Wez Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hey All, Just a big thanks to Chris, I have gone from JIC to a custom Bilstein setup. Even without getting it on track I can already feel the difference, looking forward to giving this some stick The car is also laying down the power much better in 2nd now, time to up the boost to the edge of traction again I think. Again not used them in real anger yet but the race pads also feel very positive and initial bite seems great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Great stuff, cant wait to get mine done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi wez, are the pads the 97 compound, if so you wont be dissapointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 what pads you got? also are they ok or road use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 They are race pads, I dont know what compound but they are Performance Friction. I havent fully bed them in yet but they seem very good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Great news Wez Is it as hard on the road as the JIC's were? Is this a custom setup Chris has done for you or are they the same spec srpings and dampers he normally fits with his suspension kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 CW always said that if you sorted the suspension it would be a killer car, so what was his verdict now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 30, 2008 Author Share Posted March 30, 2008 Is it as hard on the road as the JIC's were? Its hard to describe, the suspension is firmer but it just feels different, its not harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Yep, 97 compound. One off kit for Wes, gas ports on custom Bilsteins, race settings, custom springs. Could go a good deal stiffer, but the car would need a cage and custom ARB's to work properly then. Would like to run it on the wishbones Nic sells, maybe that'll be an upgrade for the future? Cheers Wes, I am confident you'll see a big difference on track http://www.gatesgarth.com/wes/wes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi wez, are the pads the 97 compound, if so you wont be dissapointed! Chris confirmed they are 97 compound, I am impressed so far, really looking forward to giving them some real work to do 97 Compound This compound was designed as an all-purpose pad where excellent controllability was a priority over ultimate stopping power. Due to its excellent modulation characteristics, this pad has proved very popular with race schools, rallying, and as a rear pad for applications such as touring cars. 97 has the lowest wear of all compounds, typically providing two to three times more life expectancy than competitors. This compound can also dramatically extend disc life. 97 is a medium torque race compound and as a result can provide reduced brake temperatures in situations where poor cooling can result in premature disc failure. 97 has the flattest torque curve of all the Performance Friction compounds. Effective from 167°F and reach 2000°F (75°C, reach 1100°C), 97 uses Performance Friction’s unique lubrication package that maintains a minimal transfer layer on the disc to help prevent brake judder and provide excellent release properties, therefore reducing overall drag in the brake system. 97 is extremely easy on the discs with very low wear. 97 is now being used in Bondurant, Derek Daley, Dale Jarrett Driving Adventure, Panoz, Mid Ohio, and Jim Russell racing schools because of it's long wear vs. performance vs. control and modulation. http://www.performancefriction.com/pages/compounds.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Is that your screamer pipe going back into the the exhaust I see on Chris's photo's ? AND are those New TRD ARB's ? which, dia are they ? I was going to ask about the new diff but, with so much work done at once, I guess you can't say how much the diff change you can now feel ? Looking good I have been waiting for that ramp to be freed up :0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Yep, the wastegate is now plumbed back into the exhaust and then into a mid silencer. I have no idea on the dia of the ARBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 How much difference has the re-route made in terms of noise? Is it significantly quieter on boost? Does it still sound like a jet engine? And finally, have you noiced any performance difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 If you pop over the weekend I will take you out, the difference is strange, you can really hear the turbo now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 If you pop over the weekend I will take you out, the difference is strange, you can really hear the turbo now. looking forward to the weekend now! I've never been in one without a screamer pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 I've never been in one without a screamer pipe. I keep hitting the limiter in lower gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I keep hitting the limiter in lower gears Glad it's not just me then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 So are these 2-way adjustable Bilsteins? Remote reservoir? Chris, I will be seeing you in the next few months for some suspension work. Just unsure what to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 They are none adjustable, none remote reservoir, but could easily be converted to remote if there was a need. I always shy away from adjustable damping and adjustable ARB's on road cars, as very few people have the time or back up to fiddle with them in any meaningful way. Strictly professionally run race car stuff, IMO. Fiddling with the triple adjustables on my own Skyline resulted in me taking the car to see the Old Hall barriers at Oulton, and I like to think I know what I am doing. It's VERY easy to set a car up into a death trap if you fiddle with things like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Chris did you fit the adjustable springs seats to the bilsteins as shown in the photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Yes. Is that a standard thing as part of your suspension package ie: along with the re-valved dampers and your own springs? If so then I think that's bloody good value for the money you've quoted on here before for your setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It's not standard, the normal package has none adjustable seats and differently valved dampers, none user re gassable dampers, and MUCH softer springs. It was a bespoke set up for Mr Wes. It was quite a lot dearer than my stock package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Good Work Chris! Im really trying to find time at the moment to trailer my Kit car up to you but this time of year is just so hard to loose 5 hours to travelling. Dont suppose your coming down to Oxford soon to catch up with Frasier and would have time to work your magic on my Formula 27. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I have no idea on the dia of the ARBs. Sorry, thinking about this....I assumed they were TRD ARB's. Or are they a CW product ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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