"just a guy in a garage" - certainly respect the humility here. Well done!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@iantomlinson22543 жыл бұрын
Absolutley, its funny how the best workmen on youtube are always the first to point out they dont know it all.
@siem81604 жыл бұрын
This Volvo will be closer to a Koenigsegg than to any other car. I love it!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - not even going to try to match that level of insanity!
@siem81604 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarageYou're very close and it's very exciting
@The-truth-is-valuable.3 ай бұрын
@ThrottleStopGarage Insanity? No. It's just done to a high standard. In my opinion, your work is very much the same as when they started out.
@carchaeology82604 жыл бұрын
I know im not the only one that gets excited when the parts pop out of the moulds, btw that manifold is a work of art even the parts that wont be visible
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
It never get's old! I love seeing the result of the labour.
@daviddickmeyer52314 жыл бұрын
Many years ago I worked with Dr. Windecker the designer and builder of the Windecker Eagle airplane. I was working on the experimental International Harvester plastic Scout SSV. We found through testing that when you have to fasten to aluminum using epoxy that it helps to sand the wet epoxy into the aluminum using 80 to 100 grit cloth backed sandpaper. A much tighter bond is achieved when doing this. We were using that process to adhere the aluminum grommets to the epoxy/glass body. We found that when doing our crash tests we had a much higher success rate of not pulling the mounts out of the body. You may want to try this on your plenum. I’m really enjoying the series and your build. Great work! Thanks!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting David. I've got the cloth backed 80 grit. I may try that.
@henryv.32724 жыл бұрын
Very underrated channel
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@henryv.32724 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage The 'problem' with you channel is you are not building a "Epic JDM" "Drift Rocket" or whatever the kids are calling them these days, but your work is very nice. Something I would like to get to eventually. I have a battery relocation tray I might try to make out of carbon soon. Right now it is MDF for prototyping and getting my dimensions locked in.
@toadjones793 жыл бұрын
Not sure which is better: watching the evolution of this project car; or watching the evolution of your beard.
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
LOL - I just had to get the hedge trimmers out. My COVID mask wasn't fitting very well.
@toadjones793 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage car confirm. Mask-beard is not a good thing.
@justintaylor994 жыл бұрын
I love how thoroughly you explain everything
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JamesBiggar4 жыл бұрын
You do phenomenal work. I started working with fiberglass and resin a few years ago. Lots of mistakes made at the beginning, but I've been quietly following your videos this past year or so and they've been helpful. I've built a few custom electric motorcycles during that time and have been casting the fiberglass fairing parts by hand. It's a lot of work, and waste as you probably know. You'd probably cringe watching it LOL. I hope to work up the nerve to try vacuum bagging someday. I use vac injection to encapsulate axial flux turbine stators, but that's relatively simple. Just a flat circle. Complex parts with compound curves and flanges to deal with is a completely different story. Anyway, just wanted to say that I appreciate the content. Your channel deserves far more attention.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. Give infusion a try. I find it a very reliable and simple process.
@sorenlandon71653 жыл бұрын
you all prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know of a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me
@sonnydaniel99343 жыл бұрын
@Soren Landon instablaster :)
@sorenlandon71653 жыл бұрын
@Sonny Daniel thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@sorenlandon71653 жыл бұрын
@Sonny Daniel It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!
@The-truth-is-valuable.3 ай бұрын
This is really beautiful. You can be very proud of the result. I hope to be as good as you when I eventually get the guts to make the parts that I'm going to need. Thank you for sharing.
@ThrottleStopGarage2 ай бұрын
Thanks - I hope your parts turn out.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
The whole mold deal is crazy, aluminum foil release dirty & fast & recyclable not foam bad for earthly- heavenly work in progress home.
