Styling KC3 Project Silver

[KC3]

Its not really bonnet scoops id want , but cut out vents, its to release the hot air,

The bonnet shape would stay, just a smooth vent or vents simmilar to what we have now but in suitable positions.

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Then, it may be possible to put some vents on one of the wings, Shark gill style. I don't know much about air flow, so I don't know exactly what would happen. I have visions of heat pooling in the engine bay regardless of what vents are added to the car. I'll keep thinking...

I think you're going to need a lot of heat wrap tape.

 

[KC3]

something like this ..

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

Yeah, but like I say, I have no idea how affective they are... I think they may only be for show, even on the Aston.

 

[afroking]

Look into a cold air box, If you made one from aluminium it wouldn't cost the world. Although completely unnecessary for standard cars, a tuned engine would benefit from this modification.

It would also be a good idea to remove or cease the function of the variator if you use forced induction, instead if you overlap the valves you can utilise the fresh charge to cool the cylinder temperatures.
It is difficult to explain but; the exhaust valves stay open for an extended period of time on the exhaust stroke which coincides with the inlet valve opening for the induction stroke, as the turbine is spinning and creating pressure, cold air is forced through the inlet valve into the cylinder and and exits through the exhaust valve immediately creating a sort of internal air cooling. The exhaust valve then closes for the compression stroke and the mixture is then combusted and the cooling cycle starts again on the next exhaust stroke.
It is very effective and is used in most highly tuned forced induction cars, obviously it isn't as effective as water spray.

 

[F4usT]

heres some quick render...

 

[wish mine was orange]

:yuck:

 

[STEVIETEETEE225]

:yuck:

+1

 

[Mad Matt]

It's not so bad, quite nice in fact

On the other hand I'm not sure the vents are in places which would make much of a practical difference.

I would guess that Afroking's idea is more likely to help (I've limited experience with an MX5 turbo) and perhaps discrete bonnet grills too. The problem with any body modification is working out if it'll provide a useful air flow.

If you put bonnet grills on you may not achieve very much if not much air gets drawn through them.

Wasn't the Doc looking at an oil cooler at one point? That and Afroking's solution sound more likely to succeed!

 

[nicholasb]

Not sure about vents on bonnet. Can't find anything to suit. Maybe something custom made.

 

[KC3]

OK.... No more.:yuck: think i,ve been put off the idea of vents...

 

[F4usT]

if air-went = true then 
   add small one on center of bonnet
else
   :yuck:
end if

 

[Funkstar De Luxe]

I think the key to adding a vent is to break symmetry. Have one, where you need it. If it's functional, it'll probably look ok.

 

[Dave-M]

I could be wrong, but the vent in the front of the windscreen, I don't think helps in any way to remove air from the engine bay, could you use these to aid cooling? may be increasing the size of them also, I'm not sure that I like any additional air scoops/ slits it just ruins the style and lines of the car.

 

[KC3]

Fitted new ICE. today, :yum:

Alpine 9880R head unit and Hertz component speakers , a direct replacement fit for the front and sounds real nice..

A little modding for the tweeter fitment but generally an easy fit, i,ll post up some pics soon.

 

[docorangepeel]

Nice one KC :slayer:

 

[KC3]

Hi all,
After fitting my new stereo and speakers, i am pleased with the sound roof up, just when the roof is down i need a wind stop and some additional rear fill.

So ive started to design and make one to fit round my bars. here is the prototype which surprising works well and will be the start of my rear shelf speaker system.

I just made this with cardboard, i initially used a 3mm card and then added a 1mm to each side. to give strengh.. Once i have perfected the way i want it i will have it cut with perspex.

I have a few ideas how i want the finished product to turn out and will update you with the progress.

 

[KC3]

Here is the new Ice.

 

[KC3]

Have been driving the B today and what an improovement a windstop makes to the drive and to the sound. Should have done this along time ago.

 

[barchetta_97]

Have been driving the B today and what an improovement a windstop makes to the drive and to the sound. Should have done this along time ago.

It really makes a difference!

btw. nice head unit you have there..