PROJECT CAR: Vento Coupe

[Filx]

I didn't capture any times, I thought I had a session logged on Harry's Laptimer on the iPhone but for some reason I it didn't gather any data (I need to read up on what I was doing incorrectly). And sadly I didn't pass any Hondas, didn't really pass anyone all day actually  .

But damn I had the most fun I've had in ages - car is running like a gem (aside from the brakes which is a known issue at present). Drove down Sunday, day at the track on Monday and drove home and the only thing I did was check the wheel nut torque and add fuel.

Will post some video when I gt a chance though not sure if it is overly interesting.

[5-pot]

May I suggest the third gauge hole be filled with an ar$ehole pucker meter?   Even a print out of one just stuck on there would be a laugh.

[Filx]

hahaha, sounds good. I've actually got a little idea in mind for that missing gauge - will update if it comes together.

[Ebrahim]

Hi mate as long as you had fun that is most important.
The pics don't do justace to you car, it really looks good!!

[Filx]

Thanks Ebrahim - nice to meet you. I was thinking I should have got a pic of it with your GTR - they would have looked pretty cool together.

[coons]

So did you guys end up doing anything to the brakes after the shakedown at Hampton?

[80 Vert]

Filx just re bled them as it was all we could really do in the time we had, think we'll look at fitting the R32 brakes I bought recently but I suggested going to something bigger 
The car is pretty sweet now, oil temps well under control so the brakes are whats letting it down hence my thought of going overkill, at least then you have 100% confidence in them.

The current set up has been mediocre at best right from the start, they would be awesome on a road only car but on the track they can't really cut it.

[coons]

Hmmm, I wouldn't mind strapping those brakes into my car....
First things first though

[Poonmobile]

i'd be pretty keen on those brakes vert

[80 Vert]

Talk to Filx, he's the financial controller 

[Filx]

Got to work out what to do first - whatever the solution is it has to fit under 17s (preferably 16s) as I'm not going bigger than 17s on the car.

So if anyone is keen on the current brakes drop me a PM. Please keep in mind that Cox kit is something like $4000NZD new and we just put in brand new OEM rotors and the Yellow Stuff pads. That would be a staggeringly awesome set up for the street.

[Poonmobile]

Got to work out what to do first - whatever the solution is it has to fit under 17s (preferably 16s) as I'm not going bigger than 17s on the car.

So if anyone is keen on the current brakes drop me a PM. Please keep in mind that Cox kit is something like $4000NZD new and we just put in brand new OEM rotors and the Yellow Stuff pads. That would be a staggeringly awesome set up for the street.

cool, keep me in mind please, and when you work out a price please let me know so i can start saving!!

[coons]

Haha let Ash have em, I'm just dreaming

[BB]

Got to work out what to do first - whatever the solution is it has to fit under 17s (preferably 16s) as I'm not going bigger than 17s on the car.

So if anyone is keen on the current brakes drop me a PM. Please keep in mind that Cox kit is something like $4000NZD new and we just put in brand new OEM rotors and the Yellow Stuff pads. That would be a staggeringly awesome set up for the street.

 I think there must be something wrong that those brakes are that bad. I don't think its a size thing, its just the pads and some cooling needed or a different braking style or something. Its not THAT fast is it

[Filx]

You're right BBs, they're not actually that bad - and no that car isn't that fast. I had a heap of fun at Taupo and could get 4-5 laps out of them with a bit of care, but I just lacked confidence in them (could be psychological) and we're looking for a solution will give a big improvement in that department.

So while I'm sure some ducting and a different pad combo would improve them, after talking about it with vert we're keen to go for a big improvement. The goal is a combo you can go and hammer without even thinking about them.