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Offline Stan Back

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1320 on: May 25, 2017, 11:03:48 AM »
While you're at it, move the numbers a little closer together -- looks like there are some teeth missing there.
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« Reply #1321 on: May 25, 2017, 11:42:35 AM »
Some yellow electrical tape and a red sharpie will make a hash line.
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1322 on: May 26, 2017, 10:37:47 AM »
I heard Jon was a "Sticker Licker"!!!!! :-D

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« Reply #1323 on: May 26, 2017, 12:40:06 PM »
Well -- is that what they call it in SA?  I'll tell Nancy. . .
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1324 on: May 26, 2017, 01:16:54 PM »
Don`t know Slim...I prefer NOT having to take the paper off first............. :evil:
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1325 on: June 02, 2017, 11:24:20 PM »
Today I finished cutting holes in my seat tub for the safety harness. The green thing is a removable aluminum access plate so the inspectors can read the certs on the Halon automatic extinguisher mounted just behind the tub.

I also placed an order with Bob Stroud for a chute and a spring launcher.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #1326 on: June 04, 2017, 08:40:45 PM »
The four holes in the tub are to pass the straps of a DJ Safety 7-point harness. The single crotch strap chassis bracket is located just ahead of the tub so no extra hole was needed for that.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1327 on: June 05, 2017, 10:53:17 AM »
That looks like a very nice part Neil.
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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1328 on: June 13, 2017, 09:41:34 PM »
A belated thank you, Mike. I enlarged a couple of the holes in the tub to get better access for a wrench. I have the DJ Safety 7-point harness installed now. Coming up is fabricating a lateral helmet support.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1329 on: June 14, 2017, 12:05:56 AM »
Neil, when I did my lateral head supports, I also added lateral shoulder supports feeling that if my head was fixed and my shoulders could move that wouldn't do much to promote my career as an upper primate in case of an incident.  :wink:
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« Reply #1330 on: June 14, 2017, 12:35:55 PM »

Wayno;

Thanks for your comments; I thought about that but there is very limited space to enter/exit this cockpit so I have to be careful about blocking it any more than it is now.

My situation is not unique but the length of the shoulder straps from their attachment point to the point of my shoulder is very short- similar to most 'liners. This helps keep the body from much lateral movement (especially with a HANS device) and it is aided by the curvature of the seat which partially wraps around my rib cage up to under my armpits. Adding additional shoulder bolsters would be great but then I couldn't get into the car.  :-)

For helmet support I will fabricate two “arms” that attach to the firewall on either side of my helmet. They will be covered with energy-absorbing foam per SCTA rules. The outside one will be hinged so that it doesn’t hinder entry & exit.

My parachute was delivered yesterday by the Brown Santa. Now I need to design & fabricate a mount for the launcher.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1331 on: June 14, 2017, 06:31:18 PM »
Neil:

Looking good. I am excited for you.

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1332 on: June 17, 2017, 08:40:50 PM »
I connected my transaxle shift linkage yesterday.

Question: what is an appropriate angle to aim my spring launcher? Straight back or aimed up somewhat? It seems as if pointing it up above horizontal would get it into the airstream quicker & more reliably. Suggestions??  :?

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1333 on: June 23, 2017, 11:15:46 PM »
I have almost finished the mount for my Stroud 'chute launcher. I need to drill some holes in the rear fiberglass and bolt on the 1"x1" 7075-T651 aluminum angle. The mount is held in place by quick-release ball lock pins so that it can be removed easily.

My new air cleaner arrived yesterday. I'll need to make a long hold-down bolt to secure the top in place. 

105F here today-- much cooler than the past two days!

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Re: Mid- Engine Modified Sports
« Reply #1334 on: June 24, 2017, 10:44:19 AM »
I've tried four times to post pictures but this is what I get:

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Arrrggghhh.............
Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