TL Diet 2.0/Track Car Build - Roll Cage Pg 51
#162
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to throw a quick update out for the Lightest TL in existance! After removing the navigation, stock crank pulleye, and a few other misc. things the car now should be in the 2780lbs range which I will confirm next week when I can get her down and get her weighed.
I have my first track day of the season coming up on the 16th and 17th of April at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL with NASA. Should be a great event and I'm REALLY looking forward to see what kinda difference 800+ pounds will have on the car when on the track.
Projects still in the works include:
New Bridgestone's replacing the Pilots
HP12 or ST47 front race pads
Some sort of hoot venting to keep that baby cooler
Some catchy vinyl to give her a bit of personality out there
Also going to try to develop a shifter extension and see how that feels
Probably getting an NRG quick release with suede steering wheel
There's more I'm sure but for now that's what on the radar before I head out for Autobahn in a few weeks. I'll be sure to get some pics up soon when she is in her full race trim and hopefully you all will like it.
Happy Dieting!
Just wanted to throw a quick update out for the Lightest TL in existance! After removing the navigation, stock crank pulleye, and a few other misc. things the car now should be in the 2780lbs range which I will confirm next week when I can get her down and get her weighed.
I have my first track day of the season coming up on the 16th and 17th of April at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL with NASA. Should be a great event and I'm REALLY looking forward to see what kinda difference 800+ pounds will have on the car when on the track.
Projects still in the works include:
New Bridgestone's replacing the Pilots
HP12 or ST47 front race pads
Some sort of hoot venting to keep that baby cooler
Some catchy vinyl to give her a bit of personality out there
Also going to try to develop a shifter extension and see how that feels
Probably getting an NRG quick release with suede steering wheel
There's more I'm sure but for now that's what on the radar before I head out for Autobahn in a few weeks. I'll be sure to get some pics up soon when she is in her full race trim and hopefully you all will like it.
Happy Dieting!
#163
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Hey Guys,
Just wanted to throw a quick update out for the Lightest TL in existance! After removing the navigation, stock crank pulleye, and a few other misc. things the car now should be in the 2780lbs range which I will confirm next week when I can get her down and get her weighed.
I have my first track day of the season coming up on the 16th and 17th of April at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL with NASA. Should be a great event and I'm REALLY looking forward to see what kinda difference 800+ pounds will have on the car when on the track.
Projects still in the works include:
New Bridgestone's replacing the Pilots
HP12 or ST47 front race pads
Some sort of hoot venting to keep that baby cooler
Some catchy vinyl to give her a bit of personality out there
Also going to try to develop a shifter extension and see how that feels
Probably getting an NRG quick release with suede steering wheel
There's more I'm sure but for now that's what on the radar before I head out for Autobahn in a few weeks. I'll be sure to get some pics up soon when she is in her full race trim and hopefully you all will like it.
Happy Dieting!
Just wanted to throw a quick update out for the Lightest TL in existance! After removing the navigation, stock crank pulleye, and a few other misc. things the car now should be in the 2780lbs range which I will confirm next week when I can get her down and get her weighed.
I have my first track day of the season coming up on the 16th and 17th of April at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL with NASA. Should be a great event and I'm REALLY looking forward to see what kinda difference 800+ pounds will have on the car when on the track.
Projects still in the works include:
New Bridgestone's replacing the Pilots
HP12 or ST47 front race pads
Some sort of hoot venting to keep that baby cooler
Some catchy vinyl to give her a bit of personality out there
Also going to try to develop a shifter extension and see how that feels
Probably getting an NRG quick release with suede steering wheel
There's more I'm sure but for now that's what on the radar before I head out for Autobahn in a few weeks. I'll be sure to get some pics up soon when she is in her full race trim and hopefully you all will like it.
Happy Dieting!
first you can do like inaccurate did with his ultimate cooling mod, but for a temporary solution, maybe put some washers under the bolts for the hinges on the hood, to try and let any of the heat builtup to escape at the back, along with going upwards
#164
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also i was trying to remember something i saw, and i found it
http://www.honda -tech.com/showthread.php?p=43638057
let alone also losing some weight from that hood too...
http://www.honda -tech.com/showthread.php?p=43638057
let alone also losing some weight from that hood too...
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CF hood?
#169
Safety Car
vill0169,
I am posting the link below just in case you have not seen this thread yet.
The Ultimate Cooling Mod (click here)
I am posting the link below just in case you have not seen this thread yet.
