Random VPT fab pics

[Extremedsm]

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2458/projectcar1016yn9.jpg


Get to work!!!

[TomKat]

Jarred in the purple 350z whats to know if you could make him some test pipes for his car. He said he'll trade you the cats for the pipes, or he will throw you some cash, which ever. Let me know.

Bad, bad idea if he plans on ever selling the car. :(

[VPT]

Jarred in the purple 350z whats to know if you could make him some test pipes for his car. He said he'll trade you the cats for the pipes, or he will throw you some cash, which ever. Let me know.

Bad, bad ideal if he plans on ever selling the car. :(



LOL

[VPT]

Jarred in the purple 350z whats to know if you could make him some test pipes for his car. He said he'll trade you the cats for the pipes, or he will throw you some cash, which ever. Let me know.



Sure can. I would need to see the cats first to see what I need and than we can make an appointment to get it done.

[austinj06]

Jarred in the purple 350z whats to know if you could make him some test pipes for his car. He said he'll trade you the cats for the pipes, or he will throw you some cash, which ever. Let me know.



Sure can. I would need to see the cats first to see what I need and than we can make an appointment to get it done. Awesome, Ill let him know. Oh and hes not selling the car....maybe after college he'll get something different, but he says no plans for a new car anytime soon.

[DirtyBird]

Jarred in the purple 350z whats to know if you could make him some test pipes for his car. He said he'll trade you the cats for the pipes, or he will throw you some cash, which ever. Let me know.

Bad, bad idea if he plans on ever selling the car. :(
whatya talking about, i sold my focus race specd' out, no cat, stg 2 cams, no egr, alls good- :?
keep the stock cats though, makes selling a car so much easier, especially cosidering how austin and jared are influenced to want a different car every week you see them.

[VPT]

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/2407/project1car001xk7.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/88/project1car005rb5.jpg

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/9987/project1car028bq4.jpg


All aluminum exhaust:

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/8079/project2car012rl3.jpg

[Dizmm, (Old Account)]

I see a really fast car!

[devlish]

^ Where???


haha

[TomKat]

I see a car with some snow tires. Will it be ready for the snow rallycross Sunday?

[devlish]

and zip ties and shit. ha

[VPT]

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/6397/fab001ha8.jpg

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/2172/fab002wv1.jpg

[TomKat]

Nice to see you are hard at work VPT. :?

[devlish]

they sell those at the store for like $5, or offer treated wood for like $4.

but why not an aluminum door sill.... it won't corrode when you drag in the salt.

wait, VPT won't drag in any salt, he doesn't leave the house enough

[VPT]

lol, They don't sell flat thresholds at the store, only ones with seals in them.

Plus you get what you pay for, I for one love the look of aluminum welds and I don't think there are any threshold companies that have nice visible welds on them.

When the store doesn't have what you need the only alternative is custom.


You should know this, they have cheap .25 cents a pack stickers at walmart along with 15.00 tint.

[austinj06]

When the store doesn't have what you need the only alternative is custom.


You should know this, they have cheap .25 cents a pack stickers at walmart along with 15.00 tint.

HA

[devlish]

good call.

[VPT]

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3843/94546946ll1.jpg

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/5681/tegpluming009zm9.jpg

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/4753/tegpluming011ee5.jpg

[Projekt_2nr]

whos car is that?? looks like my suspension.

[VPT]

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8805/paint015.jpg

[VPT]

new page?

[VPT]

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2783/orangeevointercooler004.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/2796/orangeevointercooler005.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7262/orangeevointercooler006.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9117/orangeevointercooler009.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2748/orangeevointercooler011.jpg

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/1875/orangeevointercooler012.jpg

[mrslysly]

Looks like some nice work! Isn't that tyler's car?

[VPT]

First tag!


http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6364/vpt005.jpg

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2374/vpt002.jpg

[Dizmm]

why the extra weight?

[devlish]

Friggin sweet tag man!!! i like it!
you'll have to price out a new IC set of pipes for my GLH maybe...

[VPT]

4 door cars don't care about weight.

[Stash]

I feel privileged to have received the first tag.

[VPT]

Should have had them numbered.

[austinj06]

Looks awesome.
Jarred wants you to tack one on the exhaust on treefiddy.

