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The fins have to be carefully bent to about a 45 degree angle, after judicious application of a heat gun to prevent the powdercoating from flaking off
The fins have to be carefully bent to about a 45 degree angle, after judicious application of a heat gun to prevent the powdercoating from flaking off
0 2017/09/24 22:01:54
Here's my car with a completely unmolested hood. The paint job, however, is only slightly better than the one on the nose, which experienced the heartbreak of psoriasis after a really shoddy crash repair by the previous owner.
Here's my car with a completely unmolested hood. The paint job, however, is only slightly better than the one on the nose, which experienced the heartbreak of psoriasis after a really shoddy crash repair by the previous owner.
0 2017/09/24 22:01:50
Finally have it figured out. Some gasket foam added to help direct air through the radiator.
Finally have it figured out. Some gasket foam added to help direct air through the radiator.
0 2017/09/24 21:13:15
Turns out that it's actually a blind hole and doesn't require plugging
Turns out that it's actually a blind hole and doesn't require plugging
0 2017/09/24 21:13:10
The 1/8" NPT plug goes in the other side, or so we thought
The 1/8" NPT plug goes in the other side, or so we thought
0 2017/09/24 21:13:06
The drain plug is pre-installed by the manufacturer
The drain plug is pre-installed by the manufacturer
0 2017/09/24 21:12:29
Radiator, with fan shrouds cut to fit (sorta) and ready to install
Radiator, with fan shrouds cut to fit (sorta) and ready to install
0 2017/09/24 21:12:23
Finished view from the front. The ducts are loose. Perhaps I'll silicone them in place if I get around to it, but perhaps not.
Finished view from the front. The ducts are loose. Perhaps I'll silicone them in place if I get around to it, but perhaps not.
0 2017/07/02 12:22:17
Perhaps even a little tighter clearance on this side, but still workable (I hope)
Perhaps even a little tighter clearance on this side, but still workable (I hope)
0 2017/07/02 12:21:50
Full lock test
Full lock test
0 2017/07/02 12:21:46
View from underneath
View from underneath
0 2017/07/02 12:21:37
I should probably put some kind of sheath over the brake line to prevent rub-through
I should probably put some kind of sheath over the brake line to prevent rub-through
0 2017/07/02 12:21:24
Due to differences in intercooler hose length, I had to bridge the longer gap by attaching to the anti-roll bar
Due to differences in intercooler hose length, I had to bridge the longer gap by attaching to the anti-roll bar
0 2017/07/02 12:21:21
In order to test clearance at full lock, I had to raise the wheel, as it tests differently at full droop
In order to test clearance at full lock, I had to raise the wheel, as it tests differently at full droop
0 2017/07/02 12:09:21
...but viable, I think. Probably not going to be using full lock on track.
...but viable, I think. Probably not going to be using full lock on track.
0 2017/07/02 12:09:03
It's tight...
It's tight...
0 2017/07/02 12:08:59
And then the upper A-arm. I've elected to aim the duct at the caliper, per Emilio's suggestion, rather than use Singular brake ducts. The theory is that it's better to cool the caliper than the rotor, as that's where the fluid is.
And then the upper A-arm. I've elected to aim the duct at the caliper, per Emilio's suggestion, rather than use Singular brake ducts. The theory is that it's better to cool the caliper than the rotor, as that's where the fluid is.
0 2017/07/02 12:08:23
Then attached to tie rod arm
Then attached to tie rod arm
0 2017/07/02 12:08:15
Hose is attached to FM intercooler tubing, using vacuum hose over the zipties in order to prevent the duct hose from wear (thanks to a suggestion in another thread, from BBundy, IIRC).
Hose is attached to FM intercooler tubing, using vacuum hose over the zipties in order to prevent the duct hose from wear (thanks to a suggestion in another thread, from BBundy, IIRC).
0 2017/07/02 12:08:09
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0 2017/07/02 12:04:30
Passenger side
Passenger side
0 2017/07/02 11:48:14
Driver side
Driver side
0 2017/07/02 11:48:10
0 2017/06/07 20:38:31
Hose in question is coloured orange
Hose in question is coloured orange
0 2017/06/06 18:04:58
0 2017/06/06 18:04:53
...where this hose clamp is contacting the power steering return line
...where this hose clamp is contacting the power steering return line
0 2017/06/04 12:03:22
I'm thinking the leak is here...
I'm thinking the leak is here...
0 2017/06/04 12:02:49
Epicenter of the whole mess
Epicenter of the whole mess
0 2017/06/04 12:02:22
Yuck!
Yuck!
0 2017/06/04 12:01:47
Passenger side
Passenger side
0 2017/06/04 11:39:50
Driver side
Driver side
0 2017/06/04 11:39:47
Passenger side
Passenger side
0 2017/06/04 11:30:25
Driver side. Looks like a nice transfer layer to start.
Driver side. Looks like a nice transfer layer to start.
0 2017/06/04 11:30:23
Rear ride height hasn't changed as much, if at all.
Rear ride height hasn't changed as much, if at all.
0 2017/06/04 11:18:35
Front ride height is much more reasonable now
Front ride height is much more reasonable now
0 2017/06/04 11:18:30
Driver-side wheel looks like it has less camber than opposite side. Since the alignment says otherwise, I put it down to fender variation post-crash repair.
Driver-side wheel looks like it has less camber than opposite side. Since the alignment says otherwise, I put it down to fender variation post-crash repair.
0 2017/06/04 11:18:24
Extreme negative camber. Note how much the offset bushing pulls in the top of the wheel (15x9 6UL).
Extreme negative camber. Note how much the offset bushing pulls in the top of the wheel (15x9 6UL).
0 2017/06/04 11:18:19
All done and (mostly) ready for my track day the next day
All done and (mostly) ready for my track day the next day
0 2017/06/03 16:19:57
A quick zip tie fix (after adjusting the lip in as much as we could) and we're back in business. I don't think it will make contact under normal use (i.e. not at full droop).
A quick zip tie fix (after adjusting the lip in as much as we could) and we're back in business. I don't think it will make contact under normal use (i.e. not at full droop).
0 2017/06/03 16:18:55