Front Bumper Plates and pics
Aug 26, 2006, 02:59 PM
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Front Bumper Plates and pics
Here are some pics of new plates that I made for the front bumper. I switched to a water -> air intercooler so I didnt need the hole for the FMIC so I figured I would plate them all up. Originally I left the oil cooler hole open and fully blocked off the rest. I think keeping the radiator cool on hot days will need some airflow so I made new plates (No pics yet) with a few horizontal slits in them for the two top holes in the bumper. These plates are just mock up plates but the final ones will be perfect fits and will just simply bolt up.
I figured some people may want at least a few of the plates (Most wont want to block the intercooler hole) but I did notice that a few people out there like Al (Dynoflash) use tape to cover thier side holes when racing... these plates look alot better than blue tape
The plates I made are from .032" Aluminum Sheet which is incredibly light (About the same weight as the mesh). I could polish them or paint them any color as well.
Id be happy to make some plates for someone if they want... not sure what the price would be but it wouldnt be much.
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3495.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3496.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3497.JPG
I figured some people may want at least a few of the plates (Most wont want to block the intercooler hole) but I did notice that a few people out there like Al (Dynoflash) use tape to cover thier side holes when racing... these plates look alot better than blue tape
The plates I made are from .032" Aluminum Sheet which is incredibly light (About the same weight as the mesh). I could polish them or paint them any color as well.
Id be happy to make some plates for someone if they want... not sure what the price would be but it wouldnt be much.
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3495.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3496.JPG
http://www.thedrunken.com/downloads/...s/IMG_3497.JPG
Aug 26, 2006, 04:48 PM
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The point of the mod is to block off the airflow helping with aerodynamics.
If you read the post you most likely would have seen this:
"I think keeping the radiator cool on hot days will need some airflow so I made new plates (No pics yet) with a few horizontal slits in them for the two top holes in the bumper."
The two grill pieces (To the left / right of the Mitsu Emblem) now have slits in them to allow air to flow into the radiator to keep it cool.
Here is a picture of the type of people I was posting this for:
If you read the post you most likely would have seen this:
"I think keeping the radiator cool on hot days will need some airflow so I made new plates (No pics yet) with a few horizontal slits in them for the two top holes in the bumper."
The two grill pieces (To the left / right of the Mitsu Emblem) now have slits in them to allow air to flow into the radiator to keep it cool.
Here is a picture of the type of people I was posting this for:
Aug 27, 2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ang Wen Yan
Are you still on stock block
??What is the next time you will hit the track and do some 10's??
??What is the next time you will hit the track and do some 10's??
Aug 28, 2006, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by TrinaBabe
Hopefully within a week or two. I need to figure out my new IC setup first. I would like to get some decent tires and rims before I go out again but I probably wont. Yes I am still on the stock block.
.10's or busted
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Aug 28, 2006, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by monies41
what is the point of this mod
i am clueless!
i am clueless!
Originally Posted by TrinaBabe
Here is a picture of the type of people I was posting this for:
I have the exact same chair thats shown in the background . It's about 25 years old
Aug 28, 2006, 04:48 AM
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i think u will be starving your radiator, even with a few horizontal slits. maybe these will be good for strictly drag racing, but thats it. i would not recomend these on a daily driver.
Aug 28, 2006, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 05 EVO RS
ya, im pretty sure that when you totaly block the intercooler, even it it has a few slots in it, its not going to be able to do its job..... 
didn't put the lic. plate infront of the intercooler for a reason.....
didn't put the lic. plate infront of the intercooler for a reason.....Last edited by timzcat; Sep 2, 2006 at 09:26 PM.
Aug 28, 2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bolsen
Are you sure or pretty sure?
Aug 28, 2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by I'mStock
I don't get your point.
Aug 28, 2006, 11:36 AM
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well, i im sure it will all work fine since your the "keep the evo cool pro" good luck with it and i interested in seeing some times, and if it made a difference.....i guess in theory it should improve it so good luck......
PS: i didnt see the air to water intercooler part.....guess i gotta read more carefully
PS: i didnt see the air to water intercooler part.....guess i gotta read more carefully
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Aug 28, 2006, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by deadbeatrec
ok who here on evom do u know that is running a air-water ic? huh??? thats what i thought. not even the big dogs run them. so there for its ok for trinababe's set up, but no one else here would benifit from it what so ever. not only that, who the hell wants there car looking like Jaws
TurboTrix runs one, and I believe there is somebody else running them..... This thread is still confusing to me as to why somebody like Trina would look for speed from a mod like this.. I suppose I just don't understand Trina's logic, I mean you could also switch to 195 width tires to save rotating weight........
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Last edited by scorke; Aug 28, 2006 at 11:41 AM.