[VPT]

Happy guy:



http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/3885/preludeexhaust001.jpg

http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/3539/preludeexhaust002.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/9025/preludeexhaust007.jpg

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/5685/preludeexhaust008.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3941/preludeexhaust012.jpg

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/8271/preludeexhaust013.jpg

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7801/preludeexhaust018.jpg

[Getsideways]

Very nice work

[TomKat]

I saw this car after he picked it up.

Exhaust looked and sounded good.

[k0ziw0zi]

Yeah, I love it. It's a really stellar job. The flex pipe just in front of the resonator is rotting a little bit, barely a noticeable leak, but this weekend Andy will be replacing that, too, because I'd rather not have it sitting and rotting even more than it already is, so it should sound just a little bit nicer yet.

[VPT]

It does sound nice! I was shooting for a little quieter in the lower rpms but its not far from what I was trying to get. Glad you like it, thats what matters to me!

[k0ziw0zi]

Yeah man, thanks again! Oh and I'm still game for the other work for the honda, just not for a few months now, I just don't have the time to come up there with the thick of the semester right now! DAMMIT! lol

[VPT]

No problem, just let me know when you have time.

[VPT]

Quick change tool post is coming along nice.


http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9049/qctp016.jpg

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2887/qctp017.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7315/qctp018.jpg

[3ftcivic]

Any pictures of the Focus Exhuast? How did it turn out?

[VPT]

Not done yet. That car is a bitch! He told me 2 bends in the exhaust over the phone. I counted 15 bends.

[3ftcivic]

Not done yet. That car is a bitch! He told me 2 bends in the exhaust over the phone. I counted 15 bends.

LOL. Thats some funny shit. He would say that. So did you have to order more piping? If you have a chance to snap some pictures when its all done I would like to see it.

[VPT]

No I have enough piping. I will take some pics.

[EVILUTION]

When are you gonna make me a set of these to cool my brakes?
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q18/jid2/102_0799.jpg

[Dizmm]

^ you want to buy mine? I think they are worthless.

[EVILUTION]

^ Sure. How much do you want?

[Dizmm]

^ not sure, I've got a few people asking me about them. What if I took mine off for VPT to replicate. The kits sell for over $300. They look easy to make.

[VPT]

Sure I can do that, than everyone can get some.

[EVILUTION]

Well if you want to sell them I have cash in hand. The ones that you have are different than the one I posted. The pic above pretty much anyone should be able to replicate. The ones you have are a bit more complicated. I would be happy with a $20 set like I posted above. The ones below are from the kit.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k61/smikeevo/DuctTestFit.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k61/smikeevo/DuctSide.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k61/smikeevo/DuctSeam.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k61/smikeevo/DuctInside.jpg

[Dizmm]

I like the idea of brake coolers but I hate them. The ducting likes to rip, get cought on stuff. I'm still unsure if they are worth it, i dont think they really do a whole lot.

If you want, Furo owes me some favors, i can have him duplicate them if VPT doesnt have time.

[Extremedsm]

If you want, Furo owes me some favors, i can have him duplicate them if VPT doesnt have time.

He may owe you a favor but in the end, you will owe him your whole bank account for $20 of work.

[Draven8795]

I like the idea of brake coolers but I hate them. The ducting likes to rip, get cought on stuff. I'm still unsure if they are worth it, i dont think they really do a whole lot.

If you want, Furo owes me some favors, i can have him duplicate them if VPT doesnt have time.


Why not buy a set of those stickers you can put on your calipers to show brake temp. Run it without and then with and check the temps?

[EVILUTION]

^ That is a really good idea. Dizmm sell me the kit so I can test this out!

[VPT]

Sticker fall off = to hot

Sticker stays on = not pushing car hard enough?


Get those brake cooler thingies off and over here.

[Dizmm]

I'll take it off the car tomorrow and drop it off, you can keep it for a week or 2 while I'm gone. Let evil know a price to replicate.

[devlish]

i'll have to check my calipers... see if the backing plates are the same... Dizmm, do you remember?

[VPT]

Sounds good.

[Dizmm]

i'll have to check my calipers... see if the backing plates are the same... Dizmm, do you remember?

no, they wont fit the STi.