The Ultimate Cooling Mod (click here)
#170
Drifting
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I have my first track day of the season coming up on the 16th and 17th of April at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL with NASA. Should be a great event and I'm REALLY looking forward to see what kinda difference 800+ pounds will have on the car when on the track.
There's more I'm sure but for now that's what on the radar before I head out for Autobahn in a few weeks. I'll be sure to get some pics up soon when she is in her full race trim and hopefully you all will like it.
Happy Dieting!
#171
vill0169,
I am posting the link below just in case you have not seen this thread yet.
The Ultimate Cooling Mod (click here)
I am posting the link below just in case you have not seen this thread yet.
The Ultimate Cooling Mod (click here)
Oh man I'm all over it lol
Good to have linked in this thread as well though
#176
Suzuka Master
looking forward to a little viewing pleasure!
#177
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
#178
OK guys here's what you've been waiting for -
Results from Autobahn Country Club 2011
Well the last 4-5 months have been really busy and I'm happy to say it was all WELL worth it! I think I've already done a pretty good job proving the TL is a worthy and capable track car and last weekend just takes that evidence to a whole new level.
So re-capping last season
-Stock weight minus maybe 150 or so pounds
-255/40 Michelin Pilots with a treadwear of 200
-EBC Yellow pads, mostly street but still a trackable pad with slotted rotors
-CAI, full exhaust, coilovers and RSB
New for this season
-Biggest ever TL diet with a weight around 2740 lbs
-245/40 Bridgestone RE050's with a treadwear of 140
-Carbotech XP10 race pads again with slotted rotors
-Modded hood for the best possible cooling
-Underdrive lightweight pulley and MDX Spacer
-Race buckets with the same Schroth Harnesses from last year
-Some other small things I'm sure I forgot
The only thing sucky about the weekend was the weather. Saturday was cold and raining the whole day so very little grip/speed but was good to experience how to still be fast in the wet even though every apex was under water. Sunday was a lot better but still was cool and damp. But even with all that the car was absolutely fantastic. I passed tech inspection with no problems and mechanically the car was perfect all weekend. BTW, still averaging less than 8mpg out there lol
As you can probably imagine the weight had a huge affect on the track. The car was just so nimble I was convinced I was in a completely different car. The turn-in was almost instant and very predictable, I could just flick the car pretty much where ever I wanted to. With all the weight gone, the chassis is unbelievably more rigid. Even with my soft dampers, it'll tripod pretty much any driveway, including the front tire when backing down it. lol It'll be really interesting to see what it's like with a cage someday and some stiffer dampers.
The Carbotech XP10's were incredible. Even in the wet they were very consistent and had very little fade if any at all. Showing very little wear and rotors still look great so I'm sure I can use this setup for many events to come. I was planning to get the more aggressive XP12's but thanks to my diet, they wouldn't have been the best match for the car therefore I went the XP10's and have no regrets. I am now considering disengaging the ABS cuz it's way to easy to get into it now and it's hurting a lot more than it would ever help.
Tires were outstanding. Tire pressures were kinda pointless with the rain and cold but none the less I put the cold pressure at 38psi and the most I saw the whole weekend was a hot pressure of about 42 psi. Which isn't bad but it would take a whole dry weekend to find the optimal pressure for these so that'll have to wait. Grip was NOTICEABLY improved and I had a boat load more confidence through the corners and really had to work to get the rear end to step out at all, one of which you can see in the GoPro vid I took.
One of the great pleasures of the weekend was meeting most of the Honda R&D racing team, all of which built the TL that won at Thunderhill a few years ago. They were running a newer Civic Si and an S2000, both of which looked great out there and definitely made me wish I worked for them! They were amazed to see my TL out there and even snapped some pics of it to take back to the shop and prove they weren't crazy years ago when they made it. They also informed me that the future of the Honda Team would definitely include a 4G AWD 6MT and maybe even one with F/I but some of those details are just for me! lol
Their Si
I'll throw in some pics of the STI we've been building as well. It's now ready to run in NASA's TTB class next month at BIR and includes an Autopower cage, two-piece rotors all round, Kumho XS's and a killer Sparco/Schroth setup inside. It has rightfully but named the Green Grabber lol
Here's some pix I just snapped cuz I know you like them
Hood Mod from the front- WILL BE WORKING ON SOME MESH OR SOMETHING HERE SOON.
