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 whathaveidone
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| posted on July 31st, 2012 at 07:07 AM |
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Dumb idea time.....
I want to turn the POS into a consistent 11.0 car.
Asking too much?
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You have been talking to Morgs havent you!!!!
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| posted on July 31st, 2012 at 11:47 PM |
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Yes Ben.... I have..... He's a very bad influence..... And I want to nail more V8's!!!!
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| posted on September 7th, 2012 at 06:11 PM |
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So next Wednesday night I'm hoping to take the POS to the track.... And for the first time with the M&H front runners and cheater slicks fitted
up to the ERCO's.... Never run with tyres like this before (ie: round and very light), so I have question for you all.... Bare in mind that I really
don't have the transaxle (it's a close ratio TRANSFORM built trans with Super diff, HD side plate and 4.12 R&P) or axles (riffled stockers) for
burnouts.... Not the most ideal setup, but it's all I got.... And the car/me prolly wouldn't/couldn't do a burnout anyway...
But the simple question is..... What sort of tyre pressures should I be starting with?
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| posted on September 7th, 2012 at 06:22 PM |
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I allways run High pressures. For the first run about 17psi then drop to about 15 psi. If its still spinning ill keep droping. Last year at Warwick I
was down to 12psi (Henry runs 12psi all the time). In the front I run 21psi. Every one has there own opinions on this but I feel comfortable with
these. It feels too slopy at the topend with any lower that 15 for me.
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| posted on September 7th, 2012 at 07:49 PM |
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Cheers Ben..... I'll try that and see what happens.
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| posted on September 9th, 2012 at 06:27 AM |
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A bit of slip and wheelspin will reduce the strain on the box Simon, and 20psi with a good diff is better than getting a tenth or two from 12psi but
sitting in the pits with a cactus diff.
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| posted on September 9th, 2012 at 04:30 PM |
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Heard that Dave..... It's all just a T&T for me currently.... Still haven't had a clean set of numbers yet... Once that has been done, I'll get
a little braver with the setup.
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| posted on September 9th, 2012 at 05:14 PM |
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i'm with Ben on tyre pressures. i haven't gone below 15psi yet
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| posted on September 13th, 2012 at 09:05 PM |
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 02:45 PM |
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Did you buy this????
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 03:00 PM |
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Yep.... Just sent the coin through this morning.
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 04:50 PM |
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Now you can do big smoky burnouts
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 06:05 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Now you can do big smoky burnouts
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this all looks very exciting Simon ....well done mate !!
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 08:15 PM |
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I'm totally stoked with the score Wayne.... This will go along way to making the driveline near on indestructible... But now of course I need to
figure out how to get this into basically stock pan car, with the bare minimum of cutting.... I want to get the car lower while I'm at it, but really
want to stay all steel too.... But I'm not adverse to a bit trimming....
Open to suggestions and any images you guys might have to help with this new upgrade.
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| posted on September 14th, 2012 at 11:29 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by whathaveidone (Henry runs 12psi all the time)
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I can probably get away with 11 to 12 psi as I run tubes and have an IRS setup which, I guess, is more forgiving in the top end than swing axle (at 9
to 10psi mine begins to squirm in he top end)
Remember also that not all tyre gauges are created equal so it's more important to set it to what YOU like and feel safe with - H
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| posted on September 15th, 2012 at 12:49 AM |
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Interesting what you say about tubes Henry.... You run slicks to though don't you, not the DOT cheaters?.... Is there much difference in how they
behave?
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| posted on September 15th, 2012 at 08:38 AM |
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I'm with Henry. Tubes make around 2-3 psi difference in your set up pressures. With tubes I used to run around 12 psi in the rear, also IRS but
stable in the deep end if your tracking straight.
So Simon, spill the beans on the bus box with swing conversion. Yours?
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| posted on September 15th, 2012 at 11:06 AM |
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Yep.... Just bought it Mat.... I hear the Folts axles are exy to replace, but I doubt that will ever be a problem for me.... The rig was built a few
years back, but never used, so if this is true, then I've stumbled on a pretty good deal!..... Now I just need to get it here.... The gent I bought
it from runs a VW Shop in Seattle, and he's crating and shipping it to LA for me for nothing.... Gonna chuck it in a container with a mates recently
purchased pre-runner.
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| posted on September 15th, 2012 at 11:15 AM |
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Cool as mate, the prerunner that is. Your trans is ok too
The problem with the Folts axles (I'm sure you know this but I'll say it just in case) is that if an inboard uni or axle breaks, the wheel is only
held on by the spring plate that has no lateral strength. Your wheel goes sideways, breaks or bends the spring plate, may steer the car??? and nearly
always will take out the guard and rear bodywork. ..... ouch
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| posted on September 15th, 2012 at 03:37 PM |
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Better hope it doesn't break then!!!
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 05:45 PM |
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This arrived in the mail....
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 06:42 PM |
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make sure you have a balacne charger,it will last longer.
down sharon.
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 06:44 PM |
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Hi mate , It was good to catch up again, looking forward to seeing your bug develope and run. also really looking forward to seeing a picture of the
framed lolliepops hanging on the wall.
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 07:18 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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make sure you have a balacne charger,it will last longer.
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A what Brad?
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Hi mate , It was good to catch up again, looking forward to seeing your bug develope and run. also really looking forward to seeing a picture of the
framed lolliepops hanging on the wall.
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I have some pics in the works (from Sunday), and a picture frame in the design stages....
I had such a blast this weekend..... Really learnt a lot.... Dunno why I caught so many cherries, but it makes for a funny story!
Great to catch up with you all, and here's to the next one.
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 07:47 PM |
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Cherry's Humpty....do tell
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 08:58 PM |
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Cherry's Humpty....do tell
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6 from 9 !! ..... damn good effort in my opinion . Those east coast clutches must release quicker than that of the west coast . lol
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 09:01 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Cherry's Humpty....do tell
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6 from 9 !! ..... damn good effort in my opinion . Those east coast clutches must release quicker than that of the west coast . lol
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Nah Wayne.... It's you east coasters and your lazy .400 lights that are the problem! 
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great to hear that you got back home safely and looking forward to catching up again soon ....
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| posted on October 2nd, 2012 at 09:09 PM |
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Yer I got 2 cherrie's on the weekend that make's 4 in 15yrs or so, think I was a little over eager with the car coming together n putting a smile
on Dave.
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