Flatout Motorsports S2000 build thread...ITR

[JoshS]

Given how much ballast you're going to have to add, why remove all of that weight that was down as low as it could go?

[dj10]

Not just low Josh but maybe it's needed else where to balance the car better. I'd bet there was 50# of undercoating on that car and it's small.

[lateapex911]

Interesting interpretation.

Gussets and extra tubes within the cage are free....

[spnkzss]

Gussets and extra tubes within the cage are free....

Interpretation may not have been the right word. Did mean to come across "gray". Just interesting, meaning, wish I thought of it

[ulfelder]

Question #1 what did you use to get it off?
#2 want to do mine?

1. Wire wheel, heat, elbow grease.
2. There's a guy here with a sore elbow, give him a few days ...

Steve

[ulfelder]

Given how much ballast you're going to have to add, why remove all of that weight that was down as low as it could go?

1. Pickiness - the paint will go on easier and look better with a smooth tub.
2. Flexibility in case of a future class and/or weight change.

Steve

[dj10]

Steve, I heard dry ice is also good. Hold it on there and they undercoating just pops off. Just don't stick your tongue on the dry ice. ;~)

[joeg]

Unfortunately, dry ice is not what it is cracked up to be. Liquid Nitrogen is the nuts in cold removal technique.

I use chemicals and a Dynazip for schutz removal.

[ulfelder]

Now it can be told: the car is actually a top-secret development mule for ITF(lintstones). I'm in position, making VTEC noises. Now all I need are 4 guys with thick-soled shoes to be my axles (and brakes!).

Steve

[dj10]

I think your in the wrong spot. :~)

[JLawton]

You need AJ making race car sounds of one lap of Mid Ohio.......... Who's got that video? It's a classic!!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Parts are rolling in. Wait until you see the intake in impound. It's gonna blow your mind.

[Tristan Smith]

Nice header! Custom, or off the shelf?

[dj10]

Parts are rolling in. Wait until you see the intake in impound. It's gonna blow your mind.

Whats the big deal, doesn't it have to be the stock intake?

[Andy Bettencourt]

Whats the big deal, doesn't it have to be the stock intake?

AIR intake.

[Andy Bettencourt]

Nice header! Custom, or off the shelf?

It's off the shelf. As you can imagine, tons of choices for these cars. We picked the best header according to dyno sheets and reviews...the same with the intake.

[benspeed]

I've been scraping glue out of the interior of my car. I figure I had to remove the rug and make it look like a real race car. Hell, been snowed in so why not?

Kerosene works great - just use a charcoal filtering mask and major ventilation. I'll have to buy more weight to add to the car :-(

So Steve - Andy send you my dyno sheets?!?!

[Andy Bettencourt]

Here is the stock header. Any wonder that these things are maxed out? LOL

[Tristan Smith]

so what kind of gains does this new header get you?

[Andy Bettencourt]

so what kind of gains does this new header get you?

No idea. Car is not near the dyno for tuning yet.