I've heard , john c mentioned it also, that a spacer under the tbi body could help power, mileage, torque. -----Original Message----- From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Lindh Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 5:38 PM To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [elky] Re: Close-up Photography Question It's a carburetor spacer, but I suppose you could use it to space up a 4 barrel throttle body higher. It's square bore flange (not spread bore or Dominator). Do you need a throttle body spacer for something? TBI? -- Chris Lindh http://www.PartsForSpeed.com On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 6:31 PM, Jim <jdos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Chris, > Was that picture a throttle body extension ? > > Jim > > -----Original Message----- > From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf > Of Chris Lindh > Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 3:39 PM > To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [elky] Re: Close-up Photography Question > > I've been pleased with Eibach's product, but it appears they only make > kits for the V6 CTS, which is odd. > > If you find something let me know and I'll price it. I can drop ship > truck accessories too: step bars, tonneaus, you name it. > > -- > Chris Lindh > http://www.PartsForSpeed.com > > > On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 4:25 PM, Mongar, Brian <Brian.Mongar@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >> Thanks, was just looking to check it out, don't have anything in mind but > have been considering a lowering kit for some time now, but most kits are > only about .75 to 1 inch and that to me is sort of hard to justify, would > like 2 in the back for sure. >> >> Thank You >> Brian Mongar >> CBSHOME REAL ESTATE >> 402.880.8899 >> >> Sent from my Treo? Pro on the Now Network? from Sprint® >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 2:52 PM >> To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Subject: [elky] Re: Close-up Photography Question >> >> >> We are still uploading products, the site is still in beta-testing. >> There are a bunch of products in the Air & Fuel section, especially >> the Carbs & Accessories subsection... but that's no help for you on >> the V. >> >> Also check out the eBay store: http://stores.ebay.com/CobbParts-com >> >> I can supply just about any performance part available, so if there is >> something you need (want) I can price it for you. If you have part >> numbers that helps but if not I can do the research. >> >> Thanks >> -- >> Chris Lindh >> http://www.PartsForSpeed.com >> >> >> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 3:45 PM, Mongar, Brian <Brian.Mongar@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >>> The photo. Sorry was trying to check out your site. Looks nice but I am > not sure I have figured it out, when I go thru your categories on the left, > it appears there is nothing in any of them. Am I doing something wrong? >>> >>> Thought I would see if you had any fun parts for the V, after seeing that > nice photo. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Chris Lindh >>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 1:57 PM >>> To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>> Subject: [elky] Re: Close-up Photography Question >>> >>> Thanks, the part or the photo? The CSR spacer is a CNC'd work of art, >>> four hole on the carb side, open on the intake side... they're >>> expensive though and so far I have had zero interest in them... but my >>> other CSR items have done well... >>> >>> The photo could be better with more clean white light. Also I need a >>> matte white background, since you can see reflections in the gloss. >>> The photo quality compared to my old point and shoot... no comparison, >>> should have bought a DSLR the day I started the business (duh). >>> -- >>> Chris Lindh >>> http://www.PartsForSpeed.com >>> >>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Mongar, Brian <Brian.Mongar@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: >>>> That looks impressive. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:elky-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Chris Lindh >>>> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 1:37 PM >>>> To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Subject: [elky] Re: Close-up Photography Question >>>> >>>> Sure sign me up for the list... >>>> >>>> I should have mentioned the major source of my problems is using compact > fluorescent bulbs that are "warm" color meaning they are slightly yellow to > approximate incandescent bulbs (bought for household lighting)... so the > white background I'm using ends up yellowish. Photoshop helps but I'd > rather do as little editing as possible, since I'm going to be photographing > a LOT of parts over time. >>>> >>>> I should probably try a couple shop lights with incandescent bulbs > (100W, "pure white"?)