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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Petrus on November 1, 2019, 13:46

Title: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 1, 2019, 13:46
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Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 1, 2019, 16:00
quite like that.
not a fan of nappies at all.
Wether they have any function or not I still to be convinced.
Aesthetically hideous regardless. 
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 1, 2019, 16:55
I think it has o.a. an aero function and would have left it on to hide the cat.
Decatted though it was a different issue as it was sitting needlessly low now.
To dress the rear a bit up and comfort my aero doubt, I fitted this plastic instead. The result is more pleasing than I expected.
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 1, 2019, 19:48
Quote from: mr2noob on November  1, 2019, 18:28On one hand I guess they would protect the engine from salt being sprayed onto it in winter, otoh I also think there is a big possibility of snow being sprayed on the upper part and then freezing into ice, weighing it down.

Not very much of a risc here in Málaga ;-)
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Snelbaard on November 1, 2019, 21:41
Mine fell off on its own, haven't missed it :)
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 2, 2019, 14:40
Nappyless and engine room.
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Snelbaard on November 2, 2019, 18:11
reminds me I should give my engine bay a clean
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 2, 2019, 19:21
A very clean, in all meanings, turbo room indeed.
The TTE turbo may be overtaken by new gen tech but I have yet to see an even néarly as clean upgrade.
I´d say you could ´clean´ it up even more by opening up the last restriction holding the gasses back.

Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 2, 2019, 19:38
Thank you for the kind words.
In terms of detailing it needs a clean have neglected for a good few weeks now.
In terms of cleanliness of install, just as Mr T had designed and intended
In terms of cleaning up the flow, I am seriously considering it.
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 2, 2019, 19:59
Quote from: Ardent on November  2, 2019, 19:38In terms of cleaning up the flow, I am seriously considering it.

You will be pleasantly surprised.

Imo the Toyota MR2 Mk3 Spyder 1.8 Race Catback Performance Exhaust System, Single Exit would be perfect for your set up as the turbo is an effective muffler indeed:



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Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 2, 2019, 21:51
I don't doubt it's effectiveness, but I'm too fond of my tte exhaust tips. The box they attach to though, is another matter
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 2, 2019, 21:53
The Single exit, as efficient as it no doubt is, is on the wrong side for me.
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 3, 2019, 10:31
Quote from: Ardent on November  2, 2019, 21:53The Single exit, as efficient as it no doubt is, is on the wrong side for me.

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With a turbo muffling the sound, you can have it all.
With a turbo you are even sort of morally obliged for the rest of us to destrangle it  ;)
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Ardent on November 3, 2019, 10:40
We need a dribbling emoji.

They are some sweet looking pipes.
Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Snelbaard on November 3, 2019, 14:12
I have a double centre exhaust, love the look of it (see pic). It seems to have been made by a guy in a shed with a welder (not me), so It'll have to go at some point. What are the brands of the pipes you posted Petrus?

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Title: Re: Tighter bum
Post by: Petrus on November 3, 2019, 15:04
All three come from the same source as Malian.