@298CRE84 жыл бұрын
This guy phenomenal I've contracted at Aston Martin and Bentley working on supercars and this guy is such a craftsman not alot out there doing this sort of thing themselves "properly or adequately" enough at least to call the car "customised" not like the usual hothatch sports model with different alloys exhaust and a racing stripe etc this guy legitimately makes everything he touches better. I mainly like how you reverse engineer everything you've done back to us not guessing at the time then saying afterwards "don't do this" you explain everything In full detail some of us technical people adore no extremely simplified "everybody cando this" type of project. Hands in the air and pray more are like you in the future from a mechanical engineer and keen garage diy'er 👍😉🤫 might be slightly medicated much love 🤨😁
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words - it means a lot.
@ToolsOutsideTheBox2 жыл бұрын
In high school wood shop we glued something like 4 sheets of 80 grit to a piece of smooth plywood. That way you can flat sand large projects. I know that some 2 part epoxies you can cut with denatured alcohol for few benefits. It extends the off time, removes moisture from the mix, allows you to apply thinner coats and virtually eliminates the risk of air bubbles (because it’s thinner and the moisture has been removed). Also it’s absorbed into wood easier
@PropellerPixMN4 жыл бұрын
I have learned more from you regarding carbon fiber applications than any other channel. I love your freeform way of presenting the content, you include a lot of little tips that the other (overproduced) video leave out. Those tips are where the gold is. Thank you and keep up the good work!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help - a lot of tips are being passed along by me from a few very helpful experts I try them and pass them along. We're all learning.
@iliketorockrock4 жыл бұрын
Holey crap that plenum turned out perfect!
@tonyharris32054 жыл бұрын
Totally blown away at your end results! Kudohs!!!!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - it did turn out well.
@yoyodynepropulsion.systems3 жыл бұрын
Pulling the materials off the mold when done looked like a complete workout!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
It was a hot day!
@mndlessdrwer2 жыл бұрын
Every carbon fiber project needs to have at least one carbon finish part, just for the shock and awe effect. It does look really cool, and if you put it in the engine bay, then it doesn't mess up your exterior aesthetics.
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
That's my vision for the car. It's going to be a very nice addition to the engine bay...and I love engine bays.
@soyo11 ай бұрын
Compressed air helps to remove the Peel ply, great work!
@ThrottleStopGarage11 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@stevesloan67753 жыл бұрын
stunning final project
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - it turned out very nicely.
@hfranke072 жыл бұрын
Wow, great video.... I can use all of your work in my project. That is awesome.... I am working on building a carbon fiber flight case. Thanks mate.
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
Cool project - have fun.
@AndyFromm4 жыл бұрын
One day I hope to try some of what you've taught me...
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Cool - I'm sure it will turn out great.
@AndyFromm4 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage i would like to do a bunch of panels on my thunderbird. How would you go about making a hood with cowl from a stock hood?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
@@AndyFromm Work out where you want to add the new part and make it out of foam (urethane spray foam works fine). Carve it to the shape you want and then build the mold from there.
@AndyFromm4 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage sounds good. How about the under side because it won't be for looks?
@zachheindl86194 жыл бұрын
I dont want to speak for him but you'll probably have to make it in two parts, make a plug/mould from the underside of the hood around the area of the cowl, and if you want to strengthen the cowl, make some struts or something to epoxy into the cowl. So in other words I'd make a whole underside then cut for where the cowl is and go from there.
@ronplucksstrings71124 жыл бұрын
I may have also broken a sweat when you were wrestling with that bagging material, but your efforts and attention to detail payed off in a very pro final part! High compliments once again! I just recently spoke to a carbon fibre user who told me about a resin impregnated product (NOT auto-clave cured prepreg!) but room/elevated-temp cured prepreg, which is (must be) kept refrigerated and cures without an autoclave. Handling is otherwise similar with vacbagging required to form it tightly to mold, but the resin measuring and infusing steps fall away. Resin amount and saturation are always perfect because it is preapplied perfectly!... the material is more expensive (no surprise there!), but he tells me it forms and holds its shape into the molds very nicely with plenty of "working time", so is a pleasure to work with, and the upcost is totally worth it for the messy resin steps that simply fall away, plus ease of handling. ...just thought I'd mention it if you weren't aware of it...I can get manufacturer and further info if you're interested (I am NOT their salesman!...just interested in a simpler, cleaner way of getting into, and working with CF). Cheers
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. I have heard of these products but can't get them shipped to Canada until fall/winter as I can't guarantee that they'd make it without being shipped in a refrigerated truck.
