FluidMotorUnion
06-29-2011, 05:32 PM
So, in normal Fluid fashion, the E90 is once again apart. Don’t worry, it’s just for a minor cosmetic improvement. But now we can take pictures of the catch can by itself!
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch1.jpg
This is the part where I explain the catch can. Since I copied it from a post from last week, I'll just say that catch cans remove the nasty gunk from the PCV system before venting to the atmosphere.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch2.jpg
To complement the lack of FMU-specific branding on the stacks, we went with a very tasteful sandblast design of our logo.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch3.jpg
At the business end of the catch can, we’ve got two black A/N fittings for both engine banks, along with another thimble filter for ventilation to the atmosphere.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch4.jpg
As always, just because this part of the can faces the firewall, doesn’t mean we don’t care about the weld quality or fit and finish. Attention to detail is key.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch5.jpg
Connection to solid ground is made by the way of the two “legs” of the can that bolt to part of the throttle bodies.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch6.jpg
And the polish, ohhhhh the polish. Can’t forget about that. It contrasts against the more matte-like finish of the stacks’ arms, but isn’t so shiny that it’ll blind people at an outdoor car show. Although…
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch7.jpg
Finally, today’s been a complete whirlwind over at the FMU office. First, we appeared on Top Gear’s front page (http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/fmu-velocity-stacks-2011-06-29). Now, we’re on the front page of Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/5816768/these-beautiful-velocity-stacks-are-works-of-art/gallery/1), which your humble narrator has been reading and worshipping for years. It’s a truly humbling experience to be bumping elbows with the Internet’s biggest and greatest car blogs, and we’re excited for the coverage.
It’s been a big week at Fluid, and we can’t wait to keep this momentum going for some time!
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch1.jpg
This is the part where I explain the catch can. Since I copied it from a post from last week, I'll just say that catch cans remove the nasty gunk from the PCV system before venting to the atmosphere.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch2.jpg
To complement the lack of FMU-specific branding on the stacks, we went with a very tasteful sandblast design of our logo.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch3.jpg
At the business end of the catch can, we’ve got two black A/N fittings for both engine banks, along with another thimble filter for ventilation to the atmosphere.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch4.jpg
As always, just because this part of the can faces the firewall, doesn’t mean we don’t care about the weld quality or fit and finish. Attention to detail is key.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch5.jpg
Connection to solid ground is made by the way of the two “legs” of the can that bolt to part of the throttle bodies.
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch6.jpg
And the polish, ohhhhh the polish. Can’t forget about that. It contrasts against the more matte-like finish of the stacks’ arms, but isn’t so shiny that it’ll blind people at an outdoor car show. Although…
http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/play_catch7.jpg
Finally, today’s been a complete whirlwind over at the FMU office. First, we appeared on Top Gear’s front page (http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/fmu-velocity-stacks-2011-06-29). Now, we’re on the front page of Jalopnik (http://jalopnik.com/5816768/these-beautiful-velocity-stacks-are-works-of-art/gallery/1), which your humble narrator has been reading and worshipping for years. It’s a truly humbling experience to be bumping elbows with the Internet’s biggest and greatest car blogs, and we’re excited for the coverage.
It’s been a big week at Fluid, and we can’t wait to keep this momentum going for some time!