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BATHO

posted on 17/11/16 at 10:14 AM Reply With Quote
Bespoke Aluminium panels

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262702571012
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Rosco86

posted on 17/11/16 at 10:52 AM Reply With Quote
very nice





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Huttojb

posted on 17/11/16 at 11:01 AM Reply With Quote
Wouldn't this weigh more the the normal body?

Nicely made though

[Edited on 17/11/16 by Huttojb]





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BATHO

posted on 17/11/16 at 11:04 AM Reply With Quote
Coming along nicely again nice to see a scratch build.

[Edited on 17/11/16 by BATHO]

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BATHO

posted on 17/11/16 at 11:20 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Huttojb
Wouldn't this weigh more the the normal body?

Nicely made though

[Edited on 17/11/16 by Huttojb]


Not at all, usually lighter because in most cases the fibre glass has been put on quite thick.

The Aluminium is only 1.2mm to 1.5mm think so is very strong and light and generally nicer to
work with.

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coyoteboy

posted on 17/11/16 at 01:06 PM Reply With Quote
Density of good quality fibreglass is ~2100, Al Alloys are ~2700 - so 23% lighter in best case, but 6061-T6, for example, has 3x the stiffness.

Given stiffness of the sheet is related to the cube of the thickness, you'd need the GFP to be ~1.5 times thicker than any given Alu for the same deflection.

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BATHO

posted on 17/11/16 at 02:12 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by coyoteboy
Density of good quality fibreglass is ~2100, Al Alloys are ~2700 - so 23% lighter in best case, but 6061-T6, for example, has 3x the stiffness.

Given stiffness of the sheet is related to the cube of the thickness, you'd need the GFP to be ~1.5 times thicker than any given Alu for the same deflection.

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You sound like you know your fibreglass..

Most of the fibreglass panels ive had to deal with you can physically feel the weight difference, ie The aluminium feeling lighter. (Not just lotus seven panels)
But saying that I can't say if they were made of good quality fibreglass or not..

What about carbon fibre? What's are your thoughts on that regarding strength and weight.

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WallerZero

posted on 17/11/16 at 03:03 PM Reply With Quote
I'd be interested in a custom bonnet in Aluminium, what would be the ball park figure for one with a bulge/scoop/induction scoop?

I've got no drawings but think I'm quite close to you to bring the car over (once working) and talk through some ideas





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BATHO

posted on 17/11/16 at 04:34 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by WallerZero
I'd be interested in a custom bonnet in Aluminium, what would be the ball park figure for one with a bulge/scoop/induction scoop?

I've got no drawings but think I'm quite close to you to bring the car over (once working) and talk through some ideas


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TimC

posted on 17/11/16 at 06:14 PM Reply With Quote
Aaaand I want to build another 7.

Really nice.






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BATHO

posted on 18/11/16 at 02:39 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by TimC
Aaaand I want to build another 7.

Really nice.


Lol go for it you know you want too......

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Ugg10

posted on 18/11/16 at 03:25 PM Reply With Quote
Nice job, looks good. Similar to the Tiger Alloy RS6 http://www.tigerracing.com/model/tiger-rs6/ but significantly cheaper by the looks of it.





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BATHO

posted on 18/11/16 at 03:50 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Ugg10
Nice job, looks good. Similar to the Tiger Alloy RS6 http://www.tigerracing.com/model/tiger-rs6/ but significantly cheaper by the looks of it.


Yes I recall the quality of the RS6 being slated in a magazine awhile back.. And very over priced probably why you've not seen any around..

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steve-hv8

posted on 24/1/17 at 04:36 PM Reply With Quote
What would 2 side panels and a rear panel cost for a Haynes roadster?
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BATHO

posted on 24/1/17 at 07:51 PM Reply With Quote
Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.
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slingshot2000

posted on 24/1/17 at 07:59 PM Reply With Quote
Hi,
Just thinking out loud here;
If someone was to book your time in advance, would it be possible to bring a chassis / space-frame to you, for you to custom build these panels onto ?

Regards
Jon

(Yes, I asked the SVA question on your ebay advert).

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steve-hv8

posted on 24/1/17 at 08:13 PM Reply With Quote
So how much would that cost?

quote:
Originally posted by BATHO
Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.

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BATHO

posted on 24/1/17 at 08:26 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by slingshot2000
Hi,
Just thinking out loud here;
If someone was to book your time in advance, would it be possible to bring a chassis / space-frame to you, for you to custom build these panels onto ?

Regards
Jon

(Yes, I asked the SVA question on your ebay advert).


Yes Jon that is possible and the best way to ensure a good fit. But obviously would cost a little more.
What chassis did you have in mind? :-)

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BATHO

posted on 24/1/17 at 08:50 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by steve-hv8
So how much would that cost?

quote:
Originally posted by BATHO
Ideally these panels need to be fitted to the individual chassis to get a nice quality fit.



Hi the side panels would cost £210

The rear panel £150

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BATHO

posted on 20/10/17 at 09:50 PM Reply With Quote
http://bathoscars.simpl.com
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