kevip6 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Hello All, I've not been so active on the forum over the last year, and I've not used the Westfield much this year as I've been concentrating on Archery competitions. However, due to a trapped nerve in my neck, I'm having to take a forced break from archery and so I'm going to spend some more time on and hopefully in the Westfield this winter and next year in general. So, seen as I may have questions and so people who may be doing similar upgrades can see what I'm up to an chip in as and when I thought I'd document my winter upgrades in a thread! The list is: Carbon Cycle Wings Carbon Arch Protectors Carbon Tunnel Carbon foot matts Carbon Dash - including all new switches DigiDash connected to the DL1 Logger Carbon Side Panels from mhc General tidy up of the electrics I have a rear duffuser to fit but I'm going to look at that as I'm not sure I have an easy fit due to the positions of my fuel pumps. Plus possibly a cage but that's later I also plan on raising the ride height by an inch as I'm VERY low at the moment and whilst it's great to drive on track it's no fun on the road as every bump runs the risk of grounding out. I may also play with suspension settings and ARB's to make it more comfortable for the road but easily swapped back to track setup. All in a bid to use to more often in 2016 I'll post some pictures of how she looks now and hopefully document my progress with photos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 First question: What's the best tool for cutting the carbon fibre sheets / dash to shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKARM Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I used a dremel and make sure you have a good dust mask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Frankland (T3OMF) Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 As above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I used a grinder with a fine cutting disc to get close on my tunnel top, finished it off with the dremel & a belt sander on the straight bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Looks like you have a similar upgrade list to me. Where did you get your Carbon cycle wings from? Cheers Andy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 I used a dremel and make sure you have a good dust mask! Cheers Russ, Which cutting attachment? Looks like you have a similar upgrade list to me. Where did you get your Carbon cycle wings from? Cheers Andy Hi Andy, I got the Aerodynamix CSR style ones. I'm going to fix them with Probolts and countersink washers after not being happy with my last big heat / fibre glass fittings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy (Sycho) Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Cheers Kev, Look forward to seeing some photos. Still Can't make my mind up to which ones to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I taped over the complete dash with masking tape and then used a jigsaw on mine, then tweaked to finish with a file Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dombanks Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 i do like a good tidy up of electrics. (please help me i think im going a bit cabin feverish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Barlow - Show and Events Co-ordinator Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I used these, easy to use on radius cuts, no splinting and last for ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I used these on all my carbon cutting and worded great with no splits or chips. http://www.easycomposites.co.uk/#!/tools-equipment-and-supplies/perma-grit-tools/19mm-and-32mm-rotary-discs-with-arbor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE04* Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Used the same as Lewis on a Dremel,they also sell sanding blocks for the edeges with a rough and smoother side you get a nice finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Fantastic guys, that links for the links. I started work this morning before an afternoon of wall papering! So I've raised the front by about 10am, disconnected the ARBs front and rear, removed the tunnel Ali panels and started to disassemble the dash. Pictures when back at work on monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevip6 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Some pictures: Before we start: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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