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Old 07-19-2013, 04:55 AM
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My Brembo's always leave that much brake dust after about 3 weeks to a month, I can't stand it. Its a mess to clean the wheels off but it comes off pretty easy with light rubbing. I usually have road tar and things that get stuck to the wheels that are more of a pain to get off. I am still using the factory pads, I'm on my second set and the dust is the same.

I was told to try using Rejex on my wheels which I have not yet got to do. If it can keep carbon soot off a jet no reason it should not keep my wheels or car clean.

They Stop amazingly though which is what is more important to me.
3 weeks to a month? Lucky I'm cleaning mine off weekly! Lol but I do mostly mountain driving too and from work
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Finally installed the wheels and tires. Went with 235 40 18 Kuhmo Ecsta since I'm mostly commuting.





Center caps are still on there way from the dealer. I'm on vacation now so pictures are shitty. Can't wait to take out the SLR and shoot some good ones on Sunday.
Old 07-19-2013, 05:46 AM
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^^ looks damn good man! I love that color
Old 07-19-2013, 08:28 AM
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The delrin knobs or whatever don't really work in this weather. I thought it was supposed to be burn/freeze free. Don't remember my stock knob becoming insanely hot in this heat.
Old 07-19-2013, 09:38 AM
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lol, you know what I meant, my stock SC brakes dont leave that kind of dust. I am on OEM pads.
Of course I did

The OEM pads for the LSJ cars are no where near as dusty as the LNF cars. The LNF cars are probably the worst I've owned in terms of dust creation.
Old 07-19-2013, 09:54 AM
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So how's the ABS issue with your car doing. ^
Old 07-19-2013, 09:57 AM
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Appointment for tomorrow to have it checked over with a Tech II. I have to drive all the way up to Myrtle Beach because nobody down here is competent. I'm confident that the issue will be found.
Old 07-19-2013, 09:58 AM
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Sounds good ^
Old 07-19-2013, 10:49 AM
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Old 07-19-2013, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Gelladuga69
The delrin knobs or whatever don't really work in this weather. I thought it was supposed to be burn/freeze free. Don't remember my stock knob becoming insanely hot in this heat.
Mine works just fine..its the stupid top metal peice that gets hot.
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put a sock over it... that's what I use to do.
Old 07-19-2013, 12:07 PM
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^not a bad idea. i purchased a rubber shift knob cover for such occasions i can just slip over... that way theres no way to slip off of the knob
Old 07-19-2013, 12:30 PM
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My Hurst Phenolic Knob works pretty damn good. when its 100 out, its still going to be that hot.
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Maybe I was just expecting too much. I got a black 300 series from BPS. Could be because it's black. (Not racist)
Old 07-19-2013, 06:25 PM
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finally done. now to see zzp on monday lol.

side note: i havent had any problems with my shifter being hot today when i was driving the car around with the ac off and it sitting in the sun. O.o i got the white one >____<
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Originally Posted by dcrep06


finally done. now to see zzp on monday lol.
^^ Is that a ZFR? If so, do yourself a huge favor and tighten that waste gate rod a bunch. Term and I wasted probably 10 tune versions/logs before adjusting mine and finally reaching higher boost levels. Also, put a second nut on either side, they tend to work themselves loose causing you to lose all boost (ask me how I know) Here's a picture of what mine is currently set at. Mind you I'm at 5,200 feet so I need a little more boost ;-)

(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)

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Originally Posted by dcrep06

finally done. now to see zzp on monday lol.

side note: i havent had any problems with my shifter being hot today when i was driving the car around with the ac off and it sitting in the sun. O.o i got the white one >____<
Where do u stay? Youll see my yellow balt there gettin the f40 swap
Old 07-20-2013, 01:44 AM
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^^ Is that a ZFR? If so, do yourself a huge favor and tighten that waste gate rod a bunch. Term and I wasted probably 10 tune versions/logs before adjusting mine and finally reaching higher boost levels. Also, put a second nut on either side, they tend to work themselves loose causing you to lose all boost (ask me how I know) Here's a picture of what mine is currently set at. Mind you I'm at 5,200 feet so I need a little more boost ;-)

(This is obviously the inner set of nuts tightened before putting it back on the turbo)
well wtf! lol. wish i saw this before when i had it up on the lift :P so may be a stupid question, but how do i tighten the rod? didnt really look at it. lol.

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Where do u stay? Youll see my yellow balt there gettin the f40 swap
i will be staying at some marriott on the same road but like 7miles down the road. im getting the f35 stage 2.......didnt feel like spending that much for a f40 lol. i dont need THAT much of a transmission haha. when are you supposed to be getting your car done? im just getting the trans and tune and im done.
Old 07-20-2013, 02:59 AM
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Old 07-20-2013, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dcrep06

well wtf! lol. wish i saw this before when i had it up on the lift :P so may be a stupid question, but how do i tighten the rod? didnt really look at it. lol.

i will be staying at some marriott on the same road but like 7miles down the road. im getting the f35 stage 2.......didnt feel like spending that much for a f40 lol. i dont need THAT much of a transmission haha. when are you supposed to be getting your car done? im just getting the trans and tune and im done.
My car has been there since last Friday. They have had it all week and tim told me itd only take 2 business days. Bull **** its taking this long especially with how much money I have spent there on built motor and turbo kit. Now this trans swap. My **** shoulda been done already.
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Originally Posted by dcrep06
well wtf! lol. wish i saw this before when i had it up on the lift :P so may be a stupid question, but how do i tighten the rod? didnt really look at it. lol.
Well if ZZP is tuning you I'd check with them since they've do a lot of these. If you tighten it too much you'll get surge which has to be adjusted in the tune.
But how you tighten it is basically move everything over to the right in your picture. I'd at least install extra nuts. The stock turbo has a little bracket to keep the rod from moving but the ZFR doesn't. Better safe than sorry, it's a nightmare to adjust this once everything is on the car. You may want to take the WG off to do it like I did.
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Old 07-20-2013, 12:45 PM
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^^^

Eww...I bet that thing was crazy dirty! lol
Old 07-20-2013, 01:11 PM
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I drove my Balt to work this morning. I'm sure ill drive it home after lol
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