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lp87 · 03-25-2014, 07:51 PM

any idea on when a prototype will be made? Looks pretty good

mokinbird87 · 03-25-2014, 08:05 PM

hey guys thanks for all the encouraging words. trust me, i want it right here right now, but it`s going to be a slow process. I am going to run it through some aero testing as I have the CAD. I think there will be a few runs of this to make minor adjustments and then I will start fabricating.

will keep you guys posted.

thanks!

cslntuee · 03-26-2014, 12:34 AM

I just saw this on the Facebook.

It looks pretty cool for me.

https://www.facebook.com/utmotor/pho...type=1&theater

mokinbird87 · 03-27-2014, 01:33 AM

so, I think I have a donor rear bumper coming soon. As soon as I get a oem rear bumper I`m gonna hack away and start the foam + clay process.

STS-V · 03-27-2014, 09:38 AM

Thats funny. I have an FRS and want to get rid of the triangle. I even bought an 86-R rear bumper.

pete39sp · 03-27-2014, 09:39 AM

My custom made rear diffuser. Hope to get some better pics this weekend.

FR-Slide · 03-27-2014, 09:56 AM

Not bad, Pete. How far under does it go? Looks a lot like DWL's project; what are the materials?

pete39sp · 03-27-2014, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-Slide

Not bad, Pete. How far under does it go? Looks a lot like DWL's project; what are the materials?

It goes all the way to the sway bar. It's .060 aluminum and the parts with the air holes and under the exhaust tips is 3/4" plastic.

BatStig · 03-27-2014, 05:58 PM

@pete39sp Nicely done! Can't wait to see more pics.

mokinbird87 · 03-27-2014, 06:12 PM

updated!

mokinbird87 · 03-27-2014, 08:40 PM

hmm... i may have to get rid of the two holes as it makes it very difficult to pull out of the mold...

Wonderbar · 03-27-2014, 09:46 PM

I need your cad skills. That looks good. I've got an abs place around the corner from my house. I could go and try to help you out on this.

IceFyre13th · 03-28-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mokinbird87

hmm... i may have to get rid of the two holes as it makes it very difficult to pull out of the mold...

Add more draft to the pins that make the holes, or post create then by drilling / machining. You could make the pins slide in / out of the mold too, then when you remove the part you first pull the pins then the part will come out easier.

If you use nut inserts in the mold the pins could be threaded and you would "un-bolt" them to remove.....but make sure there is draft on them (taper) so they will be easy to remove.

Judging from your renders your having problems with the two "boxed" notches, looks like you need at least 5 degrees of draft on those and a sliding mate to the front opening.

My day job is mechanical engineer (SolidWorks CAD), if you need help I can

Boxer486 · 03-28-2014, 02:04 PM

Cool stuff, let me know if you need any help as I'm local to you.

I do like the triangle on my FRS.

03-25-2014, 08:05 PM	#58
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hey guys thanks for all the encouraging words. trust me, i want it right here right now, but it`s going to be a slow process. I am going to run it through some aero testing as I have the CAD. I think there will be a few runs of this to make minor adjustments and then I will start fabricating. will keep you guys posted. thanks! __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

03-26-2014, 12:34 AM	#59
cslntuee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Lexington MA Posts: 962 Thanks: 604 Thanked 103 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just saw this on the Facebook. It looks pretty cool for me. https://www.facebook.com/utmotor/pho...type=1&theater Attached Images

03-27-2014, 01:33 AM	#60
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	so, I think I have a donor rear bumper coming soon. As soon as I get a oem rear bumper I`m gonna hack away and start the foam + clay process. __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

03-27-2014, 06:12 PM	#66
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	updated! __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

03-27-2014, 08:40 PM	#67
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hmm... i may have to get rid of the two holes as it makes it very difficult to pull out of the mold... __________________ Build Thread of the "STI theme BRZ"http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61522

03-25-2014, 07:51 PM	#57
lp87 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 swp brz Location: Mclean, Virginia Posts: 393 Thanks: 38 Thanked 60 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	any idea on when a prototype will be made? Looks pretty good

03-27-2014, 09:38 AM	#61
STS-V Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Cleveland Posts: 591 Thanks: 126 Thanked 130 Times in 80 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thats funny. I have an FRS and want to get rid of the triangle. I even bought an 86-R rear bumper.

03-27-2014, 09:56 AM	#63
FR-Slide Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout 6MT Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 246 Thanks: 104 Thanked 65 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not bad, Pete. How far under does it go? Looks a lot like DWL's project; what are the materials?

03-27-2014, 05:58 PM	#65
BatStig Some say..... Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2007 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Location: Kitchener ON Posts: 502 Thanks: 819 Thanked 315 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	@pete39sp Nicely done! Can't wait to see more pics.

03-28-2014, 02:04 PM	#70
Boxer486 Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: small Location: here Posts: 697 Thanks: 195 Thanked 263 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cool stuff, let me know if you need any help as I'm local to you. I do like the triangle on my FRS.

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