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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 08:03
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Hmm did some quick measurements
In stock form, the simmons clear my calipers by 25mm at their maximum width, however with a larger diameter rotor, the caliper will get awful close to the bolts holding the 3 pieces together.
My hub face front clearance is only 30mm thanks to Mr dish.
The stock rotor face is 40mm from the face of the rotor, i think im going to have to stick with rear mounting a rotor to make it all fit.
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I supported Toymods
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Registered: November 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 08:03
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CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 15:38 |
BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 15:36 | http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/
Looking at this page it would seem there is SFA difference between the width in the calipers and i would thus conclude that the 30mm rotor and caliper is a much better setup and will clear slightly better than the 26mm rotor and caliper.
Still need the width of the caliper and spacer though!
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I have also view that page.
I have calipers from a 26mm rotor, and calipers that were supposed to be off a twin turbo, thus 30mm rotor.
They are identical in every dimension
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Just checked that website again
And looking at these 2 photos
http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/images/8.jp g
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http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/images/9.jp g
I have a feeling that all the calipers I have are from 26mm rotors.
Will double check tonight.
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Registered: August 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 08:03
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CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 19:03 |
CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 15:38 |
BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 15:36 | http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/
Looking at this page it would seem there is SFA difference between the width in the calipers and i would thus conclude that the 30mm rotor and caliper is a much better setup and will clear slightly better than the 26mm rotor and caliper.
Still need the width of the caliper and spacer though!
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I have also view that page.
I have calipers from a 26mm rotor, and calipers that were supposed to be off a twin turbo, thus 30mm rotor.
They are identical in every dimension
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Just checked that website again
And looking at these 2 photos
http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/images/8.jp g
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http://www.princeton.edu/~asad/zbrakes/images/9.jp g
I have a feeling that all the calipers I have are from 26mm rotors.
Will double check tonight.
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And if thats the case ill take 1 pair off ur hands.
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I supported Toymods
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Registered: November 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 08:05
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BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 16:03 | My hub face front clearance is only 30mm thanks to Mr dish.
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I will mock it all up later and see if you can get away with 30mm dish.
I think you will be a few mm short though.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 08:07
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BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 16:03 | And if thats the case ill take 1 pair off ur hands.
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Too late, already sold the spare pair. And unless I can find a set of 30mm calipers in the next few days, I will run with the 26mm calipers over the 30mm rotors (I'm pretty sure they will fit, just)
If not, they too will be available for sale.
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Location: Hobart, Tas
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 13:24
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Does the front track increase give any problems for engineering etc? What is the effect on handling (all other things being 'kept constant')?
The problem with the A6s are that, with the same offset rims front & back, the rears still tuck in a lot with the fronts sticking out more. With MA6x rims (+8) on my non-flared RA65, the fronts are even with the guards and the rears tuck in a lot. Now, that's not a such a problem - just go to higher offset rims so that the fronts don't stick out further.... except that they will now tuck in even more at the back.
What's the solution - staggered offset rims?
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 13:39
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yep
when ma61 owners go big rims, the back is usually a lower offset (up to 10mm lower)
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Registered: November 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 14:05
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Stefan wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 21:24 | Does the front track increase give any problems for engineering etc? What is the effect on handling (all other things being 'kept constant')?
The problem with the A6s are that, with the same offset rims front & back, the rears still tuck in a lot with the fronts sticking out more. With MA6x rims (+8) on my non-flared RA65, the fronts are even with the guards and the rears tuck in a lot. Now, that's not a such a problem - just go to higher offset rims so that the fronts don't stick out further.... except that they will now tuck in even more at the back.
What's the solution - staggered offset rims?
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Well, you can't use the MA61 rims with the brakes so thats not really a problem
As for the engineering, thats up to your engineer.
Lots of ppl who are doing this conversion haven't bought the rims to go over the brakes yet, so they just buy rims with more offset.
