HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109) - Page 22

***Insane06STi*** · 12-31-2005, 08:23 PM

That video was awesome ben, please put me down for a dvd also. Good job sir

East Bay STi · 12-31-2005, 10:18 PM

That was a nice vid. I'm at Buttonwillow at least 2 times a year.

PigsXTi · 01-01-2006, 03:26 AM

Very impressive driving bro!

CicioSTi · 01-01-2006, 06:48 AM

Thanks for going through the time to put that up man, its awesome!!

AndrewSS · 01-01-2006, 09:36 AM

very nice!

**409industries** · 01-01-2006, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

We were pretty limited that day because we didn't have any mounts. We shot whatever could be shot by a passenger in the passenger seat.

By a passenger in the passenger seat? Ouch. i think credit should be given when it is due!!! No love for the cameraman. Id like to see anybody else switch a wideangle lens in a 4 point harness while going through turns at 100+...

Nice work on the vid ben.

-Aaron

**Ben** · 01-02-2006, 01:56 PM

No love for the cameraman? Not true

.

<3

***Nachos Libres*** · 01-02-2006, 02:02 PM

I was about to ask if he was trying to plug a thank you for himself, lol.

**Ben** · 01-02-2006, 02:23 PM

He definitely was, and I think he succeeded.

F1T205 · 01-03-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

I have a feeling it doesn't like my processor (AMD FX-55)

you have a nice computer!

i have read all your threads over allot, and i love your car, if i built one it would look just like yours. glad you held off on the body kit and vinyl. keep her lookin stock, and keep up the great work.

Wazazell · 01-07-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

As for the whistling, we have some really nice microphone windscreens coming next week so that should be the end of the wind noise

. I was very tempted to just close the windows because we didn't have any windscreens, but you can't for safety reasons.

Awesome car, awesome driving, awesome video!!

About the whistling, it sounds exactly like the whistling I get from the rockblocker on my driver side mirror (anytime above 60mph). You've got rockblocker right, I doubt a windscreen on your mic will help that any..

Keep up the good work!

**Ben** · 01-21-2006, 12:03 AM

Alright gang, it's been a while since I've posted an update because I've been in Japan.　I will be coming home on Sunday and some major changes will be taking place

.

First on the list is the A/C.　I don't know what the pool is up to by now, but those of you that guessed 2-3 weeks after I said I would "never" rip out the A/C win the bet.　I should be cutting a hole in the roof and installing the Spec C Type RA hood vent / scoop and tearing out the AC next week. I am guessing the A/C weighs about 35 lbs, but we'll see. I have gotten to the point now where there is no turning back and/or I just plain don't care so that should make future updates much more interesting

Second on the list is the Spec C aluminum trunk and C-West carbon fiber GT II Type-S wing. I'll have the exact numbers in about 3 weeks, but I'm going to estimate that the aluminum trunk / carbon fiber wing combo will save another 20-25 lbs. The trunk should be painted this week but I won't have the wing for about 3 weeks. I was going to try to take it home with me but C-West didn't have any available and it will take 2 weeks to build one. I will post pictures of the wing once it's installed, but I must give a proper warning: Just like every other carbon fiber wing, it will look a bit ricey! I am more concerned with performance than looks, so it doesn't bother me

.

I decided to go with the C-West GT II S wing because it is one of the few (if not the only) aftermarket wing that is wind tunnel tested.　The wing should increase downforce slightly while reducing drag significantly (almost like completely removing the stock wing). In the little testing I did at Buttonwillow and Willow Springs, I saw a 4-5 mph increase on the straights with no rear trunk spoiler.　The only down side to removing the wing was that the car would get fairly unstable through the high speed sweepers, resulting in a slightly slower over-all lap time even with the increased speed on the straights. The C-West wing will maintain (and slightly improve) the high speed corning stability while increasing straight line speeds. In other words, it's pretty much win-win.

I will also be installing a rally-style fender that has an intake duct next week. It will be painted the same day as the trunk.

Finally, the car should be vinyl wrapped by a company called OC Wrap in the next 2 weeks. I was hoping to do it sooner but the trip to Japan made timing difficult.

I will keep you updated and post pics as soon as they are available.

See you in a few days!

AndrewSS · 01-21-2006, 01:00 AM

^ very nice, so you gave in about the A/C

have fun cutting your roof !

