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The 55: Re-Invented
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Author:  ConcreteAce [ Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:03 pm ]
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That standard bar looks pretty nice as is. I look forward to seeing the updated version. Does that standard bar fit in a regular sedan? Will you be attending the Treffen? Eliot and I are planning to drive out.
Author:  mk-Zero [ Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:23 pm ]
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Oh cool! You bringing your car? Is Eliot bringing something?

Yes, the standard bar fits a regular sedan.
Author:  ConcreteAce [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:26 pm ]
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It's not set in stone yet but we plan to bring the Heb and my car.
Author:  mk-Zero [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:56 pm ]
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Cool, would love to see your car in person!
Author:  mk-Zero [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 8:58 am ]
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I've had this idea in my head for yesrs... Finally got off my butt and started working on it. The horn grills are in the perfect location for brake duct inlets. I designed new inlets for them, no mods to the fenders needed. I also designed flanges for the inside of the fenders that 2.5" brake duct hose can attach to. I'll paint the inlets silver and the flanges black.
Here is one of the inlets I printed last night on my 3D printer. Brake duct hose is on order.

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Author:  mk-Zero [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:59 am ]
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Some more progress. I printed the inner flange and test fit on the car. Other than obviously having to move the horn seems to look right. I'm printing pieces for the other side now.

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Author:  mk-Zero [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:28 pm ]
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Moving right along. You gotta love instant parts :mrgreen:

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Both sides mounted:
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Now I need to sand and paint them, then add the ducts when they come.
Author:  ConcreteAce [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:23 pm ]
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Nice work! That 3d printer is cool!!
Author:  mk-Zero [ Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:27 pm ]
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Thanks! Yeah, it's a cool tool to have, especially for a project like this. Wouldn't really be possible without it.
Author:  mk-Zero [ Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:27 pm ]
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Painted, ready to install. I'll probably let them dry overnight though just to be safe...

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