Mr. G. Brettin's Slow Motion Leg Hump

gbrettin · 05-11-2020, 02:41 PM

IG@gbrettin:
White spots are low spots. Edges are cleaning up finally. I'd fill in the low spots today but there's a certain Mother of Cats I need to spoil today. ��

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Ok, yesterday I feel like the mould really took a turn for the better. Nearly all the problem areas have been knocked out in the main part of the mould and the edges have cleaned up well. Even better, the back corner AND the front of the mould built up properly. As I said previously (at least I think I did), normally people in their right mind would never fix a mould this f*cked up. 3.5 - 4hrs went into block hand sanding that atrocity.

Tonight I'm going back out at filling in a few remaining low spots on the mould and then I can knock those high spots down in one more night of block sanding fun. ... "fun" ... heh

Ok, I'm sure you are thinking, "that's all fine and well... but what about the corners?" I'm glad you asked!

The hood is going to be placed back into the mould (with release agent around the edges). Then 6 or so bar clamps will be used to lock in the hood. After that I will build up the edges with tooling gel, fiberglass and then more tooling gel. All the corners should be well defined after that. THEN I will be on to fine sanding, all the way up to 1500.

Probably a few more weeks at this rate before I get to lay some carbon/kevlar. Which reminds me... I need to make/buy a resin catch and a scale to weigh the carbon (needed to get the correct amount of epoxy).

On a side note... I've decided to run an accusump on my engine. I'd prefer to have a full scale dry sump but can't really justify that expense. Accusump seems like a good compromise.

gbrettin · 05-12-2020, 10:31 AM

I kept a running list of installed parts on a different web site. I'm going to keep the running list here and on my computer. Inquiring minds will know what it takes to build out something similar. There's honestly a few items missing like all the small stuff, nuts and bolts (that adds up).

