VE HSV R8 Track Prep

[LS2_307]

Hi all

Finally bit the bullet and bought some Compomotive rims for the track. (Barbs)

2 x (18 x 9)
2 x (18 x 8)

Fitting Bridgestone RE55 245 x 40R18 (front), 265 x 35R18 (rear)

Thought the Wheels were going to be white but came silver similar to stock rims.

Going to have them painted white (V8 supercar look) :rofl:

What do ya recon ? or leave them as is ?

Checked clearances today before paint and mounting of tyres.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01114.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01115.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01119.jpg

Also ordered front set of DBA rotors and hats to try them out on the track.
(dont want to completely trash (any more) my stock rotors)

will let those that are interested in the brakes, how they perform. :driving:

cheers
LS2_307

[vysandman]

Always loved the quality of Compomotive rims. These look very good in silver and white would look good also but the brake dust etc might trash the white a bit.


I'm surprised some smart ass hasn't commented on the understeer/traction problems you may encounter (no tyres)

[VYSHSV8]

I like the silver look but white would look great as well

:):):):):)

Can't wait to see this run have a chat to Saj he will know doubt give you some advice :)

[EXCESSV]

good work Brent :goodjob:
interested in the rim mate. can you email,sms or pm me the details?

[jai]

Wow the fronts are a bees dick clearance eh :)

I like your rims too, can you post up any info/cost so that the rest of us can drool n dream?

Ive been looking for a rim that will clear the stoppers so that I can run some track tyre :)

JK

[huggies]

nice rims
also nice looking jack got anymore info on it ?

[Martin_D]

Invest in an oil cooler....the poor little factory gauge will be smacked against the endstop after a lap or so :)

[LS2_307]

Invest in an oil cooler....the poor little factory gauge will be smacked against the endstop after a lap or so :)

already done tuna :goodjob:

added that before the last outing, however Im led to believe the factory gauge reads high? So ive got a temp logger hooked up to the return piping from the cooler to confirm temps. ( make me relax hopefully)
Have you got any data? on oil temps. would be interested in others views, experience.

Will post up details on rims.(got them off here anyway from another post)

cheers

BM

[Evman]

Looking good mate. Are yo going to do a progressive build or do a few minor mods and leave it at that? :goodjob:

[LS2_307]

Looking good mate. Are yo going to do a progressive build or do a few minor mods and leave it at that? :goodjob:

Just enough to have some fun :rofl:

Already spent some $$ on the motor etc.

Looking at some coil overs at the moment. Trying to get something a bit more adjustable.

Will be removing all the goodies and building a project car in the future once I get somewhere with some room or rent some workshop space.

Until then I shall continue to pour my hard earned money into the damm thing :rofl:

Its all good fun pretending to be a race driver... haha

[bigdogdazza]

paint them black I say! Nothin worse than the look of brake dusted rims.

[Stelth]

Everyone has their own taste but I think mat black rims are the ultimate look on your !

Looks the best and is the most practical in my opinion . . .

What are the rims worth ?

cheers

[LS2_307]

Everyone has their own taste but I think mat black rims are the ultimate look on your !

Looks the best and is the most practical in my opinion . . .

What are the rims worth ?

cheers

Rims cost me $3300 from Stuckey's Vic

Anyone know of good painter north of the river Perth? (more north the better)

[EXCESSV]

Rims cost me $3300 from Stuckey's Vic

Anyone know of good painter north of the river Perth? (more north the better)ah checked out stuckeys site last night...


only place to get the rims done is at:
Landsdale Powdercoaters
1/44 Rigali Way
Wangara WA 6065
(08) 9302 1460‎

a year or so ago they powdercoated gloss black some mates rims for $40 a rim!!!! and they look fantastic and no issues for the 6months he had them
they got dropped off in the morning and picked up that arvo

i will be getting them to do my track rims and possibly redo my current rims.
not happy with Alliance Rim Repairs! :vpo:

[HSV Listy]

Those look good. Kinda Ferrari style.
Those Comp rims do look good and will look great in mat black.

The bob Jane 18s you can get for $275 each fit the VE HSV Brakes too (18x8 though). A member on here found they have the clearance for the GTS brakes not too long ago. Should start seeing some more HSV VEs out on the circuit hopefully.

