Monday, November 19, 2012

My ATS Carbonetic CBFB8710

My CBFB8710 - /ats_catalog_maker/lsd_bmw.pdf
Standard Overhaul set - R7A13-40 Y83,000

Carbonetics by ATS (Active Traction Service) & ACROSS Co (a world leading carbon producer)















Main Websites
Re-badged - http://www.carbonetic.net
USA ATS - http://www.ppi-ats.com/
Japan ATS- http://www.a-t-s.co.jp

Owners manual - /LSD_Universal.pdf

Previous Post on ATS /lsd-ats-carbon-cbfb8710.html

Dimensions - I will use this to cross reference with my ATS diff /QDF38Z.pdf - see attached images

Drain BoltsMagnetic_bolts.html - M18x1.5mm [Z27AG gearox drain bolt] - R7A58-12
AYC Drain Bolt from the  Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, IX 2003-2007 - MB001265 - OEM Magnetic.

Australian Dealer for ATS http://www.australianclutch.com.au/ located in SA, where I got my custom Kevlar Extreme Clutch

Install - Bearings = 2 x Timken Set45 LM501349/LM501310, Ring Gear Bolts = 10 x M10x1.5mm
There are a lot of fake bearings apparently. The new Timken have a hologram on the rear of the box :)

2960A304 = ring gear bolts, we have 10 of them

Gearbox Axle Seals 2 x 2960A032


Oil - Looks like i am going to go the Neo 75w90 HD/RHD from http://www.gccorp.com.au/ apparently a shop run by a guy that works with PAR Engineering.

Neo - Gear Oil 75W90RHD & Gear Oil 75W90HD
Looks like the HD is more suited to the colt due to the GL4 requirement (1.75L 75W-90 GL-4)
I will run 2lt due to over filler kit.


Break in - Drive figure 8 for about 15-30mins. The chattering noise should subside gradually.
In order to conduct break-in of LSD, please make a small turn slowly (this means figures 8's), along with the line illustrated in the figure. The speed should be 6~12mph(10-20 km/h), and the first or second gear should be used. After this operation, you should change the LSD oil. The break-in is completed after changing the oil.


Another reference for break in - Use first & second gear @ 15-30km/hr for 15-30mins, by driving figure 8s. Street break in is around ~320km, try to avoid straight line driving e.g. highway*


*200miles on a highway (straight driving) could also break it in but not properly.

See here for more: http://www.carbonetic.net/tech/pdfs/LSD_Universal.pdf


The Carbon LSD via Carbonetichttp://carbonetic.wordpress.com/tech-support/

Are the Carbonetic LSD’s noisy in operation?
Not at all, our LSD’s are almost OEM quiet.

Do the LSD’s need to be bedded in?
Yes it does, we recommend you do about 180 miles and then change the LSD oil to remove any of the carbon deposits. Our technical section informs you about the bedding in.

What oil do I have to use, can I use normal LSD oil?
No we do not recommend standard gear oil with the Carbon LSD, we suggestion using the Carbonetic Oil available from your local Carbonetic dealer But if you cannot get hold of the Carbonetic oil, we have tested other brands that work with the Carbon LSD:


[this list is directly from Carbonetic]
Drive Brand Name products name Viscosity
FR         BP X9140S         80W-140
FF         BP X9118S         75W-90
FR/FF NUTEC UW76 75W-140
FF         ADVANTAG NEO Hi proof shock
FR       ADVANTAG NEO RHD 75W-90
FR/MR A.S.H 250R       85W-140
FF/FR TOTAL PRO-R       75W-140

*******************************
FF - Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
FR - Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
MR - Mid-Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
RR - Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
AWD or 4WD - Normally Front Engine, All Wheel Drive, but some cars use a Mid-Engine
*******************************

Are the LSD’s re-buildable?
Yes they are, we hold full stock of every part need to rebuild and service the LSD.

