Be the change you wish to see

[Little John]

I agree with some others that an exhaust manifold would be awesome!

[Easter Bunny]

Originally Posted by Little John I agree with some others that an exhaust manifold would be awesome!

How the fuck are you a VIP elite brownie?

[Little John]

Originally Posted by Easter Bunny How the fuck are you a VIP elite brownie?

Because bored!

[SLOWHATCH]

The problem isn't that you guys aren't making cool or useful parts. The problem is that they are not an option for each model. Making a coolant reservoir because they are prone to leaking ... cool. How about you make it fit the cars that have been out the longest? Wouldn't they be the ones more likely to need a replacement? Someone is really lacking in the common sense department. My .02.

Good luck. In before more parts that don't fit one model or the other. Followed by more whinning and criticism.

[julienjj]

Originally Posted by captain slow We have a lot of people on this forum with different skills. We could easily assemble a Design team where some people can work on drawing it up, others could help price out and obtain materials, someone to fab, someone to do the engineering validation, someone to test. I doubt one person could do all of this, but we could make it a team effort. I realize this is kind of what Corksport is saying, but for example, if I wanted to design an exhaust mani, I am not in the position to be able to install for testing purposes. This is where a team would be handy.

Seriously, we need a Nator design team making "open source parts"

I'm down.

[Johnny_Law]

Would three other MSF members be willing to chip in $500 each (total of $2,000) for adjustable lower front control arms?

Here is a generic plan with the money:

-Buy two new control arms (left and right) to determine the stock mounting locations. I wouldn’t trust a used lower control arm, as one curb check is all it takes to tweak it.

-Build two prototype welding jigs to duplicate stock mounting locations and then use them to fab up the actual controls arms once the design is completed. I used to work next door to this shop and they did the same thing:

About Us : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

-Use heim joints for the two mounting locations and a similar design for the ball joint as in this kit:

CFM Front Tubular Control Arms for '00-11 Ford Focus

-Conduct a rudimentary destructive testing similar to this one at 2:30 onward time frame. This way there is a no B.S. and you have clearly shown that your lower control arms are stronger than stock. Also showcase the figures derived from the engineering package you guys use:

Pinkbike Visits The Santa Cruz Test Lab Video - YouTube

Pinkbike Visits The Santa Cruz Test Lab Video - YouTube

You could build something similar to that test fixture in 3-4 hours and use it for future suspension components.

Since this is a lower control arm, gussets and or pierced tubes with welding around the circumference are mandatory to reduce catastrophic failures during impact damage. I would emphasize strength, lateral stiffness for reduced deflection, and then adjustments in that order.

The four who provided the money should each receive a free pair of control arms and then CorkSport can make money on the other 96 pairs.

[Stingray69]

How about a on/off switch for all of us peeps with V2 APs that don't intend to upgrade. Basically all it needs to be is an OBD II connector male on one side female on the other with a switch in it. Install between the cable and the the factory port no cutting of wires needed.

Still not sure why anyone would want to put up cash just to say it was their idea. When I invest green I expect return on investment.

[Tokay444]

Originally Posted by breakfstincluded +1 for harness bar... then start stocking some good racing harnesses

Or some really cheap Chinese knock offs that fall apart, with a CS logo drawn on them.

I had to.

[Voltron]

Big turbo parts.

Like vbanded downpipes.
4 inch intakes.
Tubular exhaust manifolds.
Small battery trays.
Basically the shit in my sig.


Cause 300hp isnt gonna cut it on this platform for much longer.

[RevolverRob]

It's gonna sound stupid, but I proposed these before.

Hybrid aluminum and rubber inner fender panels for all models. Stupid inner fender panels on stock cars bust like nobody's business. The undersides need to be aluminum with bolt in replaceable rubber for the inner fender panel. Build them to blend with the aluminum skidplate.

You want I should draw the damn things up?

I've been tempted to make my own set for awhile now.

-Rob

[Hammology]

Upgraded axles for the MS6 wouldnt be a bad idea, and im dow to be a guinea pig for anything mentioned so far .

