What have you done to your Festiva today!?

[91_festy_Gl]

Spent 50 bucks in flat black rattlecan paint. can anyone say SPRAYBOMB? Nothing more ricer then a matte black festiva!

[Oren09]

Im thinking of using my current BP car as a test-bed for several suspension redesigns ive been toying with for some years now but until my recent engineering classes wasnt sure how to pull it off. The primary design involves a direct bolt-in tubular front suspension that ties together all the major mounting points but would also allow (with some body trimming of course on the fender arches since they really arent properly arched) for a lower dual A-arm style hub suspension. it would push the hub surfaces pretty far out and would necessitate the use of wheels with a very high offset to push the wheels back under the fenderwells.

the rough sketches i put together in solidworks seem the principle idea should fit, however i need to research for a properly valved coil-over that will fit in the given area with the right amount of throw (which would need to be calculated after i test how much room is left for a redirectioning assembly that would change the struts force angle to a more outward one so it can all fit in place, all depending on strut/coil availability of course).

its hard to explain lol, hopefully i can use it as one of my semester projects.

the more simple stuff however is turbo upgrades, hopefully if my material costs end up close i might even have a prototype in a few months for a decent set of bolt-in rear disc adapters. if that small project ends up well ill be more than willing to openly post the CAD shematics and prints for others to use as well.

Trying to think of other things that ive been running through my mind. Most of them are suspension related, meant to replace the kinda crummy simplistic factory designs with something more akin to a proper race-car, without cutting into the unibody structure.

Years ago, i would have just cut in, now that im becoming an engineer i seem to be finding more fun in the challenge of working with previously designed restrictions instead.

getting close to 1am here now, as i really dig into things ill start picking back up my recording process and keep a good thread on the progress.

That would be amazing.

[IdealSociety]

Sounds promising! What's on the agenda?!

Im thinking of using my current BP car as a test-bed for several suspension redesigns ive been toying with for some years now but until my recent engineering classes wasnt sure how to pull it off. The primary design involves a direct bolt-in tubular front suspension that ties together all the major mounting points but would also allow (with some body trimming of course on the fender arches since they really arent properly arched) for a lower dual A-arm style hub suspension. it would push the hub surfaces pretty far out and would necessitate the use of wheels with a very high offset to push the wheels back under the fenderwells.

the rough sketches i put together in solidworks seem the principle idea should fit, however i need to research for a properly valved coil-over that will fit in the given area with the right amount of throw (which would need to be calculated after i test how much room is left for a redirectioning assembly that would change the struts force angle to a more outward one so it can all fit in place, all depending on strut/coil availability of course).

its hard to explain lol, hopefully i can use it as one of my semester projects.

the more simple stuff however is turbo upgrades, hopefully if my material costs end up close i might even have a prototype in a few months for a decent set of bolt-in rear disc adapters. if that small project ends up well ill be more than willing to openly post the CAD shematics and prints for others to use as well.

Trying to think of other things that ive been running through my mind. Most of them are suspension related, meant to replace the kinda crummy simplistic factory designs with something more akin to a proper race-car, without cutting into the unibody structure.

Years ago, i would have just cut in, now that im becoming an engineer i seem to be finding more fun in the challenge of working with previously designed restrictions instead.

getting close to 1am here now, as i really dig into things ill start picking back up my recording process and keep a good thread on the progress.

[neanderpaul]

i looked at my car again for the first time in years and decided it needed to go back to being my main project car.

Sounds promising! What's on the agenda?!

[gauge_half_inch]

Made caps for my spoiler, so now no hideous holes!

[IdealSociety]

i looked at my car again for the first time in years and decided it needed to go back to being my main project car.

[Basement_Modder]

Installed new battery terminals. Also picked up spark plugs, air filter, and oil filter. Going to change oil and filter tomorrow, and air filter/ spark plugs tonight hopefully.

[M3NTAL]

Installed my FMS springs today!! and Camber bolts!!

[Zanzer]

Took a road trip to Raleigh to pick up a B6T. Hung out with Kartracer and Smedley...good times! :thumbright:

[FeistyFesti]

you could try one of these http://www.streetperformance.com/par...-kv160105.html or a turndown for a more "finished" look also, Ill probably add a side dump with a e cutout for my swap, glad to see that the geometry works, nice job

Thanks, that looks great, wonder if it'll cut down on the loudness.

[Charlie1717]

you could try one of these http://www.streetperformance.com/par...-kv160105.html or a turndown for a more "finished" look also, Ill probably add a side dump with a e cutout for my swap, glad to see that the geometry works, nice job

Like this

[kellen302]

you could try one of these http://www.streetperformance.com/par...-kv160105.html or a turndown for a more "finished" look also, Ill probably add a side dump with a e cutout for my swap, glad to see that the geometry works, nice job

[FeistyFesti]

Took pics of my side exit exhaust, pretty loud so I will install another Glass Pack behind the 25 inch long one to help reduce the loudness. It does pull a lot harder than before with seat of the pants dyno.

[ENEMY_]

Paint the interior Panels

[SuperDaveGulvak]

Ended up ordering a set of 12" Yokohama from TireRack.com for the rear of my Festy to get me off the doughnut. Next check comes the front set & mounting & balancing Oh also got my deerhead mudflap girl decals on rear windowes yesterday........RedNeck sexy!