| trhoppe | 10-20-2005 01:36 AM |
Learn me about using foam to cover up holes around the radiator
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We removed the AC and there are gaping holes left by the condenser next to the radiator on both sides. T2 rules specifically allow me to use fooooam to cover up these holes. Which foooam is the best, where do I get it, and how the heck do I install it so it doesn't fly off at 150mph. For now, I got some from a craft store for $5, stuffed it in there, zip tied it to a few spots and realized that at 100mph it would turn into a foamy projectile.
More important, do I need to even bother with it?
Thanks
-Tom
More important, do I need to even bother with it?
Thanks
-Tom
| Storm | 10-20-2005 06:51 AM |
You'll definately want some sort of filler material to keep the air flowing through the radiator. Maybe try making a mold from plastic sheet and then use some sprayfoam to fill the voids. The adhesive proerties should hold it to the chassis while a thin wire can slice it away from the radiator to make removal/replacement easier. It can also be shaped and possibly painted with low-solvent paint.
Jay Storm
Jay Storm
| angryfist | 10-20-2005 09:41 AM |
tom,
you can pick up some high density foam at a foam store. get a piece of that, cut it to shape, use some spray adhesive and zipties and it should hold no problem. some of the higher density foam is even hard to rip by hand so plenty of zipties should hold it in fine.
-Jason
you can pick up some high density foam at a foam store. get a piece of that, cut it to shape, use some spray adhesive and zipties and it should hold no problem. some of the higher density foam is even hard to rip by hand so plenty of zipties should hold it in fine.
-Jason
| Clavo | 10-20-2005 10:16 AM |
You could cut up an old Boogie Board/Body board as well.
| crystalhelix | 10-20-2005 11:36 AM |
Too bad you have to use foam. A friend of mine used duct-tape and it has held up pretty well.
J
J
| thechickencow | 10-20-2005 11:44 AM |
All these stupid questions!
SEARCH!
/rant
:lol:
SEARCH!
/rant
:lol:
| bemani | 10-20-2005 01:21 PM |
[QUOTE=crystalhelix]duct-tape
[/QUOTE]
I 2nd that. The magical tape.
[/QUOTE]
I 2nd that. The magical tape.
| PhilC | 10-20-2005 01:46 PM |
Does anyone else get this picture in their head of Tom driving down the highway at 100MPH with a dozen different types of foam duct taped to the hood?
Oh yeah: Do a search noob!
ALLIED AEROFOAM
690 GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY SW, ATLANTA, GA 30336
Phone: (404) 344-5400
I was honestly surprised that YellowPages.com came back with an answer for "foam Atlanta Georgia"
Oh yeah: Do a search noob!
ALLIED AEROFOAM
690 GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY SW, ATLANTA, GA 30336
Phone: (404) 344-5400
I was honestly surprised that YellowPages.com came back with an answer for "foam Atlanta Georgia"
| trhoppe | 10-20-2005 02:26 PM |
These guys do foam for aircraft wings or some other things. I already called everyone with "foam" in the yp. They all go :huh: when I mention "racecar + 150mph".
A hint I got, to build a shroud container out of plastic or some other material, and fill it with non-expandable foam from homedepot, rocks. Then remove the plastic and put back in just the foam mold. If I wrap THAT with ductape I could have a fancy custom piece. If it works out, I might even sell that sucker.
-Tom
A hint I got, to build a shroud container out of plastic or some other material, and fill it with non-expandable foam from homedepot, rocks. Then remove the plastic and put back in just the foam mold. If I wrap THAT with ductape I could have a fancy custom piece. If it works out, I might even sell that sucker.
-Tom
| Car vs. Driver | 10-20-2005 03:05 PM |
Can't you just use that foam in a can crap that people use to seal up cracks in their houses?
| Draken | 10-20-2005 03:06 PM |
Mods: Please move this to the Vendor forum. Hoppe plans on selling this now
| trhoppe | 10-20-2005 03:34 PM |
:lol: damn you stickboy!
Car vs. Driver - you have to get the "non expanding" foam. Thats what I'm going to try
-Tom
Car vs. Driver - you have to get the "non expanding" foam. Thats what I'm going to try
-Tom
| Car vs. Driver | 10-20-2005 03:49 PM |
Ah, missed that part ... but, is it still considered non-expanding when it's done expanding? ;)
| CirrusWRX | 10-21-2005 12:03 PM |
I know where you SHOULDN'T go for foam advice...
[img]http://as.wn.com/i/26/b5e25913ddd93c.jpg[/img]
*crickets*
What?
Too soon?
[img]http://as.wn.com/i/26/b5e25913ddd93c.jpg[/img]
*crickets*
What?
