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Varn · 08-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Carbon fiber upper grill block

Not really 38s but my van has a 3800 engine.

I am investigating better areo for my camo van.

I've thinking of stretching dacron fabric over the front of my car to build an areo front shield. The beauty of Polyester fabric is that it shrinks when heat is applied. Making a taunt smooth surface.

Today I got a piece of material stretched it over the front of the van and was amazed at the nice shape that was formed. It connects to the hood and headlights to a great extent. I hadn't treated the car with any mold release. Just a trial run. I am trying to decide whether to remove the plastic cladding and stretch the cloth over a hoop at the bottom. After seeing this I may just make the composite over the existing bumper cover.

My trial reminded me very much of the front end protective bras that were widely used for stone and rock chips. I bet they could be revived with slight modification to their original designs.

From an eco perspective as I interpret them, I don't want to spend more money than I might save. Bad karma.

08-19-2010, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Varn Do more with less Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Eastern Missouri Posts: 930 OD - '05 Ford Econoline 90 day: 18.64 mpg (US) Joetta - '86 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo Oil Burner TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 49.71 mpg (US) Benzilla - '85 Mercedes Benz 300D 90 day: 28.08 mpg (US) Thanks: 66 Thanked 177 Times in 112 Posts	Bra for my 38s :) Carbon fiber upper grill block Not really 38s but my van has a 3800 engine. I am investigating better areo for my camo van. I've thinking of stretching dacron fabric over the front of my car to build an areo front shield. The beauty of Polyester fabric is that it shrinks when heat is applied. Making a taunt smooth surface. Today I got a piece of material stretched it over the front of the van and was amazed at the nice shape that was formed. It connects to the hood and headlights to a great extent. I hadn't treated the car with any mold release. Just a trial run. I am trying to decide whether to remove the plastic cladding and stretch the cloth over a hoop at the bottom. After seeing this I may just make the composite over the existing bumper cover. My trial reminded me very much of the front end protective bras that were widely used for stone and rock chips. I bet they could be revived with slight modification to their original designs. From an eco perspective as I interpret them, I don't want to spend more money than I might save. Bad karma. __________________ “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.” George Orwell “Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom in Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed.” – Noah Webster, 1787 Last edited by Varn; 08-19-2010 at 11:06 PM..