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I think 510rwkw is the most so far, not bad considering he's been open a month haha! RB26 with GT4294R will be tuned next week, should go alright . Yes consecutive. Boost adjustments are fine . No major adjustments though as time for each car is limited (to ensure everyone gets their go). Cheers. Ben

NOTE: THIS IS A 4WD MAINLINE 1200HP DYNO, 2WD & 4WD CARS CATERED FOR!!Entries are limited, PM myself or contact Nick on the details listed in the flyer above. Hope to see you all there! Should be plenty of 300rwkw and 400rwkw cars in attendance! May even see 500rwkw+ . Cheers. Ben

Gday mate, could I grab your number so I can give you a buzz about the diff? If easier mine is 0408782632. Cheers. Ben ps. located in Hobart

Hi all, as title states need a 1.5/2 way R32/R33/R34 GTR Diff Centre. Prefer a Cusco RS, Nismo TT Pro or ATS 1.5 way....however willing to look at anything if it comes up this week. Do not offer me a stock diff centre, yes I know what they are. Contact me via PM or 0408782632. Cheers, Ben

Hi all, as title states need a 1.5/2 way R32/R33/R34 GTR Diff Centre. Prefer a Cusco RS, Nismo TT Pro or ATS 1.5 way....however willing to look at anything if it comes up this week. Do not offer me a stock diff centre, yes I know what they are. Contact me via PM or 0408782632. Cheers, Ben

I hope you're not referring to playing one off against the other . Best way to leave Tassie with no performance based shops whatsoever....

Us. Will be sent to the scrapyards in the next week so if its attached to the body let me know asap. Ben

Hi all, Specialised Performance Garage will be closed over the christmas break during the following dates: CLOSED FRIDAY DECEMBER 25 (Xmas Day) - REOPENING MONDAY JANUARY 4 On behalf of Jonathon and myself we would like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing christmas break. We look forward to assisting everyone with parts and accessories for your cars in 2010 . Regards, The SP Garage Team

Hi all, changing a few things on my drift car for next year so have some parts out of it for sale: 1) 94 - mid 96 180sx Blacktop Apexi Power FC with Hand Controller Perfect working order, has been in my car since I bought it brand new 3 years ago. $1,000 2) Nismo 740cc Injectors to suit SR20 Perfect working order, also in car since bought new. All flowing spot on 740ccs. $600 SOLD PENDING PAYMENT 3) Cusco RS 1.5 way diff with 4.1 ratio S13/180sx housing (centre and/or housing can be used in R32 GTST) In my opinion the Cusco RS 1.5 ways are THE BEST diff for drifting. The car does not get unsettled whatsoever with any forms of understeer that you get with a 2 way and is very easy to drive around in a daily. Very progressive initiation of the diff engagement means the car does not get unsettled whatsoever on acceleration or deceleration. The diff is in mint condition, still as tight as when I bought it new a few years ago. $850 (think these sell new for $1500ish) Will have alloy subframe collars and a few other things for sale shortly also, just need to get them out of the car. Located in Hobart, Tassie. Contact via PM or 0408782632. Cheers. Ben

Hi all, have an ORC 409D-02N to suit RB20/25. The clutch centre was originally solid, however I had it changed last week to a sprung centre to lessen the strain on the driveline. The plate thickness is basically as new (4.8mm I think they are). ORC clutches are the bomb, perfect for drifting and still really streetable. $950 (THESE RETAIL FOR $1300+) Contact via PM or 0408782632. Cheers. Ben

Hi all, we would just like to send a big thank you out to everyone who attended, whether it be in the afternoon or later on in the evening. It has certainly been a massive year for the business and we wouldn't be here without the support of everyone around the country, but obviously in particular you guys, the local community. Congratulations again to those who took home some prizes, we hope they will be of use to you all. We look forward to an even bigger 2010 where we will be doing our best to import as many parts from the big brands and at some of the lowest prices in the country. If anyone ever has any suggestions regarding possible items to stock or recommendations for the business we are always open to new ideas . In the meantime, due to the success of our sale we have a few items left to clear before xmas. Nothing in the thread below is RRP, some items up to 60% off!! SP GARAGE 1 YEAR BDAY HANGOVER SALE! Regards, Ben & Barnzy Specialised Performance Garage

