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So which of the two semis do you reckon is better? Not that a semi of any sort is good for anything much, but I digress.

Advice: Don't bother with cams, have a think about cam gears however. A smaller version of the 2860 turbo would suit - either a -7 or a -9. Personally I prefer the -9's but each to their own. A twin plate clutch with a lightened flywheel is a good idea. Also check the Nismo AFM's as they will work at higher air flows than stock without the mucking about that the Z32's entail.

Actually the tyre as often as not weighs the same or more than the rim it attaches to. So the unsprung weight differential betwwen say a 17" & an 18" rim (assuming they are good rims not chrome rubbish) is minimal. As an example a rim + tyre is of the order of 20kg in a 50kg corner. More tyre width equals more grip (generally). So a fatter tyre on the rear will promote understeer. Which is pretty much what Skylines do anyway. I would strongly recommend the same size tyre on both ends as it will help the balance and allow them to be rotated to even the wear out a little.

Actually I am pretty sure I messed that up. 2 port for ABS 3 for no like you say. The parts listed should be 3 port, not 2. It was my description which is wrong the part number is ok AFAIK. Also the non ABS master cylinders are typically a size down from the ABS type. So whereas a Brembo GTR will run a 17/16" cylinder for ABS they run a 1" for non ABS. The Sumitomos are 1" & 15/16" respectively. So my thing has a 17/16" unit which replaced a 1" unit when I changed the brakes over.

Try 46010-05U01 & 46010-05U21. Should be a 1" bore, 2 line output unit from the N1 R32 R with Brembos. Not sure if it is a "BM57", however.

The smaller diameter track tyres will be cheaper - quite a bit cheaper. Also 19's have somewhat limited availability due to fewer people running them. First step is to figure out what tyre you want (eg Bridgestone RE55, Toyoa RA1 Yokohama etc etc) then find out if you can get them in the size you want then find out how much they are. From a performance point of view the rim diameter is down the bottom of things to worry about.

Going back to the original post - you said you wanted to upgrade everything for adjustability. A couple points 1. You dont really need to. 2. Much of the Nismo stuff doesn't adjust anyway. If stuff is flogged out by all means replace it. But replacing stuff for the sake of it is expensive. Nismo stuff is here: http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/competition/lb/skyliner33.html

Transverse arms are usually referred to as control arms. The front has two - upper & lower. The rear has three. A lower arm and two upper arms. The front upper arm is usually known as a the traction arm/rod. The thing in the previous post is a castor rod and or tension rod.

Having recetly tried to buy some CE28's there is some bad news. Rays appear to have reduced the range of colours & offsets of a number of rims they offered. Upshot is there is a chance you may not get the rim you want in the colour you want anymore. So be a bit carefull. As an aside if anyone has any CE28 (10 spoke) in a 17*9 +15 in titanium silver let me know.

I have one. A little underwhelmed to be honest.

Run front callipers on the fronts, rears on the rears. Otherwise your balance will be rubbish. Nothing wrong with Sumitomo rears either. Front rotors are 324x30mm for R33/R34 GTR's. Rotors are the same on the 33's & 34's - on the front anyway. Rear is a little more complicated but basically the same.

It looks neat, clean & the engine mods are quite reasonable. Dark blue GT-R's are rare so that is in its favour. Check the paint code: Dark blue pearl (TH1) Don't worry about the oiling issues in a road car. You need to know this: The modification involved a different drive arrangement for the oil pump on later model cars. Unless you launch the thing stupidly alot & unless the harmonic balancer is stuffed you shouldn't have an issue. I never did with an early GT-R I had. As for oil volume. Motor takes 4.5 litres according to the manual. Just tip in the full five litre container & don't worry about it any more. GT-R's are well engineered cars. As long as they are looked after & not abused they will do you right. Golden rule: Buy a good one, not a cheap one.

