Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[Glen]

OK, I was just wondering as all of your work is first class.

[manta22]

Thanks, I'll have a picture of the whole front bulkhead with everything mounted in place very soon.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[wobblywalrus]

What are those rivet looking things holding the two plates together that support the reservoirs?

[manta22]

What are those rivet looking things holding the two plates together that support the reservoirs?

WW;

You're right-- they are a type of rivet called a Huck "Blind Bolt" (MS90354). They are extremely strong, 3450 lbs shear strength each. Overkill, but I had some... 

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

I got the pedals put in and connected to the master cylinders this afternoon. I still need to find a good torsion spring for the gas pedal; I want to have one return spring on the pedal and one at the engine.

You can clearly see the "Blue Goo" that squeezed out when I attached the panels. This is to seal the joints and prevent (as much as I can) water & salt from getting in.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Glen]

Do you plan on a toe strap (required) I'm sure you have it in mind.

[manta22]

Do you plan on a toe strap (required) I'm sure you have it in mind.

That's what that funny- looking "Z" shaped thing is at the top of the gas pedal, Glen.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Stan Back]

I'm not sure they had in mind that you had to move your foot to actuate the strap.

[Glen]

I think it has to be over the toe.

[manta22]

I did it this way to prevent getting my toe trapped and not being able to get to the brake pedal. This way seems safer to me.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Rick Byrnes]

Neil
What exactly is the blue goo and will it prevent painting later?

I love your work.  Keep it up.

[manta22]

Neil
What exactly is the blue goo and will it prevent painting later?

I love your work.  Keep it up.

Thanks, Rick. The stuff I call "Blue Goo" is an RTV silicone foam from CRC. (CRC #14057) It comes in a can with a long nozzle that you move sideways to allow the stuff to flow out. The can is pressurized so you don't squeeze it like the RTV in a tube. They claim that it's temp range is -80F to +450F; no claims about its being paintable so I assume that it is not.

I primed the aluminum panels with 2- part zinc chromate epoxy before I riveted them onto the chassis tubes. I don't plan to topcoat these interior panels. When I have time I'll peel off the worst globs-- just for looks.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[jdincau]

I did it this way to prevent getting my toe trapped and not being able to get to the brake pedal. This way seems safer to me.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Neil, you might want to think about that. The ability to back off the throttle is way more important than the speed you can get to the brakes.

[manta22]

I did it this way to prevent getting my toe trapped and not being able to get to the brake pedal. This way seems safer to me.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Neil, you might want to think about that. The ability to back off the throttle is way more important than the speed you can get to the brakes.

Thanks for all of these inputs from everyone. I'll take a look to see if there is any way I can put a toe strap above the pedal in a way that looks reasonably "non- fouling" to my big feet. 

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[Stainless1]

Neil, the throttle toe strap needs only have enough hook that you can pull it back if it is stuck forward.  It does not need to wrap around or be a loop, it can be over the top or on the side, but should be over part of your foot when it is on the throttle.
Getting to the brake fast is required for road racing, but not for LSR... the only time you use the brake will be a very low speeds, like in the pits, unloading or at the end of the run when you are tired of the car continuing to roll.