_Shane_ Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I have a carbon coilpack cover for my supra and i have a set of aftermarket cam pulleys fitted, i want to cut out the front of the coilpack cover so you can see the cam pulleys etc how do i do this? Anyone cut carbon before etc just want to know if there is a special way to do this before i mess up my new coilpack cover thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Sparkplug Cover!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I can't imagine there being a "special" way to cut it, but I'd cut up your old one first, so if you make a mistake, you don't kill the carbon one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 this is what i use to cut carbon fiber http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190612661602?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 No dont do it! Are you putting a lexan window in or just leaving it open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You can get clear covers if you want to see the pulleys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 You need special cutting tools to cut carbon fibre, a normal saw will just splinter and delaminate it. Also, exposed cam gears are gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I have loads of carbon. You need a very good jigsaw and new blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 exposed cam gears are gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ta daaaa.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddan Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 where can we buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 ebay bud http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2JZGTE-2JZ-CLEAR-CAM-COVER-TIMING-BELT-COVER-TURBO-CAM-PULLEY-SUPRA-JZA80-DRIFT-/110960797734?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d5c76826 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 shane stop stop stop.... ebay blah blah ... you need a diamond cutting wheel on a dremil arbour i can grab one at work and post it out ...do you have a dremel fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 thats what i use , very good for straight lines but what if he needed rounded corners on the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I don't get it. If you want to see pulleys, what's wrong with a clear belt cover? Exposing cambelts is dumb imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 you can always paint the rear part of the clear cover if you only want the front showing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 you can always paint the rear part of the clear cover if you only want the front showing Or carbon fibre wrap/dip it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've done a few, it's really easy. Mark the area you want to cut, use a wood drill bit, and drill around the outline, odviously inside the line, then use a round file you join the holes together so to speak so the unwanted plastic part galled out. I then used a flapper where on the end of my drill to smooth out all the lines, and a half round file to finish off. It's not a long process, I could do 1 in an hour or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I did the same as hodge on my gauge pod, just get some masking tape to stop the drill slipping, start with a small wood drill piece, drill small holes inside the are you want to cut out, then use a file to file it out to desired window outline Should look awesome, I do like when you can see the after market can gears, a lot of engineering goes into them, its a shame to hide them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Should look awesome, I do like when you can see the after market can gears, a lot of engineering goes into them, its a shame to hide them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 this is ideally the look im after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 If your cutting real c/f pop some glass's on as you really don't want this in your eyes. I speak from a painful personal experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I don't get it. If you want to see pulleys, what's wrong with a clear belt cover? Exposing cambelts is dumb imo +1 A small stone in that area could cause expensive damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew_flux Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 As per hodge, duct tape first and then cut it. carbon splinters in your hand are not fun. learnt that one the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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