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I supported Toymods
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Registered: November 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 14:07
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Nope, both my sets of calipers are from 30mm rotors (or at least fit 30mm rotors)
They are the ones in pic 9
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I supported Toymods
Location: Epping, Sydney
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 14:11
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me for example
one possibility will be early silvia rims, which are 4x114.3, about +20 offset. these will quite possibly fir with the +8mm increased track on the front. rears will still be an issue
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 14:16
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CrUZsida wrote on Mon, 22 November 2004 22:38 | Ok, using the Nice Products catalogue (http://www.niceproducts.com.au) this is what I have found
S340 - Most RWD Toyota (including MX73 and MA61)
listed as 40mm long (could not find on webpage, but am remembering from looking at catalogue)
S310 - Lots of cars, including 80 series landcruisers
listed as 40.1mm long
S312 - LN36/RN105/YN60-67 Hilux, Most Drum Landcruisers (40-50-60-70 series), Most Magna's
listed as 45.2mm long
S314 - Pajero Front
listed as 40mm long
S315 - Pajero Rear, Jackaroo
listed as 42.4mm long
Now, I think the S340 is a typo, and it should be 35mm long (or there abouts) but I didn't remember to recheck it.
The VY commie ones weren't on the webpage either.
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Ok, I check the catalogue, and my MA61/MX73 wheel stud.
S340 - Most RWD pre 1990's Toyota's.
Knurl = 14.3mm
Length = 40mm
Shoulder = 8mm
That length SHOULD be 36mm.
I have measured an Aus delivered MX73, and a Malaysian MA61, both identical.
S381 - VX II, VY, VZ
Knurl = 14.3mm
Length = 48.4mm
Shoulder = 8mm
So, the best bets are.
S310 ~ 4mm increase in stud length
S314 ~ 4mm increase in stud length
S315 ~ 6mm increase in stud length
S312 ~ 9mm increase in stud length
S381 ~ 12mm increase in stud length
All are made by NiceProducts, and retail around $5 each.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 15:10
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BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 15:17 | Can you measure the width of the stock MA61 caliper and the nissan one and tell me the thickness of the spacer you are running to mount the caliper.
I need to know how much further they will stick out over stock ones.
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Stock calipers stick out about 5mm past the rim mounting face.
Z32 calipers will stick out about 38mm past the rim mounting face.
This figure will be measured accurately when I get my rotors back.
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 19:56
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CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 17:46 |
bbaacchhyy wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 10:19 | The simmons hit the rear (about where the nissan writing was) where the bolts were (that joind the three pieces).
Each rim is different, and depends on the shape of the inner machining as well.
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Ok, you have completely missed the point of what Frank was asking.
He wants to know, how much distance there was between the inner rim of the simmons, and the body/spring/shock (whatever is closest).
NOT the inside of the rims, and NOTHING to do with the calipers.
He wants to know whether your simmons could have fitted without the spacers and not hit the car/spring/shock.
And if not, how close did they get?
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Ahhhh sooooo, he wanted to know rim to strut clearance !!
Oh, ok. With the 16x8" +25 rims and the MS65 hubs, the clearance to the strut (the tyre bulge meant that it was 5mm closer than the rim edge) was about 10mm. Any offset greater than +30 on an eight inch rim would be rubbing.
The rears had miles of clearance (even without the spacer).
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 20:02
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CrUZsida wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 19:07 |
BlackSupra wrote on Tue, 23 November 2004 16:03 | And if thats the case ill take 1 pair off ur hands.
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Too late, already sold the spare pair. And unless I can find a set of 30mm calipers in the next few days, I will run with the 26mm calipers over the 30mm rotors (I'm pretty sure they will fit, just)
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I think they might (the 18mm rear calipers fitted over the 22mm thick Merc discs), but when I put new pads in, I had to remove all the anti vibration backing plates and it was still a little tight.
I ended up spacing the calipers out.
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Location: Adelaide, SA
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 22:15
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I have been quoted $41 for normal rotors (not slotted) from a Z32 280x30mm... Mighty tempted to go find some calipers now!!
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Tue, 23 November 2004 22:20
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HyDrA wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 09:15 | I have been quoted $41 for normal rotors (not slotted) from a Z32 280x30mm... Mighty tempted to go find some calipers now!!
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Fark me, what brand ?
Personally, I'd go for a reputable brand with a known quality and history, but that said, what are the specs ?
What is the cost fr slotted ?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 00:38
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No shit! The RDA ones were cheap. They appear to be pretty decent though, we shall know when CrUZsida fits them.
DBA slotted are $180 trade price.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 00:41
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bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 03:56 | The rears had miles of clearance (even without the spacer).
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w00t! This is what I needed. That said, I'm getting 22mm offset rims for the front and 12mm for the rear
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Location: Adelaide, SA
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:01
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Didn't catch the brand name, probably not DBA though
I'll try find out more tonight.
