Dustin's UltraMarine FR-S (Engine Blew - LS3 Time)

[BlueSky]

Amazing man, you have a lot of broken pictures though

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by BlueSky

Amazing man, you have a lot of broken pictures though

Thanks.

Yeah I know. I am not quite sure why. I spent a lot of time a couple weeks ago fixing a bunch of them and they stopped working again. I moved to using google photo last week, and I am going to try to re-link them all. I just need to find some time to do it. I am hoping to finish my Wideband install today, after that I plan on going through and re-linking everything.

[DustinS]

Pictures are fixed!!! or should be haha. Do let me know if they break again. I only updated those that were broken.

[DustinS]

Have the list for the DIY Oil Cooler. I still need to measure to make sure 15' is enough hose. So Price will fluctuate a bit dependent

[DustinS]

This was just a test run to see what it was like, so the car is really dirty. Next time she will be properly washed.

[DustinS]

I have been collecting a lot of cardboard boxes (mostly because it was easier putting them in the corner of my room than taking to the curb). Tonight is the night I put them to good use. I have a friend coming over (driver of that red miata) and we are going to mock up some DIY aero. I am hoping to get some canard templates made up, and my new rear diffuser. I am looking for something more aggressive, and something that fills the rear bumper more.

[DustinS]

messing with cardboard. Got the front splitter template cut out. I also cut it into foam and I am in the process of fiberglassing it over. It really isn't going too well. I think I will need to cut it in the plywood I bought, and use the fiberglass over that. I was hoping to use the foam so it will be light. We will see what happens. More pictures to come

The canards will likely be redesigned to have two elements with an end plate that connects to the splitter.

[NyC Zn6]

how is your sbd kit holding up? I want to get the v2 kit but would like to get feedback from members using this kit.

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

how is your sbd kit holding up? I want to get the v2 kit but would like to get feedback from members using this kit.

I am absolutely loving it. I've had no issues at all (except for the fact I bought the kit and not even a month later v2 came out, and I have to pay $500 to get the upgrade). The customer service is amazing, and the parts good quality. Quoting Ferris "It is choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."

[FTemplar]

Hey congrats, your car looks great ! Keep up the good work.

[djdnz]

Originally Posted by DustinS

Well I went to order a new wheel (Due to picture below), and I found they are out of stock for the time being. Waiting to get low on the rest till they make another order. So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I need to replace the wheel for safety reasons, but I also need to save money due to only having one source of income now. Hmm. I may end of just ordering another set of wheels anyway. Sell the other three to offset the cost.

Not to mention that I need to get an alignment, as my front two tires have great tread on the outside and very little to no tread on the inside. My camber in the front isn't going to help that. Which means I need lower control arms in the rear.

Did you hit something? I see curb rash on the inside of the wheel, which is kind of weird.

I was actually looking at the Avid-1 AV20 because of the bronze color.

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by djdnz

Did you hit something? I see curb rash on the inside of the wheel, which is kind of weird.

I was actually looking at the Avid-1 AV20 because of the bronze color.

Yeah. I hit a giant curb that was hiding under a puddle(small lake better describes it). Took a chunk out of the tow hook as well.

[DustinS]

Had a gnarly sky while installing a friends roll bar on his miata:





Got the splitter made up as well.



I really wanted 1/2 thick, but bought 1/4 by accident. So I just cut it in half and glued it together. Keeping pressure on it so it dries straight.



Mock-up



A few Layers of Urethane and some black paint later.



I really like how easy it is to take the front bumper off



Got it finally mounted at 11pm last night. I still need a few more modifications. Majority of which is getting the cables attached.



Car is filthy and splitter needs some paint touch up, but I love it.

[DustinS]