'Belle' - Matt's SP20 - Page 4

mattb421 · 30-10-2012, 07:11 AM

Update: LaminX for foggies and smoked side indicators are on their way !

Now, does anybody know how to do an LED conversion for all the indicators ? Apparently you get some weird strobing issues with the decreased resistance.

swift jimmy · 30-10-2012, 09:21 AM

Dude rims look sweet.. glad they found a good home.. that said get tyres SOON !!! cause what was left .. well there wasnt much left.

Tinted foggies and blinkeres will look boss

mattb421 · 30-10-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swift jimmy

Dude rims look sweet.. glad they found a good home.. that said get tyres SOON !!! cause what was left .. well there wasnt much left.

Tinted foggies and blinkeres will look boss

Yeah I gave the tires a good thrashing around North Rocks where there are some huuuge culdesacs for turning trucks / semis. It still takes a bit to get the rears to break and the fronts hold up pretty well even with hard braking.

Either way I'll be popping over to JAX this weekend to get some brand newies.

Also, does anybody know what the stock rim dimensions are ?

smurfy · 30-10-2012, 05:14 PM

stockiesss are 16x6 50+

swift jimmy · 30-10-2012, 05:16 PM

yeah you wont break grip with bridgestone RE-001 tyres -- $250 a tyre when they went on the rims mate :-D

and what smurf said

smurfy · 30-10-2012, 05:33 PM

what size are the tyres matt? see if i can find them cheaper then what jaxx will sell

swift jimmy · 30-10-2012, 08:31 PM

On the 17s they are running 215/40r17

HAIGHIE · 30-10-2012, 08:43 PM

get 205/40R17

hey dude where you in wollongong this arvo?

smurfy · 30-10-2012, 08:52 PM

tempe - http://stores.ebay.com.au/Tempe-Tyre..._sid=115148953
dont have to buy them off ebay, can go in and they will do the same deal.

http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/ty...re_diameter=35

Ice88 · 30-10-2012, 08:58 PM

Make sure there the right load rating

mattb421 · 30-10-2012, 10:43 PM

Andrew, nah mate was stuck in North Rocks all day at the office ..

Matt, reckon I should go the same again on the rears ? The fronts I reckon I can squeeze a bit more out of.

Smurf, thanks for the tip. I'll see what else this weekend has in store for me and I may head out to tempe .

HAIGHIE · 30-10-2012, 10:48 PM

oh well there's another sp20 around the gong same sort set up as you, just black 17" wheels on silver, oh well looked nice so i could imagine what your's looks like are you coming on the cruise? will be good to meet you and check out your car

BG1.8sp · 30-10-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAIGHIE

oh well there's another sp20 around the gong same sort set up as you, just black 17" wheels on silver, oh well looked nice so i could imagine what your's looks like are you coming on the cruise? will be good to meet you and check out your car

I put him onto the list... That way if he wants to bail he will feel guilty

rofl

swift jimmy · 30-10-2012, 11:07 PM

yeah the kumhos are fragged.. the bridgestones u could get a month out of but probably better price wise if u did all four at once

HAIGHIE · 30-10-2012, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

I put him onto the list... That way if he wants to bail he will feel guilty

rofl

hahah love it

mattb421 · 31-10-2012, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

I put him onto the list... That way if he wants to bail he will feel guilty

rofl

Yeah noticed that :P I'll be there !

smurfy · 03-11-2012, 10:27 PM

i think i saw you tonight!!!! have noo clue what suburb it was but you were turning right. was way out west somewhere ahaha

Clean_Cookie · 10-11-2012, 12:00 PM

about the PWM controller. buy a BRUSHED motor controller off china and it will do the same thing (most accept a 12v battery)

I built a 40A one for myself for my 140W LED bar from Jaycar. quite fiddly and expensive once you buy all the extras and box etc. works perfectly though, causes the dreaded ringing in the LED bar though. maybe you wouldn't hard it being such a small load and made of rubber...

EG: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...USHED_ESC.html

bought thousands of things from here.

mattb421 · 10-11-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfy

i think i saw you tonight!!!! have noo clue what suburb it was but you were turning right. was way out west somewhere ahaha

If it was after midnight then please excuse my driving. I'll explain later !

mattb421 · 17-11-2012, 12:27 AM

Clear side indicators and tint for foggies arrived yesterday !!!

Threw them on this arvo, will post pics shortly. Looks so much cleaner now.

On a more depressing note .. Accidentally nudged some soccer mum's towbar as I was leaving Westmead hospital today. Front bumper ain't happy. New one is due anyway.. Which brings me to my next query.

