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Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Beepbeep
I need suggestion on SS brake lines. My brake fluid needs to be flush soon so I'll go ahead and replace the brake lines at the same time but can't decide which SS brake lines to buy. I'm deciding between GT motoring SS lines, Goodridge G Stop from Tire Rack or the PTuning Stop tech. I'm mainly looking for great fell and good quality. Also I would like to replace my clutch line with SS line because it needs to be flush too.

Any suggestion is appreciated thanks, fellas.
I have the Goodridge ones from the tirerack. They are quality pieces, I would recommend them.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Anyone doing next Friday's FATT? I will if I get the car back together by then. I want to use it as a shakedown run before the SCCA double school the following week.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by metros
I got the stoptech lines from PTuning. They are more expensive than many of the other brands but also have a good reputation. I haven't installed them yet but the fit and finish of the lines looks good.
Originally Posted by goldenfri
I have the Goodridge ones from the tirerack. They are quality pieces, I would recommend them.
Cool guys. I was gonna go with Goodridge but Eric hook me up with his techna fit SS lines and brembo blank rotors. Planning on installing them next weekend.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Leadhead16
I just picked up my SM from Piper today they were mounting my full containment seat. I am amazed at the fabrication skills they have there. They welded in a complete custom bracket and got the seat to fit perfectly in the car for me. I tried to mount the seat on my own by bolting it in and really that was just a disaster. If you have the money I highly recommend Piper for installing a seat they know what they are doing and its worth the money.

On another note. I have a set of sparco side mounts and sliders. The sliders are brand new in the packaging still. As well as a set of front rotors and hawk brake pads if anyone is interested let me know.
I can't wait to see your race car in person, Nick. I'm lurking your FB for your car's updates.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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I finished the brake duct upgrade to 2 1/2 inch ducts (from 2 inch) and put the trimmed & painted splitter back on the car. I moved up to 2 1/2 ducts because I pulled the air pump and had the extra room to run the duct.

While I had the nose off the car I put up a screen where the air conditioning radiator used to be to protect the radiator from flying rubber and rocks.




I'm still trying to get the right rear axle nut off--that's the axle that the Honda dealer did the bearing swap on. The same axle they left the ABS sensor unsecured on. Those guys suck.

The clock is ticking, I want to run the FATT next week and do the initial tech inspection on Sunday with Meatball Racing.
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Do you have problems with the zip ties cutting into your brake ducting, Rob?
Old Mar 5, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by robrob
Anyone doing next Friday's FATT? I will if I get the car back together by then. I want to use it as a shakedown run before the SCCA double school the following week.

I probably will if I have any pads left on my car. I will not have a lot of time to work on the S2000 this week because I got a R&D deal on coilovers for the Miata (free coilovers for feedback). I got the coilovers today so I need to get them on and get an alignment ASAP so I can start providing feedback/analysis.
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 05:00 AM
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Do you have problems with the zip ties cutting into your brake ducting, Rob?
No, my first pair of ducts lasted over 2 years and when I pulled them out they had no holes in them at all. I guess that expensive ducting is pretty tough. I reinforced the rub areas with duct tape when I installed them but I'm not sure how much that helped. Leave the zip tie around the shock as loose as you can because that where all the movement occurs--up and down and in and out.
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 05:49 AM
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Got the new bar in. Dan from RaceLabz did an excellent job.








The car is a lot stiffer now, and louder as I removed almost all the sound deadening.
Old Mar 6, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Looks good Matt.

I will not make the FATT on Friday,



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