Can you tell me more about 1 way, 1.5 way and 2 way LSD’s?
1 way lsd: An LSD is activated only when the throttle is on and when the internal cam rings has an angle on only one side.
1.5 way lsd: The angle of the cam rings for the off-side is very close to 5-20 degrees which will make the LSD ineffective when the throttle is off (during deceleration).The Across 1.5-Way LSD will work  similar to 1-Way LSD during deceleration.
2 way LSD: The 2-Way cam rings angle are cut in the same degree on both sides (throttle on and throttle off sides). A 2-Way LSD will activate during both acceleration and deceleration. 2 way is a popular choice for drifting.


More Choices for your LSD Oil [ via http://www.ppi-ats.com/LSD/Carbon_LSD2.html]
Since December 2007, ATS has been using newly designed internal disks for the ATS Carbon LSD. The new version provides 1) More adaptability to many LSD oils from different manufacturers; 2) increased durability and an extended oil change interval.


1) More Choices for your LSD Oil
ATS has tested the Carbon LSD with over 20 different LSD oils. The following oils are considered to be functioning well with the ATS Carbon LSD. [We highly recommend genuine ATS LSD oils for our use.]
The oil clarity remains within a specified range and the LSD functions normally without any chattering noise or any change in the locking characteristics upon the oil temperature change.


Brand Name Viscosity
BP X9140S 80W 140
WAKO'S HG250R 80W 250
BP X9118S 75W 90
WAKO'S HG140R 80W 140
Newtech UW76 75W 140
Omega 690 85W 140
Neo Hi proof shock 75W 140
Omega 690 75W 250
Neo RHD 75W 90
Omega 690 75W 90
A.S.H 250R 85W 140
Redline 80W 140
A.S.H FSE E spec 75W 140
Motul 75W 140
TOTAL Pro R 75W 140
Motul 75W 90
RESPO Le Mans 80W 140
Sunoco 80W 140
Oberon F-808 75W 140
REPSOL 80W 140
Oberon F-808 mineral 85W 140
Subaru Stock 90W
Estremo 80W 140

2) Big improvement from a special coating

The “Carbonitriding” coating achieves the optimum balance between the carbon chips on the disks and the surface of metal disks, which will result in excellent longevity of the life of your metal disks.



[stock diff and my new ATS diff]



Our new metal disk has two grooves on the surface in order to eliminate any dust particles. With the grooves, particles are efficiently removed thus will not contribute excessive friction any longer.


[some rough measurements i took, looks good]





The two factors above that contribute to the effectiveness:
Huge reduction of iron particles
Longer life of the LSD oil (your oil change cycle for the Carbon LSD becomes the same as for a metal LSD)
Prevention of a negative impact on the locking performance due to the change in the oil temperature




[stock SKF bearings, made in Germany]



Prevention of early wear of the bearings and final gears
Prevention of backlush change





----------------- What Diff do I have? -----------------
My box says this CBFB8710 for a Mini gearbox, but the USA website only lists:


Mini 06- R56 / MF16S 4-DOHC 1600cc F

Standard LSD - race proven performance
Silent LSD - noiseless operation with a milder locking and excellent control
Deftforce LSD - D1 spec, designed for to win in the drifting competition
Carbon LSD - unmatched controllability without any chattering noise
Carbon LSD Type Street - superior cost performance with 4 internal discs

A: 2way, B: 1.5 way, C: 1 way

Standard
 - T(at the end of part #) -reinforced internal gears
   P# RBFA(B)8710 $1,452.00

Silent LSD
 - New generation metal LSD w/o chattering noise. 82mm/87mm disc - 45 & 55 degree cam
 - 95mm/109mm disc - 45 & 60 degree cam
   P# SBFA(B)8710

Carbon LSD (1st generation)
 - Ultra smooth and quiet operation
   P# CBRA(B)10910 $2,331.00

Carbon LSD Type Street
 - Superior cost performance with 4 internal discs. The application is for street only
   P# CSBFA(B)8710 $1,497.00

Carbon LSD Spec II
 - Ultra high response
 - Higher initial torque 10kg to 11kg
   P# CBFA(B)87H10 $1,908.00

Carbon LSD Spec III, Spec IV
 - Ultra high response
 - Higher initial torque 15kg (III), 20kg (IV)
   P# CBFA(B)87G10 III $1,908.00
   P# CBFA(B)87F10 IV $1,908.00

----------------- Questions? -----------------
Q: Is ATS LSD streetable?

