5MGE into MA61 (changed from 7MGE)

[PlacentaJuan]

shift work ftw

[Norbie]

I like the look of the stock rims and if I will get a noticeable difference from ebc pads and slotted rotors then I don't see why I would change them. I think the current calipers are going to be enough for the 5ME at the moment.

Much as I like the stock rims, 14" simply doesn't cut it for two reasons:
1. You can't get big enough brakes behind them.
2. Wobbly 60-series tyres are no good for cornering, not to mention your choice of tyres is seriously limited these days.

Upgrade to 16's or 17's if you're serious about cornering and braking. It's one of those compromises that just needs to be made.

[takai]

Much as I like the stock rims, 14" simply doesn't cut it for two reasons:
1. You can't get big enough brakes behind them.
2. Wobbly 60-series tyres are no good for cornering, not to mention your choice of tyres is seriously limited these days.

Upgrade to 16's or 17's if you're serious about cornering and braking. It's one of those compromises that just needs to be made.

Hilux/Pug conversion fit under 14s, and A048s are in 60 profile.

Nevertheless, its not ideal. But its what we are restricted to.

[Norbie]

Hilux/Pug conversion fit under 14s,

Not what I'd call "big enough".

[RONA]

Not what I'd call "big enough".

R32 stuff as a minimum IMO and you can pick the stuff up so cheap these days its not that bad. IMO theres no point skimping on a brake package.

[takai]

Not what I'd call "big enough".

True, my car is 400kg lighter.

[RObErT_RaTh]

R32 stuff as a minimum IMO and you can pick the stuff up so cheap these days its not that bad. IMO theres no point skimping on a brake package.

And I suppose it is a nice way to justify getting new rims, but I do like the stock ones on most days. I like the fact that my car attracts zero attention from ze coppers.

[RONA]

And I suppose it is a nice way to justify getting new rims, but I do like the stock ones on most days. I like the fact that my car attracts zero attention from ze coppers.

mx73 cressida rims clear the R32 brakes as found by Cruzida

[BlackSupra]

Im also going to say, with all the parts in your garage, you COULD do a 2JZGE conversion in a weekend. But thats going to be lots of work and not much fartassing about.

The other thing i liked about my 2J conversion when i threw it in. It was so fresh i only changed the oil and filter and threw it in. Didn't even touch the spark plugs. No oil leaks and it was super clean motor inside and out. (had sump off)

[CrUZida]

Im also going to say, with all the parts in your garage, you COULD do a 2JZGE conversion in a weekend.

Tuesday

[BlackSupra]

Tuesday

oh definetly tuesday!!!!

[Norbie]

And I suppose it is a nice way to justify getting new rims, but I do like the stock ones on most days. I like the fact that my car attracts zero attention from ze coppers.

Interestingly, mine attracts zero attention as well. 17" rims don't stand out much these days, and the rest of the car is visually stock. The cops don't even bat an eyelid; even when I've been pulled over (for unrelated reasons ), they never want to look at the car.

[Yian]

Yeah. Same here. They search the car 'cause I'm asian... you know, for samurai swords and drugs and shit. But the car? They don't even look at it.

[RObErT_RaTh]

It's different in SA, anyone with rims seems to be a target

[Yian]

Haha... if you ever come down to Vic, you'll see how bad the coppers can be here. Reckon it all comes down to how you drive and how you look? I just look like a geek, which kinda helps.