Project: LEXA

[chatnoir]

excellent work and dedication dude, very retailer and delicate...

[The boy 4rm oz]

Well today I was home from school cos I am sick so I thought I may as well try to get my radiator mounted.

First I measured and drilled some holes:

Yes I know that middle lower hole is a bit churned up. There was a hole there already and the drill bit tore away the space in between the hole I was drilling and the existing hole. Don't worry, I hill be hiding the damage with some mesh strips.
Here is the radiator mounted:

And from the underside:

The radiator ended up being just a little bit crooked, you can only notice this if you are looking at it directly like this. I will fiddle with the holes to make it sit perfectly before I finish drilling the holes for the inlet and outlet.
Here is a pic of the distance between the radiator and the actual floor (using my desk an an example):

The gap is around 1.5-2 cm and will probably end up being close to 3cm when the radiator is properly installed and once I make the case feet a bit taller.

I have come up with a solution for my cases height issue. I was thinking of using a few standard metal washers to jack the height up a little but after having so much time on my hands today I got thinking. I really have 4 realistic options.

Option 1:
I use the standard metal washers...looks tacky.

Option 2:
I cut the difference in height off the perfect LEXA front fascia...risk destroying it.

Option 3:
I make 4 mini spacers (same design as the existing ones) to help raise the height, should give me around 3-4mm in extra height...very time consuming, don't think I have enough green plexi left.

Option 4:
I make 8 small washers out of green plexi to use instead of the metal ones...should look AWESOME.

I am going to go with option 4 but how to make the washers??? I haven't thought of that part yet. Well I probably have all day tomorrow to think about that so I'll keep you posted. Until then...

Happy Modding.

[Cobra]

small holesaw?
the holesaw set i have goes all the way down to about an inch diameter.
that would make the middle hole with the guide drill bit and a perfect circular cutout that would only have to be polished later.
to polish just sandwich them on a long screw between 2 nuts and chuck them up in a drill
hold against some sandpaper till they shine =o)
great build by the way

[The boy 4rm oz]

I have a holesaw but the size I need would be 1cm lol. I think I will have to just them out with a jigsaw or the Dremel and the but them on the bolt and attach it to the drill for a quick file with the good ol' file in the vice trick lol.

[The boy 4rm oz]

After thinking about my little problem I think I could use the hole to cut out the smallest circle I can with the hole saws at my disposal and then bolt them all together and grind most of the size off until I get my desired size. The only problem with this is the size the guide makes with the holesaw, this will be much larger than the bolts I am using. Looks like i will have to glue the plexi washers in place.

[Eclecticos]

Great Job . .mounting the radiator!
I'd go with option #4 Make some pimpin' green plexi feet for her.

[b4i7]

i say go with option 4 as well, mount them just under where the feet meet the black...that would look kickin!

[The boy 4rm oz]

i say go with option 4 as well, mount them just under where the feet meet the black...that would look kickin!

I was thinking of putting them in between the mesh and and the handle itself but I like your idea. The only downside, your way may alter the strength of the feet because the weight is going to the washers not the feet as a whole. I will try both ways and see what they look like before I stick the washers in place.

I may get around to getting them done today. I'm home again from school today (damn flu, homework building up) so after I finish the last of my assignments which are or were due this week (that I know of) I will try to get a start on them.

Thanks for your comments and suggestions guys, it means a lot.

[DonT-FeaR]

hmm ur in a pickle, thats in the jar with the lid shut....


going home tomorrow =-(

what about a small washer the same size as the bottem on the feet and try blend it in... idk i got 22 hours of flying so ill think about it then get well soon m8 ttyl



omg i think i worked something out !! what if you use the mechano set washers!!!! they may fit then paint then however u want! oh then u can give me about 10 right angle bits for my mod!!! omg works 4 me =-) ttyl

[The boy 4rm oz]

Well I tried standard washers and in need about 3 of them to make up the required height that I need, it just looks tacky. If I make the plastic ones then I still may need 1 standard washer but it won't look so out of place. Shame mate, I am out of the right angle pieces. Cya when ya get back.