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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Anyone try fitting the v-mount with a undertray?
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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i did and at first i thougt it fit... but i tried bolting in my shine 3 piece carbon and the lower radiator outlet makes contact... IMO the brackets to be like an inch shorter.

Also looking at the needed adjustment for when my motor goes in mine needs to go 3 inches fwd and 1 inch higher on the lower set point of the radiator. The upper mounting of the radiator will can probably keep the current angle of original kit. the upper radiator inlet will require to be notched and rewelded to pivit it so it dosnt stick out so much and can tuck under the radiator. The upper core support will definatly require removal so the intercooler can sit forward. also im thinking of redoing the front crash bar so it will allow for more room...

But out of all the modifications that requires for my car and situation the kit it self is very clean and well designed and was also easy for install...
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Old Sep 4, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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I also use the shine 3 piece. So the radiator makes contact with it?
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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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I have the same 3 pc undertray...
What undertrays does this kit doen't touch then?
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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ok i was messing around on google sketchup and i came up with something that may work






well its not to scale but i do think this will work.

there is plenty of room to move the lower position on the radiator forward anyways. i think itll look better right behind the lip of the front bumper and with the people with other front bumpers on will allow for proper positioning of the radiator....
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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as far as the undertray goes i think just shiming it down but either way the undertray will hit unless the radiator positon is adjustable.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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I wonder what it would cost to have you guys add a greddy blow off valve flange onto the intercooler piping?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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^Good idea, how much to weld a TiAL BOV flange the charge pipe?
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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any updates on this?

Rawbz08: That design looks pretty adjustable but I'd be afraid of it moving under vibration as it's only locked by the friction of the plot/nut.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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But with an undertray and the lower hose attached I don't really have concern of moving much nor scraping or it falling out and under car.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Any updates on production?
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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yeah, anything new?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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In for updates as well

Would also like to know how much to get a TiAL BOV flanged welded on the charge pipe to the TB.
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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Anyone from first group buy get their AC bracket yet??? I haven't......been like 3weeks since it was suppose to me sent out already...
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Sorry guys Streetlife tour and other projects had us working insane hours. Havent had time to get online even. The a/c brackets for the last group are cut out, I just need to dril and bend them. The new group buy status, radiators and intercoolers are here. We will get alot more done this week and post where it all stands!
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GtoRx7.
Sorry guys Streetlife tour and other projects had us working insane hours. Havent had time to get online even. The a/c brackets for the last group are cut out, I just need to dril and bend them. The new group buy status, radiators and intercoolers are here. We will get alot more done this week and post where it all stands!
thanks for the update
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Anything on the redesign of the radiator brackets?
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Did I miss out on the group buy? I got in a wreck and need a new I/c and radiator. But the stupid insurance people took three weeks to get me the check. If I did oh well. Gtorx7 I'm gonna send you a pm
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Defined, I'm still interested in getting a TiAL BOV flange welded to the intake pipe from the intercooler to the TB Elbow. Just curious how much it would be? I can PayPal the funds right over. Thanks!
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo8
Defined, I'm still interested in getting a TiAL BOV flange welded to the intake pipe from the intercooler to the TB Elbow. Just curious how much it would be? I can PayPal the funds right over. Thanks!
Will you send us the flange or did you want us to purchase it?
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Old Sep 25, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Rawbz08
Anything on the redesign of the radiator brackets?
Yeah started on them, trying to finish that up by wednesday
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GtoRx7.
Yeah started on them, trying to finish that up by wednesday
Any updates on an estimated completion date?

Thanks
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