Xtra Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Here are some of the sensor mounts all cleaned up with their new shape. I ran out of tubing so I have ordered more to finish up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted May 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) This is my shop. One small bench, an air compressor, belt sander, auger press, drill press, a vice, and an assortment of hand tools. Everything is made here with these tools. . Edited May 28, 2021 by Xtra 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 20 minutes ago, Xtra said: This is my shop. One small bench, an air compressor, belt sander, auger press, drill press, a vice, and an assortment of hand tools. Everything is made here with these tools. . You do kydex work? Or just have a commercial press for punching holes in paper? Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 I just realized that I have not tested the fit of the air box with the engine cover on. It is a little oversight that could set things back on this project. I need to check that soon before I go any further down the rabbit hole. I want it to work with the engine cover on, It may fit, I just have not tried yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Pshh, i threw that pos cover out. Send me the goods!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Duece McCracken said: Pshh, i threw that pos cover out. Send me the goods!!! lol, I have had some personal things going on, and that is why I have not posted for awhile with updates. I should be back on track in a few more days. Edited June 4, 2021 by Xtra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelTM Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) Just so everyone knows @Xtra makes some awesome stuff. I got the V2 from him recently and it looks and fits great. I have been meaning to post this for a while. Now I'm just waiting on the V3!!!! Edited June 9, 2021 by MichaelTM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 21 hours ago, MichaelTM said: Just so everyone knows @Xtra makes some awesome stuff. I got the V2 from him recently and it looks and fits great. I have been meaning to post this for a while. Now I'm just waiting on the V3!!!! Thanks so much . It means a lot, and gives me incentive to press on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 The V3 Air Box top half is finished, the design is locked in. There will be option boxes to be checked for the top half : 1. Wet oiled, washable, reusable Air Filter. 2. Dry media Air Filter, non washable, when it gets dirty it will need replacing. 3. Filter Sock, fits both wet and dry filters. Best for use in dry dusty conditions, like Australia's Outback. 4. Stock Black Finish 5. Real Carbon Fiber 3K tow with 2x2 weave and high gloss gel coat. 6. Auxiliary Air input with adaptor and hose. 7. ????? TBD 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duece McCracken Posted June 9, 2021 Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Xtra said: The V3 Air Box top half is finished, the design is locked in. There will be option boxes to be checked for the top half : 1. Wet oiled, washable, reusable Air Filter. 2. Dry media Air Filter, non washable, when it gets dirty it will need replacing. 3. Filter Sock, fits both wet and dry filters. Best for use in dry dusty conditions, like Australia's Outback. 4. Stock Black Finish 5. Real Carbon Fiber 3K tow with 2x2 weave and high gloss gel coat. 6. Auxiliary Air input with adaptor and hose. 7. ????? TBD YESSSS!!! IT'S HAPPENING!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) The bottom half is still a work in progress, and I have not posted much about that. I have one bottom half already working and the mold made for it, but it is very labor intensive, and the cost is high just for the parts alone. I am working on a second bottom half, that if I can get it working, will save money and labor costs. One of the big problems I ran into was how to attach the halves together. I was thinking of bolting them together with threaded U nuts, but that was not good enough for me. Last night I had an epiphany on how to do it using sock OEM Air Box latches. This was a major breakthrough and why I am posting this info now. This first idea that is out. Requires tools and machine screws that can come loose. New idea requires no tools, no screws to tighten or fall out. Edited June 9, 2021 by Xtra 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Here I am test fitting the new base / bottom half of the V3 to the top half. At first in order to clear the headlight I had to trim the air box lid corner. After some adjustments it now clears and no mods to the lid will be necessary no matter which base I end up with. Edited June 10, 2021 by Xtra 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 Here I am checking the new base mold for clearance with the fuse block. ( I think it is the fuse block ) And it clears just fine after a lot of work and several tries that is.. . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) This is a mock-up with the new base mold in place and the lid just resting on it. I needed to see if the hood would close with the aux air hose installed because it sits a little higher than the other/ first base. The aux air hose is just resting there and not going anywhere. Also needed to check if there was any interference anyplace else . After checking the new bottom half mold and finding no problems with interference, progress can continue. Edited June 10, 2021 by Xtra 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2021 The blue tape on the air box lid is to protect it. It has taken a lot of abuse and even with the tape in place it is starting to show some wear and tear. There are scratches, bits of glue and fiberglass stuck to it, tool marks, dust and dirt, and a sawed off corner. But even with those flaws it is absolutely perfect for development work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 masking tape has been used to protect the hood and body panels of cars being