rapidos

[rapidos]

We were driving all day long together. I can not pass him below 190km/h, and as from 200km/h the aero makes the difference, so I could pass him on every lap. But this is only the 250BHP Atom...

[rapidos]

[rapidos]

Same weight (0.8kg) but extremely stronger !

[speedokus]

Hey Rapidos.
Is this really kevlar?
Grt Speedokus

[rapidos]

3 layers of carbon/kevlar with epoxy resine.

[Zoefke]

So 1 or 2 layers for the same strength, and a gain of weight

[rapidos]

Sorry Zoefke, I don't understand your point. As written, there is NO gain of weight here. It is made of 3 layers and 4 at the fixing points. Same weight but the carbon/kevlar is VERY strong and stiff, so it is a great improvement if you don't want to crash because of one of those leaving the car below your wheels on hard corner high speed as it happened to me.

[Smiley]

I asume these will also not be made to order huh?

[Zoefke]

OK, this peace you made it this way because it should be stronger.
As I folowed this treat from the beginning, you mostly looked for weight loss and so I didn't understand it.
I suppose you used the original one, waxed it and put on the carbon/kevlar layer by layer while draining it with epoxy?

[rapidos]

There is no need to build a mould for such ''invisible'' piece that will receive mud and brake dust above all... I do not plan to build ones for sell as it is not easy and expensive material too (above 400 euros per piece without working hours...)

[rapidos]

That must have been his cool-down lap

I was waiting for him to have more fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojYli4wo_1E

[rapidos]

The second wheel arch is ready. I will build the rear ones this winter :

[speedokus]

nicely done Rapidos

[rapidos]

Here are my new pieces beeing worked out. They are made in extra high quality aluminium (extralight and strong) like you can find in Le Mans prototypes like this one :

I do have the solidworks files so I am able to build other ones for those interested. Please let me know asap by email.

The air admission including the silicone hose :



Weight 640gr, 7 bars pressure approved, gain -0.5kg compared to Regelin admission, price is 399 euros. You need a small silicone (http://www.samcosport.com/row/ex_straight_coupler.asp) to connect to turbo.

The admission plenum including his silicone hose.

Weight 700gr, 7 bars approved, gain -1kg compared to oem. Price 599 euros.

Oil return durite (from 1 to 2)


Weight 170gr, gain -230gr. Price 319 euros.

I will show you the prototypes when ready. Delivery is planned in September.

[rapidos]

Some work done today :