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Very sorry to hear and see the pics. This is getting all too common lately.

RAZOR32 and sau_man - haven't even sighted them under my 17s with a rotor or a caliper yet so guessing at the moment... i've seen the smaller AP 6 piston kit with 355 under 17s, but I could be dreaming with these bigger calipers! Would drop to a 343, but I reckon that size will be too small for the caliper. The thing going for these calipers are the low deck high. guesty - hadn't thought of an M5 rotor, good idea. sau_man did get be thinking with his FPV rotor set up. I figure if I get a good set up from the start it will reduce overall brake costs in time as a nice big two piece with big pads and heaps of cooling with take heat better than something smaller that needs fresh rotors and pads all the time. CSC can do custom rotors so we'll make something work. Yeah there are so good ex-NASCAR buys out of the states. You'll find pads are cheap too.

Got some new 18" boots for the beemer yesterday. They look small in the pic, might just be that it needs lowering. sau_man - Was planning on using CSC 4 piston 343x32, Ric Shaw has shown that they are up to the task on an RX7 at Targa and Nurburgring 24hr... but these came up at the right price... will no doubt end up spending more setting up these than a nice and easy CSC bolt on kit ever would have! Floating Carrera Cup rotors can be made up yeah, the 997 ones are 380x40 so would be perfect, but bigger than I want right now. RX7 has standard 17x8 and 17x8.5, but optional 18x8 and 18x8.5. My AP's came from the same guy as those Brembos, mine are ex-ALMS GT1. DJRIFT - Any news on your car yet? Got it back?

Thats what all the girls say!

My AP calipers for the RX7 turned up last week. These are for the front, still sussing out something for the rear to keep things balanced. They can take up to a 380x40 steel or carbon rotor, but I will most likley end up with a 356x36 rotor to keep them under 17s, if that doesn't work its up to 18s and 997 Carrera Cup rotor. They are designed for a 30mm pad, and to get an idea of scale the bottom pic is of one sitting on a copy of Motor magazine.

Pics or ban!

Yeah DBA don't do a two piece for GTt. I haven't seen an off the shelf two piece alternative yet.

Thanks mate, Jeff is who I need to talk to.

Tthat would be the one! If anyone has contact details please PM me. Will try and keeping tracking them down.

Trying to get in touch

Must be his new DMS coilovers from BensonMotorSports!

I think Kelvin forgot to mention it goes like a jet too!

never sold anything on there, but when buying - 95% great, 5% shockers... sellers just kept the cash and ebay admin do nothing (about $500 currently)!

when international cars come in for Targa Tasmania we even organise temp rego permits for them and they are only in Australia for a few weeks.

you have PM!

you have pm!

I've got some GTR 16x8 I'd part with....

SCTV bar fridge must have been dry that month!

its awesome to drive and the proflex is even better... doesn't have the same pressing back in the seat feel though!

The one on My105 wasn't a real one if thats what your thinking.

It might not be a Skyline, but its ready to run! Shake down this Sunday at Baskerville.

I've got one Pirelli P-Zero Corsa 235/40/ZR18 under the house if you needed a fourth...

Didn't see Suncoast, but as the name suggests a tarmac rally is a TARMAC rally... not a licence for crews to cut or clip very single corner and throw crap everywhere, thats your quickest way for a field to loose classic and exotic cars. The ARCom Tarmac Rally Working Group have been through this issue a few months ago, but in this instance we are talking about roads that thanks to drainage issues or poor surfacing simply fall apart... why use a bumpy road when there is a smooth one!

