EF Ian Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Any update is good. Transmission looks tiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Since the engine was out for wiring (new ECU) and the transmission, we sent some piping to get ceramic coating. Before it was starting to look a bit rusty. The paddles are attached to the steering wheel. But they are pretty small. So I'm going to cut some larger paddles out of rigid carbon fiber sheets (2mil) and attach those. Also took a few pics of the engine and suspension just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpndave Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Nice Mark! I have a Woodward column and that similar disconnect for my steering wheel. What are your plans for the wiring. I would like to retrofit a horn button and have debated how to pass power through the disconnect. I have toyed with using a coiled wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) I love following all the stages of this project, keep it up! Edited July 9, 2020 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 😍 Been following this one for awhile. Keep it up more info on transmission please. Which ECU are you going with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 10 hours ago, jpndave said: Nice Mark! I have a Woodward column and that similar disconnect for my steering wheel. What are your plans for the wiring. I would like to retrofit a horn button and have debated how to pass power through the disconnect. I have toyed with using a coiled wire. I'm using a coiled up cable that can wrap around the column without drooping too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 5 hours ago, softopz said: 😍 Been following this one for awhile. Keep it up more info on transmission please. Which ECU are you going with? I'm using a Motec M130. The transmission is an HGT 5 speed sequential. It's shifted through an air powered actuator that is trigged via the paddles. What's nice is we can program the ECU to handle the drop throttle and rev match on shifting. We're also wiring up wheel speed sensors since the ECU can handle traction control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) I have something interesting to share. Since waiting on some parts I have time to stare at the car and imagine other things that could be worked on. It's a blessing and a curse. I'm also a product designer by trade and 'making stuff' is a daily thing. On top of this, Andris' shop got a 3D scanner and that immediately starts to beg the question "what else can I scan?". So, we scanned the front to make the canards. That was cool. And just lately we've scanned the rear of the car to create a custom back panel. I love the stock look of the back panel but because the back suspension area is open, I want to move air from under the car to out the back panel. That should break up the stagnant air just below the wing and above the diffuser.... At least it can't hurt... I think. So I decided to design (with help from Hayes Urban, a fantastic Industrial Designer) a mesh panel that would hide these holes. It's done now and we'll do a test print soon. I'm concerned to not jump the shark on custom bits here. The car is already a departure from stock but overall it has to retain that 'first read' of the original design. We'll see when it's on the car. Edited July 29, 2020 by markrolston@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben280 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Have you considered using a Krontec or similar style quick release with a connector in the center for steering wheel controls? I've got a nice curly cord on mine, and it's *fine* but I find it's often an annoying tether for my steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Ben280 said: Have you considered using a Krontec or similar style quick release with a connector in the center for steering wheel controls? I've got a nice curly cord on mine, and it's *fine* but I find it's often an annoying tether for my steering wheel. Good idea. I'll take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 If you need to shift the air from the rear that seems a good way to do it. Could you make the holes smaller so there is more surface to be visible? It should still flow enough air. Definiyitly got some supercar vibes about it as most of them have a similar structure at the rear to remove engine heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 A pic of the holed rear would be good, count me dim but trying to visualise the air flow path has got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 here's a shot of the holes in the back panel and a pic of the hatch area that shows you how open the rear is to the ground. The rear suspension packaging is open. So the idea is to flow air past the diff up over the fuel cell and out the holes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboogsthethug Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Dang Mark, that is so crazy looking. Also, side question that I've been trying to figure out: are you the actor Mark Rolston, or do you just share a name with eachother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, Jboogsthethug said: Dang Mark, that is so crazy looking. Also, side question that I've been trying to figure out: are you the actor Mark Rolston, or do you just share a name with eachother? not the actor. a different Mark Rolston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben280 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, markrolston@mac.com said: not the actor. a different Mark Rolston. That's just what the Actor, Mark Rolston would say..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 headed towards finish. I think I can get it back on the track end of august. That means I can test at Harris Hill in September and get some track events in with rest of 2020. And there's Nismo Fiesta in early October. Pics here show finished canard 3D prints. I'll use those as molds to make carbon fiber parts. Also pic of air tank in back for the paddle shifters (pneumatic). Lastly, buttoning up some rewiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben280 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Those little yellow labels mean somethin' serious is goin down! Looks great, always impressed by the quality of this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jboogsthethug Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Those 3d Canards are sweet! What 3D scanner do you guys use to do all the scans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrolston@mac.com Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 9:26 PM, Jboogsthethug said: Those 3d Canards are sweet! What 3D scanner do you guys use to do all the scans? it’s a Peel 3D light scanner. Not as accurate a laser but ok for car scale stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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