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Just Jap Racing Grand Master

Just Jap Racing

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Hi guys,

Busy few months indeed, it's been a while since we posted some new photos and updates on the development and race preparation of our R35 GTR for Team Donut King.

Since arriving in Sydney back in January we have been in a mad rush to get the car ready to race in Targa Tasmania, so understandably the worklist was long and we have been working around the clock to get the car ready and we are pleased with its progress.

We have been working closely with Mines Japan and as a result the car is now sporting a list of items fresh from the Mines catalouge and we are delighted to announce that we are now stocking a range of R35 GTR parts from Aero and aesthetic bits and pieces to their impressive Silence-VX Titan Pro II Titanium Exhaust system and VX-Rom Engine Management. Many of their newly developed parts have already made it onto the car, like the Front Brake Kit and VX-RPM - A few other items like the ESTA (SACHS) Full Spec Suspension II Package are waiting to be installed.

So without further delay, here are some progress pics - Hope you guys enjoy.

Mines' new mammoth 400mm Front Brake Rotor Upgrade arrived last week and is currently sitting on our workshop floor waiting to be fitted once the car returns from circuit testing:

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Here's how they look fitted up:

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The work of art that is the Mines' Silence-VX Pro Titan II Exhaust System - Full Titanium (As it should be!) - Now fitted up

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As some of you already know, the car is now fully caged and the interior really looks the part now! The seats were removed and replaced with Sparco Pro 2000 buckets for racing, along with HPI racing harnesses. The cage is a full 6-point setup, from Bond Rollbars.

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Further race preparation - Interior door trims have been replaced - Bare essentials only :(

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This is the result of some agressive circuit testing on the 20" Dunlops

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We now have sets of the RE070R's in stock - The price on them will make you fall over.

Spare set ready for Targa

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Thanks to all of you who have showed your support for the car and we look forward to seeing its potential released at Targa.

More updates to come as we have time.

For anyone interested in the other Mines parts we have available for R35, we invite you to browse our website using the below URL:

http://justjap.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=60

Cheers,

Steve

ZENNON Grand Master

ZENNON

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This is the result of some agressive circuit testing on the R35's factory rubber!
Obviously they've tested something different because the used tyre pics are neither factory bridgestone's or factory dunlops... The tread pattern is something different.

:D

Beer Baron Grand Master

Beer Baron

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Does the rotor upgrade need or come with caliper adaptors, my 35 should be hitting the dock soon :D

nice! what colour did you buy? and for road or race?

Gts-t Grand Master

Gts-t

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hahah i shouldnt have, but its april fools day and i just couldnt resist :D

the only 35 i have is in gt5p and its gunmetal grey, no real 35 for atleast 5 years for me :D

back on topic, i like those door skins who did those?

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Roy Grand Master

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So the Mines exhaust complies with Targa Regs? I thought it had to be std diameter or something? Awesome work on going to town on the R35. I hope Targa goes well fo you guys! :D

Also, do those rotors happen to have RDD etched onto them anywhere? Also, interested to hear your feedback on the Sachs shocks and whether they are supple enough for an event like Targa?!?!

Marlin Grand Master

Marlin

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So the Mines exhaust complies with Targa Regs? I thought it had to be std diameter or something?

Nah Bris, the rules have been relaxed..... for instance, we can now go to 3" for the 34 (but haven't, decided to leave well-enough alone).

Roy Grand Master

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Juat Jap, re the rotors. Can you let me know if Mines are sourcing their rotors from RDD these days? Is RDD etched on the rotor anywhere. Im curious as looking at the direction of the slots and the direction of the vanes, most manufacturers avoid that combination in the quest for durability?

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