AWD RX-7 gets its 1st Carbon Fiber fender! No more bondo

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[@rebelscum9568]

the rotor shaped vent behind the wheel is awesome, clever little detail

[@Genesis385]

That looked like it was the passenger side fender so I’m curious if that’s gonna be where the exhaust come out. **I spoke too soon lmao I saw the part where he talked about the vent, but I still agree that it’s a cool extra touch.

[@aciid_0]

@@Genesis385 Those vents are also super functional, they greatly reduce front lift from low/high air pressure zones trapped by the wheels under the front wheel arches

[@rebelscum9568]

@@Genesis385 same lol, I saw them in the wood mold and commented before they actually mentioned it in the video

[@tspooner8294]

Your passion is what makes this channel great. Its easy to have a channel working in cars. But your passion and the journey is what makes this channel great! Keep it up king!

[@venge1894]

Facts. Sometimes he gets ahead of himself but it keeps the content fresh and consistent.

[@adamhoisington9761]

Good morning my queens above 18

[@ryanfarrugia2195]

more carbon

[@justtim6143]

This^

[@justtim6143]

@@bpower548 didn't understand what he was saying

[@kaidkralkay]

And here I am making my carbon panels with foam and bondo. That 3D scanning and CNC is INCREDIBLE! Can't wait to see the car as a whole. I dream of seeing it in person some day!

[@EliteSniperTV]

How do you match the sides?

[@JoseAguirre-ri8tg]

@@EliteSniperTV I mean, you can't see both sides at the same time... right?

[@kaidkralkay]

@@EliteSniperTV Cardboard aided design lol. I also took photos of areas and inversed it to see what the other side should look like and match that. No fancy tech, just a lot of time doing it by hand

[@von...]

have you looked into trying to do some 'ghetto' 3d scanning & then using a 3d printer for making the initial piece? its an all digital workspace, but the protoyping phase its much easier to go beyond v1. Also, if you need to mirror it to the other side of the car you can do that digitally/easily of course. While not the best advantage imo, you also can make your negative mold using the 3d printed piece. If you can find a 3d scan of your car that's done the real way, imo this would be the easiest way to do a full custom panel job.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Most legitimate racing carbon molds use metal for molds, not wood or fiberglass molds. They also use CFD for aero design and multiple layers of prepreg carbon fiber (in some cases composite of different materials) with an autoclave curing. This is just for show, not race.

[@David-gr9nr]

A tip: Look at how Mike Patey made the cowling for his plane, he has a youtube channel where he posts vieos on aviation, he made multiple custom planes himself. I think you could learn a lot from him when it comes for working with carbon fiber and that would excite you do do more with it.

[@alaska4229]

I could not agree more

[@Avboden]

You have to remember Patey has years and years of experience doing it. Rob's a fast learner, but he ain't making body panels on his own just yet. Let the pros handle it, they're doing an awesome job so far.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

@@Avboden @ David; @Rob Dahm; Agreed, though there is another channel with a person that shows specifically how he makes carbon-fiber parts for vehicles, which he does for himself and others too. He has excellent instruction detail. Please see the Street Bandito channel. Rob, are You having them make rear quarters and other parts including the front, doors, hood, rear lid and rear area too ? All The Best. Sincerely

[@Jefreeman13]

Mike and Rob getting together could make a black hole with all that passion in one place! Mike is so insanely smart and has so much experience to share🤙🏼

[@ForeverNeverwhere1]

To be honest, not structural, non autoclaved carbon fiber work is piss easy. Same skills as glass fiber, which itself is easy to learn. I think I made my first glass parts when I was 10, my dad showed me how in an hour. The hard part is the mold making and the design work.

