Decided to get around to fitting my ST185 twinpot brake calipers today. I used the ZZE123 Corolla 255X25 brake discs with this conversion and 2mm spacers to correct the offset of the disc. Usually for this conversion, people use the ST185 brake disc, which is a 5 stud disc and needs re-drilled to suit the AW11. I've added a guide on how to do it on my website, www.midrear.net, it's located in the projects section.
 
Couple of quick pictures to show the setup.
The twin pot fitted with a 14" steelie rim over them. They just clear (well, just rubs the paint on the calipers...)

 
But they work much better with 15" rims.

 
A pretty simple mod to do in the grand scheme of things since it's all bolt on, once I get some new pads (current ones are old, glazed and have uneven wear) I'll be able to see how much of a difference they make. As they are on the car at the moment, the pedal is a little softer initially, but when you stand on them, it's still easy to lock the fronts up.

On Saturday, took the TrackDub to the Slidewize Jap VS Aus day.
Had a blast and got some good practice in on hydro hand brake during the skid sessions.
In the timed events, I managed to jump a V6 Commodore off the line on the "Go to Woah" shoot out for a win, before lining up against a V8 Commodore ute and getting smashed. After that, I managed to beat another Commodore on the figure of 8 shootout course, then went toe to toe with an R33 Skyline, where we had to go into a re-run (too close to call) and then I locked up a bit on one corner and put myself a half car length behind.
Then they moved onto the sprint circuit, where I got a chance to show them what the AW11 is all about. I set the fastest times in both runs (beating a V35 350GT Skyline), but both times failed to pull the AW11 up in the garage at the end. The KU31 tires were locking up and swinging off the hydro hand brake didn't help stop her. Should have braked earlier!

Jap team ended up winning, 164 points to 150 points.

Couple of photos

In the paddock waiting for drivers breifing.

The little Impreza ready to go for a skid session with an XR6






All the cars who competed.

Falcon

Hi Knightrous.   Great stuff mate.  That is a good result. And thanks for the pics.   Where is the venue.?  I would certainly be interested if that is Gympie.  Seems to be a terrible lack of enthusiasm for motor sport in our Qld group.  Like the look of the Hyd handbrake but does it flex too much on its mounting?          Cheers  Doug.

The venue was indeed the Road Craft driver facility in Gympie.
The hand brake works fairly well, there is a small amount of flex, but that's probably because it's held on with 7 tek screws. I'll get around to welding the support mount in shortly with a couple of extra braces.
 
With regards to motorsport in QLD, there is interest, but it's like herding cats. Hard to get people past all the excuses (my car isn't ready, I need to spend $$$$$$$ to make my car faster, etc etc) and get them to the actual track.

http://www.midrear.net/www/index.php/100-an-evening-out-at-the-drags

Decided to have a run at the drags at the Willowbank Saturday Test n Tune.
Had a bit of fun and managed a 15.715 pass, so pretty happy with that.

A quick video I sliced together of a few runs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP79Czh2tGE

And a couple of photos from DragPhotos.com.au






And the time slips

Damn, wish I knew you were going I'd have come out for a few runs.
 

http://www.midrear.net/ww...4-sikaflex-them-mounts

Well after Mount Rapage, I decided to follow an old back yard method for beefing up engine mounts, by adding sikaflex (Urethane) to fill in the gaps and strengthen them up.

So I picked up the items.

Sikaflex, acetone and wax n grease remover.
 
Use the wax n grease remover to clean the mounts thoroughly.


Now pack the gaps in the mount full of sikaflex


Use a paint brush dipped in acetone and smooth the sikaflex out and push as much air out it as possible.



Now just wait 3-4 days for the sikaflex to cure and harden correctly, then throw it back into the car :D

Man those mounts were trashed :)