Hi all, to celebrate our first year of being in business Specialised Performance Garage is proud to announce we will be having a 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY SALE!! This is an opportunity for us to say thank you to all of our loyal customers in the last year and is also a great opportunity to snap up a few bargains as virtually nothing in the shop will retain its RRP!! We will be running a free BBQ ALL EVENING and also be providing FREE DRINKS!! Something that I'm sure will further wet your appetite is each hour from 4PM a product in the shop will be EVEN FURTHER REDUCED from its sale price!! So it will pay to hang around, enjoy the complimentary festivities and enjoy a relaxed social occasion with fellow enthusiasts and allow us to get to know our customers even more. Below are the important details, please let all your friends, relatives etc know about this evening as prices will not remain at their discounted price post Friday evening! WHERE: Specialised Performance Garage 4a Lampton Avenue, Derwent Park (opposite Brierly Hose and Handling) WHEN: Friday December 4 4:00PM - 10:00PM WHAT: Up to 30% off items in stock, giveaways throughout the evening and one item will be heavily reduced from its RRP each hour! Make sure you don't miss out!! If you cannot make it down to the shop don't worry as you will still be able to purchase items over the phone at discounted price!! I hope you can all make it for a big social occasion to end a fantastic year for the team at SP Garage. Regards, Ben and Barnzy Specialised Performance Garage

We have a set at work, however one rim has a cracked spoke so is no good. Comes with 75% Federal 595EVO 215/45s and 595SS 235/45 50%. Call into SP Garage or call us on 62741506 for further info. Cheers. Ben

Hi all, this thread is to gauge interest from people who would be interested in upgrading their fuel and oil catch tanks to custom items fabricated by Aaron at AzCustom Performance Fabrication. Since installing the custom fuel surge tank situated within the spare wheel well in our own SP Garage Nissan 180sx we have received an amazing amount of positive feedback and this has led to Aaron considering manufacturing a small to medium sized batch of the same style of surge tank with fittings to suit peoples requirements (any type of fitting can be welded on). These surge tanks are CAMS approved when sealed correctly using 6mm perspex etc (see CAMS manual for further information regarding external fuel setups). Pics of the surge tank design can be viewed below: Aaron is also looking at fabricating oil catch cans to suit in particular S chassis vehicles, however the design of the cans (situated where the standard battery position is located) should allow the cans to be used in most makes and vehicle models. These cans will be CAMS approved and be a minimum of 2L in size (will probably be approximately 2.5L). The cans will vent to atmosphere via a small air filter and also be available in any fitting type available to suit various applications. Pics of the catch cans to come shortly. Prices will be between $200-$300 for both items to provide a rough ball park figure. Please express your interest in this thread. Cheers. Ben

Hi guys, have an RB30/25 for sale. The engine has been put together by Martin at Tasmanian Mobile Mechanics and has only travelled approximately 10kms since being built. Here is a run down of the specs: : ENGINE : RB30/25 Bored out to 40 thou (engine performed by Just Jap Engine Reconditioning) CP 8.5:1 Forged Pistons ACL Race Series Bearings Stock Conrods (Perfect Condition) GENUINE Water Pump (NEW) GENUINE Oil Pump (NEW) Cam Belt (NEW) Cam Belt Tensioner (NEW) GENUINE Gasket Kit including head gasket (NEW) Stock Sump modified to fit in an Silvia chassis Buzz Engines 700cc Injectors Exedy HHD Button Clutch with 40% more clamp load over factory (NEW) Aftermarket front facing plenum (made locally, is a custom high quality item) Steam Pipe High Mount T3 Exhaust Manifold with 2 hole wastegate flange (for 38mm wastegates etc) RB25 Gearbox Short Shifter Microtech E6X Wiring Loom to suit This is a complete bolt in package and ideal for just about any application. The engine has been compression tested just yesterday ay 175psi across all cylinders. Reason for sale is an SR was put in the car instead. $5,000 PM me for any further info / call 0408782632 / call into SP Garage as the engine can be inspected there. Cheers. Ben

Hi all, this thread is to inform all customers that Specialised Performance Garage will be closed from tomorrow (Friday 10/4) until next Tuesday (14/3). We apologise for any inconvenience caused. The team at SP Garage wishes everyone and safe and happy easter period. Thank you for your support during the first months of 2009! Kind Regards, Ben & Jonathon Specialised Performance Garage