CicioSTi · 01-21-2006, 06:10 AM

I am interested to see the wing. Does it have center fins like the rally style does?

You could always paint the carbon fiber wing too, to try to get away from the "rice" look.

Have a safe flight, looking forward to seeing the updates.

**Ben** · 01-22-2006, 12:44 AM

Here is a pic of the wing. The only difference is I got my posts/supports painted black rather than going with polished aluminum.

Painting it wouldn't help with the rice effect though

. The rice comes more from the general style and height (almost roof level, being a GT wing), not the carbon fiber

.

12-31-2005, 08:23 PM	#316
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,351 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	That video was awesome ben, please put me down for a dvd also. Good job sir This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-22-2006, 12:44 AM	#330
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Here is a pic of the wing. The only difference is I got my posts/supports painted black rather than going with polished aluminum. Painting it wouldn't help with the rice effect though . The rice comes more from the general style and height (almost roof level, being a GT wing), not the carbon fiber . This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2005, 10:18 PM	#317
East Bay STi The Next Petter Solberg Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Volk Ray's CE28N's Satin Black Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 966 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	That was a nice vid. I'm at Buttonwillow at least 2 times a year.

01-01-2006, 03:26 AM	#318
PigsXTi Spec C Club Car: 08 XT Fav Mod: My foot! Location: N Va Posts: 1,144 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Very impressive driving bro!

01-01-2006, 06:48 AM	#319
CicioSTi Community Consultant Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: Learning Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Thanks for going through the time to put that up man, its awesome!!

01-01-2006, 09:36 AM	#320
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,630 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	very nice!

01-02-2006, 01:56 PM	#322
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	No love for the cameraman? Not true . <3

01-02-2006, 02:02 PM	#323
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,439 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I was about to ask if he was trying to plug a thank you for himself, lol.

01-02-2006, 02:23 PM	#324
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	He definitely was, and I think he succeeded.

01-21-2006, 12:03 AM	#327
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Alright gang, it's been a while since I've posted an update because I've been in Japan.　I will be coming home on Sunday and some major changes will be taking place . First on the list is the A/C.　I don't know what the pool is up to by now, but those of you that guessed 2-3 weeks after I said I would "never" rip out the A/C win the bet.　I should be cutting a hole in the roof and installing the Spec C Type RA hood vent / scoop and tearing out the AC next week. I am guessing the A/C weighs about 35 lbs, but we'll see. I have gotten to the point now where there is no turning back and/or I just plain don't care so that should make future updates much more interesting Second on the list is the Spec C aluminum trunk and C-West carbon fiber GT II Type-S wing. I'll have the exact numbers in about 3 weeks, but I'm going to estimate that the aluminum trunk / carbon fiber wing combo will save another 20-25 lbs. The trunk should be painted this week but I won't have the wing for about 3 weeks. I was going to try to take it home with me but C-West didn't have any available and it will take 2 weeks to build one. I will post pictures of the wing once it's installed, but I must give a proper warning: Just like every other carbon fiber wing, it will look a bit ricey! I am more concerned with performance than looks, so it doesn't bother me . I decided to go with the C-West GT II S wing because it is one of the few (if not the only) aftermarket wing that is wind tunnel tested.　The wing should increase downforce slightly while reducing drag significantly (almost like completely removing the stock wing). In the little testing I did at Buttonwillow and Willow Springs, I saw a 4-5 mph increase on the straights with no rear trunk spoiler.　The only down side to removing the wing was that the car would get fairly unstable through the high speed sweepers, resulting in a slightly slower over-all lap time even with the increased speed on the straights. The C-West wing will maintain (and slightly improve) the high speed corning stability while increasing straight line speeds. In other words, it's pretty much win-win. I will also be installing a rally-style fender that has an intake duct next week. It will be painted the same day as the trunk. Finally, the car should be vinyl wrapped by a company called OC Wrap in the next 2 weeks. I was hoping to do it sooner but the trip to Japan made timing difficult. I will keep you updated and post pics as soon as they are available. See you in a few days!

01-21-2006, 01:00 AM	#328
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,630 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	^ very nice, so you gave in about the A/C have fun cutting your roof !

01-21-2006, 06:10 AM	#329
CicioSTi Community Consultant Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: Learning Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	I am interested to see the wing. Does it have center fins like the rally style does? You could always paint the carbon fiber wing too, to try to get away from the "rice" look. Have a safe flight, looking forward to seeing the updates.