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:21
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:41 |
bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 03:56 | The rears had miles of clearance (even without the spacer).
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w00t! This is what I needed. That said, I'm getting 22mm offset rims for the front and 12mm for the rear
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Give us the goss, what size, style, cost and most importantly, PICS
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:25
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Buddy Club P1 - Titanium Finish - 4x114.3 PCD - +22mm offset front +12mm offset rear
Look like that, and am getting 16x7.5" all around. They have so much room for brakes
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:25
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Cost I don't wanna go into, its making my wallet cry.
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:37
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 12:25 | Cost I don't wanna go into, its making my wallet cry.
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Looks sweet. Go on, make us jealous.......
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:39
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$1350 Tyres are about $200 a corner. Bridgestone Potenza G3's in 225/50R16. As soon as I get the all clear that an engineer can approve my 7.5" wide wheels (WA has this stupid 7" rule) then I'll be smacking my order down.
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Location: Adelaide, SA
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:45
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I am jealous
I can't wait to start my new job, then i'll be able to afford rims etc.!
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Location: Adelaide
Registered: September 2003
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:47
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 12:39 | $1350 Tyres are about $200 a corner. Bridgestone Potenza G3's in 225/50R16. As soon as I get the all clear that an engineer can approve my 7.5" wide wheels (WA has this stupid 7" rule) then I'll be smacking my order down.
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That's not too bad at all really. Most std cast 16 - 17" mags go for up to $300 normally !!!
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I supported Toymods
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:50
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Yeah, not bad overall, but damn Until this afternoon (YAY!) I'm still a uni student.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:52
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Yeah, I paid $650 for my second-hand 17's and I thought I was getting a bargain. $1350 for brand new rims is pretty good!
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:54
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Norbie wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 09:52 | Yeah, I paid $650 for my second-hand 17's and I thought I was getting a bargain. $1350 for brand new rims is pretty good!
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I dont wanna hear anything about your rims until your supra is rolling on them.
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Location: Brisbane
Registered: May 2002
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:56
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Close my friend, very close... next month is the goal.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 01:58
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Norbie wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 09:56 | Close my friend, very close... next month is the goal.
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Wouldnt it have been better to do it before engineering?
Or wouldn't your engineering cover it?
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 02:05
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HyDrA wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 08:45 | I have been quoted $41 for normal rotors (not slotted) from a Z32 280x30mm... Mighty tempted to go find some calipers now!!
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ebay has a set of calipers the guy is in sa too
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Location: Brisbane
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:05
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CrUZsida wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:58 | Wouldnt it have been better to do it before engineering?
Or wouldn't your engineering cover it?
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Yes it would have been better, but I was impatient; between broken cars and licence suspensions I've been off the road for nearly 7 months, so I wanted to get it going ASAP! Besides I have some other plans on the boil that will need to be engineered as well, so I'll wait until everything's sorted then get it all engineered at the same time.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:06
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Yeah, I'd say big turbo transplants will need to be engineered. Would make sense to do it with the brakes/suspension/wheels.
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:40
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Norbie wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 14:05 |
CrUZsida wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:58 | Wouldnt it have been better to do it before engineering?
Or wouldn't your engineering cover it?
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Yes it would have been better, but I was impatient; between broken cars and licence suspensions I've been off the road for nearly 7 months, so I wanted to get it going ASAP! Besides I have some other plans on the boil that will need to be engineered as well, so I'll wait until everything's sorted then get it all engineered at the same time.
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Pray tell, what are these ? Pink foglights to match the wipers !!!
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Location: Brisbane
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:44
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Close, but no cigar.
Let's just say everyone will call me an idiot for wasting my money. But that's what everyone has been telling me since the day I bought the Supra, so no big deal.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:51
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bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:48 | Poopra
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Please don't use that word, or crap like Bluepra or Redpra. I stay away from CS.com for partly that sort of stuff that spews from their mouths.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 03:55
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:51 |
bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:48 | Poopra
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Please don't use that word, or crap like Bluepra or Redpra. I stay away from CS.com for partly that sort of stuff that spews from their mouths.
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2nd'd
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:19
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CrUZsida wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 14:55 |
justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:51 |
bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 11:48 | Poopra
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Please don't use that word, or crap like Bluepra or Redpra. I stay away from CS.com for partly that sort of stuff that spews from their mouths.
