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  1. phydeaux

    phydeaux New Member

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    Dunno. I'll leave that to Mark and the G4 crew to give a definitive yea/nay. Since you have a 2nd Gen, Ladayvalea, you are probably safe. The 1st Gen cars, where the mufflers are at the corners, are going to be the bigger issue, since most of them hang low enough to interfere with the diffuser design, I believe.
     
  2. phydeaux

    phydeaux New Member

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    And if I were to read ALL of the new messages, not just th eone comin immediately after my own... /facepalm
     
  3. UKCoopeR

    UKCoopeR Active Member

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    bit out of the blue, but i have an r50 with an offset rear exhaust, what are your thoughts on having the just the front splitter in terms of affecting the balance of the car?

    i will eventually being modifying my existing exhaust's exit point but that is fairly far down on the list, and with my paltry hp i don't much fancy a big wing adding drag as well as downforce so would prefer the diffuser over the wing for rear grip

    basically how heavily do they depend on each other to balance the car? also do you end up with enough downforce to require stiffer springs?
     
  4. Newbs49

    Newbs49 New Member

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    DAVE

    Let me know how it works. I'm not going to do a straight exhaust. I'm loud now. :eek6:
     
  5. putterfarm

    putterfarm New Member

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    I'm going to be honest with you, adding the splitter is going to make the rear end easier to let go, even more so then it is now. If you don't want a wing you could add a spoiler with our extender on it and the balance would even out. The right wing would be adjustable for the street and different tracks. You can adjust it for the street with very little drag and still achieve down force for stability. We are testing different versions right now. :cool:
    I'm not trying to talk you out of buying our splitter because it is adjustable and easily removed.
    No you will not need stiffer springs unless you end up going over 100 mph through the corners.
    Call me if you want to. :Thumbsup:

    Mark .E Voegele
    Group4Autosport.com
    814-563-1669
     
  6. putterfarm

    putterfarm New Member

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    :crazy: I'm going to try and answer everyone right here right now. If I miss someone holla at me:

    Ladyvalea do not worry about the exhaust connnfusssion, you are O.K. :D

    UKCoopeR & phudeaux you are correct , the stock and some aftermarket exhaust ON R53s do interfere with the diffuser and it's purpose :cornut:, they also suck a lot of HP with all the bends and small diameter pipe :eek6:

    ninimark I am going to use my '03 S to give you a straight answer. Hang in there with me for a day or two :idea:

    cct1 you will get all hardware including newly designed support plates :Thumbsup: I've been wanting to talk with you but can't find your number :eek:ut:

    Newbs49 we can build you a quiet straight exhaust, Leon has one for his as of now. There's Steve's, loud, there's mine, in the middle, and there is the quiet one Leon and Wayne have :D

    How am I doing......OH YEA---Dave:lol:, just kidding, saving the best for last. My e-mail is my account [email protected] :devil:


    Mark
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    814-563-1669
     
  7. Newbs49

    Newbs49 New Member

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    Don't want to say no, but there's no quiet in my car with Jan's toys and long tube racing header. You can even ask him. Plus I don't want to lose any of the 249 HP.

    Thanks for the offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :Thumbsup:
     
  8. cct1

    cct1 Well-Known Member
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    #83 cct1, Jun 24, 2010
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    Mark--email sent.

    One other thing--I'll throw it out here on the boards--are underpanels still on the drawing board?
     
  9. track-toy

    track-toy MINI of the Month

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    Yes. We want to get those right as well. Track testing is needed before we are ready.
     
  10. putterfarm

    putterfarm New Member

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    Yes-sir-rooney the belly pans are on the drawing as are 7 different wings and "DFG" designs, side skirts and some secret stuff :devil:

    Newbs49 youwill not lose any of your HP, you'll gain by getting rid of the bends. Talk with Jan at RMW about it. Just thinking out loud :D

    Mark
    Group4
     
  11. Ladyvalea

    Ladyvalea New Member

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    #86 Ladyvalea, Jun 24, 2010
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    Sign me up for the Diffuser and splitter!!! I'm goin to take on the Texas Speedway!!:D


    waiting on the under-belly panels..and side panels:crazy:
    So, is my:eek6: Awesome, Beautiful, JCW C/F black base/black mounts, useless and non-fUN-tional?:cryin:
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    Ladyvalea
     
  12. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    You Power whore..... Yeah I know, look whos talking.:aureola::crazy::ihih::incazzato:
     
  13. KittyMini

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    :rolleyes:
     
  14. Newbs49

    Newbs49 New Member

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    I've been told I'm just a whore :crazy: :eek:ut:
     
  15. goaljnky

    goaljnky New Member

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    Wait till you get good at it and you will earn the "cheap" title.
     
  16. Newbs49

    Newbs49 New Member

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  17. putterfarm

    putterfarm New Member

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    :devil: now now boys & girls.......... do I have to put you in "time-out" :cryin:

    Mark
    G4

    ps: Chili-PA, where's your thingie in my e-mail :confused5:
    This doesn't sound good either :blush2:
     
  18. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Mark, The thingy payment has been sent. :devil::crazy::ihih::incazzato:
     
  19. track-toy

    track-toy MINI of the Month

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    Now that we are close to production here is a nice pic of our splitter...

    [​IMG]
     
  20. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    This better?

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