Lighter = Faster (N/A build thread #2)

infernosg · 02-17-2015, 08:35 AM

Worked on some more block-off plates last night since it's been so cold. Played with .025 in. Al and the leftover .063 in. ABS I had leftover from my door project.

Al plate for the radio delete:

ABS delete for the center console:

I made two of everything, even the Racepak plate. One out of Al and one out of ABS. I'm not sure which I want to use. The ABS is lighter and looks better, but I think that's just because it's black already. I'm leaning toward the Al because it's stiffer. I plan to mount USB ports for the display and Haltech in one of these panels so the extra stiffness is better.

02-17-2015, 08:35 AM	#10
infernosg IT'S ALIVE! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 811 Rep Power: 16	Worked on some more block-off plates last night since it's been so cold. Played with .025 in. Al and the leftover .063 in. ABS I had leftover from my door project. Al plate for the radio delete: ABS delete for the center console: I made two of everything, even the Racepak plate. One out of Al and one out of ABS. I'm not sure which I want to use. The ABS is lighter and looks better, but I think that's just because it's black already. I'm leaning toward the Al because it's stiffer. I plan to mount USB ports for the display and Haltech in one of these panels so the extra stiffness is better. __________________ '86 Mazda RX-7 Base '79 Mazda RX-7 GS