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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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is there a special drill bit type i should use or any special way i should do it, i dont want my CF trunk to crack but i want to add the a-spec wing, any suggestions?
Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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whatever you use make sure its sharp as hell.
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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id be weary of doin that, pay someone to do it and if they fuck up let them pay to replace
Old Dec 28, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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wear lots of protective gear/clothing and ALWAYS wear a respirator.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:09 AM
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i always use the drill in REVERSE that way it wont splinter the hell out of the CF. do the same with fiberglass.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:33 AM
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i use tape over the carbon and a metal carbide bit @ high rpms
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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i dont think a shop would cover it if they fucked it up....
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Default Re: drilling threw carbon fiber

Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
wear lots of protective gear/clothing and ALWAYS wear a respirator.



Put masking tape over and under the area where you will be drilling. This will help prevent cracking.
Old Dec 29, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Put masking tape over and under the area where you will be drilling. This will help prevent cracking.
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Originally Posted by ToyotaTechGeek
i use tape over the carbon and a metal carbide bit @ high rpms



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