[pmartz16]

I would like to see an alternative to the cp-e exhaust manifold. Willing to be a lab rat to the manifold and the harness bar and anything else you guys want to test.

[BigRedSpecial]

The CPe manifold is fine as is imho... as is the fullrace. What we need are twin scroll and/or flange options.

[Raider]

Lots of big parts. I just want a bolt-in hood lift kit.

[jm211]

I see most people want to be a guinea pig. CS isnt asking for a guinea big, they are asking to parter with people, for a profit, in the development of new parts as anything they make based on recommendation gets shit on.

With that being said, I'm just an accountant who knows shit about manufacturing squat, so i am very interested to see what comes of these potential partnership with msf.

[mr.speedy3]

Originally Posted by Stingray69 How about a on/off switch for all of us peeps with V2 APs that don't intend to upgrade. Basically all it needs to be is an OBD II connector male on one side female on the other with a switch in it. Install between the cable and the the factory port no cutting of wires needed. Still not sure why anyone would want to put up cash just to say it was their idea. When I invest green I expect return on investment.

Now... This is just a theory... But for $5 you could try it out.

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1194875899.html

I'm on the verge of snapping my axle (apparently). Only options are OEM or cheap as Chinese knock offs. It'd be nice to have one that supports more power than stock.

[El_Diablo]

Originally Posted by jm211 I see most people want to be a guinea pig. CS isnt asking for a guinea big, they are asking to parter with people, for a profit, in the development of new parts as anything they make based on recommendation gets shit on. With that bring said, I'm just an accountant who knows shit about manufacturing squat, so i am very interested to see what comes of these potential partnership with msf.

And I'm offering a partnership. @pmartz16; would be one of my test cars as well as my own so that we have a genjuan ( @pmartz16) & a genpu (my car) to verify fitment of a harness bar. I can do most of the prototyping as it is but Corksport has the means to make them on a much larger scale than I can.

If they don't pick up the product I will likely start manufacturing them at some point in time. Currently I'm in the process of trying to obtain a powder coating operation.

[pmartz16]

Maybe some corksprt seats to partner with the harness bar because a 5 point harness is useless without the proper holes for the belts. My legs and groin were so tired after mid ohio track day from holding myself in place. I am totally up for it. Would just need to make it look clean as I don't want a pile of shit in my car

[jm211]

Originally Posted by El_Diablo And I'm offering a partnership. @pmartz16; would be one of my test cars as well as my own so that we have a genjuan ( @pmartz16) & a genpu (my car) to verify fitment of a harness bar. I can do most of the prototyping as it is but Corksport has the means to make them on a much larger scale than I can. If they don't pick up the product I will likely start manufacturing them at some point in time. Currently I'm in the process of trying to obtain a powder coating operation.

You are an exception, along with a few others, my friend. I like your idea too!

[El_Diablo]

Pretty sure @Lewis7789; would be willing to be my test subject for an MS6. I doubt the market is as strong on those though & it would have to be a different design/fitment.

[silvapain]

MS3 AWD kit. Probably will never sell 100 of them; NCE. I'm making one for me either way.

[anavrinIV]

Originally Posted by silvapain MS3 AWD kit. Probably will never sell 100 of them; NCE. I'm making one for me either way.

If you figure out proper diff control I'll take one as well, I don't like the on/off method. I was pretty set to do it but this was the stopping factor

[El_Diablo]

I would be down for an MS3 AWD kit, I would also love you long time.

[Tokay444]

fyawdn. now make me a rwd kit.

[captain slow]

Originally Posted by silvapain MS3 AWD kit. Probably will never sell 100 of them; NCE. I'm making one for me either way.

Where's the thread for this?????

[Deldran]

I have a crazy idea and do not have the funds to help start it but I will put it out there.

A t3 and t4 flanged top mount manifold. Pair this with a downpipe for both ms3 and ms6.

The goal of pairing with a downpipe is this. Say you want to track and drag race. I'm going to use pte turbos as an example. For the track day you could run a 5558. Drag day a larger turbo within approximently the same mounting location. Vband dp to make the swap easy. Not sure about the 100 kits selling but I would jump on it

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 4

[mr.speedy3]

Aftermarket injectors!!!

