| Modena |
12-09-2014 03:20 AM |
Is there anybody out there?
Pretty quiet on here at the moment.
I have the day off tomorrow, going to paint my heat shields with high-temp paint and do a smattering of other jobs getting ready for engine install.
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| sambo |
12-09-2014 04:16 AM |
Hey Ben. Heat shields are one of my next jobs. Getting ready to move house on Friday and over the xmas break the driveline comes out and I'm finishing off underneath.
Any reason why you didn't go with mirror stainless heat shields? Sure beats painting.
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Sounds like fun Ben. I got confirmation today my kit should arrive next week. Yay!
I've got tomorrow off too. Might give you a call...
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| deano59 |
12-09-2014 04:38 AM |
well done guye I bet you cant wait hopefully mind wont be too far behind yours :-)
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| Cobra01 |
12-09-2014 12:53 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by guye
(Post 1329084)
Sounds like fun Ben. I got confirmation today my kit should arrive next week. Yay!
I've got tomorrow off too. Might give you a call...
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Thats right Guye I think it was your kit I was helping helping get together at Pace on Monday.
I cant believe all the parts that are supplied in the kit.
I must have used all of them in my car because its registered now.
Its an amazing feeling driving a Cobra that you have built and assembled yourself.
Hang in there Guy the fun begins very soon
Cheers
Brad |
| gjkrv8 |
12-09-2014 01:49 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by guye
(Post 1329084)
Sounds like fun Ben. I got confirmation today my kit should arrive next week. Yay!
I've got tomorrow off too. Might give you a call...
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Best crissy present ever Guy. I suppose we can guess what you're doing on your XMAS break :-) I expect lots of photos. Wont be long and we will have 2 Cobras in the staff carpark :-) |
| Modena |
12-09-2014 03:21 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by sambo
(Post 1329083)
Hey Ben. Heat shields are one of my next jobs. Getting ready to move house on Friday and over the xmas break the driveline comes out and I'm finishing off underneath.
Any reason why you didn't go with mirror stainless heat shields? Sure beats painting.
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Aluminium will reflect the heat better, and I didn't want shiny bling in there anyway. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Modena
(Post 1329150)
Aluminium will reflect the heat better, and I didn't want shiny bling in there anyway.
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Really? I would have thought aluminium would absorb heat better, and then dissipate it quicker, but not reflect it.
But I'm a computer nerd, so what would I know. :LOL: |
| Modena |
12-09-2014 03:28 PM |
When it comes to radiated heat (which is what we're dealing with, not conductive) aluminium is better than steel.
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| Modena |
12-09-2014 03:30 PM |
so if you're getting your Pace next week we must be looking at a new year's shed run?
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| Aussie Mike |
12-09-2014 03:59 PM |
I reckon I'll build some heat shields like yours Ben. I agree on aluminium as a better material. Aluminium conducts heat better, It heats up quickly but dissipates that heat just as quickly. Stainless retains heat. That's one of the reason it's so often used for cookware
You Pace blokes need to get your build threads happening with these cars turning up soon. We want to see progress pics.
I'm sorting out the bolts to hold the body down at the moment. Going with stainless for everything (better corrosion resistance). Also stepping up to 12mm from 10mm to make up for the difference in strength.
Making plates for in the boot where the quick jacks attach. Lots of little jobs to do.
Cheers
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| d488y2 |
12-09-2014 04:45 PM |
My Pace build thread should fire up early next year.
The workshop is almost ready for delivery.
The floor is getting painted tomorrow and hopefully my Builder can knock up a wall next week.
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| dave295 |
12-09-2014 05:02 PM |
Just nod if you can hear me,
Is there anyone at all?
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| Aussie Mike |
12-09-2014 05:16 PM |
Sit back, Relax. I need some information First. Just the basic facts.
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Well your lips seem to be moving, but I just can't hear what the hell you're saying....
And I have a build thread Mike, but it sssoooo long between drinks I was losing hope :-)
I'll be posting in earnest soon :-)
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| sambo |
12-09-2014 08:04 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Modena
(Post 1329150)
Aluminium will reflect the heat better, and I didn't want shiny bling in there anyway.
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Fair enough. Probably easier to work with as well. |
| Paintwerks |
12-10-2014 02:39 AM |
I'm here, but have been really busy with work, with everyone wanting things done before Christmas. Haven't had any spare time for my car, but I did assemble the engine mounts! And I bought a cabin heater too!
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| Tengu |
12-10-2014 11:51 PM |
Sounds like everyone has plenty to do over Xmas. I'm in the process of pulling my engine ready for a new one. It will be a good opportunity to clean up the engine bay.... and all the oil that spat all over the undercarriage when it blew its guts out. I'm still trying to source some heat/sound shield for the firewall to replace my existing stuff. Local shops don't seem to carry anything. I can get just soundproofing but need the heat shield. Any local suppliers you guys use?
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| Donunder |
12-11-2014 12:04 AM |
That's right -- another Keith Craft engine lunching itself.
Have you talked to Damage to compare notes?
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| Tengu |
12-11-2014 12:35 AM |
No Don I haven't spoken to Damage, the Keith Craft engine is the new one, not the blown one. Its on its way over. In my excitement I have prematurely changed my profile to reflect the new engine. I have had some issues with KC but hopefully all goes well when we start her up.
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