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Title: Finally got my toy
Post by: JamieP on March 23, 2018, 07:34:36 PM
Well, I finally have my toy here and am going to try and get her ready for a track day in May. She's not a bad starting point for a track car but we'll see how reliable she's going to be.
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Bird on March 23, 2018, 07:39:45 PM
Nice! 
I'm sure it'll be fun.  But yeah, track days take a toll on the car.  Lots of heat to get rid of, lots of brake pads & tyres to replace :D

My track toy is a Toyota 86.  It needed a bit of attention before tracking, too, even though it was only a year old at the start. 
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: JamieP on March 23, 2018, 11:22:55 PM
Looking to start with straightening all the bent fins on the intercooler, braided brake and clutch lines and a decent set of competition brake lines and synthetic fluid. Will also add an oil cooler and most likely try and source a more efficient radiator.

Over time, I'll get it all up to par but will most likely use it as a bit of a weekend cruiser for a drive through the adelaide hills from time to time too. That will mean the springs and shocks will very much be a comprimise unless I have 2 distinct sets and just change it over for track days where I trailer it to the meets.
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Joe on March 24, 2018, 06:17:44 PM
Nice! 
I'm sure it'll be fun.  But yeah, track days take a toll on the car.  Lots of heat to get rid of, lots of brake pads & tyres to replace :D

My track toy is a Toyota 86.  It needed a bit of attention before tracking, too, even though it was only a year old at the start.

You go to eastern creek Bird? My mate Matt is there quite a lot. Have attached a pic of his track car it's quite noticeable. I think he bought it from someone he met at the track as before he was just in his road WRX.

Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Bird on March 25, 2018, 02:47:45 PM
That's a nice one, Joe.  I've been to EC a few times, but haven't see that car yet.  I think I'd remember, that paintjob looks great :) 
Altho I haven't been out in the past few months.   I used to mix it up with a few visits to Wakefield Park, too.  It's a great little circuit.
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Mael on March 28, 2018, 11:29:44 PM
Should share the reason why my driving has deteriorated.

A late night browsing ebay while slightly inebriated led to a welding machine delivered to my front door after a couple of weeks. Which meant I had to get something to weld conveniently forgetting that I've got no idea how to weld and worked with metal at all  ;D

So bought a cheap 1982 Ranger Rover Classic which according to the owner had just a bit of rust along the sills. Well it turned out he was underselling it a bit. There is rust EVERYWHERE but at least the chassis is in a reasonable good nick. So a perfect project to learn how to weld.

Forgot to take a photo before pushing the heap of rust into the shed but here is one of the rear floor removed to allow the boss to inspect the damage.

(https://i.imgur.com/R9OPxFB.jpg)

Its a bit slower than a Subie or 86 but at least its got a V8 :P



Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Phil.8 on March 29, 2018, 10:49:46 AM
I have had a old range rover v8 before,  if it stops leaking oil it means its empty and needs more ,  nice motor to work on,  I pulled a few down, learnt a lot from that motor  8)
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 07:44:44 AM
You are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately :o. I person I know put a the diesel engine from a Discovery into a Range Rover, he is very happy with the result.

Only recently heard the same comment about an engine leaking oil , if it stops it's empty at the HARS aircraft museum at Albion Park. They were referring to the engines in a Lockheed Super Constellation. they are a 18 cylinder radial engine , two banks of 9 cylinder behind each other, supercharged and  turbocharged, 55ltr,  putting out 3500 bhp!!!!, built in 1951.

https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: buellersdayoff on March 31, 2018, 06:01:47 PM
You are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately :o. I person I know put a the diesel engine from a Discovery into a Range Rover, he is very happy with the result.

Only recently heard the same comment about an engine leaking oil , if it stops it's empty at the HARS aircraft museum at Albion Park. They were referring to the engines in a Lockheed Super Constellation. they are a 18 cylinder radial engine , two banks of 9 cylinder behind each other, supercharged and  turbocharged, 55ltr,  putting out 3500 bhp!!!!, built in 1951.

https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
Fantastic sight and sound when that thing starts up
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 06:32:00 PM
You are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately :o. I person I know put a the diesel engine from a Discovery into a Range Rover, he is very happy with the result.

Only recently heard the same comment about an engine leaking oil , if it stops it's empty at the HARS aircraft museum at Albion Park. They were referring to the engines in a Lockheed Super Constellation. they are a 18 cylinder radial engine , two banks of 9 cylinder behind each other, supercharged and  turbocharged, 55ltr,  putting out 3500 bhp!!!!, built in 1951.

https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
Fantastic sight and sound when that thing starts up
Have you seen it happen IRL  :o :o :o 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: buellersdayoff on April 01, 2018, 12:20:43 AM
You are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately :o. I person I know put a the diesel engine from a Discovery into a Range Rover, he is very happy with the result.

Only recently heard the same comment about an engine leaking oil , if it stops it's empty at the HARS aircraft museum at Albion Park. They were referring to the engines in a Lockheed Super Constellation. they are a 18 cylinder radial engine , two banks of 9 cylinder behind each other, supercharged and  turbocharged, 55ltr,  putting out 3500 bhp!!!!, built in 1951.

https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
Fantastic sight and sound when that thing starts up
Have you seen it happen IRL  :o :o :o 8) 8) 8)
Yep, I live nearby that airport
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: rooshooter on April 01, 2018, 06:30:06 AM
You are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately :o. I person I know put a the diesel engine from a Discovery into a Range Rover, he is very happy with the result.

Only recently heard the same comment about an engine leaking oil , if it stops it's empty at the HARS aircraft museum at Albion Park. They were referring to the engines in a Lockheed Super Constellation. they are a 18 cylinder radial engine , two banks of 9 cylinder behind each other, supercharged and  turbocharged, 55ltr,  putting out 3500 bhp!!!!, built in 1951.

https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
Fantastic sight and sound when that thing starts up
Have you seen it happen IRL  :o :o :o 8) 8) 8)
Yep, I live nearby that airport
I am soooo jealous :(.
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Mael on April 09, 2018, 02:28:00 PM
While waiting on Jamie to show us how to fit a bigger turbo onto a Subaru (and beating dents out from track-day scrimmages)

Here is a image before replacing inner and outer sills on the drivers side, welding helmet waiting patiently under the car ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/qOUdOcR.jpg?1)

Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Bacchulum on April 09, 2018, 02:56:08 PM
You're gonna have a scratched up, unviewable lens in that helmet if you keep putting it down like that. :-X
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Mael on April 09, 2018, 05:36:00 PM
  :-[
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Phil.8 on April 09, 2018, 08:35:15 PM
exciting, makes me want to buy a car and a welder
Title: Re: Finally got my toy
Post by: Bird on April 10, 2018, 08:47:08 AM
Far out, that's really stripped down there.   Do you still know what goes where? :)
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