The front brakes are basically a Hoppers Stoppers kit.300mm rotors and PBR twin piston calipers.You need at least 15" rims to fit them.
The rears are standard drum brakes.

i was looking at those, they pull the big falc up alright?

I haven't done a lot of miles on them yet but they seem to be better than the stockies.The real test will be when I do another track day

OK new alterator is here and it looks great.Will try to get it on this weekend but the missus has a big list of stuff for me to do around the house first.
Does anyone know which filter is finer between a 40 micron and 100 micron filter.I'm not sure which way the numbers go in microns.
cheers.

A micron is one millionth of a meter, or equivalently one thousandth of a millimeter.

So going by that I'd have to say that a 40 micron filter is the finer of the two

Hmmm thats what i'm thinking too Ben.My 40 micron filter keeps clogging coz I think they are designed for high pressure fuel injected systems.I think If a 100 micron filter is not as fine I should use one of them.

Fitted the new alternator today.Wasn't quite as easy as I thought it would be.First I couldn't get the Gilmer drive pulley off the old one so I ended up cutting the shaft off and belting it out.Next the spcer wasn't long enough for the new alternator so I cut some of the mount off the old one to make it long enough.Will have to make a one piece one when I get a chance.Then the mounting bolt hole was too small.They are designed for Chevs so I had to drill it out to the correct size.Lastly I had to track the wiring for the igniyion light and rewire that.Now it is charging at 14.2 volts so I can go out at night again

http://www.unitconversion.org/length/micro...conversion.html

100 micron = .01 centimetres
40 micron = .004 centimetres

These are some pics I took on Monday.I have found a place that will put a pic of my car on a T Shirt for me.Not sure I would wear it in public.People might think I'm a bit of a tosser
Depends how it turns out I guess.

My latest thinking is the Octane Booster I'm using is leaving residue in the filter.Still I'll put a 100 micron filter in and see if it helps.

screw what people think it's a hot looking car tough as nails and if ya wanna wear it on ya heart with pride i day go for it.

Just came across some pics I took when I rebuilt the XW last time.
Coming apart

Going together





All the work including panel and paint was done in my shed

Doing all that yourself, makes it that much more special, foz

I've only seen this beast in the flesh twice, and all i can say is job well done

Mate, what a beautiful car and awesome build. I love the X dubs! I'm so envious. I don't think the cars of today will ever have the presence in the future that these cars have now. Gotto love the old-school brawn!