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by S-two
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Black bullet /bfl
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Black bullet /bfl

No photobucket yet but will have soon.
The outer skin of the mold has been sanded smooth and ready for the urithane now just waiting for slightly cooler days .
by S-two
Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:55 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Black bullet /bfl
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Black bullet /bfl

The marine ply ribs are dry and everything is hard. The first couple of strips of 2mm balsa have been fitted to what will be the top of the bottom half mold. I will post pics when i can work out how. :P
by S-two
Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Black bullet /bfl
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Re: Black bullet /bfl finaly started

It was ment to be a zzr1100 motorcycle set up but i have been given a 2012 suzuki 500cc engine so i will run with that till i can afford the busa engine.
Rob
by S-two
Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Black bullet /bfl
Replies: 6
Views: 14564

Black bullet /bfl

After several design mods I have started on the molds for my belly tanker. The car is going to be a slightly stretched p38 tank size going from 12'6" to 12'9 1/4" the extra 3 1/4" is to allow for a self designed all wheel drive system. At this stage I'm waiting for the ribs and spacer...
by S-two
Tue Dec 04, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Cost of lead ballast
Replies: 19
Views: 33365

Re: Cost of lead ballast

Thanks for the link. Hope none of us ever have to go through that.
by S-two
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Cost of lead ballast
Replies: 19
Views: 33365

Re: Cost of lead ballast

Newman mustang? Is it on youtube?
by S-two
Thu Nov 22, 2012 4:54 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: 2 Parachute options
Replies: 6
Views: 10709

Re: 2 Parachute options

That wont be a problem. My exhausts are exiting from the sides chute from the middle.
by S-two
Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: 2 Parachute options
Replies: 6
Views: 10709

Re: 2 Parachute options

Thanks. 2 for 2 say 1chute. So i'll run with 1. Now i just have to find the best spot for it. :D
by S-two
Wed Nov 21, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: 2 Parachute options
Replies: 6
Views: 10709

Re: 2 Parachute options

My good Dr. Thanks. Both options cost about the same when you include mounting hardware ect. And both have almost identical square footage. So i will take your sugestion and go the single. Will be posting pics soon im construction im starting the mold this weekend.
by S-two
Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: 2 Parachute options
Replies: 6
Views: 10709

2 Parachute options

I kinda need some help here. I shot an email off to deist asking about what size chute i will need for the lakester i'm building giving them the size approx weight and realistic top speed (175mph) they came back with 2 options. Option 1 run a pair of 8 foot chutes side by side or option 2 run a 14 f...
by S-two
Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:22 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Hi i'm new.
Replies: 7
Views: 10491

Re: Hi i'm new.

Hmm. I think im going to have to rethink my entire rear end. I like the way you have compleatly hidden the shute.
by S-two
Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Hi i'm new.
Replies: 7
Views: 10491

Re: Hi i'm new.

Could you send some pics on how you hid the shutes? If i can incorperate it into a p38 size tank then yay for me. Also saves a lot of heartache with trying to make tubes aero.
by S-two
Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Hi i'm new.
Replies: 7
Views: 10491

Re: Hi i'm new.

I chose a bike motor for simplicity reasons and the zzr motor has a lot of spares locally. It's not a motor i had lying around i am still trying to sorce a good one from the wreckers. Pref with no more than around 5000 on the clock. The rule i stated was 4.cc.5 on page 32. I may have missunderstod i...
by S-two
Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Phone App
Replies: 1
Views: 4438

Re: Phone App

There is another one called speed pro its in the app store and free. It displays current speed. Records max speedand distance. On the down side though it is to the nearest mpf or kph. I have it on my phone and use the speedo in full screen.
Rob
by S-two
Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Hi i'm new.
Replies: 7
Views: 10491

Hi i'm new.

Hi im Rob, I'm in the design stage on building a h/bfl belly tank style lakester. I have already decided on fitting a turbo to the engine from a zzr1100. The body will be fiberglass with an outer lamination of carbon fiber. Now for the questions. 1the roll cage is a given thanks too the rule book bu...