This is the Project FG Coupe (new civic) by A&J Racing, this car is fully sponsored by AJR and J's Racing and will be competeting in different time attack events this coming season across N. America.
I got to take the car out for a spin today and snapped a few pics while I'm at it. Thought I'd share.

I'll post the completely mod list once I get it from Ben at AJR. :cool:















Modified by MooFX at 2:33 PM 3/16/2006

 

not crazy about the lip or wing

 

It's an FG, not an FJ.

 

typo, my bad

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Type X &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">not crazy about the lip or wing</TD></TR></TABLE>its purpose built...not just about the looks.

 

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and how much functionality does a huge *** wing like that provide on a FWD car?

i like what they've done... kinda/sorta .. what rims are on there? well i guess you'll post that when you get the mods list lol

finally an ASM FG coupe with bronze rim, always wonder how that would look...

 

Now, the car is set to make more over steering so during high speed turns or sweepers this is to bring the rear down for stability.

 

The Si wont be making "high speed turns" now if it was going around a turn at like 100+ mph then the wing would actually make a difference


that wing gives import owners a bad name

 

i'd go for the lip but the wing is a tad on the huge side.

 

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that wing gives import owners a bad name </TD></TR></TABLE>
Umm, these guys actually go to the track.

Aerodynamics is functional regardless of which end of the car the drive wheels are on.

Maybe you guys should go read up on it some time.

Or maybe you're both right, and I guess all the teams racing FWDs in SCCA World Challenge TC should take their rear wing spoilers off and crash because they "give import owners a bad name."

It may be hideous, but you can't argue that it's not functional.

 

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Umm, these guys actually go to the track.

Aerodynamics is functional regardless of which end of the car the drive wheels are on.

Maybe you guys should go read up on it some time.

Or maybe you're both right, and I guess all the teams racing FWDs in SCCA World Challenge TC should take their rear wing spoilers off and crash because they "give import owners a bad name."

It may be hideous, but you can't argue that it's not functional.</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn, settle down.. i asked a question... not a comment.. did you catch the question mark at the end of my QUESTION? (&lt;-- there goes another one)


btw, i think the rims (someone correct me if i'm wrong) are WED SA-70s? and 17's or 18's?

and I KNOW IT IS A TRACKED CAR (i think its only obvious) but if those are 18's, for track, wouldn't 17's be more optimal? (again, another question not statement) again, i'm still not sure if they are 17 or 18s, almost look like 18s though

 

i had high hopes when i clicked on this thread...

 

The wheels on my car are Weds SA70.

 

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17's or 18's?

 

Sorry it is 17"

 

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Whats up with the mods list mayne!?!?!?!? I'm dying to know the rest.. i'm jokin this FG2 right here

also - since it's obvious car will be tracked.. i'm hoping you'll have an answer for this:
What is the weight difference between the OEM hood/trunk vs the CF hood/truck?

Know what i mean, how much the stock one weighs? then how much the CF one weighs... etc. . I'm dying to know

And where to get that front lip

 

carbon fiber hood looks great (probably seibon) and as for the rest of the car, looking at pictures are fine, and i'm sure the mods help it out at the track, but i wouldn't put the lip or wing on my car personally....but once again, gotta love the carbon fiber hood

 

Looking good guys . I saw a pic on your homepage. I really like it. Any chance it will be around for our little meet tomorrow?

 

Eh its okay, I guess i excpected alittle more

 

that wing makes the car look like a shopping cart

 

i agree with SONIC BOOM. the wing is a lil on the huge side
dont like the lip either
the rest of the car is lookin great

 

functionality &gt; looks

 

The hood wasn't that much lighter but the trunk does. I will weight the stock hood and trunk, will post later.

 

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I am not a great fan of carbon parts but inorder to stay competitive with the stock engine, light weighting the car is the route.

 

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If they're building it specifically for time trial events, they're not going to care too much what it looks like.

Most time trial events will bump you up a number of classes for the modifications you have. The punishment for engine and suspension improvements is usually heavier that aerodynamics (at least, that's how it is in NASA).

Moreover, since many time trial events will have top speeds in the 120-150 mph range, the aerodynamics are of real use, regardless of whether they look a little silly.

I'm with you on the looks of it...but I think they might have a better reason for it than most people who make these kinds of improvements.

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and how much functionality does a huge *** wing like that provide on a FWD car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
A lot more than you think, especially up around 100. You can measure the aerodynamic effects in a wind tunnel down around 45.