custom diffuser in the works

[mokinbird87]

Originally Posted by trd_kid

oh man this is exciting , I wonder how much something like this would cost

I will be able to tell you soon.

[mokinbird87]

any of you guys know if I can wire this thing so that it would be red when the fog light is turned on, and white when the car goes into reverse?
http://www.ikonautoparts.com/ikon-un...te-p-3130.html

[Brick]

Originally Posted by mokinbird87

any of you guys know if I can wire this thing so that it would be red when the fog light is turned on, and white when the car goes into reverse?
http://www.ikonautoparts.com/ikon-un...te-p-3130.html

That shouldn't be hard at all. Take a multimeter set it volts remove the plug for the reverse lights and find which one is for reverse. Rinse repeat for the driving lights/fogs. I'm not at home otherwise I'd look at the wiring diagram. @Acree might know the wires off the top of the head.
Are you gonna use those lights for reverse lights? I'm interested in this whole project!

[mokinbird87]

just went ahead and ordered this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190878390664

[mokinbird87]

and also this thing... this is probably better quality for a bit more money.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...-3w/1510/3412/

[mokinbird87]

hey guys, I dont think I can work on this anymore... I keep looking at it and realize that the clearance will be a huge issue with my design, and I dont think it`ll be that much better than the OEM bumper aerodynamically.

It was a good learning experience. thanks for all the support!

[bfsnail]

[Ammonia]

Originally Posted by mokinbird87

hey guys, I dont think I can work on this anymore... I keep looking at it and realize that the clearance will be a huge issue with my design, and I dont think it`ll be that much better than the OEM bumper aerodynamically.

It was a good learning experience. thanks for all the support!

bummer.

[alpine]

Interested!

[troek]

that looks good man!

[ort895]

We need to get a baby f type going
center exit please lol

[wootwoot]

Limp....

[Infinity3000]

Originally Posted by mokinbird87

I`m never going to get around it if I dont post it here so here it goes. quick napkin sketch of what I`m thinking of fabricating. I`m no aerodynamics wizard, but as Tada san says, best aerodynamics is nothing so this mesh style diffuser should allow more airflow instead of acting like a parachute. also, since the exhaust exits are just holes into the mesh, single exit exhaust will actually look good with this diffuser. let me know what you guys think.


thanks,
Andy


UPDATE
3/10/14

NOT the final version, but based on a LOT of measuring I have mocked up something in CAD to get a better visual.




UPDATE 3/14/14
more refined CAD and a quick photoshop of how it would look like:








UPDATE 3/27/14
I added two holes with a cap for more downforce. I have no idea if this will work, but F1 has it pretty well explained
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvkFKgBU-8Q"]Renault R30 Innovative Rear Diffuser Explained - YouTube[/ame]

how it looks without the cap

with the cap in place

the underside

overall appearance


update 3/29/14

scored a donor rear bumper. gonna start hacking away at it today


it fits in the car by the way



update 3/30/14
just chop that fool off



one take away: the diffuser design will have to cover up this ugly area.


update 4/1/14
what the final could look like now


some napkin sketches



update 4/2/14
more exploration...


update 4/3/14
the white bumper goes on the car. gonna start making the mock-up model with foam core to make all the measurements this weekend.






update 4/6/14
started mocking up the diffuser with foam core. will 3D scan this mock up and clean it up in CAD... just wanted to make sure that everything is fitting well.



2nd part of the diffuser...



I think I`m going to cover up the bumper beam and just leave the toe hook spots open. one more step of foam core mock up and then I will scan everything in 3D.

update 04/11/14
final rendering. this is how I`m going to integrate the reverse lights and the fog light.



check out my other thread on the functional side vent:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59345

Hi, any chance of fixing some of these photos? I'm looking for options for a custom diffuser to suit a single exit exhaust, and would love to see what others have come up with. thanks