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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 08:25 AM
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Significantly better, I would say. How does it affect the sound?
Seems to have a bit more burble in sport mode.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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Who did you use for this? It looks pretty good
There is a guy on LXM selling them. He can make any design you want. I can post the link. Maybe if enough people want them they can package deal them and save a few bucks on shipping.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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Tarret sway bar adjusted

Kind of a mod, finally found some time to play with the tarret , tightened it up some. Should have monkeyed with it sooner talk about a go Kart http://www.waymotorworks.com/tarett-...-sway-bar.html
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JPMM
Kind of a mod, finally found some time to play with the tarret , tightened it up some. Should have monkeyed with it sooner talk about a go Kart http://www.waymotorworks.com/tarett-...-sway-bar.html


Btw moving the link end towards the tube makes the car stiffer
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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Btw moving the link end towards the tube makes the car stiffer
So, how much tail-happy oversteer do you have now?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gil-galad
So, how much tail-happy oversteer do you have now?

don't have any of that but it grips out of turns better, with an added amount of twitchiness, you gotta hold on tight!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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Look what the truck dropped off at the house yesterday...some GP2 underbody panels.



Now I just need to get them installed someday...

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Old Apr 18, 2015 | 11:09 PM
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Very nice but looks like it could be fun to install!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TasmanianBlu
Very nice but looks like it could be fun to install!
Done. ...but I have to admit it would have been a lot easier with the MINI on a lift, rather than laying on my back with the car on jack stands.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 02:54 PM
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Congratulations!
Will have to get down & have a look to appreciate the fruits of your labor next time we meet.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 02:44 PM
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What, no pics while you were under there?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 02:52 PM
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Been a little busy again myself. NM lowering springs, H Sport control arms to fix the lowering geometry, and a Way 22 mm rear sway.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 10:42 PM
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Very nice!!!

Those shiny BLUE parts would sure spiff up Taz......
 
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Old May 3, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sdbryant
Been a little busy again myself. NM lowering springs, H Sport control arms to fix the lowering geometry, and a Way 22 mm rear sway.
Very nice. I believe you'll be happy with all three.

You set a pretty tough standard when it comes to mod quality and frequency. I'm afraid I'll be crying "uncle" before too long...
 
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Old May 3, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sdbryant
What, no pics while you were under there?
Not much room under there for good pics. It was pretty tight doing this on jack stands.

My install looks almost identical to the one on this other IL Roadster:

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The only real difference is that I used four additional stainless steel fasteners to connect the rear edge of the side panels to the front edge slot on the rear diffuser (rather than use no fasteners, as shown here). Just seemed like the right thing to do.

If previous reports are true, I should start seeing an incremental increase in gas mileage and a slightly quieter cabin with the top up.
 
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Old May 4, 2015 | 10:26 AM
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As small as it seems I am very happy with my new addition to the top of my shifter. Whalen shift ****.
 
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Old May 4, 2015 | 10:38 AM
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As small as it seems I am very happy with my new addition to the top of my shifter. Whalen shift ****.
These are awesome. I've always wondered how the additional weight of the Whalen **** changes the feel of the shifter throw. Like butter, I imagine.
 
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Old May 4, 2015 | 03:37 PM
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Its smaller and a lot heavier, Ive only driven it a couple times but so far I like it. Im sure with the top down on a sunny day it will leave a brand on my palm. What a cool brand tho.
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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Here is a pile of stuff that has taken me 4 weeks to fully complete. I've yet to get an alignment done, but overall its pretty much done.





I've yet to get good pics with everything installed. That'll come soon. As soon as the weather cooperates.
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Whoa. Lots of mystery boxes. Must be some suspension mods in there if an alignment is warranted.
 
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Old May 6, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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Oh yes. The center of gravity was decreased Some P.I.A. bushings were also changed. But very happy I got it done . And I finally got my AeroII kit installed! Its like a totally different car! Very happy with everything, and I'm sure I'll be even more happy when the alignment is done, I can tell with all the messing around I did, its a bit out.
 
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Old May 9, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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One more today...a set of the van den Dobbelsteen roll bar windscreens.



They just snap into place...and the fit is perfect.

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Old May 11, 2015 | 06:59 AM
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Is it the clear plastic? And does this reduce turbulence?
 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
Is it the clear plastic? And does this reduce turbulence?
Laser cut plexiglass with a rubber seam at the bottom. Greatly reduces the reverse draft on the back of the neck and outer shoulder during open road top-down motoring.
 
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Old May 11, 2015 | 08:10 AM
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Nifty!
 
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