Betty Blue
 

G'day all,

Thought I would chuck up a build thread seeing as the mod bug has had me busy this year.
I've owned my Betty'10 for just over two years and until January hadn't done much with it except drive and enjoy.
I did a couple of track days last year and the inevitable mod/race bug bit me.

This year I've managed to complete a couple of sprint series events, jacks hill climb, a tuning day and this Sunday at Mc's will probably be my last event for the year.
Second bub is due in December so no doubt I will be busy changing more shit stained nappies for a while...

Mod list isn't too extensive but so far happy with them all as the car is slowly becoming more track focused.

Thanks to those members who I have spoken to for your advice and experiences.

Roll on Sundays.

9/11 W/L positive shift kit.
9/12 odo-39k. Yoko AD08's
2/13 odo-41k. KW V3 coilovers. ([COLOR=red][COLOR=blue]-5[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]kg[/COLOR][/COLOR] front)

5/13 KAP Industries 1kg Extinguisher/custom bracket - RUSSGT. ([COLOR=red]+2kg[/COLOR])
7/13 odo-47k. DBA T3 club spec f/r
7/13 QFM A1rm pads f/r

9/13 odo-49k. SS Xforce TBE - quad tip. ([COLOR=blue]-5kg[/COLOR] approx)
9/13 Grimmspeed 3 port bcs.
9/13 Tune @ EvoR hub dyno, 192kw @ 4700rpm, 390 - 411nm @ 3500-4400rpm - 5th gear

10/13 FullRiver HC20 battery (7kg). ([COLOR=red][COLOR=blue]-9[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]kg[/COLOR][/COLOR])
11/13 STI spec R BBS forged rims 9kg each. Stock five spokers are 12.8kg each.([COLOR=red][COLOR=blue]-15[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]kg[/COLOR] [/COLOR]track only)

2/14 Hankook Z221 r-comps c50 - medium compound 245*40*18
4/14 K-mac front camber/castor plates, -3 camber, +6 caster, 0 toe. Rear camber -2.1, +0.5 toe. ([COLOR=red][COLOR=blue]-1[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]kg[/COLOR][/COLOR])
6/14 odo-54k. Brake pads race only - Pagid RS29 front/Winmax W3 rears, Elf racing fluid.
7/14 AGI harness bar. ([COLOR=red]DELETED permanently[/COLOR]) It did not fit in my asymmetrical hatchback...

2/15 odo 58k Group N transmission/engine mounts, no weight difference.
2/15 Turbo & DW65c fuel pump, Blouch Dominator 1.5xtr 8cm, forgot to weigh it duh?
2/15 Racetorque custom muffler - Magnaflow single 3'' tip. (-[COLOR=blue]5kg[/COLOR])
3/15 Racetorque mainline dyno - 223kw @ 5500rpm, 400 - 427nm @ 3600 - 4800rpm in 4th gear.

5/15 Oem 21mm front sway bar/links (3.9kg). Original 20mm oem bar (3.6kg) ([COLOR="Red"]+0.3kg[/COLOR])
5/15 Whiteline 22mm adjustable rear sway bar and support brace, Whiteline heavy duty end links (4kg) - hardest setting. Oem bar (2.5kg)([COLOR="red"]+1.5kg[/COLOR])
5/15 KAP Industies catch can - RUSSGT ([COLOR="Red"]+[/COLOR][COLOR="Red"]1.7kg[/COLOR])
8/15 Whiteline 24mm adjustable front sway bar and heavy duty end links, soft setting. (5.3kg)([COLOR="Red"]+1.4kg[/COLOR])

10/15 63k-odo DW300c, ID1000's. Retune on E85 - 243kw(330hp)@5800rpm/473nm@4100rpm.

E.T. 12.51, 60' - 1.76 with boost cut in fourth...

4/16 DBA5000 rotors and Forza FR6 race pads - front.
5/16 ROTA SVN 18 x 8.5 +40 (9.5kg)(oem rims 12.8kg), rear guards rolled by Des @ AutoFX.
6/16 67k-odo ej257 of fail choked on a ring land, boo.

11/16 Diversion Garage forged, closed deck block. Std heads. 285kw/620nm @ 25 psi on e85. Flex tuned by Tokyo Motorsport.

