R32 Gtr Brake Upgrade Advice

[LotusGTR]

I've just called unique and they're not abailable for GTRs yet. Only RWD cars. Said it'd be 'around a couple of months'. Surely this item is made somewhere else by someone? Not too much in them and if they work seems to be an easy win for little outlay.

[phunky_monkey]

I think it's under $1K AUD that is duty free.

ps I'm Marcus

Dane, yeah this tyre retailer doens't sell RE55s but I'm sure you can get them.

You could always go Michelin Pilot Sport Cups

Apparently they don't sell RE55's in the states full stop, only here and in Japan. Guess we can count ourselves lucky for that!

Though cups might be interesting...

Pity they don't make a 235/45/17, but they do make a 275/40/17 which would be nice.

In regards to the deflectors, I know Nismo themselves make them

[Ronin 09]

i believe the FTA applies to goods 'originating' from the US - ie made there.

Any manufactured product that includes imported inputs must be substantially transformed in Australia or the United States before it can benefit from the Agreement.

otherwise the $1000 cap applies

[Beer Baron]

nismo don't make any of the brake ducts anymore. they are long since discontinued.

if you like you can always buy the GTST ones and just modify a bit. I had them on my GTR as a prototype before. they fitted up ok.

[LotusGTR]

Protek in Oakleigh reckon they can do RE55 SR 235/45/17 for $365 a corner which is versus $495 I've been quoted elsewhere.....They can get them too.

Is the SR the way to go for conbined occasional sprint and fast Sunday driving? Thoughts on tramlining versus the 245? Will the thinner tyre imprive this?

[djr81]

Protek in Oakleigh reckon they can do RE55 SR 235/45/17 for $365 a corner which is versus $495 I've been quoted elsewhere.....They can get them too.

Is the SR the way to go for conbined occasional sprint and fast Sunday driving? Thoughts on tramlining versus the 245? Will the thinner tyre imprive this?

I don't know what fast Sunday driving means. Obviously not on the road.

The RE55's (in common with most R compounds) have a stiff sidewall & a flat tread face. Which means they tramline like a bitch - far worse than any road tyre. 10mm of tread width doesn't make any meaningfull difference. Oh they are also very noisy, harsh riding and will pick up every stone on the road & fire it into your paintwork.

They will, in short, remove the enjoyment from driving your GT-R on the road.

[Ronin 09]

I don't know what fast Sunday driving means. Obviously not on the road.

The RE55's (in common with most R compounds) have a stiff sidewall & a flat tread face. Which means they tramline like a bitch - far worse than any road tyre. 10mm of tread width doesn't make any meaningfull difference. Oh they are also very noisy, harsh riding and will pick up every stone on the road & fire it into your paintwork.

They will, in short, remove the enjoyment from driving your GT-R on the road.

agreed - that's why I'm changing to Michelin road tyres

[djr81]

I have a vague intent on doing the same. But it means two sets of rims, two sets of tyres & changing the bloody things all the time. Which probably explains why I haven't done it yet.

[LotusGTR]

That's suprising, as I've got the Dunlop D01J 225/55/16 and yes they're more noisy by a bit but I've not expienced any of the really negative stuff you've mentioned. They're a really pleasure to drive on and are AMAZINGLY grippy in all conditions. Normal road tyres are a danger after coming off these things......Perhaps the Dunlops are not quite as aggresive as the RE55s and suit the road better.

I've had Dunlop Supersport Race recommended from Stuckey as being as quiet as a road tyre, better than any R sepc in the wet and a poofteenth off the best in the dry. Only come in 245/40 though....

I'll mull it all over.....

p.s. fast Sunday's are up before dawn and into the hills before the lemmings and the law get up

Edited June 25, 2008 by LotusGTR

[N1GTR]

Agreed

I had stretched 235's ecstas in 18" before, and you had to hold on to the wheel with both hands, all the time.

Now its for 255 direzza's in 17" and its even worse. I fkn hate it!

