Creating UBERCLAM! Was "Repairing the clam" - Page 5 - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 03-22-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrikos

Wow! Very impressive, Randy!
I'll be shipping you my clam ASAP!

Not that I want to get into this business... I DO NOT... but we think we can do a normal clam like this in about 15 hours now.

Patricko · 03-22-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Bill is also reading this thread and complaining I am getting all the credit.

I think Bill needs to get back to work

Andrikos · 03-22-2006, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Bill is also reading this thread and complaining I am getting all the credit.

Tell Bill to stop bitching and moaning...

Andrikos · 03-22-2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Not that I want to get into this business... I DO NOT... but we think we can do a normal clam like this in about 15 hours now.

Hmmm,
15 hours * $80/hr = $1,200
Material cost = $400 (?)
Shipping to and fro = $500 (?)

Grand total = $2,100

Is that too cheap/expensive?

NtflBlueLiz · 03-22-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrikos

Hmmm,
15 hours * $80/hr = $1,200
Material cost = $400 (?)
Shipping to and fro = $500 (?)

Grand total = $2,100

Is that too cheap/expensive?

New clam is about $1,800.00 plus shipping.
You figure it out!

Randy Chase · 03-22-2006, 04:18 PM

New clam is ~$2100.00

For me, there is no shipping for fixing my clam, but there is for a new clam.

Materials were actually around $100.00. Still needs paint and film. I am guessing my actual costs are about $1000. Was it a good move financially? As I mentioned a lot earlier in this thread, if I had known how much damage there was, I would not have done this. Buying a new clam made more sense. But I had already started. So... if we are spending this much effort/money, why not end up with a better than new clam? An UberClam?

When we are done, this will be (to me) worth more than a new clam.

Eyelise · 03-22-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NtflBlueLiz

New clam is about $1,800.00 plus shipping.
You figure it out!

But it wouldn't be an UberClam

EburgE · 03-22-2006, 05:16 PM

Randy, with the investment, it might be work giving a few moments to the question "How will I treat my uber-clam better than before?"

I think some lifestyle changes may be in order here.

Stan · 03-22-2006, 05:29 PM

I think this is a terrific project and the car will be unique and not "ruined" or whatever. It will also save money over time as the thing will break cones and not itself in the future. Maybe it can even take a truck tread laying on the highway now! Not to mention making it up driveways, trailers, and ramps more easily. In the mean time there will be pride and satisfaction at a job well done and less nervousness around the cones = peace of mind.

Kudos in advance!

tom@kartboy · 03-22-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

The good news is that we have color mixer for the new glass/resin that is close to Saffron Yellow, so I hope it does not end up looking to ghetto until it is painted.

Randy
you might try and get some sticker vinal and use that for the temp color. it would look a hell of a lot better than the pokemon cars we have down here running ****ty primer body kits

tom

zOOmz · 03-22-2006, 07:07 PM

I have a lot of experience matching paint on fiberglass, mostly on boats. Even if you get factory paint doesn't guarantee a match. If it is urethane, you have to consider how the catalyst and other additives will affect the color. Is there metallic in the paint? Or is it sprayed on after the color and then clear-coated? Yellow is not the easiest color to match.

Good luck with coloring the UBERCLAM.

z

Randy Chase · 03-23-2006, 01:03 PM

Work is continuing on the UberClam. Though a bit slower...

You can see the shape is done. What we have decided to do, is to build up on the inside of the clam, a layer of foam that will be ecapsulated by carbon/kevlar and resin. It should be like a bullet proof surfboard.

Car getting jacked up in rear soon for the rear track brace-

Test fitting foamed clam on the car...

Note driveway area was wetted down and washed for the foam particles.

Irishfan04 · 03-23-2006, 01:06 PM

It's all coming together very nicely...the new lines look great on the chassis when taken as a whole.

Nice SLR!

ekological · 03-23-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishfan04

Nice SLR!

