Report post #501 Posted 20/01/13 09:34 PM Why don't you drop the power a little and have fun racing seems like the fun aspect of the car is missing because you keep braking sh*t I respect your pushing the limits in a street/strip car but as we all no something has to give drop it down to a very respectable 500rwkw and have some fun at the track and street. Just my advice don't shoot me. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #502 Posted 20/01/13 10:57 PM John did that a couple of months ago with the ZF, had a number of runs at lower power level got a 10 something and a 147mh pass, which I believe is the highest MPH pass in a ZF. Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #503 Posted 20/01/13 11:07 PM yeh that's unreal dyno figures are awesome but at the end of the day its just a number and we need guys like him to develop these motors but there has to be a point where enough is enough and I think by reading the whole thread from start to finish its time to enjoy the car and give up chasing numbers. john please bring your car to jamboree in sydney id love to see it and have a chat!!! Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #504 Posted 21/01/13 12:23 AM Your dead right there is a point where ya have to draw the line and we did that at the start of last year. The chase for a 1000 hp is what was killing everything but since I've started racing I haven't broken a single thing lol.since we started putting it down the track again I've fallen in love with it again hence the progression to a th400 & all the other gear so we can continue to race after we run a 9. Couldn't think of anything worse than not being able to go back to the track after all the time we've spent on it. When we went 147mph it was only pump e85 with my baby exh housing on and only using 20psi til the top of 3rd and bumping it up to the 25psi setting for the rest so we're by no means pushing it. Plenty of fun times to come in 2013 with hopefully it spending more time on the road rather then off. As for events and jamboree probably not, I work away so that unfortunately dictates my availability for things like that but will try and get it out as much as possible. I'll be out twice a week at willowbank when I am home weather permitting and I will eventually try and run that elusive 10 on pump and street tyres which started all of this all those years ago 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #505 Posted 21/01/13 12:38 AM good man john keep up the good work any new cage pictures? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #506 Posted 21/01/13 12:38 AM If anyone deserves to achieve their goals John, you do. And besides "winners don't quit, and quitters don't win". This is your hobbie and passion, and I say keep going until you make it, as the finish is much closer than the start. Keep up the excellent work mate. Cheers 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #507 Posted 21/01/13 05:09 AM Cheers fellas, it has been a long road but its all becoming worth it with the results we are starting to see. no pics yet but can't be too far away I'd say Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #508 Posted 21/01/13 05:32 AM I got to go to Toowoomba tomorrow. Might just swing past 6boost and FPT and get some happy snaps 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #509 Posted 21/01/13 07:58 AM Please do Karl, the cage should be close to being welded out by then. The chute and tailshaft loops are all finished now as wellAbit more progress, it's going in for paint next week and then it's reassembly time 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #510 Posted 24/01/13 11:59 PM What Colour you painting it mate? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #511 Posted 25/01/13 12:12 AM Cage is gonna be the same colour as the trim and the front bar and bonnet are obviously just a redo of the factory colour Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #512 Posted 25/01/13 12:15 AM I think cream to match the leather 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #513 Posted 25/01/13 01:04 AM The seats and trim are pretty much the same colour so should blend in good. Guess we'll soon find out Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #514 Posted 25/01/13 02:06 AM Looks great john. Might have to go see the boys and steal your engine for awhile :-) 2 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #515 Posted 25/01/13 03:44 AM <blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Quick 6" data-cid="1354453" data-time="1359079594"><p>Looks great john. Might have to go see the boys and steal your engine for awhile :-)</p></blockquote>Should just buy my car mate and having matching white BF and FG F6..... lol Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #516 Posted 25/01/13 03:59 AM I know your big Roland but I will karate chop u and thanks lol Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #517 Posted 25/01/13 04:49 AM Any pics of the dash sorry to be a pain? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #518 Posted 25/01/13 05:08 AM Nah not yet man. Plenty of time though before it goes together we've decided to get it painted properly so will take a touch longer Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #519 Posted 25/01/13 08:02 AM I know your big Roland but I will karate chop u and thanks lolYour always welcome to try John :-) Im totally harmless...... I promise.<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Quick 6" data-cid="1354453" data-time="1359079594"><p>Looks great john. Might have to go see the boys and steal your engine for awhile :-)</p></blockquote>Should just buy my car mate and having matching white BF and FG F6..... lolWell the lease is almost up lol. Pm me with how much your chasing. 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #520 Posted 25/01/13 10:57 AM Haha big fella I know your a big teddy bear lol. When its all done we'll have to organise a little trip out to get ya fix for boost again rather than driving those slow arse mine vechiles lol Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #521 Posted 25/01/13 01:36 PM You just let me know when mate and ill be there. Might be awhile before my pos engine issues are sorted Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #522 Posted 25/01/13 07:37 PM (edited) Its not a good situation but I'm sure between you and the big fella you'll sought it. Til then I'll fly the flag and whenever ya ready we'll go for a run We all know what this means next step off to paint and then go timeLast pic is for you relentless Edited 25/04/13 02:12 AM by Dagabond Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #523 Posted 01/02/13 11:47 AM Thanks mate I decided to put mine through the ac vent yours is coming along good when do you reckon you will be ready June? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #524 Posted 01/02/13 11:54 AM haha nah im hoping 3 or 4 wks. everything is there for it now & we can put an interior together with our eyes shut so wont take much from here just got to hope the paint happens quickly. its booked for monday so we'll see. 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Report post #525 Posted 01/02/13 12:01 PM Where does the bottom ofThe intrusion bar go to? Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
