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Bit of everything just getting into learning about it. Read quite a bit and applying slowly to my car (my build in motorsport section) I like the top level stuff and also bang for buck stuff the average punter can do... but done correctly... not just slap together to look good

Topstage does dry carbon roof for $2200 or $2800 installed ...ish for R32 GTR I don't know how much of the roof it replaces but give you an idea

+1 would be relevant to my interests as well

Last Thursday I went to Barbagallo for No limits night... it was one of those nights that lent itself to not a lot of track time with track incidents taking a lot of time only got out 4 x long track and 2 x short track The brake fluid leak reared its head again ... in the end it was deemed it was the cap leaking as nothing was around the unions so quick thinking and good glove work from my mate yielded the below to see it we could stop it / stem the tide so the night wouldn't end early and bingo... worked perfectly no more issues - weird ! With the limited time I had on track I was impressed with how the car felt a lot more braking, mid corner speed (basically no understeer) and good drive out of corners, there is some tweeking to do obviously but its how Ive wanted the car to feel from the start. Found some issues with more rear squat and the softer sway bars the tyres are getting chopped. We have 70mm clearance after chopping some of the guard away... no enough it seems so more will have to go In the end I got a 63.4X long track lap and 54.5X short track lap with same tyres that 1 sec taking off my last PB ... the car has more in it with this setup prob another 0.5 / 1 sec just in setup and driving Much to learn with driving skill and consistency and also need to grow some balls and push a bit harder too but all in all a decent result so far so looking forward to more seat time

why for you torment me !!!! but good to see u be out again

yeah tight fit and too low so its bumper off drive onto trailer bumper on.... hey im not baller spec enough for an airbag trailer etc but its 4 fast clips to hold it on for the trailer and then 4 bolts either side accessed through those two blanking panels to secure it properly for the track - not too bad until I can come up with something that improves that

Thanks Dale...2 of the back port connections to the bmc where not tight... weren't loose as such but given heat and viscosity of brake fluid prob enough to squeeze some juice through them and out. Everything else we went over twice and looks ok so have tightened and will monitor that. Im out this Thurs again so will get a better idea of the newer setup and can relay info for anyone interested in DIY splitter etc and hopefully the brake fluid stays where it should from now on I was busy at the track the other day so didn't get any track photos but this is how the splitter etc finished up for those interested

The direct changes I made to the braking system were the 2 piece rotors moved up from a bm44 to bm 50 and new brake fluid. Lost above half the bmc fluid in 5 laps and not the previous 20 odd (unless it was actually happening just not enough yet to notice) I didnt lose pedal feel other than the usual brakes are too hot feel only came in to let car cool down and noticed then? And it wasnt sprayed everywhere was more a leak from the top and air under the bonnet caught it and spread it a bit ....Thoughts? Havent checked cap etc yet Reference to overall improved braking came from above + new suspension + splitter combo (obviously dont know specifically as all changed at once)

Yeah go for it more info the better I think... good luck and let us know how you go. Well first time out at tuning session yesterday everything mostly went well. Its a point and shoot track with only 1 high speed straight and corner the rest is twisty. The car was very balanced the splitter didnt break haha and basically just has a few scrape marks on the bottom of it which tells me the ride height of it all is pretty spot on Biggest thing I noticed so far was the braking.... the new combo massively shortens braking distance. But whether this is because Im carrying less terminal speed because the front is now a big brick or just the new suspension,splitter, is helping obviously unknown at this stage as all this is just seat of the pants but feels like the later for sure Had an issue with brake fluid spat out of the new bmc.. it doesnt seem to be leaking anywhere under pressure but it spat from max level to half way down.....maybe cap leaking?? Or just too full and pressurised with higher temps?? Anyone had similar please throw me a suggestion so will look at that Also will need to run some brake ducting blanking everything off the front is cool and all but brakes cook easily Overall reasonably successful first test I think and going in the right direction

As above the both sides situation This is for track in r32 gtst Ive always been in camp 2 - 8kg Front 6 rear with 27mm front sway and 24 mm rear sway - then moved to 7kg front and 4kg rear with same larger sways now.... tomorrow is my first trial in Camp 1... 11kg front with 5kg rear and back to standard sways - cant say im not nervous about it but hey MCA do know what they are talking about so I'll listen... for now

will be interesting for sure... unfortunately the golden rule of racing of only changing one thing at a time was thrown out the window here but hey time will tell

first roll out with a lot of the new stuff on Friday arvo for a tuning session ... car should be fairly different to drive Id imagine, but don't know maybe not.. we will see I think the splitter thing is worth a go for not much coin and just some hours toiling away - can only give it a go to learn sh*t pics and all but front splitter nearly complete just some tidying up to do

