Cordycord's epic tube frame build
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Here's some video from two (!) years ago. Try not to laugh when you see the speeds at Laguna Seca...it was our first tentative laps around the track, and the first time for the Catfish anywhere outside of a garage.
catfish 1.1 on Vimeo
catfish 1.1 on Vimeo
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So did the hub situation ever get figured out? I always had the impression that it was going to use the Miata hub stuff (less weight = less hub stress) but I took several hours to read this thread in one sitting and that is not the case. Does the "base" model use the Miata stuff and the 5x114.3 hubs will be optional?
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So did the hub situation ever get figured out? I always had the impression that it was going to use the Miata hub stuff (less weight = less hub stress) but I took several hours to read this thread in one sitting and that is not the case. Does the "base" model use the Miata stuff and the 5x114.3 hubs will be optional?
Until then, we've taken stress off the hub by reducing the weight of the car.
It might be another story when we start adding V8 power...
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Here's a short video of the engine start-up for our in-house build. It's a stock 1.8 with our side resonator exhaust. It's raucous with NA's and perfect with a turbo.
The milestone is that it's the first in-house customer build, and the first start using our custom wiring harness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr_g...ature=youtu.be
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The milestone is that it's the first in-house customer build, and the first start using our custom wiring harness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr_g...ature=youtu.be
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Impressive and way to chase a goal. I saw FM's at Laguna Seca last fall, and it looked like a blast.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff.
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Impressive and way to chase a goal. I saw FM's at Laguna Seca last fall, and it looked like a blast.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff.
The LED lights are more decoration than anything else. It's crazy to think that an M5 aluminum screw can be gun-drilled, and then have an LED circuit small enough to fit in it. The light generally shoots directly out of the hex on the top of the screw button, but I do make one with a side cut under the head. You can see the side light in the included picture. These lights were made to install on clear plastic so it would light up. Okay--a little bit disco--but pretty cool looking on a Harley.
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On Amazon. company name Motorcycle Parts House, called Sportbike LED Headlite
Sportbike LED Headlite / 6mm Windscreen Bolts, 6 PK BLUE: Led Household Light Bulbs: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
Sportbike LED Headlite / 6mm Windscreen Bolts, 6 PK BLUE: Led Household Light Bulbs: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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Bruce's Catfish...home stretch
Bruce's bodywork was installed on the car for a final fitment test. I hate to say it, but it's all coming off for some final tweaking. I hate moving painted bodywork around, but details will make a difference.
Bruce wanted a red car with silver wheels. It wouldn't have been my first choice before seeing it up close, but it might be now.
Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own?
Bruce wanted a red car with silver wheels. It wouldn't have been my first choice before seeing it up close, but it might be now.
Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own?
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Bruce's bodywork was installed on the car for a final fitment test. I hate to say it, but it's all coming off for some final tweaking. I hate moving painted bodywork around, but details will make a difference.
Bruce wanted a red car with silver wheels. It wouldn't have been my first choice before seeing it up close, but it might be now.
Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own?
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Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own?
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