Brisbane Represent! - Page 2

derb · 13-10-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

oh i just saw this bit. how much?
prepared to only get around 15,000km from them? or you only using them for motorsports? they only have a treadwear rating of 140.

how are they different to R888s? other than tread pattern?

ryan

$205 a corner fitted and balanced. tyrepower has them and the T1R on special at the moment. sexy tread pattern and definitely the most 'R-spec' tires i've ever used. i'm using them on the street and yeh i know i wont get more than 20000km max. but i kind of have a big boner for awesome tires. they're the MOST important part as far am i'm concerned.

yeh, it needs a gasket up there soon. thanks for reminding me, so much to do!

project.r.racing · 13-10-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by derb

$205 a corner fitted and balanced. tyrepower has them and the T1R on special at the moment. but i kind of have a big boner for awesome tires. they're the MOST important part as far am i'm concerned.

yeh, it needs a gasket up there soon. thanks for reminding me, so much to do!

damn that's cheap!!!

you think about tyres the same way i do. although 2 dudes with boners looking at tyres would look suspect!

haul ya car up here 1 sunday and we'll fix the odd and ends.

ryan

derb · 13-10-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

haul ya car up here 1 sunday and we'll fix the odd and ends.

ryan

thanks mate, appreciate it. i've just been on the phone with the previous owner to get some more details and have put up a full reader ride post. but here's the details. looks like the suspension is a Pedders setup, that needs changing...

Engine/Driveline:
Full BPT Transplant [1993 Familia GTX Front Cut]
Pod Filter
2.5" dump pipe to 2.5" cat, 2.25" Press Bent Exhaust, single muffler
165hp atw approx [very approx]
Short Shifter & Shortened Stick

Handling/Braking:
Whiteline Swaybars, Front & Rear
Pedders SportRyder Springs
Pedders SportGas Shocks
Front Camber Bolts
15" Mesh Wheels
Ferodo GP2 Pads

Exterior:
Rear GTX Badge from Familia
Hella Driving Lights

Interior:
Autometer Air/Fuel Gauge
Autometer Boost Gauge
Turbo Timer

Stereo:
Some cheap tape player
Six 6" SuperCheap Speakers

Coming Soon:
Toyo R1R Tyres [front]
2 Brand New A-Pillar Covers
Turbotech boost controller
550x180x65 Bar and Plate Intercooler
Cam Cover Gasket
The good MP3 playing head unit from the smashed 323 sedan & some decent speakers. maybe. the money could be better spent...

project.r.racing · 13-10-2008, 08:04 PM

Add 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust. Good for another 5-15kW and will allow you to run the higher boost you require.

Maybe some RDA sloted front rotors for stopping powah?

derb · 13-10-2008, 08:45 PM

yep, was thinking dba slotted with those qfm a1 pads i've seen on here. i'm used to greenstuff pads and they look similar in temp loads so should be good. also some motul rbf600 fluid. i used that in my falcon and it never boiled even under all that weight. the greenstuffs faded first.

derb · 13-10-2008, 09:31 PM

it's also got a boot mounted battery and a 4 Puck Cerimic-Metallic Sprung Centre Clutch. really nice clutch, weighted enough underfoot to allow smooth transition, but grippy enough to spin second in anger.

i'm used to buying cars off the net with a spec list, so this is kind of like xmas finding out what's what.

project.r.racing · 13-10-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by derb

a 4 Puck Cerimic-Metallic Sprung Centre Clutch. really nice clutch, weighted enough underfoot to allow smooth transition, but grippy enough to spin second in anger.

good bye 3rd gear!!!

derb · 13-10-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

good bye 3rd gear!!!

explain?

project.r.racing · 13-10-2008, 09:45 PM

thin gear teeth + turbo twisting force + sudden clamping jolts = tears

derb · 13-10-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by project.r.racing

thin gear teeth + turbo twisting force + sudden clamping jolts = tears

= sadness for my savings. darn you for putting the wind up me.

project.r.racing · 13-10-2008, 09:59 PM

it's okay, i have a spare here.

DavoAust · 13-10-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by derb

= sadness for my savings. darn you for putting the wind up me.

he's not. BPTs eat F-series boxes. make sure you get a G-series next time around

derb · 14-10-2008, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DavoAust

he's not. BPTs eat F-series boxes. make sure you get a G-series next time around

what models have the G series? the dohc BGs?