[@ZylonFPV]

“It’s the 4 rotor that we really, truly want to see the progress on.” Absolutely, couldn’t have said it better myself 🙂

[@von...]

the indy car is pretty sick, but the 4 rotor is an actual mythical being

[@MrCheckster2000]

Absolutely.....well unless you want to build a 6 rotor.....haha

[@feenyx6394]

This, but also the 1 rotor and the 6 rotor :D

[@Hooligan6]

Damn Rob, the amount of content delivered recently + the amount of progress made on multiple fronts is so awesome. 👌 A+ uploads

[@Jsyn219]

Thanks Rob for all the videos lately. As a father with two little ones, i get my car fix through your channel. Instead of just day dreaming about cars and projects that i dont have time or money for right now. I get to see your dreams come true and the amazing stuff you guys are doing. Thank you for sharing and bringing us all on this ride with you and Happy New Year!

[@Vgk36]

Bro no kids for me but I’m in the same boat . Can’t wait till I can start my project.

[@poppadoppalis8406]

Rob thanks for the year of updates , I appreciate it, all the knowledge and hard work.

[@pier-lucbegin534]

Cant wait to see the carbon front bumper ! Seeing how the fenders are, something is missing !!

[@NorwayVFX]

Just wanted to point out how perfect the carbon weave looks on that fender. I have seen a lot of expensive carbon panels were the weave is all stretched and wonky around curves, but these guys fucking nailed it.

[@ahfreebird]

Had to have been that vacuum bag thing they used, right?

[@krusher74]

@@ahfreebird its the initial lay-up orientation, and choosing the right weave that likes the curves needed. The vacuum bag process would pull a bad layup and incorrectly chosen weave all over the place

[@ElMosqito]

11:33 there is small part where it's not perfect ;)

[@djano6519]

@@ElMosqito but its hand made so that's part of the authenticity factor

[@ElMosqito]

@@djano6519 I know, just sain. It's so beautifull

[@nottheengineer4957]

I know you do unexpected endings, but stopping mid-peel is the very definition of blue balls.

[@RobDahm]

Would you believe me if I said I’m sorry 😂😂

[@nottheengineer4957]

@@RobDahm No, but I still love you

[@muttenmagroo]

Just like the time he fired up the 4 rotor the first time and cut mid fireball.

[@tannershanksftw]

@@muttenmagroo right, he ain't sorry 😂😭

[@lachlaneggins9137]

People peeping his other vids already seeing most of the work done :)

[@darkwatcher01]

Yeaaaa

[@tarbender24]

Where? I find it very hard to follow the progress of this car. Old videos are uploaded to fb but then some are new. I wish there was a playlist from start to finish just on this car

[@chadillacinc]

This car has been being built for years. This is a current video. So I'm confused by this. This is the first time it's been in carbon...

[@lachlaneggins9137]

@@tarbender24 Seen some sneaky shots in other vids (background) mainly of the white plastic stuff and a white spoiler

[@tarbender24]

@@chadillacinc no I just mean as a whole. Like I would live to be able to watch the entire progress if the car. I’ve been following it for about 6 months now. But I’ve seen videos uploaded to fb that we already uploaded etc. This is for sure new. Carbon looks awesome

[@JMB676]

This is most famous 4 rotor and the best 4 rotor on KZbin. Love Rob’s channel!

[@AdamVP]

RX-8 Looks good with the new paint! Also yeah the 4 rotor I suppose looks good too ;)

[@lewyswalters89]

looks like a wrap imo

[@Grimm-Gaming]

@@lewyswalters89 probably but still looks cool

[@HoriKustomz]

It's a different car, unless they put a series 1 front on a series 2.

[@thunderbirdizations]

6:30 I’m sure the guys making the part already know this, but a psa for the viewers; there’s usually a ~1-2% shrink factor per pull, that needs to be considered when pulling parts twice

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Professional molds use metal. I assuming they are making no more than 3 of the fenders for this custom car. These fenders are made for show, not race.

