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LC Torana brake / wheel upgrade

Started by ribz0 , Apr 22 2010 11:09 PM

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#51 gtrboyy

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 12:36 AM

Yep lc stubs,vk discs & hq calipers.

Thought the vk rims might be an issue(easily sorted),didn't expect caliper clearance issue..

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#52 ribz0

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Posted 26 June 2010 - 12:48 AM

I just picked up the steering rack from Wilkinson Suspension. (thanks dattoman!!)

They have done a great job with the rebuild, new rack ends, re-sleeve body and new bushes for $197!! very happy!

When I get the time, I will be able to see how it all goes!!

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#53 ribz0

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 06:20 PM

Hi all, yep, still alive!!

Well, finally got back to the car after some time off!!

Steering rack back in, brakes all bled and WOW!!!! it stops!!! The car is not all together so it was a stealth lap around the block but wow, the rack is beautiful and precise, the brakes pull up with no effort and the wheels look FANTASTIC!!!

If anyone is thinking about it but not sure, I can confirm that the upgrade is well worth the time and effort.

My camera has died but I will get a pic up when I can.

Thanks to all for your input.

Can I suggest if all agree that this post be made a sticky?

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#54 ribz0

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Posted 01 October 2010 - 08:15 PM

Hi all

Just a few pics at last!!

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Still gotta get the center caps but you get the idea!

Thanks

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Posted 02 October 2010 - 01:14 AM

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#56 _fat5000_

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Posted 15 June 2012 - 08:42 PM

Hi just brought drum brake stub axel with a bracket for hq disc conversion already fitted and anybody who has used this set up how did it go

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#57 _shan620_

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Posted 15 June 2012 - 10:41 PM

yep i got that setup on mine. I havent got my booster fitted yet, but it seems to fit well.

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#58 N/A-PWR

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Posted 10 July 2013 - 07:39 AM

BUMP for a great read. Dave I

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#59 _Caustic_

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 09:37 PM

Gday Eric,im currently collecting all the parts to do the same GTS rim conversion on my LC,and i was wondering what rotors did you use and who done the axel conversion for you..many thanks mate good read and info.

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#60 ribz0

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Posted 16 July 2016 - 02:56 PM

Hi there mate... sorry for the late reply...

I use a guy here in mandurah who used to run mandurah diffs but works from home now... he has been aroung drag racing and motorsport for ages... I used HQ-Z rotors and machined them down...

Happy to chat so just PM me John..

Cheers