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

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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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^^ Dude you need to reread the first post. This isn't what they are aiming to make.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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PS. the design of the 2nd Gen is way ahead of its time and invites more "modern" looking upgrades. They already look like they belong in "this day and age", just not the lights.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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im not sure if someone mentioned this before...im too lazy to read the whole thread right now, i just skimmed
it would be nice if you could make a front air diverter panel(from the inside edge of the front bumper up to the radiator. just something clean looking, maybe with some brackets to lower the radiator overflow bottle, or a hole for the overflow bottle top...somethign that fits around the stock hood latch mechanism...something functional first, and clean looking second.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gildardo
Some company is selling the brake master cylinder brace already for like 30 bucks. Its a simple L braket. I cant remember the link thow...



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I could have swore I heard someone mention that it's a POS... We'll let the polls decide!

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I would like to see a Triangulater front strut tower bar that requires no cutting of the fan on an s4

a triangulated rear strut tower bar

a harness bar
That's very possible...

Originally Posted by stylEmon
2nd Gens NEED a decent alteza taillight kit. maybe something that mimics the new mazda 6. I know a lot of S4 guys just get the S5 tail lights, but I dont really dig those.

We need a new, modern design with daimond cut reflective surfaces.
No we really don't need that, and even if it were within my abilities, I would never make something like that...

Originally Posted by Sepher0
Hope I am not reposting.... but a triangular metal connector for the throttle body of N/A to make it universal to most cold air intakes, would be awesome!

I am pretty sure those would sell like crazy!
When we make a cold air intake, it will eliminate the need for something like that...

Originally Posted by Juiceh
Thats probably because the Kirk racing rollbar is pretty easily available. I'm going a different route with my vert(cage of some sort).
Some vert owners may be interested in the double hoop rollbar type setup thats available for miatas though.
http://www.gomiata.com/doublehoop.html
Ok so that's why! Thanks for the info!

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what, are you guys stuck in the 80's?
Why yes we are...

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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RXgirl7
im not sure if someone mentioned this before...im too lazy to read the whole thread right now, i just skimmed
it would be nice if you could make a front air diverter panel(from the inside edge of the front bumper up to the radiator. just something clean looking, maybe with some brackets to lower the radiator overflow bottle, or a hole for the overflow bottle top...somethign that fits around the stock hood latch mechanism...something functional first, and clean looking second.
Claire that just so happens to be one of our priorities (because my car needs one)...

Probably something we'll offer regardless what the polls say...
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
Claire that just so happens to be one of our priorities (because my car needs one)...

Probably something we'll offer regardless what the polls say...
sweet...its something ive been meaning to do myself, but with trying to get the car prepped for NASA, its kind of fallen to the bottom of the list...at least for the moment...saftey equipment and passing tech has to come first. a peice like that would be legal, btw(and no points for PT!)
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Really?! They add points for a stock LSD, but they allow cooling mods? Backwards *** *****...
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
Really?! They add points for a stock LSD, but they allow cooling mods? Backwards *** *****...
in their eyes "stock" is what came on the base model... but thats racing for you...doesnt always go your way. hmm...also, some kind of aluminium ducting to direct more airflow to the oil cooler would be GREAT...my oil was getting pretty toasty last time i was on track, and the weather is only going to get warmer...
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We're going to try and design the undertray where it feeds air to the oil cooler as well as the radiator...
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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sounds good to me! anodize it red...lol :p
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
We're going to try and design the undertray where it feeds air to the oil cooler as well as the radiator...
Hells yea, Im a genius for suggesting that!
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mindspin311
Hells yea, Im a genius for suggesting that!
why do you guys need cooling mods? isnt it snowing there or something? lol im gonna be tearing my hair out in august over my oil temps lol
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Haha no it's not that cold here woman...

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well im always cold...anything under 70 is cold for me...yeah...

i wish i ran hotter, and my oil ran cooler!
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So ya or nay on the engine stand adapter
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by RXgirl7
why do you guys need cooling mods? isnt it snowing there or something? lol im gonna be tearing my hair out in august over my oil temps lol
Every bit of help works, Im an engineer too, knowing how much of a clusterf**k of airflow it is down there makes me realize how much cooling im missing.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fcdrifter13
So ya or nay on the engine stand adapter
Well... The thing is, so many people already make those, so I don't see where we would have any advantage in that market... Really trying to stick with things that aren't currently being made, or are simply too expensive to afford... Those adapters can be found cheap...
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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I was just speaking with my dad on the phone, and he threw an idea on the table... This would be mainly for high HP track applications (namely drag)... He said he could design an intake system with a box to hold dry ice, and a collector to draw from the cold air produced by the dry ice... Just an idea... What do you guys think?
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ok I didnt really take that into consideration. I was just trying to think of things you could make.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RXgirl7
i wish i ran hotter, and my oil ran cooler!
Just don't go in the lounge with comments like that...
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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How about taking universal Griffen Radiators and making mounts so that we can mount them vertically like in the FB's and FD's. It'd make for easier burping and flushing of the coolant system.


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How about TII throttle body adapters??

For custom FMIC applications, so it points toward the lower front of the car instead of at the firewall. 3" inlet, tapped for the air temp sensor too. The cheapest ive seen are $100, it would be a hit if any cheaper
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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idk if this has been brought up cause im just too lazy to read all the pages. if it has, just consider this an additional vote:

full NA-turbo set up w/fmic piping. i mean every ****** thing.
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JDriftM
How about taking universal Griffen Radiators and making mounts so that we can mount them vertically like in the FB's and FD's. It'd make for easier burping and flushing of the coolant system.


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That's a good idea... We'll look into it...


Originally Posted by gxl90rx7
How about TII throttle body adapters??

For custom FMIC applications, so it points toward the lower front of the car instead of at the firewall. 3" inlet, tapped for the air temp sensor too. The cheapest ive seen are $100, it would be a hit if any cheaper
We'll see what we can do... We may just make a shortened oil filler neck (with core) and have hIGGI make the elbow, or modify the stock TII elbows...


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idk if this has been brought up cause im just too lazy to read all the pages. if it has, just consider this an additional vote:

full NA-turbo set up w/fmic piping. i mean every ****** thing.
No thanks... We don't wanna deal with turbos... If you get it setup, and need a piping kit for your car, let us know!
Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 13b4me
No thanks... We don't wanna deal with turbos... If you get it setup, and need a piping kit for your car, let us know!
well, how about the full setup (piping, manifold, etc) and we find our own turbos?



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