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Hitler reacts to Chev badges on Commodores

That was my thought, It's just picked a bad time to do it. Might have to park it up and drive the fairlane for a bit

T5 in my BA XR6T Ute. I've got just over 100,000km

On my way home today, the gearbox decides to jam in gear, felt like the box had picked up both 5th and reverse, wouldn't move under power so had to roll to the side of the road. So I sit there wondering what to do next, turn it off and wait for help to arrive. Whilst waiting the gear stick is able to move like the box was out of gear. I start the ute for one more try and can get 3rd so limp home. Throw the ute up on stands when I get home to see what damage has been done (not making any abnormal noise) and find nothing. Decide to drop the oil and check for lumpy bits but don't have the correct torq bit. whilst checking the box out, notice a bolt above the reverse switch that is about 3-4 turns out, not sure but maybe something to do with locating the selector rail or something similar?? Tighten it up and box is working fine again! Has anyone else encountered this or is there more to it that I've missed? Should I still be worried

Taking that long is unusual. The couple of customers who had problems had them within the first 1000km. Heard of a few other probs but that was before they change to the V3 greenstuff compound. (around 2001 I think)

Cant make the full cruise but may be able to catch to say hi when you stop for lunch

The only problems I have heard of with the greenstuff can usually be traced back to incorrect bed-in.

You may be suprised just how big BSM is. Don't let the tarted up garden shed fool you

The equation to get an accurate figure would involve some serious calculus, and a lot of spare time. Much easier to get your hands on a program called 1/4 Jnr. Just plug in weight of car, gear ratios, final drive, frontal area and a couple of other details and presto. You get 1/4 mile times and MPH also gives you 60", 330", 660", 1000" times and speed.

sounds good, if the date suits I will try to catch up at Goulburn

that's where I want to head next.. But wont be for a month or 2 probably.. Ive been told Calder has better traction.. If I can get a better launch I think I could hit 103 - 104 mph.. that should be just into the 13's yeah? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> With cold calder air those times are sure to drop. 2.1 60ft times that's fantastic for a stock T, I havent managed better than 2.38 You obviously have a bit of drag racing experiance

I know, I know that's the nice grass grandstand at the GMC400!!!!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree too, this would have to be the easiest to follow and covers all stages within reason.... jeff <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It doesn't address the tyre issue ... also, is it only open to XR6Ts? Fair enough if it is I suppose .. this IS the XR6T forum after all. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sounds like a good spread of classes. Tyres probably won't be a major factor. Most serious racers will use nittos/BFG drag radials which are all but as good as slicks.

42c? ..........been 36c/litre down here for a long time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> STOP TEASING ME!!!!!!! Gas down here is 61.9 and ulp is 115.9