It's time for the old girl to go as sad as it will be. Here's a quick rundown of the car specs 1995 Nissan 180sx - 75,000k's Manual Rego til Feb 09' ENGINE/COOLING Freshly Reconditioned Black Top SR20DET (motor has done 70,000k's, but has done about 200k's since freshen up, compression is approx 170 across all four) Acid dipped block Polished Bare Metal Rocker Cover ACL Race Series Bearings (NEW) Freshly machined crankshaft (done by Tasmanian Engine Reconditioning) Nissan thermostat (NEW) 1.2mm genuine Nissan headgasket (NEW) Motul 8100 5w-40 engine oil, GENUINE Nissan filters (NEW) Tomei Rocker Arm Stoppers HKS Step 1 Camshafts (264 10.5mm / 264 10mm lift) Apexi Pod filter Trust R-SPL HG intercooler kit Embelton Engineering Radiator Overflow Catch Tank Ultratune Oil Catch Can INDUCTION/EXHAUST T25G TuneAgent Stainless Low Mount Manifold 3" dump and front pipe 3" MetalCat Cat Converter GKTech cat back exhaust (NEW) DRIVELINE Stock clutch, gearbox and diff new gearbox and diff oil SUSPENSION/HANDLING/BRAKES complete 5 stud conversion using S14 front and rear hubs (front stub axles have R33 Ball joints and hubs have metal inserts to allow S13 coilovers to mount properly) R32 GTST front calipers and rotors (EBC Green Stuff pads front) Alloy steering shaft spacer (car feels like a go kart) 5mm lock spacers Cusco front strut brace Tein HR Height adjustable coilovers INTERIOR GReddy turbo timer Type X floor mats JVC Head Unit Alpine Type R 6.5" front splits EXTERIOR Fresh respray in genuine Nissan white (R33 GTST factory colour, M1 I think it's called) Black standard bonnet Black headlight covers GP Sports G Sonic side skirts and rear bar Rolled front guards, flared rear guards WHEELS Silver Uras 17x8 +30 (with 20mm spacers) 17x9.5 +15 in silver I am sure there is a lot that I am forgetting, but you get the idea. This car has been meticulously maintained as anyone in Tassie will vouch. The car has had its oil changed every 3,000k's or less. All filters replaced religiously. Basically I am pedantic and this car has been the beneficiary. $12,500 Contact via PM or 0408782632. Cheers, Ben (more pics and info to come tomorrow morning) (Most recent pic, car does not come with Origin front bar, Origin bonnet or Ganador Mirrors. Will post more recent pic asap)

I would like to take this opportunity to also thank Stuart from Benson Motor Sports for getting the site up and running for us and hosting the site. Benson Motor Sports stock and can source a wide variety of motor sport items, check out their site at www.bensonmotorsports.com.

Hi guys, I am able to reveal to you all that our web site for Drifting Tasmania is now finally LIVE! The web site caters for all requirements from: - 2008 Tasmanian Drift Series dates, updates, press releases, event wrap ups, information, forms, requirements and photos - All 2008 Tasmanian Drift Practice day dates, information, forms and requirements - Drifting Press Releases - CAMS Affiliated car club Membership Forms - Drift and business-related links and much much more! If you want to know anything about drifting in Tasmania this web site has everything you need to know. Please note the web site is FAR from complete and many changes are required before we are satisfied with the site. Many complications have forced the upload of this site back and thus we need to touch a few things up to bring it up to the current date. Visit the site at: www.driftingtasmania.com.au I would like to take this opportunity to thank Aaron from Renegade Designs for building our site. If you would like Aaron to design a site for business or personal needs contact him via www.renegadedesigns.com.au We hope to see you trackside in 2008. Kind Regards, Ben Purtell Drifting Tasmania Leader Drifting Tasmania, an Official Sub-Committee of the Hobart Sporting Car Club

Still for sale!

The OFFICIAL Round 1 Afterparty for the Specialised Performance Garage Tasmanian Drift Series will be at C Bar on Saturday night starting from 7:00PM. C Bar is located at the Waterfront Hotel at Bellerive (just around from the Bellerive Quay). There will be a special incentive for all drivers to attend the afterparty. More on that in the drivers briefing . Hope to see you all there, will be a good night. Get to C Bar, support the business that supports drifting in Tasmania and have a few drinks with the drivers after the event. Cheers. Ben

