Mike, thanks for taking time way from lounging to grab these shots
I was hoping they would give a more accurate representation of where each paddle ends up relative to the rim of the wheel
and they do! (shots taken from a central location, the driver's chin for example, mis-represent the relationship since the paddle lies further back then the wheel).
As far trimming methods go, "using a rotozip bit in a dremel" is an advanced-move .... I would caution anyone using a power tool here to clamp or carefully hold a piece of metal (or anything harder then rubber) such that it creates a "keep-in" area while you make the long cuts ... "rotozipping"/dremeling can run amuk so quickly in soft materials.
When I have done this (cut out the paddle pockets), I have found that cutting straight down to the metal (rubber-encased-rib) with a small sharp exacto
X-Acto #1 Knife - BLICK art materials (this blade) and then putting a slice down the middle (picture prepping a baked potato for butter : ) and finally using a small flat screwdriver (inserted into the "butter-slot" : ) and prying out the two sides... is a good way to do it.
But, with a steady hand, I imagine the rotozip-dremel is the fastest method ... just be careful.
thanks for all of your help Mike !
Chris
Originally Posted by MikeR
FYI to anyone doing the install.... I used and Xacto knife to cut the outline of the pockets, all the way to the metal, and then used a 'rotozip' bit in my Dremel tool to clean out all the material in the pocket. It is very quick and easy. You just have to hold it steady and work
cautiously.
That is how I got the pocket so clean at the metal. Oh, and all that black rubber dust is a bit of a mess....
Chris, the pics have been sent... here is what it looks like from right over each shoulder, which is below eye level...(ignore the man in the plaid lounging pants..hey, it is 7:00am here)
