scootz
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:11 PM |
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More (Strange) Rear-Tub Covering Thoughts...
Right... forget the practicalities of mounting plates, lights, and reflectors for a second (just the important bits then!  ). And think about
mounting rear cycle-wings instead of the traditional body-mounted wings.
So, how about fabricating a rear-tub cover from fabric then?
What the hell is he on about now!?
A bit like the Caterham boot cover, but longer in all directions so it covers the whole rear-tub. Fastened firmly in place with a liberal smattering
of pop-fasteners on top / bottom / side chassis rails!
Why bother? Well, firstly I hate the collection of crud around the rear bodywork fixings and secondly, I like the idea of being able to whip the
entire rear-cover off in 60 seconds to get to bits for maintenance / cleaning.
I'm pretty sure that if fastened properly, then it ain't going to blow off at speed, and I don't think it could look any uglier than
the traditional seven-style rear end.
I guess the major concern would be the vulnerability of the fuel tank, but then again, does a mil thickness of ali really provide all that much
more!?
Any thoughts...
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Strontium Dog
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:15 PM |
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I like it, a very fast tent!
Have you seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pwabDeqVi8
[Edited on 19/1/11 by Strontium Dog]
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smart51
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:20 PM |
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I'm thinking of doing the same thing, only for the whole car. You want a fabric with enough stretch that you can pull wrinkles out in the
curves but something that won't shrink when wet.
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scootz
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by smart51
I'm thinking of doing the same thing, only for the whole car. You want a fabric with enough stretch that you can pull wrinkles out in the
curves but something that won't shrink when wet.
Have you identified such a material?
It's Evolution Baby!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:25 PM |
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The Germans did this a while back
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by smart51
I'm thinking of doing the same thing, only for the whole car. You want a fabric with enough stretch that you can pull wrinkles out in the
curves but something that won't shrink when wet.
Have you identified such a material?
Lycra.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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stevegough
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:58 PM |
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I think the word for it is CLOTHES 
At 90 mph there's this sudden tearing sound.......
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 07:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
quote:
Originally posted by smart51
I'm thinking of doing the same thing, only for the whole car. You want a fabric with enough stretch that you can pull wrinkles out in the
curves but something that won't shrink when wet.
Have you identified such a material?
Lycra it covers curves, straights rounds,squares ect
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scootz
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 08:01 PM |
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... I'm thinking lycra is probably a bit too weak - might rip at the studs / seams if the wind catches it.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 09:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
... I'm thinking lycra is probably a bit too weak - might rip at the studs / seams if the wind catches it.
Bet it wont
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 09:34 PM |
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Wooden frame, canvas and dope? Bit like a Sopwith Camel.
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scootz
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 09:37 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 09:45 PM |
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There is a material called Vyadine (or something like that) it's like a very cheap leatherette copy and is backed by a thin webbed membrane. It
will pull at the point the push fasteners are attached, but you could easily renforce that area...
If only you knew someone that could sort you out witha bunch of CF "washers" that could be riveted and bonded through the material 
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scootz
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| posted on 19/1/11 at 09:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
There is a material called Vyadine (or something like that) it's like a very cheap leatherette copy and is backed by a thin webbed membrane. It
will pull at the point the push fasteners are attached, but you could easily renforce that area...
If only you knew someone that could sort you out witha bunch of CF "washers" that could be riveted and bonded through the material
Cheers Steve - will; look into it!
I take it that the spare tub you were thinking of was the wrong size?
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 12:05 AM |
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What did you say the width was again?
memory like a seive 
I'll have a look tomorrow, I actually looked at one of them the other day, thinking I needed to do something with it and never clicked!!!
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scootz
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 01:08 AM |
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41.5cm
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 20/1/11 at 09:46 PM |
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Surely it's at least twice that width mate???
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scootz
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| posted on 21/1/11 at 10:28 AM |
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LOL... inches!
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