GTR Faith

[bobbo]

Wow good number .... Good the see the car is running.
What are you using for a boost controller the pfc?

For now but it's not very consistant so perhaps a ProfecB will be going in.

Just got back in from my first session and the car worked great! Only short fall would be the EBC Yellows. Had some noticeable brake fade so hopefully they come around. They only have about 1500 kms of hwy driving with only a few hard stops.
We'll see what happens in the next session!

[MarusGTR]

My itital #s were 312hp & 283 ft.lbs @ 13 psi.
Final numbers were 355hp & 300 ft.lbs @ 14 psi.
VERY pleased with a stock car with a PFC @ boost control.

Very nice dude, that's some serious power! Have a good one up there, wish I could be part of it!

[bobbo]

For anyone who has doubt in the reliability of a 20 year old GTR... HAVE FAITH!
You can drive 14.5 hours, dyno tune the car, run it flat out in 33 degree heat for 25 minutes at a time 4 times in a day and run it again the next day in a huge down pour for another four sessions (Don't recommend RS-3s for this!!!). Then if that's not enough drive it 14.5 hours home.
Had a Porsche GT2 in the same group comment on how he couldn't catch me... made it all worth while.
They're a hellova car!

[frankiman]

never found a build thread to post these,

but i think this is the perfect place

pics of the dyno day @Almasi


















and you forgot to talk about the crack in the twin pipe that we found :P

[JZ]

Robin has his own shop?

Haven't spoken to him in ages, I think my R32 was one of his first projects. He picked up my ecu in my hotel lobby, and a week later mailed it to my house reflashed to run on 91 octane. Good times. Great guy.

[frankiman]

yeah he's had his own shop for years now, at least 4 years

[bobbo]

I can't say enough good things about Robin. We stayed there shootin the $hi+ for hours after we were done. Plus (as Frankie mentioned) they (Robin & Frankie) found a pin hole in the weld on my charge pipe.
Had a great experience there and excellent service afterwards when I had some questions.
I really hope my work schedule permits another visit next year.
Frankie I hope all is well and if you should see Robin please send my best.

[frankiman]

sure will,

and if you are doing another similar track day next, i'll make the necessary arrangment to come this time !

[bobbo]

sure will,

and if you are doing another similar track day next, i'll make the necessary arrangment to come this time !

Tremblant is already in the works as is New Hampshire. Unfortunately I'm scheduled to sail 210 days next year so I'm praying that schedules line up.
Tremblant registration starts in May and fills up fast so start saving your pennies
New Hampshire isn't until the end of November.
Hope you have a great holiday!

[LuckyGTR]

nice gtr ,CLEAN ENGINE BAY ! ,

for robin almasi, hes just the best , and thats it no other can come close to him,

hes my good friend since couple year now , but all started wen i brought my gtr there for the first time , this guy his simply amazing ,

i just hate that he leave every winter -_- , so gottha wait till his back :P to get tuned again

[supersayianjim]

awesome thread!!

[bobbo]

Thanks! Keep you eyes peeled for round 2 shortly!

[Redone]

Hey bobo

how are the ams rotors holding up. I'm looking at replacing my stock this winter.

Thanks
mark

[bobbo]

I had good luck with them. I can't complain for the money. Do not buy the AMS pads. If you're going to the track I would spend the extra and get Project Mu rotors. Kunio at GTR-Garage has excellent prices on them. Shipping stings a little though.