They don't really have a distinct series one & two. Having said that there were running changes made at different times. See here: R32 GT-R’s Gross production quantity 43,934 units Production quantity classified by type 40,390 control vehicles NISMO 560 unit V specifications 1,453 unit V specifications II 1,303 units 228 N1 based specifications Under carriage number division GT - R NISMO (marketing quantity 500 units) Under carriage number 100000 – 100560 Prior-term type: 1989 August 21st - Under carriage number 000051 – 017466 Mid-term type: 1991 August 20th - Under carriage number 212001 – Latter-term type: 1993 January - Under carriage number 300001 - 314649 Register quantity of classified by year type 1989 system (1989) 4,555 units 1990 system (1990) 8,426 units 1991 system (1991) 7,081 units 1992 system (1992) 7,961 units 1993 system (1993) 6,204 units 1994 system (1994) 7,465 units Standard setting body color Prior-term type Gang ray metallic (KH2) Jet silver metallic (KG1) Dark blue pearl (TH1) Lead pearl metallic (AH3) Black pearl metallic (732) Mid-term type/latter-term type Crystal white (326) Spark silver metallic (KL0) Gang ray metallic (KH2) Lead pearl metallic (AH3) Black pearl metallic (732) Prior-term type 1989.8.21 Debut at that time price: 445 ten thousand It comes after ƒnƒRƒXƒJ and ƒPƒ“ƒ?ƒŠ and it debuts the victory of group A as a purpose as 3rd generation GT-R Total length 4,545mm?~ full 1,755mm?~ total height 1,340mm wheel base 2,615mm Vehicle weight 1,430kg The highest output 280ps/6,800rpm largest torque 36.0kg-m/4,400rpm Engine type RB26DETT total cubic displacement 2,568cc * Adoption of twin ceramic turbocharger * Electronic control torque split 4WD (ATTESA E-TS) adoption Adoption of *4 wheel multi-link suspension Adoption of *225/50-16 inch tire ƒjƒXƒ‚ 1989.3.11 Sale at that time price: 441 ten thousand 560 units were produced as a Gr-A evolution model. * Turbine wheel material of turbocharger from ceramics modification to metal * Adding the air intake to the front bumper * Addition of hood top mall * Modification of side sill protector * Addition of small-sized rear spoiler * Abolition of rear wiper The abolition of *ABS * Abolition of air conditioner Abolition of *I/C grille * Vehicle weight 1,400kg (the light weight conversion of 30kg) Mid-term type 1991.8.20 Sale at that time price: 451 ten thousand * Addition of side impact door beam * Driver's seat SRS air back option setting * Addition of seat belt warning light * Adoption of shocking absorption steering wheel pad * Adoption of interior resistance to flame conversion material * Modification of headlight lens and H1 conversion of valve * Vehicle weight 1,480kg (the increase of 50kg) Latter-term type 1993.2.3 Sale at that time price: 454.5 ten thousand * Clutch structure from push system modification to pulling system Modifying rear diff. cover form from the *94 model V specifications 1993.2.3 Sale at that time price: 526 ten thousand Commemorating Gr-A3 year successive victories, it sells * Total height +15 it makes 1,355mm * ƒuƒŒƒ“ƒ{ corporation make brake caliper - and adoption of rotor Adoption of *BBS aluminum wheel Tire adoption of *225/50-17 size * Vehicle weight 1,500kg (the increase of 20kg) V specifications II 1994.2.14 Sale at that time price: 529 ten thousand Commemorating Gr-A4 year successive victories, it sells Tire modification to *245/45-17 size * Adoption of private sticker N1 At that time price: Control vehicle based 430.5 ten thousand V ƒXƒy?[ƒbƒNƒx?[ƒX 509 ten thousand V specifications II base 512 ten thousand It sells as the pace vehicle for N1 durable race/lace participation * Adding the air intake to the front bumper * Addition of hood top mall * Abolition of rear wiper The abolition of *ABS * Abolition of air conditioner Abolition of *I/C grille * Adding the baffle plate for brake cooling * Headlight from projector system modification to suspicious looking 2 light systems Also the based vehicle respectively simultaneously with *V specifications ¤ V specifications II sale modification From *V specifications base turbine wheel material of turbocharger from ceramics modification to metal

Chris knows his stuff & you can't argue with his lap speed - you will need to find five & a half seconds to match him! For what it is worth the static camber has to be thought of in combination with the spring rate & sway bar stiffness. Having said that the more -ve camber you chuck at the front of an R32 around Wanneroo the more they appear to enjoy it.

In WA neither CAMS nor the series run events. They are run by the car clubs themselves. See here. 2010SESeriesRegulations.pdf

We have precisely two tracks over here. Both CAMS. Sorry I didn't explain myself re tyres. I was trying to reference rules that prohibit the use of R comp tyres & force you to use harder more road biased stuff. Which don't work well nor last well.

