benben01

as requested..

ed_423

wow that sounds PERFECT.freaken love it ben!

and aw, i was hoping the video will show your ass


im really digging that cf diffuser man! i don't think i have the skills to do it

benben01

Just practice Eddie'O.... Only way to master your CF wrapping skillz..

KillerG

tips on how to cut the angled part?

was it done with a computer? or maximum skills?

razor? exacto? did you have a guide of any type?

benben01

Use vinyl masking tape for a better line. Have extremely steady hands.. A good sharp exacto knife and a nice cold beer

KillerG

shit bro, im feeling retarded, help a brother out

you put the CF on first and then cut it, or masked it while it was off the car? if the latter, howd you get the shape perfect?

re-trial and error?

benben01

Check it.. What you want to do is to mask off the area first to make sure you have area defined. Then lay the CF vinyl over it creating the cut line you need since the line is defined underneath the vinyl. Once the vinyl is on and in place, trace the cut lines again with the masking tape on top of the CF vinyl and trim away

Puppetmaster

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Puppetmaster

Constructive comment - revving in neutral is only part of the picture, throttle under load probably provides a more representative sample of the exhaust tone. Drive-by or in-car videos would probably be able to accomplish that.

You work from home, you got time...

benben01

Puppet how do you expect me to do that when I am in Phoenix

KillerG

Thanks for the info and sweet video ben.

Gonna attempt the CF wrap on my rear too I think. Scared though and tempted to go with plastidip, even though the vinyl I think looks the business... Gonna look up some vinyl pro-tips online before I order

Puppetmaster

Touche.


Beyotch.

defconskylude

looking good man!


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KillerG

is this the right technique in this thread ben? where he masks off with vinyl underneath and then cuts the vinyl on the car so it doesnt cut the car, and then he removes the tape and reheats the stretched vinyl?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ajor-pics.html

i think 60" by 12" should be enough, doesnt look that wide in that area

krolyat

I used 60" x 14" this morning and ended up cutting off quite a bit.

benben01

That's one way of doing it. But the diffuser is tricky because you don't have any body creases to set your cut line. I had to define the cut line first with tape. Cover with vinyl than use tape again to trace out the cut line underneath the vinyl.

KillerG

only thing im still confused it... how did you not cut your car ?!

@kriyo, thanks, I will keep that in mind!

the vinyl is pretty cheap actually, only like 20 bucks shipped that size

benben01

Lots of practice Killer. Trying cutting a piece of vinyl on your forearm. You don't need a lot of pressure to do it. When you screw up, you will know

KillerG

you are a mad man.

I took your car out for you since you have been babying it.

PyroDave

nope, doesn't have the new racing exhaust

benben01

^^ That new exhaust is LOUD. Just got done dynomatting the trunk to quiet it a done a bit on the inside. Not gonna lie, I have been going side ways quite a bit. This is one of the most predictable and easiest car to go sideways in

ed_423

video or it didnt happen ben ;D

benben01

^^ I am not that talented to be filming and sliding at the same time

Stylinhonda

Good to see you did the exhaust! Still looking around for a good deal from time to time for one to mod.

benben01

The exhaust is loud.. Just glad it's not a DD otherwise, I would go deaf. On a side note, I underestimated my approach speed on an exit ramp this evening and almost lost it. Was very lucky that the RX slid predictably and got traction just in time before kissing the guard rails

Mr. NC

HOONING IS NOT A CRIME

jeffhuangji

Ben, just curious why did u go for a different thickness (40) on the front tire? Shouldn't u go 35 all around, what's the feature of doing that? Cuz I am getting the same size rims for my tl 08 Tl, and having no clue why people use a thicker tire in the front.

If I wanna go with different offset, I should go higher in the front or rear?
And do u think +35 offset will fit ur tsx? Cuz I am it will fits my 08 tls too if it does fit ur car.

PyroDave

thicker tire in front may be for comfort purposes, though i dunno how much it really helps. wait for a real reply from someone who isn't bullshitting. but 40 has more sidewall than 35, therefore more cushion and absorption of pot holes and bumps, resulting in a more comfortable ride for the driver and passenger, and also a nice FUCK YOU to those riding in the rear or in the trunk(i dont judge)

benben01

Remember, my original setup was 19x8 +45 all the way around with 245/40 for comfort and rim protection. That's the only reason I stayed with the 245/40 because I didn't want to drop another $1000+ on new tires with my staggered set up. Having said that, 245/40 is slightly bigger overall compared to the OE 225/50/17s and needed less of a drop to achieve the look I wanted without the fear of scrapping the front on driveways and speed bumps.

As far as offsets are concerned, my general rule of thumb is simple. When in doubt, go with a higher offset within 5-10mm. You can always use spacers to get it right cheaply without have to do major modifications to either wheel and/or fenders.

MoaarLow

Holy smokes them revs are gorgeous. I wish my Sti could have Rev'd out that far shit.
Rotarys sound sweet!

benben01

9-10K redline is sick! It's like a moto GP on 4 wheels. I have custome modded race exhaust by TurboXS at the moment. Sounds like a crazy liter bike

savclaude

wow that's sick

benben01

Here's a update on the RX-8. Got bored and used up some of the CF vinyl I had laying around. Other mods include 20% tint and a custom modded TurboXS full exhaust with a high flow cat and extra baffled resonators to keep the volume down... Currently trolling the Z and G forums for some staggered TE-37s.









A sample of the exhaust note and some partial revs. At WOT on the road, it screams like a liter bike

ed_423

sounds good ben!!

PyroDave

Speaking of the RX-8, Beat up any little kids lately?

benben01

Lol No. Think they got the message.

PyroDave

Dont they know you are the son of an affair between a ninja and Jackie chan?

benben01

And my wife is 1/2 black

PyroDave

below the belt, where it counts?

MrOtocinclus

My word!