JmP6889928 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I certainly will. It's about 15 degrees here right now and car is outside and grille is inside and I'm rather liking keeping it inside right now...LOL. I have to build slot cars for a race tomorrow but I hopefully will be able to install the grille on Sunday. I'm also going to do the mesh in the bottom as well and may try to do that at the same time, so look for photos on Sunday evening or Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 did you primer, paint then clear coat? If not it will peel. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I primed, painted, clear coated, and painted another light coat over the clear. I didn't want it shiny and the clear makes for a bit smoother finish underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 as long as you used plastic paint and let it dry appropriately you should be fine. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 OK...I went out and put it in because I was also curious to see how it turned out. I think it looks pretty good but again, I don't necessarily do things for aesthetic purposes but for functionality. I have to coolers coming that will be lined up behind the open spots in the grille so I needed the extra air flow. I apologize for the car being pretty dirty. It's the way it came back from the last track day and I haven't had time to clean it up much because of so much travel for work. The emblem in the center doesn't look so orange in person but unfortunately the photos make it look that way. You'll most likely notice the splitter underneath the front valance. I built that out of 1/4" lexan and it's tied across the bottom of the valance in 8 places with 1.5" one inch diameter aluminum spacers. It's also tied in to the subframe behind the rack and pinion. I can change the angle of the splitter using custom washers I made that have graduated angles, depending on how hot the day is and how much nose pressure I need in order for it to turn the way I want. I have it sealed up at the spacers with more aluminum and force the air through the opening at the bottom of the valance. It works extremely well and I increased my lap times by almost 2 seconds by being able to turn in harder and brake later. I would expect some to call it rice but again, the car rarely gets driven on the street, so everything is for a specific purpose. Let me know what you think. I'm going to put in the lower mesh most likely on Sunday or Monday and once that's finished, I'll leave the grill out until I receive the two coolers that I have to mount-1 for oil, 1 for transmission. The car is sitting on the stock wheels right now but I have several sets of wheels and tires for it and am in the process of purchasing a set of Rota DP1 18"x8" right now for another different tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 wat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 OK...I went out and put it in because I was also curious to see how it turned out. I think it looks pretty good but again, I don't necessarily do things for aesthetic purposes but for functionality. I have to coolers coming that will be lined up behind the open spots in the grille so I needed the extra air flow. I apologize for the car being pretty dirty. It's the way it came back from the last track day and I haven't had time to clean it up much because of so much travel for work. The emblem in the center doesn't look so orange in person but unfortunately the photos make it look that way. You'll most likely notice the splitter underneath the front valance. I built that out of 1/4" lexan and it's tied across the bottom of the valance in 8 places with 1.5" one inch diameter aluminum spacers. It's also tied in to the subframe behind the rack and pinion. I can change the angle of the splitter using custom washers I made that have graduated angles, depending on how hot the day is and how much nose pressure I need in order for it to turn the way I want. I have it sealed up at the spacers with more aluminum and force the air through the opening at the bottom of the valance. It works extremely well and I increased my lap times by almost 2 seconds by being able to turn in harder and brake later. I would expect some to call it rice but again, the car rarely gets driven on the street, so everything is for a specific purpose. Let me know what you think. I'm going to put in the lower mesh most likely on Sunday or Monday and once that's finished, I'll leave the grill out until I receive the two coolers that I have to mount-1 for oil, 1 for transmission. The car is sitting on the stock wheels right now but I have several sets of wheels and tires for it and am in the process of purchasing a set of Rota DP1 18"x8" right now for another different tire. Nice snow plow. Where do you mount the salt spreader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I increased my lap times by almost 2 seconds I'm sure you did. You should paint glittery pink fish graphics on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It works extremely well and I increased my lap times by almost 2 seconds by being able to turn in harder and brake later. Well increased lap times is the price you pay for plowing snow. I'm sure the other drivers appreciate your dedication to clearing snow and ice so they can decrease their lap times. Hopefully they buy you drinks at the end of track days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 suspension mods? ...& wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 OK...I went out and put it in because I was also curious to see how it turned out. I think it looks pretty good but again, I don't necessarily do things for aesthetic purposes but for functionality. I have to coolers coming that will be lined up behind the open spots in the grille so I needed the extra air flow. I apologize for the car being pretty dirty. It's the way it came back from the last track day and I haven't had time to clean it up much because of so much travel for work. The emblem in the center doesn't look so orange in person but unfortunately the photos make it look that way. You'll most likely notice the splitter underneath the front valance. I built that out of 1/4" lexan and it's tied across the bottom of the valance in 8 places with 1.5" one inch diameter aluminum spacers. It's also tied in to the subframe behind the rack and pinion. I can change the angle of the splitter using custom washers I made that have graduated angles, depending on how hot the day is and how much nose pressure I need in order for it to turn the way I want. I have it sealed up at the spacers with more aluminum and force the air through the opening at the bottom of the valance. It works extremely well and I increased my lap times by almost 2 seconds by being able to turn in harder and brake later. I would expect some to call it rice but again, the car rarely gets driven on the street, so everything is for a specific purpose. Let me know what you think. I'm going to put in the lower mesh most likely on Sunday or Monday and once that's finished, I'll leave the grill out until I receive the two coolers that I have to mount-1 for oil, 1 for transmission. The car is sitting on the stock wheels right now but I have several sets of wheels and tires for it and am in the process of purchasing a set of Rota DP1 18"x8" right now for another different tire. that shit looks stupid. http://stewover.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/mr-plow-tshirt.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Small minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Welcome back, Mr. Plow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Not a snow plow.. I see a snowboard legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 i think the stripes were a nice touch... said no one ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I find all of your comments to be quite hilarious. Stupid, ill informed, and childish, but hilarious nonetheless. So, here's what I'm going to do. I'll put up a new thread tomorrow that will have a specific title. Look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 What do you mean you "tied" it to the car? Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 And I guess "let me know what you think" no longer means "let me know what you think." I guess now it means "agree with me or I'll call you childish." I think it looks ridiculous and the only benefit you get is from thinking you can brake later and turn in harder. I doubt your lap times were 100% optimal before. Now you're probably driving with more balls due to that ridiculous thing hanging from your bumper and seeing better times, which you incorrectly attribute to your DIY monstrosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 He said his lap times increased, not decreased. So they have gotten worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Ah, I see now. Silly me. I thought he got excited because this helped him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 reminds me of the time I tried making my own peanut butter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarnesDLGT Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 repost? i need those pictures hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 I deleted those pictures out of my photobucket years ago. Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarnesDLGT Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I didn't find a spot to drill for the zip ties.... Any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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