No Crust Racing

Coz I'm ADD like that y0 It's just like that time when... OMFG IS THAT A NEW STAPLER?!

Pegs and peg boards?

Thanks Benny, appreciate the input Edit: Also, what's this about retail?

The first used pair I bought were already pretty tired so I wasn't worried as they were dirt cheap to learn on. I'm looking at some more used semis but with a bit more meat now and wanting some assistance identifying damage that's of concern. In this link a guy has some 235 RE55s which he says have plenty of tread left, the pics show some melted rubber on the tread surface. Is this indicative of overheating or is it simply rubber that's been picked up on the tread surface while it was hot and has cooled there. Would I expect this to come off once the tyres are at temp? Cheers

Hi guys, I'm looking for a used set of 235 R17 semi slicks. RE55, AO48/50, DZ03's etc. Something like an RT615 is fine but I'm not looking for KU36s or 595s unless they are RS-Rs. The more tread the better of course, not looking for something with only 1 track day left or sitting firmly on the tread wear indicators. Please be honest about flat spots/damage etc. Let me know what you've got and how much you're wanting for them. I'm willing to pay postage as I'm in Albury/Wodonga (can pickup from close locations) so long as you're willing to either drop them off at a close freight depot (if there is one) or be available so I can have them collected from you at home or work (whichever is easiest for you). PM me or get me on [email protected] Cheers

So no love for the nistune?

I've got an S13 with a CA in it making a bit over 160kw at the moment using an SAFC V2. I realise I'll only gain minimal power from the ability to control timing but I'm interested in getting hold of a proper engine management setup that will allow me to do my own tuning. I'm looking at the Nistune and the E-Manage at present but am open to other ideas and am curious as to what other self-tuners are doing. Cheers

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And that's it? Hardly seems worth the cost for only 16-20 laps all day or am I getting this wrong?

Was considering coming along for a drive at the next round (May 1st) but I wanted a bit more info on the format from people who have done it. I see there are around 4-5 sessions and in each session cars appear to get a total time based on their best standing lap and subsequent flying laps. If a standard start and some hot laps is considered one "stint" do you get multiple stints per session or do you only get 4-5 laps total in each session? Cheers

Pm me some pics

Sorry mate I'm a bit confused, what are you offering? Car with no engine? I'm on the iPhone app so might have missed a link or something?

Would also consider WRXs, s15s and 34s (man or auto turbo) and possible Mazda3 and 6s or BA onwards XR6 or 8s

Yeah Saw that Matty, thanks for the tip though. I'm in no massive rush or anything, was just curious as I'd come across a few cars that I'd trade my Sil for and wanted to know what sort of headaches would be involved. Cheers

It's setup for grip at the moment, hence the semi slicks and suspension settings but with a few quick adjustments it would slide very well. Lower it, stiffen it up, take out some camber from the rear, use different tyres, and change the wing angle and it will slide very well. The best part is all you need to do to make those changes is just adjust the gear that's already on there and choose which set of rims you want to use, the 215s on the 17x7s would be perfect for drift. With the radiator, brakes, brake ducts and oil cooling it stays very happy. Catch can only even has oil in it if the sump has been overfilled. The Velo holds you in awesomely too, plus the S15 rack and new rack bushes give nice direct feel.

How it looks when I drive it to work more or less. Differences is it has the GT-R grill on it now, and I leave the mounts for the C-West spoiler attached (not the legs just the mounts). Very streetable.

Yeah sorry bud, after turbo only.

Not sure mate you'd have to consult the RTA, I can only go on what Vicroads told me, he seemed to think I could register both types of cars in Vic without issue so long as they passed VIV/RWC here. He did note that NSW has some stringent laws but didn't elaborate. I was only asking from a Vic point of view.

Was looking at a few Matt but all newer than that. Yeah it's more so getting all the documentation from the seller and not failing the first inspection and having to source the info yourself.

Confirmed, requires VIV inspection Vic. I also asked about purchasing vehicles defected in other states and so long as you get a roadworthy in Vic you are fine, however the problem becomes getting the car into Vic as you can't get an unregistered vehicle permit for a car that's unroadworthy, well you can but the risk is on your head to get pulled over driving an unregistered and unroadworthy vehicle. The permit does not protect you from being fined. The other option is by truck but then some trucking companies want the car to not be defected etc either for insurance.

I'm just reading the VIV stuff now, quite a few hoops that need to be jumped through... no wonder repairable write offs are so cheap lol

Yeah doing some reading and I see the VIV requirements. I'm not clear on if the inspection must be carried out in NSW or Vic given the car is listed as a repariable write off in NSW but I'd be wanting to reg it in Vic. Call to vicroads might be order. Cheers

Looking at a car that's listed as a repairable write off in NSW, repairs look to be fine. What's the process of registering it in Vic, I do live on the VIC/NSW border so can have things done in NSW if necessary. Does the car need to be "cleared" of it's status in NSW? If so can that be done at any place that provides road worthy or is it more involved than that?

I had a play last night taking shots of some autoart disc brake rotors from the couch (about 1.5m away) and used the camera completely on manual mode testing combinations of shutter speeds and aperture (left iso in auto mode with an upper max of 800) using manual focus with no flash in low light and managed to get some really clear shots which really surprised me. I think I might have a bit more practice using manual focus and the camera in manual mode when next in low light, it's restored my confidence that this camera can take some decent shots straight off the camera (as in no post processing).

Are you thread stalking me lol Like I said, torn a bit... done a lot of work to the car but I think my heart stayed with the R chassis'