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Saliya, It's a bleed dude. It's just a computer controlled bleed. it flicks on and off at a duty rate to bleed off the required air to make the boost you want. When it hits the target boost rate, it adjusts the duty to hold steady boost.

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Wasn't too sure whether I shoudl post this here, lest have my thread deleted. Anywhoo, it's over in Victoria section, here's the link..... Enjoy, I sure did. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=111254 BASS OUT

Yeah I know, I'm fixing

Vids here Bass Having his life changed forever From side of Runway

Although I've just had a thought. The rest of my life is going to be a let down. Nothing I drive will be as fast as that.

I'm back. What can I say. Words are not enough. I have NEVER, EVER accelerated so fast in my life. The sheer, brutal, violent unrestrained power is incredible. I think we probably topped out at about 250 - 260 kph, but it's not the speed, its the way it accelerated, braked, and turned that was amazing. He even did some Dori Dori action! To use Jamezillas favorite words, it was both ACE and TOPS at the same time. Truely a once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget. Thanks to Paul Stoddard for being a Dude, my Boss for flying OzJet, and to me for hounding my boss for three weeks about taking his spot. :D :D :D :D

How much boost are you running? What turbo? What is the wastegate spring pressure? Maybe you are trying to bleed off a bunch of air. Could be remedied by a bigger wastegate spring....

Frequently Asked Questions Q What is an F1x2 car? A In the case of a Minardi F1x2 car, it is a purpose-built chassis, based on a current-specification F1 car, and re-designed by an experienced team of engineers to incorporate a passenger compartment optimised for safety, comfort and viewing. The F1x2 car is powered by a 700bhp-plus European V10 racing engine, as used by the Minardi F1 Team in 2001, and features the same type of chassis construction, suspension, brakes and tyres as the cars that will be competing in the 2006 Formula One World Championship Q How much does it cost to have a passenger ride? A This falls into the “how-long-is-a-piece-of-string” category. The cost of an individual F1x2 ride is based on the total distance covered, the nominal running charge for the car currently being set at £250 per km. This figure covers such items as engine mileage, fuel consumed and tyre wear. Typically, an F1x2 passenger ride would consist of three laps (an “out” lap, a “flying” lap and an “in” lap), and if that were taken at, for example, the Donington Grand Prix circuit, which measures 4.023 km, the cost would work out at £3,017.25 (4.023 km x 3 laps x £250 per km). Clearly, the length of the circuit chosen and the number of passenger laps specified determines the final cost of the ride. The majority of the programmes undertaken by the Minardi F1x2 Team are corporately funded events, however, in which case, a number of other costs must be factored into the overall pricing structure, including team personnel, transportation, accommodation, catering, circuit hire, medical and safety cover. In short, each Minardi F1x2 programme has to be individually costed, taking into account the specific requirements of the client. Q Where do the cars run? A They can run anywhere a Formula One car is able to – and a few places besides! In the six years the Minardi F1x2 programme has been operating, the cars have carried passengers on Grand Prix circuits (Silverstone, Sepang, the A1 Ring, Hungaroring, Albert Park, Estoril), as well as a variety of other well-known race tracks (Donington, Rockingham, Vallelunga, Misano, Mugello, Beijing Goldenport, Kyalami, Valencia, Zandvoort). In addition, they have brought the sights and sounds of Formula One to the inhabitants of some of the world’s best-known cities, including London, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Johannesburg (Sandton) and Budapest. Add in the annual Bologna Motor Show, plus airport-based events in Australia, Switzerland and the UK, and it’s clear the Minardi F1x2 cars, and the personnel who run them, are highly adaptable. Q How fast do the cars go? A The maximum speed of a Minardi F1x2 car, as with any high-performance vehicle, is dependent on the gearing chosen. Suffice to say, however, that speeds in excess of 300 km/h are achievable, combined with a performance envelope (acceleration, braking and cornering capabilities) similar to that of a current F1 car. Q How many two-seaters are there? A The Minardi F1x2 Team currently operates a fleet of eight cars. Q How much did the F1x2 cars cost to build? A It is difficult to be precise about the build cost of the F1x2 cars, as it is necessary to include the labour element involved in the design and build programme, over and above the cost of the huge number of components required, and then divide the total between the eight chassis that have been built to date. Perhaps the best answer is that each car is insured for £250,000. Q As a passenger, do you really feel like you’re in a Formula One car? A Absolutely! The combination of a two-seater car built to F1 manufacturing and safety standards, fitted with current F1-type suspension, brakes and tyres, plus a 700bhp-plus V10 engine, and driven by a top-flight driver, provides passengers with the closest experience possible to being in a Formula One car. Q How much can you see around the driver’s headrest in front of you? A Plenty. It’s a fallacy, possibly created and then perpetuated by individuals who have not been F1x2 passengers, that the driver’s headrest spoils the view. Consider that, although the passenger is strapped firmly into the car, it is still possible to move your head through 180 deg, which means the triangular-shaped headrest occupies only a relatively small proportion of your available sweep of vision. Additionally, the car is frequently in a state of yaw (turning), at which time the passenger is unlikely to be wanting to look straight ahead anyway, and when the car is travelling in a straight line, the headrest provides protection from the blast of air hitting the car as it travels forward at speeds of over 180 mph. The structure also provides a useful bracing point when the driver hits the carbon-carbon brakes, which can generate up to 4g of stopping power. Q Are there any restrictions on the size of a passenger? A Space is limited in the passenger compartment and, as a result, there are nominal limits of 1.8 m (6ft) in height, 88 kg (14 stone) in weight and a maximum girth (including upper arms) of 139.7cm (55 in). There is also a minimum height restriction of 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in). Minardi F1x2 personnel will, however, consider potential passengers whose height or weight exceeds these figures on a case-by-case basis. As long as the safety of the driver or passenger is not compromised, team members will make every effort to accommodate passengers. Q Are there any medical restrictions when it comes to being a passenger? A Each Minardi F1x2 passenger is checked by a qualified doctor before being allowed on track, and those over 45 years of age are subject to additional checks, including a full-stress ECG. Disabled participants are not excluded, but there are relevant safety restrictions in place regarding critical issues, such as exiting the car. Again, all such requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Q Can I be a passenger if I’m claustrophobic? A It’s probably not a good idea, as by the time you are strapped tightly into the passenger compartment, wearing your full-face helmet and balaclava, and then the cockpit impact collar is dropped into place over you and secured, it’s a pretty tight fit. As such, it is possibly not the best of environments for those who find it difficult to cope with confined spaces. Q Is there a minimum age for being an F1x2 passenger? A Passengers must be over 16, and any participants between 16 and 18 years of age require parental consent in addition to the normal medical clearance required for all Minardi F1x2 passengers. Q Do I need to bring a helmet or any special clothing? A No. All necessary racewear, including fire-resistant overalls, underwear, boots, gloves and helmet, will be provided to passengers. Any additional personal items, such as towels, etc should be brought to the venue by the participant.

