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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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I've never used this stuff before but it is pretty awesome, easy to work with super strong. it is 2 thin sheet of aluminum with abs plastic in between. got a 2x8 sheet for 20 bucks. ill post some pics
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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I don't believe you. Pics would prove otherwise...
Old Apr 22, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Where did you get it?

Oh, and pics.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Is there any significant difference between Dibond and Alumalight? Seem fairly similar.
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Originally Posted by phillyb

---- got real: it's pics or ban time.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FatKao
Is there any significant difference between Dibond and Alumalight? Seem fairly similar.

dibond is solid and alumalite is corrugated. you choose what you like. i chose dibond
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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what a ---- thread. Kinda like saying I have the lap record over SM by 5 sec but nobody has seen it and i have no proof. lol
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:51 AM
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https://www.miataturbo.net/picture.p...pictureid=2377

here is a picture of the undertray. it is nothing fancy but it gets the job done. it is very durable and and make a big difference for cooling.
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Here, let me post it for you - no one likes clicking links for pics


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looks great..how thick is it?
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i will put a caliper on it but less then 1/8. totally rigid without and structural support

cool material for this type of project
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I am going copy you on this ... where did you buy it ?
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I got it from the guy I share a garage with who works in a sign shop. so call a place that does custom signs. I will measure how thick it is tonight and post.

use a jig saw with a fresh metal blade and it will slice through it like butter. a sawzalll or dremell will work in a pinch
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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Could you tell a difference in how the front end felt? Im looking at building something similar for my race car, but rules restrictions are a bitch.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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never had the car on the track before this weekend so I cant comment on "feel"
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http://www.graphicdisplayusa.com/dib...FYbe4AodrxI1Eg
interesting stuff...
Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:50 PM
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I get called out by 5 people for not posting a picture right away and not one can be bothered to come back and ask a relevant question or give props? like I made some crazy dyno numbers claim with no engine build or track times to back it up....ok, pretty weak sauce guys
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how come you didnt make it go further back? why did you choose to use 90 degree angles after the bumper? you could have made them radius-ed and had more surface area.


this is mine.

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