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Old 03-11-12, 07:37 PM
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Thanks for the kind words.

My buddy Ernie from Auto Performance really did an amazing job with the decals on the race car. He got the idea from the first gen GTU factory effort that raced and won it's class at the 24hours of Daytona circa 1980. BTW Ernie's dad finished second to that rx7 in a Porsche RSR. Hope you guys enjoy this as much as I am.

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wow... didn't even realize it said mazda until my 3rd time looking it over haha Looks rad!
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I just opened the thread and just said "woaaaah."
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oh i cant wait to see this in person!!! what track are you close to?
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Just awesome!
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Originally Posted by ssonsk
about time
about time for what?

Originally Posted by mannykiller
wow... didn't even realize it said mazda until my 3rd time looking it over haha Looks rad!
that's exactly what I wanted!


Originally Posted by Gregory Casimir
oh i cant wait to see this in person!!! what track are you close to?
I mostly race at Homestead.



Guys thank you for the kind words. I'm really happy with the end result, I've got some really cool stuff in the works that I'll be posting soon.

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for all this awesomeness to be put together
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sick. now go record some videos cause i wanna hear this beast!
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Looks sinister... I like it alot


How much money do you have put into the car now?
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I like... A lot! Any testing done on the VGs? Or theory put in action? Alsways wanted to expirement with them.

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those vg's should make the air "tumble" down the hatch under the wing (increasing its effect without an increase in drag). In theory anyway.
I've only got one suggestion. Put a gurney flap on that wing! SPLENDID!
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Al, vids or i swear ill pistol whip a puppy!! lol

amazing bro, i didnt expect it to look like this, not even close, just amazing!
been watching this for years, sooo impressed!
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Originally Posted by R.O.D
Al, vids or i swear ill pistol whip a puppy!! lol


I nearly pee'd my pants when I read this!!! thanks! I promise videos just as soon as she starts! which I'm hoping will happen sooner than later.
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Originally Posted by ghiaracer
those vg's should make the air "tumble" down the hatch under the wing (increasing its effect without an increase in drag). In theory anyway.
I've only got one suggestion. Put a gurney flap on that wing! SPLENDID!


All true, she's currently sporting a .500" gurney flap. I'm hoping she works well.
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those vg's should make the air "tumble" down the hatch under the wing (increasing its effect without an increase in drag). In theory anyway.
I've only got one suggestion. Put a gurney flap on that wing! SPLENDID
I know the theorie, would just like to see the data in this application.

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Wow that car is awesome! Good work!
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One of my favouites for sure.
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Good to see it went together so nicely.
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Originally Posted by BigAl...
the pump was specifically made for tranny and diff, it is sold only for that purpose.

BigAl...
I'm thinking he's more worried about the motor.

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BigAl,

Any updates? can we hear this beast in a video? i wanna hear it idle/rev
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Originally Posted by bewtew
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Any updates? can we hear this beast in a video? i wanna hear it idle/rev



Sorry guys, Ive had a few delays but work continues on the project. I'm currently making the adapter for the engine dyno. I'm gonna do a bunch of hours on the engine dyno for breakin purposes before the final power tune on the chassis dyno. As soon as she starts I'll post a vid, I promise.

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Hey Al, what rear flares are you using? I thought maybe Pettit, but it looks like they are quite as bubbly. Or maybe they just blend in more than normal because they are black?
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Originally Posted by TwinCharged RX7
Hey Al, what rear flares are you using? I thought maybe Pettit, but it looks like they are quite as bubbly. Or maybe they just blend in more than normal because they are black?


your thought is correct, they are Pettit.

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