FiTech 102mm 70062 Throttle Bodies
Maven Performance T4300S T4 Flange 2.5″ Single Inlet
Maven Performance n/a SMALL FRAME TURBO MOUNT
SNIPER EFI THROTTLE LINKAGE KIT 860030 Intake
Sniper EFI Fabricated Intake Manifold Dual Plenum 102mm GM LS1 820242 Intake
Twin Turbonetics 70mm
VSR 50mm Wastegate × 2
VSR 50mm BOV × 2
Silicone Reducer, 3.0" to 2.5" - Black × 2
4" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 2
3" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 4
Kenwood DDX9903S Radio
Phoenix Gold Ti265ps 6.5" Door speakers
Carbo Tech AX6 Brake Pads
DBA 42315XS DBA 4000 XS Series Rear Brake Rotors
EBC DP41824R EBC Yellow Rear Brake Pads
Finite Element Design Brake Duct
Goodridge Brake Lines
Stillen Front Brake Cooling Kit
Z1 Motorsports Front 2 piece rotors
Bergstrom Freightliner BSM-1000360348 Heater Booster Pump
Davies Craig DC-8060 Electric Water Pump
Frozen Boost A2W Intercooler
Motion Raceworks 1010005 LS Stainless Coolant Crossover Steel Steam Vent Kit
Motion Raceworks 32-102 Coolant / Transmission Billet Overflow Catch Can
Setrab 34row Engine Oil Cooler
Clear View Filtration 125-115-B Screw-On See Through Oil Filter
Accusump 3qt
GM 4L80e Transmission (custom built)
LOJ Conversions n/a 370Z and G37 (Z34, V36, CV36 Chassis) LSx Swap Engine Mounts
Royalty Performance n/a Rear Diff Brace
Z1 Motorsports 370z High capacity differential cover
AMP EFI IGN-1A Race Coil Ignition Coils with Internal Ignitor
AMP EFI IGN1A_Piggy Pigtail Connector for IGN-1A and GM MAF Sensors
AMP EFI LS58xEU GM LS 58x Plug and Play Engine Harness-ULTIMATE EVO
DIY Autotune 8 EGT Probe
DIY Autotune MS3V-E_PKG MS3Pro EVO Standalone Engine Management System
DIY Autotune n/a CANEGT 8 Channel Thermocouple Interface
Firecore SF3100 Plugwires
Holley 197-303 PREMIUM ALTERNATOR
Holley 97-187 ALTERNATOR PULLEY COVER BLACK
Innovate 3891 DLG-1 Dual Lambda air/fuel ratio gauges
MS3 N/A MicroSquirt CAN Transmission Controller with 4L80E Subharness
Maven Performance 47 PIN & 29 PIN DUAL CONNECTOR BULKHEAD
Passport 9500ix Radar Detector
Powermaster XS Torque Starter 9509 Starter
RIFE 52-1041 RIFE 1/8" NPT Combo Pressure Temperature Sensor 52-1041
Zex 82009 Remote Bottle Valve Opener
Zex 82369 Adjustable Nitrous Bottle Heater
417 Motorsports 417MSEWMB-WMP Water Manifold
-16AN Water-Neck Adapters, No Welding-No Clamps required × 2
ACDelco 36P1568 Power Steering Pump
ACL Race Series 5M7298HX Chevrolet 4.8L, 5.3L Gen III/IV, 5.7L Gen III, 6.0L, 6.2L Engine Bearings
ARP 234-2504 Balancer Bolts
ARP 234-4345 ARP2000 HEAD STUD KIT
ATI Super Damper ATI917264 Serpentine Series Harmonic Balancer
Brian Tooley Racing SK001/S/6560/BL BTR Platinum Valve Spring Kits
Brian Tooley Racing TK002 GM LS Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrade Kit
CP Pistons BLS1013-019 Piston
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-ALT-LM-CM Low Mount Alternator Drivers Side
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SD7B10-LM-KIT LS Low Mount AC Combo Kit
Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SPS-B-CM Small Diameter Power Steering Pulley 5"
Dirty Dingo DD-LS1-PS-TR LS1 Style Camaro Billet Power Steering Bracket
Filtermag SS250 Oil Filter
GET’M Garage n/a Piston Cooling System
GM 4.8 Crank
GM 799 Cylinder Head
GM LC9 Engine Block
Holley 890014B Sniper Valve Cover
ICT Billet \551605 LS Lifter Valley Cover
JGR JGR-1052S LS Billet Aluminum Oil Diverter Barbell
JP Performance 5615T LS1 Billet Double Roller Timing Set
Johnson 2126LSR GM LS AXLE OILING RACE LIFTERS
Lil John Motorsports Custom Grind Cam
Melling 10295 High Pressure Oil Pump
Molnar Technologies Custom Connecting Rods
Moroso Road Race Pan 20143 Oil Pan
Motion Raceworks 10-11003 LS Adjustable Timing Pointer Kit ( F Body GTO Spacing ) 10-11003
Motion Raceworks 32-100 Top Loader Billet Oil Catch Can ( Dual 10 AN Port ) 32-100 - No Fittings
Motion Raceworks 32-120BK Billet Valve Cover Breathers Black Anodized (Pair) 32-120BK
Motion Raceworks LS-SCB-1 Smart Coil Brackets for LS1 Stock Valve Covers
Trick Flow Specialties TFS-30600211 Intake Valves
Zex 82021 6 Cylinder (EFI) Universal Wet Nitrous System
Fast Intentions . Cat Back Exhaust
Loud Valves 3" Boost Activated
AeroCatch 120-2000 Latch
Duckbill v3 Areo Kit
Finite Element Design n/a Fender Vents
Fly 1 Motorsports Spec-V GT Carbon Fiber Vented Hood
G2 Carbon Custom Carbon Fiber B Pillar
Nissan oem Areo Kit
Side blades N/A Side blades
Verus Engineering N/A Rear Diffuser
Zspeed Nismo V1 Performance Aluminum Undershroud
Aeromotive A1000-6 Fuel Pressure Regulator (custom)
Bosch . 220lb Low Impedence Injectors
CJ Motorsports n/a CJM Twin Fuel Pump
Holley 850001 FUEL RAIL KIT - SNIPER EFI MANIFOLD GM LS1/LS2/LS6 V8
Injector Dynamics ID 750 Fuel Filter
Motion Raceworks 27-10002 LS Timing Cover Fuel Regulator Bracket (Aeromotive Small EFI Regulator)
Walbro F90000285 HELLCAT 525LPH (2)
3Gs Customs . Ultra Premium Gauge Pod
Blend . Billet Radar Mount
Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
Carbon Fiber Element . Shifter Ring
Carbon Fiber Element . Switch Plate
Evo-R Rear fog light
Energy 98169 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links
GTSPEC GTS-SUS-1378 Subframe Connector
H&R Suspension . 20mm Hubcentric Rear Spacers
SPL SPL FE Z34 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links
Soul Function NSZ4RC1041L Fender Brace
Whiteline . Differential Bushings
Whiteline BNF41Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Front
Whiteline BNR37Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Rear
Whiteline KDT911 Subframe Connector Bushings
Custom transmission mount
Z1 Motorsports n/a 370Z / G37 Aluminum Subframe Bushing Collars

