Aluminum bending

[Qship5]

I'm going to fabricate some pieces of aluminum to move my laser jammer heads closer to the back of my grille and am in need of a metal break in order to make a precise 90 degree bend in the metal. I was wondering if any of the local members had access to one.

Thanks,

Mike

[Jetmech]

I have a 4' brake and an assortment of radius bars at our hangar at Love Field.
You are more than welcome to use it.

[snowball]

I have a 4' brake and an assortment of radius bars at our hangar at Love Field.
You are more than welcome to use it.

That is so cool! :thumbsup2:

Jetmech, when are you going to arrange a private trip to Cuba for us to pickup some Cigars?

[Qship5]

I have a 4' brake and an assortment of radius bars at our hangar at Love Field.
You are more than welcome to use it.

Thanks! I'll PM you to schedule a time to stop by.

[Jetmech]

Q, I got it, PM sent back. Let me know.:questionmark:

[LanceFitzgiben]

Mike how thick is your aluminum plate?

[Qship5]

I think it is 1/8" thick.

[LanceFitzgiben]

1/8th will be cake on a sheet metal break. if it's not a wide bend then you can accomplish it in a vise with relative ease; just can't bend it back too much if you go past 90 degrees since aluminum tears so easily.

[Qship5]

I'll take advantage of the offer to use the break and get a nice 90 degree bend. Since having the laser jammer heads level is key to getting the best performance from them I'd rather do it right. :thumbsup2:

[Qship5]

Big thanks to Jetmech!!! I stopped by today and we fabbed up the brackets for my laser jammer mod. Painted them flat black tonight and will install tomorrow. The poor Po Pos don't stand a chance now!:hahaha:

[Raven]

Big thanks to Jetmech!!! I stopped by today and we fabbed up the brackets for my laser jammer mod. Painted them flat black tonight and will install tomorrow. The poor Po Pos don't stand a chance now!:hahaha:

Sounds nice! Post up some pics. when you have time.

Speaking of Po Pos they have been hanging out a lot lately on the Bush @ Beltline. I've seen them lurking around the northbound lanes nearly everyday since Friday of last week.

[Qship5]

They have been out in force lately. I've seen way more the past week than normal.

Once the install is done I'll post up pics.:thumbsup2:

[RaceMX-M3]

I will speculate part of the reason the cops are out in force is to generate revenue. With the economy in the tank this a way to make up for declines in other revenue sources.

[Qship5]

I will speculate part of the reason the cops are out in force is to generate revenue. With the economy in the tank this a way to make up for declines in other revenue sources.

This is the primary reason. Police departments are being viewed as revenue sources in the current economy. Based on interviews I have heard it really has the police chiefs pissed off as they can't do thier real work.

[Jetmech]

Looking forward to seeing the final install. Glad I was able to help you out.
As you said, PO POS :hahaha:
Your c63 is one fine machine :thumbsup2:

[mbowdo20]

I got hit by AMGLAZER on the tollway for the first time yesterday, normally they are just using KA. I see Laser more often from the state guys on 35 every week, they must finally be rolling new guns out to them. Fairly soon I think without a jammer, my detector will just be used to know that I'm about to get a ticket.

[QDOG]

Mike, I know of a few ladies that would be willing to work on your pipe :hahaha:

[Qship5]

Finished reinstalling the jammer heads this afternoon. They now sit directly behind the grille and should have a much wider field of view for both reception and transmit.

Pics of the finished install...

[Qship5]

Mike, I know of a few ladies that would be willing to work on your pipe :hahaha:

Qdog, I'll bet you know a few that would get me in trouble!!!:D

[RaceMX-M3]

I got hit by AMGLAZER on the tollway for the first time yesterday, normally they are just using KA. I see Laser more often from the state guys on 35 every week, they must finally be rolling new guns out to them. Fairly soon I think without a jammer, my detector will just be used to know that I'm about to get a ticket.

I did not know the Troopers had laser, thanks for posting. I guess I will have to pony up for a jammer soon. :confused:

[Qship5]

i did not know the troopers had laser, thanks for posting. I guess i will have to pony up for a jammer soon. :confused:
LI FTW! Let's get a GB going...I need to get one for the wife.