HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109) - Page 32

da3bous · 02-03-2006, 12:59 PM

damn......thats amazing!!! great looking car and love that its all about function!!

esemes · 02-03-2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

I'll definitely take you up on that! I've been meaning to get rid of that emblem for a while now.

will be avcailable at the end of next week (or the following)

PM me your details

-ese

ps- no emb = more surface area exposed for cooling!!!lol

**Ben** · 02-03-2006, 08:45 PM

Awesome, PM sent

91TB78 · 02-03-2006, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

It's a custom made fender, no company involved

. We are going to make 4 or 5 more for those that wanted one.

I might be interested pending price.

EastSTi · 02-03-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

The original plan was the Enkei RPF1's. I am having some issues right now with Enkei and if the sponsorship deal we discussed previously falls through, I'll be going with the Volk CE28N's.

Nice Im still waiting on my CE28N Le

**Ben** · 02-05-2006, 07:23 PM

Alright guys, I've officially posted the extra C-West wing for sale.

See the thread here:

NEW JDM C-West Carbon Fiber GT II S Wing For Sale (Very RARE!) **SOLD**

Also, the Carbon Fiber fire extinguishers should be shipping out from Japan soon.

Franklin · 02-05-2006, 07:41 PM

This is a silly question, but did you shoot flames before your car was tuned? If so, how did you not hit fuel cut and all that jazz?

[/noob]

Thanks~

**Ben** · 02-05-2006, 08:20 PM

Yes, the car was shooting flames with just the regular stage 2 map. I don't know if it would without it, because I flashed to the Cobb Stage 2 map before I even turned the car on after installing my exhaust

. My guess is the car would hit fuel cut and have other problems with a catless exhaust and no engine management.

Franklin · 02-05-2006, 09:52 PM

Haha thanks~

spazegun2213 · 02-07-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91TB78

I might be interested pending price.

As would I! now that i have seen it on another car, i think it would be a nice addition, assuming it was not 11ty billion dollars

**Ben** · 02-07-2006, 03:11 PM

Here's a cool picture of the STI and the wagon before it gets sold on Thursday

Anyway, the real reason I'm posting is because APR is sponsoring the car and I need to figure out a way to make their front wind splitter work. It's designed for an 04-05 WRX, and as you know, the STI has a slightly different front end because the canards hang down.

Here is the APR front splitter:

As you can see, it's just a flat piece of carbon fiber. It bolts to the bumper and looks like this:

Obviously the pic above is of an 02-03 body style, but they make one for the 04-05. There isn't much a of a difference because both styles had a FLAT front bumper. The STI on the other hand doesn't.

Here is a pic of the STI front bumper, and I filled in the problematic area with pink:

Basically, I need to find a way to fill that gap in order to make the wind splitter effective. Most front lip spoilers, like the v-limited, have a hump in the middle that fills the gap. I am going to have to make my own "hump" I guess.

I was wondering what you guys would suggest using to fill it in, or if you guys knew anyone that made custom stuff like that.

APR is sending me the wind splitter, canard pieces, and mirrors on Friday so I am trying to find a solution before everything arrives next week

.

Xman · 02-07-2006, 03:18 PM

I'd start with 1/4" MDF plywood painted flat black and work from there to something more exotic if you wish. More than a few real racers use splitters made from plywood, or "natural composites" as they like to call it in racing terms

It's very light and strong.

**Ben** · 02-07-2006, 03:30 PM

I just got off the phone with APR and they suggested using a thin piece of aluminum and riveting it on. I think I like the plywood idea much better

.

How would you suggest attaching the plywood?

