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.Originally Posted by Chriscooke
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.
GKTech also do a comprehensive and inexpensive delete kit.
That’s what I’ve used Davey. Gktech FTMFW!
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
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...
Looks good, nice seeing these cars getting used for grip driving too
1998 Nissan 200sx s14a , 2000 std 5 speed with nismo supercoppermix clutch bn6 Sapphire Blue
Great update, and some nice additions. Just so pleased she's still going strong
Any update on her?
Yearly bump! Still got her?
He was asking about brake lines a couple of months ago so I think its still being worked on (and presumably used on track).
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 goodEverything got a decent shake down at another trip to Blyton...
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.
Well it looks good from about 30ft! Bit tatty up close. But yeah, it's a handsome shape and only getting better with age.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
I do fancy a ducktail spoiler, for the looks alone...
Noooooo ducktails. Get one of those Origin lips I used to have, breaks the shape sooooo nicely.
Holy bump! This still going? Any updates / track days etc?
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