[@thunderbirdizations]

Tactical Center LOL. Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Cringe 😂

[@cncdan1364]

Love the shape of the exhaust hole being the shape of a rotor

[@brianrobinson9979]

I love when Rob lets his inner nerd come out when he does stuff like compare the 3D scan of the tire angles to Dr. Strange (when he's going through all the possible scenarios to defeat Thanos)

[@omgpk2133]

As much as I love the 4 rotor, it's not the only thing I come for, the 3 rotor, Corvette, the wrecked c8, the rebuild of the new FC, idk why I'm not a Patreon supporter yet to be honest, I need to be, but it's all quality, it's all worth watching, keep doing good Rob and making us Michiganders look good lol.

[@sanderanocic]

Im really curious about the new front bumper and rear diffuser... I hope they will be killer looking and sleek at the same time

[@sanderanocic]

Yes

[@evancraig11]

@@sanderanocic did you reply to your own comment lol..

[@tannershanksftw]

@@evancraig11 refer to his comment for your answer 😂

[@ScottOrd]

@@sanderanocic What he said

[@miraclo3]

like legit tear in the eye that looks so might and just to see how far this all has come feels amazing. keep up the amazing work and I hope you slay 2022!

[@emanuelortiz2359]

Looks like you're missing one RX7 for your collection Rob. You got to get a first gen to complete your collection!

[@NorwayVFX]

Would love to see a first gen with an N/A 13B or 20B.

[@timmehnz]

@@NorwayVFX even a 10a.. or even a 12a would be cool. lol

[@dirtyd2316]

I cant wait to see the finished body kit for the 4 rotor. Those guys do some amazing work and seem like they’re the perfect people for the job

[@DavyOordijk]

Have a happy new year Rob, great video, love the fenders and their shape, you guys did great! Keep up the good work!

[@st3althyone]

That carbon fiber front fender looks fucking amazing! On another front, I can’t wait to hear that Cosworth engine fire up for the first time; it's going to be epic. Rob, I hope you, your family, and your crew had the best holiday, and I wish you all the best to come in the new year. We all look forward to seeing all the projects finished and buttoned up as perfectly as possible. 2022 looks to be a banner year for your crew. Thanks for all the great content. Lots of love, and the best of luck from south Texas.

[@henrystevens9893]

Really enjoyed all your content this year. Best wished to you both for 2022 from AUS.Cheerrs

[@bonkerjohn1543]

You guys are so motivational, Thankyou. I'm heading to my shed to clean it up now.

[@sdcaclint]

Nice explanation on the restraints of the design.

[@klaaswouterkramer2375]

This is a good video to end the year with. The 4rotor finnaly back in action. Happy new year dahm and fans!

[@martzink]

The fender turned out great, happy new year!

[@izaakkanzig1081]

This is the best Rob Dahm ending I have seen in awhile. Also a banger video haha Isiah's hug was so wholesome

[@macinema001]

Best birthday present i could ask for. More machining & rotary goodness to listen to.

[@macinema001]

With all this rotary & engine swap goodness going on lately, i've started looking at my old Buick A-body with the same twinkle Rob had with the 2 rotor Corvette..though i'm not sure what i should throw under that massive hood. It really is contagious, and i like it.

[@NoblePineapples]

So much content in one video, this was amazing.

[@anticcael7904]

Thanks for showing rotaries love. You and Mad Mike are my rotary heroes. Keep it bro!

[@chrisbarnhart4178]

so stoked to see more beauty come outta this shop and your mind

[@xjs4989]

Been a while since I have one of ur vids. But this got me really pumped for 2022

[@PHUSII]

Dream "garage", size , lift, cnc-mill. priceless. have a good new year!

[@nfggarage8135]

Love you Rob - loved every single video of this build and I can’t wait till you show the world your engineering feat

[@simon.ad84]

The best channel by far for me. The love for car building is next level some great content in 21 roll on 2022 🚗🏁🔥👍👍

[@DJA1599]

Oooo what a pleasant surprise. I'm excited. Wearing my Ahura shirt today too

[@GulliJ]

This is exactly how we (RC enthousiast) mold our sailglider or boat hull and fuselage. Even aerobatic plane made of this method of positive master then negative then....part ! You made a great great job on this ! On a black car you could use carbon just varnish. What a beauty! I imagine the car in gunmetal and why not band on wing stay in raw carbon unpainted but brillant. Now a bonnet that will not fly anymore !!! Same method! Cheers from France 🇲🇫

[@Gedden]

Thanks for getting the battle aero footage. Good stuff!

