FYI: worked on an idea, and it worked out (for me)

Panoz26 · #1 08-13-2010, 03:48 PM

I have been wrestling with my transmission tunnel as well as the ability to fill it when changing fluid - so, I finally decided to cut my tunnel in 3 pieces - top and 2 sides, welded some flat stock on the back, nut inserts and now I have a very removeable tunnel when the need arises -- no more taking out the seat(s) to do any type of work.

Just FYI....

Devin

PanozDuke · #2 08-13-2010, 05:42 PM

Devin,
I think that is a great idea. I think I'll do it in aluminum while I'm at it.

Mike

Gatorac · #3 08-13-2010, 07:20 PM

I made a new 3 piece tunnel out of 24ga sheet metal. I think it must be 500lbs lighter then the original tunnel.

Jim woodruff · #4 08-14-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatorac

I made a new 3 piece tunnel out of 24ga sheet metal. I think it must be 500lbs lighter then the original tunnel.

Now thats a great Idea. The gasket material for the front of the tunnel ,we used fiberglass packing rope from a fireplace shop. Glued it in place and works great.

Cobrafang · #5 08-14-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Panoz26

I have been wrestling with my transmission tunnel as well as the ability to fill it when changing fluid - so, I finally decided to cut my tunnel in 3 pieces - top and 2 sides, welded some flat stock on the back, nut inserts and now I have a very removeable tunnel when the need arises -- no more taking out the seat(s) to do any type of work.

Just FYI....

Devin

To quote Eric, this thread is fiction with out photos!

Well I used different words.

Gatorac · #6 08-14-2010, 11:27 AM

I made one for Jimimac and I don't think he's put it in the car yet. Maybe he can post up a couple of pics.

David Eastman · #7 08-15-2010, 08:17 AM

Now I know how a red headed step child feels.

Gatorac · #8 08-15-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by David Eastman

Now I know how a red headed step child feels.

How about, I gave my first draft to Jimimac and made me a better one. Crybaby

Blue Streak 21 · #9 08-15-2010, 07:45 PM

I like the idea of making refilling the tranny easier.

During my quest to remove weight from the Panoz I remade the tunnel from sheet alum. I didn't go to the extent of making it multi-peice (which sounds like a great idea!), since I also removed the passenger seat to save 32 lbs (with harness removed too). I used weather strip to make the seal to the interior, and insulated the inside with some of that hi-tech multi-layer aluminum. Holding up pretty well so far.

Panoz26 · #10 08-16-2010, 07:10 PM

Sorry. Been busy getting the car ready for VIR. I can send pics of it installed.

Devin

Gatorac · #11 08-16-2010, 08:25 PM

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and insulated the inside with some of that hi-tech multi-layer aluminum.

No need for heat shielding in the roadster. Nice and cool inside.

David Eastman · #12 08-16-2010, 10:33 PM

Hook a Brother up.

Cobrafang · #13 08-17-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by David Eastman

Hook a Brother up.

Hey David,

Since I can't get the guys with the setup to post pictures I thought I would ask the guy who does not have it in the hopes you have the pictures?

panozracing · #14 08-17-2010, 08:13 PM

OK...OK....Enough with the begging.....

I have an aluminum one piece tunnel that I very simply added an access panel right where the fill hole is and you can remove the panel with a screw driver. A little heat mat on the drivers side and your set. K.I.S.S. words to live by!!!

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