Nitrous Questions-And HI!

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04-15-2009, 12:18 PM

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jimkaray

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Originally Posted by COLT.45

I am trying - a fair balance of performance with style- I removed the rear seats with an MMR delete all thats in the trunk is factory wiring and a 10lb nitrous bottle - and Don't often ride with the passenger seat in the car. Almost all of the plastic trim and useless junk - I have been removing bit by bit - I like the CF hood you have - how's the gel coat holding up on that?

Not too well, it is cracking all over the place. I took it off for the winter so it didn't get beat up any worse but it needs to be redone so I haven't put it back on yet. I imagine the FL sun does a number on them as well.

04-15-2009, 12:25 PM

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COLT.45

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The sun cooks everything here - paint fades FAST- carbon fiber has not faired well on friends rides - i love the look though-

04-15-2009, 12:33 PM

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jimkaray

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Me too, I want to get the dash kit but really need a new clutch as the stock one is no longer holing up to the nitrous. My best time was actually detuned a bit on the N2O as i kept smoking the clutch on the 1-2 shift with the great air that night.
If your friends have discovered any tops for CF upkeep pass them along

04-15-2009, 06:00 PM

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COLT.45

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I did the CF dash & trim kit - Was fun to install used rubbing alcohol, cotton ***** or makeup remover pads to prep surface and a heat gun to apply. Looks Really good! It hasnt craked or peeled inside the car at all still looks brand new installed over a year ago -

There is no defense from the sun/elements - Just clear coating - and rubbing compound and a buffer & stroring indoors-