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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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Not feeling that spoiler at all, sorry!!! prefer the spoilerless look with that ducktail boot lid!!!
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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At the moment the wing does look a bit OTT but it'll all come together when I have the wide flares and 18x11 wheels on.
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Is it me or does the boot lid sit a touch proud of the rear wings, especially on the drivers side

Does look good though and certainly suits not having a spoiler fitted
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 06:57 PM
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Hope that firewall is not completed.....

Any plans for door cards ?
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Yes the lid is about half inch high but that's my car not the a problem with the lid. I'll get it adjusted when I have time.

Firewall is complete yes, door cards are done and listed on the website
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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:27 PM
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Firewall needs to be a liquid barrier.....maybe the pics aren't showing that.

Will check website now...thanks.

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Old Apr 6, 2014 | 08:57 PM
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No it's a piece of carbon it's not a liquid barrier and I've never heard of that before?
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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It's purpose is to stop liquids from boot mounted tanks ie fuel, dry sump tanks etc entering the cabin of car if the worst happens.

Not to stop fire as its name suggests.
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by rooferman
It's purpose is to stop liquids from boot mounted tanks ie fuel, dry sump tanks etc entering the cabin of car if the worst happens.

Not to stop fire as its name suggests.
Thats not a problem it just needs to be sealed around the edges and then riveted in more than I have done in that photo
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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Yes....tigerseal works a treat.

Make sure shock pockets are sealed off as well...
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Im going to have a panel made for the bottom too, looks a bit untidy having everything on show
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Seat delete panel....
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Could be a good name i'll think about it

This weekend im putting my seats in and Crow harnesses then taking her for a nice Sunday afternoon spin with the mrs
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Is the rear wing your own version of the voltex? Anymore pics?
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Is the rear wing your own version of the voltex? Anymore pics?
Yes it is, dont have any more photos at the moment I'll try get some this week for you
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Old May 8, 2014 | 11:47 AM
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New wheels have arrived ready to be carbon fibre skinned

XXR 521 18x10




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Old May 8, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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Carben do you think a 7 inch carbon vinyl sunstrip with CarBen Fibre Creations etc wrote across would look cheesy?
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Old May 8, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Looks aside how does the rear wing function, is it a bit of an air break for example?
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Old May 8, 2014 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by chris j t
Looks aside how does the rear wing function, is it a bit of an air break for example?
On the road the rear wing has no function other than its looks, when I get the car on the track I'll test it with and without but I dont think there will be much difference.

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Looks good but its not my style, I'd get some made up for people if anyone wanted one?
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Mattybr5 bought a set of those same wheels in 18x10 from the U.S for his project car and they didnt clear his Alcon brake calipers which are a lot slimmer then the Brembo's, have you tried them on your car yet???
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No but I know a guy in USA who has the same setup and his cleared fine, the offset on mine will be ET10 with 15mm spacer/converters to PCD114.3. I'll hopefully get to test fit them this weekend so I'll get some photos up

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No but I know a guy in USA who has the same setup and his cleared fine, the offset on mine will be ET10 with 15mm spacer/converters to PCD114.3. I'll hopefully get to test fit them this weekend so I'll get some photos up
Yeah hopefully they fit, should look awesome if they do!!! Mattybr5 had the centres painted gold with the polished lip, looked amazing!!!
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Old May 8, 2014 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyboy1
Yeah hopefully they fit, should look awesome if they do!!! Mattybr5 had the centres painted gold with the polished lip, looked amazing!!!
Im going to carbon skin the centre of mine and leave the rim for now, might change later down the line though
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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:28 AM
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Some photos from Sherburn this weekend
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Test fit of new wheels getting ready for the flares
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I saw your car on Sunday Ben, looks really nice
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Looking good there mate, all it is missing for me is a nice large CARBON rear diffuser

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Originally Posted by scooberuni
I saw your car on Sunday Ben, looks really nice
Thanks mate, still got a long way to go. Looking forward to getting the flares and wheels on along with carbon skinned doors and roof for the NBO

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Looking good there mate, all it is missing for me is a nice large CARBON rear diffuser

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Already sorting it, im using one from an RX7
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Havent had much time on the car lately but got round to putting one of the wheels on today to see how it looks.

Fits in perfectly but I still need to do more work trimming the rear of the front flares and also under the arch where its rubbing. So far its looking pretty good

Ive also decided not to run the front section of the flare, personal preference, and also the rear door part of the flare as the doors will be carbon soon so want them looking OEM
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