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carsNskis

carsNskis

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I wonder... looks like they're running toyota 43mm tbs on this... I bet a mounting plate and fuel rail would be pretty easy for these cats to whip up...

1.8 owners wouldn't be able to even

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Blue Moon Sonic

Blue Moon Sonic

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If I could make a suggestion for these tiny cars. I would say, Higher capacity and more efficient radiator that doesn't use plastic end tanks.
Metal water outlet (I know someone makes a metal Thermostat housing, Just don't know who)
Aluminum Expansion tank for coolant
If Possible, An oil cooler bypass/reroute with filter relocation. The location of the factory unit is an absolute travesty and when it ever fails, You're forced to remove the turbo to even pull it off because it's right behind the exhaust manifold. Would also make servicing the filter easier if relocated so people don't have to pull the charge tubes off just to replace the bloody filter.
 
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jeff@racerxfab

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Blue Moon Sonic said:
If I could make a suggestion for these tiny cars. I would say, Higher capacity and more efficient radiator that doesn't use plastic end tanks.
Metal water outlet (I know someone makes a metal Thermostat housing, Just don't know who)
Aluminum Expansion tank for coolant
If Possible, An oil cooler bypass/reroute with filter relocation. The location of the factory unit is an absolute travesty and when it ever fails, You're forced to remove the turbo to even pull it off because it's right behind the exhaust manifold. Would also make servicing the filter easier if relocated so people don't have to pull the charge tubes off just to replace the bloody filter.
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Thanks for the input, we will take a look at these things and hopefully we can get to work on some of them.
 
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NDarkling

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An oil filter relocation kit would be tits. And an aluminum coolant expansion tank.

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carsNskis

carsNskis

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Yes on all off this.. and lower control arms, upper strut mounts with camber adjust, mounts for aluminum radiator, hub conversion, and axle upgrade. 🤞🏻[emoji383]

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jeff@racerxfab

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NDarkling said:
An oil filter relocation kit would be tits. And an aluminum coolant expansion tank.

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Where would you like to see the oil filter relocated to? The aluminum expansion tank is already in process, although we are combining it with other product.

carsNskis said:
Yes on all off this.. and lower control arms, upper strut mounts with camber adjust, mounts for aluminum radiator, hub conversion, and axle upgrade. 🤞🏻[emoji383]

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Lower control arms are probably going to happen, we already build several sets of front lowers that are quite similar to the Sonic design. Any more input on the radiator mount, and strut mounts would be great!!
 
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Mr.turner85

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+1 on the CNC aluminum water outlet. A known weak point and common failure on these cars


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ravenace135

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I’m really loving this thread. So many development possibilities for our little cars [emoji16]


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NDarkling

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jeff@racerxfab said:
Where would you like to see the oil filter relocated to? The aluminum expansion tank is already in process, although we are combining it with other product.
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My plan was to incorporate it with the coolant expansion tank, including its mounting location. What product are you planning on combining it with?

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jeff@racerxfab

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NDarkling said:
My plan was to incorporate it with the coolant expansion tank, including its mounting location. What product are you planning on combining it with?

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We may be able to fit the filter relocation in there as well, I will take another look to see if there is space and we can alter the design.
 
MaD

MaD

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Thank you guys for keeping the sonic alive [emoji41] [emoji106]

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Big Turbo Sonic

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Here is some parts I would like to see developed from most interesting to least IMO.

1. How about a completely new shifting assembly? One that doesn't feel like absolute crap.
2. I would really like to see a triple gauge pod/cluster. The market only offers double and in most cases I see the need for three (water, wide-band, boost). I would like to see something that in the dash to remain stock looking. Not a fan of the pillar. ZZP's center pod deal aint bad.
3. Clutch alignment tool! I have had my trans out probably eight times and this would have been handy.
4. Auto X guys might be interested in a trans cooler. Not sure how hot the trans even gets.
 
whitesmoke

whitesmoke

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gauges

i agree, pillar mount sucks if you really use your gauges, we mounted a couple in the dash to the left of the stock cluster. you can actually do 3 in the dash on the left, there is nothing but air behind there. and then we made a dual pod for up top which is below view out the winshield level. we could easily make it a 3 gauge pod. i will have to think about that one.
let me see if i can find a pic
 
mja

mja

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Big Turbo Sonic said:
Here is some parts I would like to see developed from most interesting to least IMO.

1. How about a completely new shifting assembly? One that doesn't feel like absolute crap.
2. I would really like to see a triple gauge pod/cluster. The market only offers double and in most cases I see the need for three (water, wide-band, boost). I would like to see something that in the dash to remain stock looking. Not a fan of the pillar. ZZP's center pod deal aint bad.
3. Clutch alignment tool! I have had my trans out probably eight times and this would have been handy.
4. Auto X guys might be interested in a trans cooler. Not sure how hot the trans even gets.
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1) CAE shifting technology, Germany, M32 shifters:
https://cae-racing.de

4) Gizfab, England, M32 trans cooler:
Vauxhall F23/M32 Gearbox Cooler Kit - GizFab

A handful of companies in Europe also offer M32 breathers to cool things down and increase oil capacity, seems like those would condense water in the trans, more frequent gear oil changes could help.
 
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Big Turbo Sonic

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whitesmoke said:
i agree, pillar mount sucks if you really use your gauges, we mounted a couple in the dash to the left of the stock cluster. you can actually do 3 in the dash on the left, there is nothing but air behind there. and then we made a dual pod for up top which is below view out the winshield level. we could easily make it a 3 gauge pod. i will have to think about that one.
let me see if i can find a pic
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Yup. My setup is below. basically I'd like to see my gauges molded into that dash piece. I think it would be a big hit amongst the sonic community. Much better viewing, looks more stock, plus be the only option that could offer 3 or more.

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Big Turbo Sonic

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mja said:
1) CAE shifting technology, Germany, M32 shifters:
https://cae-racing.de

4) Gizfab, England, M32 trans cooler:
Vauxhall F23/M32 Gearbox Cooler Kit - GizFab

A handful of companies in Europe also offer M32 breathers to cool things down and increase oil capacity, seems like those would condense water in the trans, more frequent gear oil changes could help.
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Regarding number one: I would be hesitant to be the first to order something from overseas. Maybe someone has and could share. Thanks for the post!
 
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