Gauging interest: CF full Body kit/Front Diffuser project...
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... update...
FI is lagging a little bit... but i should have something to show for next week.. sorry for those waiting..
the stand alone front lip will be next week as well...
sorry guys...
FI is lagging a little bit... but i should have something to show for next week.. sorry for those waiting..
the stand alone front lip will be next week as well...
sorry guys...
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As someone once said:
I can't give you a formula for success, but I can give you one for failure "Try to please everyone!"
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Cheston, I think whatever your final product looks like, it will be just great. Most people will like it and a few may not.........but that is how it is with all products.
You have put a lot of hard work and research into this and I can't wait to see your finished product.
I can't give you a formula for success, but I can give you one for failure "Try to please everyone!"
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Cheston, I think whatever your final product looks like, it will be just great. Most people will like it and a few may not.........but that is how it is with all products.
You have put a lot of hard work and research into this and I can't wait to see your finished product.
Originally posted by Wedge
As someone once said:
I can't give you a formula for success, but I can give you one for failure "Try to please everyone!"
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Cheston, I think whatever your final product looks like, it will be just great. Most people will like it and a few may not.........but that is how it is with all products.
You have put a lot of hard work and research into this and I can't wait to see your finished product.
As someone once said:
I can't give you a formula for success, but I can give you one for failure "Try to please everyone!"
_______________________________
Cheston, I think whatever your final product looks like, it will be just great. Most people will like it and a few may not.........but that is how it is with all products.
You have put a lot of hard work and research into this and I can't wait to see your finished product.
VERY VERY TRUE !!!
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..update..
the stand alone front diffuser WILL have a stock front bumper nose cowl covering integrated with the rest of the lip..
going for test fitting tomorrow for the nose pieces... both full front bumper and stand-alone systems. .. wow. i'm calling them systems. wee!
the stand alone front diffuser WILL have a stock front bumper nose cowl covering integrated with the rest of the lip..
going for test fitting tomorrow for the nose pieces... both full front bumper and stand-alone systems. .. wow. i'm calling them systems. wee!
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Cheston,
I know you've said a rear diffuser is not a priority item at the moment, but I'm wondering what exhaust you will be going with since that will most likely have an impact on what is possible to get done.. I'm starting to explore getting one made but been getting the sense that having a single tip type of exhaust like a JIC or a dual tip like a RSR exhaust would be the only ones that would allow something useful to be made.. any thoughts on this? I'm trying to avoid adding a wing to my Z, but definitely want a bit more downforce at high speed
I know you've said a rear diffuser is not a priority item at the moment, but I'm wondering what exhaust you will be going with since that will most likely have an impact on what is possible to get done.. I'm starting to explore getting one made but been getting the sense that having a single tip type of exhaust like a JIC or a dual tip like a RSR exhaust would be the only ones that would allow something useful to be made.. any thoughts on this? I'm trying to avoid adding a wing to my Z, but definitely want a bit more downforce at high speed
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the stock muffler is already its own diffuser.. if you look at the canister design, its very smooth and angled up at something like a 3 degrees sweeping up..
i will most likely will try to make a full diffuser with dual canister systems... ala RSR/ Greddy...... the single tip ones should be fine since they are offset to the side...
i need that portion of real estate underneath the spare tire area to mount the channels.....
i will most likely will try to make a full diffuser with dual canister systems... ala RSR/ Greddy...... the single tip ones should be fine since they are offset to the side...
i need that portion of real estate underneath the spare tire area to mount the channels.....
Originally posted by ether
Cheston,
I know you've said a rear diffuser is not a priority item at the moment, but I'm wondering what exhaust you will be going with since that will most likely have an impact on what is possible to get done.. I'm starting to explore getting one made but been getting the sense that having a single tip type of exhaust like a JIC or a dual tip like a RSR exhaust would be the only ones that would allow something useful to be made.. any thoughts on this? I'm trying to avoid adding a wing to my Z, but definitely want a bit more downforce at high speed
Cheston,
I know you've said a rear diffuser is not a priority item at the moment, but I'm wondering what exhaust you will be going with since that will most likely have an impact on what is possible to get done.. I'm starting to explore getting one made but been getting the sense that having a single tip type of exhaust like a JIC or a dual tip like a RSR exhaust would be the only ones that would allow something useful to be made.. any thoughts on this? I'm trying to avoid adding a wing to my Z, but definitely want a bit more downforce at high speed
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Chebosto,
I'm very intrested to say the least, but I am in love with the looks of the Top Secret, so I must say that a vent for the front right is not needed.
BTW please post pics after the fitting tommarow.
I'm very intrested to say the least, but I am in love with the looks of the Top Secret, so I must say that a vent for the front right is not needed.
BTW please post pics after the fitting tommarow.
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Originally posted by Chebosto
the stock muffler is already its own diffuser.. if you look at the canister design, its very smooth and angled up at something like a 3 degrees sweeping up..
the stock muffler is already its own diffuser.. if you look at the canister design, its very smooth and angled up at something like a 3 degrees sweeping up..
oh by the way noticed some UCLA items in some of your pics.. well enjoy the game this weekend... something tells me i will... i went to the other school.. go SC
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Idea:
Modular Body Design.
Take what you like, discard what you dont like....
i know alot of ppl cant afford the luxuries of boost. so having a huge hole in the front is not that great for NA.. there is no intercooler to fill the void... So.. i introduce.. modular body shaping.. adjustable fins and better yet.. .removable!
the horizonal bars are fully moveable (center bar will have variable pitch so you can adjust the top air flow for your raditor and the bottom will get to your intercooler... etc.. the side pieces will be stationary but removable as well...
the entire kit will be made of CF.... or kevlar if you choose...
here are the versions that we came up with....
sorry for the crude photochopsi didnt have my camera with me today! darnit....
intake hole is an option...
as for the side skirts, they will be molded to follow the rear body lines... no nasty hump! but all the benefits of trying to eliminate the vorticies off that huge rear tire of ours... no go on the vent for the rear brakes...
Modular Body Design.
Take what you like, discard what you dont like....
i know alot of ppl cant afford the luxuries of boost. so having a huge hole in the front is not that great for NA.. there is no intercooler to fill the void... So.. i introduce.. modular body shaping.. adjustable fins and better yet.. .removable!
the horizonal bars are fully moveable (center bar will have variable pitch so you can adjust the top air flow for your raditor and the bottom will get to your intercooler... etc.. the side pieces will be stationary but removable as well...
the entire kit will be made of CF.... or kevlar if you choose...
here are the versions that we came up with....
sorry for the crude photochopsi didnt have my camera with me today! darnit....
intake hole is an option...
as for the side skirts, they will be molded to follow the rear body lines... no nasty hump! but all the benefits of trying to eliminate the vorticies off that huge rear tire of ours... no go on the vent for the rear brakes...
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From: brooklyn ny(rutgers college)
is that the final design?...meaning absolutely no more changes?...looks nice...but you need to show more angles....the only thing thats bothering be is that it looks like a civic "octane" kit