Another from the front
Side with my ladies on the fender/door lol
Side - Low
Track Shots - woulda had some more but it was just too cold/windy to be out there all day with the camera
Paddock
Pit out
Waiting on a Z06 - great car, newb driver lol
STI
Grid/Paddock area - OUTSTANDING FACILITIES THERE
Big winner of the weekend! lol My Boxer on the Podium
Video
Here's the GoPro vid of the last session of the day. A lot of people left before this so the track was really quiet. Unfortunately my main competition left as well, A very quick and pretty modded E46 M3. We were pretty close but I could just edge him out and he was lets just say, VERY surprised by the little TL lol. Wish the video was louder but at least there is much for wind noise. Pretty much can only here the engine on the high cam but whataya do. First/Last Lap are obviously warm up/cool down laps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBeHqYv7sAw
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZapPpZYN5W0
Have a few new things on the horizon I want to get done so stay tuned for that and I'm really hoping my next event is the NASA event at Road Atlanta in June, just now need a light training schedule that week so I can get out there and run that awesome track.
Thanks AZ
Results from Autobahn Country Club 2011
Well the last 4-5 months have been really busy and I'm happy to say it was all WELL worth it! I think I've already done a pretty good job proving the TL is a worthy and capable track car and last weekend just takes that evidence to a whole new level.
So re-capping last season
-Stock weight minus maybe 150 or so pounds
-255/40 Michelin Pilots with a treadwear of 200
-EBC Yellow pads, mostly street but still a trackable pad with slotted rotors
-CAI, full exhaust, coilovers and RSB
New for this season
-Biggest ever TL diet with a weight around 2740 lbs
-245/40 Bridgestone RE050's with a treadwear of 140
-Carbotech XP10 race pads again with slotted rotors
-Modded hood for the best possible cooling
-Underdrive lightweight pulley and MDX Spacer
-Race buckets with the same Schroth Harnesses from last year
-Some other small things I'm sure I forgot
The only thing sucky about the weekend was the weather. Saturday was cold and raining the whole day so very little grip/speed but was good to experience how to still be fast in the wet even though every apex was under water. Sunday was a lot better but still was cool and damp. But even with all that the car was absolutely fantastic. I passed tech inspection with no problems and mechanically the car was perfect all weekend. BTW, still averaging less than 8mpg out there lol
As you can probably imagine the weight had a huge affect on the track. The car was just so nimble I was convinced I was in a completely different car. The turn-in was almost instant and very predictable, I could just flick the car pretty much where ever I wanted to. With all the weight gone, the chassis is unbelievably more rigid. Even with my soft dampers, it'll tripod pretty much any driveway, including the front tire when backing down it. lol It'll be really interesting to see what it's like with a cage someday and some stiffer dampers.
The Carbotech XP10's were incredible. Even in the wet they were very consistent and had very little fade if any at all. Showing very little wear and rotors still look great so I'm sure I can use this setup for many events to come. I was planning to get the more aggressive XP12's but thanks to my diet, they wouldn't have been the best match for the car therefore I went the XP10's and have no regrets. I am now considering disengaging the ABS cuz it's way to easy to get into it now and it's hurting a lot more than it would ever help.
Tires were outstanding. Tire pressures were kinda pointless with the rain and cold but none the less I put the cold pressure at 38psi and the most I saw the whole weekend was a hot pressure of about 42 psi. Which isn't bad but it would take a whole dry weekend to find the optimal pressure for these so that'll have to wait. Grip was NOTICEABLY improved and I had a boat load more confidence through the corners and really had to work to get the rear end to step out at all, one of which you can see in the GoPro vid I took.
One of the great pleasures of the weekend was meeting most of the Honda R&D racing team, all of which built the TL that won at Thunderhill a few years ago. They were running a newer Civic Si and an S2000, both of which looked great out there and definitely made me wish I worked for them! They were amazed to see my TL out there and even snapped some pics of it to take back to the shop and prove they weren't crazy years ago when they made it. They also informed me that the future of the Honda Team would definitely include a 4G AWD 6MT and maybe even one with F/I but some of those details are just for me! lol
Their Si
I'll throw in some pics of the STI we've been building as well. It's now ready to run in NASA's TTB class next month at BIR and includes an Autopower cage, two-piece rotors all round, Kumho XS's and a killer Sparco/Schroth setup inside. It has rightfully but named the Green Grabber lol
Here's some pix I just snapped cuz I know you like them
Hood Mod from the front- WILL BE WORKING ON SOME MESH OR SOMETHING HERE SOON.
