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redvolution
03-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Brian and Mike (edited-sorry Lock fam!) Lock took my car up to Mike's shop, Calculated Risk, and built this for me. I'll be vetting it on the track a week from Sunday at Laguna. Most people here probably know them from GotoRacing.

http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10788/normal_DSC02439.jpg

More pics in my album:
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=226
dohcvtec
03-02-2007, 05:57 PM
Isn't calculated risk mike's shop? to many locks. :P

Looks good though!
redvolution
03-02-2007, 06:20 PM
Isn't calculated risk mike's shop? to many locks. :P


Oops - I think you're right. thx...
SpeedElement
03-02-2007, 07:00 PM
wow looks good! :)
awdaddict
03-02-2007, 07:07 PM
Brian and Chris Lock took my car up to Chris's shop, Calculated Risk, and built this for me. I'll be vetting it on the track a week from Sunday at Laguna. Most people here probably know them from GotoRacing.

http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10788/normal_DSC02439.jpg

More pics in my album:
http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=226


That is sick :drool:
Evo442
03-02-2007, 07:09 PM
Damn Will, that is sweet! Â*Mike does good work - he built my cage. Â*
craziazzmofo66
03-02-2007, 07:10 PM
thats pretty sweet!! any chance of production?
MitsuMan
03-02-2007, 07:57 PM
is your bumper cut out a little ?
wilson1
03-02-2007, 08:20 PM
looks good!
wilson1
03-02-2007, 08:21 PM
Oo,, where's the towhook?
earlyapex aka jack ass
03-02-2007, 08:22 PM
Oo,, where's the towhook?


http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10788/normal_DSC02442.jpg
wilson1
03-02-2007, 08:26 PM
Oo,, where's the towhook?


http://www.norcalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10788/normal_DSC02442.jpg

NIce!

Much better than the APR one, one of my friend got that and the apr full front CF panel, got a flat, and can't get towed. :x
Hot8Evo
03-02-2007, 08:29 PM
Does anyone remember the silver evo who made his own deffuser by fiber glass? i met him at Treasure island BBQ meet....
smokinevo9
03-02-2007, 09:16 PM
freaken sweet 8)
MadEvo
03-02-2007, 09:18 PM
Nice! hmmmm...
*SAM*
03-02-2007, 09:24 PM
Will you be doing a group buy with this?
lncrevoviii
03-02-2007, 09:38 PM
Does anyone remember the silver evo who made his own deffuser by fiber glass? i met him at Treasure island BBQ meet....


hahaz. I will never forget that day. :lol:
Why did you bring it up Marlon? :lol: omfg.
tahoeacr
03-02-2007, 10:19 PM
Best looking design I've ever seen. This one will actually create downforce. When I put my APR on I didn't like the fact it didn't have enough rake. Plus, no access to that tow hook.
mynameizstitch
03-02-2007, 10:24 PM
Looks good!
mtsevovii
03-03-2007, 07:20 AM
Does anyone remember the silver evo who made his own deffuser by fiber glass? i met him at Treasure island BBQ meet....


hahaz. I will never forget that day. :lol:
Why did you bring it up Marlon? :lol: omfg.



haha it wasnt fiberglass. it was clear plexiglass.
bricel24
03-03-2007, 07:28 AM
i like! +1 on production?
MarkSAE
03-03-2007, 07:29 AM
Nice Will!
redvolution
03-12-2007, 07:00 AM
Back from Laguna and I'm happy with the diffuser. It obviously doesn't keep the rear end as planted as the APR wing but at no point was I worried about excessive lift from the tail.
trinydex
03-12-2007, 07:24 AM
oh so you ran without the wing?

have you run without wing before?
Matz
03-12-2007, 08:55 AM
Wow, that diffuser looks really nice. It will be interesting to see if they ever go into production... I'm sure there's a demand for it.
redvolution
03-12-2007, 11:29 AM
oh so you ran without the wing?

have you run without wing before?


Last time at Laguna (beginning of November) I ran without the wing. I've also run sans wing several times at Thill and at Sears.

As for production, I will talk to the Lock bros. I want to reduce the rattling before offering a production piece but I'm sure they have plenty of ideas how to do that.

Also keep in mind that the current version was designed explicitly for the Works AB - some parts will need to be redesigned for other mufflers (or lack thereof).
trinydex
03-12-2007, 12:07 PM
hey will let me know when you wanna meet up and discuss the front.
JDMgrafiteMR
03-12-2007, 12:58 PM
swt diff. wish apr would finish one for my widebody already
redvolution
04-11-2007, 06:47 AM
Quick updates:
At Laguna March 12 I felt no need whatsoever for a wing. I was also shifting into 5th earlier (before the crest). So it's at least reducing drag.

At Sears March 22 It was not quite enough in T10. Everywhere else it was fine. However, the rear of the car is up a bit too high and that could easily be reducing the diffuser's effects.