Build specs;

325Kw built short motor:

Chemical bath all components
Manley Platinum full forged pistons
Manley H-tuff forged rods w/ARP rod studs
Full CNC closed decking
Race series bearings
Crank grind/polish
Deck cases
Balance rotating assembly
Clearance engine to DG specifications
Final clean
Assemble engine

extras: Genuine Subaru gasket kit
Genuine timing belt kit
RCM 11mm extreme head studs
Subaru genuine Timing belt kit
RCM nitrile coated head gaskets
STI oil pump
Kiler B baffle plate
Killer B oil pickup
Cast impeller water pump
Competition Clutch - stage 3.
Process West surge tank.
Turbosmart FPR-1200


Minus another [COLOR=red][COLOR=blue]25[/COLOR][COLOR=blue]kg[/COLOR] [/COLOR]on race day - spare tyre and anything not bolted down.

2/15 Vehicle tare weight 1430kg in race trim with full interior - weigh bridge at my work.

Yes I am a weight weenie.

Nice mate, Good selection of mods too.

Have you been playing with the KW settings much yet?

Mod suggestions to help with the bug:
bushings, swaybars, light wheels, ....

Love this car! Well done mate!

Good stuff, those extinguisher brackets are well made!

[QUOTE=RUSSGT;771957]Love this car! Well done mate![/QUOTE]

Cheers Russ. Are you buying a Lotus?

[QUOTE=Andy!;771956]Nice mate, Good selection of mods too.

Have you been playing with the KW settings much yet?

Mod suggestions to help with the bug:
bushings, swaybars, light wheels, ....[/QUOTE]

Hey Andy,

Last sprint round I stiffened it up but then it pissed down with rain so sideways was the only ways for the rest of the day. Looks like this Sunday will bucket down again so I will stay on the factory preset as the car is very composed there.
Could definitely feel the difference with adjustments but no chance to really test. Sunday will be a laugh with another 35hp to play with in the rain...

You end up getting the KW's for your piggy?

nice ride man! good to see it getting used too :

[QUOTE=nick73;771962] You end up getting the KW's for your piggy?[/QUOTE]

I did get something very similar but better :D

Still waiting on some parts so I can install them though.

G'day,

I thought it was time for an update. I have added some new pics and some detail to the first page. Yes I know I am anal...

I am aiming to complete the eight rounds of the RAC sprint series this year, so far so good, four down and four to go.

Thanks to the addition of some lighter track rims, hankook semi-slicks, k-mac strut tops (for that mexican stance) and light weight battery my betty's handling and performance at the track has improved in leaps and bounds.

Last race I finally got to test my new pagid rs29 pads(front) and elf race fluid and was amazed at the improvement in braking performance.

I have ordered a harness bar from AGI Industries. When that arrives I will purchase a six point harness to go with it.

Link for the bar - [url]http://www.google.com.au/url?url=http://www.agi-precision.com.au/automotive/safety-harness-bar/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=_yG2U-OuN8mslAWQsICYBg&ved=0CBQQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNEd24-lRdjqsZO1Sx77CtQ7tFpB5g[/url]

I am having it made without the eyebolt mounts so it was a tad cheaper. Hopefully it wont affect the handling of the car too much with it being attached to the rear strut mounts. The rear floor of the betty is pretty flat so I'm not expecting much change. Time will tell.

RussGt is making me a custom front drivers side extinguisher mount in anticipation of the doing some McRae sprint rounds later in the year/new year.

I'm looking forward to tackling more complex events but I want to complete a full RAC series first. It is a very safe venue to learn to push your limits.

As I gaze into my crystal balls I am seeing e85 in the near future but need Mindarie United to get it on as Padbury is just too far to justify the swap.

Looking forward to meeting more of you at the races getting sideways hopefully!

Cheers.

Good work on the harness and bar investment. I am thinking I want the same thing. Just invest in a 20 ltr jerry can for home e85 storage and you are laughing. Trust me its the best bang for buck mod you will ever make with you car and you will be doing your bit to save the environment too.

Got the jerry already for the track as I run very light on race day. Hmmm...