A: When a customer asks us this question, it usually means if our LSD is quiet and smooth. The answer is Yes. ATS carbon LSD (both old model, Spec II, and type street) does not have any chattering noise and the engagement is ultra smooth. In 2009, ATS released super silent LSD which is a metal LSD but does not have chattering or cranking noise. [It does chatter mildly during the break in period. However, after a 25min to 30min 8 figure break in, or after driving about 500miles, the chatter will disappear].

Q: My vehicle has too much push under and very difficult to turn. Is anything wrong with the LSD?
A: If an LSD has too much initial torque (break away torque), the vehicle becomes extremely difficult to turn. Please check the initial torque to see if it is within the factory spec. All ATS LSDs are checked for the initial torque when they are shipped out from the ATS factory. The initial torque should be less than 15 kg -m (108 lb-ft) - Metal LSD only. However, if you purchase an LSD which is overhauled or assembled by a different company or shop, the initial torque might not be checked and the LSD could have a higher initial torque than the factory spec. Carbon LSD should not cause a bad push under steer even it is a 2 way.

Q: Do I have to change LSD oil more frequetly for the carbon LSD?
A: No. The recommended oil change interval is same for ATS metal LSD and ATS carbon LSD. The carbon LSD went through a major upgrade in 2007 and after the improvement, the oil chanage is recommended every 2,000 miles which is same for the metal LSD. ATS carbon LSD upgrade - click for the page

My Oil Order for a BNR34 Victory Spec (R34 GTR Vspec)

You can view the final service here /r34-gtr-service-vspec-all-fuilds.html

----------------- My Choice -----------------
After much research and debates I have chosen:

- Fuchs Titan Super GTO 10W30 OR the Motul Turbolight OR a 300v 5w40 @ 5lt
- Fuchs Titan Supergear LS 80W-90 OR Motul Gear 300 LS 75W90 - Rear diff @ 2lt
- Fuchs Titan super gear 80W-90 OR OR Motul Gear 300 75W90- Front diff @ 2lt
- Nissan D Matic - transfer case [cheaper than i thought so i have chosen it] @ 2lt (comes in 5lt bottle)
- Motul Multi ATF (I think it could be the Motul Dexron III) or Fuchs ATF 4400 or Amsoil Synthetic ATF  @ 5lt
- Motul RBF600 @ 3lt
- copper plugs
- oil filter

Reasons for choice:
-> R34 GTR Vspec manual transmission = 6 speed Getrag transmission which requires "NISSAN MISSION BNR34 Special" which is an automatic transmission oil. Some people use a Castrol Transmax Z.  Basically the 6 speed getrag needs a high quality ATF
-> After lots of reading the A-LSD found in the Vspec requires a LSD oil.  After seeing pictures of the rear diff saying "LSD Oil Only" it was quiet clear.
-> Front diff is just a standard gearbox oil
-> Even though it is probably no big deal to use a Castrol Transmax in the transfer case I opted for the genuine stuff after reading some Japanese article.  It was also cheap and easy to get a hold of.
-> brake fluid is a bit of over kill on those road car.  I might drop it down a notch. the RBF600 is more suited for a person that will do a bit of track work.
-> rather change the plugs more often, hence the cooper. and copper also provides a better spark due to better conductivity than the platinum.
-> engine oil is personal. I tend to stick with full synthetics. I was told the 300V was a bit heavy for a street car hence i went something lighter.

The service:
/r34-gtr-service-vspec-all-fuilds.html

Read more here:
rb26dett-spring-cleaning-where-to-being.html
gtr-v-spec-active-lsd-lsd-where-to.html
r34-gtr-v-spec-oils-where-to-being-part.html

----------------- Quantity -----------------
Engine ~ 4.5-5lt
Gearbox ~4.1lt (NOTE: after the service I only changed around 2lt /r34-gtr-service-vspec-all-fuilds.html)
Rear diff ~1.6lt
Front diff ~1lt
Transfer box ~1.6-1.8lt
Attessa (0.5L)
Power steering (1L)
Coolants (9L) - /tutorial-r32-gt-r-radiator-removal-and-coolant-flush/
     (NOTE: after the service I only exchanged around 4lt /r34-gtr-service-vspec-all-fuilds.html)
Brake fluid (1L-1.5L)
Fuel (65L)