New rims arrived ... I gotta say although I like nice rims etc Ive never really been a 'wheel guy'... but I admit I like these Also started working on the splitter, very trial and error. Im making it up based off what Ive seen others do and putting bits of ideas together Sits 65mm off the ground - 185 wide, those tabs on the side are yet to be bent up. its 120mm leading edge from the airdam The airdam is large with no lip on the GTR bar and few aesthetic bend in there I don't like but hey its a version I and my first go The honeycombe ally core stuff with .5m ally either side is very light and strong... I don't know how it relates to anything else people make but I just have to fit the mounting points up to the chassis and I'm at total weight of 6.1kg so prob get away with about 7.XX all up Its very strong as a complete unit and fits on like a glove, which is great Any thoughts suggestions or input welcome !

^^ alot of drifters use a 4 speed g-force, also tti boxes

hmmm I was going to try the club racer next (currently using HC+) ... maybe not as im pretty heavy in the brake pedal as is

^^ interesting you say Bilsteins also the s14 next to mine in my garage is full setup 500hp 2j has $4500 worth of custom bilsteins in it... absolutely awesome to drive (and co drive in which is more often) I know they are different cars etc etc but when we get mine on the track we'll both be driving both cars will be interesting to compare certain things... other option was KW variant 3's but at $4000 odd I still prob would've gone to MCA golds for that coin for tried and proven etc

howd you go with your first crack at decent aero ?? which bit you changing front or rear ? ive opted for cheaper version first as I know i'll prob smash it lol

Finished installing all new stuff last night ... bar the new rims that are not here yet and front splitter in progress i'll go get a wheel alignment and have a few tuning sessions to see how it goes MCA recommended 11kg front and 5kg rear springs based on details I gave them about the car and tracks I run. We have more point and shoot tracks not a lot of high speed cornering unfortunately so he suggested a softer spring rate than usually apparently ... i'll go with what they say for obvious reasons and only $50 / per spring to change if necessary from jumping up and down n the front and back of the car which I know is a highly sophisticated testing mechanism ...lol.. they are far stiffer and progressive than what was in there previously

Ok trying for more consistent updates here after numerous more track days everything is still strong and good... insert thumbs up here ! the wing stays have been powdercoated back a recent track night at Barbs going into the last corner I pushed a bit too hard and ran outta talent with my left wheel on the grass binned it into the sandbox, nothing crazy but cracked up front carbon lip good enough for it to be turfed and that's now going the be the 'splitter' bar with origin bar now being the normal one recent track day at collie was great 40 + hot laps, passenger rides and also push to try and go fast sometimes too + cruise sessions ..good day out Since then the car is up on jacks stands... The MCA reds have turned up and gone in I picked up some second hand Project Mu 2 piece rotors that where still in good nick, so will skim those disks and use them but also got a new set of the newer carbon replacement rotors + motorsport pads which can go in later As many have recommended with MCA suspension they recommend going to standard sways bars so the whilelines come out and standard ones with all new links going in... weight saving of 7kg right there.. Also to complete my little splurge I could help myself... rolling around on the rota grids that I have a heap of from drifting are obviously very heavy. So in the event of not chasing power but moreso reducing weight I bought some lightweight rims Ce28rt Black Editions - 18 x 9.5 +14 front (8.1kg) and 18 x 10.5 +15 rear (8.6kg) - they are on the way now and should have them by mid next week, i'll prob run 265 a050's around and see how that goes. Given the rotas are heavy + been powdercoated they weigh 12.5kg each so between the new rims, different sways, 2 piece rotas and going back to a 265 tyres I looks like i'll reduce unsprung weight and rotational mass by about 21kg and + sways adding to weigh loss should be a total of about 28kgish car should be back on track in a few weeks

Thanks mate... ill learn one day ? Car seems quick ... just need to practice practice and get better lines more consistantly Big wing is big I was actually quite surprised mainly that the depth of it. Same as richo etc is using and quite a few others so hopefully does the job

so rear wing stays done and wing on... not 100% complete they are getting powdercaoted black and have to clean some stuff up. stays 100% solid and very light weight few laps at a tuning session with rear wing at zero angle etc good starting point, its not a high speed track but did give me back rear end stability compared to previous... much testing etc to come with the few changes coming few quick phone vids a friend took below... dont know how to embed then etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFEqLibwDck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTa2DVKfaNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTa2DVKfaNs MCA suspension is in transit... materials for front splitter etc all ordered, half I have collected the rest be next week Id say

