Get some BREMBO covers off EBAY for extra street cred. Then you can be one of the cool kids :D
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oh !? is that what they do ? i must go buy from ebay this minute . i want to be a cool kid
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Yeah get covers and put a handful of sand and rocks between the pad and disc. Gets you the authentic noise.
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So had a slow week and decided to put some extra DEI tape along the top / underside of the intercooler.
[IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0126_2_zpsalhpemvu.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0127_1_zpsq2mfqv1w.jpg[/IMG] See how much difference that makes at the Perth WRX track day, although it is only suppose to be 25-27*c so hopefully I shouldn't need to extra protection. |
Up nice and early this morning for the P-WRX track day: oil checked, tyres ([I]crap but have air in them[/I]) and helmet... got a light wash on the way too, so that was a bonus.
[IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936545918815_zpsnomfkewk.jpeg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936554559031_zpsgue6qtwm.jpeg[/IMG] The weather was awesome; 22 - 26*c and even a little rain to take the temps down and make the track greasy. [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936546438828_zpsmwe8ugl4.jpeg[/IMG] The car preformed great, much better then the last track day where I was seeing 38*c temps! My biggest issue was tyres, they are almost 3 years old (according to Yoko date stamp) and I have put them through at heaps of heat cycles. They were OK for a few [I]laps[/I] but would then start to either push or try to let the back step out out of corners. [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936551958966_zpsmtqhur7w.jpeg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936551718960_zpsvhgh0jbs.jpeg[/IMG] The brakes and intercooler held up great and the heat shielding / DEI tape had done their jobs again and stopped some heat soak while waiting in line. I changed the water spray nozzles to some [I]cheapies[/I] I had in my tool box. Less squirt, more spray so better coverage over the intercooler which meant it was actually cold to touch when I pulled in and popped the bonnet. [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936550678934_zpssdpmsjkc.jpeg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936549278899_zps9opr0kbr.jpeg[/IMG] The highlights of the day would be the two great 4500 - 5000RPM launches, cracking the wastegate open, wheelspin, minimal clutch and then slingshot down the skid pan. The second was taking my dads EVO X and Jacobs Custard Cow GC8 for some laps. Was good to compare my car to two completely different vehicles. [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936549158896_zpsyunhvxhc.jpeg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/received_10208936546998842_zpssoc1o77q.jpeg[/IMG] So now the car will be retired from track work until May, in that time it will be getting some upgrades / maintenance: - 245/45R18 RE003 (or RE11) tyres - new coil packs - new spark plugs - oil change - repaint the intake manifold - alignment - axle back exhaust (oval muffler) If I have some extra $$$ after my wedding these will be on the agenda: - Process West Top Mount Intercooler - Upgrade water spray - ASG retune - STI quick steering rack To cap my day off had a quick Forester meet at the Stirling Council House and quick coast run. [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1454238832399_zpsoglmoayd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1454235245459_zpsytnbdlne.jpg[/IMG] |
Car went very nicely mate! Was not expecting gate when i jumped in :p
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Thanks Lachy ([I]thanks for organising it too[/I])
Glad I caught you off guard :3gears: |
Decided to take off the [I]'sports'[/I] lights and put he stockies back on. I think they look much better, but public opinion is divided. ([U]sorry for the crap photo[/U])
[IMG]http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o788/DanMPS3/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0130_1_zpsepfsttv7.jpg[/IMG] Also anyone know how to peel off vinyl wrap ([I]on my bonnet[/I]) the easiest way without a heat gun? My plan was; [B]1[/B] - remove the scoop / washer nozzles and peel back all the edges [B]2[/B] - sit the car in the sun for a few hours to soften it up [B]3[/B] - peel it back and clay bar / polish the car I do have a pissy little heat gun that I can use to help when needed but I doubt it would be enough to do the whole thing without some help from the sun. |
How long has the wrap been on there for?
Heat gun makes it easier cause you can do it in the shade and not in the sun at 2/3pm. A band new knife blade and quite a few hours depending on how long it has been on there. I just took the blue of the roof of the STi and it would have been 6 hours of work to remove it. Probably 2 of that was just cleaning the glue off. But all mine was burnt badly to the point that the green was black haha using the Perth-WRX mobile app |
It's 3M Carbon Wrap, 2 - 3 years old and in good condition (on the surface). I am pulling the scoop and nozzles out tomorrow and might just leave it out to see how easy it is to peel up.
Gauging from that I might try to beg, borrow or buy a heat gun. Rather $80.00 on a heat gun then $300+ on a bonnet respray. |
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