----------------- FUCHS Site Recommendations -----------------

NISSAN (Includes DATSUN)
GT-R Coupe (R34), 2.6 Litre T/Turbo Eng., Man., AWD (1999-2002)

Engine: TITAN SUPER GTO 10W30
Service Refill Capacity: 4.6*, 4.9* Litres (see note 1212)
**May also use TITAN SUPER GTO 10W40 or TITAN SUPERSYN LONGLIFE 5W-40.

Differential
TITAN SUPERGEAR 80W90
**If operating consistently above 30 deg. C, use TITAN GEAR SYN 80140 or TITAN SUPERGEAR 85W140.

4WD Transfer - (ATTESA E-TS)
TITAN ATF 4400
**Transfer compartment shown. Control compartment use Nissan Power Steering Fluid Special.

4WD Differential
TITAN SUPERGEAR 80W90
**If operating consistently above 30 deg. C, use TITAN GEAR SYN 80140 or TITAN SUPERGEAR 85W140.

TITAN SUPERGEAR 80W-90
• API GL-4 / GL-5 • MAN 342 Type M2 • ZF TE-ML 05A / 12E / 16B / 17B / 19B • MIL-L-2105 D
• IMPROVED!
• Super high-performance gear oil for extended oil change intervals.
• Universal gear oil for use in manual transmissions and axle gearboxes in both passenger cars and commercial vehicles
• Good viscosity-temperature behaviour.
• Provides rapid oil circulation & excellent cold starting.
• Reduces foaming even at high speeds.
• Lubricant film remains stable and maintains performance under very heavy loads.
• Outstanding wear protection.
• Protects against metal corrosion and does not leave deposits on oil seals.
• Compatible with all elastomers and other sealing materials.

TITAN SUPERGEAR LS 80W-90
• API MT-1 • API GL-5/ GL-5 LS • MACK GO-J • Mil-PRF-2105E
• Lubricant for limited slip differentials and hypoid gears
• LS (Limited Slip) hypoid gear oil for highly stressed normal and limited slip differentials in cars, vans, trucks, buses, tractors, construction and industrial machinery.
• Guarantees the perfect function of synchromesh transmissions & limited slip differentials.
• Reduces running noise
• Very good viscosity-temperature behaviour.
• Outstanding wear protection.
• Protects against metal corrosion and does not leave deposits on oil seals.
• Compatible with all elastomers and other sealing materials.

TITAN GEAR SAE 75W-90
• API GL-4
• Semi-synthetic automotive transmission lubricant.
• Outstanding wear protection against wear even in the harshest conditions.
• Reduces foaming even at high road speeds.
• Excellent compatibility with differential shaft oil seals.
• Reduces differential ‘whining’ (with or without limited slip) even after long full throttle operation.

----------------- Motul Site Recommendations -----------------
Engine
8100 X-clean 5W-30

Rear Diff
Street - GEAR 300 LS 75W-90
Race - Gear Competition 75W140 ( + a LS Friction Modifier)

Manual Transmission / Front Diff / Rear Diff
GEAR 300 75W-90
• STANDARDS  API GL4 and GL5 - 100% Synthetic – Ester based

Transfer Box
DEXRON III
Motul ATF 1A

----------------- Brands -----------------

http://www.mkivsupra.net/
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/
http://www.skylineowners.com/

Engine Oil by Oilman
Fuchs/Silkolene Pro S, Millers CFS, Motul 300V, Redline and Gulf Competition. The Motul 8100 X-Cess, Millers XFS, Fuchs Supersyn, Shell Helix and Mobil Super 3000 are good, cheaper alternatives.

Gearbox Oil by Oilman
Millers CRX 75w-90 NT, Gulf Competition, Motul Gear 300, Redline MT90 and Millers TRX are ideal for the gearbox. The Castrol Universal, Motul Motylgear and Fuchs Gear Syn are all decent alternatives.

