New Zed, New Lego

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by Kieren, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    The calipers just look really small compared to the rotor :confused: Maybe it's just the angle of the piccy.
     
  2. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Aaah yeah I see what you mean. If yuo're looking at the photo of just the rotor and caliper (no wheel) it's because the caliper isn't bolted in - just hanging there/posing for the photo ;)

    Oh yeah I broke 2 ratchets undoing the caliper bolts on the left side!!! :mad: The 3/8" drive section sheared/twisted off from the ratchet head... oops!
     
  3. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    1/2" FTW! Get a socket set and breaker bar. Needed for any suspension work!
     
  4. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    I normally use my 1/2" impact wrench, but since the caliper bolts face inwards I can't get it in there and I don't have any 1/2" unis to do it from another angle :( It was bad enough paying $55 for the ratchet! I'm only supposed to be buying a dead long motor this month... no budget for anything else :(

    I use the handle for my hydraulic jack and fit it over the end of the ratchet - cheater bar FTW! :)
     
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  5. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    NOT HAPPY JAN!!!!!
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    Slowest TT in Aus?
     
  6. BiGZ

    BiGZ Iridescent Member

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    Safety boost? and maybe some vac leaks?
     
  7. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Running @ 12psi.... boost leaks seem a likely cause at this stage.
     
  8. BiGZ

    BiGZ Iridescent Member

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    Mine got 262hp @ 12psi, but my turbos are blown :'( so you are missing a fair bit of power
     
  9. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Haha no kidding! Dingo stole my horsepower......
     
  10. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Hmm, weird. My old NA got 175hp :p

    Compression good?
     
  11. a2zed

    a2zed Guest

    I wouldn't be too worried about the dyno results kiz, Drokks car lost over 70hp from yesterdays dyno run to todays run. Yesterdays run was done on a dyno that is known to read low. From what I hear, pretty much everyone was down on power today.
     
  12. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Well yeah I suppose... it is disappointing I guess, but it can only improve. Hopefully... I've never done a compression test, maybe Eric did one when I got the car?
     
  13. a2zed

    a2zed Guest

    I did a comp and leak down test when I did the plenum pull and 100k, from memory they were all around 150ish with minimal leakdown.
     
  14. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Wow good news then :) I wasn't planning on a rebuild anytime soon...
     
  15. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    24mm spacers according to the tape measure, maybe they're supposed to be 25mm? I'm thinking they're el cheapo spacers, not billet aluminium or anything decent, one has a big ding like where someones missed their target with a hammer. They come with red wheel nuts to suit though! :)
     
  16. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    I'll check my Work wheels and let you know :)

    You coming on the mountain run on the 18th?
     
  17. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    Nah I won't be coming... 202hp just doesnt qualify me for a mountain run... I can drop em off to ya if you want them though.
     
  18. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    you noob, someone's already said they're nissan calipers with brembo stickers. ;)
     
  19. Kieren

    Kieren Active Member

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    He was referring to the immense size of my rotor, and it was ME who said they were Nissan calipers with brembo stickers.
     
  20. Chrispy

    Chrispy Pretentious Upstart

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    Haha, you n00b Mike :p
     

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