Another from the front
Side with my ladies on the fender/door lol
Side - Low
Track Shots - woulda had some more but it was just too cold/windy to be out there all day with the camera
Paddock
Pit out
Waiting on a Z06 - great car, newb driver lol
STI
Grid/Paddock area - OUTSTANDING FACILITIES THERE
Big winner of the weekend! lol My Boxer on the Podium
Video
Here's the GoPro vid of the last session of the day. A lot of people left before this so the track was really quiet. Unfortunately my main competition left as well, A very quick and pretty modded E46 M3. We were pretty close but I could just edge him out and he was lets just say, VERY surprised by the little TL lol. Wish the video was louder but at least there is much for wind noise. Pretty much can only here the engine on the high cam but whataya do. First/Last Lap are obviously warm up/cool down laps.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBeHqYv7sAw
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZapPpZYN5W0
Have a few new things on the horizon I want to get done so stay tuned for that and I'm really hoping my next event is the NASA event at Road Atlanta in June, just now need a light training schedule that week so I can get out there and run that awesome track.
Thanks AZ
#181
Team Owner
Very nice, I enjoy following the progress of this car. I think it's so much more fun to be the underdog in an uncommon car and still very competitive.
I'm extremely interested in what happens with disabling the ABS. I realized a few years ago that it greatly increases stopping distance once you put it on sticky tires or in your case sticky tires and less weight. I've disabled it and measured stopping distances and it's a considerable difference. The one thing I'm not sure about is front to rear proportioning and EBFD. That should be interesting. Hopefully there's a way to manipulate EBFD.
I'm extremely interested in what happens with disabling the ABS. I realized a few years ago that it greatly increases stopping distance once you put it on sticky tires or in your case sticky tires and less weight. I've disabled it and measured stopping distances and it's a considerable difference. The one thing I'm not sure about is front to rear proportioning and EBFD. That should be interesting. Hopefully there's a way to manipulate EBFD.
#182
Very nice, I enjoy following the progress of this car. I think it's so much more fun to be the underdog in an uncommon car and still very competitive.
I'm extremely interested in what happens with disabling the ABS. I realized a few years ago that it greatly increases stopping distance once you put it on sticky tires or in your case sticky tires and less weight. I've disabled it and measured stopping distances and it's a considerable difference. The one thing I'm not sure about is front to rear proportioning and EBFD. That should be interesting. Hopefully there's a way to manipulate EBFD.
I'm extremely interested in what happens with disabling the ABS. I realized a few years ago that it greatly increases stopping distance once you put it on sticky tires or in your case sticky tires and less weight. I've disabled it and measured stopping distances and it's a considerable difference. The one thing I'm not sure about is front to rear proportioning and EBFD. That should be interesting. Hopefully there's a way to manipulate EBFD.
Yeah I'd much rather deal with a momentary lock up of the tires and correct it with slight brake modulation then sit there and have the ABS kick in at every braking zone and have no way really correct it.
I'm not sure on the brake bias thing either, might have to look into that myself.
#183
Safety Car
-Biggest ever TL diet with a weight around 2740 lbs
As you can probably imagine the weight had a huge affect on the track. The car was just so nimble I was convinced I was in a completely different car. The turn-in was almost instant and very predictable, I could just flick the car pretty much where ever I wanted to. With all the weight gone, the chassis is unbelievably more rigid.
I had a boat load more confidence through the corners
Wow. My heart is filled with joy and salvation.
Thank you so much vill0169 for doing what I didn't (or couldn't) do. And that is to prove what the TL Diet is capable of. Using video and data logging, I proved that the TL Diet can do a 0-60 in under 5 seconds and accelerate equal to a 13.4 second car. However, I had no means in which to prove the TL Diet's handling prowess (strengths).
vill0169, thank you for showing the readers that the TL is a true thoroughbred in handling if it is unburdened of all that oem weight.
Lol. I have the same issues in daily driving. After I installed my Racing Brake ET500 pads, I am engaging ABS more than ever.
Last edited by Inaccurate; 04-19-2011 at 11:27 PM.
#187
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first of all, glancing over the photos HOOD CUTTING FTW
edit: as far as PERMANENTLY disabling the ABS, look into the hard brake lines from a NON ABS equiped Accord, they MIGHT swap over without too much hassle (and i think some of those lines that run all the way to the back can only be like $10-15, so if they do indeed fit, not that expensive to do)
edit: as far as PERMANENTLY disabling the ABS, look into the hard brake lines from a NON ABS equiped Accord, they MIGHT swap over without too much hassle (and i think some of those lines that run all the way to the back can only be like $10-15, so if they do indeed fit, not that expensive to do)
Last edited by friesm2000; 04-20-2011 at 07:38 PM.
