9m11RS-R - creation of a modern icon - '74 3.0RSR on 9m64RS platform
03-23-2011, 08:57 PM
#166
Addict
Rennlist
Lifetime Member
Rennlist
Lifetime Member
03-25-2011, 06:33 AM
#167
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
03-25-2011, 11:04 PM
#168
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
The boys were back on the build of the 9m11RS today, this time to permanently bond the rear quarters onto the shell now that we are happy with all the panel fits.
The first stage of the job was to make clamping strips for the screwed joint along the engine lid, remove the screws & panels, clean & prepare the glue joint face on the car to bare metal and to etch & prime the under arch areas whist we had clear access.
The bonding agent we use is a Valvoline product called Plio Grip which apparently is the same stuff that BMW use to bond on the carbon roof of the M3CSL. The glue comes as a two part mix system and we use pretty much one tube per panel. Once the glue has been applied, it's all hands to the pumps screwing on the panel to get it fully positioned and clamped before the adhesive starts to fix.
The first stage of the job was to make clamping strips for the screwed joint along the engine lid, remove the screws & panels, clean & prepare the glue joint face on the car to bare metal and to etch & prime the under arch areas whist we had clear access.
The bonding agent we use is a Valvoline product called Plio Grip which apparently is the same stuff that BMW use to bond on the carbon roof of the M3CSL. The glue comes as a two part mix system and we use pretty much one tube per panel. Once the glue has been applied, it's all hands to the pumps screwing on the panel to get it fully positioned and clamped before the adhesive starts to fix.
03-25-2011, 11:08 PM
#169
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
Once both panels were bonded they were left to set over the weekend, hence we should be beginning the final paint preparation processes next week.
04-19-2011, 03:27 PM
#174
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
Sorry guys, it's been a hectic couple of weeks in the shop and although I have been taking photos, by the time I get home I did not have the energy to edit & post them.
The main work on the body to date is the preparation of the panels for primer, the first photos show the preparation work on the rear quarters which involved levelling the adhesive which we used to plug the screw holes used for attaching the panel to the steel quarters.
The main work on the body to date is the preparation of the panels for primer, the first photos show the preparation work on the rear quarters which involved levelling the adhesive which we used to plug the screw holes used for attaching the panel to the steel quarters.
04-19-2011, 03:33 PM
#175
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
Sods law meant that the weather played its part in the finishing when the temperature plummeted for a week when we applied the ahesive plugs, hence Owen had to focus on preparing the rest of the carbon panels. He came back to the quarters & shaved off the joints ready for Marc to do the detail blends.
The photos here show Owen hard at work flatting off the carbon panels and doing the detail sanding around the brake apertures.
The photos here show Owen hard at work flatting off the carbon panels and doing the detail sanding around the brake apertures.
04-19-2011, 03:51 PM
#178
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
The obvious finishing touch to the car is going to be the wheels, so we're currently looking into all the available options in 17" & 18" diameters (to clear the 964RS brakes). One option we have is to make custom billet centres with reverse bolted outers, so the next question is what style?
Here's one of my favourites which is also somewhat "period" fo a 70's to 80's 911 race car. These are an original set of Momo magnesium rims that I've had lurking in my cupboard for around 20 years, believed to be from a 956 or 962 - whilst I have four of them they cannot be used due to the age of the magnesium, odd rim diameter and the bolt-on tyre design (which I am told was done to stop the tyres rotating on the rim from the torque of the engine). Anyway, the point of showing them is that we think the simple style would look great on the RSR.....
Incidentally, if anyone does know definitively what car they are from I would appreciate some feedback. The wheels are approximately 420-425mm diameter (16.5") and I have a pair 14.5" wide, a 13" and a 12.5".
Here's one of my favourites which is also somewhat "period" fo a 70's to 80's 911 race car. These are an original set of Momo magnesium rims that I've had lurking in my cupboard for around 20 years, believed to be from a 956 or 962 - whilst I have four of them they cannot be used due to the age of the magnesium, odd rim diameter and the bolt-on tyre design (which I am told was done to stop the tyres rotating on the rim from the torque of the engine). Anyway, the point of showing them is that we think the simple style would look great on the RSR.....
Incidentally, if anyone does know definitively what car they are from I would appreciate some feedback. The wheels are approximately 420-425mm diameter (16.5") and I have a pair 14.5" wide, a 13" and a 12.5".
04-19-2011, 09:36 PM
#179
Addict
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Rennlist
Site Sponsor
Thread Starter
Talk about details......
The carbon wings (fenders) are not as stiff along the mounting edge as the original steel panels, so as a precaution we're welding nuts onto a backing plate to use instead of the usual self-tappers & clips. It all takes time, but there's only one way to build a car if you want it right.
The carbon wings (fenders) are not as stiff along the mounting edge as the original steel panels, so as a precaution we're welding nuts onto a backing plate to use instead of the usual self-tappers & clips. It all takes time, but there's only one way to build a car if you want it right.