@boldorboy084 жыл бұрын
What a great looking thing that is. Well done fella.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@pocket5s14 жыл бұрын
as you were moving the camera around the part I kept saying "let's see that curve on the back side with the cuts.. come on... come one..." then you did and damn did it turn out nice! That's the kind of area that has always made me wonder how to make it look good. That adhesive you have coming is commonly used in diy plane builds for bonding parts together, namely in the wing ribs and wing strut, so it should be quite fine for yours. I'm sure someone might ask about the galvanic corrosion, but if you think about it, this isn't a structural part and second, by time any corrosion happens to the extent that it would cause an issue will be so far into the future as to not be a concern. Too many people make out corrosion concerns like that as if it happens and fails overnight, or even within a couple years. If I hadn't been through corrosion training (aircraft related) I might have wondered myself. The adhesive will also act as a layer between the parts for the vast majority of the surface area as well.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
It was nerve wracking to lay the first layer. The subsequent layers were easier to lay as I was gaining confidence and skill in placing the fabric. It sure was tricky to do.
@robertrishel36853 жыл бұрын
So nicely done!! Terrific work! It must be so satisfying to produce such a quality part yourself. It certainly speaks to why carbon parts are so expensive. Beauty👍
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - it did turn out better than expected.
@Micah_Makes4 жыл бұрын
3D print yourself a bellmouth nozzle for the shop vacuum. It'll due much better than that narrow nozzle. Aside from that, the parts look absolutely killer! Nice work.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Why do I never come up with these solutions? Brilliant. Now that I'm basically done with making CF parts for the car!
@Micah_Makes4 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage hahaha well I guess a found the channel a little too late. My apologies. Still could be a decent video/shop tip to demonstrate for the guys following the build.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
@@Micah_Makes I was thinking I have a lot of bodywork to do and will design a vacuum attachment for when I do that sanding.
@Runoratsu4 жыл бұрын
For patterning complex parts, what also works pretty well, is directly applying (masking) tape onto your positive, finding your cut lines, cutting it of along those and then sticking it e.g. on aluminum foil. Pretty quick and you get very accurate patterns.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip...I hope I remember it when I have to make the seats!
@gayshelley26774 жыл бұрын
Excellent work again Craig. We use a perforated film between the peel ply and the infusion mesh. Much easier to remove, especially for me as im in my sixties and not as fit as i use to be. We sand our parts with 800 grade wet and dry paper and then spray three coats of clear to give good u.v protection. Ian in G.B
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian - I've got some Duratec Sun Shield Clear that will give it UV protection.
@mmavcanuck4 жыл бұрын
Geez that came out nice. Time to start the project all over and do it in raw carbon! ;)
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
LOL - no thanks!
@oldschoolcars33188 ай бұрын
Beautiful work. Commitment to work. Cant imagine the cost of all of the tools and chemicals to get yourself situated enough to be comfortable doing this.
@ThrottleStopGarage8 ай бұрын
It wasn't cheap, but I did commit to doing it and I'm glad that I did.
@peterjohansson72354 жыл бұрын
Thats One beatiful piece!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@fredygump55784 жыл бұрын
I just made patterns using cheap peel ply (white w/ red stripes). It will move/ conform to a curve a little. Once I had it where I wanted, I marked the edges with a sharpie. Then I flattened/ straightened it out, trimmed the edges, and spray glued it to some heavy paper to stabilize it. Also, end cutters/ nippers are great for getting that stuck peel ply off.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Fred - I'm out of the cheap white peel ply, but that's an excellent tip. Makes complete sense.
@marcjordan294 жыл бұрын
So completely AWESOME.... you are making me think about doing my 04 v70R hood in carbon. Excellent work!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
That a big hood! Simple enough shape though.
