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After a pair or four Rays CE28 rims. Prefer 17 x 9" in either a +15 or +22 in titanium silver. Need to be 5 bolt 114 PCD (ie for an R32 Skyline). If you have a different rim from the Rays range Re30's, TE37's etc (as long as the size matches) I would also be interested.

Seriously, juest get a dry cell. It depends on how many amp hours you think you want but it can save quite a few kgs. This is just on Amazon. Proper Braille motorsport battery. Braille Battery 11.5lb, 904 pulse cranking amps, 360cca, 15amp/hr 1yr warranty - Left Side Positive Terminal Cost is $160 + freight. You can get other larger capacity (amp hours) locally for not much more.

From that description - if it is priced reasonably - buy it.

Lets see it is wired into the loom for the ATTESSA computer. So how about we take a stab in the dark & suggest it controls the torque split for the car. Or the flux capacitance of the system if you you prefer that terminology.

Can I ask where you ordered them from?

There were two issues: 1. The wings that were banned in the late 60's were designed such that the downforce acted on the wheels (uprights) not the chassis. There were a number of failures with nasty consequences, mostly on Lotuses. So they changed that rule to ensure the wings acted on the chassis and removed the struts that held them up. 2. Moveable aerodynamic devices were banned because it not only includes wings but fans etc. Also moveable devices are far more likely to fail than fixed wings & the consequences of failures are pretty dire. They are only really a bandaid solution anyway. As for Melbourne a coupe points come to mind. 1. The circuit is rubbish. 2. All sorts of inflamatory statements will be made to help people with their bargaining position. Best to ignore all of it. Oh and look Ferrari are trying to look Italian again. Bit like Lotus trying to look English or Renault French or oh you get the idea.

I quickly checked the Tomei price. Cooling channel version $3000 for the six, normal version $1780 delivered. the Mahle pistons are approx just over half as much. As far as coating go I wasn't bothered with titanium this or that, or ceramic coating the crowns - more interested in a low friction coating for the piston sides. HKS - part number 2103-RN017 lists as $2124 delivered. 2103-RN021 lists as $1585 delivered. So the Japanese stuff doesn't appear to be particularly good value. It may, however, be more suited (As opposed to more generic although that is just conjecture) How do Mahle pistons go for noise? I'll have a look for Ross stuff also.

There are a few vendors in the States (A few, a hundred....) from which you can import. Not sure if Summit list them, however. You will avoid import duty but may get stung for GST. Still at about $1k + shipping & taxes they are good value. As an aside is there as equivalent forged piston thread out there? I looked & didn't much like the CP's (Mostly for the O/S valve cutouts), wasn't 100% sold on the Mahles (Clashed with oil squirters) & dont know much about Wiseco. The Japanese stuff appears to be expensive & I bereft of coatings. Any ideas?

The I section versus H section argument is about as interesting as shovelling muck. In this case the H pattern rods are marketed by Carrillo as being stronger. http://www.cp-carrillo.com/Tech/RodTech/tabid/76/Default.aspx

There is a little company called Carrillo who make nice rods. H or I pattern, take your pick. Just over 500 grams for a rod with bolts for the heavy duty rod which is about 120 grams less than stock. So less reciprocating mass & more strength. Win, win. Your budget is about right.

Well that all sounds (& is) good but it doesn't count for much when you cant pick up satellites or the auto start feature doesn't work on half the functions. Or for that matter you send it back to get fixed & they pronounce it fine when it just isn't. Anyway fingers crossed the new ones will be better.

So which of the two semis do you reckon is better? Not that a semi of any sort is good for anything much, but I digress.

Advice: Don't bother with cams, have a think about cam gears however. A smaller version of the 2860 turbo would suit - either a -7 or a -9. Personally I prefer the -9's but each to their own. A twin plate clutch with a lightened flywheel is a good idea. Also check the Nismo AFM's as they will work at higher air flows than stock without the mucking about that the Z32's entail.

