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30th September 2007 - 03:42 PM
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GTRVspec95
Post #1087
Updated the first post ... |
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Rookie ROX
Post #1088
Not sure whether I'll be making it out for November, few things going on with the car and end of semester so I'll have to wait it out. |
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1090
ill be back out... I might see about getting my alloy radiator installed though... temps will not be kind to the turbo rotor |
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GTRVspec95
Post #1091
QUOTE(jezza323 @ Oct 1 2007, 09:59 AM) [snapback]1281486816[/snapback] i guess if you say it enough eventually it will come true?  What are you talking about ... I've only been saying that for the last 2 years since I was last out there  QUOTE(garlic_s5rx7 @ Oct 1 2007, 10:00 AM) [snapback]1281486818[/snapback] ill be back out... I might see about getting my alloy radiator installed though... temps will not be kind to the turbo rotor  I found that a cooling panel worked wonders to keep temps down in the GT-R ... Dunno if you can buy an off the shelf one for an FC but you could probably knock one up if you have a bit of metal skill 
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MEV09
Post #1092
will see how i go with getting the evo out on the track, i am doing a lot of work in the saloon atm |
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SIN61
Post #1094
QUOTE(GTRVspec95 @ Oct 1 2007, 10:06 AM) [snapback]1281486824[/snapback] Dunno if you can buy an off the shelf one for an FC but you could probably knock one up if you have a bit of metal skill seen them on a few jap sites, only ever seen then once in aus. i think it could have been on 07 BUZ, the white fc that is out at the sprints. i think his user name on here is PHATCORE? |
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GTRVspec95
Post #1095
QUOTE(SIN61 @ Oct 1 2007, 11:58 AM) [snapback]1281487174[/snapback] seen them on a few jap sites, only ever seen then once in aus. i think it could have been on 07 BUZ, the white fc that is out at the sprints. i think his user name on here is PHATCORE? I believe thats PHATCORE For those of you that don't know what a 'cooling panel' is, it's basically a panel which sits on your radiator support and forces incoming air from the front bar down into your radiator instead of 'spilling' over the top of it Here's the Garage Defend cooling panel I had on the GT-R ... carbon fibre bling  
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1099
QUOTE(GTRVspec95 @ Oct 1 2007, 12:11 PM) [snapback]1281487232[/snapback] I believe thats PHATCORE For those of you that don't know what a 'cooling panel' is, it's basically a panel which sits on your radiator support and forces incoming air from the front bar down into your radiator instead of 'spilling' over the top of it Here's the Garage Defend cooling panel I had on the GT-R ... carbon fibre bling Yes, You can get them off the shelf... Phatcore made one himself... I might have to get the template he used and make one also... Shouldn't be hard. I will also have to tape up the areas around the radiator also, there used to be foam there, but it was removed when the old radiator was taken out, and never put back in. Also, does anyone know if there are brake bleed nipples which incorporate a one way valve (i.e. to make bleeding the brakes a bit easier)? My current nipples have had the hex pattern (not sure of correct terminology here...) rounded by my incompetent self, so I figure if I have to replace them, why not look for something better??? Otherwise, should I be able to get standard brake bleed nipples from my local repco? |
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Rookie ROX
Post #1100
Yes there are. They're called Speed Bleeders. They fit over your existing nipples and incorporate a one way valve allowing for quick and easy one person bleeding. You pop in a hose to feed into a bucket/bottle, open the valve and start pumping the brakes. |
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1102
QUOTE(Rookie ROX @ Oct 1 2007, 05:39 PM) [snapback]1281488349[/snapback] Yes there are. They're called Speed Bleeders. They fit over your existing nipples and incorporate a one way valve allowing for quick and easy one person bleeding. You pop in a hose to feed into a bucket/bottle, open the valve and start pumping the brakes. http://www.speedbleeder.com I believe that Rocket Industries are a distributor for them, but last time I looked into ordering them, they were pretty unhelpful - would be better ordering them from the States (works out a lot cheaper with the excellent exchange rate at the moment as well). Edit: Not that expensive anyway, looking at about $7USD per bleeder, and around $6USD for a full set - So under $50AUD for a full set posted ROCK ON R~R Looks exactly what I was looking for! My only concern would be how strong is the spring? how would you know when it has let go?? Now, I have to figure out what size nipple to get... QUOTE(jezza323 @ Oct 1 2007, 06:16 PM) [snapback]1281488522[/snapback] i might get myself a set of those too....cant hurt right Go halves in postage? Group buy
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Rookie ROX
Post #1104
I could be interested as well - Last time I looked the exchange rate was pretty gay. I did find out what size I needed, but I can't remember now |
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kitkat
Post #1108
A bunch (BIG bunch) of MX5 guys are doing a group buy atm. |
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1110
Jamie... sorry this is a bit OT.. I couldn't find a better place for it.. |
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1112
Dang... thats allot of speed bleeders... I doubt we will get those good prices, but I am hoping to save a packet on postage. |
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MR2Mark
Post #1114
QUOTE(neil_se @ Oct 2 2007, 11:21 AM) [snapback]1281490835[/snapback] How do we find out what thread type our caliper bleeders are  http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/category/aut...le_application/ also just for comparison http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.a...mp;autoview=sku |
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garlic_s5rx7
Post #1115
QUOTE(neil_se @ Oct 2 2007, 11:21 AM) [snapback]1281490835[/snapback] How do we find out what thread type our caliper bleeders are Hopefully this link works: http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.as...+115+4294845333 It should put you onto the Russell brake bleeders page.. you can select your vehicle using this, and the product description should provide enough information to match up a product on the speedbleeders page: http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm You need to be careful though, I found it wasn't 100% correct for my car... ie it had the specs for the n/a spec fc, not the turbo which has beefier brakes up front... |
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GTRVspec95
Post #1117
QUOTE(garlic_s5rx7 @ Oct 2 2007, 09:41 AM) [snapback]1281490463[/snapback] Jamie... sorry this is a bit OT.. I couldn't find a better place for it.. Im organising a small group buy.. exclusive to this thread... Speed Bleeders.. PM me or reply what you need, and I will get a quote. I don't want more than 5 or 6 people, I would like to keep the order to under 400$ A quick currency exchange prices these at about $7.80 each. So let me start... 1. Garlic - 4 x SB7100, 4 x SB8100 1 x Bag + Hose Small warning about the speedbleeders here: http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/BRAKES/speedbleed.htm No worries  Anything to help the Sprinters out getting things sorted PS. Anyone want to get me a set of Wilwood's from the states ...  |
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Rookie ROX
Post #1118
Certainly! |
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