The Wasteland 2013 Edition

[Luke_ENR34]

Haha smart ass.

[Carbon 34]

Sounds like a old ass joke i heard

How many .... To change a light

[Deep Dish V35]

just watched the last bathurst worth watching... 1992.... we all know it. the thing ive always wanted to see is how Jim Richards bent the LHF corner of the GTR in the first place. Was there any amateur footage taken?

And was that shell ever repaired or did it get scrapped?

im sure it'll be on SAU or google somewhere but ive been searching for an hour and cant find it....

[gilly-R33]

not 100% sure if these are helpful cause im at work and cant watch them...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzldWATWAfU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19UGblgVog

[jrm]

Anyone know a good source for brake shoes for an R34 GTT?

I tried Nissan Australia and they wanted $330+ for the pair, local brake guy tried a few places and didn't have a lot of luck.

[pistol-pete]

Tried JIS Jenna? Koji's usually got pads for most models in stock.

[Nightcrawler]

I assume you mean brake pads Jenna?

Go QFM HPX or A1RM pads - I have run them on my R34 and V35 and love them for street use.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QFM-A1RM-Brake-Pads-Suit-Front-of-R32-Nissan-Skyline-GTS-T-/370732447776?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5651603820

[jrm]

Nope, handbrake shoes - as I said. Pads are great, already have QFM pads on there for a few years now - I love 'em

Gonna give JIS a call now - thanks for the tip there Pete.

I've found some places online in the UK selling drift ones, but I'd prefer to not wait that long (and I don't need anything special). Judging by how worn they are, I'm guessing they're still the original handbrake shoes that came with the car.

Edit:

Just tried JIS - no luck. Apparently they usually stock Project Mu, but none available at the moment

Who'da thought handbrake shoes would be such a pain?

[Nightcrawler]

Ah sorry - you said "brake shoes" ... but I get you now.

edit: I should read before I post

[Grimesy]

Have you tried GSL Rallysport at all?

I'm pretty sure they deal with project mu so you might be able to get brake shoes through them.

They have always been really helpful whenever i have needed anything, and there customer service is great.

[Krishy]

Give GSLRallysport a message and see if he has any in stock.

[jrm]

I'll give GSL Rallysport a shot. I cant remember if they're the mob I got my QFMs through or my RDAs - but I've definitely bought stuff from them before.

I did find these ones on eBay - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150477253998 (they also do a fitting kit http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130521829126) - so that's my last option if I can't find anyone who's reasonably priced locally.

Thanks guys - you all rock

[Deep Dish V35]

not 100% sure if these are helpful cause im at work and cant watch them...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzldWATWAfU

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19UGblgVog

theyre both from the tv coverage of the final big pile-up..

i want to find footage of the accident that happened a minute before that, where the front wheel was disabled

[Deep Dish V35]

for brake shoes, talk to Nik at Bursons, Daws Road, Edwardstown.

[Luke_ENR34]

I'll get u a rough price tonight

[Luke_ENR34]

Or I've got some good condition 34 Gtr ones for $60 the pair.

[Nightcrawler]

Not sure if anyone missed this, but ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh can't wait to see these beasts at the Clipsal 500 in March

[Deep Dish V35]

before i choose who to back, is there any word on what the merc will look like, or if they will even be entering? ive heard that there will be no corporate backing and people want out....

[Dohmar]

before i choose who to back, is there any word on what the merc will look like, or if they will even be entering? ive heard that there will be no corporate backing and people want out....

Shame cause I daresay Mercs will cream the local lads and probably give Nissan a genuine run for their money. If they dont enter, (and Im biased here) I'd consider Nissan in a prime position to win every race >

-D

[Deep Dish V35]

of course Nissan will win... even if a race is red flagged early.... (just getting the joke in before any ford lovers do)

it would be fitting if the fords and holdens all had red and blue lights on the roof to mimic reality.... cops chasing nissans

Was funny, i heard today "...with the return of nissan, the "bad boys" of v8 supercars...."

you almost get the feeling that mercedes doesnt belong there....