SLR 383
#51
Posted 04 May 2008 - 05:21 PM
Are the control arm mounts still the same?
#52 _the gts_
Posted 05 May 2008 - 09:05 AM
I was going to connect front and rear chassis together but the engineer was worried about the extra 500 grams it would have added (not sure why)
that is when i started cutting everything out that didnt need to be there.
I was playing around with the springs and shocks while waiting for my plane today
the QA1's are very nice. adjusted them to the heighest setting and with two people sitting on the boot it hardly moved at all, i mean 5mm at the most.
I think the 200lb springs may be a little too stiff
#53 _moot_
Posted 05 May 2008 - 09:21 AM
i have 150lb springs in mine (same as a mates torana) so his car was apretty good guide.
going to use a panard rod?
#54 _the gts_
Posted 12 May 2008 - 04:26 AM
I was very happy with the handling last time it was on the road. It will be a lot better now the back can be lowered. The ride height with the lowest springs and 17" wheels was up with the 4wd's
Yes i think maybe 150 or 180 LB springs for the back but will wait and see how it goes once it is all back together with a tank full of juice.
What make shocks and springs are you using moot?
#55 _the gts_
Posted 17 October 2008 - 11:36 PM
Finished TH700 mounts from underneath, these will allow the exhaust to be higher in the body ultimately allowing the car to be lower to the ground
On the hoist
Tubs are fully complete and with a few hours of minor work the horrible back seat was modified to suit the tubs but for some reason I do not have a picture. It looks good but a little uncomfortable to sit in, trade offs!
#56 _gen3torrie_
Posted 18 October 2008 - 12:17 AM
question how did u make that rotisary as i want to make one for my torry when i pull it off the road for panel and paint
cheers josh
#57
Posted 18 October 2008 - 02:41 AM
#58
Posted 18 October 2008 - 04:13 AM
#59 _moot_
Posted 18 October 2008 - 06:34 AM
No mate wasnt planning to use a pan hard rod. all my trailing arms are boxed and using the nolathane rubbers in the back. I dont think it will move around that much.
I was very happy with the handling last time it was on the road. It will be a lot better now the back can be lowered. The ride height with the lowest springs and 17" wheels was up with the 4wd's
Yes i think maybe 150 or 180 LB springs for the back but will wait and see how it goes once it is all back together with a tank full of juice.
What make shocks and springs are you using moot?
i'm using avo coil overs and the springs were made for me by kings i think.
the panard rod is a good idea,the diffs never seem to sit in the centre of the cars and they do move aound a bit
#60
Posted 18 October 2008 - 08:35 AM
#61
Posted 18 October 2008 - 11:16 AM
cant wait to c that thing on the road
question how did u make that rotisary as i want to make one for my torry when i pull it off the road for panel and paint
cheers josh
Josh have a look at these threads.
http://www.gmh-toran...amp;hl=rotisary
http://www.gmh-toran...amp;hl=rotisary
and a link from the first thread http://www.harwoodpe...ditorial_20.htm .
Mort
#62 _the gts_
Posted 18 October 2008 - 05:28 PM
Andy the exhaust will take about 6-8 weeks i suppose, am only getting extractors at this stage. Will get tha back end done once I sort out where the drop tank will go. easier to make the tubes go around the tank. Sorry I didnt call you, was powering into the car to get it to the exhaust shop.
everyone else thanks for the comments, MRLX Sometimes pictures do not do justice, other times they cover up some very average work, like my welding skills. I look at some of my welding from when first started and just want to grind it out and start again ha ha!
Moot if it wasnt for your PM's and pics to help motivate me there would be no tubs in my car, Cheers! Looking forward to some more pics of your car.
Edited by the gts, 18 October 2008 - 05:32 PM.
#63
Posted 18 October 2008 - 06:33 PM
Cheers Les
#64 _moot_
Posted 18 October 2008 - 08:10 PM
Moot if it wasnt for your PM's and pics to help motivate me there would be no tubs in my car, Cheers! Looking forward to some more pics of your car.
dont blame me.i didnt spend your money
#65 _the gts_
Posted 19 October 2008 - 12:56 AM
tubs - $250 from McD bros
CHassis RHS - I think about $100
a bottle of gas and a few cutting discs $200
coil overs - cant remember
engineer - $250 so far
the wheels and tyres are gonna be the expensive part
#66
Posted 19 October 2008 - 11:52 AM
Anyway its coming along GREAT!
#67 _the gts_
Posted 19 October 2008 - 09:07 PM
things got a little more extreme than originally planned. originally the chassis was not going to be modified but the McDonnald tubs did not fit the standard rails. I spoke to the engineer and he was happy to fab up a new rear chassis.
cheers
#68
Posted 19 October 2008 - 09:57 PM
#69
Posted 21 October 2008 - 12:37 AM
Isn't that normal on projects?things got a little more extreme than originally planned.
#70
Posted 21 October 2008 - 12:59 AM
#71 _the gts_
Posted 08 October 2009 - 09:56 AM
New Aluminium fuel tank to be fabricated next!
#72
Posted 08 October 2009 - 09:59 AM
That's a sexy exhaust! HAHA!
#73
Posted 08 October 2009 - 04:36 PM
Dave
#74
Posted 08 October 2009 - 05:06 PM
Look forward to the next pics, who did the exhaust?
#75
Posted 08 October 2009 - 08:00 PM
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