driven long distance to car shows. keeps bugs from ruining the finish. absolutely worthwhile ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelTM Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) On 6/9/2021 at 8:27 PM, Xtra said: This is a mock-up with the new base mold in place and the lid just resting on it. I needed to see if the hood would close with the aux air hose installed because it sits a little higher than the other/ first base. The aux air hose is just resting there and not going anywhere. Also needed to check if there was any interference anyplace else . After checking the new bottom half mold and finding no problems with interference, progress can continue. Maybe I'm just a bit of a noob but I can't figure out what the aux air hose is gonna be used for. Can you elaborate? Either way that looks mint with the metal pipe. Even with the painters tape! Edited June 11, 2021 by MichaelTM Spelling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, MichaelTM said: Maybe I'm just a bit of a noob but I can't figure out what the aux air hose is gonna be used for. Can you elaborate? Either way that looks mint with the metal pipe. Even with the painters tape! Hello MichaelTM, Thanks, glad you like the way it looks. What you are seeing on the right side of the photo is the auxiliary air input. It provides supplementary or additional air to the Air Box from a secondary source. By secondary source I mean another source of air besides the OEM snorkel. For the majority of cars it will be unnecessary as the V3 will supply all the air a stock car could need. The auxiliary air input is for use with tuned cars, or cars that have custom turbos or other high performance mods. Even for tuned cars it is unnecessary, but would not hurt. The Aux air input works with the snorkel to supply large amounts of air to the air box thus allowing a modded engine to breath with as little restriction as possible. Gasoline engines are basically air pumps. Air comes in, fuel is burned creating more air that moves the piston, then the used air exits out the tail pipe. Thus an air pump. This is why intake and exhaust modifications are so popular. Moving air into and out of an engine with as little restriction as possible is a great recipe for Horse Power. *The aux air will be an option and it is on there in this test fitting so I know the hood will close. Edited June 11, 2021 by Xtra 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) I have been working on another mold.. As I said in the beginning things may change, and I am posting as I am doing, so you will see my wins and losses. Now that the custom bottom half mold is complete, I have been working in another direction. What I have done is create an adaptor that will attach the V3 top half to the stock OEM bottom half. I hope. The bottom half I have now does work and has been road tested, the adaptor has not. I have almost finished the adaptor mold, and it needs some sanding around the anchors, and vacuum slots cut into it. Only the wood base still needs to be fabricated so it is getting very close to completion. Here you can see the mounting bolt holes it still need some work before it's finish. After that it will be ready to mount to the wood base. This is the top of the adaptor mold with the vacuum holes drilled, polished, and ready to go. Upon completion I will take the two molds I made to the plastic shop and have some test parts made. Edited June 17, 2021 by Xtra 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Once some parts are vacuum formed and fitted, I will have a better idea on what design is better and most cost effective. The adapter should have some aluminum parts CNC to give it a professional look. The aluminum parts on the first couple adapters will be done by hand to perfect the design and for testing. Once that is done I will look into having them CNC. Each of its four sides needs a different aluminum part machined to latch it together. All the CNC work may bring the cost similar to the bottom half I have now. We will have to see what half is the better half. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Considering it says 104 in the shade on my patio I accomplished a lot. Here is the prototype latch that will hold down the V3 top half to the adaptor. It will take two of these riveted to the adaptor to do that. This is first of the items I would like to be CNC milled, even if they are easy to cutout by hand. Considering that they are hardly visible when installed it matters little but little things mater. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) Finished the fiberglass part of the adaptor mold today. All the vacuum holes are drilled, the slots are cut, and the mounting bolts are installed. . Edited June 20, 2021 by Xtra 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Worked on the wood base today , almost finished and ran out of light. Will let the Bondo set over night then sand and finish tomorrow. Fitting for the vacuum hose installed Screws ready to go in countersunk pre-drilled pilot holes Assembled box with Bondo applied ready for sanding Edited June 22, 2021 by Xtra 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperc32 Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 how much longer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtra Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, hyperc32 said: how much longer ? Not much longer the end is within sight. I was able to finish the wood base for the V3 adaptor plate mold today. It is drying as I type this. Yes, today was a good day as the V3 patch mold is done. The V3 adaptor mold is almost complete, It just needs assembly. Next week both molds are off to the plastic shop to make some V3 parts. The design for the latches on the adaptor is done, but they need to be fabricated, and that is the last hurdle to production. If everything works out I would guess in 4 or 5 weeks I can start taking orders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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