So, for the first bit of news, it looks like the project is on hold for a little while. Got hit with some unexpected problems, and money is way too tight right now. Hopefully by mid spring to early summer I can begin again.
That said, I did get some things for xmas from my dad to play with in the meantime.
ADXL335 Accelerometer
This is more towards the audio side, but figured it might be interesting to some people on here.
I'll be using this thing to properly deaden the car. Nothing is off the table, welding, bracing, lead, and normal deadening. I'll also be conducting a sound deadener shootout, with the goal of finding the abosolute best viscoelastic deadener, while also showing how lousy a deadener peel n seal is.
Dwyer Magnehelic Gauge
I'll be using this to improve the aerodynamics on the car, to help lessen wind/road noise. Measures in inches of water, which is sensitive enough to measure pressure differentials due to aerodynamic loads on the car. First up will be getting my radiator duct optimized.