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01-22-2015, 05:34 PM
#22
Just the finger like interlock as seen in the picture. 5/16" grade 8 socket head cap screw through from opposite sides. The interface is designed to transfer all the loads a tube will see.
I think the only engineering compromises would be, and I'm guessing:
-A bit more weight
-The tube it's connected to would become effectively stiffer in that area which could concentrate stress unless it's accounted for, which it is in this case.
-A bit more cost
-In my case, I'll have to make some sort of rounded cover to shield the upper interface during street driving since my noggin will be nearby with the head restraints removed from the seat.
-Everything else being equal, less welds are better than more welds but that's being nit picky
I don't know who makes the connectors but I'm guessing it's some place that makes hardware for offroad/sand rails or something like that. I could see an LSx engined sand rail being easier to service with a few strategically placed connectors.
I think the only engineering compromises would be, and I'm guessing:
-A bit more weight
-The tube it's connected to would become effectively stiffer in that area which could concentrate stress unless it's accounted for, which it is in this case.
-A bit more cost
-In my case, I'll have to make some sort of rounded cover to shield the upper interface during street driving since my noggin will be nearby with the head restraints removed from the seat.
-Everything else being equal, less welds are better than more welds but that's being nit picky
I don't know who makes the connectors but I'm guessing it's some place that makes hardware for offroad/sand rails or something like that. I could see an LSx engined sand rail being easier to service with a few strategically placed connectors.
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01-23-2015, 12:46 PM
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I think your Miata is a prime candidate for a custom windscreen.
I have thought of doing a Miata street roadster with a shortened windscreen. Something that also tapers back more. Having a blank canvas like you have there is even more appealing to start with.
I have thought of doing a Miata street roadster with a shortened windscreen. Something that also tapers back more. Having a blank canvas like you have there is even more appealing to start with.
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01-23-2015, 01:12 PM
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-More curved front to back, more wraparound.
-Mounted on trailing edge of hood. Cover across cowl extending all the way to dash hoop.
-Little Gurney flap as kicker.
-Smoked polycarbonate
-Slotted adjustable sections that raise up a few inches for street use.
-Curved upper contour, you know, like the batmobile
We may incorporate none of these ideas, just spitballing. The idea is we'll mock some things up with thin HDPE air dam material and see what works before we commit to fabricating something permanent.
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01-23-2015, 04:59 PM
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Whatever you do having a blank slate is going to open up a LOT of potential. Going to the edge of the hood will give you rake without effecting head clearance.
Grab a 6 pack of your favorite beer and a bunch of construction paper/tape/conduit tubing and spend some time being making a template. Enjoy!
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01-23-2015, 11:22 PM
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Small pieces/flaps are surprisingly effective for this. I've cut this one down a few times and it still deflects most crud and bugs up over my helmet at autocross speeds. The car is getting caged right now so I'm sure it will get reevaluated this year.
I am looking forward to see how crazy yours gets!
I am looking forward to see how crazy yours gets!
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01-23-2015, 11:49 PM
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Pit Crew Images
I can't wait to see the outcome of this car. Emilio is my hero for building such a sorted and powerful car for "general hoonage"
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11-03-2015, 01:25 PM
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Moti did this a few months ago, before beginning work on the ND roll bars. Project has been dormant since late August. It's in the phase where Moti is doing all the tub mods and a lot of extra stuff for cooling, ducting, seat mounts, etc. We'll start working on it again when he's done and hope to have it running spring 2016.
Wing is a GT-1000 from APR. We'll make some larger custom end plates. Fenders cut away to make way for Autokonexion 30mm qtr panels that never materialized. Bummer since Mike used my car to make the molds and promised me a free set :(. So I'll have to find some other way to get fenders on it. Maybe Carbon Miata or DG Motorsports. It'll be set up to run 15x11 with 275 for autocross and a few tight tracks. 245's on 15x10's for everything else. Either 245 RC-1, 245/50 R80 Hoosier or 245/40 R7. We plan to attempt to street register the car and run a hand grooved set of 245 RC-1's.
Wing is a GT-1000 from APR. We'll make some larger custom end plates. Fenders cut away to make way for Autokonexion 30mm qtr panels that never materialized. Bummer since Mike used my car to make the molds and promised me a free set :(. So I'll have to find some other way to get fenders on it. Maybe Carbon Miata or DG Motorsports. It'll be set up to run 15x11 with 275 for autocross and a few tight tracks. 245's on 15x10's for everything else. Either 245 RC-1, 245/50 R80 Hoosier or 245/40 R7. We plan to attempt to street register the car and run a hand grooved set of 245 RC-1's.
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11-04-2015, 01:40 PM
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i'm happy about it lol.
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