Full Flat-Bottom Undertray EVO
Jun 23, 2008, 11:10 AM
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I really like the center panel. However, I don't agree with the execution of the sideskirts. To be truly effective a sideskirt should seal the bottom of the car - i.e. extend the sideskirt down towards the ground. The sideskirt as it sits right now will have very limited effectiveness, since the car is still relatively high off the ground. Any chance I can get you to design one that is L shaped, with the sides being removable as I drew up in my ghetto jpg that I sent to you?
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Jun 23, 2008, 01:12 PM
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I really like the center panel. However, I don't agree with the execution of the sideskirts. To be truly effective a sideskirt should seal the bottom of the car - i.e. extend the sideskirt down towards the ground. The sideskirt as it sits right now will have very limited effectiveness, since the car is still relatively high off the ground. Any chance I can get you to design one that is L shaped, with the sides being removable as I drew up in my ghetto jpg that I sent to you?
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Here's an image which sort of summarizes what I have going on under the car. it's a model, not a real car yo.
Jun 24, 2008, 07:13 AM
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Nice touch with using the model to show how the parts fit.
I really need to find time to take some fabricating classes ...
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Jul 1, 2008, 10:25 PM
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Turns out I'm low on time to do everything all at once. I haven't been able to go out and test downforce and drag as my car has been tied up with me getting ready to pull the motor for a 2.3L GT30R build. I've been busy scaling larger injectors on the current setup so it's not too many changes all at once.
I should have more details ready in a few weeks. I'm out for a week starting Thursday.
I should have more details ready in a few weeks. I'm out for a week starting Thursday.
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If you don't want to post, please PM, as I'd love to hear what you have in store, sounds great.
Jul 2, 2008, 07:47 AM
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- Eagle forged 4G64 crank, Eagle rods, Wiseco .020" over pistons, ACL bearings
- 880 injectors
- GT3076R
- RNR equal length manifold (scored on ebay for the uber cheapness!).
Some pictures of stuff sitting around waiting for me to do work.
Jul 2, 2008, 07:59 AM
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With a lowered car it is really dependent on your jack as to what your options are. I can reach under the car into the boxed frame where the sideskirt and center panel meet. I jack the car up from that point. My jack has a rubber pad and I just go straight against the side skirt material.
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Jul 2, 2008, 09:04 AM
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I like your style, a lot. Heavily driven, raced, and a still a bargain hunter, like me.
Sorry this is OT, but are you going to eliminate the balance shafts?
Regarding jack points, when I was playing around with similar flat front under panel ideas, I was going to just have a removable panel in the front (similar to stock) to access the front center jack point by the tow hook. I was going to use Dzus 1/4 turn fasteners so I could just pop it off, slide in a low-pro jack under the front, and raise the whole front at once.
Jacking from the side is okay, but the boxed rails are not very strong all the way back to the rear of the car. I have seen pics and heard of people crushing them while lifting. I also don't like mangling up the scissor jack points on the body seam, and how lifting from the side works with jack stands as much.
That's just me though, and if I bought this, I'd still modify it to access the front center jack point.
Sorry this is OT, but are you going to eliminate the balance shafts?
Regarding jack points, when I was playing around with similar flat front under panel ideas, I was going to just have a removable panel in the front (similar to stock) to access the front center jack point by the tow hook. I was going to use Dzus 1/4 turn fasteners so I could just pop it off, slide in a low-pro jack under the front, and raise the whole front at once.
Jacking from the side is okay, but the boxed rails are not very strong all the way back to the rear of the car. I have seen pics and heard of people crushing them while lifting. I also don't like mangling up the scissor jack points on the body seam, and how lifting from the side works with jack stands as much.
That's just me though, and if I bought this, I'd still modify it to access the front center jack point.