Jump to content
SAU Community

buzzboy

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    48

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Feedback

    0%

 Content Type 

Posts posted by buzzboy

    Battery Isolation Switch

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    Hi guys

    Im looking at installing a Battery Isolation switch into my r33. The car gets driven about once every 2 weeks and the battery is typically dead by that time. I suspect the alarm is darning the power amongst other things. My hope is the isolation switch will keep the battery from discharging completely in that time frame. Currently have an optima d34 installed -

    ========Optima D34 Details==============

    Open Circuit Voltage (fully charged): Internal Resistance (fully charged): Capacity:

    Reserve Capacity:

    Power:

    CCA (BCI 0°F): 750 amps MCA (BCI 32°F): 870 amps

    =======================================

    I have been looking at the isolation switch from Jaycar - http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=SF2247

    The Idea would be to have the switch just after the positive terminal connection on the battery and then resume the connection on the other end - a bridge if you will . Just wanted to confirm I'm on the right track and Jaycar unit will be up to the task load wise.

    Also anyone who has installed an isolation switch of some type and has some photos please add - still working out mounting points

    Install Issues With 2X Rear Camber Kits

    in Suspension, braking and tyres

    Posted · Edited by buzzboy

    Thanks for the reply Daleo

    Still dont fully understand and feel maybe a bit of a terminology issue going on . My understanding is the rear suspension has 3 arms - Traction arm (1) Camber arm (2) and Lower control arm (3) - please see picture attached for more details(picture 1). Im not sure if im getting the traction arm and the radius arm mixed up - can someone confirm or post a picture of the radius arm???maybe 4 arms are in the rear suspension???

    below is a picture of what we have done - Picture 2

    from what i can tell from my suspension specialist he wants it more like - picture 3 - images sourced from http://www.skylinesa...camber-kit-r33/

    my version of above - Picture 4

    If anyone can advised it would be excellent - thanks

    post-41711-0-55518300-1314493041_thumb.png

    post-41711-0-22384000-1314493069_thumb.png

    post-41711-0-66034100-1314493129_thumb.jpg

    post-41711-0-52255600-1314493158_thumb.png

    Install Issues With 2X Rear Camber Kits

    in Suspension, braking and tyres

    Posted

    Hi guys

    Bit very confused right now . i have just recently installed a Bilsten kit into my r33 with 1 front camber kit and 2 rear camber kits. During installation we ran into an issue with the rear camber kits - whiteline plus W62544. We got some advice from a very reliable source who advised to that there are 2 arms involved per side, the upper control arm (90 degrees to the hub) and the traction rod (45 degrees to the hub). The bushes go in the upper control arm itself and the traction rod itself, at the inner pivot point- the 2 arms each side should maintain their relative lengths to avoid bump steer being introduced by the changes in dynamic angles. Installed as advised.

    Now that everything was installed i went to take my car to a very very reliable and well known suspension specialist who has worked on many of the top skylines - who advised the rear camber kit was installed wrong and from what i could gather ,he expected both the inner and outer bushes on upper control arm.

    Question is what is the correct installation of two W62544 kits ?

    Just a bit of idea - no sure if the the suspension specialist is getting mixed up with the general whiteline KCA347 kit that contains 4 bushes per kit - so a total of 8 bushes for the 2 kits.The Whiteline W62544 only comes with 2 tube\bushes per kit - so a total of 4 tubes\bushes

    Any help would be excellent guys - its doing my head in

    How Far Can I Drive Without An Alignment

    in Suspension, braking and tyres

    Posted

    Hey guys

    Finished installing my new suspention and now need an alignment . I have 2 rear camber kits and 1 front cambrr kit and a castor kit that all need to be adjusted correctly . Was looking at taking the car to centerline but that 35k away . Not sure if that kinda distance would kill my ad08 semi slicks. The other choice is a local kmart tyre and auto but I'm kinda avoiding that one.

    So tge question is can I get away with driving 35k with a bad alignment ?

