We want all the feedback you guys can give! We will be working on several bracing parts and performance parts in general.Nice going!
Since you're already fabricating the rear seat delete panel, why don't you also make rear chassis bracing like the one in the Mini GP?
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Also, a lightweight battery kit will also be a nice addition that removes a good chunk of weight from the front which is more beneficial. If you decide to make one, please use the deka battery for cost savings. Deka is same thing as Braille; Deka actually manufactures the batteries for Braille which simply puts its brands logo on the products. Deka ETX20L Power Sports AGM Battery
Sorry for making too many requests. Just giving you some ideas on your next product development..
Good luck with your build!
The rear seat delete is a cool idea. However, I think the rear strut brace isn't worth the time. It looks cool in the Mini but I'd suggest it does pretty much nothing to the car. Modern cars are very stiff as it is. A few track friends of mine setup their Go-Pro's in the trunk of their car and ran a taught piece of string between the strut towers and then drove around the track. The string didn't sag a bit which would suggest a strut bar does nothing. Just my 2 cents.Nice going!
Since you're already fabricating the rear seat delete panel, why don't you also make rear chassis bracing like the one in the Mini GP?
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Also, a lightweight battery kit will also be a nice addition that removes a good chunk of weight from the front which is more beneficial. If you decide to make one, please use the deka battery for cost savings. Deka is same thing as Braille; Deka actually manufactures the batteries for Braille which simply puts its brands logo on the products. Deka ETX20L Power Sports AGM Battery
Sorry for making too many requests. Just giving you some ideas on your next product development..
Good luck with your build!
There's more to it than just peak boost. When you free up the exhaust side of a turbocharged engine, it tends to spool the turbo up much quicker (less lag) which improves response and mid range power. 250hp at the flywheel is nothing... if it can be done easily on a 2.0L engine platform, it certainly can be done on a 1.6L (albeit not as easily).How much hp increase are you expecting with the new downpipe. I mean, the stock turbo already pushes 21psi (correct me if I'm wrong) Is there any juice left in the turbo to push more? Even so, 250hp? is that even an achievable target taking into accout reliability and daily drivability ?
Exactly. Freeing up exhaust flow will allow more efficient boost. You can make better power at lower boost levels.There's more to it than just peak boost. When you free up the exhaust side of a turbocharged engine, it tends to spool the turbo up much quicker (less lag) which improves response and mid range power. 250hp at the flywheel is nothing... if it can be done easily on a 2.0L engine platform, it certainly can be done on a 1.6L (albeit not as easily).
That's but ONE reason I'd like to go with a 3" cat-back, even if I leave the stock cats in place.Exactly. Freeing up exhaust flow will allow more efficient boost. You can make better power at lower boost levels.
I have a feeling that not too many companies are going to make a 3". Magnaflow has a 2.25" and Miltek is a 2.5". Cobb's turboback for the Focus ST is 3" so maybe from them? 3" on a 1.6L engine will look like a stovepipe! hahaThat's but ONE reason I'd like to go with a 3" cat-back, even if I leave the stock cats in place.