I was just going to mention the SLR!! Maybe it's Bill's and Randy is paying more per hour for the repair

Zippy_Slug · 03-23-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishfan04

Nice SLR!

Yeah.. he made sure to get that in the shot, I'm sure.

choi0706 · 03-23-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zippy_Slug

Yeah.. he made sure to get that in the shot, I'm sure.

show off!

Randy Chase · 03-23-2006, 05:21 PM

The SLR is a customer's getting outfitted with cameras for Gumball in Europe.

Stan · 03-23-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

The SLR is a customer's getting outfitted with cameras for Gumball in Europe.

Well..this install better be just right..better keep the car as long as possible...to be sure..check it..double check it... Oh, it's not that Ferrari guy is it?

Randy Chase · 03-23-2006, 08:42 PM

lol... no, a nice local guy.

Some updates. The clam is now completely foamed in the front, at least 1" thick almost everywhere.

Reminds me of a bat ray

OneFastLotus · 03-23-2006, 09:02 PM

Project looks great!

LOL @ the SLR, good stuff.

You should have moulded some death race spikes on the front. Give a whole new meaning to "taking cones with you".

03-22-2006, 04:18 PM	#86 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	New clam is ~$2100.00 For me, there is no shipping for fixing my clam, but there is for a new clam. Materials were actually around $100.00. Still needs paint and film. I am guessing my actual costs are about $1000. Was it a good move financially? As I mentioned a lot earlier in this thread, if I had known how much damage there was, I would not have done this. Buying a new clam made more sense. But I had already started. So... if we are spending this much effort/money, why not end up with a better than new clam? An UberClam? When we are done, this will be (to me) worth more than a new clam. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#88 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Randy, with the investment, it might be work giving a few moments to the question "How will I treat my uber-clam better than before?" I think some lifestyle changes may be in order here. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

03-23-2006, 01:03 PM	#92 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Work is continuing on the UberClam. Though a bit slower... You can see the shape is done. What we have decided to do, is to build up on the inside of the clam, a layer of foam that will be ecapsulated by carbon/kevlar and resin. It should be like a bullet proof surfboard. Car getting jacked up in rear soon for the rear track brace- Test fitting foamed clam on the car... Note driveway area was wetted down and washed for the foam particles. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-23-2006, 05:21 PM	#97 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	The SLR is a customer's getting outfitted with cameras for Gumball in Europe. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-23-2006, 08:42 PM	#99 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	lol... no, a nice local guy. Some updates. The clam is now completely foamed in the front, at least 1" thick almost everywhere. Reminds me of a bat ray __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-22-2006, 05:29 PM	#89 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	I think this is a terrific project and the car will be unique and not "ruined" or whatever. It will also save money over time as the thing will break cones and not itself in the future. Maybe it can even take a truck tread laying on the highway now! Not to mention making it up driveways, trailers, and ramps more easily. In the mean time there will be pride and satisfaction at a job well done and less nervousness around the cones = peace of mind. Kudos in advance!

03-22-2006, 07:07 PM	#91 (permalink)
zOOmz Guest Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,682 Images: 42	I have a lot of experience matching paint on fiberglass, mostly on boats. Even if you get factory paint doesn't guarantee a match. If it is urethane, you have to consider how the catalyst and other additives will affect the color. Is there metallic in the paint? Or is it sprayed on after the color and then clear-coated? Yellow is not the easiest color to match. Good luck with coloring the UBERCLAM. z

03-23-2006, 01:06 PM	#93 (permalink)
Irishfan04 Bunny Carpooler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs Posts: 1,420 Images: 1	It's all coming together very nicely...the new lines look great on the chassis when taken as a whole. Nice SLR!

03-23-2006, 09:02 PM	#100 (permalink)
OneFastLotus Loch Ness Monster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,531	Project looks great! LOL @ the SLR, good stuff. You should have moulded some death race spikes on the front. Give a whole new meaning to "taking cones with you". __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

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