Got the first, and most important layer on. I'll say, this geometry is tricky. Still unsure of how it will come out. I won't be in until Monday to prep it for infusion. But, I'll finish laying up the remaining plies over the weekend.

At this point, I'm thinking I'm only going to offer glass consoles at this point, once the time comes.. The carbon ones, at least initially, are far too labor intensive, and they will almost always have some sort of flaw (in the twill) in them.







What an ordeal that was...haha

ISO bulk carbon fiber drive shafts

ISO autoclave to make them in.







Proof of concept. Roughly trimmed. Apologies for the god awful pictures. It's dark everywhere. EVERYWHERE!

Untrimmed weight was 640 grams. I forgot to reweigh after trimming, before I walked out the door.







Not quite production quality. While the twill conformed in one piece, it is inconsistent in spots.



A couple problems.. mostly user error, some geometry based.

But, It works in carbon, with some tweaking.

That said, however, I'm going to make a new modified mold in order to improve quality control, reduce layup difficulty, and subsequently speed up the process significantly. While simultaneously incorporating different options depending on the application.

Lots to think about, but I have a plan.

This post was edited by OldAndyAndTheSea on Nov 25 2014 06:50pm

Damn, couldn't edit..


As far as the car is concerned.....Currently testing my brake line fittings, and fighting a leaky fitting at the proportioning valve. Once I remedy that, I can start thinking about getting the engine back in the car.


Also, oven upgrade for the powder coating setup. Yes!



Although the valve cover still does not fit...boo..


Next up. Test fit to the car. Yay!

...just try not to powder coat the meatloaf.

Looking forward to your follow-up attempts at carbon fiber!

The console idea is awesome

This post was edited by Killerme99 on Nov 26 2014 08:57am

MAA! THE MEATLOAF!



Thanks guys, it's fun.



I snapped some (moderately) better pictures today. I mocked some stuff up.

also got a post trim weight: 434 grams.



And to those of us celebrating Thanksgiving, have a safe and happy holiday.

This is addicting.


Which leads me to.....



....making some clamshells now.


AKA: The two pieces that fit behind the steering wheel, around the column, covering wires.