[LS2_307]

ah checked out stuckeys site last night...


only place to get the rims done is at:
Landsdale Powdercoaters
1/44 Rigali Way
Wangara WA 6065
(08) 9302 1460‎

a year or so ago they powdercoated gloss black some mates rims for $40 a rim!!!! and they look fantastic and no issues for the 6months he had them
they got dropped off in the morning and picked up that arvo

i will be getting them to do my track rims and possibly redo my current rims.
not happy with Alliance Rim Repairs! :vpo:

Thanks Dean

didnt think about powder coating. Will that be ok for track ? heat etc etc


maybe listy has looked into that.

[EXCESSV]

Thanks Dean

didnt think about powder coating. Will that be ok for track ? heat etc etc


maybe listy has looked into that.this guys were track rims too they were fine but check with the guys doing the job they will give u honest answer
they seem like good guys but havent dealt with them personally yet.

[GJ227]

they will do the job great, it looks weird 18's on a HSV, they look so small, but will handle greatly on the track, i reckon leave them silver, you wont have any issues with paint peel etc down the track (pardon the pun).

GJ227

[Uwish]

Nice, now I can buy sticky tyres for WSID when I am done!

What was the price just for the rears?

[LS2_307]

Left my note pad at home with all details of car stuff (Oops...missus will find it):hide:

Will post up rear rim prices when I get home.
Setup should be good for 1/4 mile as well (semi slicks) and can buy some slicks for the rears if I want to get serious.

The jack is from supercheap, alloy/low clearance job...works fine.

Meeting the powder coater tonight, said about $20 per rim.....WTF cheap as
I recon. Will verify that one.

Tyres are from Kerry at tyre shop in Bentley. Bridgestone motorsport rep.

This is from the other post in here:

They are Compomotive M06 - http://www.stuckey.com.au/wheels.aspx

Front - 18 x 8 et 45 weight with tyres (235/40R18) 21.8kg

Rear - 18 x 9 et 38 weight with tyres (264/35R18) 22.8kg

by comparison the HSV GTS rims with tyres are -

Front - 29.4kg & Rear - 32.4kg


I weighed them last night and above details are spot on.

[fredp]

Glad to see someone else has picked up on these rims, I've been running them on my VE Maloo for about 12 months now at track days and in the Dutton. You really notice the difference in weight when you're changing them over with the standard alloys.
I left mine silver and just learned to live with the dust, they are only used on the track.

[LS2_307]

Glad to see someone else has picked up on these rims, I've been running them on my VE Maloo for about 12 months now at track days and in the Dutton. You really notice the difference in weight when you're changing them over with the standard alloys.
I left mine silver and just learned to live with the dust, they are only used on the track.

Thanks to you for posting it up, thats what made up my mind. :goodjob:

Yeah, not worried about dust etc, only for track work . Blew me away when lifting the standards off last night compared to the comps.

Thanks

BM

[fredp]

I just had the pleasure of spending Monday at an almost empty (only 8 cars) Oran Park and had a blast learning the track and tweeking the suspension.
I had Hessmans in Sydney install a full Bilstein coilover setup with settings for tarmac rally rather than full circuit, but it still works way better than standard on any circuit.

[LS2_307]

Never easy is it!!

Found the powder coaters(drove around and around trying to find them) guy tells me to go to the sandblasters down the road....... go down the road looking for sandblasters, found it finally, guy takes one look and says it would have some special paint or etch on it and it is hard to get off.

Might do minor damage to rims getting it off and then powdercoater will have to prime and prep before powder.
Sends me to painters down the road........yep found it.

Guy carries on about how hard it will be bla bla bla $500

Fuc this

back to square one to think about it for WHILE. :confused:

[GHZ28]

paint them black I say! Nothin worse than the look of brake dusted rims.

x2, red car, black wheels.....Oh I have one of them.......lol

Oh and on the powdercoat, tell them not to powdercoat the flange
surface of the rim.....where the rim faces up to the brake rotor.

The powdercoat remelts under track conditions and then you are
stuck with a wheel glued to the rotors......no need to ask how I
know this....


