« previous next » Print Pages: 1 2 Author Topic: Finally got my toy (Read 14365 times) JamieP Jr. Member Posts: 141 Karma: 3 Finally got my toy « 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. Logged Bird Administrator Hero Member Posts: 2324 Karma: -666 Ysu Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #1 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 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. Logged JamieP Jr. Member Posts: 141 Karma: 3 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #2 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. Logged Joe Hero Member Posts: 2368 Karma: 39 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #3 on: March 24, 2018, 06:17:44 PM » Quote from: Bird on March 23, 2018, 07:39:45 PMNice! 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 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. Logged Bird Administrator Hero Member Posts: 2324 Karma: -666 Ysu Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #4 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. Logged Mael RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 1045 Karma: 21 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #5 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 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.Its a bit slower than a Subie or 86 but at least its got a V8 « Last Edit: March 28, 2018, 11:32:41 PM by Mael » Logged Phil.8 RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 4158 Karma: 62 Δ8 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #6 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 « Last Edit: March 29, 2018, 12:58:15 PM by Phil.8 » Logged The sun is the same in a relative way but you're older rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #7 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 . 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/ Logged social media is the tobacco of this century buellersdayoff RestrictedRacing Full Member Posts: 908 Karma: 31 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #8 on: March 31, 2018, 06:01:47 PM » Quote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 07:44:44 AMYou are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately . 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 Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #9 on: March 31, 2018, 06:32:00 PM » Quote from: buellersdayoff on March 31, 2018, 06:01:47 PMQuote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 07:44:44 AMYou are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately . 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 upHave you seen it happen IRL Logged social media is the tobacco of this century buellersdayoff RestrictedRacing Full Member Posts: 908 Karma: 31 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #10 on: April 01, 2018, 12:20:43 AM » Quote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 06:32:00 PMQuote from: buellersdayoff on March 31, 2018, 06:01:47 PMQuote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 07:44:44 AMYou are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately . 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 upHave you seen it happen IRL Yep, I live nearby that airport Logged rooshooter RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 2887 Karma: 52 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #11 on: April 01, 2018, 06:30:06 AM » Quote from: buellersdayoff on April 01, 2018, 12:20:43 AMQuote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 06:32:00 PMQuote from: buellersdayoff on March 31, 2018, 06:01:47 PMQuote from: rooshooter on March 31, 2018, 07:44:44 AMYou are a funny man Mael, problems with the Range Rover do not stop at rust unfortunately . 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 upHave you seen it happen IRL Yep, I live nearby that airportI am soooo jealous . Logged social media is the tobacco of this century Mael RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 1045 Karma: 21 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #12 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 Logged Bacchulum RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 3403 Karma: 96 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #13 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. Logged 2+2=√16 Mael RestrictedRacing Hero Member Posts: 1045 Karma: 21 Re: Finally got my toy « Reply #14 on: April 09, 2018, 05:36:00 PM » Logged Print Pages: 1 2 « previous next » Xtreme Gaming Network / Hobbies & Interests / Cars & Bikes / Finally got my toy