Cordycord's epic tube frame build
05-11-2013, 11:08 PM
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10 good laps
We got 10 good laps at Laguna Seca before something electrical blowed up. gotbluemilk.com caught some of the action.
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05-13-2013, 11:26 PM
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You know who cares about light weight parts?
You know who cares even more about making light parts than car racers? Bicycle racers.
They're looking to shed every gram of weight possible. So...if you look at this catch bottle from that perspective--and not the "what can I use from the sports locker" perspective, it looks pretty good.
The swirl pot was leaking a bit over time, and we were using a crappy Checker/Shucks/Kragen/O'Reilly catch bottle solution. With zip ties. It looked like crap. And leaked.
I drilled a hole for the hose into the place where the pop top would normally be located on the drink bottle, and then inserted a stainless sleeve inside the hose to keep its shape. A worm gear clamp prevents the hose from coming detached from the bottle top.
FYI--either the stock heat shield is going on the exhaust, or the bottle mount is getting moved, or the aluminum bottle is getting used. Or all three.
They're looking to shed every gram of weight possible. So...if you look at this catch bottle from that perspective--and not the "what can I use from the sports locker" perspective, it looks pretty good.
The swirl pot was leaking a bit over time, and we were using a crappy Checker/Shucks/Kragen/O'Reilly catch bottle solution. With zip ties. It looked like crap. And leaked.
I drilled a hole for the hose into the place where the pop top would normally be located on the drink bottle, and then inserted a stainless sleeve inside the hose to keep its shape. A worm gear clamp prevents the hose from coming detached from the bottle top.
FYI--either the stock heat shield is going on the exhaust, or the bottle mount is getting moved, or the aluminum bottle is getting used. Or all three.
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05-14-2013, 10:09 AM
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The bottle is really snug, and a single zip tie at top would lock it in place. I think it's getting moved to the front face of the shock tower, which will be much cooler.
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05-17-2013, 02:37 PM
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Until then, check out the design contest we won!
Creaform Put Us to the Test Engineering Contest
Bauer Limited Production Wins Design Challenge! | Bauer Ltd
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05-17-2013, 06:38 PM
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Search for "CREAFORM contest" - GrabCAD news
Sure would be nice to replace that rusty header with an Absurdflow T3 low mount...
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05-19-2013, 12:01 PM
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Is it just me or does the new Astin Martin Speedster concept look incredibly similar the Catfish from certain angles?
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is a 180-mph centennial celebration
Looks like you hit the nail on the head with the design Cord.
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Aston Martin CC100 Speedster is a 180-mph centennial celebration
Looks like you hit the nail on the head with the design Cord.
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