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Garage Cafe this week? Im down.

Yeah he was doing 2:11's.... Now, this is a completely serious question, is it even possible to be that slow in a GTR on semis? Even a mate in his civic with no brakes and street tyres was quicker lololol Unfortunately I think this will be the last track day for a while for me, need to sort out the SX and build another motor for this as its a bit smokey at the moment... Fluids changed, car is now feeling alot better again. Lots of parts have been ordered and need to be installed by next monday.. fingers crossed they get here in time. There is a knock coming from the rear of the car. I thought it was the wheel bearing or camber bolts, both of which i changed and tightened respectively because they were loose, still the knocking is there... any ideas guys? only other thing i can think of is the exhaust?

Indeed sir, best look on his face when i pulled up next to him on the exit of the corners... twice! then he drove straight into a massive mud puddle while i cruised around him... trololololol

Bargain!!! plastidip where the trim should go and you wont even tell once its all fixed up ;)

Got some pics off of a mate :)

Nice!! :D how come your door doesnt have black trim around it, has this had a respray before?

Item: 1. - 6k STD Springs in 200mm and 4k Dobi Springs in 180mm 2. - 205/50/15 Kumho KU36 3. - 205/50/15 Toyo R888 Semi Slicks Condition: 1. - Used since october last year 2. - 2 Are worn to the indicators, the other 2 have a few mm left - would suit drifters and stuff 3. - Used, but have a few more trackdays from them, especially if your car is gentle on tyres like mine. Reason for selling: Clearing room. Price and Payment Conditions: 1. - $100 2. - $200 3. - N/A Location: Western Suburbs Extra Info: N/A Pictures: N/A Contact Details: PM me

Spotted JWHATT driving past caltex at 5AM before i headed off to winton... who is up that early apart from us trackers? lol

The one which shows how crappy my suspension setup is? :P haha Goodies already ordered, should get here at the end of the week.

I reckon it looks friggin tough in multi-colours! :D

Alister or Pete, one of you need a ride up? Ive got a spare and very uncomfortable seat :P

Went up to Winton today with a few mates, had a ball! Passing GTR's and WRX's and getting TX3 drivers mad. I had an issue with the R888's, not only was the weather cold, but they're just too big for the car and i couldn't warm them up regardless of what tyre pressure I ran. This caused them to be really snappy and unpredictable which made the car a handful all day... it was pretty fun though :P The A1RM's pulled up better than anything I have ever experienced, felt great braking later than all sorts off cars! :D But, I wasn't happy with my suspension setup, the front is rolling around too much compared to the rear and the grip is too high for the springs so the nose is diving and the car is rolling too much through the corners for my liking. I was just starting to gel with the car but decided to call it a day in session 3 due to doing in my rear wheel bearing and a few mates having some bad luck of their own. Anyway, here are my session times. Session 1: 2:14.2800 1:52.7850 1:49.3340 1:48.4470 2:00.0830 1:50.4730 1:48.6590 Session 2: 2:05.2700 2:00.4480 1:55.0730 2:02.7710 2:00.6170 1:53.9150 1:50.4480 Session 3: 2:07.6110 2:01.9410 2:20.0790 1:52.9330 1:49.1490 1:48.7830 1:47.9560

Im gonna say... mis-shift?

ERMAGHERD MERSH PERTERTERS!!!! just because stupid thread.

16x10 is way too wide. I dont think you want to go over an 8 with +15 offset... unless you want to push the envelope with your fitment.

As far as engine mods are concerned, you are probably better off getting a sportivo and doing minimal work on that (intake and exhaust) and youll get some pretty decent figures. The 1zz needs a bit of work just to get to the level that the 2ZZ is at. As for handling, to make it less understeery throw on a rear sway bar and some firmer springs/shocks/coilovers as a start, then go from there. The coilover recommendation thread is a good place to start, try searching for the effects of a stiffer rear sway bar

I didnt like pictures of the stocko one at all, but thanks to those ones the car is growing on me...

Video after sunday ;) Also got a civic sump plug and fibre washer im gonna throw on the car to stop the annoying sump leak... Got mah flame suit awwn.

Things done today: - QFM A1RM pads installed on the front. (**** theyre good!!) - Head bolts re-torqued - Bigport Cams (VTAKZ YO!!) - New timing belt Things to do before trackday: - a skid - change all fluids - fix leaky sump plug (gonna try giving teflon tape a go as a quick fix, anyone reckon it will work?)

Gotta sign up to TCCAV and get cams licence for said trackday shenaniganry

Yeah seen heaps around. cant say im a fan of the new shape. I like the new camrys but the aurions look bleh... Theyre trying too hard with ugly bodykits and stuff when all it needs to be is clean and not have a fist gap between the guard and wheels...

Ive heard of 4AGE's going from 400-600k without a full rebuild. If its running ok just service it regularly and you will be right for a while. My motor has done about 210k and it still pulls hard.. blows a heap of smoke though :P

'Manon racing products' make their own coils and also supply fortune autos... best coils for the money hands down. google or facebook them. (remember prices are usually in NZD so theyre a lot cheaper than they seem ;) ) Also if you are going stiffer to reduce the need for sway bars youre gonna have to make it stiff as a rock, AFAIK camrys are macphersons aswell, so i would be looking at 14F and 16R kg springs.