IanT Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 I'm hopefully fitting a change-up LED soon and would appreciate any special tips for drilling a large-ish hole in the carbon-fibre dash. I've noticed some holes drilled into my CF airbox and they've resulted in plenty of unsightly cracks. Keen to avoid that when I do it ... Cheers, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 Sharp drill at high speed! Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM website See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 masking tape on either side beforehand worked for me. and if your drill is sharp to begin with it won't be after drilling the hole - carbon blunts drills very effectively... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanT Posted June 25, 2003 Author Share Posted June 25, 2003 Thanks guys ... I've wimped out for the time being and ripped out the main beam warning light (which is dim and crap to start off with) replaced with new shiny Halfords red warning light for the change-up. The Stack light from DT should arrive tomorrow but the cheapo Halfords light looks plenty bright enough at the moment. Now works a treat (thanks again Arnie for the tip about the Stack outputs) Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 Hi Ian Obvious point but if doing any work on cutting carbon fibre it's worth using a proper facemask. Carbon fibre is very nasty sharp stuff and I believe the dust is carconogenic. Take care when hoovering up afterwards too! I cut holes in my home made dash using just ordinary drillls, hacksaw and file and the material is actually quite easy to cut. Found the same with bits of an old Le Mans car I cut up too so it wasn't just soft carbon sheet. Some people do report that their drill bits wear out quickly but that may be due to drill bit quality. The worst part is worrying what might happen if you drill in the wrong place or split the carbon fibre... Andy Couchman Q831FDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permagrit Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Easy way to cut and shape Carbon is using Permagrit Tools. These are madefrom tungsten carbide grit brased to steel. We make cutting discs to fit a Dremel etc. Also a large range of hand tools. We supply McLaren, Jodan, Williams etc, and they use the tools everyday ! http://www.permagrit.com Give me a ring if you want to know a local stockist. 0800 298 5121 Regards, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Dremel tools are brilliant. Small hole and just open up to suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Rothwell Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 This was the bit I didnt fancy when I fitted my Ign Button. Turned out to be no problem - dirilled it CAREFULLY with a hole cutter and a little (gosh) VASELINE. 😳 Edit That is of course Drilled - my spelling gremlins strike again ! Who needs a Helmet - Get an Affro ! Clickhere to see Car and AFFRO ! Member 6790 Superlight 0075 - K7 LYT Edited by - Dave Rothwell on 3 Jul 2003 14:01:14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 I've drilled and shaped my cf dash loads of times without any fuss. Recently fitted new dash lights all over. I'm rather pleased with the result. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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