So that concludes my year with the old banana, my goal for 2020 apart from working on the car more is to make more regular updates, rather than typing out these huge wrap-ups that certain only about 3 people read. Maybe with smaller bite-sized updates I could hit the double digits! Ya never know.
Also happy 30^th birthday to this car!!! Cake in the intake to celebrate. 

I don't know if it is much help to you but I am currently experimenting with putting a cat in the midpipe.
 
I have the Berk dump and need to pass a road worthy (or blue slip for you northerners) and have to have a cat to pass.
 
Might be an option for you.

Awesome! I would love to know how that works out for you. The mid pipe cat definitely looked like an option to me, the only concern was I'd have to remove the flex joint, but haven't determined how much of an issue that would be. If you have any pictures as you progress with the experimenting I'd really appreciate it if you kept me in the loop.

Adrifto
Awesome! I would love to know how that works out for you. The mid pipe cat definitely looked like an option to me, the only concern was I'd have to remove the flex joint, but haven't determined how much of an issue that would be. If you have any pictures as you progress with the experimenting I'd really appreciate it if you kept me in the loop.

Will do.
 
I don't have a flex pipe in my midpipe, but the dump pipe does.

Congrats on finishing your Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering! Not an easy task.
 
I agree, the DBA rotors are great. I have no complaints using them with the QFM A1RM brake pads and stainless steel lines with Penrite Super Dot 4 fluid. I have been happy with the performance on the track and daily driving. The engine bay shroud and cross brace were a great addition to the bay, very clean aesthetic.
 
LM rims are mint, lovely choice. I'm guesing +35 offset? The gold also looks great with yellow. Looking forward to seeing them mounted on the car. What tyres will you use?
 
Finally, stunning photos. Loved the one under the yellow leaves. I continue to look forward to your updates throughout 2020.

Lumix
Congrats on finishing your Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering! Not an easy task.
 
I agree, the DBA rotors are great. I have no complaints using them with the QFM A1RM brake pads and stainless steel lines with Penrite Super Dot 4 fluid. I have been happy with the performance on the track and daily driving. The engine bay shroud and cross brace were a great addition to the bay, very clean aesthetic.
 
LM rims are mint, lovely choice. I'm guesing +35 offset? The gold also looks great with yellow. Looking forward to seeing them mounted on the car. What tyres will you use?
 
Finally, stunning photos. Loved the one under the yellow leaves. I continue to look forward to your updates throughout 2020.

Thank you for the kind words Lumix!
It was indeed a challenging degree but I am glad to be out the other side 
 
Are you running HEL lines? They are the ones I was looking at picking up fairly soon.
 
The LMs in their current state are +45 up front and +42 in the rear, which should be around +33 and +30 after reverse mounting. Planning to wrap them in Hankook Ventus RS4s but I'm still on the fence on whether or not I want to take the gamble on fitting 215/45s, as RS4s do not come in 215/40.
 
Thanks a lot! That was one of my favourite locations/photoshoots from the year as well, though its heartbreaking to see it torn through by bushfires. It'll likely not look that way again for many years to come (shots are from Mt Wilson).

Adrifto
Thank you for the kind words Lumix!
It was indeed a challenging degree but I am glad to be out the other side 
 
Are you running HEL lines? They are the ones I was looking at picking up fairly soon.
 
The LMs in their current state are +45 up front and +42 in the rear, which should be around +33 and +30 after reverse mounting. Planning to wrap them in Hankook Ventus RS4s but I'm still on the fence on whether or not I want to take the gamble on fitting 215/45s, as RS4s do not come in 215/40.
 
Thanks a lot! That was one of my favourite locations/photoshoots from the year as well, though its heartbreaking to see it torn through by bushfires. It'll likely not look that way again for many years to come (shots are from Mt Wilson).

Yes I'm running the HEL Stainless Brake lines. The pedal did feel firmer after changing from the stock lines. Felt great on track. I will mention the front lines on mine needed to get remade due to not sealing but HEL remade the lines for me the next day. Happy with the customer service. The wrong fitting was used so it wouldn't seal to the hardline. Also there was a difference between mounting methods to the body between front sets. The replacement front set came with a nut that tighten down on the tab off body that made the install extremely easy. The first set of HEL front lines used a similar retaining clip method as the factory items but retaining clips didn't fit in the groove of the S/S line (loose fit?), I remember buying a bunch of E-clips. It was a few years ago so can't quite remember the issue completely. With regards to the rear lines, I designed and 3D printed brackets out of ABS plastic as a temporary solution but the brackets are still going strong after 3 years of daily driving. I have some photos in my showroom thread on page 12 for reference https://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=15065&mpage=12 
 
I had to look up where Mt Wilson was located in NSW, it looks like a beautiful area. Hopefully the community makes a full recovery.

Yep. Lovely photos. Many thanks.
I also offer kudos to Glenn for all his continual development on chassis and turbo powerplant. Great work.
And he actually drives it on track to prove it too.
Regarding HEL brake hoses. I purchased fronts and had to return them twice as they would not seal to the original hardline. They then said that some of their fittings were poorly manufactured ? (So why send the bloody things out to customers)? They then finally sent out a later revised design that sealed correctly.
They use a plastic ferule to secure the hose to the strut. The C clip will split this piece of rubbish either as it is inserted or later during operation. Poor design as the ferule should be metal as in the originals.
As Lumix states the rears don't have any mounting to the chassis.
Unlike Lumix I could not detect any improvement in pedal feel on road or track.
There must be something better surely.

Thank you both for your insights! Has definitely given me a lot to consider before purchasing.
 

Falcon
Unlike Lumix I could not detect any improvement in pedal feel on road or track.

 
I think I'd be okay with the same performance, would just like to not be relying on 30 year old rubber 

Adrifto, you may be interested in:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csV5gQo9wmc
 
FWIW, some time ago I also fitted SS hoses, and did not notice any pedal feel difference compared to the original rubber ones that had to have been at least 15 years old at the time. 
Due to some concerns about the end connections, I later got rid of them and fitted new OEM rubber ones for peace of mind.