@samwashere13923 жыл бұрын
came out beautiful
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@MrFuguDataScience4 жыл бұрын
The joint for the two parts can be filled with a black carbon paste that has chopped strands. Ii adds strength also. Look at the Street Bandito youtube page it was about 2-3 weeks ago.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
That's what I was referring to - though I used the high temp epoxy and the chopped fibers as my filler.
@dgfabrication49874 жыл бұрын
This is so good. It came out great
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'm super happy with the result.
@R0yL334 жыл бұрын
Great job. Pretty ballsy to mould the outside of the plenum, and hope the inside fits the aluminum flanges. I think most would've just wrapped a destroyable plug to make sure the i.d's were bang on.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
ID or OD - either way, you have to hit a dimension. The plug had a total deviation of 0.009" or less than 0.25 mm. Measuring is important.
@averyc74923 жыл бұрын
This is such an excellent video. Phenomenal work!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@jeppewerring4 жыл бұрын
It looks absolutely perfect!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kevinkev15304 жыл бұрын
Came out amazing
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks - can't wait to have this part done.
@themechanic61174 жыл бұрын
Amazing work. The manifold looks perfect
@zachheindl86194 жыл бұрын
This is truly a masterpiece. I wish I could do something like this for my project. I dont think I'll have the budget for carbon but I will likely use some of these mould making skills for fiberglass work on my project. Also your fabrication skills in general are good, I love the attention to detail in your videos, it's exactly how I would build something. I'm diving in feet first with my project, but I plan on making sure it's exactly how I want it the first time.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Have fun - that's the most important part.
@RiazRJ2 жыл бұрын
Love this, looks awesome 👍🏼
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@spaniarddamnit4 жыл бұрын
What a great result! Thanks for showing your sealing method with the wax on the flange! I am about to do an infusion on the rear decklid of a Lotus Europa and I have a split mold to deal with. Love your project!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charles. Use the wax on the inside but use modelling clay to fill any small imperfections on the mold join. I did have the wax pull up a little into the part under vacuum.
@spaniarddamnit4 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage That is good to know. I may try to do an external bag or attempt to seal the edges of the mold with a tacky tape and rubber sealing washers on the bolts. Thanks again!
@lucbegin73343 жыл бұрын
Amazing work and very useful information!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@onepairofhands4 жыл бұрын
that has come out really nicely - great work, and great video
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MegaCountach4 жыл бұрын
Wicked job! Very impressive, thanks for your videos! Cheers, Doug
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@CaptainLila4 жыл бұрын
Man you do such cool work and I love your energy and tip.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@MrBiddo4 жыл бұрын
I suggest you drill recess holes through both carbon and metal parts where the epoxy can fill those holes and will be a mechanical locking mechanism also.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I really don't think that will be required. Working with the various strengths of the structural epoxy and the flange design I came up with should not require further fasteners to work properly.
@cloudy32224 жыл бұрын
Wow, the plenum looks amazing! Giving me some serious inspiration on my own car project here!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@markus93334 жыл бұрын
That was super nice part! Will be epic Amazon with a 5pot
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@martinsteele32594 жыл бұрын
Awesome work as usual!
@MrWTFakk4 жыл бұрын
Yes please, video of a vacuum catch can made!!!!!!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I'll get on it.
@MySparky19754 жыл бұрын
That looks great! Binge watched for last few week, next level stuff 👍
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul.
@ajhartmanaero4 жыл бұрын
Looking good!
@Jerrygigoulicious4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic work
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@mr2ferrari4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely stellar work sir!!! 👍
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@chrispickard33374 жыл бұрын
I don't really think you need it in your current application, bonding the aluminum flanges to the carbon manifold but just for future reference.. In aviation we place scrim cloth between the two surfaces when bonding metal to composite or metal to metal to prevent to much squeeze out. Love your channel!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
This has been a source of concern Chris. I've tried to talk to Henkle-Loctite Aviation and I can't get them to pick up the phone. I tried for a week and just gave up. My local rep (they don't sell the aviation adhesive) explained that his engineer didn't think it would be a problem as their "consumer" grade adhesive with similar chemical properties would be fine without a fiberglass veil application. A viewer sent me the Hysol 9493 - he's in the composite repair business and was not concerned. So any information you have - please feel free (I'm on instagram - DM me there).