Xman · 02-07-2006, 03:34 PM

I'd nut and bolt it on to one side (either the splitter or the bumper) with some big washers and use a double sided tape on the other side. I wouldn't want it hard fastened on both top and bottom or it will break everything the first time you bump into something. You could also use a thin piece of high density polyethelyne (HDPE) which is what the rally cars use for underbody cladding, but the plywood is muchcheaper and easier to obtain and replace if it breaks.

esemes · 02-07-2006, 03:36 PM

here's one done (if it helps)

02-03-2006, 12:59 PM	#466
da3bous Junior STI Driver Car: 05 AW STI; 03 BMW M3 Fav Mod: Cosworth Heads Location: Portland Posts: 72 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	damn......thats amazing!!! great looking car and love that its all about function!! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-07-2006, 03:36 PM	#480
esemes S204 Racer Car: 996TT Location: clearh²o, FL Posts: 4,756 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (12)	here's one done (if it helps) This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-03-2006, 08:45 PM	#468
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Awesome, PM sent

02-05-2006, 07:23 PM	#471
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Alright guys, I've officially posted the extra C-West wing for sale. See the thread here: NEW JDM C-West Carbon Fiber GT II S Wing For Sale (Very RARE!) SOLD Also, the Carbon Fiber fire extinguishers should be shipping out from Japan soon.

02-05-2006, 07:41 PM	#472
Franklin Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Hate Location: Pinellas Park, Floridrizz Posts: 1,064 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	This is a silly question, but did you shoot flames before your car was tuned? If so, how did you not hit fuel cut and all that jazz? [/noob] Thanks~

02-05-2006, 08:20 PM	#473
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Yes, the car was shooting flames with just the regular stage 2 map. I don't know if it would without it, because I flashed to the Cobb Stage 2 map before I even turned the car on after installing my exhaust . My guess is the car would hit fuel cut and have other problems with a catless exhaust and no engine management.

02-05-2006, 09:52 PM	#474
Franklin Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Hate Location: Pinellas Park, Floridrizz Posts: 1,064 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Haha thanks~

02-07-2006, 03:11 PM	#476
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Here's a cool picture of the STI and the wagon before it gets sold on Thursday Anyway, the real reason I'm posting is because APR is sponsoring the car and I need to figure out a way to make their front wind splitter work. It's designed for an 04-05 WRX, and as you know, the STI has a slightly different front end because the canards hang down. Here is the APR front splitter: As you can see, it's just a flat piece of carbon fiber. It bolts to the bumper and looks like this: Obviously the pic above is of an 02-03 body style, but they make one for the 04-05. There isn't much a of a difference because both styles had a FLAT front bumper. The STI on the other hand doesn't. Here is a pic of the STI front bumper, and I filled in the problematic area with pink: Basically, I need to find a way to fill that gap in order to make the wind splitter effective. Most front lip spoilers, like the v-limited, have a hump in the middle that fills the gap. I am going to have to make my own "hump" I guess. I was wondering what you guys would suggest using to fill it in, or if you guys knew anyone that made custom stuff like that. APR is sending me the wind splitter, canard pieces, and mirrors on Friday so I am trying to find a solution before everything arrives next week .

02-07-2006, 03:18 PM	#477
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	I'd start with 1/4" MDF plywood painted flat black and work from there to something more exotic if you wish. More than a few real racers use splitters made from plywood, or "natural composites" as they like to call it in racing terms It's very light and strong.

02-07-2006, 03:30 PM	#478
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,821 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I just got off the phone with APR and they suggested using a thin piece of aluminum and riveting it on. I think I like the plywood idea much better . How would you suggest attaching the plywood?

02-07-2006, 03:34 PM	#479
Xman S204 Racer Car: 2004 STi Fav Mod: Momo fixed back seat, harness bar and Willans 6 point harness Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,827 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (3)	I'd nut and bolt it on to one side (either the splitter or the bumper) with some big washers and use a double sided tape on the other side. I wouldn't want it hard fastened on both top and bottom or it will break everything the first time you bump into something. You could also use a thin piece of high density polyethelyne (HDPE) which is what the rally cars use for underbody cladding, but the plywood is muchcheaper and easier to obtain and replace if it breaks.