Weekend project... Boards, tunnel wrap, DC outlet, muffpot, bag.

[SRXSRULE]

Nothing better then a nice long weekend to get a few projects done. Thought I would post a few pictures.
I installed the burandt boards on my 12 and like several other posts have mentioned I did all the cutting with a fine tooth blade in an air saw. I cut the blade height down to about 3/16" and it allows you to cut curves very easy. quick clean work. The template worked perfect, not sure why some posts say dont follow it.
Next did the tunnel wrap while the boards were still off. Not sure on the exact material but its holds up AMAIZING on my dirt track race car. It has the clear protective coating over.
Next project was installing a 12v DC power outlet for emergency cell phone charging. I used the factory DC connector above the clutch and went with T-tap connectors to splice in my wiring. This is only for low amperage usage. I used plenty of dielectric grease in the splice and connections.
Re-mounted my muffpot on the y-pipe. This worked great last year but the clamps cam loose so while the sled was apart I installed a T-Bolt style clamp so it will not come loose again. This location is easy to get at by just dropping the side panle and heats much faster and hotter then over at the can.
Last picture is just showing the underhood bag and how it should be installed to get full usable space out of the bag. Some guys were unsure of where the top hook should go.

Now we just need snow!!!

 

[Excalibur]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing

 

[xc_rider08]

Nothing better then a nice long weekend to get a few projects done. Thought I would post a few pictures.
I installed the burandt boards on my 12 and like several other posts have mentioned I did all the cutting with a fine tooth blade in an air saw. I cut the blade height down to about 3/16" and it allows you to cut curves very easy. quick clean work. The template worked perfect, not sure why some posts say dont follow it.
Next did the tunnel wrap while the boards were still off. Not sure on the exact material but its holds up AMAIZING on my dirt track race car. It has the clear protective coating over.
Next project was installing a 12v DC power outlet for emergency cell phone charging. I used the factory DC connector above the clutch and went with T-tap connectors to splice in my wiring. This is only for low amperage usage. I used plenty of dielectric grease in the splice and connections.
Re-mounted my muffpot on the y-pipe. This worked great last year but the clamps cam loose so while the sled was apart I installed a T-Bolt style clamp so it will not come loose again. This location is easy to get at by just dropping the side panle and heats much faster and hotter then over at the can.
Last picture is just showing the underhood bag and how it should be installed to get full usable space out of the bag. Some guys were unsure of where the top hook should go.

Now we just need snow!!!

Where did u get the tunnel wrap? looks really good? any advice/tips for someone who is gonna be putting a tunnel wrap on?

thanks

 

[SRXSRULE]

I get a full wrap done on my race car every year. I had extra black material on hand. No need to buy a kit, its easy to install, just take your time.

If you get the clear coated stuff it doesnt matter how much you scratch the stuff installing it. All you have to do is go over it with a torch and the material goes right back to full gloss finish and scratch free.

I use a plastic squeegee and also a felt one to work the material. then you need an X-acto knife and a small propane torch. you can shrink or stretch the material with the heat. the trick to rivit heads is make a small hole for the air to escape with the tip of the knife, then quick apply of heat, work it with thumb and finger, quick heat again, work it more. When all the air is out you go over with the heat one last time keeping the heat on a little longer to "set" the memory of the wrap. Its now formed tightly and permantly to the shape of the rivit head. The same meathod applies to curves and multi layers of metal. Eric

 

[Pro116]

Looks good Eric!

 

[Teth-Air]

Be careful with that Muffpot because I had mine there and it started to move and damage the exhaust temperature sensor wire. I now moved it to the top of the can. Works better than I expected still.

 

[rotax]

Be careful with that Muffpot because I had mine there and it started to move and damage the exhaust temperature sensor wire. I now moved it to the top of the can. Works better than I expected still.

Yep, top of can does work great, maybe a few more mins to heat food...I dunno, never ran it on the Y.

I was actually wondering how you even access the muff pot there at the Ypipe?

 

[SRXSRULE]

It works great in that spot, drop the left side panel and it comes in and out as easy as it does over on the right side.

The key is it MUST be mounted well. I use a 3" T-bolt style clamp, just like the clamps you would use on a high boost turbo system. Eric

 

[GoBigParts]

Looks really good.