_Bomber Watson_
Posted 24 March 2014 - 06:20 PM
Well as some of you would know i picked up another little toy a little while back.
Weekend just gone was my second race meet in her, and i'd like to share a quick vid.
I shall update with some specifics, picks, and a bit more info a bit later, as the dogs annoying me about taking her for a walk.
Edited by Bomber Watson, 24 March 2014 - 06:20 PM.
Oh My, Don't you post alot
Posted 24 March 2014 - 06:24 PM
Cool
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:00 PM
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:48 PM
Ooooh yeah. One of those cars that is absolutely beautiful when you get it right, and really punishes you when you get it wrong.
Seeing though i probably have less than 15 minutes in the seat under my belt i get it wrong more often than right, as the vid shows.
Cheers.
_Skapinad_
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:52 PM
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 24 March 2014 - 08:13 PM
Thank-you Mindi, for taking us for a ride. Dave I
Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
Posted 24 March 2014 - 08:29 PM
Looks like a barrel of fun
And toey and twitchy... just the way I like them
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 24 March 2014 - 08:50 PM
Yep, after i get a new clutch for her its back to the office and back to learning how to finesse her....
She's a tricky bitch to get used to.
Cheers.
Oh My, Don't you post alot
Posted 24 March 2014 - 11:07 PM
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 26 March 2014 - 01:34 PM
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 26 March 2014 - 01:47 PM
_mick74lh_
Posted 26 March 2014 - 10:23 PM
Yeah looks like you need to fight super quick to catch it.
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 27 March 2014 - 08:20 PM
Hokay, phootas.
I did say i was gonna get some....
Under the Bonnet houses the fuel tank, brake, clutch, and handbrake master cylinders, and the like.
And where the rear seats should be is the noisy thing.
First job i had to do when i got it was move the seat as far down and back as i could get it to help me fit, they used to sit level.
And i had to get the pedals away from me a bit as well, the brake was at an alright height, just to far away from the accelerator pedal, so i pulled it out and bent it over about 70mm. Then i made up a ratio changer box thingamajig for the accelerator pedal to double the pedal ratio, and halve the travel.
Just a play on linkage ratio's, works nicely.
One pedal i didnt get around to moving was the clutch, probably half the reason i fried it, would have been subconciously riding it because of how far i need to lift my leg up to get right off it. So its high on the list. Will get the master cylinder taken out a few sizes and the slave sleved down a few sizes and try to halve the ratio of it as well.
You can see there how much higher than the brake it sits, i want it the same height or a little lower than the brake pedal.
I also brought a butterfly style steering wheel release from the US, to make getting in and out a bit easyer, im 6'1" remember.
Will fit this at some stage.
Appropriate sticker
Just looking at the thing amuses me, its so silly looking.
On the car trailer puts it in perspective a bit how short it is.
Now i suppose i should be not lazy and pull the real camera out to get some proper picks one day, phone is pretty crappy but oh so convenient....
Oh well, have fun.
Cheers.
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 27 March 2014 - 09:55 PM
Thank-you DJ,
Mindi sure has some Moke, you cannot go wrong with any future projects with her. Dave I
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Posted 28 March 2014 - 07:31 AM
Maybe leave the trailer at home & put it in the back of the ute.
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 28 March 2014 - 09:14 AM
_stretchlc_
Posted 29 March 2014 - 11:56 AM
Mmmm 8 plug head......Thats totally the wrong amount of plugs to have to change Bomber.....thats surely going to irk you being such a staunch Holden 6 supporter...Cool looking and performing little fun mobile you've scored there!
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 29 March 2014 - 12:18 PM
Nice pick-up Stretch,
and I like the Hot Dog exhaust. Dave I
_stretchlc_
Posted 29 March 2014 - 12:32 PM
Based on the Nissan R31 style Pintara engine just a slightly smaller capacity.
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 29 March 2014 - 01:07 PM
Yeah dont worry im mumbling and grumbling about a few things.
Nissan.
4 cylinder.
8 plugs.
Only a gt30.
Internally gated.
There the main things that go against my grain.
But, alas, i've never been one to put my prejudices infront of fun....
Cheers.
Edited by Bomber Watson, 29 March 2014 - 01:07 PM.
CABIN ENGINE CONTROLS GALORE
Posted 29 March 2014 - 01:09 PM
Just need to learn from Mindi to the Torana DJ
_Gwen_
Posted 31 March 2014 - 09:14 AM
Love this little car! Looks like great fun!
_Ozzie Picker_
Posted 31 March 2014 - 04:50 PM
Great work mate,
Cool looking little beast,thanks for sharing.
The people timing are keen with you behind the wheel,coming straight at them ,with a witches hats to hide behind .lol.
Edited by 73BATHXU1HTBATH350, 31 March 2014 - 04:53 PM.
_Bomber Watson_
Posted 31 March 2014 - 05:28 PM
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