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I posted the thread below in the motorsport area but wanted to get you guys thoughts. The cabin group want to make this a regular event like Drag Combat I think. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=102617 We are really the targeted demographic!! So would you guys go? James

I picked up a Autosalon magazine the other day (I was bored and had read HPI) and noticed that they are going to have a circuit battle set up like a glorified club super sprint. Basically the rules don't allow full slicks but semis are fine. Cars don't have to be registered but have to maintain there standard chassis. Modifications to the engine are unlimited and suspension modifications permit changing springs, shocks, swaybars, radius rods, control arms etc The way the competition works: One car on the track at a time with an inlap, timed lap and then cool down lap. So you only have 1 lap to set a good time per outing onto the track. I imagine it is going to take ages to get through the cars with only one person on the track but I hope they they have thought about that. The latest magazine with a riced up rx7 s6 on the front has the application form. It would be a pitty not to have some talent from skylines australia attending... I think the most hilarious part of the day will be when all the riced up turbo swifts and the like turn up thinking there car will fly and then it overheats and blows up on the first lap or the cut springs fall out around a corner and their candy paint job gets dirty... (or worse) If some others attend I will take my s15. Common Duncan and Fatz bring on the improved production GTR's. You just need a couple of Nismo stickers as well as a TRD and mugen and you will fit right in. James

Here are the tyres I have had experience with; 326's I don't really need to comment. Standard magna 195 rubber was better than 326's in 235. You could easily break 3rd gear (it was manual) in the wet...... Redefine scary torque steer. Firenza's 195/50/15 These were on a mirage that saw a LOT of track work. We went through 2 sets. Dry: 6/10 Wet: 6/10 If you have to buy cheap tyres get these. These are a really impressive tyre and on the track they would last 5-6 laps before over heating but that said the car is light. From the feedback I have heard, on bigger cars they have less grip than the likes of s03's as you would expect but everyone agrees that they are incredibly predictable and provide plenty of feedback. I just had a report from my dad who has an my03 and reports the same thing. (i told him not to buy tight arse tyres for the rex but he wouldn't listen) Goodyear Eagle F1's 195/50/15 Dry: 5/10 Wet: 6/10 I didn't rate these as much as the firenza's surprisingly. Falken Azenis ST115 225/45/17 Dry: 7/10 Wet: 9/10 These were on my 99 wrx and these saw track work and 20,000km of daily driving and I loved them. They were predictable and the sidewalls were stiff. Dunlop SP9000 205/55/16 Dry: 3/10 Wet: 4/10 These are on my current s15 on the standard wheels and I HATE them with a passion. There is hardly any grip and the sidewall is soooo soft. There is almost no feedback at all and probably due to the profile they are very slow to react. I would go as far as to say that the Simex (or whatever they are) that the car came with were better. Maybe Duncan they are better in a lower profile and with extra width but I just cant speak strongly enough about how bad they are.... I can't wait to destroy them at the track in a couple of weeks It may be that I liked the st115's just because I had a wide tyre on a rex which has so much grip anyway but I would buy them again at the right price. James

I have a stainless Xforce exhaust on my s15. Because they are a mass produced item the fit is very average. I am going to get a custom cat back made up that will quieten it down and will fit a whole lot better. I just find it a bit noisy as well. That said, a friend of mines r33 gtr has a 3.5in xforce from the turbo back which is nice and quiet and the note is perfect along with the fit. If you are planning on purchasing one to run the silencer in it all the time I would stick with a stock exhaust. The level of back pressure the silencer creates can often be more than a stock exhaust. An exhaust is only as good as its smallest orifice. FYI - The custom catback I am having made up is mild steel with a stainless cannon and a very high quality straight though centre muffler (which will do almost all the work. Cannons do very little!). Cost is $600. Hope that helps. James

lol! Trust make the T78 and get their turbos from mitsubishi don't they? or are you talking about the T04R?

Hi Guys, Pretty self explanatory. I have searched the web to no avail. A friend is having it tuned and wanted to have a look at it. If anybody has it I would be eternally grateful! Thanks, James

Hi guys I only got my s15 last week having finally got rid of the rex. The only problem is that there seems to be a vacuum leak as the idle gets a bit funny after leaving it idle for 30 seconds. I am being a bit of a perfectionist as it is only slight, but it is annoying. It is still under factory warranty. Does anyone have a nissan service centre that they recommend? The car also has a blow off valve which I will be getting rid of asap but until I do I want it to idle properly... Otherwise any ideas? James

When nengun say in their specials section that it is AUS delivered does that mean to customs or to your door? Do you have to still pay import tax and/or GST?

what colour?