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Old 12-04-2003, 10:47 AM
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Carbon fiber

Heres a place you can get carbon fiber plates and rods at a reasonable price.http://www.arts-hobby.com/store/item...pid=1&pcatid=0

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Old 12-04-2003, 04:06 PM
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Old 12-07-2003, 03:52 AM
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ok i no this is off the topic but im thinking aobut replacing the tanish looking thing that u put up front to cover the servo and other stuff ive seen ppl with clear plastic ones but i was wondering about aluminum (from a can) would that interfear with anything? thanks
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Old 12-07-2003, 01:02 PM
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wait a minute so the hood in the body kits are carbon fiber
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What is the best way to cut/shape the Carbon Fiber material?
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Old 12-07-2003, 07:13 PM
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The hoods in the body kit are plastic that's been painted to look like carbon fiber.

To cut carbon fiber you can use a Dremel tool with cutting and sanding bits. You'll want to use eye protection, a mask and even medical gloves.
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Old 12-07-2003, 10:13 PM
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That should not be a problem, I use rubber gloves alot when I work on computers. And I have masks & Eye proitection around from other projects also. Thanks for the tips.
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