Drivetrain Project X-300
6th Gear
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From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
NAM doesn't allow any public talk about them. PM me or E-Mail me and i'll forward Jan's information.
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Sharing is fun but there won't be much in this thread. This is R&D and who knows were this will end up. Plus, after the nut bags showed up in my last thread I don't think giving info on this one is worth it.
I just want to make sure everyone understands that this is a test. If the R&D shows that it's worth bringing to market then RMW might do so. I had an idea and asked RMW to explore the possibilities. It looks promising but you never know.
Longboard
I just want to make sure everyone understands that this is a test. If the R&D shows that it's worth bringing to market then RMW might do so. I had an idea and asked RMW to explore the possibilities. It looks promising but you never know.
Longboard
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6th Gear
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From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
Sharing is fun but there won't be much in this thread. This is R&D and who knows were this will end up. Plus, after the nut bags showed up in my last thread I don't think giving info on this one is worth it.
I just want to make sure everyone understands that this is a test. If the R&D shows that it's worth bringing to market then RMW might do so. I had an idea and asked RMW to explore the possibilities. It looks promising but you never know.
Longboard
I just want to make sure everyone understands that this is a test. If the R&D shows that it's worth bringing to market then RMW might do so. I had an idea and asked RMW to explore the possibilities. It looks promising but you never know.
Longboard
. You should know better Longboard, it's impossible to fit another SC to the MINI 
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It's still in buildup of prototype stage. But I was told to be prepared to come to Cali in a few weeks. I'm figureing probably mid to late June.
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From: out and aboot
More very soon.
Not to rain on the parade.... but while you were reinventing the wheel... you could have ditched the crappy MINI style intercooler and gone with a regular old intercooler like say from spearco or somebody. If any of you are have a hard time follwoing what i am trying to say.. i would have gotten rid of the stock "horn" intercooler pipes and endtanks... this would allow you to run a whole slew of aftermarket intercoolers that work VERY well.
anyways... looks cool! Glad you guys are pushing the envelope
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From: Hampton, VA
Not to rain on the parade.... but while you were reinventing the wheel... you could have ditched the crappy MINI style intercooler and gone with a regular old intercooler like say from spearco or somebody. If any of you are have a hard time follwoing what i am trying to say.. i would have gotten rid of the stock "horn" intercooler pipes and endtanks... this would allow you to run a whole slew of aftermarket intercoolers that work VERY well.
anyways... looks cool! Glad you guys are pushing the envelope
anyways... looks cool! Glad you guys are pushing the envelope
Also, this route keeps initial cost down. Bear in mind you would also have to modify the scoop to IC interface which adds to manf and design time/expense. Ballparking I'd guess at $5-600 a unit for just that "little" addition with the exit pipe mod you noted.
Absolutely no reason there can't be the ubiquitous "Stage II" version that is much like your suggestion.
That said, there's no reason the entire intake can't be improved upon as well. Stage III anybody?? Feed a Gintani.... Stage IV
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You're making assumptions. This isn't finalized from what I've read.
Also, this route keeps initial cost down. Bear in mind you would also have to modify the scoop to IC interface which adds to manf and design time/expense. Ballparking I'd guess at $5-600 a unit for just that "little" addition with the exit pipe mod you noted.
Absolutely no reason there can't be the ubiquitous "Stage II" version that is much like your suggestion.
That said, there's no reason the entire intake can't be improved upon as well. Stage III anybody?? Feed a Gintani.... Stage IV
Also, this route keeps initial cost down. Bear in mind you would also have to modify the scoop to IC interface which adds to manf and design time/expense. Ballparking I'd guess at $5-600 a unit for just that "little" addition with the exit pipe mod you noted.
Absolutely no reason there can't be the ubiquitous "Stage II" version that is much like your suggestion.
That said, there's no reason the entire intake can't be improved upon as well. Stage III anybody?? Feed a Gintani.... Stage IV
easy there big guy... im not making assumptions... they are showing there product... im providing my input... however... now i will assume... so now you can ridicule me if you would like... i will assume that they are done at least for now... because take a look at that connector from the round pipe that connects to the end tank of the intercooler... that was NOT easy to make... if there were going to change it... they likely would have...
if they don't... no big deal.. i was just putting in my input to help them achieve there goal... and as far as the cost... um.... no it wouldnt nearly cost 500 600 per unit... trust me... i manufacture parts and see plenty of time developing new products!
let me apologize in advance if i took your post as slightly hostile and upty as if i had no idea what i was talking about
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita
You're making assumptions. This isn't finalized from what I've read.
Also, this route keeps initial cost down. Bear in mind you would also have to modify the scoop to IC interface which adds to manf and design time/expense. Ballparking I'd guess at $5-600 a unit for just that "little" addition with the exit pipe mod you noted.
Absolutely no reason there can't be the ubiquitous "Stage II" version that is much like your suggestion.
That said, there's no reason the entire intake can't be improved upon as well. Stage III anybody?? Feed a Gintani.... Stage IV
Also, this route keeps initial cost down. Bear in mind you would also have to modify the scoop to IC interface which adds to manf and design time/expense. Ballparking I'd guess at $5-600 a unit for just that "little" addition with the exit pipe mod you noted.
Absolutely no reason there can't be the ubiquitous "Stage II" version that is much like your suggestion.
That said, there's no reason the entire intake can't be improved upon as well. Stage III anybody?? Feed a Gintani.... Stage IV
I would love to share more because there will be some very "cooool" pieces used to keep intake temps down. They should have the car running on Tuesday with testing all week.
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita
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I am interested to see the results next week!
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easy there big guy... im not making assumptions... they are showing there product... im providing my input... however... now i will assume... so now you can ridicule me if you would like... i will assume that they are done at least for now... because take a look at that connector from the round pipe that connects to the end tank of the intercooler... that was NOT easy to make... if there were going to change it... they likely would have...
if they don't... no big deal.. i was just putting in my input to help them achieve there goal... and as far as the cost... um.... no it wouldnt nearly cost 500 600 per unit... trust me... i manufacture parts and see plenty of time developing new products!
let me apologize in advance if i took your post as slightly hostile and upty as if i had no idea what i was talking about
if they don't... no big deal.. i was just putting in my input to help them achieve there goal... and as far as the cost... um.... no it wouldnt nearly cost 500 600 per unit... trust me... i manufacture parts and see plenty of time developing new products!
let me apologize in advance if i took your post as slightly hostile and upty as if i had no idea what i was talking about
But based on my interpretation you were making an assumption. Nothing wrong with that and nothing wrong with me saying so either.
Like I said in my reply the points you noted may in fact come to play. You and I don't know. I for one hope there is potential for component stacking. Not being rich I need to mod in chunks. Most of us do. So I think showing this as an initial design is a good business route to take. Just MO, nothing more.
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From: Hampton, VA
Hmmm....I know what's made in Denmark(or is it Sweden?).
Other than hot blondes anyway.
