Here's how the Pros Do an Underbody Fairing - Page 2

rh77 · 05-03-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

So it's basically a re-bodied Fiero?

:-)

It's considered a "SuperCar" of sorts -- base GTO offers the 2.5L Ford V-6 (Duratec) with twin turbos, and the GTO3R with the 3.0L propels the roadster into sub 4-second range for 0-60, top speed of 170 mph, and a lateral accel of 1.2+. The weight is a key factor -- around 2400 lb.

From the Wikipedia Article on the Manufacturer.

It looks like fun -- but the best bang-for-the-buck has to go to the Corvette Z06.

RH77

rh77 · 05-03-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zpiloto

Go with the sponge.

for the IAT

That's right -- I almost forgot! First, I need to seal-off the self-made airbox hole and re-route the the air from the original inlet and stick the sponge in there. If the evaporative cooling works, I may consider a reservoir and a maybe a turkey-baster mechanism to wet it down without popping the hood

Thanks Z...

RH77

Bill in Houston · 05-03-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rh77

It's considered a "SuperCar" of sorts

Looks pretty cool...

Hey what is the sponge thing all about? Tricking your IAT sensor? or what?

Hockey4mnhs · 05-03-2007, 03:06 PM

i agree with the z06 for the bang for the buck

zpiloto · 05-03-2007, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill in Houston

Hey what is the sponge thing all about? Tricking your IAT sensor? or what?

Not to get this thread to off topic go here.

DrivenByNothing · 05-05-2007, 04:01 PM

The Lotus Elise has a pretty neat pan from the factory. These shots were made possible due to dumb mechanics not reading the manual to find the correct places from which to lift the vehicle.

More pics can be found here.

Also, a forum thread containing more detailed info on the mishap can be found here.

GasSavers_BluEyes · 05-11-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by trebuchet03

Then drill out 104 rivets.

That's because it looks like it is a shear panel. Shear panels are structutral members that function similar to triangulation with another tube but less weight.