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Looks good. I'm interested to see how effective it is with the full windshield in place. If it works well, I'd strongly consider adding one to my car for the track days. I'd been thinking about adding one, but modifying my dash and windshield so that I could quickly and easily remove my windshield at the track to get better aero and make the wing receive more flow.
That's a big wing.
I want the hood.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
It seems to be working, but I have only noticed on straight line acceleration at this point. There is a lot of surface area that should be in clean air.
Looks great, love the bracing! we should have done something similar, but lack the imagination for that.
Thanks!
Installed a simple 2x50W bluetooth amp from Parts Express to power 6.5" speakers in my BRZ door panels. I'm a little unimpressed, but the speakers installed easily with some plastic epoxy.
I installed a 1/4-20 bolt in each door hinge. This gives an adjustable limit to how far the door swings open. On the driver side I fit a nut to each bolt to lock it down. The passenger side clearance was tight, so I used loctite. If it backs out I'll sand down a couple nuts to make it thinner.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
Adjustable is definitely the way to go.
I tested out the Holley Hydramat on accident today. My new fuel sender shows 1/8th tank when in fact the tank is bone dry. The hydramat worked perfectly, sucking up every single last drop of fuel. I was getting after it and the car showed no sign of fuel starvation until it was absolutely empty.
I know it's a little more money but get this guy. It cranks, will take a little water np and is actually really small. the remote does basic controls perfect for the 818 no head unit required.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...C-M1824BT.html
run it bridged and your speakers will sing.
bonus usb charging port.
on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Compa...ood+kacm1824bt
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A well stocked beverage fridge is the key to any successful project.
I might upgrade to that amplifier. Thanks for the recommendation.
The car was a huge hit at the Grand Rapids, MI Cars and Coffee today. In the presence of true exotics it still always had a huge crowd. There should be some good pictures pretty soon from the professional photographers. My wife snapped these when it was time to leave.
tail lights look awesome dude. great job on everything.
A well stocked beverage fridge is the key to any successful project.
Thanks!
I made an acrylic wind deflector. It seemed to make the cabin air way more turbulent. It's possible that it would cut down on exhaust, but that is virtually gone with my new setup. I took it off. Maybe mesh material like some convertibles have would be better.
You fitted it on the rollbar? It's weird cuz Harley tried the same and said it reduced air flow in the cabin.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
Yes, right behind the roll bar. I couldn't wear a hat above 50 MPH and my wife's hair was going crazy.
Here are my rear tow hooks I decided on. They're just set in place for the pictures because I need longer fasteners.
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Wow very surprised about the windscreen! I'm glad you shared that because it will save me some time from going down that road. Wish I could find a good solution because there are times I don't commute places in my car because my hair will be to flock-of-seagulls by the time I arrive.
Where are you getting all your blingy aluminum parts cut??
I wish Harley will read that, I'd like to hear about the comparison.
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
What the H$ll is wrong with Flock of Seagulls?
Actually, for me the flow in the cabin was about the same. The major difference is that the lexan changed the flow so the exhaust didn't come up into the cabin.
Whats wrong with a little wind in the hair?..... just cut it shorter.
Actually, my wife's not complaining either and she has shoulder length hair.
Whenever I get worried about my hair I just push harder on my right foot....seems to work!
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Harley
Bought 2002 Donor Jan 2014
First Start Jan 18, 2015
First Drive Feb 14, 2015
Cool hooks... now you just need an octagonal bump bar to slide between them and some set screws.
https://www.rockwestcomposites.com/s...tagonal-tubing
I've got a lot of CMMG stickers too!
A well stocked beverage fridge is the key to any successful project.
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Holy cow that is bad-***!
Your gas tank is in front, correct? This is what I have designed for mine except mine is a single-seater R.
I plan on exiting the exhaust in front of the rear wheel on the passenger side.
Could we see more pictures of the turbo installation? I'm not that far along on mine so I'd like to see how it fit into the gas tank area. I am contemplating a Garrett as they make the reversed housing versions.
"Scotty, give me all the TRACTION she's got!" Pictures of what I drive till 818R is finished
Track Car Journal on IWSTI (with build info)
Love your exhaust work. I know what it takes to do that...
Wow! Your headers look great!! You have some skills!!
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Nice work on the exhaust and header.
I agree with Mitch! You may have missed your calling!
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I was going to use that exact spot for an identical oil cooler until I got some GTR intercoolers to use in both sides. I will enlarge the opening as some have done.
I bought and modified these $13 pliers from Amazon. I've found that you only need a few spots to keep the clamp from slipping on the intercooler tubing.
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"Scotty, give me all the TRACTION she's got!" Pictures of what I drive till 818R is finished
Track Car Journal on IWSTI (with build info)
Nice work on the exhaust, that's next on my to do list. I also bought the jobber do tool though I've yet to use it. ( I'm so far behind were I thought I'd be at this point) I think it will work great for I'll need it for.
Just came across your thread. Amazing job!! I wish I had half the talent of some of you guys. I am looking at Corbeau seats as well. Are yours the FX1 Pro seats? And did you use the Corbeau mounts? I have read that people have used their universal mounts, but I haven’t found which height of their three mounts that people have found successful.
I had seat mounts fabricated for the Corbeau seats. I'm pretty sure I showed them earlier in this thread. Sort of a z shape that was around 1.5" in the front and tapered to flat in the back. The Corbeau seats were fine, but they faded to purple after little sun exposure. I'm in Michigan, so not exactly the highest UV levels. I ended up ditching those seats in favor of full carbon Tillett seats.
I don't think you can get any fresher air on that intake and oil cooler! Nice job!
Frank
818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
Go-karted Aug 5, 2016 - Then May 19+21, 2017
Tracked May 27/July 26, 2017
Build time before being driveable on Sep 27, 2019: over 6000h
Build Completed Winter 2021
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