jackb_ms Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hello AllThe reservoir for the brake is in the way of the air box. I have modified the air box, how ever the mouth of the trumpet of cylinder 1 is slightly obstructed by the airbox modification.By slightly, i mean about 5-6mm high and around 10mm from the mouth of the trumpet, it is more like a step.The air box is a Autoteknix unit in GRPI understand that it is not a ideal to have an obstructionHow much this obstruction is hurting cylinder 1?A way to remove the obstruction would be to fit a remote reservoirs for the braking fluid. The only place i could fit it is below the master cylinderCan a remote reservoir be fitted below the master cylinder? What effect would it have on the braking?Or i could raise/ tilt the engine..What would you do?Thanks for your helpJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted October 17, 2016 Member Share Posted October 17, 2016 Can you add photos from the side and above?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Unless you are after every last bhp from your engine for racing, I doubt it will make any noticeable difference. I can't see remote reservoirs below the master cylinder being a good idea.Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hi GuysThank you for the giving me ideas.I'm working on removing the step and creating a smooth curved.To do that, I am using news paper and PVA glue instead of fiber glass and resin to test the modification of the air-box vs position of the reservoir and mouth of the trumpts.The idea behind using news paper and PVA glue, is that it should be fragile enough to brake if it force upon the reservoir or the mouth and it is a lot easier to remove and start againWhen I get the ideal position, i can then fiberglass the box shuthttps://www.dropbox.com/s/3u9ti6h0v2hurbp/DSC_0440.JPG?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/rlz9b2ta6w4g9yn/DSC_0441.JPG?dl=0Doesn't look very pretty but should work when finishJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 JackWhat engine and throttle bodies are fitted? Please can you also take a couple of pictures so we can see how the airbox fouls on the brake master cylinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Hi MarkIt's a VVC with roller barrels and Emerald with some magic from DVA.I make a trial fit at the weekend to see if the new shape gives more space and doesn't fouls the reservoir. I will take a couple of picture as well.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr500dom Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I`ve got an R500 K Series Caterham Carbon Airbox available if you want to do the job properly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I might be interested in the cf airbox if Jack isnt, depending on price.I'll BM you in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 Does your airbox already hav the cut out?If yes I may be interestedJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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