Hi Guys, just a few pics from a weather break here in CO. Car runs stronger than ever.

 

Supercharged?!

V.

 

Nice have you a total run down of mods on the car cheers.

 

Great backdrop for some shots. Products are top notch as always.

 

FIGS Spherical bearing mounts on every connection. front LCA front and rear mount, rear knuckle at traction, #1 and LCA connections.
FIGS Solid Steering rack mounts
FIGS Poly Diff Mounts
FIGS Front Upper Control Arm Race version
FIGS Rear Upper Link Kit, FIGS MEGA LCA and Trac and Toe links.
FIGS RB 15"14" 6pot/4pot BBK XT970 pads.
PPE EL header-Long Tube Version
FIGS PolyElast Motor mounts
FIGS Side-ducted oil cooler, 10-row
OSgiken TCD LSD
FIGS-Spec 7500DA Penske Racing Shocks with Swift Springs
FIGS Prototype 2.5 to 3.5" single exit exhaust with Ti Rear section
FIGS Rear Subframe Retention Collar.
HPS intake elbow
AFe High-flow filter
BC Forged RT5319x9.5 Square with Tri-Ace Racing King tires 265/35/19 (testing 180 treadwear)
FIGS Contoured front grill
FIGS Prepreg Carbon engine cover

I probably forgot something, its been in constant development since 2009.

nope, just effectively oil cooled.

 

Ah, ok, lol! Why is the passenger side fog light removed? What's in it's place?

V.

 

FIGS Side-ducted oil cooler, 10-row

 

Nice! Very trick setup. How much more efficient is this setup? Do you still retain OEM oil cooler. Last question did you have to do anything special to run 265/35/19 on front.

Once again guys keep up good work, I've been using figs parts in several of my cars for 10yrs now. Big fan of Figs.

 

The Oil cooler setup is extremely efficient due to 2 key factors:
1. It is placed out of the path of airflow that preheat the AC condenser and radiator. thus it takes advantage of the increased entropy of the front overall vehicle airflow.
2. Since it retains the factory heat exchanger and we are using a thermostatic plate, the coolant temps fell as well as the oil temps since there is less heat conducted into the coolant.

This upgrade allowed us a huge breakthrough on track as our lapping sessions were not limited to overheating the oil. The car runs so much better as well throughout the power band
We can also duct it down low or allow pure convection to take care of things, I just did not want to limit our potential with the first round. If you look at how most racing setups are done, this is where oil coolers should sit, in fresh airflow. There is no cutting required to route the lines and the mount is extremely solid here.

The 265/35 is fit with some help from both our suspension setup and front upper control arm adjustment. We have some fender liner perforation from years of abuse, but nothing rubs at this point. Tire shoulder helps too. The TRIACE tires are a bit more favorable than most Michelins in this regard, we will step up to the 285 sizing next. The R888 which I was not a huge fan of, were taller (265/40) and came with a bit more sluggish turning and feedback.
Mike

 

Thanks for info Mike, i can see how getting direct air flow onto your oil cooler would yield the best results. You are correct most race cars do place their heat exchanger in path of direct air flow or get them as close as possible. Coolant temperatures dropping are nice by product of this setup.

I'm currently on 255/35/19 up front, I have Superpro urethane bushing offset kit for front upper ctr arms as well as urethane bushings on lower front ctr arms, with FiGS adjustable front endlinks. What else would be required to fit 265 up front?
Thanks
David