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| posted on April 27th, 2012 at 08:14 PM |
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Looks like engine three will be getting into Zelda on Sunday if all goes to plan.
The past few Sunday's have been great, learning quite a lot and I will hopefully learn even more come this Sunday.
Topline MaXX struts didn't arrive today though, but they should arrive on Monday...
Will be a nice eighteenth birthday present to come home from work to, which will be awesome to say the least!
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| posted on April 27th, 2012 at 08:21 PM |
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any pics of the new shell??
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| posted on April 27th, 2012 at 11:01 PM |
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I can try and get some if all goes to plan Sunday, still need to confirm but I'm sure everything will be okay.
Hopefully everything goes to plan on Sunday and I become a happy chappy again.
Just need to put in the hours 
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| posted on April 30th, 2012 at 09:39 AM |
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Quick update.
New engine is in and running really smoothly.
Only issue is the LHS Kadron seems to have had water in it at one stage in its life time. Causing it to run quite rough and when tuning, not have much
of an effect.
I may start to consider going to Webers or I might just try and pick up another 40mm Kadron, we will see what happens. But for now, it is running
smooth enough for a daily that I'm extremely happy.
Best part, no oil leaks on the drive way!
A year ago Dad bought me Zelda. A year later, she's had a lot done to her!
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| posted on April 30th, 2012 at 11:45 AM |
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posted by SebastienPeek
Quick update.
New engine is in and running really smoothly.
Only issue is the LHS Kadron seems to have had water in it at one stage in its life time. Causing it to run quite rough and when tuning, not have much
of an effect.
I may start to consider going to Webers or I might just try and pick up another 40mm Kadron, we will see what happens. But for now, it is running
smooth enough for a daily that I'm extremely happy.
Best part, no oil leaks on the drive way!
A year ago Dad bought me Zelda. A year later, she's had a lot done to her!
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Was only thinking that the other day,whilst reading your latest updates.She's had a pretty lively time since you have owned her.
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| posted on April 30th, 2012 at 10:11 PM |
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Just pull the Kadron off and check it out. Rebuild it if necessary. There's no need to go buying another set of carbies cause of a little problem
like that. Find out what the issue is then fix it!
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| posted on May 1st, 2012 at 05:31 PM |
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Ahaha alright, will do Smiley!
I got the struts today in the post. Get to open them up very soon, quite excited to see them!
Yesterday was my birthday, and as much as Mum hates me playing with Zelda, she bought me a MechPro 143pc toolbox! 
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| posted on May 1st, 2012 at 05:45 PM |
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your last post just made it 666 replies, unless your a demon i thought i would add this comment for no reason at all.
keen to see the struts too
Im so happy I could just shit.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 10:00 AM |
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Struts won't be going on until I've got new wheels as they don't work with 15" rims, the rim will supposedly hit the ball joint and to be honest
with you, I don't want to find out the hard way!
So, I have purchased some wheels, straight from Japan.
Now I need to get some disc brakes studded for me in a 114.3x5 pattern.
Some very nice wheels coming for Zelda that is for sure, just a long arse wait now, six to eight weeks they should arrive on my door step, then I'm
upgrading the lip sizes and the sort to get them perfect.
Need to get them sand blasted and powder coated as well, might even re-barrel them but not 100% sure on that.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 08:46 PM |
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The ball joint doesn't change, you're just replacing the strut.
All adjustable struts including Maxx are same as stock struts just abit shorter.
The only time it's a problem is when you fit wider wheels that interfere with the ball joint, and 15" rims its only a matter of cutting the excess
thread off.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 08:50 PM |
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Oh, okay, that's weird, they said that anything below 16, 17 and 18 inch wheels will hit the ball joint...
I guess that means when they're 15x7 or something of the sort.
Will see what happens.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 09:02 PM |
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Who reckons that? Jon at topline?
It depends on offset and width more than diameter.
You can see here on mine where the problem is.
I've got some 15x6 speedy rims that clear it no problems
But a 15" wheel with same width and offset as my 17s would touch the excess ball joint thread sticking through the bottom of the control arm.
It can be trimmed down though.
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| posted on May 3rd, 2012 at 10:24 PM |
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Yeah, it stated in the instructions.
So you're saying I should be able to just put them on with the steelies that I currently have?
If that's the case, then I'll put them on ASAP while I'm waiting for the new wheels to come from Japan land.
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| posted on May 4th, 2012 at 08:50 AM |
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He's just covering his arse by saying all wheels so people cant ring up and bitch booo hooo these XXXX wheels don't fit.
If stock wheels rubbed with Maxx struts then they would rub with stock ones too 
As I mentioned you're not changing the ball joint, only strut and even that is the same basic design, jut shorter with a skinnier spring and
adjustable perch.
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| posted on May 4th, 2012 at 09:36 AM |
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Awesome, will attempt it on Sunday.
Have a long day ahead of me at work that is for sure.
