New baby is finally home
10-14-2015, 10:31 AM
#151
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Wicked cool!
10-14-2015, 04:14 PM
#152
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Or just check the APR website. It details the downforce in 5* intervals at 80, 100, and 120. It does make some assumptions like clean airflow (2.5" risers help) but it will be far more accurate than anything besides a wind tunnel with the car on scales.
10-14-2015, 04:32 PM
#153
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Car is all packed...holy crap you can stuff an elephant into this thing without the soft-top and interior pieces.
10-15-2015, 03:23 AM
#154
The track mods have been tested and refined so long that it seems most everyone makes the same upgrades. Your car is becoming very similar to mine. Silverstone AP1, APR wing, splitter, OEM-style hardtop, gutted interior, Öhlins DFV's.
I just added a vented hood I got off Craigslist that has a two-tone (neither Ss) paint scheme. I doubt you'll find another beast like this. Just to be safe, don't put a red "18" on the side, and we should avoid getting into the wrong car.
I look forward to seeing you at the track again.
I just added a vented hood I got off Craigslist that has a two-tone (neither Ss) paint scheme. I doubt you'll find another beast like this. Just to be safe, don't put a red "18" on the side, and we should avoid getting into the wrong car.
I look forward to seeing you at the track again.
10-15-2015, 04:22 AM
#155
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The track mods have been tested and refined so long that it seems most everyone makes the same upgrades. Your car is becoming very similar to mine. Silverstone AP1, APR wing, splitter, OEM-style hardtop, gutted interior, Öhlins DFV's.
I just added a vented hood I got off Craigslist that has a two-tone (neither Ss) paint scheme. I doubt you'll find another beast like this. Just to be safe, don't put a red "18" on the side, and we should avoid getting into the wrong car.
I look forward to seeing you at the track again.
I just added a vented hood I got off Craigslist that has a two-tone (neither Ss) paint scheme. I doubt you'll find another beast like this. Just to be safe, don't put a red "18" on the side, and we should avoid getting into the wrong car.
I look forward to seeing you at the track again.
No numbers for me...and my APR stickers are turned around on the inside. Black hardtop too? See you there sir!
01-31-2016, 02:25 PM
#157
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Got my splitter dams installed today and the front brakes have been inspected. As you can see, the OE boots dont like race pad heat! Those are Carbotech XP10s with 1 weekend on them (8 or so sessions). The rears are about at half life and have had 2 weekends on them.At least the fronts didn't bend like the last set did.
Not sure if acrylic plastic is the best choice for splitter dam material, as it wasn't easy to cut and cracked often under pressure. At least I got some experience with placement and alignment. The 1/2" gap between the splitter and the dam isn't exactly as I had hoped, but at least the it better than nothing.
Not sure if acrylic plastic is the best choice for splitter dam material, as it wasn't easy to cut and cracked often under pressure. At least I got some experience with placement and alignment. The 1/2" gap between the splitter and the dam isn't exactly as I had hoped, but at least the it better than nothing.
01-31-2016, 06:31 PM
#160
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Just lined the top of the dam where the front bumper meets the fender, and since the plastic is clear, I just marked the predrilled bottom hole already in the bumper and put a hole in the dam there too.