[@skeetyeetbeat3434]

9:51 dudes reaction in the back says it all lmao

[@sergiyrr5153]

just here to say that what you do is absolutely awesome and your one of the main people that make the car/rotary community so wholesome and enjoyable;e

[@dirrydudenl]

I really love following you Rob! It is such easy content to watch and take my mind off of things. Keep up the good work! All of the crew. :)

[@Dmaaaain]

You have done alot of cool and great things on this channel.. but THIS is incredible!!! Can't imagine what the cost og that one fender cost after so many hours on PC, making mold.. making the product. I'm guessing something like 6-7000 dollars for a damn fender.. but the most cool beautiful fender on the planet! Hope you do more if this content.. love it.. happy new year!

[@tatacraft791]

damn, that's nice, keep up the great work you and Drew peacock are the only car vlogers that I actually enjoy watching!

[@HBconqueringTheWorld]

It's been so amazing to watch the 4 rotor to transform into the beast it is now. And it's finally getting some proper body panels too. So so exciting to see where this is heading. Also, it was cool to watch the cars being moved in the shop.

[@cristianr3712]

Great content Rob, though would love to see more driving on top of this awesome content.

[@yermailmain206]

Process is amazing👍🏽

[@PatrickVerrett]

Finally I’ve been waiting for this video

[@Matty.Hill_87]

This things been looking good in the background of videos for a while now, awesome to finally see some of the progress up close though

[@sebastianiodice3394]

I can't wait to see the 4 rotor all assembled, keep making progress

[@agenericaccount3935]

Work of art. Cherish it.

[@zstrode.8953]

Dam Rob almost 1 millions subscribers!!! Congrats to you and the team. I love this channel 🥰🥰👌

[@itzxavi7485]

the time-lapses r a good touch to the video👏👏👏👏

[@emanuelmathura2651]

So glad to see the 4 rotor back out

[@LilFoxAK]

its easily forgettable how Rob didnt have a lift, didnt have many resources. blessings to you and your entire family rob. the passion this man had with his team makes it such an enjoyable channel to watch. from not knowing much to educating the public

[@dilanorrino3224]

Love to see you coming up on 1 million subs, best car builder on KZbin

[@codybarton3817]

YAY! a video to brighten my day!!

[@jamesdeelstra7615]

I love this car it's so good to see progress made on it!!

[@leoncarlier]

This is year 3000 level stuff

[@JM222444]

This is the first video I've watched of your's in awhile, very good content. I love cars ❤️!

[@zerodamonsta942]

My favorite thing is the rotor shaped exhaust exit is one of the best touches so far

[@coleh5580]

Finally working on the 4 rotor , Thank goodness

[@kemosabe8313]

Awesome to see those fenders finally made.

[@gmanbeavis]

Awesome fender! I can't wait to see the car panels all done and painted!

[@bigwater52]

Crazy how big this channel has grown. And all the knowledge that he shares that all the other rotor guys won’t show you.

[@anthonyciccariello8089]

Wow that looks way cool. Can't wait to see the front bumper going.

[@amicloud_yt]

Using the rotor shape in the design of the body is wonderful. It carries on exactly what Mazda did. I love it.

[@TyinAlaska]

I'm so ready for more 4 rotor videos!

