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[Heath]

Thanks Tim, I'm a huge fan of retrofitting engines and I don't believe I would have said something like that, but if I did then I appologize. Have you had much luck with the conversion, twinturbotorana.

A member here called "Chaotic" recently attempted a Quad-Cam Lexus V8 conversion and after lots of time and money wasted, the plan was abandoned (and I think he chucked a 308 or something in there in the end anyway). If you were in the same position as him at the start of it and I suggested to you that it was a bad idea. You went ahead with it, lost a lot of time and money, would you still think my suggestion was stupid?

Oooh and I can't help myself with this one:

so in theroy not listening to ppl giving you advice is the best thing you can do

If you believe that, why on earth are you on these forums at all?

Edited by Heath, 09 September 2006 - 04:26 PM.

[RIM-010]

Heath, wasn't Chaotic's plan to have a Nissan VH41 V8 in an LX? I'm pretty sure it was.

1J/2J into Torana has been done before, i reckon?

RIM

[Heath]

Probably was. I thought it was an Alloy DOHC V8 and I assumed it was a Lexus motor but i can't say I know anything about those things. What's a VH41 exactly?

[RIM-010]

4.2L Single Turbo Quad-Cam Alloy Nissan V8.

Don't know much about 'em, I know a fair bit about 1JZ/2JZ/1UZ's though. (My cousin is into Toyota's.)

RIM

[Heath]

You have to be patient on a forum like this. Wait at least half a day for some advice, not two hours.

Removing windows is a delicate task. Take out the strips from the middle of the window rubbers (on the exterior of the car), then slowly start working the rubbers out through the sills (from the inside of the car outwards obviously) then try and seperate the rubber from the glass once you get the corners out. and work from their, peeling away the rubbers. It is really hard and I suck at it, don't apply too much pressure on the glass or you'll bend and snap it, thankfully it does still have a bit of give though.

[orangeLJ]

just flicked through this thread and have to say, what is this?? a primary school playground, there was so much talk a while back about respect and politeness when dealing with eachother and one thing that came up was using a bit of Tact and thought when posting replies to members projects, from the tone of posts made in here it sounds as if you are shooting this kids plans down, maybe just a simple "interesting plans" or simply not posting at all would suffice. He posted here because he wanted to share his plans and recieve any help he could to achieve his goals not to have them changed. And then to top it off heath and Rim pretty much just took over the kids thread with talk about someone elses car. Im stoked that Torana Kid hasnt had a fire up and is actually still willing to post about his car. You guys are talking to him like he is younger then you when he is actually the same age as you if not older(maybe only by months). Atleast the kid is keen to sink his hard earned and time into a torana rather then some buzz box heap of shit. And if you look at the photos he is keen!if he has the money and time (even if he doesnt now but will in the future)why not do everyhting he wants?? i know people who started projects younger then Brendan and are in their mid 30s and still going, its a labour of love and who knows his plans might change in the future, he might decide to make it a drag car, or a show car or anything he dam well likes, anyways back to the whole idea of the thread,

Id steer clear of the "boss" audio amps, my brother had one in his little first car (84 barina) (years back) and it caught on fire, dunno how or why but went up in smoke, other mates have had em and they simply burn out or stop working. so spend the extra and get some quality.I like the interior idea, but honestly leather may be the whole luxury go, but my whole interior was done in "leather look vinyl" in a creamy colour called manilla, and it rocks, was heaps cheaper then leather too and looks and feels A1. Body colour sounds schmik and the body mods are descent too. Have you got friends or family in the automotive industry?? can you weld and stuff and do you have access to the materials needed to do your mods?? id also start pricing some of your items and mods to get a rough budget working, write a list and start with the things you can do yourself then work your way to the ones you need to pay for, and id also recomend sometime soon consulting an engineer to find out what you will need to do in terms of chassis strenghtening and alike to fit your chosen driveline combo. anyways mate, Keep up the enthusiasm and you will get ther sooner or later.
CHEERS Chris

Edited by orangeLJ, 25 September 2006 - 01:07 PM.

[RIM-010]

is there any1 on here that doesnt laugh at sensible stuff

If you are reffering to us saying that you should reconsider your plans, it's because we didnt see them as sensible.

I'd love to get an LX, drop a worked 304 in it, lather it in about $5 grand worth of paint, retrofit a VN-VT commo interior, install shitloads of Audio gear and drop it on 17's... But you gotta think realistic.