89sp1.8 · 14-10-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by derb

what models have the G series? the dohc BGs?

correct.
nice ride,looks clean.
furture refrence,rob the gears out of 626 boxes,they are the same,(as g series) except 5th is dif ratio.

derb · 14-10-2008, 08:46 AM

thanks mate, i'll keep it in mind.

derb · 14-10-2008, 02:23 PM

intercooler came in today, really happy with the size. its short but long and 2" outlets are going to make the piping nice and small too. i'm probably going to mount up the intercooler tonight or tomorrow and when i'm happy with location i'll get 2 custom pipes made up. still waiting on the turbotech bleed valve i ordered on Friday...

and a size comparison shot. cutesy springs to mind.

derb · 14-10-2008, 03:21 PM

and now the turbotech bleed valve is in, perfect. this is definitely going in tonight and the boost will get wound up to about 10psi i reckon with the side mount. then about 13psi when the intercooler gets hooked up.

derb · 14-10-2008, 09:50 PM

went out and ripped off the turbosmart and put on the turbotech. took it for a few runs with a mate to tune the boost and its holding 10psi precisely. these turbotech bleed valves are fantastic. the boost comes on earlier and harder, its at 10psi by 3000rpm and theres no bleed off right up to the redline. the tyres let go in first at 5000rpm. its crazy quick now, can't wait till i get the intercooler on!

derb · 15-10-2008, 01:09 PM

ok, back from Tirepower at Brendale, the R1Rs are on and the aligner was a kiwi with 3 rally winning familia's under his belt, so to speak. i said wanted tarmac rally/motorkhana settings and he changed the rear toe to nearly 0 degrees but set the rest to what he put on the rally cars. and its amazing. all the settings are very even left to right, so it does pull on the road a little depending on surface, but its definitely one of the best alignments i've ever had.

i can put the power down mid corner and the tyres hardly spin, before there was understeer entering a corner at 40kph, now theres none at 60kph. the tail follows the front exceptionally well and theres no hint of snap oversteer on lift off. i'm definitely taking it back there for alignments. ask for Riggen if you end up there, top shelf!

mussing · 17-10-2008, 11:27 AM

There's a guy on boostcruising selling a g-series gearbox cheap atm if you're interested, linky.

Edit: oh hey and another one here.

15-10-2008, 01:09 PM	#39
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	ok, back from Tirepower at Brendale, the R1Rs are on and the aligner was a kiwi with 3 rally winning familia's under his belt, so to speak. i said wanted tarmac rally/motorkhana settings and he changed the rear toe to nearly 0 degrees but set the rest to what he put on the rally cars. and its amazing. all the settings are very even left to right, so it does pull on the road a little depending on surface, but its definitely one of the best alignments i've ever had. i can put the power down mid corner and the tyres hardly spin, before there was understeer entering a corner at 40kph, now theres none at 60kph. the tail follows the front exceptionally well and theres no hint of snap oversteer on lift off. i'm definitely taking it back there for alignments. ask for Riggen if you end up there, top shelf! Last edited by derb; 15-10-2008 at 01:12 PM.

17-10-2008, 11:27 AM	#40
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	There's a guy on boostcruising selling a g-series gearbox cheap atm if you're interested, linky. Edit: oh hey and another one here. Last edited by mussing; 17-10-2008 at 11:36 AM.

13-10-2008, 08:04 PM	#24
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Add 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust. Good for another 5-15kW and will allow you to run the higher boost you require. Maybe some RDA sloted front rotors for stopping powah?

13-10-2008, 08:45 PM	#25
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	yep, was thinking dba slotted with those qfm a1 pads i've seen on here. i'm used to greenstuff pads and they look similar in temp loads so should be good. also some motul rbf600 fluid. i used that in my falcon and it never boiled even under all that weight. the greenstuffs faded first.

13-10-2008, 09:31 PM	#26
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	it's also got a boot mounted battery and a 4 Puck Cerimic-Metallic Sprung Centre Clutch. really nice clutch, weighted enough underfoot to allow smooth transition, but grippy enough to spin second in anger. i'm used to buying cars off the net with a spec list, so this is kind of like xmas finding out what's what.

13-10-2008, 09:45 PM	#29
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	thin gear teeth + turbo twisting force + sudden clamping jolts = tears

13-10-2008, 09:59 PM	#31
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	it's okay, i have a spare here.

14-10-2008, 08:46 AM	#35
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	thanks mate, i'll keep it in mind.

14-10-2008, 02:23 PM	#36
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	intercooler came in today, really happy with the size. its short but long and 2" outlets are going to make the piping nice and small too. i'm probably going to mount up the intercooler tonight or tomorrow and when i'm happy with location i'll get 2 custom pipes made up. still waiting on the turbotech bleed valve i ordered on Friday... and a size comparison shot. cutesy springs to mind.

14-10-2008, 03:21 PM	#37
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	and now the turbotech bleed valve is in, perfect. this is definitely going in tonight and the boost will get wound up to about 10psi i reckon with the side mount. then about 13psi when the intercooler gets hooked up.

14-10-2008, 09:50 PM	#38
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	went out and ripped off the turbosmart and put on the turbotech. took it for a few runs with a mate to tune the boost and its holding 10psi precisely. these turbotech bleed valves are fantastic. the boost comes on earlier and harder, its at 10psi by 3000rpm and theres no bleed off right up to the redline. the tyres let go in first at 5000rpm. its crazy quick now, can't wait till i get the intercooler on!