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What would you folks like to see fabricated for the FC??? (seriously)

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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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oh well then...dont i feel a bit stupid...

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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i cant even stress how excited i am about these parts. put me down for the triangulated front strut bar, and a true CAI for my n/a (when you get around to makin those)

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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We have a prototype put together... I snapped a few pics on my my car today... The edges of the end plates will be trimmed off to more closely match the shape of the strut tower, so don't pay any attention to the excess material that was left on it... The welds are very good on this bar, but will be pretty much flawless on the production models... This was just some fitment testing we were doing so I figured I'd share it with everyone...





NOTE: The struts are bolted in and the bar is just kinda sitting on top for the pics... I just wanted to give everyone an idea of what we're working with here... Oh and as I said earlier, they are pretty light too...



Where are the pics? My brotha!!!
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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yo that looks tight but we need to make sure it clears the TMIC can we do that my main man???
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by RXsevenT2
how about an underbelly pan like this that i found on the forum(ajhehr)..

In my own defense The pic shows only the MINIMAL NECISARY ducting to run.
I have not began to duct... Ill finish the rest after I finish the bodywork.

If people want these I can knock out a few dozen, Id just need someone to show up at my shop and leave their stock fc for a few days They would be larger and connect to the cross member

btw Just Imagine a f-117 turned upside down, I think thats about what Its going to look like when Im finished.
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ajhehr
In my own defense The pic shows only the MINIMAL NECISARY ducting to run.
I have not began to duct... Ill finish the rest after I finish the bodywork.

If people want these I can knock out a few dozen, Id just need someone to show up at my shop and leave their stock fc for a few days They would be larger and connect to the cross member

btw Just Imagine a f-117 turned upside down, I think thats about what Its going to look like when Im finished.
That looks like a nice setup... I can't wait to see it finished...
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
That looks like a nice setup... I can't wait to see it finished...

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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 02:12 AM
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so whens that TID comin!
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ajhehr
In my own defense The pic shows only the MINIMAL NECISARY ducting to run.
I have not began to duct... Ill finish the rest after I finish the bodywork.

If people want these I can knock out a few dozen, Id just need someone to show up at my shop and leave their stock fc for a few days They would be larger and connect to the cross member

btw Just Imagine a f-117 turned upside down, I think thats about what Its going to look like when Im finished.

i will buy one of these, seriously.
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jacobcartmill
i will buy one of these, seriously.
First Im sorry to 13b4me.
I dont think its ok for me to jack this thread so 13b4me needs to tell me whats what's what. this is his thread about his products, I only chimed in to toot my own ego.
So please dont respond to this unless 13b4me gives it his OK.
with that said here i go jacking the thread...

Ill be out of school in a couple weeks and If someone local is willing to leave me their stock car (i do have a legitimate shop) for a couple days Id be more than happy to. Ideally (would need to be a group of 10 or so) I could just make a template and send it to shineauto and they could make one out of their FRP.
My only options now for materials would be sheet metal, lexan, fiberglass, or assuming i can find the rolls CF.

HOWEVER, I dont know If i can make one that Bolts up... i think it will for the most part, mine is a combination of nutserts, welding, and uclips + screws.
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Hey no problem here...

If you already have a design that works well, then that's one less thing on my own plate to deal with... In fact, I would be interested in one myself if the price is right... Especially something lightweight like FRP, but sheetmetal would be fine too... As long as it would work with a relocated radiator and FMIC you can count me in...
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
Hey no problem here...

If you already have a design that works well, then that's one less thing on my own plate to deal with... In fact, I would be interested in one myself if the price is right... Especially something lightweight like FRP, but sheetmetal would be fine too... As long as it would work with a relocated radiator and FMIC you can count me in...

The design is the easy part, it gets tricky when people start getting creative on their cooler placement. as there is almost an infantine range of dimensions to take into account (bumper no bumper, stock radiator or aftermarket, where and what size is the fmic).

Honestly though Its been so long since Ive seen the bottom side of a stock fc that Im not sure how or what Id need to do. but the basics would be the same

But I could easily make a fitted nose pan that spans from the front bumper back to the Frame rails where they become parallel to the ground next to the transmition.
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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What would you folks like to see fabricated for the FC??? (seriously)

An idler pulley with bracket to replace the airpump and those silly dual pulleys.
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffForSale!
so whens that TID comin!

They are extremely easy to make yourself FYI
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ajhehr
In my own defense The pic shows only the MINIMAL NECISARY ducting to run.
I have not began to duct... Ill finish the rest after I finish the bodywork.

If people want these I can knock out a few dozen, Id just need someone to show up at my shop and leave their stock fc for a few days They would be larger and connect to the cross member

btw Just Imagine a f-117 turned upside down, I think thats about what Its going to look like when Im finished.
I would be down for that if it could be mounted so that it could be installed/removed easily for underbody maintencel; oil changes, tranny fluid changes, exhaust repairs, diff. fluid changes, etc etc. Maybe make it modular?
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex6969
I would be down for that if it could be mounted so that it could be installed/removed easily for underbody maintencel; oil changes, tranny fluid changes, exhaust repairs, diff. fluid changes, etc etc. Maybe make it modular?
The panel would be easy enough to remove And I would make access ports for routine maintenance things. There would need to be quite a few attachment points on the front but I think it would only need maybe 16pts total?
Old May 6, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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any new updates on how things are coming along 13b4me?
Old May 7, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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My dad had to do some work to his house before summer, but he's about done, and we'll be back on track... I had to get some stuff squared away with my own car as well... Sorry to keep everyone waiting, but it's hard to just jump right into something like this without any complications or obstacles... Fortunately they aren't relating to the product, but to outside circumstances...
Old May 7, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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i would be intrested in buying any of the following items FRONT OR REAR STRUT BARS,SMALL ROLL CAGE FOR BEHIND THE SEATS,REAR SUBFRAME,BELLY PAN,MAYBE A CUSTOM BUMPER RENFORSMENT FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAD TO REMOVE THE STOCK ONE TO FIT A BODY KIT OR INTERCOOLER,,CAMBER ADJUSTMENT PLATES......
Old May 7, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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That underbody. I want one-my plastic one has a few chunks missing from it when I hit a ladder on the highway...it's a good thing my car wasn't lowered back then
Old May 7, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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lol yeah your lucky you dont have a kit too!!!
Old May 7, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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3" tid for use with s4 afm
Old May 7, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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i might have missed it but I was looking at the picture of the bar you were basing the design off of and was wondering if this will have an engine brace built into the bar?
Old May 7, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Make Some Money!!

Ive been reading your threads, and yes FC owners are cheap, the rich ones all own an FD, But they are still car owners!! some parts for the Fc arent necissarily hard to find but are expensive. I mean to mod a civic is like 10 times cheaper. I think youll ake alot of money if you just liik for the most in demand parts (cold air, exhaust, turbo parts) and ofer them for lower prices. I mean a high flow k+n or HKS cold air for an FC is like $160. Even ofering a good cold air box at $80 to $100wold bring A TON of buisns.
I own an FC, and yes, i am poor, but i want the best for my baby and if ther was a small company ofering these thins specally made and designd for an FC you would have ALL of my buisness
Old May 7, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 13bturbofc
lol yeah your lucky you dont have a kit too!!!
i cant see your sig. can you make it bigger



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