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DeathBySnuSnu
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It is a reference to an obscure cartoon "Futurama"
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vws-microcars4jim
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| Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 4:46 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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"I never thought I'd die this way...but I'd always really hoped."
One of Futurama's best moments. Keep up the great work on the Vokaro, Snu Snu! It looks incredible. |
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2024 12:24 pm Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Ok so the white on the underside of hood is fixed and is clear coated. It is what it is at this point and I still don't understand why I just had to sand out those imperfections ...... but I did.
The black tail in is sanded and about ready. Once the other paints set up where I can tape over.... I will re coat the tail and prep up and clear coat it (the entire outside).
Still did not get to the wing. At one point some months ago I had it prepped a was about to go.... but discovered I was out of bulldog and stopped. I know I have the supplies now though.
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Paint is finally done and the clear went on this morn.
Once this sets up I can get it on the car and finish the details.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2024 11:20 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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| Big progress! The black inset at the rear looks very good. |
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Hood on it.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2024 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Looking awesome! The rear changes, though small definitely make that end if the car look much more finished!
I am very curious to see how the cooling system performs on the highway.
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GS guy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Looks amazing! Also interested in airflow characteristics, especially around the engine cover/scoops and rear perforated section. Planning any yarn tuft tests going down the road?
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A E Numan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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| When are you going to take us for a ride! |
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OCD Garage
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| Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2024 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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You've set the bar pretty high for some of the rest of us. Man! That's a beautiful ride you built.  |
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DeathBySnuSnu
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:30 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Vid of the Vokaro.
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:35 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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And there are other hobbies a few of y'all know about.
I am old and don't drive (race) anymore..... and had given up on all the racing stuff. But something happened a couple years ago.
Do not go on the Race Junk for sale web page if you are a recovering race addict.
So .... Dirt dragging.
555 BBC, 14-71, on alcohol
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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I have been out driving the back roads today.
Lots of tuning to go yet, but it runs and drives.
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NJ John
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| Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2024 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Looking really good!
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DeathBySnuSnu
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| Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2024 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Looking awesome! The rear changes, though small definitely make that end if the car look much more finished!
I am very curious to see how the cooling system performs on the highway. |
I would not call rear changes small.....
The air flow seems ok so far.
No ribbon testing and have not set up the go pro.
It is supposed to ground effect air up off the end of floor into the engine bay.
The scoops on top are not direct cooling by design.
Actually supposed to let air out to vent the header heat. Seems to work going by the amount of hot air blowing out of them and into the back of my head.
I spent a day and a half back roading, sub 60.
As a side note it likes to go down the twisty back roads with a posted limit at 30.…... but at 60 without knowing/feeling it.
The fans do run a lot at the lower mph and I can not hear it they are running above 45-50.
No overheating, full time at thermostat temperature.
After getting more comfortable with it I did a short highway ride. Did about 20 miles away and the 20 back at 75mph..... and the fans seemed to shut off and the temperature went down about 5 degrees.
So I am supposed to have positive pressure in the engine bay..... and it seems to be true.
And supposed to have negative pressure behind..... and it seems to be true.
I am not well versed in fluid dynamics in an open system.... I do quite a bit in closed (pipes, ducts, ect)
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| Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2024 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: Vokaro project car |
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Dude, that thing looks like a beast! Well done 
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