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post Nov 13 2006, 11:52 AM
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Honestly, the early Sweeper Dam™ would pop Dzus faseners all the time.

With the brackets and increased rigidity of the whole device, it takes a bit of work to get it on or off the car.


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post Nov 13 2006, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 13 2006, 09:46 AM) *

I guess I'm failing to see how I am going to strengthen anything made of fiberglass by the fastener choice I make.

I'm not searching for front downforce as much as I'm limiting air from going under the car and forcing air into my cooling ducts.

I eliminated the rear end float and have a greater confidence driving at speed due to increased car stability.

That was my goal and this is was I achieved.


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post Nov 20 2006, 07:24 PM
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More shots from David Wong that I am purchasing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)


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post Nov 20 2006, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 20 2006, 05:24 PM) *

Update:

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More shots from David Wong that I am purchasing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)


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post Nov 20 2006, 09:58 PM
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those pics are beautiful. car looks great, trekkor.
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post Nov 21 2006, 03:01 PM
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Trekkor,

Looking good. What kind of wheels are those? What happened to your widened red steelies?
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post Nov 21 2006, 03:46 PM
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The wheels in these shots are the ones I got from Nate.

6.5" 3 piece rims. I think he called them "Epsiloms"? Hoosiers mounted.

The red wide steelies ( 7" ) are currently my a/x rims. 710's mounted.

With the the splitter mounted the car feels "planted". Seem more stable to me.

I do know that I found myself with more speed than normal as I approached turn 10 at Sears.
may be due to the ability of the car to carry and build more speed through the esses from turn 7( ? ).

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post Nov 21 2006, 03:53 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 21 2006, 01:46 PM) *

The wheels in these shots are the ones I got from Nate.

6.5" 3 piece rims. I think he called them "Epsiloms"? Hoosiers mounted.

The red wide steelies ( 7" ) are currently my a/x rims. 710's mounted.

With the the splitter mounted the car feels "planted". Seem more stable to me.

I do know that I found myself with more speed than normal as I approached turn 10 at Sears.
may be due to the ability of the car to carry and build more speed through the esses from turn 7( ? ).

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your increased speed probably has more to do with becoming more comfortable with your car at speed and refining your driving lines. Not to mention getting enough seat time to increase your overall abilities.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

And besides you are now using a different wheel/tire combo than before...don't you think that might have something to do with your increased speeds? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 21 2006, 03:56 PM
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Trekkor,
Car looks great. Has the splitter affected your engine temps at all? If so, negative or positive?
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post Nov 21 2006, 04:40 PM
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more comfortable... refining your driving lines... seat time... different wheel/tire combo


yes, I'm sure that is also a factor. it all adds up. your instruction was the turning point for me, you should know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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Car looks great. Has the splitter affected your engine temps at all?


thanks!! Engines temps on moderste days are staying below 210 after the longest of sessions. I haven't had a chance to run the splitter in the summer yet. It's been on the car for a total of 4 track hours, now.


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post Nov 21 2006, 04:48 PM
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more comfortable... refining your driving lines... seat time... different wheel/tire combo


yes, I'm sure that is also a factor. it all adds up. your instruction was the turning point for me, you should know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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Car looks great. Has the splitter affected your engine temps at all?


thanks!! Engines temps on moderste days are staying below 210 after the longest of sessions. I haven't had a chance to run the splitter in the summer yet. It's been on the car for a total of 4 track hours, now.


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Thanks Trek,,,,and I don't think the splitter looks like it is unsafe in any way, especially with the turn buckles you have giving it more strength in a verticle dimension.
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post Nov 21 2006, 04:59 PM
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I like the fact that it is REAL STRONG.

i like bouncing the berms and I feel confident that it will not break in half or worse.

After 1.5 hours of Sears, all i have to show is a few half worn down bolt heads and a little blue and yellow paint.

the steepest slope on that track is the entryway to the pit lane between the two garages. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)



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post Nov 21 2006, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Nov 21 2006, 02:48 PM) *

QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 21 2006, 02:40 PM) *

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more comfortable... refining your driving lines... seat time... different wheel/tire combo


yes, I'm sure that is also a factor. it all adds up. your instruction was the turning point for me, you should know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

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Car looks great. Has the splitter affected your engine temps at all?


thanks!! Engines temps on moderste days are staying below 210 after the longest of sessions. I haven't had a chance to run the splitter in the summer yet. It's been on the car for a total of 4 track hours, now.


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Thanks Trek,,,,and I don't think the splitter looks like it is unsafe in any way, especially with the turn buckles you have giving it more strength in a verticle dimension.




The car does look good.

Now you need to drop some weight off and get down into the 1:50's; unless you just want to keep it as a driver and stay away from the "Dark Side." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Did you get a ride with Mike?
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post Nov 21 2006, 05:18 PM
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Somewhere earlier in this thread someone mentioned that reducing airflow under the car may affect engine cooling. I think the last question was inquiring if "with the splitter you are seeing lower, the same, or higher temps under the same conditions?"... i.e. on moderate days did you run under 210 before adding the splitter?

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Car looks great. Has the splitter affected your engine temps at all?


thanks!! Engines temps on moderste days are staying below 210 after the longest of sessions. I haven't had a chance to run the splitter in the summer yet. It's been on the car for a total of 4 track hours, now.


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post Nov 21 2006, 05:26 PM
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I didn't take any rides that day.
Mike "who"?
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post Nov 21 2006, 05:31 PM
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As for temps. i do not detect any changes. Seems to be the same.


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post Nov 21 2006, 05:35 PM
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Thanks Trekkor,

Besides those who asked before, I was curious too.

QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 21 2006, 03:31 PM) *

As for temps. i do not detect any changes. Seems to be the same.


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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 21 2006, 03:26 PM) *

I didn't take any rides that day.
Mike "who"?



Mike Ambrozewicz. He was driving his 914 2.7 (multicolored). You have in your video ahead of the boxster.
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post Dec 11 2006, 01:28 PM
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Entry to 14 at TH.

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Seems the front splitter is having an effect on your front suspension. you seem to have lots of forward rake to the car.

I am working on a front splitter also. and already mounted a REAL wing on the rear deck lid.
Just curious about how much of a blade do I really need to have sticking out.
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