----------------- Various Questions on the forums-----------------
recommendation on the gearbox oil, what should I use for the diffs as the 1999 vspec GTR has an active rear diff so should it be a Limited slip diff oil for the rear and normal diff oil for the front.

You want a straight 90 LS oil for the rear diff, Motul 90PA or the Fuchs Gear 90LS are ideal. You can use the same in the front, but a 75w-90 is what I'd go for, something like the Millers CRX, Fuchs Syn 5 Redline GL5, Motul Gear 300 or Gulf Competition.

Hi Oilman, can you confirm that the oil your website advises for a 1999 R34 GTR Vspec manual transmission is correct. The oil I was advised to use in the 6 speed Getrag transmission was "NISSAN MISSION BNR34 Special" which is an automatic transmission oil. If that was unavailable than use Castrol Transmax Z.
Just want to make sure I use the correct oil.

----------------- Servicing Brakes -----------------
Yep, in the 6 speed getrag a high quality ATF is what we recommend the one we normally go for is this one from Amsoil Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF


Order: rear left wheel, rear right, front left and front right last
 - this is a standard order but on some cars it can be different due to ABS
 - starting from the furtherest point of the master, and getting progressively closer to the master cylinder

ABS: bleed from top of the abs unit nipples
 - if no nipple found on the abs unit then you shouldn't have to bleed it. Just bleed calipers as per normal

Pushing Piston: undo the the bleed valve and the push the piston back
- some people say not to push piston back unless the nipple is open, why?
   # you may back feed the ABS units and damage it
   # damage caliper seals
 
Bleeding:
** I found this, simple and true **
Person 1, Pumps the brake peddle -> then holds the Pedal to the floor
Person 2, Opens the caliper nipple once person 1 has the peddle to the floor -> then closes the nipple once the pedal has hit the firewall.

*** but ***
i do it differently, i never want to over extend the brake master.
what i do is get someone to pump and as they pump crack the bleeder and close it quickly before the person releases their foot.
as a super serious bleed i start the motor to introduce vacuum. and i hit each bleed nipple once a again after i have flushed the system.

Tools:
 - Vacuum bleeder is one very handy tool.
 - I have also seen a master cyclinder pressurizing tool, which i heard does wonders.
 - Speedbleeder or bleed nipple check valves are super handy

Caution:
 -  Remember that brake fluid will strip paint, so keep it cleaned up if any spills.

----------------- Servicing Fluids -----------------
Locations:
6 systems under a GT-R:  Front diff, engine oil , transmission, transfer case , rear diff , ATTESA(in the trunk, bled from under the car)
 - transfer case is with the 4 wheel drive system which is rear of the box
 - centre of the box is transmission
NOTE: Don't fill it through the gearshift lever inside the car. That's the transfer case.

# ATTESSA - https://sites.google.com/site/tyndago/gt-rbleedingattesasystem

 - In order to get the best performance out of the ATTESA system, it should be bled. Often after a clutch swap, it is not bleed correctly.
1) Locate oil reservoir in trunk and check level. The top line is the full mark. This one is above the high mark.
2) Locate air bleed connector. In an R34 its in a panel under the dash. In and R32/R33 its in the drivers side kickpanel. Connect and disconnect this wire to run the ATTESA pump
3) Under the car on the transfer case, below the driveshaft, above the line going to the transfer case is a 10mm bleeder screw.
4) Open and close the air bleeder to bleed air out of the system,while connecting and disconnecting the air bleed connector.

Websites:
https://sites.google.com/site/tyndago/r34-nissanskylinegt-r
Highly recommended to fill you in: http://www.gtrusablog.com/
Coolant flush: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Leader Board @ No Limits - 33 out of 99 (smallest car there)

This is the leader board at No Limits short track. 

