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Run in

Post by LEESM » Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:35 pm

hi bro,

i just got my ctr on the road, what is the milage for run in, anyone pls advise. :lol:

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Re: Run in

Post by icezone » Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:38 pm

LEESM wrote:hi bro,

i just got my ctr on the road, what is the milage for run in, anyone pls advise. :lol:
1,000km can already...

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Post by fruitcakepablohoney » Sun Dec 23, 2007 12:24 pm

I was advise by my tyre guru that there's not much choice for 17" rims to clear the calipers & rotors. He advise using the stock 18" size. Also, izzit true the stock rims are damn heavy? Thanks guys in advance!

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Post by eiji » Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:03 pm

fruitcakepablohoney wrote:I was advise by my tyre guru that there's not much choice for 17" rims to clear the calipers & rotors. He advise using the stock 18" size. Also, izzit true the stock rims are damn heavy? Thanks guys in advance!
10kg for rim weight.
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Post by thexmen » Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:20 am

eiji wrote:
fruitcakepablohoney wrote:I was advise by my tyre guru that there's not much choice for 17" rims to clear the calipers & rotors. He advise using the stock 18" size. Also, izzit true the stock rims are damn heavy? Thanks guys in advance!
10kg for rim weight.
You measured?
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Post by eiji » Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:23 am

thexmen wrote:
eiji wrote:
fruitcakepablohoney wrote:I was advise by my tyre guru that there's not much choice for 17" rims to clear the calipers & rotors. He advise using the stock 18" size. Also, izzit true the stock rims are damn heavy? Thanks guys in advance!
10kg for rim weight.
You measured?
i believe Ah Bee did, he's a weight freak
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Post by fruitcakepablohoney » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:58 pm

So is 10kg considered heavy for the stock rims?

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Post by Jimbotan » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:09 pm

fruitcakepablohoney wrote:So is 10kg considered heavy for the stock rims?
It is OK, considering it was meant to last a long time. Forged rims can be much lighter, but very expensive. Next time you balance your wheels if you have forged rims, take a close look at the how circular the rims are, especially if used for a few years. :wink:

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Post by fruitcakepablohoney » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:01 pm

Jimbotan wrote:
fruitcakepablohoney wrote:So is 10kg considered heavy for the stock rims?
It is OK, considering it was meant to last a long time. Forged rims can be much lighter, but very expensive. Next time you balance your wheels if you have forged rims, take a close look at the how circular the rims are, especially if used for a few years. :wink:
Never thought of that, thanks dude!

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Post by fruitcakepablohoney » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:10 pm

Found this...FD2R vs S2000

http://drive.gtchannel.com/?c=127&a=1499

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Post by SilveryCivic » Tue Dec 25, 2007 3:53 pm

Jimbotan wrote:
fruitcakepablohoney wrote:So is 10kg considered heavy for the stock rims?
It is OK, considering it was meant to last a long time. Forged rims can be much lighter, but very expensive. Next time you balance your wheels if you have forged rims, take a close look at the how circular the rims are, especially if used for a few years. :wink:
meaning not round anymore?

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Post by xiidevil » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:14 am

Juz booked my white CTR today from carz Junction,

Been driving luxury rides for past 2 rides, so this is my first performance ride, some questions to ask.

Wat octance you guys pump? i heard 100 required but i think oni platinum is 100, so most you you pump 98, 95?

Engine oil - wat vicosity to use, i haf been using redline 5w30 for my current ride, i know turbo cars need a diff rating, any diff for the CTR?

Maintence - besides the normal stuff like engine oil, oil filter, air filter, aircon filter, anything additionsl i need to pay attention to?

thanks guys,
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Post by ml2spin » Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:23 am

xiidevil wrote:Juz booked my white CTR today from carz Junction,

Been driving luxury rides for past 2 rides, so this is my first performance ride, some questions to ask.

Wat octance you guys pump? i heard 100 required but i think oni platinum is 100, so most you you pump 98, 95?

Engine oil - wat vicosity to use, i haf been using redline 5w30 for my current ride, i know turbo cars need a diff rating, any diff for the CTR?

Maintence - besides the normal stuff like engine oil, oil filter, air filter, aircon filter, anything additionsl i need to pay attention to?

thanks guys,
Cheers,
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Caltex platinum is only 98 with extra additives just like Shell V-power. Stick with normal 98 is good enough unless $$ is no problem for you.

Engine oil - 30 or 40 wt oil - 20 too thin, 50 too thick.
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Post by Jimbotan » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:46 am

SilveryCivic wrote:
Jimbotan wrote:
fruitcakepablohoney wrote:So is 10kg considered heavy for the stock rims?
It is OK, considering it was meant to last a long time. Forged rims can be much lighter, but very expensive. Next time you balance your wheels if you have forged rims, take a close look at the how circular the rims are, especially if used for a few years. :wink:
meaning not round anymore?
Yes. Visible when you spin the wheel on the machine.... this was confirmed by a bro who is in the tyre/rim industry, who had used a few sets of forged rims in the past (he sells forged rims but provided this piece of advice to me). :wink:

Cast aluminium are generally more durable for street use. The good ones are slightly heavier than the good forged rims, but cost about the same :roll:

I will keep the stock rims, unless of course something happens to them or I strike Toto. Of course if weight is the top priority, forged rims are probably the way to go and many forged rims look very good.

Now the problem I have is finding a replacement for the RE070 when they get worn. These are damn good tyres, but probably not in the wet. :wink:

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Post by Thomas76 » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:19 pm

So has any bros here changed to 17"? (downsized)

If yes, what's the width and offset required of the rim to clear the brembos and the stock rotor for the FD2R?

Thanks :)

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