Actually the tyre as often as not weighs the same or more than the rim it attaches to. So the unsprung weight differential betwwen say a 17" & an 18" rim (assuming they are good rims not chrome rubbish) is minimal. As an example a rim + tyre is of the order of 20kg in a 50kg corner. More tyre width equals more grip (generally). So a fatter tyre on the rear will promote understeer. Which is pretty much what Skylines do anyway. I would strongly recommend the same size tyre on both ends as it will help the balance and allow them to be rotated to even the wear out a little.

Actually I am pretty sure I messed that up. 2 port for ABS 3 for no like you say. The parts listed should be 3 port, not 2. It was my description which is wrong the part number is ok AFAIK. Also the non ABS master cylinders are typically a size down from the ABS type. So whereas a Brembo GTR will run a 17/16" cylinder for ABS they run a 1" for non ABS. The Sumitomos are 1" & 15/16" respectively. So my thing has a 17/16" unit which replaced a 1" unit when I changed the brakes over.

Try 46010-05U01 & 46010-05U21. Should be a 1" bore, 2 line output unit from the N1 R32 R with Brembos. Not sure if it is a "BM57", however.

The smaller diameter track tyres will be cheaper - quite a bit cheaper. Also 19's have somewhat limited availability due to fewer people running them. First step is to figure out what tyre you want (eg Bridgestone RE55, Toyoa RA1 Yokohama etc etc) then find out if you can get them in the size you want then find out how much they are. From a performance point of view the rim diameter is down the bottom of things to worry about.

Going back to the original post - you said you wanted to upgrade everything for adjustability. A couple points 1. You dont really need to. 2. Much of the Nismo stuff doesn't adjust anyway. If stuff is flogged out by all means replace it. But replacing stuff for the sake of it is expensive. Nismo stuff is here: http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/competition/lb/skyliner33.html

Transverse arms are usually referred to as control arms. The front has two - upper & lower. The rear has three. A lower arm and two upper arms. The front upper arm is usually known as a the traction arm/rod. The thing in the previous post is a castor rod and or tension rod.

Having recetly tried to buy some CE28's there is some bad news. Rays appear to have reduced the range of colours & offsets of a number of rims they offered. Upshot is there is a chance you may not get the rim you want in the colour you want anymore. So be a bit carefull. As an aside if anyone has any CE28 (10 spoke) in a 17*9 +15 in titanium silver let me know.

I have one. A little underwhelmed to be honest.

Run front callipers on the fronts, rears on the rears. Otherwise your balance will be rubbish. Nothing wrong with Sumitomo rears either. Front rotors are 324x30mm for R33/R34 GTR's. Rotors are the same on the 33's & 34's - on the front anyway. Rear is a little more complicated but basically the same.

It looks neat, clean & the engine mods are quite reasonable. Dark blue GT-R's are rare so that is in its favour. Check the paint code: Dark blue pearl (TH1) Don't worry about the oiling issues in a road car. You need to know this: The modification involved a different drive arrangement for the oil pump on later model cars. Unless you launch the thing stupidly alot & unless the harmonic balancer is stuffed you shouldn't have an issue. I never did with an early GT-R I had. As for oil volume. Motor takes 4.5 litres according to the manual. Just tip in the full five litre container & don't worry about it any more. GT-R's are well engineered cars. As long as they are looked after & not abused they will do you right. Golden rule: Buy a good one, not a cheap one.

