LotusGTR

Guys, I've checked out all the usual places to get these but just want to see if there is something out there I've not dug up yet. If you have a suggestion as to where to buy or have one for sale then please post up in this thread or PM me. Many thanks.

I've been to this many moons ago and can highly recommend. Stand out for me was the McLaren F1 (very new at the time) getting off the line on the hill climb. Most incredible induction noise I've ever heard. Very loud and very angry. Pity it's in the middle of nowhere in England......

You go away please.

Just a quick update, I've really only driven at legal hwy speeds but now there is absolutely no feedback anywhere whilst on the brakes. I guess this means that the rotor skimming has done its job, and was likely the cause of the feedback. The question now is what caused the rotors to need skimming. I personally don't think they were warped (just didn't feel like it), so I'm going with the brake supplier theory that the rotors had deposits on them....... As to why that happened, I guess it could be the WBs..... I think I need some harder driving to see how it all goes once the brakes / front suspension get a harder workout.

Broadly they look similar. Once on the car they'll look different though. The GTR rims are tough and the GTST just ain't. It's all a matter of personal taste and budget I guess. Different widths and offsets should be considered for the fit to the car. GTR rims every time for me.

R32 GTR are 16 x 8 + 30 and are forged and look cool. GTST are 6.5". Should be an easy pick.

PM sent. Interested if not too late.

Strewth! I think I owe you a beer for that post Much appreciated.

Richard, where would you place your money?

While I'm at it. How do these puppies work? They must measure and control boost. How does it measure the boost? How does it control the boost? I think the later is via solenoid? If I have a twin turb set up I assume I'll need 2 solenoids. Someone care to explain in relatively simple terms how these jiggers work and how it all hangs together and where the electrical and mechanical interfaces are. Thanks.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/St...ds-t280020.html Which product to buy, and where from? APEXI AVC-R Turbosmart E-Boost Both need rpm inputs, and I've been advised that both of these do. Cheers.

AVCR 100% sold?

Can you give me some details on the AVC-R. How old? Used? On what? Got pics? Thanks.

Tuner says it must have an rpm input. Otherwise it just becomes an electronic version of the mechanical boost control it already has.

Armed with the above info I've rung the tuner and he's said an EBC would be a worthwhile step. Said dumps were not really necessary, and especially considering the labour cost involved. Said I should look at Apexi AVCR or Turbo Smart E-Boost. Said to make sure they had rpm inputs so you can control the boost at all points in the rev range. Wasn't going to be drawn on what specific power torque increases I might get, but said it would be fairly noticeable. Suspects the rich tune and high idle are something like a vaccum line having popped off, given the PFC has not been fiddled with since I last had it tuned. If I go down this road, where is the best place to buy the EBC? Any ideas how much? Cheers.

I was waiting to hear from you Ash. I'm pretty much on the same page as you but thought some useful comments might come out. The car is slowly becoming more track orientated so one day soon I may have the engine out to get the sump and oil pick up sorted and perhaps I'll do the dumps then. I'll see what Cptn. Tuner say about a boost controller with and without the dumps being done. Cheers all for your replies and suggestions.

You're telling me but unfortunately when the turbs were done I was all out of money and probably didn't appreciate how diffucult it would be to go back in and do them. Was 2 years ago and I know so much more now than I did then. I guess with AFMs I'll just see if they're maxing out. If so, then replace. If not, leave well enough (and the bank account) alone.

lol....the plate I want does not come in slimline format. I'd ideally like it to be centrally mounted but it can't easily be. I, like you, am a boring, traditional hetrosexual.

Found the dyno charts. Dyno.pdf

Guys, my idle is a little high and the tune a little rich so I'm thinking of going to the tuner to sort through these issues. Given there'll be dyno time I may as well consider what upgrades could be done to make the most of the tuning time. Current set up is Forged pistons / new rings Std rods New R33 crank Block honed, decked, pressure tested etc New bearings New Garrets (7s) - can't really remember the exact spec Power FC Adjustable CAM wheels 700cc Tomei injectors (all else in the fuel system is std) Splitfore coilpacks (old ones were failing) New oil & water pump 3.5" zorst with high flow cat - rear of the dumps only Running about 305 RWKW. Can't find last dyno chart (doh) so no more details that that. Engine has done 15k kms so I'd say still pretty fresh. Next steps are....? I do not want the expense of replacing turbos. Pullng the head off is too hard and expensive Some things that come to my mind are: Dumps (which are currently stock) AFMs (which are currently stock - would these make a difference?) I'm not chasing a specific power figure but want to maximise the current set up (which has a lot invested in it already) Cheers.

Good idea. Did you pack out the indent? I'm thinking of using the full sized plate (no slimline available) so could end up looking a little large.......

Thanks Steve. Can you post up pics once you've got the front fitted? The GTR has an indent in the bar where you'd normally fit the plate, so might look odd if nothing is in there. Be interested to see how that plays out. Based on measurements I took from the Vic Rds website and off my car I reckon std pates are 17mm too wide for the rear. Can be gound down to fit. Really you need a slimline plate for the front central position.

I'm considering custom plates for my car. The plate sizes in the plate style I require are 372mm x 132mm. Rear can be ground down the 355mm wide to fit. Front is a different matter. At 132mm high it starts to hang over the intercooler / red opening too much so thinking of an offset front bar mount. Anyone done this and any pics. I guess it would mean screwing into the front bar which I'm not loving. Perhaps there are other options for the full size 372 x 132 being mounted on the front? Cheers.

Why thank you. I'll certainly keep you in mind if it comes to it. Cheers for the advice and offer of help.

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