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| posted on May 8th, 2012 at 09:07 PM |
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Here's a quick picture I took this evening just out the back of work.
As for what is happening, hoping Thursday can get some stuff done.
Until then, still waiting on word about my wheels. Once they arrive, got a lot to do!
Thinking about doing a winter mode. 1600tp with a stock exhaust/heater setup.
Summer mode will hopefully be a nice 1835cc with engine two case. Obviously that will be running the VintageSpeed exhaust without heaters...
We'll see what happens!
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 09:17 AM |
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Engines Looking Great!
But what is happening with the Body? did you fix the roof?
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 09:39 AM |
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1835?
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 09:56 AM |
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Dylan,
Roof is as it was before (pushed out a little) and gaining some rust.
There are a couple of things I can do. I have the option for another body, I also have the option to get the current roof panel beated and I also have
the option to get a roof cut and someone graph it into the current body.
Bizarre,
Either a 1835cc or a 1916cc, it is currently up in the air.
I find out what way I should/can go tomorrow when I put the struts in.
Only time will tell.
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 02:35 PM |
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Seriously don't go for a 1835cc Seb, go the 1916cc because 1835's have alot of problems, i cant remember the exact reason for why they arnt as good
a motor as a 1916 but i do know it costs around the same money for a 1916cc and they are a better more reliable motor. If i was you Seb i wouldnt
waste this body i would try repair it as well as i could and yes you have a few options of if you graft new roof section in or just pannel beat this
one out. Have a good yarn to a specialist in body accident damage (or in your case, on purpose by arseholes damage) and decide what would be the best
option. All the best with it seb, it has come along way since you bourght it, just gotta fix the bump in the roof and she be right.
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 03:47 PM |
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my 1835cc runs fine actually a really gutsy motor
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 04:18 PM |
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Yeah i have heard they can be good but i have heard they are more likley to have problems and things go wrong, thats only what i have heard and it's
more common to see 1916's around then 1835's so must have some truth but im not an expert in engines, ill be looking at hotting up mine once i get
it Regoed.
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 04:35 PM |
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1835's have a thinner bore than 1915's.
So they have a greater tendency to be effected by heat. Cause the cylinder walls are thinner they warp a lot more easily, causing excessive blowby
etc.
The cost is exactly the same for both. There is no difference. So why would you go with the smaller one that has the above problems?
Go for the 1915 Seb, there's no replacement for displacement 
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 04:42 PM |
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or if your set on the 1835 combo go with the "thick wall" 92's these are just as thick as a standard bore
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 05:29 PM |
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Smiley nailed it, 92mm are just the 1776 made even thinner to fit bigger cylinders.
THey're marginal if you drive like a stocker in a light bug but not many people build bigger engines to drive like a nanna.
I had an 1835 years ago, it used more oil than fuel ran hot etc 
The new thick walled 92s menitioned above are the go, they are 1916 bore but with thicker walls but abit overkill when 94s work fine.
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 08:57 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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my 1835cc runs fine actually a really gutsy motor
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yep more than u need at the moment....
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| posted on May 9th, 2012 at 09:37 PM |
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Aha yeah, well, tomorrow I will find out what I head for.
I'm pretty sure I'll end up with a nice 1916cc, we'll see what happens.
Tomorrow also starts my first break from work in a while.
Five day weekend here we come! Going to try and get a lot done, we will see what happens I guess!
Have to decide on a colour for Zelda too.
Thinking Porsche grey, don't know for sure yet, have to decide soon though!
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| posted on May 10th, 2012 at 05:22 AM |
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Aha yeah, well, tomorrow I will find out what I head for.
I'm pretty sure I'll end up with a nice 1916cc, we'll see what happens.
Tomorrow also starts my first break from work in a while.
Five day weekend here we come! Going to try and get a lot done, we will see what happens I guess!
Have to decide on a colour for Zelda too.
Thinking Porsche grey, don't know for sure yet, have to decide soon though!
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After all Zelda's been through,now your'e going to paint her Battleship grey?
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| posted on May 10th, 2012 at 08:37 AM |
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Let's ust say, she is going to not look like Zelda soon.
She'll be a new Zelda. I guess, thanks to the idiots that stomped on her, I have figured out the exact look I want to do and go for it.
Now that I have a higher up job at work, I can pour as much money into her as I want.
But I guess I do have a limit however, still living with Mum means she doesn't enjoy me spending too much on her.
Wheels have been sent from Japan today.
Which means there is a nice long wait until they arrive at my door step.
I have six to eight weeks to get blank rotors and get them studded to 114.3x5 PCD.
I have six to eight weeks to get the 1916cc into Zelda.
I have six to eight weeks to get the body ready for paint.
She'll be completely different in two to three months that is for sure!
Today also brings lowering Zelda a few inches at the front with the MaXX Struts from Topline.
Will post up an image or two tonight when it is all done.
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| posted on May 10th, 2012 at 09:54 PM |
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Got those struts in yet?
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