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ApexAddict 04-19-2016 03:02 PM

Thanks man, I'm pretty excited with how it turned out. We'll see how well it performs on the track this weekend.

motormechanic 04-19-2016 09:26 PM

only thing I don't like about the Lotus diffusers is their outer channels are pretty much worthless due to tire squirt contaminating the airflow.

ApexAddict 04-20-2016 03:09 AM


Originally Posted by motormechanic (Post 1325111)
only thing I don't like about the Lotus diffusers is their outer channels are pretty much worthless due to tire squirt contaminating the airflow.

What's tire squirt? As in the air that's being directed off the tires?

motormechanic 04-20-2016 03:49 PM

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it is the turbulent air that is a result of the rotating tire moving through it. There is a way to fix it though, and that would be to add a fence to the outside edge of the channels that extends forward.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1461181744

ApexAddict 04-20-2016 06:00 PM

A fence? What do you mean? Sorry for my lack of knowledge, I'm basically clueless when it comes to aero. I'm assuming I just make some sort of an extension on the outter sides to kind of block out the turbulence?

motormechanic 04-21-2016 01:12 AM

correct, extend the outside fin further downward and forward.

ApexAddict 04-21-2016 01:38 AM

Right on, I'm assuming just riveting a sheet of aluminum should work fine?

motormechanic 04-21-2016 09:26 PM

yup

ApexAddict 04-22-2016 02:11 AM

:bigtu:

creon 04-22-2016 02:52 AM

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just spotted on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Backyardcivics/
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ApexAddict 04-22-2016 03:29 AM

Wow that looks great, if only I had enough power to fully utilize all that down force.

FatKao 04-22-2016 09:19 AM

Going to suck when you bend that up going 4 off.

Gee Emm 04-22-2016 10:50 AM


Originally Posted by FatKao (Post 1325897)
Going to suck when you bend that up going 4 off.

That was my first thought. I try and build in a weak point for those occasions, and when I look again at that design, I think the weak point is the lower part attached to the splitter, where the round hole is. Just unbolt, apply a BFH, and it should straighten enough to work ok if not win a beauty contest.

ApexAddict 04-22-2016 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by FatKao (Post 1325897)
Going to suck when you bend that up going 4 off.

Ouch that's a good point, I didn't even think about that.

motormechanic 04-22-2016 03:57 PM

needs more center/frontal support.

Dalardan 04-22-2016 11:11 PM

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Almost finished my aero setup for this year! Should try it tomorrow to see if I need a center brace for the spoiler.



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Supe 04-23-2016 08:32 AM

Took me a second to realize the garage door hinges weren't part of the spoiler, LOL.

ApexAddict 04-25-2016 12:44 AM


Originally Posted by Dalardan (Post 1326034)

That air dam looks nice, what'd you make it out of?

Originally Posted by Supe (Post 1326073)
Took me a second to realize the garage door hinges weren't part of the spoiler, LOL.

LOL same here

Dalardan 04-25-2016 07:05 AM

Couldn't find some localy or from sponsors, so got it from there :

Colored Plastic Rolls, 10 Ft.

emilio700 04-25-2016 10:05 AM

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Allstar 24" sheet plastic, which is wide enough for a Miata air dam. Comes in a roll. .070 is not quite stiff enough for air dams, use the .100. Google search, it's everywhere.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...L._SL1500_.jpg


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