[devlish]

Dammit now VPT has more work to do! ha.

just kidding, i don't need brake cooling ducts.

[EVILUTION]

VPT did you get the stuff?

[VPT]

I got the stuff, looks to small to me, what is normal sizing for drake ducts? What size is the tubing in most evo brake kits?

[EVILUTION]

Most people complain about the 2" kits. I'm not sure a 3" could cleanly fit. I just need a little more than NOTHING so the 2" kit would be fine for me.

[Dizmm]

brake coolers suck, even the small 2inch shit will just get in the way, tear, and snag on everything. be sure to bring Duck tape with you everywhere so you can fix them every few hundred miles.

[EVILUTION]

I somewhat agree with that. In fact they aren't really needed. Most people can just take an extra cool down lap which is probably good for the oil temp as well. But if I could find a cheap enough kit I would like to experiment with them.

VPT....
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gawom6pyalc/SlftPBVQ_8I/AAAAAAAAAB8/kp-Zu3STR20/s640/IMG_0721.JPG

[Dizmm]

^ I bet those won’t last too long. I can hardly fit the single 2in ducts through and around my dust guards. Another thing those brake coolers really hate is a wide wheel. and I don’t think brake coolers are necessary until you start to run a very sticky and/or wide wheel. Its a crap shoot. I bet those little plastic fin things would do more.

I plan on doing maybe the one lapping day this year at BHF, is it really worth all that money/time/hassle just to not have to push it 100% for 10+ laps.

if you really want some brake coolers evil, you can have mine in exchange for some BBS wheels or something...

[VPT]

All the problems I hear sounds like installation error. Anything will give you problems if you install it with a don't give a crap attitude. If you take the time to route the tubes and fasten them well there should never be a problem.

[Dizmm]

All the problems I hear sounds like installation error. Anything will give you problems if you install it with a don't give a crap attitude. If you take the time to route the tubes and fasten them well there should never be a problem.

Space, there is not enough of it. the Driver's side is ok, but hadly any room on the other side with the oil cooler there. Even then, with wide wheels and when fully turned, they almost always rub.

[VPT]

There is always a way!

[EVILUTION]

VPT I need to know the expected progress of this project.

There is a new kit on EVOM for $200
http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-suspension-brakes-handling/477695-brake-cooling-kit.html

[VPT]

Should have some made up within a week. You'll have to pick up the hoses at menards or lowes.

[EVILUTION]

It's been a week. What is the status?

[Dizmm]

x2 on the updates.

Hopefully VPT can replicate these. I've decided to keep the Brake Coolers and make some revisions to enhance the cooling.

[VPT]

^ LOL

Should have a set done today. I need to order some more materials to make more if others want some?

[Dizmm]

whats a price on a set? I may have a few interested parties.

[EVILUTION]

They would sell like hotcakes on EVOM. VPT ... you can be rich bitch!

[VPT]

What am I supposed to do with these? Picking them up, throw them in your yard?

[Dizmm]

What am I supposed to do with these? Picking them up, throw them in your yard?

All you had to say is "Done." when can i pickup my original?

[VPT]

All you had to say is "Done." when can i pickup my original?


^ LOL

Should have a set done today. I need to order some more materials to make more if others want some?


They were done that day.

[VPT]

You can pick up yours any time or I can bring it down to alignment day.

[Dizmm]

will you be home today at 6:55pm?

[VPT]

I'll be gone, but I should be back by 6:56pm.

[EVILUTION]

Post a picture!

[Dizmm]

ok

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4434997539_874abde62d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4434996919_9c45424d83.jpg

[VPT]

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8526/brakecoolers037.jpg

[Dizmm]

Has evil picked them up yet? I'd really like to see some of the installed pics. Those look great.

[VPT]

Nope, but that might have something to do with me not telling him they are done yet?

[VPT]

Evil your brake coolers are done. :P

[EVILUTION]

Oh boy!

[Deadly_Evolution]

Interesting!

[EVILUTION]

We need to integrate a heat shield into the duct otherwise we'll melt our ABS harness.

[SgtRauksauff]

That's just frickin' spiffy. I might have to do something along those lines for my AE86!! And my escort wagon, and my 323, and my proteges...

