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FB tuning fitted Super Pro Roll Centre Kit, removed under car C frame and all bolts etc, approx 14kg weight reduction and also refitted various suspension components. Also discovered previous garage had thrown away one side of my anti lift kit while changing wishbone!!
Track alignment done afterwards, though a shame our caster was out due to one sided anti lift kit. Normally would have waited to do alignment, but trackday at Snetterton on Friday meant we had no choice but to crack on. Great job as per usual :) https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h...226_085912.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-T...226_100858.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0...226_100442.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-B...6+17.16.44.jpg |
Looking good mate - I do need to give him a bell to book mine in for an alignment session after I've raised it up a touch although the ride height is growing on me:norty:
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Nice job :D Don't need the ALK spacers either without that lump of metal :)
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And thats another 2k in 2 weeks gone :D
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Originally Posted by mantazini
(Post 11365160)
And thats another 2k in 2 weeks gone :D
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Originally Posted by rickya
(Post 11365442)
Sshhhh.. you know we'r not allowed to discuss costs on these threads.... dont know who might be looking!! lololol
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nice one Ricky. Looking good bro. I suppose you could tick brakes and handling off the list of things to do now.
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Last few months mods:
Thanks JonMc for helping fit wheel/boss/horn wiring/harness bar :) https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/...51&oe=5525933Fhttps://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/...22&oe=5523F353 https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/...ac&oe=5521542E https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...636229c9e2b2ba And today had to change the superb sounding JDM Fujitsibo Giken twin scroll exhaust for a new, not so well made or goood sounding full Miltek system. But with trackday noise limits getting ever more strict, it was the only choice. FB Tuning wrapped the downpipe in Titanium DEI heat wrap & had to do a few mods to make the Miltek fit properly. Cant beat a JDM exhaust like Fujitsubo, HKS, Blitz, Nismo etc IMO. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S...no/%5BUNSET%5D https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h...no/%5BUNSET%5D |
Holy thread resurection Batman
Nice one Ricky Its about time you went ceramic headers and up pipe mate ;) |
Let me guess Pete - leftovers ;)
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Im all twin scrolled & cross threaded up otherwise may have taken you up on your offer Budgie!
Its about time I breathed some life back into this thread :) Hopefully in a couple of weeks this thread should really get going in earnest ;) If so then I will also take a condensed version (without the cross threading and MSOC piss taking banter!) & stick a new thread in the Projects section. Though that will mean in future there will be double thread updates :D |
Originally Posted by JonMc
(Post 11605039)
Let me guess Pete - leftovers ;)
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Stick a list up of bits leftover Budgie.
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you mean to say you haven't seen my list on parts for sale??
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No!
Linkie? |
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Perfect ready made solution for Brake cooling on track. No need to fabricate anything with bits of flexible hose etc as seen on many forums or buying super expensive WRC parts.
These are brake cooling ducts for Racing Karts. https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-a...2Bcooling1.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D...2Bcooling2.JPG Also an open face, proper hlemet at last. Arai GP Jet F (Snell Approved, CLC made with Nomex lining). This is a rare special edition made for pre order customers of Nissan GTR's. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7...no/helmet1.JPGhttps://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Z...no/helmet4.JPG https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W...no/helmet3.JPGhttps://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9...no/helmet2.JPG |
They look like something Dyson would make :wonder:
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Ha Ha... not the Scooby!! lol
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Does that mean she'll have the golf - I've still not seen that BTW - I'm home for a short while in June :D
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Originally Posted by JonMc
(Post 11668443)
Does that mean she'll have the golf - I've still not seen that BTW - I'm home for a short while in June :D
No I have managed to find & buy the used car bargain of the century ;) Almost 50% depreciation in 19 months since new! Let me know when you are down in June we go to meet up :) |
I'll give you a call when I'm back - I'll be kicking around the house most of the time, or in the pub:D
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Back at FB Tuning today for final preparation before Spa, Belgium Circuit trackday!!!!! Yes the F1 circuit at the start of May with ETC :)
-Oil change to Miller 10w 50w & Filter -Fitting of new super pricey Pagid Rs29 front brake pads (hardly used Ferodo DSP pads will be kept & used for slower tracks e.g. Cadwell / Brands Hatch etc) -Fitting of my home made brake cooling ducts! (FB Tuning were not impressed with my mix of zip ties, ebay ducts & hoover flexi pipe!! lol) https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...3dad5b40b70317 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P...421_114656.jpghttps://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S...421_113123.jpg https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--...421_113104.jpg |
Any updates on this mate?
Regards, Subaru Collector 555. |
On a side note for future info on Alcon Pro R barkes:
A lot of members have been messaging me in regards to the Alcon Pro R brakes. These were Alcon Advantage Extreme (new version) that were rebranded & sold by Subaru as ProR Alcons. Probably from lack of proper marketing by Subaru, these never sold in great numbers & were sold off by Subaru dealers last year at discounted prices upto 40% cheaper in some cases. Now unfortunately these are only sold by Alcon as Advanatge Extreme for a rather higher price of £2,200 to £2,400. Awesome brakes & with the right pads are a serious bit of kit. I would however advise that rear brakes would also need some sort of upgrade to balance the braking better. (At a least some proper track focused rear pads). Also with uprated front track pads like I have now fitted, the ABS fuse needs to be removed on track as the ABS will now go mental on any hard braking in technical terms! Though this will play havoc on the newage DCCD's while trying to reverse or do low speed manoeuvres. It basically does not allow the diff to unclock as it would do in DCCD-A. So only the locking lights from full green open to orange locked will work. This is fine on track but while manoeuvring in the pits is not ideal. Either the fuse should then be put back in or ideally completely remove the ABS pump & ancillaries & leave the ABS fuse in. |
Originally Posted by rickya
(Post 11689315)
On a side note for future info on Alcon Pro R barkes:
A lot of members have been messaging me in regards to the Alcon Pro R brakes. These were Alcon Advantage Extreme (new version) that were rebranded & sold by Subaru as ProR Alcons. Probably from lack of proper marketing by Subaru, these never sold in great numbers & were sold off by Subaru dealers last year at discounted prices upto 40% cheaper in some cases. Now unfortunately these are only sold by Alcon as Advanatge Extreme for a rather higher price of £2,200 to £2,400. Awesome brakes & with the right pads are a serious bit of kit. I would however advise that rear brakes would also need some sort of upgrade to balance the braking better. (At a least some proper track focused rear pads). Also with uprated front track pads like I have now fitted, the ABS fuse needs to be removed on track as the ABS will now go mental on any hard braking in technical terms! Though this will play havoc on the newage DCCD's while trying to reverse or do low speed manoeuvres. It basically does not allow the diff to unclock as it would do in DCCD-A. So only the locking lights from full green open to orange locked will work. This is fine on track but while manoeuvring in the pits is not ideal. Either the fuse should then be put back in or ideally completely remove the ABS pump & ancillaries & leave the ABS fuse in. |
But a switch adds weight - removing the ABS deletes weight :norty:
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