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Old 01-04-2013, 07:28 PM
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if anvil equaled downforce from a rear wing than you're right on lol
You'd probably need a really big wing and a lot of speed to get 300lbs more of downforce.
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new battery box project. Old box was far too big and I wasn't a huge fan of the placement of it so I'm changing it up.

side by side of the old vs new battery box

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fits pretty nicely

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lower profile, smaller box, lower to the ground, and shorter wire length as well. Seems like a good change up to me.
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Oh on Oh no what oh what could I have done?!?!?!

That reminds me, I seriously need that part.... I think you said somewhere you're not selling any of these parts but I can't find the post. If you want to get rid of the license plate area, I'll be glad to paypal you some money.
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That new battery box looks top notch, job well done I'd say.

I just picked this up over the holidays:

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Now I can get some proper video next time I am at the track! Too bad I am getting shoulder surgery done so I won't be able to go again for like a year.
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Originally Posted by I hate cars
That reminds me, I seriously need that part.... I think you said somewhere you're not selling any of these parts but I can't find the post. If you want to get rid of the license plate area, I'll be glad to paypal you some money.
I'll let you know

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That new battery box looks top notch, job well done I'd say.

I just picked this up over the holidays:





Now I can get some proper video next time I am at the track! Too bad I am getting shoulder surgery done so I won't be able to go again for like a year.

Cool beans, I had made a DIY version of that back in the day and it worked pretty darn well. Hope the surgery goes well though...
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Battery box is 99% done and I'm really happy with the way it turned out. Here are the pics...

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Also got a new box for my track tools to be in and got all that organized today as well...

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Also - TEASER ALERT: The aero fairy was at it again with the car and has appeared to cut a bunch of the rear bumper off while I wasn't looking! Stay tuned for more details.
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Can't wait to see the bumper mod
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Updates!!!!!
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Hmm. I may just relocate my battery. I think it could really open the possibilities for better intakes.
Old 01-11-2013, 05:59 PM
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Updates!!!!!
OK!!!! lol Will hopefully have some updates for you tomorrow.

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Hmm. I may just relocate my battery. I think it could really open the possibilities for better intakes.
Only way to do it in my mind.
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Old 01-11-2013, 06:02 PM
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So what's the deal with the rear bumper?
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some pretty good diffuser/wheel well modifications. I've hinted with some pics in previous posts.
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yes dear, yes dear...

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exhaust hangers and heat shield mounts I cut out
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bumper and diffuser cut out
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No weight on wheels but gives you an idea thus far...
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totally digging the diffuser
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Finally getting somewhere on the rear diffuser modifications, hopefully can have pics up this weekend sometime.

Who's going to be ready for a track day this spring?
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i might be....lets see LOL
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i might be....lets see LOL
Spent the weekend down your way last weekend with the wife and had a great time. And now that I know how easy a drive it is you won't have many excuses for missing a track day here at MAM lol
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you should have text me you were coming here...would have def met you guys....

PS: am planning on making a trip up there....will send you a PM
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Looks good. Did you give up on the stitch welding idea?

If you ever plan on going to autobahn club in Illinois or road america let me know. Would be fun to run with another acura.
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Originally Posted by swoosh


you should have text me you were coming here...would have def met you guys....

PS: am planning on making a trip up there....will send you a PM
cool cool, let me know

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Looks good. Did you give up on the stitch welding idea?

If you ever plan on going to autobahn club in Illinois or road america let me know. Would be fun to run with another acura.
Yeah I did, just wasn't worth all the work/hassle at the moment. I've been to Autobahn a few times and wouldn't mind hitting up again this year if I get the chance, I'll let you know.
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Hey Villo, I'm doing Texas World Speedway in early March and MSR Houston in mid April...You should join us for Houston! Registration opens in a couple weeks to sign up for Houston...I know it's a bit of a drive, but this driving school is the best around. We were the first to run the Circuit of the Americas F1 track in Austin and the owners were very impressed on how professional and skilled we were...It's $315 for the weekend...8 sessions total.
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Or we could meet "halfway" at Hallett!
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Progress on the drivers side thus far...

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LEGIT !!!

nicely done...
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LEGIT !!!

nicely done...
^^^ agreed...very clean work Villo...can't wait to see the finished product...and your future vendor status...
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I cant wait to see a pic from the rear. Its going to look so aggressive.
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Psh vendor status haha I'd rather be sponsored status!
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Ooh thats looking quite purdy!

I've been brainstorming lately on remaking my old diffuser, wanna try to keep it lightweight, easy to build and remove
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Picked up a set of APR mirrors that finally came in today. Super light and strong! Should be able to install them this weekend.

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The rear is gonna look sick. I am interested to see how/where you mount the apr mirrors.
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Originally Posted by brian6speed
The rear is gonna look sick. I am interested to see how/where you mount the apr mirrors.
haha me too
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Rex...you bastid....beat me by couple days

did u get it from Kspec as well? the link i gave u?
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Originally Posted by swoosh
Rex...you bastid....beat me by couple days

did u get it from Kspec as well? the link i gave u?

Sorry dude! but I had snagged these used a couple weeks ago from an eastcoaster but had some delays in shipping so I just got them friday.


I did just buy a small panel/sheet of carbon fiber to use for mounting the mirrors to the car and all in will have the mirror setup for about 50% of retail Just waiting on that now before mounting will be complete.
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its all good bro...i was just messing with you.....

we need to meet up....NOAAAOOO !!!
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I know man, I just gotta wrap up a few projects I've got going and then we can make something happen
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