[Getsideways]

Mine are wrapped in heat wrap looks a little like alum. foil

[Dizmm]

Mine are wrapped in heat wrap looks a little like alum. foil

yup same here.

[VPT]

Thats exactly what it is. Aluminum is best at controlling heat, thats why everything that is a heat shield or heat exchanger or has to do with heat is aluminum.

[Dizmm]

titanium?

[ragdoll]

Titanium conducts heat well but it doesn't dissipate as quickly as aluminum(or copper, but too soft/expensive for the application) does.

[EVILUTION]

GSW doesn't have ABS. Dizmm hasn't worked that car hard enough to tell if it will work or not. I am not going to rely on tape. A minimal shield would be perfect.

http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/images/P/AMS_Performance_Mitsubishi_Evolution_X_Brake_Cooli ng_Kit_650x488-01.jpg

[Getsideways]

GSW doesn't have ABS. Dizmm hasn't worked that car hard enough to tell if it will work or not. I am not going to rely on tape. A minimal shield would be perfect.



I still have the same speed sensors in the same location :) they just help the gas pedal rather then the brake pedal

[Dizmm]

all those speed sensors for the little ACD button.

[Dizmm]

VPT, did evil pick those up? if not I have several buyers on my kit.

[VPT]

No, they sold to someone else for very very cheap. Custom orders will require an advance cash deposit.

[Dizmm]

i got $120 for mine and they were sold in less then 2 hours. I bet you could easily get $200 sold as new. You'd have to make the other part as well.

http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/Dizmm/for_sale/IMG_9620.jpg

[DontStopMe]

i got $120 for mine and they were sold in less then 2 hours. I bet you could easily get $200 sold as new. You'd have to make the other part as well.

why is the other(metal) part needed?

[Dizmm]

for one its the heat shield for the ABS, plus it helps with the flow of air keeping the center of the rotor a low pressure zone.

[EVILUTION]

No, they sold to someone else for very very cheap. Custom orders will require an advance cash deposit.

When did this happen? Crap... I'll let the buyers know.

[3ftcivic]

Soooo....Andy any new projects going on in the shop?

[VPT]

Funny you should mention. I just finished this up yesterday.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6366/rollbarfocus060.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/125/rollbarfocus064.jpg

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1731/rollbarfocus063.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6351/rollbarfocus059.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/115/rollbarfocus065.jpg

[3ftcivic]

Oh Hells yes! Exactly what I wanted to see. Awesome work yet again VPT. I think that looks great.

How do you like how it turned out? Was it hard to do? I for some reason think a cage would be hard to make.

[VPT]

A cage is a pain in the ass to make. Not only trying to make precise bends, lengths, and cut angles but the fucking positions a man has to endure while welding is insane.


I think it came out good. It would still need a cross bar to be a legal roll bar but for what the owner wanted it should be perfect.

By the way could you pm me his number or tell him its done.

[GSR_jake]

very nice

[devlish]

VERY nice!!! i want one! ha

now does that all get painted?? or just stay bare metal? i'd think that would rust or something? how do you finish that?

[3ftcivic]

I talked to Nick(the owner) about it yesterday. He is all excited to paint it. If there is someone who can paint some good shit its him. His dad owns East Side Autobody in Waupaca so Nick grew up around Paint. The guy can do some awesome airbrush work, and has painted that focus like 3 different colors already. I am not sure how he is going to paint it or what color yet, but as soon as he does I will snag some pictures.

Here is his airbrush work...I want a helmet done(he will paint anything for people,from helmets to houses, shit I have seen him paint people).

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/touge4life/nick2.jpg

Fear and Loathing Basement theme
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/touge4life/nick3.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/touge4life/nick5.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee66/touge4life/nick6.jpg

[VPT]

It will be painted and it sounds like it is going to be awesome. Nick brought me a present that I will share with you guys later when I get a pic.

[thatguy]

im hoping to get a start on painting it this weekend

[VPT]

I am tempted to pull the valve cover from my crx to have something done. It got messed up by the hood in one little tiny spot and it bothers me so it would be an excuse to fix it and have something cool done.


http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9749/projectcar5009hb3.jpg

[thatguy]

think of something and ill throw it on there real cheap or for trade for some more fab work

[VPT]

Its going to take me awhile, I'm picky about my shit.