Show us your Unique (custom) modifications, Part 2 - Page 55

waynoSTI · 09-03-2012, 08:51 PM

Thx for all the kind words. here's the finished mock up with my accusump. just need to paint the trunk and she's done.

They also did a few custom parts in the bay, made the IC pipes and designed the fuel system!

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Tmangt650 · 09-03-2012, 09:05 PM

Drooooooollll

Pearly_Whites · 09-03-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynoSTI

Thx for all the kind words. here's the finished mock up with my accusump. just need to paint the trunk and she's done.

They also did a few custom parts in the bay, made the IC pipes and designed the fuel system!

Whoa!

garudatwo · 09-03-2012, 09:40 PM

That is absolutely insane! If I saw that cruising down the street I'd flag you down and ask to have my picture taken with it.

Chasewrx · 09-03-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Celtric

Something similar as i did?

I discontinued though

Need more spare time, my cluster is quite clean anyway atm.

Like that blue shift boot. Did you do it tour self? Have a write up?

garudatwo · 09-03-2012, 10:45 PM

Also, what are those gauges that you've mounted in front of your gauge cluster?

gregroot198521 · 09-04-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by garudatwo

Also, what are those gauges that you've mounted in front of your gauge cluster?

This. That setup looks pretty clean.

ppayer38 · 09-04-2012, 01:11 AM

So here is the hood vent I made a while back when I switched to a FMIC...

Well I don't think a Subaru looks right without a hood scoop on it so I'm making a few changes to keep the hood scoop but use it as a vent

Here's a sneak peak...

Here's the vent I had before just incase anybody is curious...

Serkan · 09-04-2012, 12:20 PM

I don't think that setup will work. The front opening of the hood scoop needs to be blocked off and you should make a vent behind the hood scoop (facing windshield). Just my opinion to make it functional.

BeBop86 · 09-04-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Serkan

I don't think that setup will work.

+2, but I don't think you need to block off the front of it, just open up the rear of it.

ppayer38 · 09-04-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serkan

I don't think that setup will work. The front opening of the hood scoop needs to be blocked off and you should make a vent behind the hood scoop (facing windshield). Just my opinion to make it functional.

And now you get to see the finished product

[quote=ppayer38;37967950]So here is the hood vent I made a while back when I switched to a FMIC...

Well I don't think a Subaru looks right without a hood scoop on it so I'm making a few changes to keep the hood scoop but use it as a vent

Here's a sneak peak...

Here is the finished prodict to utilize the front opening to keep the stock look of the hood scoop but with the Vent I made under it and the homemade vent in the back of it to let the air flow through and out.

With the way the vent is shaped it in theory cant go in the hood in any way, shape, or form, and will continute to flow out. this also protects against water going into the vent which everybody alwasy is concerned about...

Will add photos in a bit when photobucket stops acting up!

garudatwo · 09-04-2012, 01:16 PM

Neg on the photos! Very interested in them though!

waynoSTI · 09-04-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tmangt650

Drooooooollll

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pearly_Whites

Whoa!

Quote:

Originally Posted by garudatwo

That is absolutely insane! If I saw that cruising down the street I'd flag you down and ask to have my picture taken with it.

thx guys. i would gladly stop and take pics.

Also the vent is something i was planning on doing with my track hood. it's a great idea, but i've read that blocking it off completely works best and ducting the sides of the rad so all the air goes into it and not around it....

theoutbackdream · 09-04-2012, 08:57 PM

now im curios how efficient the TMIC is with that mod.. should be interesting

waynoSTI · 09-04-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

now im curios how efficient the TMIC is with that mod.. should be interesting

He did the mod because he switched to a FMIC

theoutbackdream · 09-04-2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waynoSTI

He did the mod because he switched to a FMIC

ah sorry i didnt read the post. I thought he quoted someone else.

ppayer38 · 09-04-2012, 09:50 PM

Yeah a TMIC wouldnt work well at all haha...

So far the vent without the scoop worked best and I did see a decrease in temp all around. String tested the Hood sccop/Vent and it works as it should just havent gotten any #'s on a log yet...

Also Im working on an idea to seal the FMIC to the Radiator and the Radiator to the car to maximize the airflow throught them

BeBop86 · 09-04-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppayer38

Looks good!! Try taping some pieces of yarn at the bottom and top of the opening and drive around to see if airflow is actually coming out of it.

Like this article: http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Ultim...0/article.html

ppayer38 · 09-04-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeBop86

Looks good!! Try taping some pieces of yarn at the bottom and top of the opening and drive around to see if airflow is actually coming out of it.

Like this article: http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Ultim...0/article.html

Already done and it works as it should with venting the air out of the engine bay...

JSchell1309 · 09-05-2012, 10:54 AM

A little project I'm working on. Custom plate delete for the front of my car. Didn't really want to pay ~$50 for a little piece of metal. Currently it is designed as 10 GA steel. This is a prototype for fitment purposes. Just sent it down to the laser, hopefully have it some time this week.

