RLS 3 chamber shroud request/group buy - Page 3 - LotusTalk

spf4000 · 08-31-2009, 12:28 PM

There seems to be a decent number of people interested. Now it's just a matter of the price point and actual results.

Thomasio · 09-01-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spf4000

There seems to be a decent number of people interested. Now it's just a matter of the price point and actual results.

It will be an expensive mould, price would be in the $600 to $700 arena.

We can do it if enough people commit.

spf4000 · 09-01-2009, 11:00 AM

Still way cheaper and a better option for me than a A2W chargecooler due to less complexity and weight. I'd be willing to commit if the design is sound.

EricH · 09-03-2009, 07:48 PM

Ugh. What about making/selling a kit with the scoops, hose, and the "cones" that connect to the intercooler vent with patterns so that we cut on our own holes? $600 seems REALLY expensive for what it is (I mean, more $ that most would be willing to pay). Either we would have to live without the 3 chambers or figure that out on our own...?

Thomasio · 09-11-2009, 03:10 PM

Okay, first prototype will be ready in about a week.

I'm looking for someone with the ability to log flow (vane anemometer) and IAT's, before and after the supplemental flow setup.

If you are interested, PM me with your pitch.

shay2nak · 09-16-2009, 09:51 PM

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Monsi · 09-16-2009, 10:41 PM

qball · 09-20-2009, 06:45 PM

I'm wondering if this can be done with thermoplastic sheeting? Make a mold or buck out of wood and lay a sheet of hi-temp thermoplastic. Heat it up and lay it over the mold.

To make it easier, it would be made in halves and then marry the halves together?

$600 to $700 is A LOT for a fiberglass duct. That's why I stopped pursuing the project with my local fiberglass shop. I thought that this price point would be too high for most people here... Considering that the entire intercooler can be purchased for a few hundred dollars more.

qball · 10-17-2009, 07:29 PM

Is this dead?

Thomasio · 10-18-2009, 07:30 AM

Prototype nearly finished. I'm bonding a couple of panels and the outlets now.

Someone has volunteered to test & datalog, since my "mule" has a different supplemental ducting system.

Thomasio · 11-05-2009, 02:26 PM

Here is the ugly duckling prototype. We are ready to build them in carbon fiber. Price will be announced in a new thread, but will be somewhere north of 400 and south of 500.

spf4000 · 11-05-2009, 03:42 PM

What does it look like from the inside (or, what will it look like from the inside)?

Thomasio · 11-05-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spf4000

What does it look like from the inside (or, what will it look like from the inside)?

That photo doesn't show it well, but there are two air guides (in the photo, the carbon fiber portion is the right hand side air guide, the other is not shown).

The two air guides divide the volume into three portions, one for each "input air" source: the roof, and the two side scoops.

It is designed to use 2.5" high temperature air ducting.

azmurciev12 · 11-05-2009, 09:32 PM

man that looks promising.

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09-03-2009, 07:48 PM	#44 (permalink)
EricH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 621	Ugh. What about making/selling a kit with the scoops, hose, and the "cones" that connect to the intercooler vent with patterns so that we cut on our own holes? $600 seems REALLY expensive for what it is (I mean, more $ that most would be willing to pay). Either we would have to live without the 3 chambers or figure that out on our own...? __________________ Click links to see my 2008 Lotus Exige-S 240 , '99 M3, 505rwhp '89 Mustang ( sold) , '05 WRX STI ( sold) homepages or here for my M3 vid (11MB)

09-11-2009, 03:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Okay, first prototype will be ready in about a week. I'm looking for someone with the ability to log flow (vane anemometer) and IAT's, before and after the supplemental flow setup. If you are interested, PM me with your pitch. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

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08-31-2009, 12:28 PM	#41 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	There seems to be a decent number of people interested. Now it's just a matter of the price point and actual results.

09-01-2009, 11:00 AM	#43 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	Still way cheaper and a better option for me than a A2W chargecooler due to less complexity and weight. I'd be willing to commit if the design is sound.

09-20-2009, 06:45 PM	#48 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	I'm wondering if this can be done with thermoplastic sheeting? Make a mold or buck out of wood and lay a sheet of hi-temp thermoplastic. Heat it up and lay it over the mold. To make it easier, it would be made in halves and then marry the halves together? $600 to $700 is A LOT for a fiberglass duct. That's why I stopped pursuing the project with my local fiberglass shop. I thought that this price point would be too high for most people here... Considering that the entire intercooler can be purchased for a few hundred dollars more.

10-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#49 (permalink)
qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,516 Images: 3	Is this dead?

10-18-2009, 07:30 AM	#50 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Prototype nearly finished. I'm bonding a couple of panels and the outlets now. Someone has volunteered to test & datalog, since my "mule" has a different supplemental ducting system. __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel Last edited by Thomasio : 10-18-2009 at 07:53 AM.

11-05-2009, 02:26 PM	#51 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Here is the ugly duckling prototype. We are ready to build them in carbon fiber. Price will be announced in a new thread, but will be somewhere north of 400 and south of 500. Attached Images __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

11-05-2009, 03:42 PM	#52 (permalink)
spf4000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 606	What does it look like from the inside (or, what will it look like from the inside)?

11-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#54 (permalink)
azmurciev12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 118	man that looks promising.

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