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Anyone know how to get the centre post of out a version R wing? I have one without it but I didn't remove it myself. Is it as simple as taking off those small screws around the base and fibreglassing over it or does the version R wing not have those like the standard wing does?

Looking at doing the same to a potentially a carbon fibre wing from the group buy.
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Undo 4 screws and remove the center post.
Fill in the center with filler.

Having said that, even with the center post that area is a weak spot, so by filling it, it simply shifts the weak spot further along.

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Astron_Boy wrote:Undo 4 screws and remove the center post.
Fill in the center with filler.

Having said that, even with the center post that area is a weak spot, so by filling it, it simply shifts the weak spot further along.

Can take a picture if you'd like.
You could add some thin sheet metal then?
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Honestly don't think that would solve it.
The plastic simply dries out and then begins splintering.
Probably a wrap in fiberglass would strengthen it...
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No worries, thanks Dan. Wasn't sure if the vR wing had those screws or not.

I'm going to take my current one up to a panel shop and see what they think.
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You could always put a carbon sock over the wing itself and epoxy it down. Lightweight, looks good AND strengthens the f*ck out of it.
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fraz91 wrote:You could always put a carbon sock over the wing itself and epoxy it down. Lightweight, looks good AND strengthens the f*ck out of it.
Not a bad idea.
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Sounds more expensive than just drilling some sort of reinforcement bar into the wing to me. Where do I acquire said sock?
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Daniel2019 wrote:Sounds more expensive than just drilling some sort of reinforcement bar into the wing to me. Where do I acquire said sock?
It's on the pricier side, but will work without too much fuss. ;)

As for acquiring it, have a look around boat chandler's and the like, they've often got heaps as it's used to build masts and other rigging components.

Also: http://www.carbonfiber.com.au/category4_1.htm

A reinforcing bar will be difficult to just "drill" into the wing. Unless you use a router or biscuit cutter to cut into the underside of the wing and place a reinforcing bar in that way, it'll be a right pain in the ass. If you do just cut away the section you're laying the bar into, then you'll have to fibreglass it back together anyway.
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!

until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
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