Safer Targa sets course to build bright future Monday August 6, 2007 The 2008 Targa Tasmania course released today continues the three year rotation policy of ensuring all areas of Tasmania gain benefit from the multi-million dollar event and addresses the strong competitor demand that Australia’s ultimate tarmac rally continues to provide a fresh challenge annually. Additionally, the new course also addresses vital competitor and general public safety issues by minimising travel time and focussing on user-friendly roads. Event Director Mark Perry believes the changes will strengthen the event for the long term. “Pivotal in all the changes included, and there are many, is that we continue to conduct the best event of its kind in Australia and produce an event that keeps competitors coming back year after year in the face of increasing competition from the mainland.” “In some ways Targa has become a victim of its own success. People have seen what we have done here in Tasmania and over the last few years, many new events have started in Victoria, New South Wales and just recently in Queensland.” “To survive and thrive we have to remain the best, and the status quo simply won’t achieve that goal.” The 2008 course sees the West Coast finally rewarded for its years of loyal service to the event with its first ever overnight stop. Strahan will host the field at the end of a gruelling Day 4 (Saturday April 19). Queenstown will also share the economic benefits and the event will provide a major showcase for the region and its visitors when the cars of Targa go on display on Saturday night in Strahan. West Coast Mayor, Darryl Gerrity, who has lobbied for years to obtain a larger slice of the Targa pie, greeted the news with excitement. “We have sat by and seen Targa just pass through the area for one day each year for the last 16 years, not complaining because we know of its great benefit to Tasmania as a whole. Now we will finally be rewarded for this loyalty with a direct financial return to the West Coast,” Gerrity said. “It is great news for the tourism industry here and will see an extension of the peak season, which I’m sure will please many of the local operators” Other parts of the course have been reviewed to ensure the safety of competitors and the motoring public, and to restrict long touring sections, particularly on the busy Midland Highway. The result is that the overall length of the course has been reduced 10 per cent on last year. With the course growing over recent years to more than 2,100 kilometres, research showed that a duty of care issue could be raised based on driver fatigue. Perry, who has competed in Targa eight times, said safety was a vital issue in course design. “Fatigue is a factor in many road accidents and the issue has been raised with us by numerous competitors concerned, not just for their own safety but that of everyday road users.” “To travel over 2000ks in under a week is a big ask so we have made the decision to cut the overall length.” “This change will also bring Targa into line with other events and reduce the need for long sections of touring.” “So safety is enhanced and competitor satisfaction is also enhanced in reducing traveling distances between stages.” “Competitors who make the trip to Tasmania come to enjoy our fantastic road network, and decreasing the ratio between competitive and non-competitive stages is vital as we face increasing competition from mainland events desperate to grab our mantle as the country’s leading tarmac rally.” “By having a Launceston base for longer, we remove the event’s Achilles heel which saw competitors face the cost and logistical challenge of travelling to Hobart twice.” “Instead they will complete loops in and out of Launceston on the first four days of the six day event. I’m sure the hospitality industry in Launceston and surrounding areas will welcome these two extra days of Targa with open arms,” said Perry. Launceston Acting Mayor, Ald Jodie Campbell, shared Perry’s view. “Having the extra days of Targa Tasmania in Launceston is fantastic news and not only will it bring millions of extra dollars into the city, it will give the people of our city more opportunity to enjoy the event.” While Hobart will see fewer stages in 2008, they will be held on Sunday allowing more people greater opportunity to witness the spectacle. Hobart will remain the administrative home of Targa Tasmania. New Norfolk, who lost their street stage in 2007 due to safety concerns, will host its first lunch break on the final day, giving the residents a perfect opportunity on a Sunday to view the cars, while providing an economic boost to the local economy. St Helens is another winner in 2007. Instead of simply watching the cars pass through as they have done in the past, the scenic East Coast town will host the luncheon break in the totally revamped Day 2 of competition (Thursday April 17). Devonport will host a lunch stop bringing the cars and competitors to the heart of the City on April on Friday April 18. Although Burnie will not host an overnight stop in 2008 for the first time, the North West Coast city will host its first lunch break to ensure that Targa continues to support the city. Perry said the event was certainly not turning its back on the city. “There is no doubt that people in Burnie will be disappointed with the change, but after sixteen years it was time to share some benefit around.” “With Rally Tasmania also supporting Burnie heavily, with many cars attracted to that event as a warm-up to Targa, we felt it was time to drive our benefit into other regional areas. In saying that, we will be back in the years to come.” Triabunna and the Huon/Channel area will also not receive a visit from Targa in 2008. “In the case of Triabunna, we would like to look at how we can do it better without causing the current disruption to the town and its school. Added to this is the long touring required either side of the town, which is a concern. We hope to go back to Triabunna in the years ahead once we have assessed our options fully.” “The home of the traditional Day 3 in the Huon/Channel area sees growing safety issues for the event.” “As the years have ticked away there have been fewer suitable roads to use in the area. We totally understand and accept that roads can’t be upgraded just for one day a year but competitor safety is of paramount importance to the event.” Targa will continue to visit George Town for the Temco Prologue and it is hoped that with West Tamar Council support another visit to Beaconsfield will also occur at the end of Day 1 of competition. Sheffield will again host the lunch on the opening day after a successful first stop this year. “It is a fact that any change creates winners and losers, but it is time to share around the multi-million dollar economic benefit that Targa brings to Tasmania and to look at the big picture - ensuring the event’s appeal for many years to come. “This course is the second phase of our new three course policy to ensure all communities gain some benefit over a three year period.” 2008 Course Summary Day 0 - 15th April – Launceston - Temco Prologue at George Town - Launceston Day 1 - 16th April - Launceston- Deloraine- Sheffield- Beaconsfield - Launceston (9 stages) Day 2 - 17th April – Launceston – Scottsdale - St. Helens - Campbell Town- Launceston (9 stages) Day 3 - 18th April – Launceston – Don – Longford - Launceston (8 stages) Day 4 - 19th April – Launceston - Mole Creek - Burnie- Zeehan - Strahan (8 stages) Day 5 - 20th April – Strahan – Queenstown - Tarraleah- New Norfolk - Hobart (6 stages)

big skids from bob hamilton in the m3r on rsl corner at prologue!