@chrispickard33374 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage i sent you some information via your Instagram!
@MrFuguDataScience4 жыл бұрын
This is legit! wow, great job
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@jeanfrancoispoivre44384 жыл бұрын
Super,super encore une fois😃😉
@zze862 жыл бұрын
@18:19 that look when you made something way better than you thought could. That's real, non-scripted stuff right there or else you sir deserve an Oscar. I was always under the impression that carbon fiber needed to be cured regardless of whether an epoxy was used or not which is why I never worked with it. This was many, many years ago. Is this no longer the case and modern epoxies can cure just under vacuum?
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to thank the academy - LOL - it's just me in my garage as you suspect. The epoxies I've used are room temperature cure products but do gain significant strength properties when you post cure them at higher temperatures. I made a tent from wood and foil insulation and with a space heater was able to get the recommended post cure temperature of 80 ºC for 12 hours. All of my parts have been post-cured. I've also experienced no issue with curing outside of the molds but some viewers suggested that this could cause problems.
@Thee_Sinner4 жыл бұрын
I have a question about the autoclave bit. To my understanding, it is simply a pressurized oven. If the pressure can be achieved by pulling a sufficient vaccum, would putting the part into a simple oven be anywhere as effective as using a purpose-built autoclave? I remember seeing something from the channel Technology Ingredients about making heating chamber/oven from just insulation foam sheets, aluminum tape, and a heat lamp (I cant find the video now, i think it might have been a tangent within a video titles something else). Would something like that be useful at all for curing parts?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Sure if you can keep the vacuum under the heat required for the epoxy to cure.
@rickjames85104 жыл бұрын
some autoclaves evacuate the air then pressurize with nitrogen. A they also run pre designated recipes to cook the parts at varying degrees per specific times. Your simplified explanation isn’t wrong, but some autoclaves are highly complex.
@Trumppower3 жыл бұрын
This is inspiring, Thanks.
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jdcustomz2 жыл бұрын
install a cathode grounded or can purchase a pulse device they use in Hawaii to keep cars rust free. seen it on a few customers cars usually Military as free to Fairy over. some kind of PWM frequency modulation thru the chassis.
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
I'll try something when the time comes. At least this car will never see winter again.
@MegaCoolshot4 жыл бұрын
Something you might find useful for removing the bag and peel ply, I use a steel pry bar and slide it between the carbon and peel ply and gently twist the peg bar. It works great and you won’t be sweating buckets after removing the damn peel ply.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip. Thanks.
@MegaCoolshot4 жыл бұрын
Np, getting peel ply out of deep molds is to hard without it.
@johnmckissick50382 жыл бұрын
Did you take any extra steps besides fillet wax to seal the mold flange, so it will hold vacuum?
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
Nope. I'd use a little silicone sealant if I was doing it again.
@ErikvonStahl4 жыл бұрын
I have a CF intake on my 1989 M3. It looks like they airbrushed the seams with black paint before applying the clear coat. It hides them well enough. Maybe give that a try. Your parts do look great and since you have put in so much work already... I have been enjoying watching for awhile and I finally subscribed. Thank You!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I think once I've sanded the chopped carbon and resin I used to fill the small gaps that I won't have to do much more to "hide" the seam.
@caveone-365 Жыл бұрын
Can I have your S14 plz? K thx 😂
@olakunleekundare52873 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I love the detail you go into with your videos. I'd like to do more with carbon myself so your video are very helpful! Keep it up, you've got a new subscriber!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@jamiejackson4924 жыл бұрын
Such a great channel. Thank you.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@fat.chance4 жыл бұрын
amazing work!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@gosonegr4 жыл бұрын
It's totally amazing.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sigifredorestrepo14133 жыл бұрын
Great ,amazing work. Please i need a catch can similar how the unit of your work . Where can I purchase
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
I built the catch can. I have to get a little time to get a video out on how to make one.
