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RCR
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OCT 15, 08:55 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Neils88:
I was attempting to get some more prep work done on the spoiler...until my trusty orbital sander decided to be dramatic and started to spit out internal parts.  I'll try again tomorrow...hopefully the new sander will be more cooperative.  |
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Bob
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RCR
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OCT 15, 09:42 AM
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Ooops, Double post. Hey, I own a page 
Bob[This message has been edited by RCR (edited 10-15-2017).]
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Neils88
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OCT 15, 04:31 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by RCR:
Ooops, Double post. Hey, I own a page
Bob
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That's ok Bob...sanders spitting parts across the garage deserve double posts...
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Neils88
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NOV 07, 09:25 PM
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My posts are getting fewer and farther apart. Hopefully I will get back to posting more often.
I started work on the inside of the engine hatch. I've fiberglassed the frame to the hatch and will finish it off with a little body fill to smooth it out.
I also primed the underneath of the spoiler....and subsequently found several dozen flaws that needed some attention. Should just need a final sanding now.
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Neils88
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NOV 13, 06:24 PM
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I added ledges to the engine hatch today (used to hold the glass panels). They were cut from flat strips of fiberglass (4 layers) that were larger than the required finished ledges. The first step was just to align them and get them bonded in place with some body filler. I'll strengthen them with multiple layers of fiberglass to properly bond them in place and complete the underneath shape of the hatch. Once they are properly secured I'll be able to flip the hatch over and then cut them to the finished dimensions.
First test of the (oem) third brake light that is embedded in the spoiler...
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Neils88
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NOV 18, 11:05 PM
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I've now finished fiberglassing the back side of the engine hatch. I still have to add a finishing layer of body fill to smooth out the surface, and then I'll cut the ledges to their final shape.
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Neils88
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NOV 21, 11:22 PM
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Quick video of the active spoiler working (finally). Not the best quality video...but you'll get the idea.
I'm just hooking the motor directly to the battery...no controller at the moment, which means that it is actually rising up a little higher than it should. Once the controller is in place I'll program it to stop at the correct angle. I'll also try to get a better video later...preferably from behind the car.
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RCR
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NOV 22, 06:52 AM
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It all looks great, Neil.
I'm eager to get back at it. It's been too long. I went out last Sunday and it was snowing... I turned around and went back in. 
Living through your trials and tribulations. 
Take care ...
Bob[This message has been edited by RCR (edited 11-22-2017).]
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shemdogg
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NOV 22, 03:51 PM
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that looks awesome man, I love how it rotates in an arc. Good stuff!
shem
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Neils88
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NOV 22, 07:40 PM
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Thanks Bob/shem!
It's funny how little work gets done when the weather is perfect for working on the car.... now that it has taken a turn for the worse I should be in the garage all the time 
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