... worth a shot given what I might spend on a flash. >>>> >>>> See the attached photo. Not a terrible shot but you can see the areas > that are not white. I want the background to be totally gone - no shadows > or other colors. I know I can cut the background out in Photoshop but that > is more steps. >>>> >>>> I'm going to have to read the T1i manual about the white balance, that > trick sounds like a winner. >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 1:24 PM, Ray Buck <rbuck@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>> I use a Canon Speedlight 220. It's one of the bottom of the line > models. >>>>> But it works very nicely...for flash fill. Not really for macro >>>>> stuff. (I have a 430EX on my Amazon wish list.) Some experiments >>>>> I've done indicate that natural or some form of continuous light is >>>>> better than a strobe...at least the way I did it. To answer your >>>>> question directly, none of the strobes (Canon Speedlights and their >>>>> equivalents) will illuminate for more than a fraction of a > second...including slaves. >>>>> >>>>> A couple of suggestions: Use "daylight" incandescent lamps (stay away >>>>> from >>>>> fluorescent) to provide lighting from a couple of angles to eliminate >>>>> shadows...or as you said, even lighting. More in a different >>>>> paragraph about white balance. >>>>> >>>>> Re-reading the linked article, I see how this could be done with a >>>>> remote strobe. It wouldn't have to remain on any longer than the TTL >>>>> logic tells it to. You'd just need a remote hot shoe or an IR trigger >>>>> signal...but I've read people complain about the IR stuff; they seem >>>>> to prefer hard wiring. I think I would too, but the photos there show > a wireless remote trigger. >>>>> I'll assume it's RF activated based on what seems to be an antenna on > it. >>>>> >>>>> The attached photo is one I did in my experimentation. I was using >>>>> natural light plus a fill flash. I found that with that particular >>>>> subject, I had to set the camera to manual and stop down three full >>>>> stops to get an exposure without hot spots. Might have had something >>>>> to do with the reflective nature of the packaging, but that's what it >>>>> took...from f8 (which is what the camera's meter indicated) to f22. >>>>> >>>>> I really like that Strobist site. I'm gonna have to try some of the >>>>> things suggested there. One thing I read was: >>>>> "It is important to mention that I could have done this with two plain >>>>> old desk lamps, too. Just balance to tungsten, tripod the (shooting) >>>>> camera and move the lights in or out to alter the lighting ratio." >>>>> >>>>> That's good to remember. I dunno if you've messed around with your >>>>> white balance in the camera, but I found a trick on a web page that >>>>> worked well for me. Instead of using a #14 gray card to set WB with, >>>>> cover the lens of the camera with a white plastic bag (these work well >>>>> for limiting/diffusing the strobe's output, too) and shoot your light > source...directly at it. >>>>> Then use that image to set a custom white balance in the camera. >>>>> Make sure you set it back to auto before moving on to the next shot. >>>>> >>>>> That site's "Welcome" page has a very kool image of a fluorescent >>>>> lamp...which appears to be switched on, but I don't see how. Real >>>>> neat trick. >>>>> >>>>> I think John Christensen is the expert here. He's been doing it for a >>>>> long time with jewelry. >>>>> >>>>> One last thing. I run a very small mailing list for photographers. >>>>> It started out with 4 of us who are "the usual suspects" at the local >>>>> race track. It's grown and includes JC and Jim Dos. If you'd like to >>>>> be added, let me know. I keep subscription to manual mode to keep the > riff-raff out. >>>>> Well, except I let me in and I guess that's sorta self-defeating. :) >>>>> Lemme know if ya wanna sign up for it. Btw, the PWAL lives there, > too. >>>>> >>>>> Ray >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> At 10:24 AM 12/4/2009, you wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> My Canon T1i is taking great photos of the family, scenery, etc. but >>>>>> the close up photos of parts aren't turning out as well as I'd hoped. >>>>>> The reason is obvious. Even with multiple lamps I don't have enough >>>>>> lighting. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm going to build a light box per this blog: >>>>>> >>>>>> http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-to-diy-10-macro-photo-studio >>>>>> .html >>>>>> >>>>>> My question is: he is using a flash for lighting - do all flashes >>>>>> have a feature where you can turn them to "on" for a few seconds to >>>>>> illuminate your subject? Or will I need a remote cord? 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