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There are a couple more requests so I'll get a couple more lengths of CrMo in the next couple of weeks; when you're ready, let me know. Lol; I'm glad he likes it, I just wanted to make sure it didn't get damaged in transit...

Thanks for getting Theo & I in amongst those Sean! Around 11:20 ish Theo & I side by side, I struggled all night to build boost in stageing, so I ended up trying a Pac style spool up & finally got some boost. After 3 mid 14's, I finally cracked a 13.8. Theo ran 13.9's all night, like clockwork. Pretty darn good for nearly 2t worth of wagon. Congrats on some great times in there guys; once I work out why mine won't stall up like it will on the street, I'll be back for another go.

I leave you guys alone in here for one night and look what you've done to the place!

Yep, fair call. Got my M35 hat on.

Another option is 245/45/18. This is OEM VE Crummydore size, and not too expensive.

Lol, I couldn't resist! It actually cost more to post yours due to the extra weight. #totallyworthit.

You went up against Theo (WAGON BOY) and you would've been able to wipe the floor with mine if you hadn't had to bow out. At least it wasn't a major issue for you then. Very nice ride mate; the Maroon looked very nice under lights.

Did you know; the tape from one full roll of Officeworks packing tape weighs 120 grams? I didn't; until a couple of days ago.

Floating rotors aren't exactly a guarantee against warping, although the better quality base materials of a 2 piece rotor would certainly help. The main reason for using 2 piece rotors (in my understanding) is that in high load conditions (i.e; trackwork) the alloy hat minimises the heat of the rotor transferring into the hub; and overheating the bearings causing a failure. Good stuff, best of luck.

Saw a few nice Skylines out there last night; hope you guys had as good a night as I did! Commiserations to the owner of the R32 GTR behind Theo & I, who spat out some water and pulled out of the line; hopefully nothing too serious.

Drilled rotors don't get any "hotter" than a normal rotor, that's a function of how hard you use the brakes. The drilled holes become a stress riser due to localised heat and expansion & contraction of the rotor. Just get some slotted ones; they still de gas the pad, and deglaze the rotor, that's where the benefit lies. Brand is irrelevant, you have to buy rotors that have exactly the same dimensions as what you are running now; otherwise the caliper won't fit on. The wheels not fitting will be the least of your worries. I don't mean to offend. With some of the basic questions you're asking; it might be better if you leave it to a professional, or at very least, have an experienced mate assist you with it the first time. Brakes are not something you can afford to get even a little bit wrong.

Beat away mate, the blood wipes straight off Powdercoat.

Where are the pics?

13.841sec @ 161.12km/h. Stock ECU, Sierra Stage 2 turbo, custom 2.5"suction pipe, 3" dump 100cpi cat, legalis exhast. Sydney Dragway 22/8/12.

Good point; I need my minute in the sun.

Awesome; the new Chassis brace wasteland thread! Glad to hear they're rolling in; I left the sheet with all the Tracking numbers at work, and I'm on my weekend ATM so you'll all have them before I can get the numbers to you. Don't be shy with the bolts either; tight is right! And go back in a week or so & re-tension them please; they do seem to settle in a bit, even with Nylocs. Cheers, Dale.

Lol, picked it like a dirty nose Leon. Cheers Rudi; had a quick yarn with your young bloke out there, sorry you couldn't make it. Catch you soon mate.

The wrap up; 14.6 @ 158.9km/h 14.7 @ 159.8km/h 14.4 @ 156.7km/h Each time, I simply couldn't generate the full blooded 3200rpm full boost launch that I can do on the street; time after time. Frankly I was pretty damn disappointed with the times; it was just so lazy off the line. After idling the car (in gear), through the session before in an attempt to get some heat into the gearbox, hoping that it would actually come on boost and do a decent; it finally did what I wanted and produced this. To say I was pleased; is a bit of an understatement. It left the line with about 7psi of boost at 3000rpm; so there may be more in it once I can get consistent boost control on the line. Well done to Theo as well; a swag of 13.9's, regular as clockwork. Good to catch up; top stuff. Commiserations to Whitestag; hopefully your issue isn't serious.

14.45 @ 156.4km/h. Still not getting a proper stall. Yet on the return road; full spec launch. Going to try getting more heat in the box before the run. Just too slow off the line.

First run, 14.6 sec @ 158.97km/h. Shoddy stall, there's more to come!

The repair time isn't too bad, if you ask me. Most good panel shops have a decent wait just to get in, let alone amassing parts. A few years ago, my missus had a big side impact in her 323 that took out both drivers side doors, B pillar, sill panel and rear quarter. The D/S rear strut and arms were bent and wheel destroyed. Value of repairs on a $16,000 car; $12,000. I was sceptical as to whether it would be any good once repaired, but my panel guy assured me it would be as good; or better. As the panel shop removed the bent pillar, rear guard and sill; the car sprung back to square. He invited my missus to see it stripped to its socks & undies, and she freaked. He showed us the measurements for the alignment jig, and then measured the car in front of us. It was basically perfect. He then pulled the brand new sill and pillar out of their wrappings, and sat them in place; fitted perfectly. It took almost 16 weeks to repair, but we still own it now; over 80,000km later, and it's as good as it ever was. No problems aligning it, no weird tyre wear, no paint issues. Done properly, your Stag will be fine.

Lol Ryan, yours will be very, er; Safe. No chance of a scratch there. I think you'll all be suitably pleased. True Alex, that seems like so long ago... My group buys have gotten simpler since then.

Update; All braces in the post today! I'll be PM'ing everyone to give you a Tracking number tonight. Thanks for your patience; not long now! Cheers, Dale.

Nice work Josh, be good to see how they turn out. Also excellent work on your butterfly colouring in too; very neat.

FYP. Was that with one of Scotty's suction pipes? I don't think my version; being (16ish% smaller cross sectional area) will actually get there.