Garry

[tim_k]

Leave them silver Brent. Great find to get 18"s to fit over the stock rotors:goodjob:

[LS2_307]

Leave them silver Brent. Great find to get 18"s to fit over the stock rotors:goodjob:

Was FREDP Tim, expensive path for part time wannabe racers but nice and light.
There are some Bob Jane ones around as well for the rear but not sure they clear the fronts.

Will have the onboard cam setup again, hopefully a bit better than last effort.

cheers
BM

[XUV]

Never easy is it!!

Found the powder coaters(drove around and around trying to find them) guy tells me to go to the sandblasters down the road....... go down the road looking for sandblasters, found it finally, guy takes one look and says it would have some special paint or etch on it and it is hard to get off.

Might do minor damage to rims getting it off and then powdercoater will have to prime and prep before powder.
Sends me to painters down the road........yep found it.

Guy carries on about how hard it will be bla bla bla $500

Fuc this

back to square one to think about it for WHILE. :confused:

leave 'em silver , as the special paint is there for a reason ,
and you're only using them for the track .

or go back to where you got them and see if you can exchange them for the white ones you wanted .

[LS2_307]

Had a win.

Received an E-mail from Compomotive via Stuckeys and the rims were powdercoated. So rang Caningvale Powdercoaters this time and they are going to do them for me. :bow:

Received front set of DBA rotors today so will fit them tomorrow. Will keep you all posted about how they perform on the track next Sat.
Thought I would give them a go.

Bilstein coilovers going on next Tues along with a new shifter.(current one has a few minor issues)

With the brakes/RE55's/18" rims/neg camber/no rear mufflers
there's gonna be some fun next weekend :rofl:

(please dont rain)

BM :burnout:

[stompa]

yeh i reckon black too

[RRossi]

I hade a set of Mags PC once in white, they looked awsome, but I found that the brake dust ate away at the powder coating and it was a bitch to keep clean, but they were as striking as say a black set,

With a red car you can go wrong either way, your choice at the end of the day, but to me silver is :sleep:

my 2c

RR

[LS2_307]

I hade a set of Mags PC once in white, they looked awsome, but I found that the brake dust ate away at the powder coating and it was a bitch to keep clean, but they were as striking as say a black set,

With a red car you can go wrong either way, your choice at the end of the day, but to me silver is :sleep:

my 2c

RR


They are being done in Pearl White(made the decision)

Put the DBR rotors on today, they feel good, probably because so new.

Pictures of DBA Rotors and Hats for HSV VE Models.

FRONT VIEW
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01121.jpg


BACK VIEW
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01122.jpg

MOUNTED
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01123.jpg


With Stock Wheel
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01124.jpg

[fredp]

Looking good, how much were the rotors?

[LS2_307]

Rotor prices: $685 ea for fronts

Tyres and rims ready to fit.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01144.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01145.jpg


Might put them on the wifes car..... :rofl: (she liked them)


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01143.jpg




Recon they will look good on the red clubby as it goes around Barbagallo :driving:

[EXCESSV]

looking sweet! :drool:

even RE55s might struggle to hold the torque down :eek:
who ended up doing the rims? and painted or powdercoated?

[LS2_307]

looking sweet! :drool:

even RE55s might struggle to hold the torque down :eek:
who ended up doing the rims? and painted or powdercoated?

Canningvale Powder Coaters: :goodjob:

[LS2_307]

Pretty much ready, just going to flush new brake fluid through it tomorrow arvo.
Change the power steering fluid.



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01147.jpg



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01152.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01153.jpg

[tim_k]

I stand corrected on the colour. That looks awesome :drool:

[LSX-438]

car looks great :) although i reckon the AP rotors are a better product.

[WH Captain]

FARK oath.. that looks awesome! Get some footage if possible!

[sheeks84]

Pretty much ready, just going to flush new brake fluid through it tomorrow arvo.
Change the power steering fluid.



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01147.jpg



http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01152.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01153.jpg

Just looking at your rotor in that bottom shot it has a groove in it about midway in the rotor. Did you clena up the pads before re-fitting?

[LS2_307]

No didnt clean up the pad :doh:

Have been keeping an eye on that also, any recommendations??

do I take the pad out and do what?