Too soon?
| Tuned | 10-21-2005 01:47 PM |
Lmao
1234
1234
| Draken | 10-21-2005 01:51 PM |
We use rigid urethane foam when we are building molds and whatnot for fiberglass work. You can order it in sheets of various thicknesses. 1/4" to like 2". It is extremely light, and can be carved/sanded to shape.
You might try Mcmaster Carr. they have lots of bizzare products like that.
Chris H.
You might try Mcmaster Carr. they have lots of bizzare products like that.
Chris H.
| Draken | 10-21-2005 01:54 PM |
Addition: I just checked out [url]www.mcmaster.com[/url]
do a search for foam, plain back, then polyurethane. eleventy billion options.
You can thank me later. Send your mom around 6, i'll be off work then.
Chris h.
do a search for foam, plain back, then polyurethane. eleventy billion options.
You can thank me later. Send your mom around 6, i'll be off work then.
Chris h.
| burnera | 10-21-2005 03:25 PM |
you can go to home depot and buy insulation foam in pink. 4'x8' board of 2" thick is about $15. its basicly a 5lb foam, holds its shape really well, can be shapped with a rasp/hand file, smoothed and fine shaped with 80grit sandpaper.
cutable with wood tools or hotwire.
cutable with wood tools or hotwire.
| Homemade WRX | 10-21-2005 03:34 PM |
[QUOTE=angryfist]tom,
you can pick up some high density foam at a foam store. get a piece of that, cut it to shape, use some spray adhesive and zipties and it should hold no problem. some of the higher density foam is even hard to rip by hand so plenty of zipties should hold it in fine.
-Jason[/QUOTE]
I vote with him...high density foam adhered to the a surface than secured with zipties (incase)...and yes it does make a difference...
you can pick up some high density foam at a foam store. get a piece of that, cut it to shape, use some spray adhesive and zipties and it should hold no problem. some of the higher density foam is even hard to rip by hand so plenty of zipties should hold it in fine.
-Jason[/QUOTE]
I vote with him...high density foam adhered to the a surface than secured with zipties (incase)...and yes it does make a difference...
| SloRice | 10-21-2005 03:38 PM |
[QUOTE=trhoppe]Learn me about using foam to cover up holes around the radiator[/QUOTE]
My girlfriend says your grammar is bad and she's a teacher, so you can't argue with her. :p
My girlfriend says your grammar is bad and she's a teacher, so you can't argue with her. :p
| Draken | 10-21-2005 05:00 PM |
wow, i am sitting next to a stack of 2-inch "blue-board" insulation and it never dawned on me to use that. The pink stuff sounds the same, just gayer colored. Perfect for Tom.
Chris H.
Chris H.
| burnera | 10-21-2005 05:03 PM |
[QUOTE=Draken]wow, i am sitting next to a stack of 2-inch "blue-board" insulation and it never dawned on me to use that. The pink stuff sounds the same, just gayer colored. Perfect for Tom.
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
yep same thing. only 2 colors it comes in that i know of.
i use it a lot for volume form studies in designing crap.
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
yep same thing. only 2 colors it comes in that i know of.
i use it a lot for volume form studies in designing crap.
| DrBiggly | 10-21-2005 06:38 PM |
[QUOTE=Draken]wow, i am sitting next to a stack of 2-inch "blue-board" insulation and it never dawned on me to use that. The pink stuff sounds the same, just gayer colored. Perfect for Tom.
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure he's just foaming at the mouth to get hold of the pink stuff. :p
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure he's just foaming at the mouth to get hold of the pink stuff. :p
| joey1313 | 10-21-2005 09:30 PM |
Its not pink, its Cherry Blossom Red....LMAO
| jcroy66 | 10-22-2005 03:14 PM |
Awesome, it'll match the interior then. :)
| trhoppe | 10-23-2005 10:13 AM |
[QUOTE=Draken]We use rigid urethane foam when we are building molds and whatnot for fiberglass work. You can order it in sheets of various thicknesses. 1/4" to like 2". It is extremely light, and can be carved/sanded to shape.
You might try Mcmaster Carr. they have lots of bizzare products like that.
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
Steal me some and I'll give you a reacharound.
-Tom
who will be going to Home Depot today for his foam needs :)
You might try Mcmaster Carr. they have lots of bizzare products like that.
Chris H.[/QUOTE]
Steal me some and I'll give you a reacharound.
-Tom
who will be going to Home Depot today for his foam needs :)
| burnera | 10-23-2005 01:27 PM |
the urethane foam is really expensive though (relativly anyway) it is VERY useful for making prototypes/models on the cheap. 20lb foam is the usual, also comes in denser flavors for much more retarded prices, like 80lb foam which feels like smooth plastic.
i think its overkill for plugging a freakin hole.
i think its overkill for plugging a freakin hole.
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