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vortx rear diffuser / undertray
marc n - 30/11/10 at 09:46 PM

hi all
just a quick post and a picture to show you our new undertray / rear diffuser in grp this is now available to suit all models and years of the vortx. the tray completely covers the rear of the car underneath the differential and fuel tank and has a centrally mounted vent to help keep the diff cool, the picture isnt the best but it shows the rear diffuser / undertray loosely fitted to our mazda car. hope to get some better pictures when the car is off the ramp

best regards

marc

[Edited on 30/11/10 by marc n]

marc n - 30/11/10 at 09:49 PM

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Kriss - 30/11/10 at 09:51 PM

Rough dimensions? I really fancy this on my Indy. Might not be what you want to hear marc lol

spdpug98 - 30/11/10 at 09:53 PM

Very nice, could be very interested in purchasing one....subject to costs - any idea on cost

cerbera - 30/11/10 at 09:59 PM

Hi Marc,

Will this be on show at Autosport in the new year?

[Edited on 30/11/10 by cerbera]

RickRick - 30/11/10 at 10:11 PM

Will this be on my car asap





yes!

RickRick - 30/11/10 at 10:11 PM

Will this be on my car asap





yes!

SeanStone - 1/12/10 at 12:34 AM

Surely the vent for the diff does nothing for the flow of air under the car?

Nash - 1/12/10 at 07:07 AM

Very interested on this for my Indy. Do you have any more details? will it fit an Indy? Cost?

IMO rethe diff cooling spoiling the airflow, I don't think this will significantly improve downforce / aero on the car. it will just tidy up the back of it.

Happy to be wrong but would need to be convinced.

I still want one though

.....................Neil

Agriv8 - 1/12/10 at 07:52 AM

well done marc,

Looks really good all down to the design team if you ask me

regards

agriv8

Gergely - 1/12/10 at 08:54 AM

Hi Marc!
That looks great! Would love to see more pics though. Wonder if any of the square side openings are visible with the rear wheels on and the car on the ground.
How is it mounted to the car? What is the weight? What colours are available? How much will it cost?

And the most important question: Will it make the car any faster? Or is it more to tidy up the rear looks?
Thanks! Gergely

marc n - 1/12/10 at 10:03 AM

hi all to answer some questions

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IMO rethe diff cooling spoiling the airflow, I don't think this will significantly improve downforce / aero on the car. it will just tidy up the back of it. Happy to be wrong but would need to be convinced.


i wouldnt disagree but it is definatley still beneficial to stop air from under the car getting trapped near the rear panel. the vent for the diff is mainly because air will still travel down the tunnel of the car and need to escape after passing the diff and from experiance when the back is fully panelled in the diff gets bloody warm.
it is mainly a cosmetic part, but will in theory offer a better airflow, and to stop the parachute effect of the rear panel area but without proper testing there is nothing to back this up


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Hi Marc! That looks great! Would love to see more pics though. Wonder if any of the square side openings are visible with the rear wheels on and the car on the ground. How is it mounted to the car? What is the weight? What colours are available? How much will it cost? And the most important question: Will it make the car any faster? Or is it more to tidy up the rear looks? Thanks! Gergely


the openings are not visible whilst the car is on the ground, that area needs to be trimmed as standard as it is a continious strip when they come out of the mould, the undertray is made from grp and has a black textured coating, it fixes by a alloy strip attached to the underside of the car at the front edge then bolts to the side / back panel in the wheel arch area, and two bolts on the rear edge.

it will in theory help stopping the air getting trapped at the rear of the car but would also be best incorporated with the engine bay floor panneled in, which we can supply another panel to acheive

cost for the grp undertray and fixing kit is Ģ175 inc vat

there is also underway a front splitter, that is sculpted to in theory provide better airflow around the front of the car, again this in theory will improve things but have nothing to confirm it will

best regards

marc

marc n - 1/12/10 at 10:04 AM

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Looks really good all down to the design team if you ask me


lol obviously the brainstorming session in the local pub was an invaluble part of the design process

marc n - 1/12/10 at 10:10 AM

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Rough dimensions? I really fancy this on my Indy. Might not be what you want to hear marc lol


unfortunately it wont fit a locost or mk, without serious butchering, which by the time you have done that it would be easier and cheaper to make from alloy as the original pattern was. it is too specific to ours due to the dimensions, chassis and body configuration

best regards

marc

Agriv8 - 1/12/10 at 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by marc n
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Looks really good all down to the design team if you ask me


lol obviously the brainstorming session in the local pub was an invaluble part of the design process



SSHHhhhhh Wife knows this forum exists !!!

How the snow ? going for it proper style in Bradford ( and guess who is in the car again !!! )

Speek soon

Agriv8

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Triggerhappy - 2/12/10 at 03:21 PM

More picīs please...

sucksqueezebangblow - 6/12/10 at 03:12 PM

Hi Marc,

Can you bring mine (paid for with my original car order) to the AutoSport show?

Yours, Clive.

[Edited on 7/12/10 by sucksqueezebangblow]

RK - 7/12/10 at 12:34 AM

Anyone after one for their MK or whatever, should go to Plays Kool: 96 pounds with free delivery for a GRP one in black; although not as fancy as the MNR. Sounds like a very good deal to me.

spdpug98 - 7/12/10 at 04:43 PM

Anyone had any more pictures sent across, I have been trying to get some but not got any as of yet

marc n - 9/12/10 at 10:03 AM

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daniel mason - 9/12/10 at 06:36 PM

good to see my old car again ^^^^^^^^^
has dave sold it on or is he keeping it to modify to race spec? i noticed it for sale a while back!

iain b - 9/12/10 at 08:16 PM

sold ....waiting to be picked up when weather gets better.....staying local to harrogate

The Venom Project - 11/12/10 at 11:43 AM

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sold ....waiting to be picked up when weather gets better.....staying local to harrogate


Hi

What is your next build then?

I should have taken you up on the offer of a ride out :-)

I hope to be on with a reverse Trike in 2011, and would like to think I might make Newark in it, but all will depend on cash and timing :-)

Nick

The Venom Project - 11/12/10 at 11:46 AM

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Hi Marc,

I think that looks really smart and compliments the look of the car, the car already looks fantastic in my opinion with its Nosecone, and now looks really smart at the back end.


Nick

The Venom Project - 11/12/10 at 11:46 AM

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Hi Marc,

I think that looks really smart and compliments the look of the car, the car already looks fantastic in my opinion with its Nosecone, and now looks really smart at the back end.


Nick

gazzarose - 22/1/11 at 09:19 PM

I like that alot. Would be pretty cool to have a pair of exhaust pipes either in the centre where the grills or in the 2 outermost channels. Im trying my best to save up to but a kit, but everytime I get a bit together the house needs something doing,lol. But when I do finally get round to saving up enough this is definatly on my wish list. Really tidies up the back end. I'd be interested in what the front splitter looks like as well.

Gareth

hazardpro - 24/9/16 at 09:50 PM

Can these still be purchased? Cant find them online anywhere.

Doug

micksalt - 4/10/16 at 10:43 AM

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Can these still be purchased? Cant find them online anywhere.

Doug


Their website is certainly not up to the standards of the Westfield Parts Shop, but they're a smaller manufacturer so you wouldn't expect it. Best to get on the dog-and-bone 01423 780196