RazMan
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| posted on 31/5/07 at 09:46 PM |
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[crocodile dundee mode] Now THAT is a diffuser  Maybe a tad too agressive for my car but thanks Fred 
Chris, I see what you mean now but unfortunately I'm not very good at bending plywood The alloy version might be a bit bendier but it all
depends on getting things close to the mounting frame.
[Edited on 31-5-07 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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tankerman24
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 09:39 AM |
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That will look superb, go on you know your going to
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:41 PM |
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I've now made an alloy version   (600 x 450).jpg)
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:42 PM |
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I got tiggy with it (well actually a good friend did as I can't weld for toffee ) 2mm alloy for the main part and 3mm for the fins (which are
just tacked in for now)
[Edited on 2-6-07 by RazMan].jpg)
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:44 PM |
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The view so far...
My main criticism is that the fins need to be thicker as they seem to dissapear when viewing from a distance. I might apply some rubber edging and see
if that improves things a bit.
[Edited on 2-6-07 by RazMan] (600 x 450).jpg)
Cheers,
Raz
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DIY Si
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:47 PM |
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Looks good that. 
Are you still going to redo your exhausts?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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RazMan
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
Looks good that.
Are you still going to redo your exhausts?
I already have!! although I think I will have another go - things warped a bit and one tailpipe is higher than the other. I'm now thinking about
a BIG single oval.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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DIY Si
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| posted on 2/6/07 at 04:56 PM |
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OOppps. Should realy look at the before and the after pics before commenting! Single oval should look good, Boxster style job?
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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wilkingj
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| posted on 3/6/07 at 08:41 AM |
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<Jealous>
I HATE you Raz (and TrevD)... you both make it look Soooo Easy! and Soooooo Goooood!.
</Jealous>
Cant wait to see the finished article, if its like the rest of the car, it will be brill.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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gttman
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 posted on 3/6/07 at 07:26 PM |
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thumbs up from me.
Andygtt
Please redefine your limits
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RazMan
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 09:46 AM |
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Ok then, here's the finished diffuser
 
Rescued attachment Painted & Fitted.jpg
Cheers,
Raz
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RazMan
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 09:48 AM |
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And another shot - lots of shadows today.
I decided to add some silver coloured rubber edging to the fins, making them a little more visible.
[Edited on 7-6-07 by RazMan]
 
Rescued attachment Finished.jpg
Cheers,
Raz
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Fred W B
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 11:33 AM |
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Looks good Raz.
What ground clearance are you running your car at?
Cheers
Fred W B
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RazMan
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 11:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fred W B
Looks good Raz.
What ground clearance are you running your car at?
Thanks Fred, I am quite chuffed with the result, and I was quite surprised that it fitted first time too - only 5 minutes with a file and it just fell
into place
I am running with front/rear clearances at 110mm/125mm at the moment which seems about right and I only scrape on the steeper ramps & driveways.
Normal speed bumps are no problem but the big square variety are another matter
Cheers,
Raz
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Fred W B
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 01:13 PM |
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So my planned 80/90 mm is a bit ambitious then?
Cheers
Fred W B
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DIY Si
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| posted on 7/6/07 at 02:52 PM |
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Depends how many speed bumps you have! And wether you need the lower level for aero effects. You can also add 4-5mm black rubber sheet around the edge
to give the lower apperance and help contain air flow under the car.
“Let your plans be dark and as impenetratable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt.”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
My new blog: http://spritecave.blogspot.co.uk/
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gttman
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| posted on 8/6/07 at 08:03 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fred W B
So my planned 80/90 mm is a bit ambitious then?
Cheers
Fred W B
I had 90mm under the front of my Ultima and wasn't too bad..... but the front overhang on those is very small, if you have 90mm at the front of
yours it will be a nightmare IMO.
I'm going for 110mm for mine.
Andygtt
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