As per the title I'm trying to get around the rubbing issue of running a 265mm - 280mm wide slick with the stock Nissan R32 GTR front uprights/dog legs/goosenecks (whatever you want to call them )

We're moving up to an 18x10.5" and or 18x11" Enkei RPF1 or TE37 SL rim and want to run either a Dunlop or Michelin slick to suit.

Are there any companies out there that make these to accommodate a wider rim?

I've done a bit of searching so apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.

Ollie.

I am importing a "Customs Cage" Roll Cage from the UK and require some one locally to weld

this into the Rally Car I am build at present. (I am based in the North of Tasmania)

Any recommendations availible in Tasmania ? ..... maybe in the North ?

Thanks again.

Regards.

I made a quick search and haven't found any general topic about the Ring, only old stuff - so I'm making a new one as my Skyline's done her first lap yesterday !
If something already exists please accept my apologies, and feel free to move my post

https://youtu.be/gMxqu3hhWtk

Anyone here has already driven on it ? If you have videos please share them !
Also, any advice on my driving will be appreciated, even if conditions and traffic were not optimal for this lap !

Cheers, Alex

Cheers

So for those that enjoy circuit work....post up your times using the template below.

SAU Nickname:

Car Make and Model:

Circuit Name:

Lap time:

Modifications

Engine:

Power:

Suspension:

Tyres:

Brakes:

Body weight:

It will be an honour system as proving lap times is rather difficult, so i ask that you are honest. As a minimum laps should be hand timed by a spectator or third party. And please bear in mind that others may be spending considerable amounts of money on the content of the posts

I did search for any discussion on it but nothing turned up.

Has anyone done any major aerodynamics work on any cars and logged the results?

I managed to pick up a copy of "Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed" which I'm yet to read but the basic improvements I'm thinking about would involve a splitter, partial under tray and a diffuser. Evo's seem to have good results with roof placed vortex generators which is probably worth experimenting with aswell.

Lastly, and probably least important, does modifying the aerodynamics exclude you from certain racing classes?

My car is just for fun, I'm just curious about the rules relating to aero.

Thanks all

CAMS scrutineers are currently cracking down on poorly mounted extinguishers. This bracket has recently passed CAMS scrutineering at Sandown and Philip Island. The comment made was “that’s what I like to see, nuts and bolts”

Because I couldnt find any for sale i developed my own and had a few extras made. The first batch have all sold quick to the VIC based guys so i am thinking about getting some more made if anyone is interested?? These will go for $90 ea inc M6 high tensile bolts and nuts. Postage is about $10 nationwide but will confirm with your postcode.

Suits R33, R34 platforms and also should fit M34 Stagea?

let me know if your keen?

Hope this is the right place to post this. I'm looking for some advice on how to remove the adhesive used to hold the sound deadening in place (the yellowy/brown reside where the sound deadening was). 

So I've used dry ice to remove as much sound deadening as possible however the residue is insanely hard to get off. I want to get everything as tidy as the finished bit on you can see on the nearside wheel arch however before I give myself cancer from inhaling copious amounts of fumes from some type of industrial strength solvent, I wanted to see if anyone knows of a better way. 

I feel like this shouldn't be as hard as I'm finding it lol 

im looking to get a set of coilovers and what not for my track car. grip car

What has been used and worked well?

Are white line sway bars worth the upgrade to?

tie rod ends worth it etc etc?

Thanks

I'm building up quite a large display of not only 1/10 AutoArt & Kyosho models but 1/43 Ebbro & Kyosho scale model GTR's. I was interested in getting some small custom plaques made for my display which included small details about each car including their VIN tag or build number. (For the Australian Group A cars only)

I've checked out the GTR-Registry and I cannot find an answer so I'm asking if anyone from the forum may know the VIN or or build number to each of the Australian Group A race cars? Any information would be greatly appreciated. 

Looked pretty wild. Would love to get there one day.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6h-npGsnMw

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Race-Technology-Programmable-Digital-Dash2-PI-AIM-Stack-/160690415217?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2569e52671

or there's the racepak from Haltech

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Racepak-IQ3-dash-EFI-interface-/370582798469#vi-content

what are you guys using? what do you recommend? I don't have a particular need for data logging, although it would be nice.

after buying the dash, what sort of costs are you looking at to get it installed?

I wanna see some photos too of them installed. show us ya dash!

Can anybody tell me if the rb20det and rb25det exhaust manifolds are interchangable?

There are some very good deals on 2001-2002 VX Clubsport R8s are the moment, with most people asking around the $17-18k mark.

I know that there are quite a few people on here that tow using Holden or Ford V8s, and I wanted to get your opinions on them.

Are they suitable to tow a 500kg trailer and 1500kg worth of car and accessories? That's 2000kgs being towed by a 1700-1800kg car. Not ideal, right?

These guys have been quietly racing their 33 GTR for years now, battling some bad luck at times but being overwhelmingly quick and careful, resulting in some great finishes.

Well done guys 

Here's the Cairns post front page from yesterday (and no, that's not them in the race suits...)

Anyone watching / attending?

Their are loads out there and in the 17" diameter range you seem able to get them for $300-350 a tyre vs the $550 that Yokohama and Dunlop wants for their tyres. (I have used a 255/40/17 as the baseline tyre for comparison)

So I have not gone into huge details, just the brand and links. If people have used any of the more obscure models then be great if you could post feedback or results of any decent OS tyre tests you have come across.

Dunlop

DZ03G

Dunlop DZ03G Link

Comment - Seem to be recognised as almost being as quick as the AO50, but like all Dunlops good in the wet and quiet.

Bridgestone

RE55

http://www.bridgestone.com.au/tyres/motorsport/RE55s.aspx

Comment - Still decent enough things though really need to roll out an update. No idea what is happening with the RE-11S

Yokohama

AO50

http://www.yokohama.com.au/motorsports/

Comment - Almost the track day standard tyre in Aus. Great grip but grossly expensive at ~$550

Nitto

NT01

http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt01#size

Comment - Seem insanely cheap at $350 a tyre

Michelin

Pilot Super Sport

Michelin Motorsport page

Comment - Said to have almost Pilot Sport Cup level of grip

Pilot Sport Cup

Micheline Pilot Cup site

Seem to be the rage for the best road tyre you can put on fast track/street cars

Federal

FZ-201 & FZ-202

http://www.federalmotorsporttires.com/index.php?page=fz-201

Comment - Up around the $500 a corner and not a great range of sizes available.

Kuhmo

V70A

http://fsport.com.au/kumho_v70a.html

Seem to be used a bit on control tyre circles

Toyo

Proxes R888

http://toyotires.com/tire/pattern/proxes-r888-high-performance-competition-tires

Seem to be better at shorter events like hill climbs where grip is there from near cold

Hankook

Ventus TD Z221

Hankook Motorsport page

Comment - Seem popular in the US. AO50 type money and look to be of equivelant performance to AO50 for sprints

Silverstone

FTZ Sport Type RR

Dealer link

Similar pricing to Nitto, ~$250.

With the heel and toe technique -  Ive got a r33 gts-t with evo brembo front and rear.  The brakes are so good, it only takes a light touch at the top to get it to stop.  My accelerator pedal is much lower down than the brake so im having big problems with heel and toe to downchange gears (im not even getting it close)

I was going to put a layer or two on the accelerator pedal to try and the get the same sort of height, but even with this the brakes are heaps sensitive.

Any suggestions ?

thanks

Being serious I want grip comfort and to protect my beautiful wank wheel from wear.

Many thanks.