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    Quote Originally Posted by Chriscooke View Post
    Doesn’t it play up if you spin out? I know a lot of people disable it for track work
    Not sure about that!? I didn't realize how much it was doing until it was gone and I locked the brakes and flat spotted the tyres. That's the risk now. Amazing how quickly and easily you can knacker a pair of soft track tyres without the ABS assistance. Just something to be mindful of.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLAKTOOTH View Post
    Cool! No issues with noise then?

    I quite like my BC's. Sure there's better suspension but for the money it's hard to beat imo. I never found my ABS intrusive. It deleted itself on track and I quickly learnt to drive without so removed it later. Free's up some space around the turbo but I wouldn't be in any rush to bin it unless it's misbehaving.
    Nah, the HKS Silent Hi Power is very tame, though Blyton seems pretty relaxed about noise limits too.

    Though I never had any real issues with the ABS system, having driven on track in a non-ABS MX5 a couple of times, I wanted to try the SX sans ABS so I pulled the fuses half-way through the day. I found it pretty easy to modulate on the limit and certainly didn't feel disadvantaged. Weighing up the pros and cons...

    Reasons to remove:

    It's not optimal in slippery conditions
    It's a handy weight reduction from the front of the car
    Improved brake feel
    Reduced engine bay clutter
    People say it does unpredictable (and bad) things if you spin off and end up trying to stop the car when it's heading backwards

    Reasons to keep:

    I guess it's not a bad thing to have when on the road

    So, all in all, I'm tending towards removal. Pro-Line Motorspot do what looks like a good delete kit, which even includes a brake bias adjuster because, well, race car.

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    GKTech also do a comprehensive and inexpensive delete kit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by piman2k View Post
    GKTech also do a comprehensive and inexpensive delete kit.
    That’s what I’ve used Davey. Gktech FTMFW!

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    Mega update. Crikey, a year since my last update...

    Changes:

    BC RM coilovers on:

    20200521_204121 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr


    ABS off:

    20200726_133019 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr


    Brake lines through the cabin:

    20200419_213200 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr


    Brake proportioning valve tucked into the centre cubby hole:

    20200815_180437 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr


    Rear calipers refurbed

    20200409_230654 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr


    Had a couple of snags with braking imbalance but it turned out to be shoddy bleeding, turns out there's a lot to bleed when you change the entire system. Set of speed bleeder nipples certainly helped. All good now.

    Also had a 4-wheel alignment with some slightly more agressive settings

    Next job is to get the rear calipers working harder to reduce a strong front bias. I intend to shim the BMC internal proportioning valve to supply full pressure and then control it using the Tilton valve in the cabin.

    Another 8kg of junk removed as a bonus too. Should be under 1200kg now, will check on the DIY scales when I get a chance.

    20200603_102702 by DaveyBoyDave, on Flickr

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    Everything got a decent shake down at another trip to Blyton...

    XSP_5000 (112) by Javelin Trackdays, on Flickr

    XSP_4114 (2) by Javelin Trackdays, on Flickr


    Pleased to report everything worked and car is running well. No more mods planned now, just going to tweak and refine what I've got. Well, until the next thing breaks...

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    Looks good, nice seeing these cars getting used for grip driving too
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    Great update, and some nice additions. Just so pleased she's still going strong

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    Any update on her?

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    Yearly bump! Still got her?

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    He was asking about brake lines a couple of months ago so I think its still being worked on (and presumably used on track).

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    Quote Originally Posted by daveyboydave View Post
    Everything got a decent shake down at another trip to Blyton...

    XSP_5000 (112) by Javelin Trackdays, on Flickr
    Appreciate I've missed this picture from 2 years ago, but look at thaaaaaaaaaaaat. What a shot and such good proof that stock bodies look so good

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clouder_sx View Post
    Yearly bump! Still got her?
    Holy shit, I am terrible - for some reason I don't get emailed when this gets replies any more, sorry I missed this.

    Work has meant I'm away a lot again so slow progress and minimal usage one more.... It had a seized front brake piston so I took the opportunity to get the skyline brembos refurbed, new 2-piece rotors, new pads and new conversion brake lines to remove the hardlines. Took a while to assemble those bits, just need to find an afternoon to fit them then she'll be back on the road.

    Only bit of the brake system I haven't changed in the last 2 years is the pedal and servo!

    Need to think about getting the gearbox off at some point, input shaft and clutch release bearing are both whiney and something on the back of the engine leaks oil - but I really can't be faffed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by piman2k View Post
    Appreciate I've missed this picture from 2 years ago, but look at thaaaaaaaaaaaat. What a shot and such good proof that stock bodies look so good
    Well it looks good from about 30ft! Bit tatty up close. But yeah, it's a handsome shape and only getting better with age.

    I do fancy a ducktail spoiler, for the looks alone...

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    Noooooo ducktails. Get one of those Origin lips I used to have, breaks the shape sooooo nicely.


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