#188
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also vil, i found that thred i was ORIGINALLY was looking for a couple of months ago , while looking for something else for you to help shave even more weight
anyways they mention the mesh they use, which looks to be of a VERY nice design, while also still being aluminum
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/3240...aluminum-hood/
no linky censorship by the looks of it
anyways they mention the mesh they use, which looks to be of a VERY nice design, while also still being aluminum
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/3240...aluminum-hood/
no linky censorship by the looks of it
#189
also vil, i found that thred i was ORIGINALLY was looking for a couple of months ago , while looking for something else for you to help shave even more weight
anyways they mention the mesh they use, which looks to be of a VERY nice design, while also still being aluminum
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/3240...aluminum-hood/
no linky censorship by the looks of it
anyways they mention the mesh they use, which looks to be of a VERY nice design, while also still being aluminum
http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/3240...aluminum-hood/
no linky censorship by the looks of it
sweet, I'll look into it cuz I'm not finding much local
#190
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also i i just thought of another thing, which i don't recall being mentioned before:
but since you do have the better ULTIMATE COOLING MOD (basically no trapped heat under the hood), let alone no A/C cooling to worry about, and no traffic to sit in either (or an automatic to cool down either)
do you really need BOTH cooling fans, and just leave one of those suckers on there, for when you get into the pits, so you don't have to worry about overheating there while stopped
but since you do have the better ULTIMATE COOLING MOD (basically no trapped heat under the hood), let alone no A/C cooling to worry about, and no traffic to sit in either (or an automatic to cool down either)
do you really need BOTH cooling fans, and just leave one of those suckers on there, for when you get into the pits, so you don't have to worry about overheating there while stopped
#191
also i i just thought of another thing, which i don't recall being mentioned before:
but since you do have the better ULTIMATE COOLING MOD (basically no trapped heat under the hood), let alone no A/C cooling to worry about, and no traffic to sit in either (or an automatic to cool down either)
do you really need BOTH cooling fans, and just leave one of those suckers on there, for when you get into the pits, so you don't have to worry about overheating there while stopped
but since you do have the better ULTIMATE COOLING MOD (basically no trapped heat under the hood), let alone no A/C cooling to worry about, and no traffic to sit in either (or an automatic to cool down either)
do you really need BOTH cooling fans, and just leave one of those suckers on there, for when you get into the pits, so you don't have to worry about overheating there while stopped
I'm already down to one. ditched the AC one being it wouldn't ever run without some rewiring anyways. Granted this last event was pretty cool, but I never saw water temps over 200 the whole weekend. Even during a long session, it damn near ran "cold", meaning temps under 170*. Just shows all this is cooling is working wonders!
#192
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I'm already down to one. ditched the AC one being it wouldn't ever run without some rewiring anyways. Granted this last event was pretty cool, but I never saw water temps over 200 the whole weekend. Even during a long session, it damn near ran "cold", meaning temps under 170*. Just shows all this is cooling is working wonders!
but it will cost some $ to do though
also fyi (this probably does not apply to you as much as people who are on the street, and daily driving there car, since you probably have just straight water in there) but did you know coolant is actually heavier then oil
iirc a 55 gallon drum of oil is like 550 pounds, while coolant is at 600 lbs per drum....
#193
ummm..... that is fucking cold for a motor to run, even more so under race conditions..... (but then again as mentioned it was a cooler weekend, so that definitely helps) the next thing as sad as this may be is to possibly drop down to a smaller radiator, kinda like how the civics have the half radiators, and the reasoning for that is weight, and not having to have as much coolant in the car (or the radiator's weight) especially up towards the front of the car
but it will cost some $ to do though
also fyi (this probably does not apply to you as much as people who are on the street, and daily driving there car, since you probably have just straight water in there) but did you know coolant is actually heavier then oil
iirc a 55 gallon drum of oil is like 550 pounds, while coolant is at 600 lbs per drum....
but it will cost some $ to do though
also fyi (this probably does not apply to you as much as people who are on the street, and daily driving there car, since you probably have just straight water in there) but did you know coolant is actually heavier then oil
iirc a 55 gallon drum of oil is like 550 pounds, while coolant is at 600 lbs per drum....
