Kilo Racing 3 Rotor FD Conversion
07-04-15, 09:20 AM
#4178
^ Definitely will send you an invite. My plan is to ensure my car is together and back and then put something together.
Will probably try to recreate the event we did at VIR a few years back as that was a really good time. We rented the south course at VIR and had exclusive use of it. Was supposed to be a testing event but all the test cars crapped out so we did an afternoon of open track instead.
So, we can find out if that beast of yours can corner.
Will probably try to recreate the event we did at VIR a few years back as that was a really good time. We rented the south course at VIR and had exclusive use of it. Was supposed to be a testing event but all the test cars crapped out so we did an afternoon of open track instead.
So, we can find out if that beast of yours can corner.
07-05-15, 04:12 PM
#4180
^ Do the swap, you will have time. What I'd like to do is to put off any planning until my car is back and I know it's good to go. Given the way things have gone, I'd say realistically, I am looking at September before I get the car back and then I want to ensure things are good. I've got a track event in Roebling GA in mind in November to test it out.
So, I'd say we do something early next year. Want to invite the 3 rotor guys and then some V8 swap guys like Ruler Mark. From, there I'd open it up to anyone that wants to come and hang out.
So, I'd say we do something early next year. Want to invite the 3 rotor guys and then some V8 swap guys like Ruler Mark. From, there I'd open it up to anyone that wants to come and hang out.
07-06-15, 08:34 AM
#4182
^ Do the swap, you will have time. What I'd like to do is to put off any planning until my car is back and I know it's good to go. Given the way things have gone, I'd say realistically, I am looking at September before I get the car back and then I want to ensure things are good. I've got a track event in Roebling GA in mind in November to test it out.
So, I'd say we do something early next year. Want to invite the 3 rotor guys and then some V8 swap guys like Ruler Mark. From, there I'd open it up to anyone that wants to come and hang out.
So, I'd say we do something early next year. Want to invite the 3 rotor guys and then some V8 swap guys like Ruler Mark. From, there I'd open it up to anyone that wants to come and hang out.
Oh definitely. Im gonna start swaping in August and plan on having the swap done by early september.
07-06-15, 09:48 AM
#4186
See post #3624 for a close pic and #3628 for the details on materials used. I really like the style of what I did, however, no matter what I tired, I could not get the light bright enough (DRL level) for my taste. So I recently ripped them apart and came up with a new, much brighter style (see post #4242 for the details). I hope I like them as much as the Audi style ones. They will match nicely what I did on the rear taillights so we shall see.
Neve been much of a wing guy Fritz. Just really like the clean look of the back end as it is. I know to do well on the track I need a wing, but I need one that doesn't look "ricer" as the car see more street time than track. Something OEM style but do any of the OEM ones really work?
As for an event, absolutely you and Peter will be invited. Anyone else you would like to have there? I'd like you to drive my car when it's properly sorted versus the pile of poop it was last time.
As for an event, absolutely you and Peter will be invited. Anyone else you would like to have there? I'd like you to drive my car when it's properly sorted versus the pile of poop it was last time.
07-06-15, 10:10 AM
#4187
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See post #3624 for a close pic and #3628 for the details on materials used. I really like the style of what I did, however, no matter what I tired, I could not get the light bright enough (DRL level) for my taste. So I recently ripped them apart and came up with a new, much brighter style (see post #4242 for the details). I hope I like them as much as the Audi style ones. They will match nicely what I did on the rear taillights so we shall see.
Neve been much of a wing guy Fritz. Just really like the clean look of the back end as it is. I know to do well on the track I need a wing, but I need one that doesn't look "ricer" as the car see more street time than track. Something OEM style but do any of the OEM ones really work?
As for an event, absolutely you and Peter will be invited. Anyone else you would like to have there? I'd like you to drive my car when it's properly sorted versus the pile of poop it was last time.
Neve been much of a wing guy Fritz. Just really like the clean look of the back end as it is. I know to do well on the track I need a wing, but I need one that doesn't look "ricer" as the car see more street time than track. Something OEM style but do any of the OEM ones really work?
