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Dec 23, 2013 | 11:02 AM

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Hi Randy, I think I met you at PRI??

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Hi, I've been making ducts like the long ones (I call them Intermediate because they're in between the nose and the backing plate) for Subaru's for a few years now. I've been testing a new concept that takes a lot of the complexity out of the cooling tract and replaces good old passive momentum with electronics. The side benefit is less drag with a small decrease in undercar pressure as the fans grab the air and spit it out the wheels.

Dec 30, 2013 | 11:20 AM

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Yes, that was me. Your duct was really nice! I don't know if you answered this and I missed it, but how long does it take to make one side?

Dec 30, 2013 | 12:11 PM

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The outlets to the rotor are about 3 hours each and the elbows are 20hours each.

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Yes, that was me. Your duct was really nice! I don't know if you answered this and I missed it, but how long does it take to make one side?

Feb 22, 2014 | 06:56 AM

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Update on winter progress:

Prototype out of ABS
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3D printed composites tool out of hightemp Ultem material
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Carbon layup
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Printed a trim guide out of durable Nylon material
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Installed on car
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Feb 22, 2014 | 07:29 AM

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Feb 22, 2014 | 08:02 AM

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Awesome that you are still at it!

In for release

Feb 22, 2014 | 08:36 AM

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Feb 22, 2014 | 09:00 AM

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This is what forums are for. Do want

Dec 12, 2014 | 06:51 PM

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Dec 16, 2014 | 10:29 PM

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I feel like I should start investing more time in solidworks and buying a 3-D printer this year. Last time I used one was high school before they hit mainstream and it was....awesome!