Amir's R33 Gts-T Build

[AMR33]

Cheers mate. I know I'm kicking myself. We'll see what happens though.

Amir

[Ben C34]

There are lessons to be learnt all the time working on cars.

One big tip is bunnings don't know or care about bolts. Go to a proper bolt shop for correct grade bolts and advice .

How rooted were the threads? I know that it's too late now, but a die nut would have likely cleaned them up. (Or a thread file, which works out cheaper and more flexible)

Hope you start having some better experiences in the future.

[AMR33]

Agreed. Specialised bolt shop or nothing. Threads were pretty rooted but they are no longer an issue. I have replacements for them. Just got news that the bent shock has to be replaced and since its not a readily available brand it seems like the suspension place will be unable to fix it. Headaches....

Amir

Edited November 25, 2014 by Abdul11

[jay-rod]

Hey man, pretty sure we met on a track day at barbs. ( i think )

I have the bunky black bashed up 34 .

Just a suggestion, i have used the QFM track day pads a bit now and find they go to crap after 2 hard laps at barbs.

I would suggest going to EBC Yellow or Blue, or Project Mu.

I had EBC before and was alot better.

[AMR33]

Hey Jared. We did indeed mate. Thanks for the tip. I will use them now since I got them and will replace them later if need be. Did you notice they fade due to heat?

[jay-rod]

Im not exactly sure what causes it, but it most likely is related to heat.

And you having those ducts will certainly help.

They are not a bad pad, just once you go past there limit, dont expect to stay out on the track unless you rest them.

[AMR33]

Alright. What brake fluid were you using? Also, did you notice they squeal a lot. I drove them around the street a bit after I bedded them in and they can squeal quite loudly at times. I will definitely try to set up the brake ducts as good as I can get them before going out this saturday. Are you doing the NL full day event?

[jay-rod]

I would, but i recently purchased a r34 shell i will be transplanting my running gear into.
So i will be out of action for a few weeks.

And im running high temp penrite "racing" fluid.

They do squeal first time i put them on, but after a while they are not to bad.

Edited November 25, 2014 by jay-rod

[AMR33]

All the best with the transplant mate. Do you by any chance know anyonw who could fabricate a couple of brackets to which I can hook up the ducts. Im just using cable ties atm and they dont really work in getting the ducts to sit exactly where I want them to

[jay-rod]

as for the fabricate part, best bet is going to a exhaust shop and asking for a cashie mabye.

[racegtst]

Cable ties are your friend.

I have been using them for year son my skyline and they keep the brake ducts nicely in place.

I had to withdraw from Saturdays NL event but might pop my head up for a look. I am happy to have a look and make adjustments for you.

[AMR33]

Thanks for the tips guys. Why did you have to pull out mate? Issues with the car? If you decide to come up, by all means mate I would appreciate any advice or tips you may have.

Amir

[racegtst]

I still am waiting for a new dry sump pump and a billet aluminium sump to turn up. Can't put it back together until these 2 key parts turn up.

[AMR33]

Take the 180 out?

[racegtst]

That engine is in my Skyline and I have not the time to repair my old engine to fit into the 180

[AMR33]

I see mate, all the best with it all.

[AMR33]

Track day at barbagallo yesterday - great fun. Other than my gear box (4th gear synchro clips) and suspension issues, the car ran very well. Managed to shave off some seconds off the lap times so I was happy. Good to meet Shaun and thanks for the tips mate. Also good to meet Andrew whos car is an absolute monster.

Thanks to the new rotors and pads I had on, stopping power was substanitially improved. I was able to brake much later than I was before which meant my right foot spent more time where it wanted to be - on the gas.

Only problem with track days is when the day ends. Now what? Looking forward fot the next event.

Will upload pictures of the track day if I find any of my mate.

Till the next episode folks....

Amir

[AMR33]

A couple of Pics

[AMR33]

And some more ....

[ichi-go]

Hey man, I think i've seen your car on October's No Limits? Were you there? I was in the white s15 with rpf1s

How did the track day go for you?