Custom/Hybrid Jloria's "Ah, freakout!" build...2012 Superfreak -4.3

[jloria]

Here's my botch job on my padding...i was going in one direction with padding size and then decided to switch it up

this caused all kinds of problems for me but I was at the point of no return...i know the hyrdoturf will cover it but I have pieces that I am not happy with at all...

 

[Sanoman]

you really needed to come out more with the top and bottom of the hold.So they would stick together (unless you didn't want to). You could stick a piece out on the edges of the two,but pre-shape it beforehand.The turf will cover up all evil mistakes,don't sweat it!

 

[jloria]

you really needed to come out more with the top and bottom of the hold.So they would stick together (unless you didn't want to). You could stick a piece out on the edges of the two,but pre-shape it beforehand.The turf will cover up all evil mistakes,don't sweat it!

I should have taken more pics from the top...my bad

the pads extend out about 3/4 to 1" past the wings...i just jacked it all up, looks like frankenpadding

the wings have 9mm on top...26mm underneath
bottom of the tray underneath the wings= 26mm
sides of the inside footwells=9mm( actually just a small triangle has this, the rest is 26mm)
gunwales=9mm

 

[Sanoman]

l still think you could add more to it and shape it.

 

[jloria]

l still think you could add more to it and shape it.

you are right...

I maybe going out of town this weekend, if not...i will probably add some pieces to fill up the gaps I have...

I made this template of hydroturf for the sides:





its curved to match the ski but I was wondering if you guys just use a straight template and use the heat gun to make the curves?

 

[swapmeet]

On your gaps, I've used black silicone to fill those if you don't want to make little filler strips.

Doesnt look too bad, I suck at padding and turfing holds too.... Don't beat yourself up.

When I did mine, I found that I could build it up too much and then sand it down to the shape I wanted.

 

[jloria]

Here's my updates after a few weeks...Some things came up. I ended up opting to have someone finish my turf since I just didn't have the time. I also ended up selling a spare hull so it worked out very well for me.



Here are the pics:




Turf guy is for hire here in Florida. Please pm me and I will give you his number if interested.

At my request, he turfed my chin pad, tray sides, FFH, tray bottom, and even made me a pole pad at no charge.


I asked him to cut out the tray bottom( padding + hydro turf) but not glue it down. I will be adding a rear strap after I ride it to figure out my foot placement.

Also put some S-glass over the FFH. I had a seam that I wanted to clean up + make it a tad bit stronger. I used screws to install it...If I had to do it over again, I would heave used rivets instead. I left the screws in and ground the ends off + down. The glass was used to cover them up and add strength.



. It wasn't my best work but it's done. I used some black pigment for looks but it looks like crap against the carbon...No worries though.

 

[jloria]

2nd engine/pump/midshaft alignment to get everything finalized.



I have been alone in the shop for most of the build...I am a smaller guy so I used some old dirtbike tires to flip the ski over without scratching anything since I dont have any help.

Also used a rolling stand to help get the engine into the ski.

 

[jloria]

I was able to 5200 all my engine bay plumbing(black), mocked up my ebox with the CF mount...needs to be offset b/c of the headpipe.

I also mocked up my rule 500's and prepped the area by sanding and the acetone...also sanded the the rule cages for better mechanical bond.





**NOTE to SF owners that will install their own front foot holds**:
Fit your coupler cover and bilges FIRST!!!!! then install the thing.

 

[jloria]

Although I have talked to JM at least 4 times about the midshaft install....I can never remember where to fill in the midshaft with silicone.

I took some pics and need help b/c I have totally forgotten.




Is it area #1 with blue pen? There's a small lip...

Is it area #2 with the calipers? Do I fill this area in?

Is it area #3 with the the screwdriver?


OR is it a completely different area?

 

[jloria]

The midshaft was a tad bit low against the engine side of the coupler.

I decided to use a .5 shim to bring it up some.

Is it ok to put a shim in this area?





It seemed to work but I could go without it. I checked the manual and it was still within tolerance...That's if the manual tolerances apply to kawaii style couplers. I am assuming so.

 

[Pablo]

I always silicone the outermost edge of the midshaft...and run a external bead with my finger against the housing to the bulkhead. That shim is fine as long as u seal it up good. Looking forward to ur ride report. I was real close to buying this hull too. Congrats on a nice build.

 

[ProSouth]

I also siliconed the outermost edge.

 

[jloria]

CF EBOX MOUNT...didnt come with instructions...has 3 holes in the middle to mate up against the bulkhead it seems. 2 other holes for the outside of the ebox. Also came with some large washers not pictured here, but will be installed.

I have looked for threads detailing the CF mount install with not much luck.

I was told by JSS that I have a couch ebox. I didn't know there was a difference, but the 3 holes in the middle of the mount line up perfectly with 3 rubber plugs/washers on the back of the ebox.


I used button heads to flush up against the back of the ebox, the will go through the firewall. The other 2 holes are for the outside of the ebox.

Here's my setup. If you have a better way to mount it up, please let me know or post some pics please.

 

[jloria]

I always silicone the outermost edge of the midshaft...and run a external bead with my finger against the housing to the bulkhead. That shim is fine as long as u seal it up good. Looking forward to ur ride report. I was real close to buying this hull too. Congrats on a nice build.

Thanks for the help. It will look very similar to yours with the black turf and all.

Come on down to Jax and take it for a spin!

 

[jloria]

I also siliconed the outermost edge.

Thank you sir!

 

[JetManiac]

I was able to 5200 all my engine bay plumbing(black), mocked up my ebox with the CF mount...needs to be offset b/c of the headpipe.

I also mocked up my rule 500's and prepped the area by sanding and the acetone...also sanded the the rule cages for better mechanical bond.


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**NOTE to SF owners that will install their own front foot holds**:
Fit your coupler cover and bilges FIRST!!!!! then install the thing.

There is another style coupler cover that works better in a freak with FFH. It has a taper on the rear.

Although I have talked to JM at least 4 times about the midshaft install....I can never remember where to fill in the midshaft with silicone.

I took some pics and need help b/c I have totally forgotten.

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Is it area #1 with blue pen? There's a small lip...

Is it area #2 with the calipers? Do I fill this area in?

Is it area #3 with the the screwdriver?

OR is it a completely different area?

For the fifth time, ha ha, area #3 on the outer edge.

The midshaft was a tad bit low against the engine side of the coupler.

I decided to use a .5 shim to bring it up some.

Is it ok to put a shim in this area?


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It seemed to work but I could go without it. I checked the manual and it was still within tolerance...That's if the manual tolerances apply to kawaii style couplers. I am assuming so.

I think you are still confused about alignment. You only shim rear of midshaft if housing isnt square to the bulk head.

 

[Crab]

I saw no need for the CF mount, I used the 3 holes in the back of the ebox and bolted it to the firewall with spacers, works great.

 

[jloria]

JM...

ha ha...I told ya I needed the visual...

I def know where the silicone goes now..Franks and Beans! I don't know why I had the toughest time with it...it seems simple now.

Flying blind is not so fun sometimes...good help on the x though!!!!!!

I will remove the shim, if that's the case. It really wasn't needed, but i was trying to get it perfect.

I thought I saw a post about a raider coupler that worked on the SF...I'll shoot you a PM about it.

 

[jloria]

I saw no need for the CF mount, I used the 3 holes in the back of the ebox and bolted it to the firewall with spacers, works great.

Do you just pop out the 3 plugs?

What about water intrusion? How did you seal it up?