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Matt at RBS told me the h21s were supercar pads, don't know about the h16s.

Yeah I didn't think the prices were too bad, certainly not cheap. Don't know if being for 6 pot actually makes them cheaper if your looking at over $700 for yours Paul.

Edit: just checked that link and looks like they're both v8sc pads lol, obviously race vs endurance.

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Rallysprint round 4 last night. I gave all I had in the first run and was sitting 6th in class and 27th outright, but then a combination of high humidity/slick track and a very, very close call on my second run made me wind things back a little. My primary goal is to drive home and not go home in a tow truck or ambulance!


Finished 10th in class, 37th outright. Scored my second point for the season!


A video of my fastest run, which for a change was my first run and not in pitch darkness.



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Rallysprint round 5, last of the series, got another 10th in class, 33/67 outright and another point taking my total to 3. I think I could've got 9th in class for 2 points, but I had a bit of a 'can't be arsed' feeling this round and the tyres are definitely past their prime. I'm going to run higher tyre pressure with the next ones, been on 32 cold but the fronts are flogged after only 60 minutes of this stuff. My friend runs AD08Rs at 38 cold in his STI and it grips really well.

This is a vid of what would have been my best run, but I clipped a chicane (I think I just ran over the base) and copped a 5 second penalty. My other 3 runs were still good enough for a point and I finally finished ahead of that awesome SS ute you see at the start of the vid!

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Any guys with experience at Sandown care to give me tips on how they attack the back sweeper before the chicane and hard left? Do you let off at all? Quick stab of brake? If so, at what marker?

I've only been once and had maybe 5 hot laps. Managed a 1.36. Car is stock. Thanks!

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Your Name: Paul Noble

Car Make and Model: FG XR6T 2008

Circuit Name: Wakefield

Lap time: 1.08.07

Modifications: lots

Engine: Valve springs.

Power: 350-400rwkw

Suspension: Custom Bistein Coilovers

Tyres: Hoosier R7

Brakes: Brembo. HakDTC70, pmu H16-03

Body weight: 1770kg

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Your Name: Paul Noble

Car Make and Model: FG XR6T 2008

Circuit Name: Wakefield

Lap time: 1.07.38

Modifications: lots

Engine: Valve springs.

Power: 350-400rwkw

Suspension: Custom Bilstein Coilovers

Tyres: Hoosier R7

Brakes: Brembo.  pmu H16-03

Body weight: 1770kg

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Took the F6 to Barbagallo for the first time. I've driven it at RAC, Collie and the rallysprints, but it felt really at home here.

 

The grip was the most impressive thing, those NT01s hold on way longer than I expected in the long sweeping corners. Fair amount of wear but a lot of laps.

 

Really predictable handling from the Shockworks coilovers, set max at the front and a 2-3 notches down on the rear, just cause I couldn't be arsed getting on the ground to change them. It felt perfect anyway, still really balanced, slightly better turn in than I'm used to and the squat under acceleration out of corners felt like it was sticking the car to the ground.

 

Stock power feels perfect, 195 down the hill (according to the GPS, I saw 202 indicated), and slingshot acceleration up the hills. Still planning to give it a tweak into the low 300rwkw range next year but there's really no need. My car does have that weird dip in the mid range (seen it on a few dyno charts from others) so at least that would go.

 

Best lap time was 1:09.2, and there's definitely more in it, first time out didn't want to be calling a tow truck.

 

I gave the keys to a mate and finally got to hear the car from the outside going flat out, stock exhaust sounds awesome! Bloody hell I love this car.

 

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