The track:
Length     1.760 km (1.094 mi)
Turns     8
Lap record     0:47.1800[2] (Gary West, Lola T88/50 Buick, 2004)

Note that the super quick swift (another small car a head of me) is turbo charged and runs on semi slicks.
The driver also has 15+ years under his belt. But i hope to still get to 57s

Position - Driver- Car - Best Time

1 Rob Turner Silvia S15 00:53.4
2 Rob Hoare Subaru Liberty 00:53.7
3 Neil Herbert Subaru STi 00:55.2
4 Drew Nutton Mitsubishi Evo 00:55.8
5 Matt Palmer Mitsubishi Evo VI 00:56.6
6 Michael Copley Honda S2000 00:56.9
7 David Heaton Nissan R35 GT-R 00:57.0
8 Brad Dean Nissn R34 00:57.0
9 Ricky Perrella Subaru WRX 00:57.7
10 Bradley Dean Nissan Skyline R34 00:57.8
11 Michael Redfern Mitsubishi Evo VIII 00:57.8
12 Derek Hughes Skyline R32 GT-R 00:58.0
13 David Bobowski Nissan R35 GT-R 00:58.1
14 Andrew Mawson Subaru WRX 00:58.1
15 Adrian Kuljis Toyota Supra 00:58.2
16 Tian Xu Mitsubishi Evo VII 00:58.2
17 Matt Davis Subaru Liberty B4 00:58.2
18 Steven Rowett Mitsubishi Evo VIII 00:58.3
19 Daniel Chong Subaru STi 00:58.4
20 Neil Richardson Suzuki Swift 00:58.5
21 Matt Palmer Mitsubishi Evo 00:58.5
22 Michael Copley Honda S2000 00:58.8
23 Geoff Weir Subaru WRX 00:58.8
24 Bryan Lopez Nissan S15 00:58.9
25 Jarred Hall Subaru STi 00:58.9
26 Derek Hughes Nissan R32 GT-R 00:58.9
27 Tain Xu Mitsubishi Evo 00:59.0
28 Tommy Tran Subaru WRX 00:59.1
29 Jahn Giolitto Nissan Silvia 00:59.2
30 Bryan Lopez Nissan Silvia 00:59.2
31 Jarrod Hall Subaru WRX 00:59.4
32 Tian Xu Mitsubishi Evo VII 00:59.4
33 Ayu452 Mitsubishi Colt 00:59.5
34 Jahn Giolitto Nissan Silvia S15 00:59.6
35 Tomas Korpak Nissan S13 00:59.7
36 Daniel Chong Subaru WRX STi 00:59.7
37 Dupicate Removed
38 Michael Redfern Mitsubishi Evo 00:59.7
39 Graeme Robson Porsche Boxster S 00:59.8
40 Shane Hardie Nissan 350Z 00:59.8
41 Craig Maloney Subaru WRX 00:59.9
42 John Burns FPV F6 00:59.9
43 Tin Tran Subaru STi 01:00.0
44 Cameron Davey Mitsubishi Evo 8 01:00.0
45 James Wilton Subaru Liberty 01:00.0
46 Tom Widenbar Porsche 944 Turbo 01:00.1
47 Luke Carey Subaru STi 01:00.2
48 Shane Hardie Nissan 350Z 01:00.2
49 Steve Rowett Mitsubishi Evo 01:00.2
50 Ryan Duffield Mazda RX-7 01:00.6
51 Greg Miller Nissan 180SX 01:00.6
52 Daniel Chong Subaru STi 01:00.7
53 Graeme Robson Porsche Boxster S 01:00.7
54 Luke Lustini BMW 135i 01:00.7
55 Ernest Peters Nissan Silvia S15 01:00.8
56 Craig Maloney Subaru WRX 01:00.9
57 Andrew Wright Nissan 200SX 01:01.0
58 Adnan Hodzic BMW M3 01:01.2
59 Tommy Tran Subaru WRX 01:01.2
60 Anthony Suherman Porsche GT2 01:01.3
61 Jason Tenardi Mitsubishi Evo 01:01.3
62 Andrew Wright Nissan Silvia S14 01:01.3
63 Karl Dawes Nissan Silvia S13 01:01.3
64 Tin Tran Subaru WRX STi 01:01.3
65 Bradley Fletcher Mitsubishi Evo IX 01:01.4
66 Luke Veron Subaru Legacy B4 01:01.4
67 Dave Flett Subaru WRX 01:01.8
68 Liam Blaxwell Toyota AE86 01:02.3
69 Scott Richards Nissan Pulsar GTiR 01:02.3
70 Andrew Rowe BMW M3 01:02.4
71 Laz Till VE GTS 01:02.5
72 Leon Lee Subaru WRX 01:02.5
73 Cameron Pallister Nissan Skyline R33 01:02.6
74 Leon Lee Subaru WRX 01:02.7
75 Alison Jones Nissan GT-R 01:02.8
76 Kellie Oliver Mitsubishi Legnum 01:02.8
77 Koon Hei Ling Honda Civic 01:02.9
78 Jamie McKinnell Subaru WRX 01:02.9
79 Mark Wilson Toyota 86 01:02.9
80 Jason Gardner Mini Cooper S 01:02.9
81 Scott Ricahrds Nissan Pulsar GTiR 01:03.1
82 Mark Cheonh Mitsubishi Evo IX 01:03.3
83 Ralph Thomas Nissan 200SX 01:03.4
84 Koon Hei Ling Honda S2000 01:03.5
85 Simon Rough Subaru WRX 01:03.9
86 Scott Johnston Subaru WRX 01:03.9
87 Nigel Hervey Opel Calibra 01:04.0
88 Monica Jakovich Daihatsu Charade 01:04.0
89 Greg Carter Audi S4 01:04.2
90 David Carter Mazda MX-5 01:04.7
91 Leon Ball Audi S5 01:04.7
92 David Carter Mazda MX-5 01:05.1
93 Mort Morton Nissan 350Z 01:05.2
94 Laz Till Holden VE GTS 01:05.2
95 Joe Pitchford Ford BF XR8 01:05.2
96 Rhys Jones Nissan Cefiro 01:05.8
97 Justin Pitsikas Vauxhall VXR 01:06.0
98 Zak Tighe Subaru Impreza 01:10.3
99 Tyson Bullock Nissan Skyline 01:17.1

