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Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Mon, 02 February 2004 08:57
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Last Wednesday on my way back to Tas. from Qld I took the Supra around Eastern Creek at a twilight drive meeting. My supra is an ma61 with 1jz,330mm discs and brembo's, koni's, springs, swaybars etc. Man that was THE most fun I've ever had in a car in my life. Nothing can beat this racetrack biz. My bro. took his rb20 vl commodore and a friend took his GTR as well and I drove all three. The vl handled so well with the same susp. mods. as mine but had Noltec strut tops which made a ton of difference. I totally blew him away down the straight though and the car was superfast I can't rave enough about the tune by Matthew Spry. I totally wasted my back tyres with wheelspin including third gear coming onto the straight. If you get the chance to take your car on a race track go ahead you won't regret it!!!!
Rich
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Location:
Newcastle
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April 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Mon, 02 February 2004 11:15
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So what was the best time you managed?
Glad you had fun.
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Tue, 03 February 2004 07:21
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Times? Don't know you had to do that yourself or get someone to do it for you. It wouldn't have been very fast though. I thought the car handled so well but on a racetrack it soon shows up its shortcomings and my rear tyres were some Kumho Ectsa's which are total rubbish on a track. I was just impressed with the straight line speed of the car. If I had the Noltec strut tops like my bro. it would have made a hell of a difference, but the back was walking around on the tyres too much to tell what I needed back there. I'm not going to spend money on stiffer springs etc. when it's still my daily driver so I guess I just have to be happy with what i got. I do need 2 new tyres on the back so I'm going to get something sticky so I can take it around Symmons Plains as well.......soon!
Rich
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March 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Tue, 03 February 2004 07:36
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What are the discs that you have from? I'm currently looking at upgrading my brakes. At the moment I have just been recomended JZA/MA70 DBA slotted Rotors (about 300-302mm I think) and JZA/MA70 calipers. I need something that will work well on club sprint days and on the street.
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Tue, 03 February 2004 10:54
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Danish, the discs are slotted 330x28 from Specialized Brake and Clutch in Sydney on a custom hat. $450 each side with the hat, which I think is good value but no one else seems to! I don't care, you get what you pay for and there's no adapting or messing around and these suckers stop!!!!!
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Tue, 03 February 2004 21:08
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Hiya Supra1jz,
Yes, having a go on the track is heaps of fun, and thats where I intend to take mine every now and then when I am done.
I am about the replace the shocks as an overall upgrade, what did you pay for your Konis ? and what part numbers did you get ?
I think that what you got for your brakes is a good price, but I am doing something similar fo a little cheaper, but I have the time and ability to do it myself.
I would really appreciate your help with the shocks
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
Launceston, Tasmania
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Wed, 04 February 2004 02:26
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I can't help with part no's because I've lost the receipt. Ring Penrith Wholesale Suspension as they're the guys who fitted it all. I got it done at mates rates so I can't help you there either. What I can say is that the Koni's are brilliant but ideally for the track you'll need stiffer springs which I'm not prepared to do. I will definitely get the strut tops though as I think that's a good upgrade. Sorry I can't be more help.
Rich
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: Took my Supra around Eastern Creek Raceway
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Wed, 04 February 2004 04:35
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Cheers Rich,
I'll give them a go. Do you have Koni Yellow's or Koni reds ?
I already have my Kings springs sitting in the garage, just need the shocks and bushes to go with it
Cheers
Michael B
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