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2nd'd
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Error corrected.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:21
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You da man
But lets try and keep this back onto the brake topic, otherwise it'll be harder for someone trying to research it to find the real info.
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:26
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 15:21 | You da man
But lets try and keep this back onto the brake topic, otherwise it'll be harder for someone trying to research it to find the real info.
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Correct.
Anyone else found any wheels that will have enough spoke clearance in the right offset and 4 stud ?
Seems that the Buddy Club's are an option for the non-flared people, but any others ?
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:27
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Buddy Clubs are an option for flared people, if only I could fit the +12mm 17x8" wheels under my guards
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Location: Hobart, Tas
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:32
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justcallmefrank wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 12:25 | Buddy Club P1 - Titanium Finish - 4x114.3 PCD - +22mm offset front +12mm offset rear
Look like that, and am getting 16x7.5" all around. They have so much room for brakes
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Dude, I'm confused. I though you were getting those other ones you showed me.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 04:34
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Stefan wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 12:32 | Dude, I'm confused. I though you were getting those other ones you showed me.
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I liked the rims, but I didn't like them on the car Remind me to send you all the pics when you're on next.
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:28
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It would seem my mate has gone to the trouble of looking up various R33 parts for my brakes, so I might possibly be going in that direction. Sure, it'll be more expensive but it would also be good for stopping fast Only problem is i'd have to part with my 15" rims
If i'm upgrading the fronts, i'd like to upgrade the rears if only to create "balance" in the braking system. bbaacchhyy, you've done something to your rear brakes, what are the options?
Also, what are the dimensions of the master cylinder? Need to work out if this'll work with the stocker or if i'll need something new.
Cheers.
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Location: Adelaide
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Location: Brisbane
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:38
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Is the Mk3 M/C a direct bolt up? How is it in terms of external dimensions, ie much bigger? I don't have much room to play with in that area.
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:44
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Cheers bbaacchhyy!
It wouldn't hurt to have the larger MKIII master cylinder would it? More force with less effort... well, possibly the same force considering the upgrade in slave cylinder volume.
Looks like i've got some reading to do
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:45
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Norbie wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 16:38 | Is the Mk3 M/C a direct bolt up? How is it in terms of external dimensions, ie much bigger? I don't have much room to play with in that area.
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The M/C itself I think bolts onto the Mk2 booster, buit the booster is bigger in dia.
I'll take some measurements tonight. If I remember
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:48
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HyDrA wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 13:28 | It would seem my mate has gone to the trouble of looking up various R33 parts for my brakes, so I might possibly be going in that direction. Sure, it'll be more expensive but it would also be good for stopping fast Only problem is i'd have to part with my 15" rims
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You'd have to part with your 15" Soarer rims even if you went with the Z32 brake upgrade.
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:51
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the +12mm 17" rims are 5x114.3 only
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 05:54
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Bugger, sucks to be you
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 06:23
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16" or 17"... that is the question
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Location: Brisbane
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 06:52
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And this is the answer:
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 07:30
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haha post whoring time.
I purchased a set of peugot 406 rotors today...and dammit, those calipers are mine on ebay, you can all piss off!
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 12:39
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HyDrA wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 14:23 | 16" or 17"... that is the question
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Depends what you want. I couldn't justify the extra expense of the 17" tyres. The rims are only a little more expensive. I'm putting the difference in tyre price towards something else.
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 13:20
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Hmmm well I might be able to score a good price on 17" tyres, maybe, so I might lean that way... plus that'd be going up 2" in size, instead of a measly 1"
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Location: Adelaide
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Re: xA6x, xZ1x, xX7x + others 300ZX Brake Upgrade
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Wed, 24 November 2004 20:56
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bbaacchhyy wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 16:45 |
Norbie wrote on Wed, 24 November 2004 16:38 | Is the Mk3 M/C a direct bolt up? How is it in terms of external dimensions, ie much bigger? I don't have much room to play with in that area.
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The M/C itself I think bolts onto the Mk2 booster, buit the booster is bigger in dia.
I'll take some measurements tonight. If I remember
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Here are some pics;
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The overall length is about 30mm shorter for the Mk3 , but the booster dia is ~250mm, whereas the Mk2 is about 210mm. Tghe brake pipes are in different spots, but from the Yank forums, the boosters and m/cyl's are interchangeable.
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