I wanna go fast! - Autox>Track conversion
10-30-2019, 01:56 AM
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I've been meaning to do a DIY coolshirt setup forever now. I have had one of the Momo bladder type coolshirts hanging in my closet for years now...
This is one of my buddies that is local, my plan was to follow his write up.
how-to DIY cool suit cooler for <$160 - NASA AZ
This is one of my buddies that is local, my plan was to follow his write up.
how-to DIY cool suit cooler for <$160 - NASA AZ
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10-30-2019, 05:04 AM
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I've been meaning to do a DIY coolshirt setup forever now. I have had one of the Momo bladder type coolshirts hanging in my closet for years now...
This is one of my buddies that is local, my plan was to follow his write up.
how-to DIY cool suit cooler for <$160 - NASA AZ
This is one of my buddies that is local, my plan was to follow his write up.
how-to DIY cool suit cooler for <$160 - NASA AZ
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11-05-2019, 08:09 AM
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Got most of the supplies in for the cooler. Here is the layout. Need to get the final small things (screws, sealant, 3/4" hose)
Made a template for a switch plate for the dash. Removed the HVAC controls and hard wired the physical controls to heat and defrost. Removed the extra duct work too.
Made a template for a switch plate for the dash. Removed the HVAC controls and hard wired the physical controls to heat and defrost. Removed the extra duct work too.
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11-21-2019, 11:41 PM
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Well in tonight's episode of "How to screw up your cooler", I drilled too hard and cracked the inner lining of my cool suit cooler...
Since I'll have to replace it anyways, did some test drilling to perfect my method for the next one.
Did get the final setup for the inside of it completed though.
Also, made an external hood release cable.
Since I'll have to replace it anyways, did some test drilling to perfect my method for the next one.
Did get the final setup for the inside of it completed though.
Also, made an external hood release cable.
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11-23-2019, 08:02 AM
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You probably don't need to buy another cooler. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY6CA..._N5-1DbESCG80B
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12-16-2019, 02:15 PM
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Finally got my shipment from 9LR. Haven't had a chance to mount the wing yet, but put on the splitter mount. I think I'm probably going to pull off the ducting portion and run my own ductin .
Other than that, still waiting on a shipment from Kmiata...
Other than that, still waiting on a shipment from Kmiata...
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12-17-2019, 10:09 AM
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^THISSSS
The clean logos on the aluminum side supports.. "ok, I can deal with that... I get it, product branding.. you probably wont see that anyway"
The logo hacked into the center of the air duct... "wtf.. why you spend the time machining this huge ugly stick man into a highly visible area of my car. save the cycle time on your manufacturing and leave him out!"
I'm under the impression you can flip the center duct over 180 degrees so the logo isn't visible?
The clean logos on the aluminum side supports.. "ok, I can deal with that... I get it, product branding.. you probably wont see that anyway"
The logo hacked into the center of the air duct... "wtf.. why you spend the time machining this huge ugly stick man into a highly visible area of my car. save the cycle time on your manufacturing and leave him out!"
I'm under the impression you can flip the center duct over 180 degrees so the logo isn't visible?
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12-18-2019, 08:41 AM
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^THISSSS
The clean logos on the aluminum side supports.. "ok, I can deal with that... I get it, product branding.. you probably wont see that anyway"
The logo hacked into the center of the air duct... "wtf.. why you spend the time machining this huge ugly stick man into a highly visible area of my car. save the cycle time on your manufacturing and leave him out!"
I'm under the impression you can flip the center duct over 180 degrees so the logo isn't visible?
The clean logos on the aluminum side supports.. "ok, I can deal with that... I get it, product branding.. you probably wont see that anyway"
The logo hacked into the center of the air duct... "wtf.. why you spend the time machining this huge ugly stick man into a highly visible area of my car. save the cycle time on your manufacturing and leave him out!"
I'm under the impression you can flip the center duct over 180 degrees so the logo isn't visible?
That duct panel is not very useful with a full racecar. None of the "ducting" comes close to the radiator. The more I look at it, the more I plan to build real ducting. I don't think the K will need it, but it will let me run a smaller bumper opening.
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12-18-2019, 08:44 AM
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Mounted the wing the other night. Need to trim the trunk lid and apparently flip the end plates around. Lack of directions was frustrating, but not the most difficult project.
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12-30-2019, 09:41 PM
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Well, still no swap kit... a couple people here local have theirs already. They're both 5 speed cars though, so I bet it has something to do with the 6 speed slave cylinder.
Did do a few things today. Put on my ebay idler and tensioner. Note to anyone doing this swap, make sure your engine has this idler bracket, it's a total pain to find by itself.
Also, finished my cool suit cooler mounting and drilled my new cooler. I managed to not crack this one! Have both hose fittings through, wiring harness on, and pump mount installed. Letting the sealant dry before I clean and leak test it.
Heading out to figure out where I want to mount the battery now.
Did do a few things today. Put on my ebay idler and tensioner. Note to anyone doing this swap, make sure your engine has this idler bracket, it's a total pain to find by itself.
Also, finished my cool suit cooler mounting and drilled my new cooler. I managed to not crack this one! Have both hose fittings through, wiring harness on, and pump mount installed. Letting the sealant dry before I clean and leak test it.
Heading out to figure out where I want to mount the battery now.
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12-31-2019, 01:53 PM
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Finished the battery mount last night. Now I just need some long bolts for the tie down bar.
Hooked all the fittings up to my cooler and made my hoses to get up to the driver seat.
Got some in progress pictures of my new dash panel my friend is cutting for me.
Hooked all the fittings up to my cooler and made my hoses to get up to the driver seat.
Got some in progress pictures of my new dash panel my friend is cutting for me.
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01-01-2020, 06:24 PM
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Drilled out the threads in the riv-nut and replaced the retaining bolt with a pin to make the splitter fully quick release. I don't know why it didn't come from 9LR this way. Also, removed that "ducting" panel.
Finally cut my trunk lid for the wing and put it back on.
Pressure tested my cooler and it leaked around the wiring connection . Need to add more sealant.
Finally cut my trunk lid for the wing and put it back on.
Pressure tested my cooler and it leaked around the wiring connection . Need to add more sealant.
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