The second segment of our video review series is up! In this video, we take you on some local back roads to test out the impressive handling characteristics of the SS. This includes:
-Overall Handling Impressions
-Steering Feel
-Tire Performance
-Electronic Rev-Match Function
-Highway Manners
Check it out!
Our next video covers some of the neat interior features found on the SS!
Thanks for watching!
-John
Good news! Our first prototype intercooler pipe kit is complete. We can now evaluate both fitment and functionality on our Fiesta. Let's take a look at each pipe we created.
First we have the more complex pipe of the pair, the cold-side.
Complexity comes in the way of multiple bends combined with numerous pipe-mounted features. To the right side of the pipe, you can see the flat flange that serves as a mounting point for the factory pressure sensor. This flange is CNC-machined to provide a proper seal.
We're back with another quick update on our TGV delete project for the 2015+ WRX. After designing our initial models and then 3D-printing a prototype for test fitting, we worked up a couple functional prototypes for on-car testing.
Check out a few images of our functional prototype deletes!
Great news from the Mishimoto garage! We have tested and fitted the final iteration of our airbox design for this prototype MK7 intake. We made some minor adjustments for fitment and ease of installation, but more on that later. This has been an interesting project from the start because of the uniqueness of this box design - check it out!
Once this prototype system was ready to go, we prepared it for final fitting into the MK7. The next step is paint! The final products will be powder coated, with the intake pipe color options ranging from wrinkle black/red powdercoat or chrome polish. So the painted parts below are just for visualization purposes.
Our Camaro catch can project continues! If you follow our development posts on the forums, please be sure to cast additional votes for our bracket design and silicone hose color. We are interested in obtaining as much feedback/opinion as possible so we can bring to market exactly the kit you want to see. So far, we've inspected the stock systems, selected a catch can location, and designed our initial bracket prototype. The final developmental phase includes constructing our direct-fit lines that will run from the PCV to the catch can, and from the catch can to the intake manifold.
Before showing our progress with that, I'd like to cover some of the neat aspects of our catch can.
We've made some progress with testing our E46 intake and the dyno results are finally in! This intake was put through some extensive testing and it held up to the abuse with consistent and repeatable output numbers. Let's see how our finalized prototype fits on the car!
Prototype E46 intake ready for the dyno
E46 parts fitment
To confirm the dimensions and design of our prototype, we decided to utilize some of our rapid prototyping tools. We fired up our 3D printer and loaded the model. Check out a couple images showing the progress of the print.
Once the printing process was complete, we cleaned up the prototypes and installed them on our 2015 WRX to verify fitment.
The second segment of our video review series is up! In this video, we take you on-board our SS for a quick drive and some basic first impressions. In this video we cover:
-Driving Modes
-Exhaust and Intake Sound
-Wide Open Throttle Pull
-Highway Manners
Check it out!
Our next video will feature some additional driving footage which highlights the handling of the SS.
Thanks for watching!
-John
Mini Cooper S's have always been fun little hatchbacks with large potential. True enjoyment comes during track days thanks to with their small and light chassis and a lively power-plant. The story is no different here with the newest model Mini Cooper S which is the most recent test subject to make into our garage for some intake R&D.
Our goal here is to provide an enhanced driving experience to those purchasing our Mini Cooper air intake. Let's jump into the stock intake to see what we're working with!
The starting point for this Camaro oil catch can project is to determine the location of the catch can. Our can will be mounted by a direct-fit bracket specifically designed for the Camaro.
Our goal is to create a kit that is stock-like in appearance and allows for easy draining and servicing.
After considering a variety of locations for the can, we decided that the driver-side strut tower would be ideal.
