mikeyb10supra Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nice work on the wastegate exit plumbing.....very tidy:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Does the diffuser fit over the new exhaust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Does the diffuser fit over the new exhaust? It does yes but I've removed it, cant see it doing anything performance wise personally and I never really loved the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nice work Paul ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Where did you get the exhaust done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 It does yes but I've removed it, cant see it doing anything performance wise personally and I never really loved the look of it. It doesn't do anything, apart from looking mean as hell , suits hard lines of the Ridox kit to a tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Where did you get the exhaust done? I can arranged it for you if needed mate, are you after one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Have you managed to do your suspension yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Have you managed to do your suspension yet ? Yes mate, finished it Friday afternoon. Let me know what you want to do about your bits here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 - May can i give you a bell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 - May can i give you a bell? March or April would be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 March or April would be better? Note to self, must re-read before posting. Will call you tomorrow to sort payment and postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Got my Nitron dampers fitted on Friday. I forgot take pics of the dampers on the car, I'll do that next time I have the wheels off. When I had the dampers made I wanted to have the canisters mounted under the bonnet and in the boot area, I know from our RX7 and Steve/Ben's cars that having the canisters under the car makes it a right pain to adjust everything. Front was easy enough to do as the canisters can be fed through but the rears required cutting a hole in the boot floor. I had the Nitrons made with a suitable rubber grommet attached to the hose to seal the hole up again once fitted, you can see that in the pics next to the canisters. I'm very happy with the final result, lets hope they work well now! Passenger side front mounted canister, nice and easy to adjust if needed Drivers side front mounted, also removed abs/traction control relay box which frees up some room, and I've relocated the boost controller solenoid(not pictured) Boot mounted canisters. Still got to remount battery and windscreen washer tank to the back seat area, its on the big list of things to do! Top adjuster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Next job which I haven't been looking forward to is making the dash for the Racepak IQ3. I'll be keeping the stock dash pieces in place for the moment covered in sheet carbon, takes bloody ages to cut it all out and make it look nice! I've done these 2 bits so far, next is the centre part where the Racepak will attach to, I'll hopefully get that finished today with any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 My new catch tank/power steering tank arrived yesterday, looks the business this does, its going to mount where the abs unit used to be, 2 units built into 1. I'll post some pics up when its fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 New 4" 3 box quiet exhaust, cant believe how quiet it is now, no more noise worries at any race track now, it sounds like a milk float. Seriously I reckon its about 93db on idle, haven't tried it down the road yet. Quite a size that rear box though isn't it! Also the wastegate is recirced back into the exhaust and I have the option of having it open to, sweet. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/newexhaust.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/newexhaust2.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/newexhaust3.jpg http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/newexhaust4.jpg Hmm..indeed, that is one massive backbox You will remember putting an Apexi N1 EVO on my car a few years back, always thought that was a quiet exhaust until I went single and the car was apparently 108db static (5Krpm). Looking to quieten it down so that it is track friendly. What would you recommend I do? Change the exhaust or simply do what you say here as with a screamer pipe I have no chance of passing the noise tests anyway: I've got a removable recirc in place so whatever takes my fancy, I'll probably leave it recirc I think. I find it easier to concentrate if its quieter for some reason. PM me if that works better. Thanks imi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hmm..indeed, that is one massive backbox You will remember putting an Apexi N1 EVO on my car a few years back, always thought that was a quiet exhaust until I went single and the car was apparently 108db static (5Krpm). Looking to quieten it down so that it is track friendly. What would you recommend I do? Change the exhaust or simply do what you say here as with a screamer pipe I have no chance of passing the noise tests anyway: PM me if that works better. Thanks imi Depends how quiet you want it? Easiest way is to just bolt a Tanabe Medalion on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My new catch tank/power steering tank arrived yesterday, looks the business this does, its going to mount where the abs unit used to be, 2 units built into 1. I'll post some pics up when its fitted. http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/images/stories/mysuprapics/catchtank.jpg Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Depends how quiet you want it? Easiest way is to just bolt a Tanabe Medalion on there. Just want it to be track legal without being too quiet. How about if we were to recirc the screamer pipe into the existing exhaust? would that sort it out in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Just want it to be track legal without being too quiet. How about if we were to recirc the screamer pipe into the existing exhaust? would that sort it out in your opinion? if you're hitting 108dB static, you won't affect that number by recirculating the screamer pipe, as you're not generating boost (or more specifically, not bleeding any excess boost through the screamer pipe) during a static test. IMHO you'll need a quieter exhaust AND a recirc modification. Currently when you do bleed boost your screamer pipe (i.e. when WOT and under load) it will be even louder than your static reading. Edited March 31, 2009 by SteveR extra words added for clarity (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Just want it to be track legal without being too quiet. How about if we were to recirc the screamer pipe into the existing exhaust? would that sort it out in your opinion? Nope, as Ian says it'll make extra noisy. You'll need an exhaust for sure, the twin box version of exhaust systems I sell are being finished off right now, I wont know how loud they are until they've been fitted to a car though. Other than that Tanabe will definately do the job. If you want your wastegate recirced I can arrange that for you, the company I use aren't local though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 OK, bit of an update, been working flat out trying to get my dash finished off, finally got the carbon all cut out and the Racepak, AFR gauge, boost controoler, Racelogic all wired up and fitted into the car. I'm pretty happy with the way its turned out for my first attempt at a carbon dash. Also finished off remounting the boost controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Nice work paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 You need some new shoes. Nice dash, I like that for a first attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 You need some new shoes. Nice dash, I like that for a first attempt. I'll get a new pair tomorrow! Yep, it looks better in the flesh to be honest and its not really meant to be a show and shine winner, more hardcore race car look and finish to go with the rest of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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