09-03-2015, 09:31 PM | #477 |
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Ha, ha, like, I don't know, MONEY? I sure spend on this money pit ;o)
I do happen to have an RJT Trunk Lid with and SS spoiler, but I'd doubt you'd want that or the RJT 2SS front bumper, RJT V8 Engine cover -- don't know what I'm gonna do with those yet... BUT, I can't wait to see what you think of that thing in the little box! -Don
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09-04-2015, 11:33 AM | #478 |
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Woot! Dual Aeroforce gauges came in! Time to get on those!
-Don
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09-04-2015, 05:38 PM | #479 |
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OK, here is the vent Pod I purchases from AeroForce:
Fit and finish is good -- not perfect, but its hardly noticeable. I changed the face of the gauges -- I ordered the 'stripped' version and like it best (purchased from DynoSteve RDP): Before: After (just one): I used the Master Carr wire cover to give the wiring a nice look: Next, I removed the stock vent: Prepped: Released: Now, I test fitted the pod: Next, I removed the trim on the left panel: With the panel removed, I drilled a 13/32 hole so I could 'just' get the wire/connectors through: Next, I routed the wire though the opening into the pod (I had to remove the pod to do this): Wire routed in the pod and the opening filled in so NO heat/air gets in: Installed the top gauge. I had to remove the 'tape' inside. I then wrapped electrical tap around the gauge so the gauge would fit 'tight' in the opening -- make sure to plug the connector in first!: I filled in the 'drilled' opening where the wire goes in. I'll let it sit overnight (it takes 3 hours for this to cure): More to come tomorrow -- gauge two install, wire cleanup, plug-in, and test! -Don
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09-05-2015, 11:25 AM | #480 |
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Well, I let the gauge sit overnight with electrical tape and -- that is a no-go. I went and bought friction tape (for the old schoolers - tape we used on our wooden bats for grip). hockey stick tape will work also, (About 3 to 4 wraps -- the pod is not 'perfect' circumference:
After that, I plugged in the connectors, followed the directions for choosing the items to display and tested! Buttoned up and ready to go! Now, I'll set the upper and lower parameters I want to monitor! http://aeroforcetech.com/manuals.html Here is the manual (3.8 is this version). It starts up showing CTSV -- wonder if they have camaro? 4 screens per gauge (2 entries per screen) so 8 screens with 16 entries (top/bottom) -- lots to review... -Don
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09-05-2015, 07:23 PM | #481 | |
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Here is a YouTube of the Cyclic Mode in Action:
-Don
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09-05-2015, 08:24 PM | #482 |
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Well, to change the Startup Image, you goto setup and Logos
The Camaro is Camaro ZL1 and the SS are the only options -- none and CTSV are it... SO, mine shows Camaro ZL1 (what the heck ;o)... -Don
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09-05-2015, 09:56 PM | #483 |
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So, took it out for a nice long drive.
On the Solid Bushings and the Hotchkis Max Chassis: Power puts down NICE. There is some NVH around 35 to 50 MPH -- over 50, much less -- not 100%, about 85 to 90. LOVE the feel. Gauges are AWESOME @ night -- really love the cycle display -- in the SUN, I'll invert the colors -- wanted and ordered blue, but the RED turned out perfect... GREAT @ night... Next, a new CSF radiator to help keep the temps in range (doing great on the 65/35, but still want to control it when it hits 100*)... -Don
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09-08-2015, 12:45 PM | #484 |
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looks like you did the chassis brace ahead of the bushings... what kind of improvement was the brace alone?
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09-08-2015, 01:11 PM | #485 |
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Big. It really helped. Tighten up and connected everything together. Solids will keep things from moving now. Gave it a go yesterday and did not hear the cradle move. Before you could feel it adjust when you let off the power. Brace really limited that a lot but the solid bushings stopped it.
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09-08-2015, 01:23 PM | #486 |
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It all feels connected and of course, solid. Very little nvh and not as much as you would think.. Really love the feel and how it performs...
-Don
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09-08-2015, 02:49 PM | #488 |
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Well, I did the BMR inserts and until I did the brace, I had a lot of movement. Brace is easy to install and you'll have a much stiffer suspension. The brace is not for everyone but I really like it. If your going to do one, bushings first as not everyone wants to have that solid of a connection that the brace provides: however the two together connects the car real well.
-Don
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09-08-2015, 02:51 PM | #489 |
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I think ADM has a few bushing sets left.. Great price too.. Get upper control arm bushings too while you're in there...
-Don
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