It rubs off at the moment but will prob cause probs?

cheers

BM

[EXCESSV]

looking sweet as! :drool::drool::drool:

definitely gonna be a different driving experience with grip compared to last time! :driving:

biggest gain will be seen with ur son that drove it last time :hide:


No didnt clean up the pad :doh:

Have been keeping an eye on that also, any recommendations??

do I take the pad out and do what?

It rubs off at the moment but will prob cause probs?

cheers

BMdepends how pedantic u are Brent.

best would be to take front rotors off give a light skim, clean the pads and reinstall
u could get away with taking pads out and giving a clean but depends on damage of rotors as in how hard u have braked and how many kms u done like that

also carefull when bleeding the brakes...air in the abs isnt fun :(

[LS2_307]

looking sweet as! :drool::drool::drool:

definitely gonna be a different driving experience with grip compared to last time! :driving:

biggest gain will be seen with ur son that drove it last time :hide:

depends how pedantic u are Brent.

best would be to take front rotors off give a light skim, clean the pads and reinstall
u could get away with taking pads out and giving a clean but depends on damage of rotors as in how hard u have braked and how many kms u done like that

also carefull when bleeding the brakes...air in the abs isnt fun :(

might try do better than this :driving: next time. good one Dean :lmao:

The rotors are new and the mark rubs off, so what do I clean the pads with?

[sheeks84]

Get down to Repco, or Autobarn, and buy some brake cleaner. Remove the pads, find yourself a nice smooth bit of concrete floor, and apply some brake cleaner to the pads, and rub them on the concrete in a figure eight motion. Alternatively, use some medium grade sanding paper on the concrete, to save making a mess. If they are still grooved, take the rotors to your local brake shop and get them machined, but i shouldnt think they will need it, as they are still quie new.

[LS2_307]

car looks great :) although i reckon the AP rotors are a better product.

Agree with that, thought i would try out the DBA ones on track though before $$ for AP's


FARK oath.. that looks awesome! Get some footage if possible!

Have in car cam that we will make sure works this time :yahoo:
Also will place cam on front panel/spoiler somewhere for a few laps

[LS2_307]

Had our day at Barbagallo on Sat, had a blast.

The DBA front rotors worked well, no issues at all and are wearing well
Tyres and rims were awesome, however now need better rear sway bar.

Guards need rolling because now touching when pushing it at a couple of corners.

Bilstein coilovers performed well but going to fit some 50mm 2 way adjustable DMS coilovers.

Used Racechrono all day for lap data and it is perfect. :goodjob:

Hope link works as i am have trouble viewing it myself on photobucket???

Some of Luke's run below.(mine sucks again) :driving:


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/th_LukeBarbs080809.jpg (http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/?action=view&current=LukeBarbs080809.flv)

[EXCESSV]

Some of Luke's run below.(mine sucks again) :driving:so the semi slicks were seen as biggest improvement for him yeah :hide: :lmao: :jester:

some awesome driving by Luke!
he sure can steer that rig very well...u pop in the passenger seat for lessons Brent? :rofl:

[KPWISHN]

Young fella needs to man up and grab fifth down the straight. Hestitated numerous times. :lol: :stick:

Some good driving and a mean machine you have there. Definitely boogies.

BTW, love the camera work.

[LS2_307]

so the semi slicks were seen as biggest improvement for him yeah :hide: :lmao: :jester:

some awesome driving by Luke!
he sure can steer that rig very well...u pop in the passenger seat for lessons Brent? :rofl:

Thanks Dean, can depend on you :goodjob:

We have been invited to a private hire day in October (Holden vs Ford) might get some much needed practice in then. Too many cars out last Sat.

[VZSSL986LTRUTE]

How come going from bilstein to pwr coilovers?? Niice ride btw.

[LS2_307]

I have this bug which causes me to waste money on cars :rofl:

I make my mind up and buy something then later realise it was a wrong or maybe not the best decision.

The bilsteins are great to drive on dont get me wrong but have decided to go for something more adjustable: They are the DMS 50mm 2 way adjustable units. The Bilsteins will be for sale .......