gbrettin · 05-17-2020, 06:54 AM

My buddy kick started me going on my cold side of the build by fiddling with a pipe on my car. After seeing him get the general area for a boost tube I ran with it. I have one more tube to mockup on the passenger side. A pie cut was needed on the driver side, so it turned out not to be a straight shot after all. The build really turned a corner with having the cold side nearly done being mocked up. I couldn't be happier.

I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Accusump

Working on losing a finger

Figuring out cold side

jchammond · 05-17-2020, 07:04 AM

Dude You’re Killing it

Building a Super Beast

Rusty · 05-17-2020, 12:49 PM

gbrettin · 05-17-2020, 09:53 PM

Last leg of the cold side completed. I had a bit of fire under my A$$ to get out there and wrap it up.

YouTube removed my music, AC/DC Highway to Hell. Apparently 30sec of a 25 year old song is too much... so lame.

gbrettin · 05-26-2020, 01:29 PM

Looks like the CF mould full on sh1t the bed. The pin on hood has been dashed for now. You guys have seen the whole process, cradle to grave. The corners of the hood require too much work to bring back up correctly. The issue is not with the low spots on the side of the hood, but rather how the mould is down away on the corner. The mould needs to be stiffer which would require additional layers of fiber glass OR a carbon fiber shell. I would have done a CF shell if the mould met up properly in the corners. The mould was really starting to work out in a lot of areas. A line must be be drawn the line in the sand somewhere.

I'm going to make a one-off pin on hood for my car and apply all lessons learned; however, I will resume that early fall when temperatures are perfect. I'm also shelving the cowl for now too. Next hood will be perfect on the tooling gel and a shell of carbon fiber. The price difference is not that big and will be WAY easier to move around. I am slightly disappointed but not at all shocked by a setback. I learned SO MUCH from the experience. Well worth the material waste IMO.

Moving on, I started in on doing the hot side. I used lots of tape and time to get the adjustments right. Working with pies allowed for really trick piping configuration. I'm 100% going to have a pro TIG the pipes due to visibility and leaks. The pictures pretty much do all the talking on the pie cuts. It's tedious but give great results.

Final pictures before mould hit the trashcan...

Take note at how the front of the mould was rebuilt, it was completely garbage previously

These sides of the mould really started to come out well. The front right corner would need to be built up and there is extra work needed to crisp up the corner.

Back side of the hood looked great

Left and right sides look great after being rebuilt

Left side could potentially be built up

Right back corner ended up being the deal breaker. It was close but I feel I’d spend 100+hours trying to get it perfect.

Ghostvette · 05-26-2020, 01:48 PM

Props dude, I continue to be amazed at the level of detail you are putting into this build.

Rusty · 05-26-2020, 04:16 PM

What you need to do. Is to put some wood bracing on the backside of the mold to make it rigid.

gbrettin · 05-26-2020, 06:35 PM

Yeah, that crossed my mind too Rusty. I'm just going straight to a CF shell next time.

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Rusty · 05-26-2020, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

Yeah, that crossed my mind too Rusty. I'm just going straight to a CF shell next time.

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I would still put some bracing in.

gbrettin · 05-27-2020, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

I would still put some bracing in.

It definitely wouldn't hurt! I plan on using my 12k and laying it at 45 degrees multiple layers. Trust me, it will be good with 5 layers.

https://compositeenvisions.com/carbo...m-toray-t-700/

BettyZ · 05-27-2020, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbrettin

Right back corner ended up being the deal breaker. It was close but I feel I’d spend 100+hours trying to get it perfect.

