Here's some video from two (!) years ago. Try not to laugh when you see the speeds at Laguna Seca...it was our first tentative laps around the track, and the first time for the Catfish anywhere outside of a garage.
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Originally Posted by rleete
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So did the hub situation ever get figured out? I always had the impression that it was going to use the Miata hub stuff (less weight = less hub stress) but I took several hours to read this thread in one sitting and that is not the case. Does the "base" model use the Miata stuff and the 5x114.3 hubs will be optional?
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Originally Posted by Chilicharger665
(Post 1186406)
So did the hub situation ever get figured out? I always had the impression that it was going to use the Miata hub stuff (less weight = less hub stress) but I took several hours to read this thread in one sitting and that is not the case. Does the "base" model use the Miata stuff and the 5x114.3 hubs will be optional?
Until then, we've taken stress off the hub by reducing the weight of the car. It might be another story when we start adding V8 power... |
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Originally Posted by cordycord
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Here's a short video of the engine start-up for our in-house build. It's a stock 1.8 with our side resonator exhaust. It's raucous with NA's and perfect with a turbo.
The milestone is that it's the first in-house customer build, and the first start using our custom wiring harness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr_g...ature=youtu.be [/YT] |
Impressive and way to chase a goal. I saw FM's at Laguna Seca last fall, and it looked like a blast.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff. |
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Originally Posted by PatCleary
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Impressive and way to chase a goal. I saw FM's at Laguna Seca last fall, and it looked like a blast.
How did you make headlight lenses? Full injection molds seem like they'd make this impossibly expensive. Also, do you make a version of the LED bolts that projects light axially along the bolt's axis? It'd be an awesome solution to lighting wheel wells and maybe some interior stuff. The LED lights are more decoration than anything else. It's crazy to think that an M5 aluminum screw can be gun-drilled, and then have an LED circuit small enough to fit in it. The light generally shoots directly out of the hex on the top of the screw button, but I do make one with a side cut under the head. You can see the side light in the included picture. These lights were made to install on clear plastic so it would light up. Okay--a little bit disco--but pretty cool looking on a Harley. |
Those are freaking awesome. Any retailers? Amazon Prime eligible yet? :)
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Originally Posted by aidandj
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Those are freaking awesome. Any retailers? Amazon Prime eligible yet? :)
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Originally Posted by cordycord
(Post 1197004)
On Amazon. :) company name Motorcycle Parts House, called Sportbike LED Headlite
Sportbike LED Headlite / 6mm Windscreen Bolts, 6 PK BLUE: Led Household Light Bulbs: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific |
Originally Posted by bcrx7
(Post 1197015)
I think he meant the car :)
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Too bad, i want the chassis on prime with free shipping and 50% discount using my amazon credit card :D
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Bruce's Catfish...home stretch
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Bruce's bodywork was installed on the car for a final fitment test. I hate to say it, but it's all coming off for some final tweaking. I hate moving painted bodywork around, but details will make a difference.
Bruce wanted a red car with silver wheels. It wouldn't have been my first choice before seeing it up close, but it might be now. :) Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own? Attachment 132187 Attachment 132188 Attachment 132189 Attachment 132190 Attachment 132191 Attachment 132192 Attachment 132193 Attachment 132194 Attachment 132195 Attachment 132196 Attachment 132197 |
God bless you sir.
*single tear* Beautiful... |
Originally Posted by cordycord
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Bruce's bodywork was installed on the car for a final fitment test. I hate to say it, but it's all coming off for some final tweaking. I hate moving painted bodywork around, but details will make a difference.
Bruce wanted a red car with silver wheels. It wouldn't have been my first choice before seeing it up close, but it might be now. :) Check out the custom aluminum seat brackets that we made for the Lotus Exige seats. They're made to fit perfectly on the stock Miata sliders. What do you think...are they worthy to be offered on their own? Attachment 132187 Attachment 132188 Attachment 132189 Attachment 132190 Attachment 132191 Attachment 132192 Attachment 132193 Attachment 132194 Attachment 132195 Attachment 132196 Attachment 132197 |
zoom zoom Flyin' Miata video
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We didn't write the script.
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Cool vid :bigtu:
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