WA Spotted & Chit Chat Thread

[.Stripes.]

I'm around this weekend, but Saturday night is out for me too.

[furiousgibbon]

on the topic of brakes, I'm looking for new front pads for the Brembo 6 for street/track, I'm not doing EBC reds cause I ran 3 sets of those on my XR5 and they seemed to have a knack for warping rotors. A mate had Project Mu HC800s on a his STI, good braking performance but the squeal gave me hearing damage, can't believe they're marketed as a street/track pad. Then there's DS2500 which seems to be a good all rounder except for dust, which I really could't give a crap about as I have matte black wheels. Are there any other options? Where's the best place to get the Ferodo pads?

As for fluid, the Penrite 600 is about $30 for 500ml. Probably the best value for the performance. I spend a bit more for Motul 660 ($50/500ml, cheaper on ebay). I've boiled brake fluid once on track, I'm happy to spend money to ensure it never happens again!

[PhilMeUp]

  On 17/11/2015 at 2:35 AM, masda74 said:

So whats happening with the cruises?

Do we need another one soon?

Dates were thrown around, but no further details.

Anytime anyone wants to go for a cruise on a Sunday afternoon - I'm in for that.

Happy to lead if no-one else wants to.

So, this Sunday... 4pm somewhere?

[PhilMeUp]

The ZF transmission in my green Tornado isn't happy at the moment.

Lots of slipping, before it locks up in 3rd gear.

Various error codes.

Might be something relatively simple - solenoid, old fluid. Might be fatal.

I bought a 20L drum of Gulf Western Syn-TS transmission fluid today.

Now I need to find a place that will diagnose and figure out my transmission, using the fluid that I will provide.

One place that I tried today will only use his own ZF Lifeguard, which means $700 just for the service on its own. Bugger that.

Any suggestions on which place to go to?

[barnz]

Its well within your capabilities phil? bit of a bitch using stands.

[GeGe6]

I thought Someone on AFF has a shop around Freo way that will service using supplied fluid.

Might be worth a search

[NVT]

  On 17/11/2015 at 11:07 AM, furiousgibbon said:

on the topic of brakes, I'm looking for new front pads for the Brembo 6 for street/track, I'm not doing EBC reds cause I ran 3 sets of those on my XR5 and they seemed to have a knack for warping rotors. A mate had Project Mu HC800s on a his STI, good braking performance but the squeal gave me hearing damage, can't believe they're marketed as a street/track pad. Then there's DS2500 which seems to be a good all rounder except for dust, which I really could't give a crap about as I have matte black wheels. Are there any other options? Where's the best place to get the Ferodo pads?

As for fluid, the Penrite 600 is about $30 for 500ml. Probably the best value for the performance. I spend a bit more for Motul 660 ($50/500ml, cheaper on ebay). I've boiled brake fluid once on track, I'm happy to spend money to ensure it never happens again!

Hey Furious,

The DS pads are killer - Nice progressive feel and seem to work well with a bit of heat in them. Pressure requirements when very cold or during very light braking applications can be mixed - Bites way better when you apply a little more brake force (Would love to see how they go with some braided lines). They are a relatively quiet pad but can squeak a little at low speeds. However the dust is seriously horrendous... The worst of any pad/rotor combination I've used thusfar. It's fine if you clean them regularly but it is a pain...

Overall, I've been very happy with them. The T3/DS combo has, without exaggeration, at least 30% more absolute stopping power than the standard set-up. But the bloody dust hahaha

Have a chat with Matt from Racebrakes in Sydney - Really nice guy, good prices and knows his stuff

He was on the forums a while ago but not sure if he's still around - Try AFF as well.

Have you considered the Project Mu's that everyone's been talking about?

Cheers,

Dan

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

  On 17/11/2015 at 11:52 AM, PhilMeUp said:

So, this Sunday... 4pm somewhere?

If other people say yes I might be able to make it. Cruise with 2 cars might be a little boring

If not we can install my suspension at your place? LOL

[PhilMeUp]

  On 17/11/2015 at 1:34 PM, PTR_NITRO_FG said:

If not we can install my suspension at your place? LOL

Sure, I'll swap ya for the Xcal 4...

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Hahaha....funny guy

No deal...