Still looks better than Seibon

gbrettin · 05-27-2020, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyZ

Still looks better than Seibon

I'm not aiming for that Fly1 fitment.

madwi · 05-27-2020, 10:14 PM

When you get it all worked out, I'll take one in CF.

05-11-2020, 02:41 PM	#361 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	IG@gbrettin: White spots are low spots. Edges are cleaning up finally. I'd fill in the low spots today but there's a certain Mother of Cats I need to spoil today. �� ---------------------------------- Ok, yesterday I feel like the mould really took a turn for the better. Nearly all the problem areas have been knocked out in the main part of the mould and the edges have cleaned up well. Even better, the back corner AND the front of the mould built up properly. As I said previously (at least I think I did), normally people in their right mind would never fix a mould this f*cked up. 3.5 - 4hrs went into block hand sanding that atrocity. Tonight I'm going back out at filling in a few remaining low spots on the mould and then I can knock those high spots down in one more night of block sanding fun. ... "fun" ... heh Ok, I'm sure you are thinking, "that's all fine and well... but what about the corners?" I'm glad you asked! The hood is going to be placed back into the mould (with release agent around the edges). Then 6 or so bar clamps will be used to lock in the hood. After that I will build up the edges with tooling gel, fiberglass and then more tooling gel. All the corners should be well defined after that. THEN I will be on to fine sanding, all the way up to 1500. Probably a few more weeks at this rate before I get to lay some carbon/kevlar. Which reminds me... I need to make/buy a resin catch and a scale to weigh the carbon (needed to get the correct amount of epoxy). On a side note... I've decided to run an accusump on my engine. I'd prefer to have a full scale dry sump but can't really justify that expense. Accusump seems like a good compromise. JARblue, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

