Never doubt safety! Nice gear for sure though, I may end up in a full suit myself this year too. Did you buy it just based off of your measurements? Hows the fit?

I have a new pair of piloti shoes to use this year. They are as comfortable as they are ugly!

BTW you owe the thread a stig pose picture wearing it all

 

Nice! The suit I have from go karting is almost identical!! Might even be the same!! We can alternate on which days we wear them so we don't look gay lol

 

Yeah took my measurements and it fits surprisingly well. I was a medium for all the measurements but my chest which was a large. So I went with large and I'm glad I did. I am not heavily built but it's snug across the chest and hard to slip off as is.

 

good job buddy

 

damn i miss that VQ exhaust sound.

 

That's on my list of purchases. My shoes and gloves are worn out; I've never had a proper suit. Need to move them up higher on the list!

 

Well after this happened to me at the end of last year when a caliper seized. The constant dragging melted the pad right off.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaNJxmie2vY




I decided to upgrade the brakes to the OEM Brembos.
I got the rest of the parts in the mail today so it's good to go.


Carbotech XP10/8. Should handle a lot more heat.

Motul RBF660. Once again, safety and performance. Should handle more heat.

Braille battery ready to go. I also got a trickle charger to keep it going inbetween drives.

And I'll probably get to the transmission this week and swap the fluid.


Last but not least, to pass the time I was given these books by GT-Rob. I'm actually learning some theory I never really knew so it's been helpful.


A few more things on the way. Should be here in 1 or 2 weeks.

 

You'll love the Braille!

 

I forgot you picked up those brembos. Sell me your old calipers I could use a spare set for when mine finally give out.

 

Some more minor things today.
Last years Hankook RS3's are still in good shape after 4 track days in the dry and 1 in the wet. But I've heard from a few sources they are becoming harder to get. So I decided while I knew there was stock I would pick up a back-up set. I know I will use them.
I decided to go with as wide as I could fit this time. 285/35 ZR18 just to give them a go.


I was told about Ontario Time Attack inspections by Rob, and I knew my studs would not pass. And in the interest of safety I picked up these heavy duty extended ARP studs.


And I was planning on getting a tune this weekend, so I am literally replacing the spark plugs right now. They don't look too good. I think I obviously need a new gasket and valve covers.


OH well if my tune goes off with out a hitch tomorrow I will post the graph.

 

[QUOTE=2TH PWR;9666109]Some more minor things today.
Last years Hankook RS3's are still in good shape after 4 track days in the dry and 1 in the wet. But I've heard from a few sources they are becoming harder to get. So I decided while I knew there was stock I would pick up a back-up set. I know I will use them.
I decided to go with as wide as I could fit this time. 285/35 ZR18 just to give them a go.



Nice tires I want these.

 

The issue with my studs were more due to the KICS lugs. If you had stubby acorns (ironically what I use now) it would be fine, they just want to see threads come past the end of the lug. But its a good mod in any case. I never got around to putting my rears in, as I couldn't fit them in without pulling the hub out.


Nice rubbers! They make my 255s look tiny. 10in rim? I have a 9.5 and wondering how well 275s will fit (no RS3s). I may have to buy a wider set but not sure what the front will handle...

 

I guess I failed to mention that when I had the Volks on with Kics spacers to get them to fit I took an angle grinder to the end of the OEM studs. That plus years of never using a torque wrench, just given'er with a torque wrench made me fear the worst case scenario.
So that combined with your mentioning the scrutiny the studs would be put under made it seem like a good thing to do. haha.

 

would love to see what kind of interior setup you're getting

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES0JwK7y7VQ

Soo went to APH. Before ART pipes in 2009 I guess I was 256 rwhp 248 lb fton the dynapack.

Today after tuning I was 263 rwhp. 258 lbft. I just remember peak numbers.
Actually made more torque down low. And saved some weight. No CEL's. Sounds pretty cool.
So not the best $600 plus I ever spent, but this is more than enough power for me learning right now.

 

263whp is awesome, you've caught up with the factory rated HP!

I think I put down mid 220s last year on a dyno jet. Hoping the exhaust brought me into 230s.

 

Very Nice! That's worth every penny to ensure that your engine is properly setup for the track!

 

Dude, Is that your ****ing HOUSE with a 4 point lift?

 

yeah man, I noticed that after I got one they started springing up. A few more people got them too. There are like 3 or 4 in my neighborhood now.

 

My buddy drives by your house all the time and says "That f*cker has a lift in his garage!"

:P