@rocketsurgeon17463 жыл бұрын
Amazing as usual!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@havasss4 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! The question is how much boost? Will you gonna pressure test before installing?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'll test it to around 4 bar. Not planning on needing more than 2 bar.
@need_for_swede56124 жыл бұрын
This video played randomly, and I told my wife, that looks like a T5 plenum. This is to be the next upgrade to my t5, I assume this is for the Amazon?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
It is for my Amazon.
@AntiVaganza3 жыл бұрын
Wait, you're not bagging the whole mold? Are the flanges really airtight? I could certainly be wrong but ideally wouln't you wanna bag the whole mold? Did you do a leak-down test before infusing? [EDIT] Ah, you're using the wax as a sealant. I'm honestly amazed with how well it worked. Great looking parts.
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
I'd seal it next time with some caulk instead of the wax. I always do a leak-down on my molds. This one held full vac for days.
@AntiVaganza3 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage Gotcha, thanks for elaborating and as long as it works. I think I only seen people use full bags before but knowing you can get around that is always good.
@davidsean70433 жыл бұрын
Hi there, i have a few questions for you buddy. Awesome work btw! What program/software are you using to draw up the 3D prototype?
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
I use Fusion 360 for my CAD work.
@janatlmb27704 жыл бұрын
Hey, BINGE WATCHED YOUR VIDEOS, THIS IS ABSOLUTE STUNNER. The skill you have acquired, incredible. When do you expect to ignite the engine?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
It better be next year!
@janatlmb27704 жыл бұрын
Btw your videos are amazing, I admire your dedication Moreover the craftsmenship. Keep up the good work.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
If they made PVC paint u could add to prts so they glue weld up prts quick & easy.
@Slayerplayer052 жыл бұрын
Did you post the Catch Can Video ?? With your new learned expertise of vacuum bagging, will a pump capable of pulling 22Hg be enough to do a fender ??
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
I have not finished that catch can video...moving on with the rest of the build. I'll get back to it - that was supposed to be something for a channel sponsor - then they pulled out. Now I don't bother with that nonsense. Maybe - I don't think that's going to be enough vacuum to get the job done. I live at a high altitude and can only get about 27". So there are some variables in play. The more vacuum, the greater the compression and that's what you want.
@perfectworldpat7053 Жыл бұрын
How many layers of carbon do you think would be the minimum for strength?
@ThrottleStopGarage Жыл бұрын
That would depend on if your running boost or not. I did a little guessing with what I did and at around 3 mm thick - I think this could hold a bus.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
If the carbon fiber came in tape rolls w/just enough glue to place hold till u laminated it would b way easier to use. Diff width tape roll, or big sheets.
@benheynen27053 жыл бұрын
Awesome parts. Can you put the whole thing in a big bag and not have to worry about pleats?
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
Nope...the bag isn't going to stretch without the extra material. You could envelope bag it for sure, but the bag will still be very big.
@SillySalmon942 жыл бұрын
Just learned that carbon and aluminum together with cause electroless. Have you experienced that?
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
No issues as the adhesive has micro balloons that prevent contact.
@samuelmdouglas2 жыл бұрын
Could you fill the void with water to help get the bag to push right into the mold when pulling a vacuum?
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
You could, but it's not necessary. Once the air is gone from inside it conforms perfectly to the mold as it has nowhere else to go.
@samuelmdouglas2 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage thanks for the reply mate
@ttsupra872 жыл бұрын
So slick man. Did you cnc that plenum flange? Or send the file off
@ThrottleStopGarage2 жыл бұрын
It was sent off for machining.