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Z27AG Road Trip - A few photos - RIP



Took my car for a ~800km drive down south. Out of both my cars it seemed most reliable at the time.





























Its a biatch to drive with so much camber on the country roads though. But i made it, and i didn't chew my tires as much as i expected.
I am wondering because of all the time i spent getting the alignment right.
Helped create a very even wear.


The car now sits with a broken gearbox. Waiting to be brought back to life.



Thursday, November 1, 2012

Bilstein B14 Coilovers for a CZT onto a Z27AG


Package Pictures: http://www.rcolt.com/showthread.php?6764-Bilstein-Coil-overs/page5

Part number for Bilstein B14 coil overs to suit the 2004-2008 1.1 tidler right through to 1.5T, Di-D, CZC/CZT is 47-168053




















UK member:

Quite a few of us in UK are using the b14 kit and like them very much, probably the cheapest coilovers at £600. I haven't seen them fitted to the 5 door model though.
Also I've heard a b12 model is in development with adjustable damping

 UK suspension is slightly different. I believe the spring diameter is the issues hence the top hat is different.
Part numbers needed are:
40162
40146
The 40002 Plastic bearing is re-used from the ADM Colt.

I use vice grips and on the piston and a rattle gun. Vice grips stops any spining so no chance of damage.
MB991680 - Special wrench set
Show in the Ralliart Suspension Install Catalogue - RA977648S1.pdf

Some  information by Fizz:
ADM strut top mount = 4060A194
CZT strut top mount = 3 part numbers found:
4060A042 & 4060A081 & MR961791

Also, the part number for the bearing (40002) in both the ADM Colt and CZT are different again:
ADM strut bearing = MR961787 listed as Z25
CZT strut bearing = MR961796 listed as Z34


<-Smaller diam top hat spring perch

vice grips (i use some old power steering belt, cut up to protect the piston)->






<-Tools

Brake line mount, you dont reuse stock bracket ->








<- smaller diameter spring perch








ABS line fitting (stock bracket is no longer used)







 New rear upper mounts to do away with the stock perished rubber.






The base is slightly narrower on the suspension strut. It could do with a thin washer. I torqued the bolt to spec ~90NM+10NM that seemed to have compressed the torsion beam mount enough to bite onto the strut. We shall see if it still moves.







I reused the stock springs protector on the bottom of the spring.