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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 5:58 pm 
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Yea its a series 2 au forte i was thinking of putting dba slotted rotors on with maybe some fpv calipers on the front with bigger rear discs and twin pots on the back is this possible at all??
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Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 6:26 pm 
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Slotted rotors is an upgrade.

Twin pots on the rear on an NA 4.0 is pretty much a waste of time.

Unless you are got to spend a small fortune on the Engine/Drivetrain you will never produce enough power to need twinpots on the rear. BA/BF XR6 Turbos only have singlepots on the rear. even with the 303mm discs.
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:01 pm 
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oh do they maybe some fpv calipers on the front with slotted discs and just keep the stockies on the back
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:13 pm 
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Drapes54 wrote:
oh do they maybe some fpv calipers on the front with slotted discs and just keep the stockies on the back


Again XR6 Turbos only come standard with twinpots up front and 298mm discs (AU II/III are 287mm).

Same applies with the power you will make concerning the front brakes. Upgrade to BA/BF larger discs and twin pot calipers is you really want to.
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 7:59 pm 
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Ok I'll just leave the stock calipers and just put some dba slotted rotors in and some good quality performance pads with ba discs on the back and quality performance pads and it should stop pretty good I want to lower it what would be the best height but also get the best handling and performance out of it to really put the power to the ground
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:12 pm 
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Drapes54 wrote:
Ok I'll just leave the stock calipers and just put some dba slotted rotors in and some good quality performance pads with ba discs on the back and quality performance pads and it should stop pretty good I want to lower it what would be the best height but also get the best handling and performance out of it to really put the power to the ground


Read my post at the bottom of the first page. Quoted below.

SWC wrote:
Drapes54 wrote:
hi all i have a 2001 au falcon forte its bog stock was wondering what the best and cheapest mods would be to get it to go really good cheap and good engine, suspension mods mainly


What exactly are you wanting?

Better performance (engine etc) or better handling or a combination of both?

theliquidsauce wrote:
Intake just make a 3" intake same route as factory airbox but use a pod on the end. No kw gain but better response


Don't use a Pod filter, they are a waste of time. Get the intake pipework from a Territory and the airbox from an F6 with the additional intake pipe and fit a quality filter. Good quality panel filters flow better than Pod filters anyway.

Drapes54 wrote:
ok cheers what sort of suspension package would give the best bang for my buck?? looking at a budget build here


First thing would be to check all your bushes and suspension rubbers as well as the condition of the struts and shocks. Worn bushes and rubbers as well as worn shocks will effect the handling considerably.

As for springs, consider how low or high you want the ride to be. Take into consideration your driveway and the condition of the roads you travel on. As for wheels, 17" with 45 profile tyres will give a better ride than 18" with 40 profile of 19" with 35 profile. Lower the profile the greater the risk of rim damage on bad roads.

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Got a nc fairlane lsd to go in thats like 3.27 gear ratio yea? what would be the best to get the best accelration and top speed out of it?


Are you wanting to fit the complete diff or just the centre? You can't bolt the complete NC diff into the AU.

What condition is the LSD in the NC Diff. 3.45:1 would be a better ratio than the 3.27:1. Yours would probably be a 3.08:1 single spinner. 3.45:1 or greater will give you better acceleration but lower your top speed. 3.08:1 lowers your takeoff but will give you better topend. All fairly minimal top speed difference anyway.

Do you have a 4 speed BTR or T5 manual?
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:00 am 
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Yea after a nice ride hight but also a comfortable and really good handling cos i plan on taking it on autocross and race days iv checked all suspension bushings they are all in good condition just is to high for me and doesnt suit my needs
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 12:02 am 
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will the lsd centre from the nc duff fit into the factory au diff? would it just be a matter of taking the centre out and putting in the lsd centre?
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:21 am 
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Drapes54 wrote:
Yea after a nice ride hight but also a comfortable and really good handling cos i plan on taking it on autocross and race days iv checked all suspension bushings they are all in good condition just is to high for me and doesnt suit my needs


How did you check your bushes and rubbers?

There is a big difference between comfortable ride with decent handling and using the car for track days.

What are the roads in your area like? Do you tow a trailer etc? What slope is your driveway? Do you carry a lot of passengers?
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:23 am 
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Drapes54 wrote:
will the lsd centre from the nc duff fit into the factory au diff? would it just be a matter of taking the centre out and putting in the lsd centre?


Not a job to be done at home unless you have the experience. Diff needs to be set up properly, shimmed etc.

Better to take it to a specialist.
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 Post subject: Re: AU falcon performance
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 7:30 pm 
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yea okay might aswell then
put the car on the hoist and me and a mechanic checked everything over
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