Local Pittsburgh meet part deux
What other supporting mods would i need to support cbrd BBX turbo. Mods are in my sig! I know fuel pump, Buying bushcur's double pump, and injectors, probably buying DW 1500cc injectors for E85!! Do i really need a bigger FMIC for BBX? guessing ARP head studs and Rod bolts?? Turbo comes ported with wastegate. Motor mounts? I know cams help but dont think there needed? just asking because im on a budget! thanks guys!
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i have the same little plastic OE scoops and i have just always been skepticle of their function. anecdotally i've heard they have an effect, but feel like it would be minimal. anyways, completely off topic....
i'm interested to see how these magic pads hold up.
one nice thing i was experiencing on the track is that through the last couple turns the brakes would start to fade out just a bit, but the front straight seemed to give them enough cool down time to reset them to an acceptable level.
i'm interested to see how these magic pads hold up.
one nice thing i was experiencing on the track is that through the last couple turns the brakes would start to fade out just a bit, but the front straight seemed to give them enough cool down time to reset them to an acceptable level.
yeah it is quite pricey to do your own R&D.
on the upside i have changing brake pads almost down to a science and can usually get all four corners done in two hours less.
if i cut out the beer drinking and general F'ing around that goes hand in hand with car work i could probably do it in half the time.
on the upside i have changing brake pads almost down to a science and can usually get all four corners done in two hours less.
if i cut out the beer drinking and general F'ing around that goes hand in hand with car work i could probably do it in half the time.
but thanks for the advice!!
Was just out in the bimmer scouting back roads for gravel and I got behind 2 guys in an apex silver VIII pulling into the new shop n save robinson plaza. Anyone on the forum?
Plate began with a "G" and he had a cf splitter
Plate began with a "G" and he had a cf splitter
I loosened up the 4 bolts. I was able to shift the hood. I have it now that it's about even, but I have to give a nice shove to get it to latch. Seem like the latch is now off to the one side. I probably need to see if I can shift that over to get it to latch easier.
Thank you previous owner for wanting to put on a CF hood. /bleh
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Any one have an extra MBC for sale?? my friend with SRT-4 is looking for one. He will probably follow me down to waterfront on the 10th! Maybe try and get supra, 350z, and GTR too who knows...
Ferodo 2500 are good all around pads! Race pads will work better but come at a cost, brake rotors and unbearable squeel on the streets. Race pads are great on the track but still don't give me as much braking as I'd like. I've been in some serious scary spots where I was wondering if I was going to slow down enough. Lol.
Here is a write up on the performance friction pads I am getting, they seemed to have done as well if not slightly better during this test....AMS seems to like these pads a lot and they have excellent characteristics for street use as well as capable on a track to a certain degree as any street/track pad..
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/1482692-post1.html
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/P...mance.com.html
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/1482692-post1.html
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/P...mance.com.html
The real issue with brake pads isn't allways the level of friction it provides but the fact that they are being used outside their intended temp range (cooking them) If you can keep a street pad like the HPS or HP+ cool with ducting you might be OK. Another thing that will effect brake fade is the tires. If you have nt01's your going to introduce much more heat into the braking system than you would using some walmart buy 3 get one free tires.
HPS/+ pads are HORRIBLE in my experience on the track and i've actually had minor fade issues on the VIII with them on some "spirited" back roads. Only thing i've been successful with on the track so far that isn't an insane change every race pad is EBC Yellow stuff's which work great on the street too (still need 400+ temps really) and have, imo, great life!
HPS/+ pads are HORRIBLE in my experience on the track and i've actually had minor fade issues on the VIII with them on some "spirited" back roads. Only thing i've been successful with on the track so far that isn't an insane change every race pad is EBC Yellow stuff's which work great on the street too (still need 400+ temps really) and have, imo, great life!