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Old 02-13-2020, 01:47 PM   #225
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Finally installed my swizz cheezed ebrake. Was waiting on my new ebrake handle to show up

So drilled down the ebrake to save .5 lb of it, new handle added .25lb back on.

While I had everything apart was able to take over .25 off the brackets for the ebrake lines/ removed rear most bracket for center console not needed

Stock 3.1


swisscheesed with new heavier handle


Ebrake line brackets


One less bracket and material removal



Installed


Weight saved .5lbs total
New weight 2330.75 LBS

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Old 02-13-2020, 02:46 PM   #226
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Finally installed my swizz cheezed ebrake. Was waiting on my new ebrake handle to show up

So drilled down the ebrake to save .5 lb of it, new handle added .25lb back on.

While I had everything apart was able to take over .25 off the brackets for the ebrake lines/ removed rear most bracket for center console not needed

Weight saved .5lbs total

New weight 2330.75 LBS
Have you considered 3D printing any items to save weight? I think you could skeletonize your e-brake with this technique without sacrificing any functional integrity.

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Old 02-13-2020, 04:20 PM   #227
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Have you considered 3D printing any items to save weight? I think you could skeletonize your e-brake with this technique without sacrificing any functional integrity.

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I would love to one day have an aluminum or CF 3Dprinter.

Functional integrity wasn't sacrificed drilling multiple smaller holes vs. a few big holes. I can pull on the ebrake hard and it feels just as solid as before. Most of that steel is pretty thick
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Old 02-19-2020, 01:36 PM   #228
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Just added some weight today but hopefully the aero benefits will outweight the gain especially with all the highway driving I do.

Added on the Verus non-aggressive diffuser. With hardware used adds 8.5lbs on the rear

Say its looks great and is sturdy. Fit with my FactionFab ti exhaust. Only thing with mine was the back of the diffuser (toward the front of the car) had to be at full droop to go over the muffler cannisters.






You can see at full droop in the rear air will still be able to get up the inside of the diffuser. So the Verus suspension cover is mandatory in my case. I think ill be making my own very soon.


This aero project is not complete but will be working on ways to smooth the underbody to the diffuser.

New weight up to 2339
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Old 02-19-2020, 02:34 PM   #229
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Which handle is that?
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Which handle is that?
Its called SSCO anodized on ebay. I like it very much. Pulling on the handle just feels more positive, even with material removed on my ebrake. The center grippy area can also be removed, believe there are other colors available.

You do have to get your own drift button

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SSCO-ANODIZ...72.m2749.l2649
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Its called SSCO anodized on ebay. I like it very much. Pulling on the handle just feels more positive, even with material removed on my ebrake. The center grippy area can also be removed, believe there are other colors available.

You do have to get your own drift button

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SSCO-ANODIZ...72.m2749.l2649
Thanks for the link, I imagine it gets warm in the summer being aluminum. I had contacted someone about making a handle from Delrin, but that never panned out.
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Is your muffler in the way or the pipe going to the muffler?

My csg mxp catback muffler fit but the pipe to muffler was routed in a way it got in the way so i just cut off some of the diffuser metal in that area. Made no real negative difference but i could now mount diffuser up as high as possible. I think it offers most drag reduction downforce and ground clearance higher up it is.
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Do you have a link for the calipers? love the thread!
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Is your muffler in the way or the pipe going to the muffler?

My csg mxp catback muffler fit but the pipe to muffler was routed in a way it got in the way so i just cut off some of the diffuser metal in that area. Made no real negative difference but i could now mount diffuser up as high as possible. I think it offers most drag reduction downforce and ground clearance higher up it is.


The roundness of the canisters(mufflers is what would be touching the diffuser. I will be filling in the space from the diffuser up past the gas tank soon. So the diffuser hanging low wont matter as much, although I prefer if it were up higher as well. My concern with it hanging low is air getting trapped above the diffuser, so that space will get filled.
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Do you have a link for the calipers? love the thread!


Thanks for the compliment.


The calipers were on rock auto. Search for 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Turbocharged (WRX) rear calipers. You have option to get plain, or pay a little more for the Red powdercoated like I did. Part #'s is
CENTRIC 14247525 & CENTRIC 14247526. Looks like they are selling out fast.
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Can't wait for more updates on this thing!
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Car must feel great right now. Hows the acceleration?
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Car must feel great right now. Hows the acceleration?
Just removed my stock wheels and spacers and put my hypergrams back on. Light wheels definitely make a difference in that instant acceleration

Currently working on the undercar aero to mate up with the rear diffuser. Mainly making smooth panels for the whole underbody. And just got a genuine SARD wing to install. Family situations have slowed progress
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