Still working on getting the bottom cowl to match/mate to the upper cowl. The right side of the lower cowl is trimmed too close and there isn't ANY extra material to allow for trimming it to get it level with the upper cowl. I spoke with Gary Foster who also had the same problem and was able to make it work, I think the key is to get the bottom rear of the cowl mounted as close and tight to the fuse as possible and That might just provide barely enought room. I'll know more in a day or two. I also spoke to Will, who is aware of the problem, and affered to make and ship a replacement lower cowl if I need it. Apparently when he made the mode a portion of the mold which marks the trim lines slipped between the time he did the lay-ups and curing. He is going to fix the mold and remedy the problem for subsequent Cold Air Induction Cowls. This lower cowl fitting is my least fun task to date! the problem is that it's all so 'wobbley' and holding it in the exact same place for repeatable test fitting and trimming is VERY difficult. Once you can get one end trimmed and anchored/stable it makes the remaining steps/tasks a but easier. I've been through 1 1/2 roles of duct tape so far and just piicked up a couple more this pm. GOOD NEWS. My Laser/water cut panels arrived from Aerotronics, and they are SWEET!!!!!! Thanks Gary Wirrell!!!!!
This is the side with skimpy material, you can see the gap. I might be able to close/narrow it
pilot side is OK
If I can this bottom to fit more flush it should give me some more room on the horizontal seam.