    Eibach Vs King Springs

    in Suspension, braking and tyres

    Posted · Edited by buzzboy

    Hi all

    I have decided to change my suspention over from a JIC coilover kit to a Bilstein and spring combo . My only problem is what springs to use - Eibach or Kings . The spring rates are about the same the only BIG differnace is that the Kings are liner at the front and progressive at the rear . The Eibach springs are liner all round . I like the concpet of the progressive springs for ride comfort but at the same time a little uneasy by the induced body roll of the top soft springs until enough pressure is put on the spring and the hard spring is hit . Going into a corner you never know what your going to get - the soft or the hard . also the car is Street only

    would love hear of peoples view or experiences with either of the two springs

    thanks

    Connecting 400R\gtr Indicators

    in General Maintenance

    Posted

    HI all

    Got my car back today with a new 400R front bar painted and fitted :D. I purchased a set of GTR indicators and holders from http://www.kudosmotorsports and have been installed .

    The only issue is the plugs dont match - The plug from the old S2 fog light and indicators don't match the plug for the new 400r\GTR indicators. Just wanted to know if someone could explain how to connect the new indicators up or point me to an how to doc.

    Exedy Heavy Duty Cutch

    in Drivetrain and transmission

    Posted

    Hi guys

    I have am EXEDY heavy duty Clutch NSK-7056HD in my r33 gtst - just the HD not a button or Cushion. Just wanted to know how much power I can run with out any slip . Also would adding a stronger pressure plate help hold more power and if so what change would I see in the clutch pedal and engagement . My power goal is 230rkw

    Hypergear Turbochargers and High flow Services Development thread

    in Forced Induction Performance

    Posted

    the 230kw version looks worse than the 320kw version in every respect, even at 3000rpm it is making 20kw less, comes on full song at 4k like the newer one and then tops out at 230kw, is the main difference the transient response? As I know with my gcg highflowed rb20 turbo it makes ~240kw that feels like a stock turbo, on full song by 3k though it does have a BB core.

    Is it possible to use the new tech you've used in your 320kw turbo in the smallest sized ones to make say 230-250kw with much better response? or are these benefits entirely due to the different front housing you are using?

    [/]

    +1

    • Like 1

    Fit And Spray Cost

    in Cosmetic, Styling & Respray

    Posted

    Hey guys

    Just got a quote back from a shop to:

    Cut and shape

    Fit

    Paint - stock white

    Price - 1300

    There is an item on the brake down called FRONT B/B - 300 . I have no idea what that is for so I will need to ask the guy about that

    Any way is 1300 a decent price to fit and spray a aftermarket fiberglass front bar for an r33???? I was expecting 600 - 800

    Aftermarket Replacement Fob

    in Car Audio & Electrical

    Posted

    Hi all

    when i got my car it already had an alarm system in it - Boomerang Alarm. i have no more details expect its a "Boomerang" . the thing is the remote is like a small mobile phone and is starting to fall apart. I only use 2 features on the remote - unlock and remote engine (turn the turbo timer\engine off before its static set time). I was wondering if i could get a non direct replacement for it and just have it programmed to match . wouldn't mind something like the flick key remotes all the new cars have.

    To Much Slack In Throttle Cable

    in General Maintenance

    Posted · Edited by buzzboy

    Hi all

    i have noticed that my throttle cable has an unusual amount of slack - car is an r33 rb25det. I can easily pull the cable up with my finger a good 5m before the throttle changes at all - is this normal ? or is my cable stretched and need replacing

    post-41711-1278815443_thumb.jpg

    Nistune - Eprom Vs Z32

    in Forced Induction Performance

    Posted · Edited by buzzboy

    Hi all

    I have an old eprom nistune rb25det ecu laying around from before my engine build. I am now looking at having my car retuned again but not sure if you use the old eprom nistune ecu or go with a z32 nistune. I have herd that the eprom way had some issues …

    car currently has a stock ECU

    Actuator Vs Boost Controller

    in Forced Induction Performance

    Posted

    Hi all

    i was just wondering why most people use a boost controller (typically a T piece) over a preset Actuator

    i would think a Actuator is a lot more stable over a boost controller. The only befit I can see in having a boost controller is the ability to change boost in cabin.

    Is there any benefit of running a set Actuator over a boost controller on a stock r33 turbo?

×
×
  • Create New...