[@patrickr2686]

The RX7 is one of those cars that will never be "finished"

[@monyeatate9766]

Finally some 4 rotor work this makes me happy

[@robertreid295]

Thank you

[@frankderksen9536]

as a dude who cannot go outside cuz im nursing my dad 24/7 got no social contacts at all. Feeling blessed about you making such content, gotta be fair im watching all the videos already lass pass 2/3 years sawing the 4 rotor still an ficiton fase than i saw you and isaiah welding the tube chassis, and the whole progress, and im glad ive seen it becoming the BEAST gotta admit, you got me inspired just go work at a manufacture, and tryin to learn the progress with it, but also im more worried that you do not experment with wind restistance since your hood got blown off at hooligan event aswel, Might be a think to do before actaully racing with it;P

[@jeppewerring]

Integrated wide-body, thank you Rob!

[@boobies2461]

Finally some 4 rotor love!

[@michaelcroos4713]

Rob, REALLY liked the background music you used today!!!!

[@Kitqeb]

15:00 The rx8 looks fire!

[@DaveFromColorado]

This video was beautiful as always, thank you again for sharing rob! The only thing I could ask for, is longer content... I was starting to really enjoy the long content videos. I came for the Rotary swap Corvette, and I stayed for everything else. I wish I still had the ability to work on cars, I would Rotary swap my 2005 Chevy trailblazer in a heartbeat. It needs a new engine anyway,

[@MiguelFerreira-lg4gf]

Clicked so fast. Absolutely stoked on the way it’s coming together!

[@booneylander]

RX8 looking good in orange!

[@TheChetty1]

The rx8 is gold!!!!

[@dongonzulman6478]

God yes, most entertaining channel on youtube! With all those wild cars, I find myself pulled to the FC every time it's onscreen! The FC is so pretty! Granted, my absolute dream car would be the Hoonicorn style (like the 4 rotor) treatment done to a Porsche 944 or 968, both top notch designs, and we all know where the FC design inspiration came from, lol. Good stuff, guys!

[@anealsrikant9254]

nice to see the ole girl back and the last half of vid was oddly satisfying. gave me motivation to clean my room 😅

[@watermelon58]

Watching the team jump with joy seeing that part was inspiring.

[@darkwatcher01]

What a great new year present.

[@bikerboytavv579]

9:50 true friend 🤞🏽 look how excited he is for you

[@kamikazepeasant336]

Bro thank you for doing what your doing.. I'm a kiwi and love the rotary it's part of us. Thank you and the bro

[@davidsonjack60]

Can't wait to see the 4 rotor completed

[@jackfigueirinhas8395]

That was some amazing editing and timelapses though

[@jasonrackawack9369]

That 3D scanning is slick, I have seen it used in architectural work for wood cabinet making before, but its just pure genius for making automotive body panels. Once you have one side designed you can mirrior it in the computer for the other side and have identical parts😉👍

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Real carbon parts use metal molds. Especially if you want to make more than 2 or 3 of the fenders with repeated measurements. In racing fenders are made multiple times due to various accidents. And if its made cheaply like these, they may be replaced even more so. F1, Indy, etc use metal molds, prepreg carbon composites and autoclave curing with multiple layers and structures that don't allow for bending in the air. The cf fenders on this car, are for show. That is it.

[@aanderson1991]

Yes, 4 rotor, been waiting!

[@codykellner9985]

Great video as always... Who made your fenders?

[@G_Ozare]

My favorite automotive channel on YT. If your a gear head, this is it. Well, maybe with a JDM bias 😂 You guys kill it!

[@Kyrazlan]

I can't wait to see how this car looks all polished up. 🤤

[@waynemarshall5194]

I’m like yes the four rotor and the Indy car!! Can’t wait to see more videos of both of them

[@simeon136]

Artec scanner. Great bit of kit. The Leo is their newest model, but the Eva is still one of the best out there.

[@3959tasha]

I am so glad to see fenders on the 4 rotor. That car is so bad ass Rob. I wanna come see this car. She's BEAUTIFUL‼‼

[@corytomlin4840]

That fender is gorgeous man!

[@FenderRealm]

RX8 is looking mint fabdaddy. Hope she's getting the REW treatment!

[@willr623]

I’m proud. Very proud.