So you want to be a passenger During the six years since its inception, the F1x2 programme has provided over 2,000 frequently ecstatic passengers with what can only be described as the most “up-close-and-personal” view of Formula One currently available to non-racing drivers (that said, a few racing drivers have also been passengers). High-profile events in some of the world’s most famous cities, including London, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Johannesburg and Budapest, have also ensured a great deal of positive publicity for this unique fleet of two-seater Formula One cars. As a result, one of the questions most often asked of Minardi F1x2 staff is, “How can I get to be a passenger?” In most cases, because of the level of cost involved, Minardi F1x2 events are corporately funded. That is, a company contracts with the Team to stage a two-seater programme at a specific venue – usually a racing circuit – and provide a specified number of F1x2 rides for its guests. The passengers in such cases are often valued clients, supplier representatives or employees receiving a unique reward for their hard work. The Minardi F1x2 programme is a “broad church”, however, with government ministers, captains of industry, pop stars, sporting heroes, successful bidders in high-dollar charity auctions and competition winners all having ridden in the cars at one time or another. We don’t like the term “elitist”, however, so usually once a year, the Minardi F1x2 Team stages an “open” event in order to fulfil its smaller corporate, as well as non-corporate commitments. In the past, these have taken place at circuits such as Donington Park, Rockingham Motor Speedway, Misano Adriatico and Vallelunga, and it is on such occasions that individual passenger rides can be accommodated. Be aware, though, that an F1x2 ride comes with a significant pricetag attached, height and weight restrictions apply, and each passenger must have a mandatory medical check. More detailed information can be found in other sections of this website – in particular, under the “FAQs” heading – but if you are unable to find the answer to a question you may have, or should you want to go as far as booking a passenger ride, then please contact us via

RUB RUB RUB RUB RUB They estimate the ride at 250 Pounds per kilometer. Here are some specs...... Minardi F1x2 Technical Specification Chassis • Carbonfibre composite chassis with aluminium honeycomb sandwich • Built to exceed FIA safety specifications • Designed and manufactured in-house by European Formula Racing Engine • Cosworth Racing JD V10 (72 deg) • 3.0-litre capacity • Power output in excess of 700 bhp • Rev limit in excess of 16,000 rpm • “Fly-by-wire” throttle (no direct link between throttle pedal and engine) Suspension • Unequal length upper and lower wishbones front and rear • Pushrod-operated spring/damper units incorporating hydraulic bell-cranks at the front • Fully adjustable Koni dampers • Eibach coil springs Wheels and Tyres • BBS magnesium alloy wheels; front 12in x 13in, rear 13.75in x 13in • Bridgestone Potenza tyres Brakes • AP Racing master cylinders and six-piston calipers • Hitco carbon discs and pads Gearbox • Six-speed sequential unit, longitudinally mounted • Pneumatically actuated shift, operated by steering wheel-mounted “paddles” • Xtrac gears and differential Clutch • AP Racing multi-plate carbon/carbon unit • Operated by steering wheel-mounted “paddle” Electronics • Pi System 5+ data-logging system • Designed using Pro-Engineer 2000i software (Parametric Technology Corporation) Dimensions Weight 545 kg without driver, passenger or fuel Wheelbase 3370 mm Length 4870 mm Height 980 mm Front track 1800 mm Rear track 1800 mm Max speed 200 mph-plus, depending on gearing and circuit

This will be me tomorrow!!!!