05-12-2020, 10:31 AM	#362 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	I kept a running list of installed parts on a different web site. I'm going to keep the running list here and on my computer. Inquiring minds will know what it takes to build out something similar. There's honestly a few items missing like all the small stuff, nuts and bolts (that adds up). FiTech 102mm 70062 Throttle Bodies Maven Performance T4300S T4 Flange 2.5″ Single Inlet Maven Performance n/a SMALL FRAME TURBO MOUNT SNIPER EFI THROTTLE LINKAGE KIT 860030 Intake Sniper EFI Fabricated Intake Manifold Dual Plenum 102mm GM LS1 820242 Intake Twin Turbonetics 70mm VSR 50mm Wastegate × 2 VSR 50mm BOV × 2 Silicone Reducer, 3.0" to 2.5" - Black × 2 4" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 2 3" Charge Pipe Clamp - Extreme Duty × 4 Kenwood DDX9903S Radio Phoenix Gold Ti265ps 6.5" Door speakers Carbo Tech AX6 Brake Pads DBA 42315XS DBA 4000 XS Series Rear Brake Rotors EBC DP41824R EBC Yellow Rear Brake Pads Finite Element Design Brake Duct Goodridge Brake Lines Stillen Front Brake Cooling Kit Z1 Motorsports Front 2 piece rotors Bergstrom Freightliner BSM-1000360348 Heater Booster Pump Davies Craig DC-8060 Electric Water Pump Frozen Boost A2W Intercooler Motion Raceworks 1010005 LS Stainless Coolant Crossover Steel Steam Vent Kit Motion Raceworks 32-102 Coolant / Transmission Billet Overflow Catch Can Setrab 34row Engine Oil Cooler Clear View Filtration 125-115-B Screw-On See Through Oil Filter Accusump 3qt GM 4L80e Transmission (custom built) LOJ Conversions n/a 370Z and G37 (Z34, V36, CV36 Chassis) LSx Swap Engine Mounts Royalty Performance n/a Rear Diff Brace Z1 Motorsports 370z High capacity differential cover AMP EFI IGN-1A Race Coil Ignition Coils with Internal Ignitor AMP EFI IGN1A_Piggy Pigtail Connector for IGN-1A and GM MAF Sensors AMP EFI LS58xEU GM LS 58x Plug and Play Engine Harness-ULTIMATE EVO DIY Autotune 8 EGT Probe DIY Autotune MS3V-E_PKG MS3Pro EVO Standalone Engine Management System DIY Autotune n/a CANEGT 8 Channel Thermocouple Interface Firecore SF3100 Plugwires Holley 197-303 PREMIUM ALTERNATOR Holley 97-187 ALTERNATOR PULLEY COVER BLACK Innovate 3891 DLG-1 Dual Lambda air/fuel ratio gauges MS3 N/A MicroSquirt CAN Transmission Controller with 4L80E Subharness Maven Performance 47 PIN & 29 PIN DUAL CONNECTOR BULKHEAD Passport 9500ix Radar Detector Powermaster XS Torque Starter 9509 Starter RIFE 52-1041 RIFE 1/8" NPT Combo Pressure Temperature Sensor 52-1041 Zex 82009 Remote Bottle Valve Opener Zex 82369 Adjustable Nitrous Bottle Heater 417 Motorsports 417MSEWMB-WMP Water Manifold -16AN Water-Neck Adapters, No Welding-No Clamps required × 2 ACDelco 36P1568 Power Steering Pump ACL Race Series 5M7298HX Chevrolet 4.8L, 5.3L Gen III/IV, 5.7L Gen III, 6.0L, 6.2L Engine Bearings ARP 234-2504 Balancer Bolts ARP 234-4345 ARP2000 HEAD STUD KIT ATI Super Damper ATI917264 Serpentine Series Harmonic Balancer Brian Tooley Racing SK001/S/6560/BL BTR Platinum Valve Spring Kits Brian Tooley Racing TK002 GM LS Rocker Arm Trunnion Upgrade Kit CP Pistons BLS1013-019 Piston Dirty Dingo DD-LS-ALT-LM-CM Low Mount Alternator Drivers Side Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SD7B10-LM-KIT LS Low Mount AC Combo Kit Dirty Dingo DD-LS-SPS-B-CM Small Diameter Power Steering Pulley 5" Dirty Dingo DD-LS1-PS-TR LS1 Style Camaro Billet Power Steering Bracket Filtermag SS250 Oil Filter GET’M Garage n/a Piston Cooling System GM 4.8 Crank GM 799 Cylinder Head GM LC9 Engine Block Holley 890014B Sniper Valve Cover ICT Billet \551605 LS Lifter Valley Cover JGR JGR-1052S LS Billet Aluminum Oil Diverter Barbell JP Performance 5615T LS1 Billet Double Roller Timing Set Johnson 2126LSR GM LS AXLE OILING RACE LIFTERS Lil John Motorsports Custom Grind Cam Melling 10295 High Pressure Oil Pump Molnar Technologies Custom Connecting Rods Moroso Road Race Pan 20143 Oil Pan Motion Raceworks 10-11003 LS Adjustable Timing Pointer Kit ( F Body GTO Spacing ) 10-11003 Motion Raceworks 32-100 Top Loader Billet Oil Catch Can ( Dual 10 AN Port ) 32-100 - No Fittings Motion Raceworks 32-120BK Billet Valve Cover Breathers Black Anodized (Pair) 32-120BK Motion Raceworks LS-SCB-1 Smart Coil Brackets for LS1 Stock Valve Covers Trick Flow Specialties TFS-30600211 Intake Valves Zex 82021 6 Cylinder (EFI) Universal Wet Nitrous System Fast Intentions . Cat Back Exhaust Loud Valves 3" Boost Activated AeroCatch 120-2000 Latch Duckbill v3 Areo Kit Finite Element Design n/a Fender Vents Fly 1 Motorsports Spec-V GT Carbon Fiber Vented Hood G2 Carbon Custom Carbon Fiber B Pillar Nissan oem Areo Kit Side blades N/A Side blades Verus Engineering N/A Rear Diffuser Zspeed Nismo V1 Performance Aluminum Undershroud Aeromotive A1000-6 Fuel Pressure Regulator (custom) Bosch . 220lb Low Impedence Injectors CJ Motorsports n/a CJM Twin Fuel Pump Holley 850001 FUEL RAIL KIT - SNIPER EFI MANIFOLD GM LS1/LS2/LS6 V8 Injector Dynamics ID 750 Fuel Filter Motion Raceworks 27-10002 LS Timing Cover Fuel Regulator Bracket (Aeromotive Small EFI Regulator) Walbro F90000285 HELLCAT 525LPH (2) 3Gs Customs . Ultra Premium Gauge Pod Blend . Billet Radar Mount Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters Carbon Fiber Element . Shifter Ring Carbon Fiber Element . Switch Plate Evo-R Rear fog light Energy 98169 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links GTSPEC GTS-SUS-1378 Subframe Connector H&R Suspension . 20mm Hubcentric Rear Spacers SPL SPL FE Z34 Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) End Links Soul Function NSZ4RC1041L Fender Brace Whiteline . Differential Bushings Whiteline BNF41Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Front Whiteline BNR37Z Sway Bar (Stabilizer Bar) Rear Whiteline KDT911 Subframe Connector Bushings Custom transmission mount Z1 Motorsports n/a 370Z / G37 Aluminum Subframe Bushing Collars JARblue, EZT, Rusty and 4 others like this.