[ssblackute]

Can anyone tell us which 18" Bob Jane wheels fit the VE HSV?
Thanks.

[HSV Listy]

Can anyone tell us which 18" Bob Jane wheels fit the VE HSV?
Thanks.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=121216&highlight=bob+jane

[LS2_307]

Shockies have arrived:


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DMS1.jpg


Now need to fix the clutch and fit new gearbox.
Mal Wood clutch & new T56 gearbox with direct coupled shifter.
Custom made tail shafts and centre bearing.

Full bush changeout at WA Suspension with Sway bars

Anyone know who can do Harrop Truetrac in Perth?

[kpop]

Young fella needs to man up and grab fifth down the straight. Hestitated numerous times. :lol: :stick:


i would too if i was driving my daily driver !

thats why i like go karting. can go all out, and not have to worry about crashing

[LS2_307]

i would too if i was driving my daily driver !

thats why i like go karting. can go all out, and not have to worry about crashing

Not to mention its not his car :rofl:

I have some new footage to add soon from last weeks effort.
Both of us made some big gains, incuding grabing 5th which made up some time for us. We are now having trouble down shifting which would be the clutch issue and I also recon its the fu%$^ up T56 issue that others have spoken about.

[LS2_307]

Latest addition on its way, with new chrome moly tails shafts/yokes etc

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/VERoadRaceT56006.jpg

Plus option 3+ clutch/flywheel

[Lostit]

Very nice car you got there mate :)

[LS2_307]

What to do when taking the day off work:

Thanks to BSphotos.net


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/m4.jpg





http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/m5.jpg

[dysfctn]

Wicked!



...be careful! :)

[iloveholden]

The video looks like a lot of fun...well done mate...photo's also look nice :)

[LSX-438]

the car looks great on the track :)

[RRossi]

Wow it has really come together,

Love the sound of your exahust round the track!


RR

[Evman]

Anyone know who can do Harrop Truetrac in Perth?

Have you got a TrueTrac yet? If not definitely give Street Quick Performance a call. John is the owner/mechanic so he is the man you talk to and he is the man that does the work. Not to mention the fact that he has a lot of experience with race cars/engines/etc so you'll be in good hands. You can PM John here on the forum (HOWQUICK) but he'll probably just ask for you to call anyway :) Here's his number; 94933551. The car looks absolutely awesome with the fat tyres and white rims mate. Top job :)

[LS2_307]

Have you got a TrueTrac yet? If not definitely give Street Quick Performance a call. John is the owner/mechanic so he is the man you talk to and he is the man that does the work. Not to mention the fact that he has a lot of experience with race cars/engines/etc so you'll be in good hands. You can PM John here on the forum (HOWQUICK) but he'll probably just ask for you to call anyway :) Here's his number; 94933551. The car looks absolutely awesome with the fat tyres and white rims mate. Top job :)

Have heard about this guy.....:rofl:

He built my motor 7L & 520rwhp of fun.....
Nothing but the best

cheers
BM

[LS2_307]

A scary view of the car in pieces

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/IMG_0072.jpg

In good hands though, Brad at WA Suspensions

[jai]

Damn, and here I was thinking you were about to man up and get a real mans rear end put in :)

http://www.carbonart.com.au/index.php/products/suspension

Absolute Porn! http://www.carbonart.com.au/index.php/image-gallery/category/2-aftermarket-push-rod-cradle-system

- Adapted for the ZF platform of course :)

:)

JK

[LS2_307]

Damn, and here I was thinking you were about to man up and get a real mans rear end put in :)

http://www.carbonart.com.au/index.php/products/suspension

Absolute Porn! http://www.carbonart.com.au/index.php/image-gallery/category/2-aftermarket-push-rod-cradle-system

- Adapted for the ZF platform of course :)

:)

JK

Hmmm Carbon Fibre bet thats cheap as :drool:

[LS2_307]

New T56 gearbox from Mal Wood in place.
New chrome Moly tailshaft to go (wrong length.. :doh: )

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01324.jpg


Drummond Motorsport Shocks
Need clips or brackets for cables and brake lines(and braided lines)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01317.jpg


One severely Rooted twin plate :bawl:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01327.jpg

[LSX-438]

with those front Drummonds, i would look to get shorter springs to bring the spring seat up above the tyre shoulder. The springs they supply standard are too tall for a commodore circuit setup, i bet you ended up with less camber (or much the same) as standard struts? Take advantage of what a coilover is capable of; a few hundred bucks on shorter springs will yield another 1.5* neg camber. well worth it.

