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Still after a pair of front strut tops to suit Apexi N1 shocks in the R32 GTR Thanks, Deren

Im desperate to buy a pair of front strut tops to suit above... Deren

You should add as pro when they buy it they get to drive it back down the mountain obviously so its a win win situation. Awesome first drive of their new car! Haha, just a thought. As for the Alternator: It depends whats wrong with it but i was quoted $160 i think it was for new brushes, bearings, and regulator.

Im fitting the adjustable castor rods this weekend so i'll get more pics then and let you know how it went. I am really desperate for strut tops to suit my Apexi N1 front shocks....Anyone?? Deren

Awesome work! I'd love to see it in the flesh and show you mine properly. Sounds like we share something in common Its true, it is a very satisfying/rewarding hobby to have. I have restored other cars but not to the same extent. Im very keen to get the GT-SS turbos but i have to see how the funds are looking and compare them again to the high flow option. Different people have different opinions on what is better as always. Just have to make up my own mind. I cant wait to get stuck into building this engine and show all the effort and parts im putting in there Thanks for the reply Femno Deren

Hey mate, thanks for the compliments. Good luck with gettng yours back into action asap Thanks for all the praise Link! As always i appreciate it all and can't wait to show everyone interested the finished product PS: Just about to return from Melbourne after fitting up one of the just jap special intercooler kits to a mates silvia. No walk in the park. Very unhappy with the kits ability to fit with what supplied and no instructions present! Same deal with my other mates one that i have to look forward fitting back in QLD...Yay Deren

Thanks mate. Shes my pride and joy. Unfortunately im finding it hard to come up with the money at the moment!

Haha, its actually going to be fairly modified all over just not so obvious in most places. As for the brakes, they are a decent package as standard. Dont get me wrong though i would love to go out and buy a set of 4 Brembos if i had the $$$'s. This car is costing me a fortune and im trying to save a few expenses for later (yay! ...not). Nah its all fun but its getting ridiculous how much its adding upto. I was lucky witht he cross drilled rotors in that i don't have any hair line cracking. I have machined all 4 rotor's to zero run-out. However they are getting close to minimum thickness so next pad change will most likely see me upgrading to a set of slotted DBA's or the like. A keen eye may have picked up on my mistake of fitting the rotors on the wrong sides of the car, ie: left on the right side and right side on the left. They are rotational, if you like, as they are drilled in a pattern that matches the groove in the pads for the dust to escape. I later realised and swapped them over lol. Deren

Today i received a pair of the JJR castor rods (possibly JIC Magic). When i tried to fit them i couldnt get the end that goes into the subframe to fit. After measuring them against the original ones i found they were about 1mm wider. Im wondering how anyone has fitted them successfully without machining the inserts slightly so the damn things fit! Very annoying, i PM'd JustJap but waiting on reply now. Anyone bought these? Deren

Yeah i noticed the same thing. When the fuel is stale it tends smell different after its been burnt. Like previously stated just fill up with fresh stuff and she'll be fine

The heat soak leads to ecu retarding timing, hence power loss. I used to notice it most after a sit at the lights then you try to take off quick...All that lovely hot air!

Yeah i unbolted it but left it plugged in (can't erember why but sure enought he car wouldnt start till i screwed it back down. I 2nd the statement about removing things after you learn what they do. Many people under estimate the complexity and technology built into these awesome machines.

This weekend i fitted the front brakes after everything was finally ready for re-assembly. I bled the entire system including the ABS module and ended up with a great feeling pedal. One thing im still a little concerned about is the rear bleeder on the ABS module still seemed to have tiny stream of very fine aeration in it. Im guessing that means there is a small air leak somewhere. Some of the other bleeders had this initially but later went away after i re-bled them. Anyway im sure i'll work it out with some help from the guys at work etc. All the brakes look great and every seems to work well so far so i cant complain too much considering it was all in bits for quite some time. During this week i plan to purchase Nolathane bushes for the steering rack and the front sway bar and fit them if i have time as im leaving for a few days in Melbourne on Friday coming. Adjustable front castor rods i ordered from Justjap should also finally arrive mid week, so i can fit them too. That leaves me with only aftermarket strut tops to buy so i can fit the front Apexi N1 Dampers. Deren

During my restoration i have had my car on 4 stands the whole time. Thats about 1 year on them so far. Its the proper way to lift the car when you have no hoist and a regular practise in the workshop where a hoist is not available. If setup correctly it is completely safe! Deren

Its the fuel pressure regulator. It regulates fuel pressure flow back to the tank in the return line to keep a constant fuel rail pressure to supply the injectors. Deren

Thanks mate i appreciate all the replies! The GTR is a great car! Dont worry i'll be back to Melbourne with it in the next 2 or so years. Probably move back down there when my apprenticeship is finished or shortly after i'd say. Then we can all go for a drive! Deren

If its the same as the 32 its in the fuse box inside the car under the dash on the drivers side. Deren