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    Heath, i hope you didn't take them pic's, because that would mean you were in a TRIUMPH :P

    Open to be corrected tho' lol.

    Nah my friends where in the Trump - i was in my friends mk2 golf done up like the delorean. There is a mix of 3 peoples photos there.

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    Depends what type of helmet you want.

    Cardwells do sparco and Bell and few other brands.

    Stilo and Peltor are anouther good brand mainly used by rally guy and offshore powerboaters.

    If you looking at doing rally stuff (targa) then i would look at getting something with an inbuilt intercom that will plug directly into your amp.

    Motorsport NZ have a decent online regs section now, so you can see what helmets regulations are.

    Something to think about is open faced or close faced. Every helmet fits differently so try them all on, some helmets fit different head shapes better.

    http://www.revolutionracegear.co.nz/ - Aria, Stilo, Bell

    http://www.namsport.co.nz/race-rally-helmets/ - Stilo and Peltor

    http://www.palmside.co.nz/product_cid_10788.html - OMP, Sabelt, Stilo

    http://www.racetech.co.nz/racetech.shop/in...ex&cPath=81 - Aria, Stilo

    In saying that 90% of people just use a motorcycle helmet thats under $200 if all their going to do is trackday stuff... Just make sure it's got a double D clasp not a plastic slide lock, and meets the euro E standard.

    http://www.motorsport.org.nz/assets/MotorS...-Sch-A-2010.pdf - page 10 for rules, page 47 for fitment guide.

    You should also take into consideration if your going to get a HANS device in the near future as a lot of helmets DO NOT have the attachments for the HANS device.

    Other things to concider when getting a proper motorsport helmet is that you can get visor less helmets for in car also. They typically have a small peak like a motorcross helmet with a sun visor on it, you can get wide eye port version for better vision.

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    this probably wouldn't have enough grunt for your battery but a trickle charger that works like this would be good:

    XS800 CTek charger - http://www.batterydirect.co.nz/bi596.htm

    Your ideal maintenance charger - Set and Forget - IP65 Rated

    The XS 800 is above all an optimal maintenance charger for seasonal vehicles with batteries up to 100Ah.

    It easily charges smaller 12V batteries common to motorbikes, lawnmowers and jet skis and your Vertex DryCell

    Features

    Four step, fully automatic switch mode model.

    Charges lead-acid batteries (Wet, MF, GEL and AGM) from 1.2Ah to 32Ah, 1.2-100Ah maintenance charging.

    Maintenance pulse charging increases battery life and gives superb performance.

    Charges even drained batteries.

    Pulse recover of slightly sulphated batteries.

    Low back current drain, low ripple and input voltage independent (170-260V).

    High efficiency: 85%

    Delivered with two interchangeable connection leads, one with clamps, and one with eyelet terminals.

    The charger can be connected for months, ideal for seasonal vehicles.

    Compact design with mounting holes for permanent assembly.

    5 year warranty.

    Charging

    The XS 800 has a fully automatic, four step charge:

    Desulphation

    Runs a complete charge cycle within a fraction of a second. The cycle repeats during the whole desulphation phase. Every cycle recovers some lead sulphate into useful material.

    Bulk

    Charging where 80% of the energy is returned. The charger delivers a constant current until the battery voltage has reached the set level.

    Absorption

    Final part of the charge up to 100%. The battery voltage is kept constant at the set level, during which time the current drops gradually.

    Pulse

    Maintenance charging. The state of charge varies between 95% and 100%. A pulse is sent out to the battery if the voltage drops. This keeps the battery in trim when not in use. The charger can be connected for months at a time.

    Using the XS 800 gives your battery an optimum service life and operational reliability.

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    Grant - when you pump the pedal with the engine off you get a nice firm pedal, if you keep your foot firmly on the pedal it's not moving to the floor board. I was always told that was an easy way to test if your master or caliper is leaking as you would loose pressure if they where and the pedal would move to the floor with the pressure loss.

    There is/was really really old fluid - it was coming out british racing green/forest green - and the plastic filter thingamajig was left in giving the impression that the master was full when it was empty so a fair bit of air was sucked into the system before it was removed and fluid could freely pour in.

    Jack's just going to need to play chase the bubbles.

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    Painting is nice and makes you feel good when you have stuff off the car... If you don't need to remove it don't bother just to paint it...

    Unless you put the car on your roof, no one is going to see it - unless your #14...

    Your disc's are worrying me... Are you buying vented discs (see my post above) or are you getting non-vented disc's machines to have vents????

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    Brams if you need them stored i'm in northcote.

    The 406 is out of action at the moment but i could drop them off in the 205 on the weekend or to Mr. Indecorous. 4 x 15 race wheels fit in there with the cage so i'd assume that yours would also.

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    Auckland University Car Club = $10 a year

    NZMS Clubsport license = $60 a year

    Auth Card + Log Book = can't remember but i need to renew mine (yearly fee renewed on the date of license also)

    Basic clubsport events you DO NOT NEED A CAGE to compete in them, this includes some hillclimb events, bent sprints, motorkhana's, and gymkhana's. There was a guy at the Ngutunui Tarmac Hillclimb 2 years ago in a 08 M5.

    You require a fire extinguisher, 100% cotton overalls, and a helmet basically. Lots of events like this around the country - the HCCC (Harbour Capital Car Club) run THE PHOTOWORKS AUTOCROSS CHALLENGE which is a great way to get into competitive motorsport cheapy.

    Hillclimb and bent sprints are road driving, they close the road and you see how fast you can drive a section of NZ finest public road. You don't always need a road legal car for these events but it is recommend.

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