Well, long story short. My boss won a ride in a 2 seater F1 through OzJet. He can't go. I'm going !!!!! Tomorrow morning by about 10am, I should be screaming down an airstrip about 1 hour out of Melbourne! 750 hp, 535 kilograms and about 300 kph!!!!! AWESOME I'll be sure to take a bunch of photos and post them up. I'm sure I won't be able to remove the grin off my face for the next two to three years after this. Truely a once in a lifetime experience. Anywhoo, just thought I'd share it with all you lot. a very excited BASS OUT

I like mine. But, if you can handle the ricey screen (I would mount it invisibly under the dash or in the glovebox) I would have bought the AVC-R insted of the Boost kit. Reason? I'd just like to be able to adjust the boost in first gear. I know everyone, myself included, normally says "Adjust boost with right foot" but I can now see the merit of having adjustable boost according to speed. Would be great, especially during drag racing testing, to be able to add 0.5 psi at a time to first gear to try to eliminate wheelspin. my $0.22 cents

Gizzmo Launch Controller Does it come with the shift light? Have it been used? Did you like it? Pics? Cheers Pete

Yeah, the silent/sports thing is a butterfly flap in the read muffler. It's really only for sound and that's it. Also, it tends to seize all the time because of the heat of the exhaust. You will most likely replace it with a 3" turbo back anyway. Then you can use the button for NAWS!

I spoke to another of my buddys friends and he said that my buddy didn't do it right. The "Live Port and Polish" as REAL mechanics call it can only be properly done if you intake the abrasive material THROUGH an air flow meter. The ECU can not determine how much abrasive has been inducted, and therefore may not evenly erode the ports if the material does not pass through a working AFM. And it's not a real Port & Polish if you leave out the polish. After completing the 'Live Port', then its time for the 'Live Polish'. Since this part can take a while, it's ok to rev the motor above 5k RPM (rotories can go to 6k, however pushrod motors are recommended not to exceed 4k). Block off the exhaust with a golfball (or for fun, a basketball). At the same place that you introduced the abrasive to the engine (still through an AFM), pop open a can of Turtle Wax or Never Dull. Let the engine suck it up. Since the exhaust is blocked off, the engine will circulate the polish, and give the internals that 'new car' look

Hey guys, I've got a 98 GT-T. I've had a new turbo and powerFC for a while and wanted to get more performance. I was recommended to port and polish the intake and exhaust. We found out they used abrasive material to do it like gritty sand. So I got with my friend that tunes Hondas and we decided to try it ourselves. We got a bag of sandblasting sand and hooked up into the intake and started the car. We had to hold the gas so it would run. He wanted to let the engine suck in the sand through the intake so it would port it out and then push it out the ehxaust so it would port the exhaust manifold. I was worried that it might cause problems but he figured it'd be OK as long as we didn't make boost and it get sucked in the turbo. After running the car and letting it suck in sand we got about half way through a 25 kg bag. The check engine light was on and the engine was bucking and kicking and sounding really weird. We stopped and hooked the car back up normal and took off the sand supply. We tried to start it again and it was really hard. Once started it couldn't idle and kept making weird noises. We took it out and drove it and it started to make scraping and knocking noises. Help! Can anyone tell me what to do! My buddy only does Hondas so he doesn't know much about Nissans. All Help Appreciated

Come and see me, we can go for a drive in my car, I'll show you everything. I'm in Melbourne. I say, Suspension kit. $2.2k Power FC with boost kit $1.3k Full Exhaust inc BATMBL $1.0k Hybrid Cooler Kit. $0.8k That's a nice neat 4.3k. Also, go to Racepace, get it tuned and make a solid 200rwkw, and the thing will handle too.

1mm is enough I think. Have a look at a Porche with big brakes. They have sweet FA gap between the Caliper and wheel.

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I hate to say it dude, but do a search. Also, check the RB25DET turbo upgrade thread.

Tangles. Yeah, Mitcham is a bit far from SA. Over here I can get the 235/17" for about $185 each....

I'd put them on. I love them. I have travelled a lot of ks on my K104s. They grip very well. Tangles, you wont be dissappointed. Especially considering the price. If you are putting on 235 17s, let me know. I'll get you a decent price over here in Mitcham. BASS OUT

I'm yet to check it on those skid kid. But I will before I got ahead. PS. My draftsman and I looked as a couple of options last night before heading home. May have a better looking option for the scoop. Insted of bolting it to the plastic scoop bit, I'm thinking of bolting it from the underside of the guide itself. I'll post some 3D renders later for your perusal. BASS OUT