As for an event, absolutely you and Peter will be invited. Anyone else you would like to have there? I'd like you to drive my car when it's properly sorted versus the pile of poop it was last time.
My eye is of coursed bias because of all the track cars I see but that is a butt naked car if I've ever seen one
Looking forward to another test and tune day
07-06-15, 11:01 AM
#4188
^ Too funny about the "butt naked" part. So Fritz, do OEM style wings help at all? Or something like the Shine wing?:
Is there something that will work a bit but be more in line with my taste for a street car?
Is there something that will work a bit but be more in line with my taste for a street car?
Last edited by David Hayes; 07-06-15 at 11:04 AM.
07-06-15, 02:15 PM
#4192
I'd sell them to you but I ripped them apart for the new style I did in post #4242
07-07-15, 08:41 AM
#4195
^ That is too funny. Come to think of it, I believe this is the first pic I have seen of t-von's car in a completed state. Very nice!
If I go with a wing, it would be something like t-von's. Looks OEM but would also be functional to a point. Maybe Fritz will weigh in on how well the wing would work on track? I'll never be a track junkie like him so for my needs, something good?
If I go with a wing, it would be something like t-von's. Looks OEM but would also be functional to a point. Maybe Fritz will weigh in on how well the wing would work on track? I'll never be a track junkie like him so for my needs, something good?
07-07-15, 01:11 PM
#4196
^ Thx David! It's nice to finally show some pics of my hard work for a change. Towards the end of the month a buddy of mine has a 2jz fd and he has a guy that wants to do a photo shot of both our cars. Hopefully I get some nice pics to add to my build thread next month. These wings look really nice in person (especially with the flares).
These wings look really nice in person (especially with the flares).
07-09-15, 09:51 AM
#4197
David I have a 99spec wing according to Mazda tests/papers its supposed to give aroung 200lbs of downforce at 100 mph with the wing at full tilt
An actual gt wing is supposed to give around 800lbs of downforce given the same situations there was a Jdm video regarding the FD and wings when I get the chance I'll try and find it
An actual gt wing is supposed to give around 800lbs of downforce given the same situations there was a Jdm video regarding the FD and wings when I get the chance I'll try and find it
07-10-15, 06:52 AM
#4199
^ Tem120, thanks for the video post. It was entertaining to watch (I do my own interpreting with no knowledge of Japanese ). But the point is valid, a wing increases downforce and one like the APR 300 would work best.
So here is my question: Would one like t-von's work well enough for an occasional mid level skill (white group) track guy like me? With the adjustable center section, I would think the answer would be yes but what do you think Fritz or Peter? Peter, don't you or didn't you run something similar?
). But the point is valid, a wing increases downforce and one like the APR 300 would work best.So here is my question: Would one like t-von's work well enough for an occasional mid level skill (white group) track guy like me? With the adjustable center section, I would think the answer would be yes but what do you think Fritz or Peter? Peter, don't you or didn't you run something similar?
07-10-15, 09:38 PM
#4200
I'm gonna guess it will be similar to the 99 wing it will help a bit but no where near as much as a gt wing ha-ha I have a 99 and I've tried doing a session with the wing on the least angle of attack vs max and it did make some kind of difference but Fritz and Peter are definitely your go to guys for this question I'm looking forward to the answer
Since I drive my car on the street alot I went with the OEM
Since I drive my car on the street alot I went with the OEM
^ Tem120, thanks for the video post. It was entertaining to watch (I do my own interpreting with no knowledge of Japanese ). But the point is valid, a wing increases downforce and one like the APR 300 would work best.
So here is my question: Would one like t-von's work well enough for an occasional mid level skill (white group) track guy like me? With the adjustable center section, I would think the answer would be yes but what do you think Fritz or Peter? Peter, don't you or didn't you run something similar?
). But the point is valid, a wing increases downforce and one like the APR 300 would work best.So here is my question: Would one like t-von's work well enough for an occasional mid level skill (white group) track guy like me? With the adjustable center section, I would think the answer would be yes but what do you think Fritz or Peter? Peter, don't you or didn't you run something similar?
Last edited by Tem120; 07-10-15 at 09:40 PM.