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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:38 AM
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Default Front lip spoiler how big is to big

I just installed an aluminum DIY front lip spoiler/skid plate.
The lip extends 2.5inches out from the front of the bumper.

This lip produces so much down force that it deforms (temporarily) the front bumper.
I am going to install some tubular stainless steal turn buckles to the front lip attaching the other side to the 1inch tube the runs behind the bumper to cause the down force that is produced by this lip to be transferred directly to the chassis. The weight if the lip is supported by brackets at the Center of gravity of the aluminum plate and the plate is attached to the front bumper along the lower edge.

The rear end of the car gets loose when the rear spoiler (Mugen) is remove (off to the paint shop for a touch up); when its on the car drives like a dream.

I need opinions
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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why didn't you just get a CF lip?
If you're talking about CF vinyl I say no don't cover it....I'm not sure the question
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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It will be real CF with epoxy resin (1x1) Same stuff that I used on my CF box install.
The piece of Aluminum only cost me anywhere from $50 to $75 depending on the world market demand for Aluminum at the time of purchase.
The CF and resin will only cost me $50 for the material that I need.

So I get a lip spoiler/ and underbody tray that extend back to the radiator area for only $100 to $175
That
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:09 AM
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wow..interesting speakers!!!
Well if it's real CF then definitely cover it..i usually like the aluminum look but not on yellow..that's my opinion!
have fun!
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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Only one reply anyone else????
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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[QUOTE=deppenma,Aug 30 2005, 06:04 AM] It will be real CF with epoxy resin (1x1) Same stuff
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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This setup hit 136db on the last run from 100hz down to about 28hz the db ripple was less than 1.6db across the entire range.
Actually the hard top does not raddled with this setup.


With the new processors installed I can now crank up the power going the set should get close to 140db.

Trim ring will be fabricated next and covered with CF at the same time as the turnbuckles and the front lip.



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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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^ wth for some reason it doesnt look right.... something along pimp my ride ...


but hey your money
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:19 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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that mobile will fly through the time with some operation on that digital thing on the dash
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