---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/02/18: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:28 AM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (Richard Pike) 2. 01:36 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (west1m) 3. 04:19 PM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (George Helton) 4. 07:55 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (Richard Pike) 5. 08:19 PM - Re: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (George Helton) 6. 09:23 PM - Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure (west1m) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:28:24 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure From: "Richard Pike" Here are the ones for the Firefly: Start with a set of cheap bicycle brakes, something like these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AVID-BB5-Mountain-Bike-Bicycle-Mechanical-Disc-Brake-caliper-Front-Rear/183557470162?hash=item2abce0b7d2:g:124AAOSwa3lb3K5l Then you have to fabricate a way to attach them to the wheel. These were not too hard, and they fit on the wheels from an original Firestar, which is what our FF uses. The you weld a couple of bracket tabs to the lower landing gear leg fitting that the calipers will float around in. Works really well. And if you put a little loop in the end of the handle, a small bungee cord works for a parking brake. -------- Richard Pike Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield) Kingsport, TN 3TN0 Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486091#486091 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/p1050692_medium_734.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/p1050687_medium_879.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/p1050551_medium_158.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/p1070060_medium_197.jpeg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:36:43 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure From: "west1m" Full Enclosure, I went the ridiculous rout and ordered one from Kolb. Not a stitch of information on how to install, Ont of the hoops was too long but I did not figure that out until I had the rivete in the brackets. But all is well now. I was surprised at how small my space became. Down right claustrophobic. It has been to windy and snowy to try out so far. I thought it might be easier to get in and out of as the plastic by the dash board comes up giving a bit of clearance for my feet but the bar by my shoulder makes it harder than it was. seems like you need to be a nine year old gymnast to get in now. I would love to see a video of how to do it gracefully with the full enclosure on a Firefly... -------- West1m Hastings, MN Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486092#486092 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/firefly_windshield_140.jpg ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:19:33 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure You think it=99s tight on a Firefly? You ought to try it on a original Firestar. I think it=99s 20 inches wide at the rear of my windshield. It doesn=99t take long to get use it. At almost 72, I considered it yoga trying to get in and out. I don=99t have the rear hoop that you have. I built my own enclosure. Works great, you=99ll enjoy it. George H. Firestar Mesick, Michigan gdhelton@gmail.com Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2018, at 4:36 PM, west1m wrote: > > > Full Enclosure, I went the ridiculous rout and ordered one from Kolb. > Not a stitch of information on how to install, Ont of the hoops was too lo ng but I did not figure that out until I had the rivete in the brackets. But all is well now. > I was surprised at how small my space became. Down right claustrophobic. > It has been to windy and snowy to try out so far. > I thought it might be easier to get in and out of as the plastic by the da sh board comes up giving a bit of clearance for my feet but the bar by my sh oulder makes it harder than it was. seems like you need to be a nine year ol d gymnast to get in now. > I would love to see a video of how to do it gracefully with the full enclo sure on a Firefly... > > -------- > West1m > Hastings, MN > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486092#486092 > > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/firefly_windshield_140.jpg > > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:55:51 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure From: "Richard Pike" No wonder it takes yoga to get in and out of it. If my airplane was upside down, it would take more than yoga for me to deal with it... -------- Richard Pike Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield) Kingsport, TN 3TN0 Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486095#486095 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:19:26 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure What, did the picture flip? George H Firestar Mesick, Michigan Do not archive Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 2, 2018, at 10:55 PM, Richard Pike wrote: > > > No wonder it takes yoga to get in and out of it. > If my airplane was upside down, it would take more than yoga for me to deal with it... > > -------- > Richard Pike > Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) > Kolb Firefly Part 103 legal (Redoing the Firefly windshield) > Kingsport, TN 3TN0 > > Forgiving is tough, being forgiven is wonderful, and God's grace really is amazing. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486095#486095 > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:23:26 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: My Firestar 2 Build/choke tab../enclosure From: "west1m" Your enclosure without the surround tubing looks great. Just before I went to the full enclosure I made a taller windshield , about 6 inches taller. The top wanted to buckle down when up to speed , I had to add an aluminum strap around the back edge and ran two from that down to the dash. That extra six inches of windshield alone made a huge difference in the wind. I'm looking forward to trying out this full enclosure. -------- West1m Hastings, MN Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=486097#486097 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.