Mingofish Atlanta RCF build
03-07-17, 04:35 AM
#107
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the shop that's making my cf hood is finally making some progress. Yay!!
The have the hood vent done already.
Started to block out the hood to make the bottom side mold and mock up all the fastener points.
They mentioned the hood was flexing a bit near the back of the hood vent hole and wanted to add some honeycomb or some other resolution to stiffen it up.
Glad they're taking the initiative to do that but that means more delays...sigh
The have the hood vent done already.
Started to block out the hood to make the bottom side mold and mock up all the fastener points.
They mentioned the hood was flexing a bit near the back of the hood vent hole and wanted to add some honeycomb or some other resolution to stiffen it up.
Glad they're taking the initiative to do that but that means more delays...sigh
03-07-17, 04:46 AM
#108
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Got some Ti lugs for my track wheels.
Now I just need those Advans to show up... hoping they're in the Mackin container for this month...
I put em on my street wheels just to check it out. Think I like the iconix lugs on my Renne wheels better for looks on a day to day.
The Ti lugs are definitely lighter than the iconix and way way lighter than the oem steel ones.
Now I just need those Advans to show up... hoping they're in the Mackin container for this month...
I put em on my street wheels just to check it out. Think I like the iconix lugs on my Renne wheels better for looks on a day to day.
The Ti lugs are definitely lighter than the iconix and way way lighter than the oem steel ones.
04-01-17, 04:18 PM
#109
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Put some purple juice in the sled yesterday. Realistically I can't tell the different driving with regular dino vs the expensive purple stuff. Hopefully down the road I'll reap the rewards with less wear & tear.
Went to Atlanta motorsports park for track day today.
1st time out running square set up. 275/35/19 front & rear.
This was recommended by Rafi in hopes of reducing understeer. Yes the car pushed much less!
Running the Yokohama Advan AD08R tires. Holy cow they are leaps & bounds better than the PSS on the track.
Pic is of the oil that came out of AOS after 5x 30 minute track sessions.
No pics from on the track today but here's one from the paddock. Cars always look cooler with numbers on em...
😬😬😬
Went to Atlanta motorsports park for track day today.
1st time out running square set up. 275/35/19 front & rear.
This was recommended by Rafi in hopes of reducing understeer. Yes the car pushed much less!
Running the Yokohama Advan AD08R tires. Holy cow they are leaps & bounds better than the PSS on the track.
Pic is of the oil that came out of AOS after 5x 30 minute track sessions.
No pics from on the track today but here's one from the paddock. Cars always look cooler with numbers on em...
😬😬😬
Last edited by Mingofish; 04-01-17 at 04:24 PM.
04-01-17, 05:55 PM
#110
Looking sharp homie! Damn, that's quite a bit of oil....thinking I should get an aos from Raffi too
04-01-17, 06:22 PM
#111
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The car only slings oil during hard cornering. When I'm not at the track, the AOS collects zero, so if your driving style is just normal street cruising then no need.
Btw did you ever get the sikky headers?
I finally purchased PPE from RR. Should be here soon. Bought a battery from them as well.
04-03-17, 11:54 AM
#112
Put some purple juice in the sled yesterday. Realistically I can't tell the different driving with regular dino vs the expensive purple stuff. Hopefully down the road I'll reap the rewards with less wear & tear.
Went to Atlanta motorsports park for track day today.
1st time out running square set up. 275/35/19 front & rear.
This was recommended by Rafi in hopes of reducing understeer. Yes the car pushed much less!
Running the Yokohama Advan AD08R tires. Holy cow they are leaps & bounds better than the PSS on the track.
Pic is of the oil that came out of AOS after 5x 30 minute track sessions.
No pics from on the track today but here's one from the paddock. Cars always look cooler with numbers on em...
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Went to Atlanta motorsports park for track day today.
1st time out running square set up. 275/35/19 front & rear.
This was recommended by Rafi in hopes of reducing understeer. Yes the car pushed much less!
Running the Yokohama Advan AD08R tires. Holy cow they are leaps & bounds better than the PSS on the track.
Pic is of the oil that came out of AOS after 5x 30 minute track sessions.
No pics from on the track today but here's one from the paddock. Cars always look cooler with numbers on em...
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^^So this was your inspiration for your build, I gather? Very sharp!
04-03-17, 03:20 PM
#113
I'm passing on headers and most costly mods right now......thinking about the new 911 gts. I paid cash for the RCF so the depreciation has sorta got me thinking I'll hold onto it until early next year. My summer is booked solid on travel (work), so it should go by quickly. Can't wait to hear how you like the headers...keep me updated!
04-03-17, 09:14 PM
#114
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Car is coming along. Thanks. Waiting on the advan rims to show...
Wish I would get my cf hood soon too. You put your Varis hood on yet?
How's wedding planning? I see you got to keep all the car parts!!!
Btw the inspiration for my car build was this GT...
04-06-17, 08:50 PM
#115
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Got update from ZachF about my carbon hood!!!
Both top and bottom molds are almost done so they'll be laying the cf soon.
Super stoked to hear that. It's been a long wait but hopefully worth it!
Both top and bottom molds are almost done so they'll be laying the cf soon.
Super stoked to hear that. It's been a long wait but hopefully worth it!
04-07-17, 07:19 AM
#116
Awesome! Can't wait to see the final product!
Wedding is still coming along. CF parts are currently at my detailer's shop...he has a guy to do the clear and then he will PPF them...then install them and seal w/ Opticoat. All CF parts are going on finally...haha...still want coilovers, 2piece rotors, and catless headers w/ tune...maybe even talk the soon to be wife into letting install the supercharger later down the road...haha. Wish me luck!
Also, didn't originally plan to track the car but it might end up being that way. Will wait and see.
Also, didn't originally plan to track the car but it might end up being that way. Will wait and see.
Last edited by Ne1tHeRe; 04-07-17 at 07:29 AM.
04-07-17, 05:37 PM
#117
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04-11-17, 07:07 PM
#119
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put this weight saving lil mod in today.
Easy install.
Easy install.