Well my experience is completely the opposite. The CAMS speed series over here brings heaps of new people into the sport & basically allows people to run whatever they like. So it is both easy to get into & sanctions by CAMS. Last year some 300+ individuals entered one or more of our events. A great many people move on to racing. For that matter many entrants do sprints etc because they no longer have the time or inclination to run full blown race meetings. Some people do both. Some people (like me) enjoy it for what it is. The problem I have with most "time attack" class structures is that it forces you to run on sht tyres.

For what it is worth: In WA the CAMS sanctioned sprint series has a completely different slass structure to that talked about here. It is a championship series too. The people running it are progressive too for that matter. See www.speedeventseries.com if you are interested. Mostly the term time attack is used by people who heard about it on a DVD they got with a Fast Fours mag & who do not understand that this sort of nonsense (ie sprints) has been going on for years.

Good on you. Yeah a good program would have helped enormously letting people know what went on & where to go etc. I bought a couple bottles before I saw the lines, thought fk this & went looking for the free stuff. I'm not a big fan of the coppers either. But I guess that they were there means they weren't out tazering some poor bastard.

Everyone claims they would rather go to a normal race meeting. Yet no one goes to the normal race meetings...... Why didn't you drink the free water on offer? It is actually a requirement that venues offer water. Just a matter of finding it. It was in the race office by the way & other spots too. Would have cost someone a fortune as it was all out of 20 litre bottles. No point carping about food & drink prices. They are the same wherever you go.

Because like it or not taxpayers dollars are spent on a huge range of sporting venues across the state. The new athletics track in Bunno for example - tax payers dollars. South West Academy of Sport - tax payers dollars. It goes on & on. Why should motorsport miss out? The bottom line is the kind of money needed for the upgrades on the cards is not a commercially viable proposition for the WASCC - or anyone else for that matter. So it is either government money or keep what you have got.

Ah ok I missed it then. I did see the car parked up behind the pits but obviously didn't hear the PA announcement. I saw the BMW doing laps but again the PA is not always audible when you are walking aroung looking at stuff. Hence I didn't realise it was Geoff Brabham driving. Maybe next year they can get him back in his IMSA Nissan. I understand peoples frustrations. It was a golden opportunity to showcase motorsport in WA. All credit to those who thought it up & put it on. I guess the frustrations creep in when people want everything to be perfect. Access to Wanneroo has been a problem ever since I have been going there & doubtless before too. There were always huge queues before the touring car races - but it has got better over the years. I think that alot of people who went wouldn't have ordinarily attended anything like that hence whinged. In reality it was no worse than any decent sized festival. For what it is worth I barely got held up on the way in & there was no real problems leaving. There again I didn't try & front at 11:00am.

Venue is not the issue. The biggest issues I had were two fold. 1. You could count on the fingers of one hand the number of competitors who actually drove hard, F1 car included. On the flip side a lot of them put in a big effort to get here for the two laps offered. 2. The "special guests" appeared to be ensconsed in the VIP area. Apparently Geoff Brabham was there as was Alan Jones. Is it too hard to get them out on track in something? Anyway I hope they get it up & running permanently. I just cant see how in the absense of an f1 car or similar it can be sustained, however. Too many people there just didn't get it. There was, for example, a T70 Lola as driven by Paul Hawkins. I reckon of the approximately three people who stopped and looked at it only one of them had any understanding of what it represented.

Yes I understand that. My point is that the crowd controllers - in that case the police - were as much as anything the cause of the problem. Overwhelmingly people are sensible and dont need controlling to anywhere near the extent put about by police & others. As an example wait to you hear the pre game warnings from the coppers when it comes to the Ashes game at the WACA. You would think the place was a powderkeg waiting to go off. I don't need a cavity search to dissuade me from carrying on like a twat when the game gets a bit slow in the post lunch session... Anyway crowds don't cause problems. Heavy handed muppets working as security on the other hand, do.

Lets see. One was a packed football stadium with standing room only & fenced barriers in front of the spectators. As the mobs rushed to get there in time for kick off the specators at the front were crushed against the fencing. How does that even vaguely relate to being stuck in traffic on the way to Wanneroo? Wanneroo can and has held far more than the crowd there on Sunday. 30,000+ used to turn up for the V8's. Without the traffic problems experienced on Sunday too I might add. Football - you are right I don't know which dodgy, busted arse countries will bribe their way to the "earn" the right to host future world cups. I just expect that television rights & timing basically preclude it ever being run here.