Race Car Taking Shape - Page 2

Aussie Mike · #21 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 07:57 PM

There's roller in the current Unique cars but it looks like it's based on the a Crown chassis and the proportions are all wrong to my eye.

Cheers

spookypt · #22 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008, 08:40 PM

Definately call Scotty.. :-)

acecob · #23 (**permalink**) 06-16-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philm

Matt,
The C4 in karens car is worth a lot more $$ than the TKO600 in mine.

The C4 will hold more torque, more power and the shifts are rediculously quick.

We are fitting one of the overdrives,

http://www.gearvendors.com/hrford3s.html

And that will give it a good legs on the freeway.

I am suggesting that an AOD or tricked up C4 would be an upgrade, but yes you are right once installed the running cost would be less than a manual.

Phil

Looks like the overdrive alone is worth more than a TK0600 mr miz

Geeeez

OZVENOM · #24 (**permalink**) 06-28-2008, 03:51 AM

Its slow but going forward matt and i spent a few hours sanding the body back for paint on weds nite got some filling to do and a bit of putty to throw around but its getting closer sent the dump off for coating this week once its back i should be able to see if goes still . had to put on the spare turbo after a quick inspection of the original showed lots of end float and bearing damage not sure what caused it .
will have to keep a lose eye on that the only other turbos i have are bigger and we dont want to have to use them do we wazza.

I have a couple of 700 hp and a gt45 which is rated to 1000hp more suited to drag racing .
still lots to do hope to get it painted next weekend.
just got to find the 4" brush and roller.

oz.

Wazza · #25 (**permalink**) 06-28-2008, 05:09 AM

we dont want to have to use them do we wazza.

Wazza has other things to worry about at the moment.

Wazza is sitting at his Mum's place up at Ipswich, where he had arranged an overnight visit, because he was going to be racing all weekend at Queensland Raceway.

Wazza is feeling VERY low at the moment.....got 5 laps into this mornings practice session, and lost a lobe off the cam......GUTTED !!

Gotta love Motor Racing haven't ya ?

BT SNAKE · #26 (**permalink**) 06-28-2008, 08:50 AM

Bugger ! Wazza. Whos fault was it ? The driver or the engine?

It's amazing what magic scotty can do in that shed.

A very interesting thread about those auto transmissions.

Hersh

OZVENOM · #27 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 07:17 AM

Wazza you make me sad now i know how hard you try and you just keep getting kicked in the nuts you must have balls of titanium to keep going back .
I am not sure even a lexus v8 could stand up your pace but i tell you what wazza i will give you a lexus v8 to put in you car
i will even make the adaptor plate to mate it up to the gear box for you The rest i can advise you on i even have a turbo
You can have too. This is a serious offer . I just want to see you get some laps in so you have no excuses when Matt kicks you butt.
Hey Hersh you have too let me know you plans and dates for RNG see if i can get over for it.
Regards oz.

Wazza · #28 (**permalink**) 06-29-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZVENOM

Wazza you make me sad now i know how hard you try and you just keep getting kicked in the nuts you must have balls of titanium to keep going back .
I am not sure even a lexus v8 could stand up your pace but i tell you what wazza i will give you a lexus v8 to put in you car
i will even make the adaptor plate to mate it up to the gear box for you The rest i can advise you on i even have a turbo
You can have too. This is a serious offer . I just want to see you get some laps in so you have no excuses when Matt kicks you butt.
Hey Hersh you have too let me know you plans and dates for RNG see if i can get over for it.
Regards oz.

Thanks Scotty for your very kind gesture.

You're right...it seems I might be in for a sainthood, with all these kicks I'm copping.

Apart from the lousy luck with race cars, I try to look at the big picture and I 'm sure I have nothing to complain about.

Good Friends, Great Family, and fat and happy, so I'll dry my eyes over the next day or so, and be in touch.

Many Thanks,

Warren

spookypt · #29 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Well everyone, progress has been going well. Scotty has been fanging along in his "spare" time amongst customer cars to be well advanced.
After another productive weekend we have now got..
BODY PAINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Safety cage extra cross bar added and now painted for install
Fuel system checked for leaks and all OK
Carbon bonnet scoop added and fitted
More plumbing done on turbo and inboard shock set up fitted
Bonnet in place, lights fitted... etc

LOOK OUT WAZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:3D SMILE:

spookypt · #30 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 06:32 PM

And before you ask....
Still have brakes to fit...
PLumbing to finish
Wiring to check
Drive shafts to fit..

AND.................. more little bits and pieces...

stiffy · #31 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 06:48 PM

Spooky,

Whats that green stuff under the car

I haven't seen that for ages........

STIFFY

Tenrocca · #32 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 07:17 PM

Nice push rod\cantilever suspension. Cool.

I suspect matt black will be the new "blue with white stripes" at this years nationals

Looks nasty.

400TT · #33 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 07:32 PM

A busy weekend by the looks of it.

It's going to be one tough Cobra, just love the look you guys are going for.

Wazza · #34 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 08:27 PM

Is it too early to start pushing for a completely separate category for ....say....RED RACECARS ?????

I don't like my chances against this new weapon you guys are creating.

I have a feeling that if all the racecars of ANY colour are bunched together at the Nationals, I'll be watching from the rear...mental picture...mental picture !!

Well done guys.....good work.

Regards,
Warren.

400TT · #35 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 09:56 PM

Warren, it just scares me period and I'm not even competing against it.

After Spookypt gives Ozvenom are few driving lessons.

I reckon OzVenom is sure to get the lap record this year in that beast. That's assuming that Matt holds back and lets Ozvenom take all the glory.

spookypt · #36 (**permalink**) 07-20-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400TT

Warren, it just scares me period and I'm not even competing against it.

After Spookypt gives Ozvenom are few driving lessons.

I reckon OzVenom is sure to get the lap record this year in that beast. That's assuming that Matt holds back and lets Ozvenom take all the glory.

It's the least I can do........

OZVENOM · #37 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 04:56 AM

I finally got it to a stage being able to move under its own power make life easier i hate pushing cars .
Just have a few things to get finished and i can take it for a test drive its got treaded tyres on it so i can drive it down the road i think i might leave the cage off until i do the test drive.

will post some pics soon.
oz.

OZVENOM · #38 (**permalink**) 08-03-2008, 03:17 AM

Here is a pick of the cobra from behind with the narrow rear rims.
the other pics of the cob with the body on didnt work out so you will have to wait.

for some reason i cant put it up any bigger the pic that is.

oz

spookypt · #39 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 11:13 PM

Here you go Scotty.. This helps a bit! I am hopeful, but unwilling to boast that WAZZA will be seeing alot of this at the Nats from me... Scotty of course I'd suggest, you maybe far more confident ensuring WAZZA gets to appreciate and study this rear view with monotenous (spell) regularlity!

spookypt · #40 (**permalink**) 08-06-2008, 11:15 PM

Another cage pic....