Final design will most likely be 6063 or 5052 Aluminum, not sure on thickness yet. Whichever we have on hand.
Edit: Aluminum for sure, as the steel part will weigh over a half a pound.

I'd say it's unique, as it's my name (in the Subaru font). Custom, hell I designed the thing

PurpleDoors · 09-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSchell1309

A little project I'm working on. Custom plate delete for the front of my car. Didn't really want to pay ~$50 for a little piece of metal. Currently it is designed as 10 GA steel. This is a prototype for fitment purposes. Just sent it down to the laser, hopefully have it some time this week.

Final design will most likely be 6063 or 5052 Aluminum, not sure on thickness yet. Whichever we have on hand.
Edit: Aluminum for sure, as the steel part will weigh over a half a pound.

I'd say it's unique, as it's my name (in the Subaru font). Custom, hell I designed the thing

Looks neat. Yay, SolidWorks!

JSchell1309 · 09-06-2012, 03:59 PM

Just got it back from the laser. Just have to file off the burrs, primer, and spray it. Haven't got to test fit it yet.

cianuro · 09-06-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JSchell1309

Just got it back from the laser. Just have to file off the burrs, primer, and spray it. Haven't got to test fit it yet.

Powder coat it...

JSchell1309 · 09-06-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cianuro

Powder coat it...

I could, we have a powder line here that we run black on every now and then. This is just a prototype, as it's out of steel and weighs a half a pound. If I like the way it looks I'll make it out of aluminum and powder it black.

Devon · 09-06-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JSchell1309

Just got it back from the laser. Just have to file off the burrs, primer, and spray it. Haven't got to test fit it yet.

I would buy one!

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09-03-2012, 08:51 PM	#1351
waynoSTI Scooby Specialist Member#: 162151 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: IAG PERFORMACE! Vehicle: 2.6L BLUE THUNDER LOW&WIDE&SHAVED	Thx for all the kind words. here's the finished mock up with my accusump. just need to paint the trunk and she's done. They also did a few custom parts in the bay, made the IC pipes and designed the fuel system! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-03-2012, 09:05 PM	#1352
Tmangt650 Scooby Newbie Member#: 277258 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2008 Hatch 2.5i DGM	Drooooooollll

09-03-2012, 09:40 PM	#1354
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	That is absolutely insane! If I saw that cruising down the street I'd flag you down and ask to have my picture taken with it.

09-03-2012, 10:45 PM	#1356
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	Also, what are those gauges that you've mounted in front of your gauge cluster?

09-04-2012, 01:11 AM	#1358
ppayer38 Scooby Specialist Member#: 234407 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Smithfield, VA Vehicle: 04 Self-tooned STi	So here is the hood vent I made a while back when I switched to a FMIC... Well I don't think a Subaru looks right without a hood scoop on it so I'm making a few changes to keep the hood scoop but use it as a vent Here's a sneak peak... Here's the vent I had before just incase anybody is curious...

09-04-2012, 12:20 PM	#1359
Serkan Scooby Specialist Member#: 180514 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Windsor Vehicle: 2004 Sti White	I don't think that setup will work. The front opening of the hood scoop needs to be blocked off and you should make a vent behind the hood scoop (facing windshield). Just my opinion to make it functional.

09-04-2012, 01:16 PM	#1362
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 2006 Civic LX Stage a lot 140BHP	Neg on the photos! Very interested in them though!

09-04-2012, 08:57 PM	#1364
theoutbackdream Scooby Specialist Member#: 301179 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Mountain View, California Vehicle: 2009 Outback Sport Sage Green Metallic	now im curios how efficient the TMIC is with that mod.. should be interesting

09-04-2012, 09:50 PM	#1367
ppayer38 Scooby Specialist Member#: 234407 Join Date: Jan 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Smithfield, VA Vehicle: 04 Self-tooned STi	Yeah a TMIC wouldnt work well at all haha... So far the vent without the scoop worked best and I did see a decrease in temp all around. String tested the Hood sccop/Vent and it works as it should just havent gotten any #'s on a log yet... Also Im working on an idea to seal the FMIC to the Radiator and the Radiator to the car to maximize the airflow throught them

09-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#1370
JSchell1309 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321321 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City, MO Vehicle: 2011 STI Snatchback The best color.	A little project I'm working on. Custom plate delete for the front of my car. Didn't really want to pay ~$50 for a little piece of metal. Currently it is designed as 10 GA steel. This is a prototype for fitment purposes. Just sent it down to the laser, hopefully have it some time this week. Final design will most likely be 6063 or 5052 Aluminum, not sure on thickness yet. Whichever we have on hand. Edit: Aluminum for sure, as the steel part will weigh over a half a pound. I'd say it's unique, as it's my name (in the Subaru font). Custom, hell I designed the thing

09-06-2012, 03:59 PM	#1372
JSchell1309 Scooby Specialist Member#: 321321 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kansas City, MO Vehicle: 2011 STI Snatchback The best color.	Just got it back from the laser. Just have to file off the burrs, primer, and spray it. Haven't got to test fit it yet.