@storm47104 жыл бұрын
Well done Would have done a 3 piece mold though (with the front being a separate piece)
@zeroswings24 жыл бұрын
looks awesome... however easy composites didn't use an autoclave for theirs, just a curing oven for out of autoclave prepreg... I plan to get one of those ovens soon myself... other than that, awesome results!
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Meh - either way, I don't have that tech and most other people in their garage doing one part don't either.
@jamesmerkel94423 жыл бұрын
some kind of universal shape like a puzzle piece for butt edges is a good idea, slide tap easy add after the fact to both butt pieces. U tape & weld seams & add slide tabs to b double sure won't tear at butt edges.
@magnusdanielsson27493 жыл бұрын
Really nice work! Looks amazing 👍 May I ask why you didnt use a ”inside plug” and laid the carbon on the outside? I didnt see episode one so maybe I missed that info.
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
It seemed like a lot more work than was required for this part.
@cmosDTG4 жыл бұрын
From my little research that i did a couple of months ago i found that Sikaflex 292 is good for carbon to aluminum bonding
@kylechapman5023 жыл бұрын
I'm late to the party here, but I have some experience in this area. First of all you have GOT to separate the aluminum and carbon. If you don't the aluminum will corrode something fierce. Second of all permanently bonding aluminum is somewhat of a black art. There are really only two ways to do it. The first way, which is how all of your aluminum aircraft are bonded together in the factory is phosphoric anodizing the aluminum - not something you are going to do in the home shop. The second is to buy a surface prep treatment that goes by the name of AC 130 from 3M. So for Mr. Throttle Stop Garage, this is absolutely beautiful work, but keep a VERY close eye on that bond, and don't be surprised if it separates in the future, especially after it gets wet.
@jonsmiff29643 жыл бұрын
Is Throttle Stop Garage situated near or does it have any association be it direct or indirect with that very clever mechanic at Ichiban Moto ? :-)
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
None at all.
@peterwooldridge72854 жыл бұрын
Luv it.....Think Wagner was a good choice for the epic unwrapping
@janeblogs3244 жыл бұрын
So honestly, how much have all your composites cost so far? Under 5k?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I have to make that video yet...I'll work it all out.
@kymchapman11103 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using a perforated release film between the peel ply and infusion mesh? I've typically found it makes demoulding all that easier. Great video! Thanks for sharing!!
@ThrottleStopGarage3 жыл бұрын
I have some, but have not tried it...I know I should.
@kymchapman11103 жыл бұрын
@@ThrottleStopGarage Please give it a go, it will infuse a tiny bit slower so please take this into account when you're calculating your gel time. It will make removing the consumable materials 100% easier and allow direct access to the peel ply. Once again, your content is excellent, keep up the awesome content!!
@echobasedarksideplaystatio31624 жыл бұрын
I've had peel ply release issues using the cheaper kind, doesn't seem to happen with the peel ply that has the red lines through it
@tuoppi424 жыл бұрын
Wondering about the aluminum/fiber connection - will fully hardening epoxy be in joint of dissimilar materials as reliable as rubberizing polyurethane glue? (Edit: subscribed. Excellent work!)
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure - but the product is an aerospace structural adhesive - so I'm guessing it should be fine.
@ryno97324 жыл бұрын
So a couple of holes or pockets where the carbin glues to the aluminium? not all the way through but as like something for the epoxy to grab on? That might prevent the carbon blowing apart from the machined piece ?
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
The double walled nature of the glue flange should prevent any issues. Many epoxies don't have great peel strength but are fantastic in shear. So I've eliminated the ability of the joint to fail in "peel". It shouldn't require further modification.
@javik20uru4 жыл бұрын
Amazing job, I would like one day to make a bonnet or fender for my car in carbon
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@deltacharlieecho47324 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on how to do pipes with a standard layup method? I'd like to get started into composites for my project car and I need to get some carbon intercooler piping figured out but don't have access to an autoclave or anything fancy.
@ThrottleStopGarage4 жыл бұрын
I don't have that gear either. I've also never made a pipe in carbon fibre.