So the wing should be fitted by next happy laps then.
Will be interested to hear how it performs as you were saying the rear end gets a bit light on out there.
So the wing should be fitted by next happy laps then.
Will be interested to hear how it performs as you were saying the rear end gets a bit light on out there.
So these greeted me this morning at work
Once again massive thanks to Matt from GSL for everything. Can't recommend the boys there highly enough for their knowledge, advice, customer service and fair pricing!
Hey mate, I get the fluid from the same lads as for the pads and rotors. Cheers,
Brake Fluid: Dot 3, Dot 4, Super Dot 4 and Racing!
Quick update and massive thanks to the very handy Pommie Gavin Walsh for his vast expertise this morning! We tackled the brake upgrade and once again got lucky with the fitment I really didn't realise just how massive these calipers really are until we bolted them up and had to do a quick wheel clearance check before the lines were cracked. Even with the Enkei's that are 17x8" 35ET with very accommodating roomy spoke design there was a bee pecker in it
So we then checked the banjo bolts actually fit the HEL lines and it was a go so we decided to compare the weight difference in the hope of dropping some unsprung weight at the same time as increasing rotor size and clamping force.
So the kitchen scales got a workout and the results are surprising
The 288mm stock size rotors (pretty shot actually) with the TVR pads and stock calipers and carriers weighed in at 12.6kg
And the Brembo's with carriers, 312mm rotors and pads came in at 11.4kg. Winning
Then Gav worked his magic on the OEM pad wear sensor so there are no unwanted dash lights
Then getting close
Gav commented and liked the colour coordination
Then some new fluid
Then it was road test time
Happy camper
Last edited by VWindahouse; 04-02-2013 at 06:10 AM.
We also looked at installing the wing but I unfortunately had to head off due to fiance duties. It seem we may have to have some shorter pedestals fabricated for the WTAC event as wing sits about 6.5cm above the roof line. But in the mean time we will drill the feet in next weekend so at least we can run it as is and play with the angle settings to see what works best around the track.
Last edited by VWindahouse; 03-02-2013 at 08:40 AM.
That's brilliant work mate. Between you, Gav and Jimmy, you're an evil combination of know how
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