They don't really have a distinct series one & two. Having said that there were running changes made at different times. See here: R32 GT-R’s Gross production quantity 43,934 units Production quantity classified by type 40,390 control vehicles NISMO 560 unit V specifications 1,453 unit V specifications II 1,303 units 228 N1 based specifications Under carriage number division GT - R NISMO (marketing quantity 500 units) Under carriage number 100000 – 100560 Prior-term type: 1989 August 21st - Under carriage number 000051 – 017466 Mid-term type: 1991 August 20th - Under carriage number 212001 – Latter-term type: 1993 January - Under carriage number 300001 - 314649 Register quantity of classified by year type 1989 system (1989) 4,555 units 1990 system (1990) 8,426 units 1991 system (1991) 7,081 units 1992 system (1992) 7,961 units 1993 system (1993) 6,204 units 1994 system (1994) 7,465 units Standard setting body color Prior-term type Gang ray metallic (KH2) Jet silver metallic (KG1) Dark blue pearl (TH1) Lead pearl metallic (AH3) Black pearl metallic (732) Mid-term type/latter-term type Crystal white (326) Spark silver metallic (KL0) Gang ray metallic (KH2) Lead pearl metallic (AH3) Black pearl metallic (732) Prior-term type 1989.8.21 Debut at that time price: 445 ten thousand It comes after ƒnƒRƒXƒJ and ƒPƒ“ƒ?ƒŠ and it debuts the victory of group A as a purpose as 3rd generation GT-R Total length 4,545mm?~ full 1,755mm?~ total height 1,340mm wheel base 2,615mm Vehicle weight 1,430kg The highest output 280ps/6,800rpm largest torque 36.0kg-m/4,400rpm Engine type RB26DETT total cubic displacement 2,568cc * Adoption of twin ceramic turbocharger * Electronic control torque split 4WD (ATTESA E-TS) adoption Adoption of *4 wheel multi-link suspension Adoption of *225/50-16 inch tire ƒjƒXƒ‚ 1989.3.11 Sale at that time price: 441 ten thousand 560 units were produced as a Gr-A evolution model. * Turbine wheel material of turbocharger from ceramics modification to metal * Adding the air intake to the front bumper * Addition of hood top mall * Modification of side sill protector * Addition of small-sized rear spoiler * Abolition of rear wiper The abolition of *ABS * Abolition of air conditioner Abolition of *I/C grille * Vehicle weight 1,400kg (the light weight conversion of 30kg) Mid-term type 1991.8.20 Sale at that time price: 451 ten thousand * Addition of side impact door beam * Driver's seat SRS air back option setting * Addition of seat belt warning light * Adoption of shocking absorption steering wheel pad * Adoption of interior resistance to flame conversion material * Modification of headlight lens and H1 conversion of valve * Vehicle weight 1,480kg (the increase of 50kg) Latter-term type 1993.2.3 Sale at that time price: 454.5 ten thousand * Clutch structure from push system modification to pulling system Modifying rear diff. cover form from the *94 model V specifications 1993.2.3 Sale at that time price: 526 ten thousand Commemorating Gr-A3 year successive victories, it sells * Total height +15 it makes 1,355mm * ƒuƒŒƒ“ƒ{ corporation make brake caliper - and adoption of rotor Adoption of *BBS aluminum wheel Tire adoption of *225/50-17 size * Vehicle weight 1,500kg (the increase of 20kg) V specifications II 1994.2.14 Sale at that time price: 529 ten thousand Commemorating Gr-A4 year successive victories, it sells Tire modification to *245/45-17 size * Adoption of private sticker N1 At that time price: Control vehicle based 430.5 ten thousand V ƒXƒy?[ƒbƒNƒx?[ƒX 509 ten thousand V specifications II base 512 ten thousand It sells as the pace vehicle for N1 durable race/lace participation * Adding the air intake to the front bumper * Addition of hood top mall * Abolition of rear wiper The abolition of *ABS * Abolition of air conditioner Abolition of *I/C grille * Adding the baffle plate for brake cooling * Headlight from projector system modification to suspicious looking 2 light systems Also the based vehicle respectively simultaneously with *V specifications ¤ V specifications II sale modification From *V specifications base turbine wheel material of turbocharger from ceramics modification to metal

Chris knows his stuff & you can't argue with his lap speed - you will need to find five & a half seconds to match him! For what it is worth the static camber has to be thought of in combination with the spring rate & sway bar stiffness. Having said that the more -ve camber you chuck at the front of an R32 around Wanneroo the more they appear to enjoy it.