You're first car is a thrash car by definition. Dont go all out on your first rig, because then what have you got to advance to?

For instance the Leather interior probably only appeals to you due to the name... SM used leather-look vynil on their Galaxy. You wouldnt pick it, but its a fair bit cheaper.

If you kept the six, and did everything else mentioned in your first post (except maybe mini-tubs and 9"...), you would have a beautiful car with bugger all legality issues...

Besides, no matter what you do to it, i will always only be a UC...

(Sorry, i just had to say that...)

RIM

[Heath]

bgucking hell

The only reason I was recommending sticking with a mild car is because in Victoria you cannot drive a V8 until you're AT LEAST 22.

Young people give up, if you're 16 now, then that is going to be a six year project MINIMUM before you are legally allowed to drive it, 90% of dickheads my age aren't determined enough to spend two years on a car without being able to appreciate it (Drive it), I've only had my car a year and a half and I am acheing to get it on the road. That is a year and a half, I just don't see why he should make it hard on himself and have to stretch a project car out over more than six years before he's even allowed to drive it.

Yes we are the same age, but I've been there before, I dunno if he has.

[Heath]

so whats another 2 gonna do if i stick to the plans n make it how i want it

I thought you wanted to put an injected 304 into it?

[RIM-010]

I'll go back to my previous statement - If you go all out on your first car, what have you got to go to?

And now i will add to it - You're planning a 6 year project. 6 will turn into 10 pretty easily, buddy.

Start Small! It'll be better in the long run.

Have you got a daily for the meantime? Or are you just gunna Public Transport it everywhere.

RIM

[Joshua]

so whats another 2 gonna do if i stick to the plans n make it how i want it

I thought you wanted to put an injected 304 into it?

Dont start another argument Heath and your stereo typing all 16 year olds. I'm sure there would be plenty of 16 year olds that would spend 6 six years on there car if that's how long it took to get it right.

I'd love to get an LX, drop a worked 304 in it, lather it in about $5 grand worth of paint, retrofit a VN-VT commo interior, install shitloads of Audio gear and drop it on 17's... But you gotta think realistic.

You're first car is a thrash car by definition. Dont go all out on your first rig, because then what have you got to advance to?

That's realistic if you have the time and money. Not everybodys first car is a thash car either.

I'll go back to my previous statement - If you go all out on your first car, what have you got to go to?

A bgucking good car you will be able to keep for a long time?

Besides, no matter what you do to it, i will always only be a UC...

There's nothing wrong with UC's id take a UC over an LJ anyday.

torona kid, You should do what you want, Just make sure you think sensibly. It's your car your building it for you, so it should be how you want it, not how other people think it should be.

[RIM-010]

I'll be able to keep my LJ for a long time, and it will be a bgucking nice car.

I can just see this being put up on eBay in a couple of years time, as an unfinished project...

RIM

[EDIT] - You say that my plans for the LX are realistic if i have the time and money.

I could say that I want an LX with a full VZ SS Drivetrain (Twin Turb'd of course), Interior, Custom Wheels, Huge Brembo Brakes. The best of the best custom paint, Chrome everywhere, Top notch AV install.

That's realistic if i had the Time and Money aswell...

But as a 15 year old, i can't see myself having the time and money for the next 6 years to be doing it...

RIM

Edited by RIM-010, 25 September 2006 - 07:57 PM.

[Joshua]

But as a 15 year old, i can't see myself having the time and money for the next 6 years to be doing it...

But he isn't you and he might have the money and if it's going to be 6 years before he can drive it then he has plenty of time because 6 years is a long time and if he really wants the car that way then he willl be able to do it.

[RIM-010]

Well it doesnt have to be 6 years before he can drive it... If he goes and puts the 304 in it, he'll have to... But if he sticks with a six, he can drive it as soon as he gets his L's...

I'm not tryin to put him off doing his project, I just don't want to see him A) Kill himself in a car that he cant handle or - Get dissapointed when his plans dont work.

Start Mild and work your way up. Is my opinion, anyway.

RIM

[Joshua]

im still going with the 304 idea and i dont care what people say!!!

That's the spirt

[RIM-010]

100 words and not a single full stop...

A UC can be made to look just as good as an LH or LX, it just takes more work.

RIM