[Socket]

[Brule]

250kw is plenty on the street. 320 is a killer setup
Sexy bonnet!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Brule

250kw is plenty on the street. 320 is a killer setup
Sexy bonnet!

Thanks mate 👍 helix hpfp overdrive and flex fuel next, then we can run some sweet corn juice blends haha. Is pretty quick as is and tbh more then my driving skills can cope with

[donR]

Impressive result and nice sound. What does that work out to at the fly wheel?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by donR

Impressive result and nice sound. What does that work out to at the fly wheel?

Not sure mate

[eastsidaz]

Looks pretty tidy on the rollers. Good result

[Socket]

Originally Posted by GovernUrMental

Looks pretty tidy on the rollers. Good result

Thanks Gov

[Socket]

Master fabrication by Vtl

Regular readers will know we have been grappling with a boost leak on the silicon pipe connecting the FMIC to the charge pipe

To fix it once and for all, Vince is fabricating a custom solid pipe, using his new arc welder

He reckons the welds aren't the greatest, but they look pretty good to me

Pics below

Pic 1 - Spcgry up on the hoist
Pic 2 - Fancy metal band saw - One of Vinces' many toys
Pics 3 & 4 - Pipe tacked and welded
Pic 5 - Sexy looking welds
Pic 6 - Test fitting
Pic 7 - Installed

[E85 335]

Gee you have as much luck as I do with these bloody cars.. Always something to be fixed haha

Looks so good though...

[Socket]

Originally Posted by DAT335

Gee you have as much luck as I do with these bloody cars.. Always something to be fixed haha

Looks so good though...

Thanks DAT
Car needs a good detail so not looking it’s best atm

Haha yes always something.. tbh I have been pretty lucky so far. Not much has broken down other then a crank position sensor and that little hose the runs along the top of the radiator, oh and about 12 serpentine belts..... boost leaks are a constant battle, half the time don’t even know they are there... bloody power sapping boost leaks

[Socket]

Car is overdue for new rotors and pads on the ap race bbk. Have not been changed since I purchased these from Kent a year or two back when a tree fell on his car while in for repairs at a garage in Sydney. Given the kit is a few years old finding the right pads and rotors was a bit of a challenge and lots of crossing fingers hoping they would actually fit. Thankfully they did and thanks to Vince and his leet skills, Gary is sporting new brakes which will help out heaps with the tassie cruise coming up at the end of Oct. Big thanks to Vince for giving up his time after work during the week to install these.

Pics below

[Socket]

Mod 115 - Lemforder rear monoball upgrade for M3 rear control arms


Vince put together a group buy for these rear ball joints.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1640804

They replace the M3 joints on the rear guide rods, trailing arms and upper control arms, providing more rear end stability

Vince also organised CNC'd washers to ensure a top quality finish

Spcgry was the first car to have this installed. Collected the car today and was surprised how planted the rear feels with the upgrade.....

Big thanks to Vince for installing and giving up his time to organise the GB... He is always giving to the N54 community

Pics below

[Socket]

Anyone else had problems with getting brake dust off black rims?? The brake dust makes the rims look brown and is baked on like a glaze

Nearly 3 hrs to scrub clean 4 rims !!!! What a pinta !!!!

On the upside, got a chance to put the rear wheel studs and race nuts, after running stock wheel bolts for 6 months

The main aim of the day was to swap the 230s back to the black GT-CS rims that are fitted with AD08Rs, Ready for a balance and alignment in preparation for Tassie in few weeks

[E85 335]

Get the wheels ceramic coated then you don't have to worry about scrubbing them. I paid $75 per rim and well worth it. I used Ceramic Pro as the guy said it will last the lifetime abuse.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by DAT335

Get the wheels ceramic coated then you don't have to worry about scrubbing them. I paid $75 per rim and well worth it. I used Ceramic Pro as the guy said it will last the lifetime abuse.

Thanks DAT
This suxed so bad, I'd consider paying someone $75 per rim just to clean em hahhaa. Will def look into getting them ceramic coated.... Is this something that can be DIY?

[donR]

Looking good! I've also had my rims ceramic coated in the past and most of the dirt does blast off with a Gerni.

You can DIY but I think there is a bit of an art to putting the stuff on but no doubt Youtube will help you!

I know https://www.waxit.com.au/ sells DIY stuff and they guy is quite knowledgeable so I'm sure he can recommend something if you want to do it.

Socks, are you getting the car ready for any events? It is turning into a very serious piece of kit!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by donR

Looking good! I've also had my rims ceramic coated in the past and most of the dirt does blast off with a Gerni.

You can DIY but I think there is a bit of an art to putting the stuff on but no doubt Youtube will help you!

I know https://www.waxit.com.au/ sells DIY stuff and they guy is quite knowledgeable so I'm sure he can recommend something if you want to do it.

Socks, are you getting the car ready for any events? It is turning into a very serious piece of kit!

Hey Don
Been a while mate. Hope you and the family are well.
Thanks for the tip mate. Might get it professionally done, sounds like it’s s bit tricky to get right.
Just getting car ready for the tassie cruise. Next mod will be flex fuel and Helix HPFP overdrive unit. Should let us run some E85 blends and if Tim can find some time to do a E85 map, we can get some extra KWs which would be nice

[Desertraptor]

Did you mod your hubs to put wheel studs on?

Never mind. just looked back on the thread. Doing some dam fine work on this beastie.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Desertraptor

Did you mod your hubs to put wheel studs on?

Never mind. just looked back on the thread. Doing some dam fine work on this beastie.

No mod needed mate
Wish I installed wheel studs and race nuts at the start of the build tbh.
Make changing the tires super easy
Biggest challenge is working out the right thread size and stud length.
I’ll look up the specs for mine as post as a guide for others 👍

[donR]

Originally Posted by Socket

Hey Don
Been a while mate. Hope you and the family are well.
Thanks for the tip mate. Might get it professionally done, sounds like it’s s bit tricky to get right.
Just getting car ready for the tassie cruise. Next mod will be flex fuel and Helix HPFP overdrive unit. Should let us run some E85 blends and if Tim can find some time to do a E85 map, we can get some extra KWs which would be nice

Yep, we should organise a meet up in Sydney if you are back this way.

Tassi sounds great! When are you guys heading down again?

I am planning on heading down to Targa High Country if you can make it up to Mount Buller for Nov 8-10. They have a "tour" group for people like us who just want to have fun and carve some mountains.

Anyway, bit of a trek for me but it is right up your alley!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by donR

Yep, we should organise a meet up in Sydney if you are back this way.

Tassi sounds great! When are you guys heading down again?

I am planning on heading down to Targa High Country if you can make it up to Mount Buller for Nov 8-10. They have a "tour" group for people like us who just want to have fun and carve some mountains.

Anyway, bit of a trek for me but it is right up your alley!

Tassie is weekend before the one at Mt Buller
So not sure if I can do both but it sounds like a great event.

Do you have a link Don??

[Desertraptor]

Originally Posted by Socket

No mod needed mate
Wish I installed wheel studs and race nuts at the start of the build tbh.
Make changing the tires super easy
Biggest challenge is working out the right thread size and stud length.
I’ll look up the specs for mine as post as a guide for others 👍

Studs would make changing a Tyre easier. The Tyre shop wasn't too appreciative on my hubs