It makes you appreciate good roads when you're on them

[LotusGTR]

OK. I've got a plan. I've bought std size slotted RDA rotors. I've got heaps of pad left on the DS2500s and some great R specs on the 16" rims so why 'go big' and make these valuable items redundant. I've ordered a Cusco booster brace (mixed feedback, but life is an experiement). Thoughts on the following link ot Ebay for braided lines? They've gone up $20 in a week......They are ADR compliant though.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...mMakeTrack=true

I'm still trying to source the control arm air deflectors (I've asked Nengun to have a look for me) as my mechanic said this alone would be a huge improvement in cooling (he also said DO NOT cut off the dust shields as they CONTROL air flow around the rotor - perhaps controversial considering the advice in this forum). I guess I'll get some recommended brake fluid (thank you forum) and set it all up.

I might see if I can then borrow some Endless CCX pads if the DSs are no good, and if they work out then invest in a set for myself.

Once I've worn everything out, and if my improvements are not enough, I'll invest further in larger rotors / dog bones / new calipers etc by which time I'll be too old for this and sell my GTR for half of what I spent on it.....

I'll see how these Dunlop 245/40s look on the 17 and possibly get them too. They are selling them as just about as good as a road tyre in terms of 'comfort' with R Spec performance. I've bought once from Stuckey with great results so here's hoping they're right second time around.

p.s. is anyone still interested in this sh*t?

Edited June 25, 2008 by LotusGTR

[benm]

Why don't you make those air deflectors? Grab a scrap bit of alloy from your local fabricator - rubber mallet, drill, snips and an hours fun.

I picked up some big sheets of alloy today, might make some with the left over bits i'll have.

[Mr. Keets]

...Braided lines-GB deal worked out really well at a good price...

Brake line Group buy

These are cheaper and ADR compliant + you are supporting those who support us.

[LotusGTR]

Why don't you make those air deflectors? Grab a scrap bit of alloy from your local fabricator - rubber mallet, drill, snips and an hours fun.

I picked up some big sheets of alloy today, might make some with the left over bits i'll have.

It's the hours of fun I'm worried about! I actually thought about it on the way home tonight. Have to get some photos of the bits and pieces under there and have a think about it.....

[LotusGTR]

Brake line Group buy

These are cheaper and ADR compliant + you are supporting those who support us.

Perfect. Thanks for that. I've PM'ed Markk and hopefully it's still open. Incidentally this is the same guy / product selling on eBay. Always check SAU first.....

[robbieraver]

i think you should all harden the fark up, RE55 with rb26 = lots of fun.

tram lining/harsh ride/noisy MAN UP.......

[djr81]

See the photo for their other fun attribute. Hard enough for you?

[Roy]

Is that too much neg camber ant too many street kms, meanign with the hard side wall you have eaten through the corner of the tyre? eek

Yeh Nick, no problem. Let me know if you want to try the pads. Also, re the brake dust shields, in a perfect world they do control flow through the rotor, but control is not a good thing. if we throw the pads in i will show you what i mean

Also, while throwing the pads in its easy to make a guide for air to rotors. Just be aware that along with air, that on wet roads this will also throw water and rubbish onto the rotor, maybe not a big deal but a consideration none the less

[djr81]

Nah it was a screw. The stiff walls along with stiff suspension means other than a vibration you cant really tell too easily that you have a puncture. Least of all on the way home from the track.

So by the time you pull off the highway or similar you have a shredded RE55 & some unhappy experiences ahead of you with a socket etc that is not man enough to do the job. Followed by a very slow trip home on the space saver spare which, inevitably, will be flat.

[Roy]

Yeh, i have fallen victim to the spare going flat within 1km Another thing about bnig brakes, is it leaves your space saver useless. If i get a flat on the front i need to swap a rear wheel onto the front and then space saver onto the rear. Keep thinking i should try and get an R34 GTR or Z33 space saver as they may clear the brakes better. In fact just carry a spare mag in the boot