05-17-2020, 06:54 AM	#363 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	My buddy kick started me going on my cold side of the build by fiddling with a pipe on my car. After seeing him get the general area for a boost tube I ran with it. I have one more tube to mockup on the passenger side. A pie cut was needed on the driver side, so it turned out not to be a straight shot after all. The build really turned a corner with having the cold side nearly done being mocked up. I couldn't be happier. I'll let the pictures do the talking. Accusump Working on losing a finger Figuring out cold side FL 4Motion, Rusty, Hotrodz and 7 others like this.

05-17-2020, 07:04 AM	#364 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Dude You’re Killing it Building a Super Beast FL 4Motion, gbrettin, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

05-17-2020, 12:49 PM	#365 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	gbrettin and Hotrodz like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-17-2020, 09:53 PM	#366 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Last leg of the cold side completed. I had a bit of fire under my A$$ to get out there and wrap it up. YouTube removed my music, AC/DC Highway to Hell. Apparently 30sec of a 25 year old song is too much... so lame. FL 4Motion, Rusty, madwi and 5 others like this. Last edited by gbrettin; 05-18-2020 at 12:38 PM.

05-26-2020, 01:29 PM	#367 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Looks like the CF mould full on sh1t the bed. The pin on hood has been dashed for now. You guys have seen the whole process, cradle to grave. The corners of the hood require too much work to bring back up correctly. The issue is not with the low spots on the side of the hood, but rather how the mould is down away on the corner. The mould needs to be stiffer which would require additional layers of fiber glass OR a carbon fiber shell. I would have done a CF shell if the mould met up properly in the corners. The mould was really starting to work out in a lot of areas. A line must be be drawn the line in the sand somewhere. I'm going to make a one-off pin on hood for my car and apply all lessons learned; however, I will resume that early fall when temperatures are perfect. I'm also shelving the cowl for now too. Next hood will be perfect on the tooling gel and a shell of carbon fiber. The price difference is not that big and will be WAY easier to move around. I am slightly disappointed but not at all shocked by a setback. I learned SO MUCH from the experience. Well worth the material waste IMO. Moving on, I started in on doing the hot side. I used lots of tape and time to get the adjustments right. Working with pies allowed for really trick piping configuration. I'm 100% going to have a pro TIG the pipes due to visibility and leaks. The pictures pretty much do all the talking on the pie cuts. It's tedious but give great results. Final pictures before mould hit the trashcan... Take note at how the front of the mould was rebuilt, it was completely garbage previously These sides of the mould really started to come out well. The front right corner would need to be built up and there is extra work needed to crisp up the corner. Back side of the hood looked great Left and right sides look great after being rebuilt Left side could potentially be built up Right back corner ended up being the deal breaker. It was close but I feel I’d spend 100+hours trying to get it perfect. Rusty, madwi, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this. Last edited by gbrettin; 05-26-2020 at 01:38 PM.

05-26-2020, 01:48 PM	#368 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	Props dude, I continue to be amazed at the level of detail you are putting into this build. FL 4Motion, gbrettin, Rusty and 2 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

05-26-2020, 04:16 PM	#369 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,184 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	What you need to do. Is to put some wood bracing on the backside of the mold to make it rigid. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-26-2020, 06:35 PM	#370 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Yeah, that crossed my mind too Rusty. I'm just going straight to a CF shell next time. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk madwi likes this.

05-27-2020, 10:14 PM	#375 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	When you get it all worked out, I'll take one in CF. gbrettin, Hotrodz, Ghostvette and 1 others like this.

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