Proby
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 06:30 PM |
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Lookin good! iPhone mic sounds a good idea!
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afj
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 06:48 PM |
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Diffuser looking great, just need a splitter at the front next 
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yellowcab
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 07:52 PM |
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iPhone mic behind the dash completely exposed was still too distorted from engine & exhaust tone, so I cut some roll cage padding up, and wrapped
that around it to make a muffler for it, reduced it loads but still distorts under hard-loud-pedal
Next up, is to cut our kitchen sponge up (don't tell the wife) and stick the mini-mic in the centre of that...
One thing I really dislike about trackday/race/car videos is distortion and wind noise lol
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yellowcab
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| posted on 20/3/12 at 07:54 PM |
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AFJ, good shout, there is already an alloy plate under the engine, but only held on with cable ties, so will be making a front splitter too.
Not fussed about it having louvres in, as I have the wide fin/ wings to aid engine bay cooling to keep engine air temps ambient
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yellowcab
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 08:14 PM |
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still battling with a horrid distortion from exhaust drone...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1nArJg2p-I&feature=plcp&context=C49fe7e6VDvjVQa1PpcFMYEPmjO7dsRaWLWeieKQWg2sc7EBZokn4%3D
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Proby
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 08:32 PM |
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Was that mini mic with or without the wife's washing up sponge? 
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yellowcab
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| posted on 25/3/12 at 08:38 PM |
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I kid you not... the mic has roll cage padding taped round it, then a bathroom sponge taped around it, then stuffed in a jewellery ring box, taped up,
then another bathroom sponge taped around it, and then in a carrier bag to keep it waterproof, and tape around it... I think its just a sh*t mic
lol
Oh and I've moved it from behind the dash as I thought it was too close to the engine, now to behind the passenger seat, to which I now thing
its too exhaust droney... so I'll move it again to behind the under the drivers seat I think...
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yellowcab
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 11:19 AM |
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Removed, repacked and refitted exhaust to try and get it a little more quiet - whether its worked or not I don't know, maybe a larger longer can
would have been a better alternative, as this can is only 20inches x 4.5inches, and I think a new 22inch x 6inch would have done a better job
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Took delivery of my new carbon aeroscreen today - any tips on how to fit it neatly?
 
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A1
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 12:16 PM |
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measure up from the scuttle/side panel line on each side then tape in place, fix it on one side then do the other.
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yellowcab
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 12:51 PM |
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Ahhh nice one... didn't really think about it but my scuttle is stepped, but it doesn't matter come to think about it.
I've taped it on and sat in the car to see if any visibility is reduced and it's pretty perfect! My drivers seat is really low down you
see.
Had to remove my mirrors and then I'll plonk them back ontop othe sides of the screen
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yellowcab
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 06:16 PM |
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so on with the carbon aeroscreen that I purchased from Aerodynamix...
 
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Removal of the old home made perspex one which has served its job very well!
 
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It was a stepped scuttle type one
 
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As per above advice, I taped it down to begin with to get angles and measurements
 
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Rivetted on, following the curvature of the car
 
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Didn't like the silver, didn't fit in with the colour scheme, so coloured the rivets black
 
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All done
 
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Very happy with my purchase - outstanding service from Julian @ Aerodynamix too
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yellowcab
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| posted on 30/3/12 at 06:18 PM |
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today we fitted the diffuser, and was very happy to see it weighing in lighter than some others, at 3.65kgs
 
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this is just the prototype riveted version for now, will be sold one once the final templates are made
 
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arse end up in the air, diffuser slid underneath
 
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like for like comparison, open rear diff, and rear clam acting as a parachute
 
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gloss black diffuser on, attached the the existing floor, and rear clam
 
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Exits the car by 25mm, and rounded edges
 
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All done - now onto the next task
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Coopz
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 05:31 AM |
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The carbon screen looks great... Fits really well on the MK Scuttle. Your car also looks superb keep the updates coming 
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yellowcab
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| posted on 1/4/12 at 10:36 AM |
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Thanks Coopz, yeah very happy with the fitment on the screen considering they're not 'specifically' MK...
I'll keep the photos coming, don't worry
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yellowcab
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| posted on 12/4/12 at 04:36 PM |
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Set about making more aerodynamic changes to the car, so decided to look at the front of the car...
As it sits, completely open to the underside of the Busa lump
 
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It's going to protrude the front of the underside of the nosecone by 50mm, and 60mm wider at either side (the shape isn't exact, it will
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Jacked the car up to ensure front arms at full droop will clear even when air-born
 
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The kick out/ change of angle - will not be a right angle, either rounded or smooth
 
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The sides follow the lines of the wider gills at the side of the engine bay
 
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Where the sump of the Busa engine hangs down, rather than boxing it off, I'll make an upside down alloy bonnet scoop facing backwards for better
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Going to make it from 1.5mm alloy to keep the weight down
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[Edited on 12/4/12 by yellowcab]
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Nick DV
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| posted on 12/4/12 at 06:13 PM |
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Are the marks on the bottom of the sump due to it hitting the ground?  If it is, I'd include a skid plate when you sort out the aero aids!
Cheers, Nick
"The force will be with you, always!"
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yellowcab
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| posted on 12/4/12 at 07:22 PM |
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Yep, there isn't much of the sump left lol - I will be looking for a new one in due course lol
Also, thats the main reason for the splitter, the aero benefits was secondary...
[Edited on 12/4/12 by yellowcab]
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 12:23 PM |
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Very nice looking car. I like the mods.
What have you fixed the Aeroscreen to the scuttle with. Have you used tinnerman washers, as this was what i was thinking of doing, with countersunk
screws?
Chris
Regards Chris
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yellowcab
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 12:23 PM |
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MOT complete, passed with no advisories!
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yellowcab
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 12:32 PM |
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Hiya Chris,
I decided to use standard 4mm stainless rivets with washers underneath them to spread the load so to speak to prevent any cracking,
Let me know what you decide to use.
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andrewmorpeth
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 12:41 PM |
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are you running a dry sump system or standard?what diff have you got?thanks
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yellowcab
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 12:53 PM |
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Running a standard wet sump, and the rear diff is a LSD standard unit with 3.14 fd
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andrewmorpeth
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 01:00 PM |
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ive just changed my diff from sierra 3.14 to a bmw 2.35 out of a 2000 320d had to change propshaft and drive shafts but what a difference!it will do
70mph in first now!still pulls away ok and car is now more driveable on road.have you had any problems with oil surge?what size oil cooler are you
using?
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yellowcab
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 01:14 PM |
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not had any problems as yet - but will be investing in an acusump system certainly lol
here is a quick shot i took when i had run out of fuel again lol
 
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andrewmorpeth
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 01:19 PM |
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looks nice!have you done any trackdays yet?
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