Hi all Got the following for sale: R32 gtst TEIN drift coilovers - 7kg F 4 kg R, great condition dont get good for circuit + other stuff too did good lap times in my car with them - $800 ono Rota Grids 18 x 9.5 + 20 pair with 18 x 10 + 15 pair - freshly powdercoated black used a 3 events few light marks good cond, hass shagged tyres on them - $750 Nexen N6000 tyres 2 x 235/45/18 - brand new - $140 AIR jack system - new. 2 x K Sport Airjacks, fittings + proper lines to finish system just need to end lines to where you want and get bottle attachment - $800 (air jacks are $750 for one retail) R32 Cusco Strut brace - Front.... blue adjustable from middle. Avg paint - $100 Strut brace rear - generic adjustable from both ends - was in my R32 gtst may fit others that strut towers are close to same width Will be slightly ono if reasonable or purchase a few things etc but dont be silly If interested or for pics please PM me or 0411173970 Thanks

All good im pretty slack sometimes ... recently got reinspired for the 4 doors myself recent article on speedhunters for jap time attack had a r34 sedan 700hp rb25 running a 57.xx lap pretty cool as thats quick! Go the sedans ?? Keep at it

One of the setup problems I was facing using numerous parts from different stuff in combination was the castor rods in the PBM package when mounted to the original point wouldnt allow anymore than 5deg castor As a result of this and other things no doubt I have been getting massive understeer... now I combatted this with the right foot therefore rear end oversteer but obviously not the real way to go, as such we moved the mounting point for the front of the castor foward and braced etc we now have a nice 7.5 deg castor... this has improved turn in alot during a tuning session prior to Xmas had along of seat time... I know its not natsoft etc but harrys lap timer showed me a 63.71 sec lap at barbs and was fun times about 3/4 through the day coming down back straight things got a little loose in the rear and got called in by a fellow driver who passed me.... came in and my Origin rear wing with make shift gurney snapped ! haha having a break over xmas period I have only done one track night that was In Feb ... driving with no wing etc was differrent and pretty loose but was good to try different setups on the car... so I was rocking the street car look for a bit Alas... I cant help it... Im a wing guy... I ordered a Topstage V3 big daddy wing ... it has been received and is currently being put on the car right now. The wing stays which I have yet to see are not going to be so subtle as what I wanted when I went it to talk to the guys doing it vs what was going to happen at the end of the conversation changed a fair bit ha... will see what it comes out like I am driving the car again in two days time to trial it I seem to have a problem... but anyway... since the wing was bought and being put on I have a spare Origin front bumper and thought I would start to mock up a front splitter etc to potentially use moving forward this will be made out of honeycombe composite for the splitter and Ultrabond composite for the additional bits, so not full awesome carbon and cheap enough but also strong and decent enough this will also be fully and easily removeable as one full unit with front bumper as will the rear wing as I still want to be able to just drive this thing for fun ! while I was rolling i thought why not... so I have also ordered some MCA reds they are on the way soon .... will be starting with 11kg front springs and 5kg rear as recommended but obviously after testing etc that will probably change From it weighing in at 1270 kg i managed to remove 20kgs via things like passenger seat and a few other things and running approx 15ltrs of fuel not 35 - 40kg I dropped another 20kg odd so weighed in at 1232 kg so thats 1316 with driver... i dont know how or why but car at 1200kg without driver would be nice so I think thats it for now but over the next few weeks things should start to change / develop more I really dont know where this is going to end up at the moment lol..... all I know is im still having fun with it and enjoying develpoing the car .... which way and how the car will be developed from this point I might be heaps might be nothing haha

hey ..... yeah sorry been a while .. thanks for the interest i'll update so since I left off prior to xmas was just doing a heap of driving with the car as is ..seat time on totally shagged 050's i managed offical time of 64 flat at Barbagallo runninng out of tyres I bought some 295 Hankook softs from over east that were brand new but 2 years old... so reasonably hard but good enough price to get and has yielded some Ok results and scrubbed up decently after 2 track outtings They fit good one the front even ..go the tubs I did some fun track days taking passengers etc down at our Collie track, point and shoot track but good for something different Car going really strong mechanically and finding my groove in the seat