Who has info on getting an aftermarket bumper ?? I've seen some really neat stuff on other peoples rides.

30-10-2012, 07:11 AM	#61
mattb421 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: Astina SP20 Hatch Posts: 50	Update: LaminX for foggies and smoked side indicators are on their way ! Now, does anybody know how to do an LED conversion for all the indicators ? Apparently you get some weird strobing issues with the decreased resistance. __________________ Belle, my girl

30-10-2012, 09:21 AM	#62
swift jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sutherland Shire NSW Car: Was '01 SP20 with FS-ZE Posts: 717	Dude rims look sweet.. glad they found a good home.. that said get tyres SOON !!! cause what was left .. well there wasnt much left. Tinted foggies and blinkeres will look boss __________________ Built Thread Parts For Sale Thread Leader Of Haighies Non-Christmas Card List Since 2012

30-10-2012, 05:14 PM	#64
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	stockiesss are 16x6 50+ __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

30-10-2012, 05:16 PM	#65
swift jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sutherland Shire NSW Car: Was '01 SP20 with FS-ZE Posts: 717	yeah you wont break grip with bridgestone RE-001 tyres -- $250 a tyre when they went on the rims mate :-D and what smurf said __________________ Built Thread Parts For Sale Thread Leader Of Haighies Non-Christmas Card List Since 2012

30-10-2012, 05:33 PM	#66
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	what size are the tyres matt? see if i can find them cheaper then what jaxx will sell __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

30-10-2012, 08:31 PM	#67
swift jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sutherland Shire NSW Car: Was '01 SP20 with FS-ZE Posts: 717	On the 17s they are running 215/40r17 __________________ Built Thread Parts For Sale Thread Leader Of Haighies Non-Christmas Card List Since 2012

30-10-2012, 08:43 PM	#68
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	get 205/40R17 hey dude where you in wollongong this arvo? __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

30-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#69
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	tempe - http://stores.ebay.com.au/Tempe-Tyre..._sid=115148953 dont have to buy them off ebay, can go in and they will do the same deal. http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/store/ty...re_diameter=35 __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

30-10-2012, 08:58 PM	#70
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	Make sure there the right load rating __________________

30-10-2012, 10:43 PM	#71
mattb421 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: Astina SP20 Hatch Posts: 50	Andrew, nah mate was stuck in North Rocks all day at the office .. Matt, reckon I should go the same again on the rears ? The fronts I reckon I can squeeze a bit more out of. Smurf, thanks for the tip. I'll see what else this weekend has in store for me and I may head out to tempe . __________________ Belle, my girl

30-10-2012, 10:48 PM	#72
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	oh well there's another sp20 around the gong same sort set up as you, just black 17" wheels on silver, oh well looked nice so i could imagine what your's looks like are you coming on the cruise? will be good to meet you and check out your car __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

30-10-2012, 11:07 PM	#74
swift jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sutherland Shire NSW Car: Was '01 SP20 with FS-ZE Posts: 717	yeah the kumhos are fragged.. the bridgestones u could get a month out of but probably better price wise if u did all four at once __________________ Built Thread Parts For Sale Thread Leader Of Haighies Non-Christmas Card List Since 2012

03-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#77
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	i think i saw you tonight!!!! have noo clue what suburb it was but you were turning right. was way out west somewhere ahaha __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

10-11-2012, 12:00 PM	#78
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	about the PWM controller. buy a BRUSHED motor controller off china and it will do the same thing (most accept a 12v battery) I built a 40A one for myself for my 140W LED bar from Jaycar. quite fiddly and expensive once you buy all the extras and box etc. works perfectly though, causes the dreaded ringing in the LED bar though. maybe you wouldn't hard it being such a small load and made of rubber... EG: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...USHED_ESC.html bought thousands of things from here. __________________ Worklog Last edited by Clean_Cookie; 10-11-2012 at 12:05 PM.

17-11-2012, 12:27 AM	#80
mattb421 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: Astina SP20 Hatch Posts: 50	Clear side indicators and tint for foggies arrived yesterday !!! Threw them on this arvo, will post pics shortly. Looks so much cleaner now. On a more depressing note .. Accidentally nudged some soccer mum's towbar as I was leaving Westmead hospital today. Front bumper ain't happy. New one is due anyway.. Which brings me to my next query. Who has info on getting an aftermarket bumper ?? I've seen some really neat stuff on other peoples rides. __________________ Belle, my girl