FD undertray work in progress

Initial-D · October 15, 2008, 05:44:07 PM

I can see us all making visits during our lunch break hahaa!
I use a dremel and a jigsaw with metal saw to cut carbon - dust is lethal though!

You maeing all the initial bits in plywood then fiberglassing them?

FD3SNuttah · October 15, 2008, 05:53:41 PM

just wondering if this would only benefit you with smoother under car aerodynamics as the stock undertray is supposed to aid with a bit of cooling? Maybe you could add something onto the tray which directs nice cold air around the engine?

Morrmat · October 15, 2008, 06:30:50 PM

thats seriously cool!! Can\'t wait to see the finished result!

maz13b · October 15, 2008, 06:35:32 PM

Quote from: FD3SNuttah;545104just wondering if this would only benefit you with smoother under car aerodynamics as the stock undertray is supposed to aid with a bit of cooling? Maybe you could add something onto the tray which directs nice cold air around the engine?

There will be ducts to help the engine to stay cool. Stay tuned to find out more in few days time

Ben, I am not using plywood.... its some other board material. But yeah, in theory everything from board in to fiberglass and then in to carbon.

regards
maz13b

Hayward North · October 15, 2008, 07:00:07 PM

If you dont fancy fibre glass or carbon you could always make it out of aluminium like i did

Bit more protection from the odd brick.

Jono FD3 · October 15, 2008, 09:19:00 PM

How and where are you securing it to the underside of the car???
Was thinking about doing this on mine when I get a little time to sort her out!!

Jono

maz13b · October 15, 2008, 09:28:43 PM

Jono, I still havent got to that stage yet. Once I do I\'ll share it with you and others.

Regards
Maz13b

maz13b · October 15, 2008, 09:29:59 PM

Quote from: steve garbutt;545116If you dont fancy fibre glass or carbon you could always make it out of aluminium like i did
Bit more protection from the odd brick.

Very good job there Steve.
Wont be easy to replace if damaged

Hayward North · October 15, 2008, 09:39:19 PM

all iv dun is make a big template of it in paper so if mine gets damaged then its only 2hrs work to cut another

Secured mine with rivets along the lip and a few bolts everywhere else, Takes about an hour to fit, Only cost Â£45 for the ally sheet as well, down force was much improved at high speeds but combined it with a rear diffuser at the same time, also engine temps plumited

Laeeq · October 15, 2008, 09:46:37 PM

I also have a template from my old yellow car that had R-magic under tray. I was going to use it get one made in ally...

But it will be good to see how yours full undertray looks and works:Thumbsup!

maz13b · October 15, 2008, 10:21:20 PM

I\'ll see how well it performes on 15th of november at the track day.

Hayward North · October 16, 2008, 12:10:45 AM

Quote from: maz13b;545159I\'ll see how well it performes on 15th of november at the track day.

Think you will be surprised how well it works mate, at hight speeds you will feel like you are being sucked down onto the tarmack

maz13b · October 18, 2008, 05:11:47 PM

just about to cut the fins.

Planning to fishish them tonight.
will post pics.
here are some pictures of the progress so far.

allstaruk · October 18, 2008, 05:12:41 PM

Great looking prjoject, how will you be cooling the diff and gearbox though.

maz13b · October 18, 2008, 05:24:08 PM

the diff and gearbox isnt getting much cooling from being open as it is me think but I could always cut down some vents for them.
will see.