[LS2_307]

with those front Drummonds, i would look to get shorter springs to bring the spring seat up above the tyre shoulder. The springs they supply standard are too tall for a commodore circuit setup, i bet you ended up with less camber (or much the same) as standard struts? Take advantage of what a coilover is capable of; a few hundred bucks on shorter springs will yield another 1.5* neg camber. well worth it.

Brad at WA Suspensions is working on the setup.
He has found a fair bit of neg camber compared to standard setup.
Will let you know how it goes.

Just an update on the Mal Wood T56 road/race gearbox. Drove it home tonight ready to take back to Brad at WA Suspensions.

Have to say what an incredible transformation. It is absolutely fantastic :woohoo:
The shifter is so good I dont know where to start. Makes a billet shifter or rip shifter feel like its out of a HQ.
Short shift movement and no side play at all, very direct and the ratios are awesome, specially from 4th to 5th (Barbs main straight looking real good)

Highly recommended(so far) and thanks to Mal and Jim at APC

[LS2_307]

APC 1"' 7/8 extractors and Merged collectors fit up snug and give more clearance than before. :bow:


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01388-1.jpg

[LS2_307]

LSXR manifold on with 102mm TB

What have others done with the cables etc running over the top??
Was told they couldnt fit under the TB.

Anyone got any pics, suggestions?


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/Enginebay.jpg

[BLACKVE]

LSXR manifold on with 102mm TB

What have others done with the cables etc running over the top??
Was told they couldnt fit under the TB.

Anyone got any pics, suggestions?




Same here lots of wires with that t/b and no were to hide, not neat looking

Whats your impression on the FAST 102 T/b setup?????

Cheers Paul

[LS2_307]

Same here lots of wires with that t/b and no were to hide, not neat looking

Whats your impression on the FAST 102 T/b setup?????

Cheers Paul

Still tuning after the new install so no feedback yet(too many other things to fix) :doh:.

Will know in the next couple of days or next week

Many thanks to Des at AUTOFX for doing the show room polish job on my car ready for MV.(including using a beter wax at no extra cost)
Cant believe the difference it makes, highly recommended for Perth people.

Should have it done every couple of years i recon. :goodjob:

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01454.jpg


http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01455.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn16/masonba/DSC01456.jpg

Photo's dont do it justice but couldnt get at the car to take proper photos

(Also shows up the damage done at track meets)

[hsvgts196]

...

(Also shows up the damage done at track meets)

It sounds like you like it to stay looking nice so I'd suggest getting some of that 3M clear coat protection stuff for your wheel arches as they cop a pasting from your own track tyres, even with it on the car, after a season of track days/supersprints it will need replacing and after 2 seasons, paint will more than likely still be required. If you can, get the front of the car done too, although this area doesn't cop it as much as the wheel arches as most of the stuff coming off the other cars has a chance to slow down a little before it hits your car, and your racing the clock, not the car in front.

I am hanging up my GTS Coupe as a track/Dutton Rally car and will be painting all the mentioned areas because of everything I just spoke about.

I don't work for 3M either by the way.

[RED R8]

Great work Brent nothing but the best...I will hopefully hit the track this year sometime just for a bit of fun...

[LS2_307]

Great work Brent nothing but the best...I will hopefully hit the track this year sometime just for a bit of fun...

Look forward to seeing u there Daz

bye the way, your car always looks that damm shiney every time i see it.
whats your secret? :rofl:

[RED R8]

Look forward to seeing u there Daz

bye the way, your car always looks that damm shiney every time i see it.
whats your secret? :rofl:
Pinnacle sovereign wax...once every three to six months thats about it..

[000 Racing]

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Hi there, I am a newbie on this site. I am building a VE R8 for the 2011 12 hour and I wondered if you can update me on the DMS shocks. What did they cost and what negative camber do you get? Chris