V1 Mikes Extended, Full Frame Goblin - 2009 Cobalt LS with 135k donor

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Pic?

 

[mike_sno]

Not sure which picture you wanted to see. Damper, Seat or Brake Discs. So I got you all. You probably notice the newly added speed holes in the aluminum part under my heat exchanger

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Thanks!

 

[SmsDetroit]

I flipped mine 2 years ago because I was tired of laying down to adjust them when Autocross. So much easier than I see and the benefits of less unsprung weight

 

[mike_sno]

Made a bracket to support the upper part of my new seat. Came out good. No drilling necessary and rock solid!

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Nice!

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

I'm trying to design up a seat brace that will allow for seat fore/aft adjustment that can meet the SCCA requirements. Thinking a rod and sleeve with a thru lock pin? Maybe?

 

[mike_sno]

I know that @Desert Sasqwatch liked those speed holes

What are the requirements for SCCA??

I made my not adjustable. It fits me, no further adjustments needed. Lol

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Seat backs must be rigidly mounted to the frame or a crossbar to meet the safety requirements in some classes - not necessary needed for Solo autox, but almost all road course events require it (along with a whole bunch of other safety items).

 

[mike_sno]

Seat backs must be rigidly mounted to the frame or a crossbar to meet the safety requirements in some classes - not necessary needed for Solo autox, but almost all road course events require it (along with a whole bunch of other safety items).

Ah, ok, I have that requirement filled.

 

[mike_sno]

You may know that I am finishing up my ugly parts of the Goblin. I currently have a wooden roof on my Goblin. Something which I always wanted to exchange to an aluminum sheet. I do have an aluminum sheet left over from producing my diffuser, but have not really the right tools to cut it clean enough to make something out of it.

Send Cut send does not allow a single peace that size. I redesigned the roof and wonder how thick the material need to be. I was hoping 0.080in would do the job. I have designed it in 3 parts that it can be produced by send cut send. Anyone an idea how think it needs to be?

If someone else is interested in one of those roofs, shoot me a message. Prices drop if I order more!

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Old (discarded) road sign and a grinder with a cut-off wheel works just fine. Made a pattern from CADboard and welded tabs onto the perimeter bars to attach it onto. Cost - $15.00 for the stainless nuts/washers/screws to bolt it to the tabs.

V1 - Desert Sasqwatch #155 Track (mods) - 08 SS/TC crate LNF F40

Guess I'd better update my build log, its been a while, and I have accomplished a few things. I completed the anti-dive geometry changes to the front suspension by moving the forwardmost UCA and LCA mounts - upper raised 3/4 inch and lower dropped 1/2 inch. This changes the instant center of the...

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[mike_sno]

Hmm, there is a stop sign right in from of my house

 

[Gtstorey]

Polycarbonate can work pretty well for a roof panel. Not to bad a price if purchased from Grainger and picked up at a local store. And can be worked with a jig saw and belt sander.

 

[Ark :D]

Polycarbonate can work pretty well for a roof panel. Not to bad a price if purchased from Grainger and picked up at a local store. And can be worked with a jig saw and belt sander.

Off-topic but, how would polycarbonate hold up as a windscreen material?

 

[mike_sno]

Polycarbonate can work pretty well for a roof panel. Not to bad a price if purchased from Grainger and picked up at a local store. And can be worked with a jig saw and belt sander.

That's actually even more expensive as the aluminum.

 

[Ross]

Off-topic but, how would polycarbonate hold up as a windscreen material?

You do know that polycarbonate is what DF uses as a windscreen material, right? Also used on many ATVs, golf carts, race cars, etc.
It scratches easier than glass, and is very good at withstanding impacts. Useful for armored vehicle windows.

 

[Ark :D]

You do know that polycarbonate is what DF uses as a windscreen material, right? Also used on many ATVs, golf carts, race cars, etc.
It scratches easier than glass, and is very good at withstanding impacts. Useful for armored vehicle windows.

For some reason, I had in my head that it is lexan. Thanks for the correction.

*edit* Actually, I guess "lexan" and "polycarbonate" are the same thing. Haha!

 

[Gtstorey]

That's actually even more expensive as the aluminum.

Never said it was cheaper. Just that it was reasonable and can be worked with simple tools. Depending on thickness, it's about $100 or less for a 24"x48" sheet. Seems a reasonable cost for a roof.

 

[ah.b.normal]

Hmm, there is a stop sign right in from of my house

Ja! I mean Ya! but you might want to go further away from your house to source a sign!