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Post by dietcoke on Dec 31, 2015 1:57:38 GMT
Got the stainless line ran for the accusump since the longer hose I needed showed up. Fixing and tidying a few minor things under the car, then it's time to set race ride height and get it aligned.  Oil block out to accusump and mech. gauge.  |
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Post by papabear on Dec 31, 2015 5:36:15 GMT
Dietcoke what pan and adaptor are you running on there?
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Post by dietcoke on Dec 31, 2015 15:34:22 GMT
It's a V8R/kevko aluminium pan, and an improved racing oil block.
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Post by dietcoke on Jan 9, 2016 0:20:11 GMT
Finished some large hand-formed canard prototypes today for the front bumper. Have a sheet of ABS on the way and I'm going to transfer the protos into working pieces. Excited.
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Post by einy on Jan 9, 2016 21:45:36 GMT
Bumper ?!? You have my full attention given the requirement by my local state patrol officer to install these ....
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Post by jwagner on Jan 9, 2016 21:55:59 GMT
I'm interested in your aero work. Been thinking about that too, although we have a lot to do before aero. After seeing the old formula cars run at a vintage rack, I was wondering if wheel fairings at the end of a wing might do some good both for downforce and CD. Something like a Formula E nose/wing/fairing (but skip the nose). stefanontech.weebly.com/formula-e/formula-e-aeroIn the end, it's a little like trying to improve the aerodynamics of a brick. |
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Post by dietcoke on Feb 13, 2016 1:04:19 GMT
I've actually sought out some used formula E parts but they're WAY out of my price range. Got on my feet some today, still very sore from ACL surgery and can't stand for long. Enough time for me to upgrade half the factory unknown milage rockers with these sweet bronze bushes. Should go a long way for reliability, as the stock ones are known to fail/walk out/spit needles through your engine. The factory left bank  The new pieces  One rocker done  The special tools to press out the old and seat the new (I've done many sets of these rockers)  Left bank complete. All the standing I could handle today, since I'm basically putting all my weight on one foot and that isn't fun.  |
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Post by lhintze on Feb 13, 2016 1:36:47 GMT
Best of luck on the recovery! Get that beast ready for spring
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Post by dietcoke on Feb 15, 2016 1:11:41 GMT
Uncle sam was kind to us this year, so finally had the chance to upgrade my 10+ year old dying craftsman box for a real box. Will finally have space to organize my tools.  |
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Post by abc123 on Feb 15, 2016 2:13:44 GMT
very nice... i built two motorcycles using plastic shelving flipped upside down to organize my tools, then finally got a tool chest...almost time for an upgrade to something bigger
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Post by dietcoke on Feb 27, 2016 12:25:50 GMT
Got out the toe plates and got the car lined up for the first race in two weeks. Fit the rubber. Not much to do but drive it.  |
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Post by lhintze on Feb 27, 2016 13:20:47 GMT
What's the specs on that wheel/tire setup?
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Post by dietcoke on Mar 12, 2016 1:13:05 GMT
Got out the DA buffer and put some work into the trunk cover, looking show quality now. One day I'll get around to doing the front, I'm extra lazy when it comes to showy stuff.  V34 hybrid compound on an orange pad V36 Cutting polish on an orange pad Finished with V38 optical polish on a black pad |
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Post by dietcoke on Mar 18, 2016 23:23:00 GMT
Looks so different sans wing. Classed into EM finally, ready for first autoX weekend. Threw the new vinyls on.   |
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Post by einy on Mar 19, 2016 1:10:51 GMT
damn man, rear cover looks great! There is hope for my dull red bodywork afterall without having to resort to paint!!
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