Drifting Tasmania is excited to announce the naming rights sponsor for the 2008 Tasmanian Drift Series is a Tasmanian-based online performance parts company, Specialised Performance Garage. This relationship is another exciting opportunity for both the drifting community in the state to further develop into the mainstream audience in Tasmania and also for Specialised Performance Garage to further establish their brand name within Tasmania and abroad. Specialised Performance Garage caters exclusively for all car enthusiasts. Their aim is to provide all our customers with some of the best and most cost-effective quality products from the biggest brand name manufacturers. Specialised Performance Garage also deal with all kinds of vehicles from 3-8 cylinder motors, turbocharged, supercharged, naturally aspirated and even rotaries. Specialising markets include New and Used High Performance parts for all late model import or local Japanese, European and Australian vehicles. So whether it be Drifting, Circuit Racing, Drag Racing or just the Street car you always wanted to improve on. Specialised Performance Garage has what you need. To get in contact with the team at Specialised Performance Garage log onto: http://www.spgarage.com.au or via Specialised Performance Garage's Gold Member Sponsor Forum: http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.php?showforum=215 The 2008 Specialised Performance Garage Tasmanian Drift Series continues to build in stature. The 5 Round series kicks off at Baskerville Raceway on Saturday May 3. For further information regarding Round 1 of the series click HERE Regards, Ben Purtell Drifting Tasmania

Gday guys, as the title states have a pair of R32 GTR rear driveshafts and R32 GTR rear hubs. Both are in mint condition. Selling them for what I paid, $500. On that topic I also have two 180sx GP Sports G Sonic front bars for $20 each. Condition of both is pretty much the same, the centre lower piece of both bars needs to be reglassed (both middle sections are pretty much broken away from the rest of the bar). Just want them gone. Located in Hobart, Tasmania. Contact via PM or on 0408782632. Cheers Ben

This day will run exactly like the other drift practice days in Tasmania. IE: Is NOT run as a CAMS event, thus not requiring the usual requirements such as a CAMS level 2 licence, pass CAMS scrutineers etc etc. WHERE: Baskerville Raceway WHEN: Saturday, April 19 TIME: 10-4 To make it clear this is NOT a competition, there will be no top 16, no judging just everyone going out and improving their drifting techniques on the track. Passengers WILL NOT BE allowed. Practice will be in the form of single car runs ONLY (ie. no tandems). Tandems are not allowed due to track insurance reasons. Basically there would be no insurance should two cars be drifting in tandem, because of this it is single runs only. There will be a drivers briefing at 9:45AM. ALL DRIVERS wanting to drive MUST attend this briefing before heading out on track. Throughout the duration of the event there will be NO CARS allowed across the track UNLESS there is an emergency OR a valid exemption (which must be approved by a committee member before the gates will be opened). There will be 30 minutes at the end of the day designated for all drivers to assist in sweeping the track surface and edges to return it to an acceptable condition. ALL DRIVERS MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE SWEEPING OF THE TRACK! REQUIREMENTS: The entry fee for this practice day is the same as it would be if you were going out to do some practice laps, which is $55 IF you are a member of a Motorsport Tasmania & CAMS affiliated car club such as the Hobart Sport Car Club or the Light Car Club of Tasmania. IF you are not a member of such club the fee will be $115. The fees are to be paid on the day. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: ADR approved helmet long sleeve shirt (flame retardant) long pants (flame retardant) appropriate foot ware (doesn't have to be race boots or cover the ankle) and a general road/track worthy car NOTE- (IF THE REQUIREMENTS IN BOLD ARE NOT ADHERED TO A ONE WARNING SYSTEM WILL BE IN PLACE SO ONE WARNING THEN YOU'RE OUT OF ACTION FOR THE REST OF THE DAY) The following safety items are recommended, but not 100% required: fire extinguisher and metal bracket battery and tow indicator (stickers) secondary bonnet restraint ANY competitor will/can be asked to leave the track if found not following instructions of the day or doing the wrong thing that would danger themselves and others. This can and will result in the person being banned from the track and future days. For further details or clarification of anything written in this thread feel free to PM me. Cheers. Ben PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU DO NOT ASSIST IN THE SWEEPING OF THE TRACK AT THE END OF THE DAY AND ARE NOT GIVEN AN EXEMPTION TO DO SO THEN YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT PRACTICE DAY.

Gday guys, just wondering if anyone has any of the following laying about for an R33 RB25DET box: - 3rd and 4th gear selector fork - 3rd gear synchro - 4th gear synchro - input shaft (complete with 4th gear etc) - 3rd and 4th gear selector ring/hub If anyone has or knows of anyone with the following bits i will buy TODAY! Am going through Nissan at the moment to try and get them all, but i cant see them being able to supply me with the lot by next Tuesday at the very latest. Thanks in advance. Ben