Starbuck Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) This car is going in the direction of a budget road legal track car. Next Steps: ECU and re-mapping. Big thanks to Lee P/SRD. Lee's nursed my car through the last few years and kept it in good shape, in addition to providing invaluable expert advice. Also thanks to the many members who have given advice and sold me much needed replacement parts/upgrades! Current Spec Model : RZ Year: 1994 6 Speed Manual, Twin Turbo bhp: 370 (Last tested in 2005) torque: 378ft/lb Performance NGK copper plugs full decat 2.75in downpipe to 3.5in cat back and 4in tail pipe Walbro fuel pump Upgraded Fuel Lines Thor FCD Saard R2D2 BOV SRD FMIC Engine Bay SRD Boot relocated Battery SRD Alloy Pulley Set SRD Alloy Radiator SRD Engine Undertray SRD Twin Fan Kit Suspension Tein superstreet Brakes UK Brakes Braided Hoses Wheels/tyres 18" BBS LM's Gun Metal Grey spokes Fronts: 9", 245/40/18 ET 42 Rears: 10", 285/35/18 ET 50 Tyres: Pirelli P-zeros Tyresure Spare Tyre Removed Exterior Styling Paint - Ford Denim blue Front Bumper - Stock with Sunsport Grill (Ford Denim Blue) Front Lip - Missing! Bonnet - DAW Luck (Stock/Carbon) (#KAD Gunmetal Grey) Side Skirts - Do-Luck (#KAD Gunmetal Grey) Rear Bumper - Abflug (Ford Denim Blue) Rear Spoiler - Low Profile (#KAD Gunmetal Grey) Rear lights - Late Spec Indicators - Clear Interior Styling Recaro Seats with Bride Rails Momo Millenium steering wheel SRD = Gear knob/Reverse shifter Aftermarket handbrake Sparco pedals Boost guage Turbo timer Some plastic trim removed ICE Head Unit Alpine iXA-W407BT Front Speakers 6.5" Fly Intergrator Triaxle speakers Stock Grills Rear Speakers Stock Bose Edited April 10, 2018 by Starbuck Overdue Updates (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Ok so the real reason I've started this thread now is to show you all my nuts.... Now I'm starting to the a new set of wheels are needed.... I've also had the Suspension raised a bit as I want the car to be a little more practical and so I can park it without rubbing the floor and hitting the exhust over steep bumps. Some maintainace is required and some ICE also I think. Edited July 13, 2011 by Starbuck (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) After a lot of searching and trying to make sense of offsets and wheel sizes, I've been lucky enough to get my hands on some wheels courtesy of j_jza80. 18" BBS LM's Gun Metal Grey spokes Fronts: 9", 245/40/18 ET 42 Rears: 10", 285/35/18 ET 50 Tyres: Pirelli P-zeros Have great clearance on brakes, however really not sure if I have big brakes or not. I will have to check the wheel arches but haven't noticed any rubbing yet! Will get some pics up soon when I've had a chance to polish them up and take some good shots. (Hopefully these wheels won't get laughed at next time I'm at SRD ) This is the start of a mini exterior make over which will involve a front bumper change (Stillen) and all grills/mesh replaced with a gunmetal grey finish (when I can source some) UP NEXT: FMIC, New stereo head unit, and some custom mats. Edited November 15, 2011 by Starbuck (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraLEDrears Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Sorry to be the bearer of what some call bad news, but the brakes in that last pic are the 2 pot aka small brakes. They get a lot of bad press simply because they are the smaller option, but they are still very good brakes that do an outstanding job for "ordinary" driving. For more serious driving and especially track use, most people will suggest you get yourself something with a lot more track focus. I'm not going to dare suggest what that should be because I can see what the news anchor would say; "coming up after the break - Its the old K-Sport Versus OEM-big-brakes argument -> we find out who wins, with commentary from brembo's and AP's supporters!!" Blast from the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 They get a lot of bad press simply because they are the smaller option, but they are still very good brakes that do an outstanding job for "ordinary" driving mmm...not sure I'd agree - I drove for many years with the 2 pot/j-specs before swapping for a set of ls400 calipers and the difference is night and day, it was only when I swapped them that I realised how poor the 2 pots were. On top of that, I was forever getting the 2 pots either refurbed or replacing parts as they were a real pain in the arse for seizing or sticking (even though my supras have always been daily drivers). I haven't had to 'fix' anything with the ls400 calipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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