[captain slow]

I would really love to help out, I just need engine bay CAD models for my ideas.

[anavrinIV]

Originally Posted by Deldran I have a crazy idea and do not have the funds to help start it but I will put it out there. A t3 and t4 flanged top mount manifold. Pair this with a downpipe for both ms3 and ms6. The goal of pairing with a downpipe is this. Say you want to track and drag race. I'm going to use pte turbos as an example. For the track day you could run a 5558. Drag day a larger turbo within approximently the same mounting location. Vband dp to make the swap easy. Not sure about the 100 kits selling but I would jump on it Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 4

the reason this isn't done is that the turbo doesn't fit between the engine and firewall without turning it 180* so the inlet is behind the engine and the dp heads out toward the battery

[Natey]

Longshot City, but I would LOVE a nice polished water filler neck with a built-in AST for my FD3S. Both stock pieces are made of plastic, the stock AST is in the way of a bigger intercooler (plus has a terrible record for failing), and you'd have a pretty cool/unique part that no one else offers. A lot of guys junk the water filler neck for one from an FC, which deletes the AST, but not all of us want to do that.
My Amemiya AST looks like a big polished tall-boy in my engine bay and I wanna 86 it.

Anyway, there's a pretty simple one and it might be a little money-maker. lol, You could blow out at LEAST a dozen of 'em in the US alone!!

[Deldran]

Originally Posted by anavrinIV the reason this isn't done is that the turbo doesn't fit between the engine and firewall without turning it 180* so the inlet is behind the engine and the dp heads out toward the battery

The purpose of a top mount is to take the firewall out of play. It should sit more on top of the engine instead back toward the firewall. I know I have seen Dustin's twisted top mount thread but I still think there has to be a way to make this possible. Maybe slide the turbo mount closer to the battery to allow more room for the downpipe to pass. I am not an engineer and honestly have not done any work in that part of my engine bay but it's surely got a be possible.

Maybe instead of an even runner tubular Mani something more like a steedspeed but make it so it actually flows. There are tons of different ways to get the end result I suggested so there surely has to be a way to make it happen

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 4

[silvapain]

Dustin made a top-mount manifold for a MS3. Alan from edge had it on his car.

Originally Posted by captain slow Where's the thread for this?????

I'll add it to my BATF or make a new thread when I actually start phase I on the car this winter.

[Kyle Undefined]

I'm more excited to see Dans thread than the parts that come out of this one.

[El_Diablo]

Originally Posted by Deldran The purpose of a top mount is to take the firewall out of play. It should sit more on top of the engine instead back toward the firewall. I know I have seen Dustin's twisted top mount thread but I still think there has to be a way to make this possible. Maybe slide the turbo mount closer to the battery to allow more room for the downpipe to pass. I am not an engineer and honestly have not done any work in that part of my engine bay but it's surely got a be possible. Maybe instead of an even runner tubular Mani something more like a steedspeed but make it so it actually flows. There are tons of different ways to get the end result I suggested so there surely has to be a way to make it happen Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 4

Just do a sidewinder, lol.

[SofaKingAwesome]

I think a Kim love doll would sell quite well. I'll just need to take some molds and will happily take on this burden. I actually do have a legit idea, but I need to take some measurements first.

[BigRedSpecial]

Kim doll isn't a legit idea?

[Lewis7789]

Originally Posted by El_Diablo Pretty sure @Lewis7789; would be willing to be my test subject for an MS6. I doubt the market is as strong on those though & it would have to be a different design/fitment.

Sorry for the late response but yes, I would like a harness bar for my MS6. But I very highly doubt CorkSport would pick them up since I also very highly doubt they would ever sell 100 of them. Maybe 5 to hard parkers and 3 to drivers. lulz.

[Tokay444]

Adjustable tubular lower control arms for the 3 would be total win.
That could be a big money maker for corksport, provided no one pukes a wheel.

[Easter Bunny]

Originally Posted by Tokay444 Adjustable tubular lower control arms for the 3 would be total win. That could be a big money maker for corksport, provided no one pukes a wheel.

Do they know how to make those in china?

[Tokay444]

Maybe we'll find out.