3 Rotor FB build - "Silvie II" - Page 4

GoopyPerformance · 08-09-2011, 04:09 PM

Very nice work....I just love the 80-79 body..

Perhaps you can take the front bumper, cut it in 1/2 then re-weld it to the mounts.
I have done this in the past and made the 79-80 front nose look real good.
a few before and after pics

ducktape · 08-09-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GoopyPerformance

Very nice work....I just love the 80-79 body..

Me too, hence the bumper/fender conversion. The taillights will still be 81-85 style, but I'll have 95% of the look I wanted. I've taken to calling it a GSL-SA.

speedjunkie · 08-10-2011, 12:21 AM

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I've taken to calling it a GSL-SA.

Nice hahaha.

ducktape · 03-20-2012, 04:42 AM

djmtsu · 03-20-2012, 08:39 AM

Friggin awesome.

speedjunkie · 03-20-2012, 08:56 AM

^+1

ducktape · 04-03-2012, 01:14 PM

Thought I'd post this as well. It's an LCD touchscreen controller for the chassis wiring harness. On the right in the video is a 12v relay block that is controlled entirely by the touchscreen and that postage-stamp sized chip with the blue light on it. No laptop required!

Pretty proud of this thing so far. I need to finish my circuit design for the fuse/controller board, but all the artwork and programming are done. Won't be long now!

FerociousP · 04-03-2012, 01:39 PM

Very cool Duck! Can't wait for more info! I assume the different modes are for on-the-fly fuel/timing map changes? Any trim adjustment feature in the works?

ducktape · 04-03-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

Very cool Duck! Can't wait for more info! I assume the different modes are for on-the-fly fuel/timing map changes? Any trim adjustment feature in the works?

You're exactly right. The mode change button toggles the big-boost map as well as any bells and whistles like anti-lag/two-step and the differential locker. I didn't show it in the video but you can toggle each one of those features independently.

The next step is to get the CANbus controller working so I can display realtime data from the ECU (RPM, MAP, IAT, etc). After that, who knows!

FerociousP · 04-03-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ducktape

You're exactly right. The mode change button toggles the big-boost map as well as any bells and whistles like anti-lag/two-step and the differential locker. I didn't show it in the video but you can toggle each one of those features independently.

The next step is to get the CANbus controller working so I can display realtime data from the ECU (RPM, MAP, IAT, etc). After that, who knows!

If that happens I would be interested in buying some plans to make one myself! I'm sure this has been a pipe dream for many racers/ricers/enthusiasts for quite a while and for someone to come along and actually do it is amazing. I can understand the need for a dig dash, but for a street car or an auxillary panel this is a great modern update to rows of switches and gauges. Good luck!

jacobcartmill · 04-03-2012, 04:04 PM

duck, you seriously need to make a few of those things and sell them.

edit: also, needs more star trek LCARS skin.

ducktape · 04-04-2012, 02:08 PM

I'm going to have to find a less expensive monitor if I want to make and sell them. The Lilliput touchscreen display was $300 just by itself. Spend that, and you're half-way to the cost of a digital dash. Not to mention, it's not readily customizable at this point. Changing the location and look of the buttons is a pain in the ass, although I have an idea of how I can fix that. If I can solve the cost and customization issues, I might build a few for sale.

I did make an LCARS skin but it was too futuristic to put into an 80's sports car. The simulated 12-segment LED seems more age-appropriate.

legatia · 04-13-2012, 05:05 AM

Wow, thats awesome!

RX-7FD3S · 04-13-2012, 07:10 AM

awesome project man, can wait to hear that 20b

general7 · 04-14-2012, 08:57 AM

That engine looks so sexy! Checking back here for sure!

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04-03-2012, 01:14 PM	#52
ducktape Hardcore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 88 Rep Power: 16	Thought I'd post this as well. It's an LCD touchscreen controller for the chassis wiring harness. On the right in the video is a 12v relay block that is controlled entirely by the touchscreen and that postage-stamp sized chip with the blue light on it. No laptop required! Pretty proud of this thing so far. I need to finish my circuit design for the fuse/controller board, but all the artwork and programming are done. Won't be long now!

04-04-2012, 02:08 PM	#57
ducktape Hardcore Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 88 Rep Power: 16	I'm going to have to find a less expensive monitor if I want to make and sell them. The Lilliput touchscreen display was $300 just by itself. Spend that, and you're half-way to the cost of a digital dash. Not to mention, it's not readily customizable at this point. Changing the location and look of the buttons is a pain in the ass, although I have an idea of how I can fix that. If I can solve the cost and customization issues, I might build a few for sale. I did make an LCARS skin but it was too futuristic to put into an 80's sports car. The simulated 12-segment LED seems more age-appropriate.

04-13-2012, 05:05 AM	#58
legatia The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Wow, thats awesome!

04-14-2012, 08:57 AM	#60
general7 The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	That engine looks so sexy! Checking back here for sure!