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Hey Ben, any word if those holes weaken the bar excessively?

It looks good and should send more air towards the cooler. Very nice.

BTW, where did you pick up the inserts?

yeah, i didn't realise renaults could go so well :D

its funny you should mention that. i was removing some parts from the wreck today. no nissan branding on them. there was renault tho lol

Hey Ben, any word if those holes weaken the bar excessively?

It looks good and should send more air towards the cooler. Very nice.

BTW, where did you pick up the inserts?

Im sure it must loose some strength... hopefully not too much!

Picked up the inserts from Just Jap $165 Link HERE

Make sure you use R33 inserts not R32 as they have different curves on the insert lip

un opened motor on BP Ultimate.....oh and 15-16psi!

nice result.... query - what size injectors?

my rb25 with 3076IW runs S15 450cc injectors, around 85% duty cycle for 250@wheels. thinking if I add in 550's would get a similar result to yours.

the 370's stockies maxed at 225kw@wheels

The start isn't conclusive as the torque converter isn't locked and the car will kick back if not at a certain speed. You can see the converter locking as the dip at the start.

Rev limit is set at 7200 but they usually shift by 6500 anyway.

Not bad for a GT3071 in the stock housings, Garret .82 wont do that much better, its down around 10kw less than their housings by the looks of it.

May have to upgrade. lol.

might rebuild mine again if im not happy after wednesday :P

Hey Ben, any word if those holes weaken the bar excessively?

I guess its designed to crush during an accident, so it will still serve most of its purpose there. However, the front tow hook also mount onto it- I wouldn't expect it would have the strength to put it out of a bog/ditch anymore. Not much of an issue really, its not like we treat them like a Landcrusier! Except maybe Craig...

Ben - Taste is personal, good on ya for making it your own. If you like it, thats all that counts!:thumbsup:

nice result.... query - what size injectors?

my rb25 with 3076IW runs S15 450cc injectors, around 85% duty cycle for 250@wheels. thinking if I add in 550's would get a similar result to yours.

the 370's stockies maxed at 225kw@wheels

Thanks man...

I've got 610cc in there....still room to move if I wanted as the highest duty cycle in have seen so far is 67%....that was a run to the end of third gear....I HAD to overtake a couple of semi's! ;)

Thanks man...

I've got 610cc in there....still room to move if I wanted as the highest duty cycle in have seen so far is 67%....that was a run to the end of third gear....I HAD to overtake a couple of semi's! ;)

And how fast were you going Craig?? lol

I guess its designed to crush during an accident, so it will still serve most of its purpose there. However, the front tow hook also mount onto it- I wouldn't expect it would have the strength to put it out of a bog/ditch anymore. Not much of an issue really, its not like we treat them like a Landcrusier! Except maybe Craig...

Ben - Taste is personal, good on ya for making it your own. If you like it, thats all that counts!:thumbsup:

its surprisingly hard!

it disfigured in stephens accident but didnt twist or bend the rails. the entire car is dead straight. that bar took all the major damage.

Hey Ben, any word if those holes weaken the bar excessively?

It looks good and should send more air towards the cooler. Very nice.

BTW, where did you pick up the inserts?

I'd suggest plating the inside edges with some sheet alloy, then welding. That will give back a fair bit of strength.

It will also stop them filling up with small birds etc... :whistling:

Im sure it must loose some strength... hopefully not too much!

Picked up the inserts from Just Jap $165 Link HERE

Make sure you use R33 inserts not R32 as they have different curves on the insert lip

Kudos mate, looks great!:thumbsup:

Spent a few hours cleaning the boat yesterday; quick wash, clay, swirl remove, polish, wax. Christ my right shoulder hurts :rofl:

Highlighted how badly my front bar needs to be fixed up too, lots of little chips at the front. The paint is silky smooth to touch now though.

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looks great tho duncan. perhaps ask chipsaway (the company) for a touchup quote?

Cheers mate.

Yeah, I would if I didnt need more work done on the front bar - Ive got some cracks in the fiberglass on the passenger side near the headlights :( When I get that fixed up (and the dent above the drivers front wheel arch!) I'll get them to touch up/respray the front bar.

I know some of you are gonna be wanting shift kits installed in the upcoming weeks.

Well Im delaying my tune for about a fortnight - a month as I dont want to have slipping issues.

for the Vic Stagea owners, RVO Automatics in dandenong just quoted me $550.00 for an RE5RO5A(M35 box) Stage two Shift kit..... Installed! I had to ask him three times before he turned around and said "I own a C34 - I know what an M35 is" Lol

if anyone can tell me why I shouldnt take it there, I'de like to know as Im booked in next wednesday :P

I know some of you are gonna be wanting shift kits installed in the upcoming weeks.

Well Im delaying my tune for about a fortnight - a month as I dont want to have slipping issues.

for the Vic Stagea owners, RVO Automatics in dandenong just quoted me $550.00 for an RE5RO5A(M35 box) Stage two Shift kit..... Installed! I had to ask him three times before he turned around and said "I own a C34 - I know what an M35 is" Lol

if anyone can tell me why I shouldnt take it there, I'de like to know as Im booked in next wednesday :P

Nice work Aaron! :)

No reason why you wouldn't take it there as I have not heard any negative things about RVO.

He knows the transmission.

He knows the car (!!!!)

The price is good.

I guess the only questions is workmanship, but someone has to be the guinea pig ;)

I know some of you are gonna be wanting shift kits installed in the upcoming weeks.

Well Im delaying my tune for about a fortnight - a month as I dont want to have slipping issues.

for the Vic Stagea owners, RVO Automatics in dandenong just quoted me $550.00 for an RE5RO5A(M35 box) Stage two Shift kit..... Installed! I had to ask him three times before he turned around and said "I own a C34 - I know what an M35 is" Lol

if anyone can tell me why I shouldnt take it there, I'de like to know as Im booked in next wednesday :P

Ask him how much if I just send him the Valve Body....and what's the warranty.

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