It's not THAT cold for it to run at really. I'm pretty content with the whole cooling setup now. Mounting up a half radiator is just modding to mod and that's not really the point for me, that's a pretty expensive couple of pounds really. And from my experience, most people run half rads to make room for turbo's and different turbo manifolds more than anything else.
I guess I just have bigger fish to fry at the moment. If it ain't broke don't break it type a thing. lol
Just looked up the stock thermostat setting and it is 170* fyi
Last edited by vill0169; 04-20-2011 at 09:03 PM. Reason: termo temp
#194
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fyi that 170 rating is geneally what it is rated to to START opening, fully opened is a bit higher
looking at the 2g service manual (what i have easily available), is that it starts to open at 169-176 (they give a range)
then it should be fully open by 194 degrees
so if you are even having trouble having the thermostat opening up (since you are barely having it crack open at times) a smaller radiator might be worthwhile, but again as mentioned, it costs $$$ (or maybe even take a old civic half one for cheap, and see how it goes)
edit: but yes generally people get smaller radiators in order to make room for different manifolds and such
edit: edit: some motors run at the 220+ range depending on the manufacture (and yes the system will boil over, if left open, and no the fans will not even attempt to turn on till an even higher temp)
looking at the 2g service manual (what i have easily available), is that it starts to open at 169-176 (they give a range)
then it should be fully open by 194 degrees
so if you are even having trouble having the thermostat opening up (since you are barely having it crack open at times) a smaller radiator might be worthwhile, but again as mentioned, it costs $$$ (or maybe even take a old civic half one for cheap, and see how it goes)
edit: but yes generally people get smaller radiators in order to make room for different manifolds and such
edit: edit: some motors run at the 220+ range depending on the manufacture (and yes the system will boil over, if left open, and no the fans will not even attempt to turn on till an even higher temp)
Last edited by friesm2000; 04-20-2011 at 09:19 PM.
#195
Well I've been home for a couple days and already have a list of to-do's for the next track day I can manage to get to. Some are already in the works but here's the list.
Finally gonna do some Stainless brake lines and fresh Motul fluid
Rear brake rotors and pads
A custom driver cooling duct and hose (pics soon)
Hood mesh for cutouts
brake ducts for front brakes
NRG quick release and wheel (maybe)
camber kit (maybe)
Hopefully do some exhaust work - Lighter and louder lol
maybe some more vinyl goodness
Stay tuned!
Finally gonna do some Stainless brake lines and fresh Motul fluid
Rear brake rotors and pads
A custom driver cooling duct and hose (pics soon)
Hood mesh for cutouts
brake ducts for front brakes
NRG quick release and wheel (maybe)
camber kit (maybe)
Hopefully do some exhaust work - Lighter and louder lol
maybe some more vinyl goodness
Stay tuned!
#198
So here's a quick little project I did today and yesterday fill the pretty large hole caused by the removal of the climate control system.
I basically just filled over the hole with a few layers of fiber glass and connected a 3 inch duct pipe thing to it to direct air at the me while driving on the track. It's commonly seen on race cars and for the cost and weight involved, it's an easy thing to throw on in my mind.
Here's a nice example on an older Porsche cup car
Here's how the hole started out. both from the top and the bottom. It's a fairly large hole and creates a pretty nice breeze through the car at speed. I'm simply just harnessing and directing that breeze and the driver instead of just filling the cabin with it.
Here it is with the fiberglass over it. I'll admit its not my best work but it's so tight in there it was hard to make it perfect but it'll function without question.
Here's is the "almost" finished product. Just need to permanently attach the duct hose to the cover and we'll be good to go but you get the idea. Duct tape is only temporary.
haven't tested her out yet but I have no doubt it'll be better than nothing lol
Thoughts?
I basically just filled over the hole with a few layers of fiber glass and connected a 3 inch duct pipe thing to it to direct air at the me while driving on the track. It's commonly seen on race cars and for the cost and weight involved, it's an easy thing to throw on in my mind.
Here's a nice example on an older Porsche cup car
Here's how the hole started out. both from the top and the bottom. It's a fairly large hole and creates a pretty nice breeze through the car at speed. I'm simply just harnessing and directing that breeze and the driver instead of just filling the cabin with it.
Here it is with the fiberglass over it. I'll admit its not my best work but it's so tight in there it was hard to make it perfect but it'll function without question.
Here's is the "almost" finished product. Just need to permanently attach the duct hose to the cover and we'll be good to go but you get the idea. Duct tape is only temporary.
haven't tested her out yet but I have no doubt it'll be better than nothing lol
Thoughts?