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Code-Aye
01-23-2013, 06:39 PM
Just a quick pic
thinking about getting it painted soon any suggestions?
so far im thinking of metallic charcoal , or white, or some sort of brown
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee508/codyandrewlowe/089_zps027aacc5.jpg
KyleG
01-23-2013, 06:45 PM
I myself would do a glossy white. Car looks good as is really!
Got Milk?
01-23-2013, 08:22 PM
I think I saw you today, you were in the left lane on duluth hwy trying to make a left onto riverside. I was in the black 5 series at the light.
Code-Aye
01-23-2013, 08:32 PM
^^ nope not me lol
C230K
01-23-2013, 08:47 PM
Does your motor over heat a lot?
Sinfix_15
01-23-2013, 11:07 PM
Hood tilt looks gay as Elton John blowing off a unicorn while sitting in the 3rd row of a Justin Timberlake concert. Would look alright if not for that.
On_Her_Face
01-23-2013, 11:19 PM
I wouldn't go as far as Sin, but I would get rid of the hood risers. Not my car thought. Do you actually use the roof rack? Other than those two (maybe one) aspects I like it.
Edit: Just saw the mud flaps... not a fan.
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 06:40 AM
hood is only propped to let heat out, tries to heat up on warm days but since i propped the hood no issues.
On_Her_Face
01-24-2013, 10:46 AM
hood is only propped to let heat out, tries to heat up on warm days but since i propped the hood no issues.
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/general-tech/334987-why-hood-risers-ricers-actually-hurt-performance-your-car.html
Just some fun facts here for you. :goodjob:
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 11:23 AM
When I'm sitting in traffic it would heat up when it's propped it doesn't heat up explain that
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 11:31 AM
Don't think I'm some big fan of the prop cause I'm not , but when I'm in traffic my gauge doesn't lie
Elbow
01-24-2013, 11:33 AM
When I'm sitting in traffic it would heat up when it's propped it doesn't heat up explain that
Sounds like you have an underlying issue that is temporarily fixed because of the prop.
Try larger cooling fans?
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 11:43 AM
Before summer hits I'm goin to add a pusher fan also.i already have a 10in puller but I'm very limited on space
On_Her_Face
01-24-2013, 12:07 PM
When I'm sitting in traffic it would heat up when it's propped it doesn't heat up explain that
That's because air isn't being pushed into the heat exchanger. I was just pointing you to some friendly advice.
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 12:11 PM
Thanks for the advice I need to try and add a pusher fan just being lazy
Sinfix_15
01-24-2013, 12:48 PM
When I'm sitting in traffic it would heat up when it's propped it doesn't heat up explain that
http://www.uneedapart.com/images/used-radiators.jpg
http://images.gasgoo.com/MiMgIzgxMjM4MDEwMA--/auto-part-radiator-fan.jpg
http://www.compareautomechanics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/1999_2000_Honda_Civic_Water_Pump.jpg
http://www.jayracing.com/images/MMTS-CIV-92.jpg
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 01:26 PM
Good one^ got all of those
Doppelgänger
01-24-2013, 03:52 PM
When will people understand that the air dicking around in the engine bay has no bearing on the temperature of the coolant? Engines are not cooled by the air circulating around them :facepalm: . Considering the FMIC, I'd say that the issue is the fan trying to pull air across multiple heat exchangers. Ditch the bar-and-plate intercooler for a tube-and-fin design that flows much more air. Also, analyze how well the air can get to the radiator, you may need to add some ducting to help direct airflow. It's also a very good idea to make sure your fans are sealed to the radiator.
Need to look like this- note how the edges of the shroud have no gap to the radiator.
http://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/parts-classifieds/381890d1354157823-afco-scirocco-radiator-w-fan-shroud-2012-11-28-17.24.04.jpg
Something like this is about the worst thing you can do-
http://www.haskellracing.com/radiator_fan_view_2.jpg
and this is just as bad-
http://www.alumitechreproductions.com/uploaded/images/Radiators/A-68-72-A%20Big%20Block%20Spal%20twin11%20fan%20kit.JPG
http://dsm.fidke.com/vfaq-image/spal-slim-fan/test-fit-on-radiator.aspx
If your radiator/fan setup looks anything like the second two pictures..your fans are moving some air through the radiator and recirculating some hot air by venturi effect.
Code-Aye
01-24-2013, 04:45 PM
I am in the process of finding a air duck to hit the front of the rad and there is no possible way to have a sealed shroud(without completely changing my manifold)which of course is best be cause it cools the entire core. As I said before there is very little room. But thanks for the input
Bacon
01-24-2013, 06:07 PM
Do what you do homie. If it works for you it works. Simple as that.
I would keep the car white personally.
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Rhys.
01-25-2013, 06:50 PM
White
Scotsman
01-25-2013, 08:20 PM
love it , i just moved back over your way , need to get together and get some pics of the two white sedans
Code-Aye
01-25-2013, 08:28 PM
^ thanks and we should for sure
silverDA
01-27-2013, 09:41 AM
I would go black pearl.
Code-Aye
01-28-2013, 08:43 PM
Yeah idk what I'm going to do I want to be unique most ef sedans are white
cactusEG
01-31-2013, 12:58 PM
Hood tilt looks gay as Elton John blowing off a unicorn while sitting in the 3rd row of a Justin Timberlake concert. Would look alright if not for that.
Damn you try too hard. Cheesy as fuck and not funny. All your post !
Doppelgänger
01-31-2013, 01:49 PM
I am in the process of finding a air duck to hit the front of the rad and there is no possible way to have a sealed shroud(without completely changing my manifold)which of course is best be cause it cools the entire core. As I said before there is very little room. But thanks for the input
Air duck? Now that made me literally lol.
So what you're saying is that the turbo is right up against the radiator? Like mm's away?
You might think I'm just knockin' on ya, and I am a bit, admittedly. But I do like to help people do things the right way so reduce potential if they're willing to listen to insight. Pics of engine bay?
Code-Aye
01-31-2013, 02:10 PM
^ this is just a pic of my car, it doesn't over heat right now only starts to when doing long pulls.with that being said all other inputs have nothing to do with this post.
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