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Post by mcqunt on Jul 21, 2008 4:00:40 GMT 12
looking good man what thickness steel has been used for the diff bracketry and how do you get on with all the rose joints ie wear and tare,
any idea of cost to get this diff done?
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Post by bulldog on Jul 21, 2008 9:43:37 GMT 12
I believe it's 5mm brackets...can't remember sorry but she's pretty large. The rose joints are completely sealed units as if you use normal ones (cheap ones) they're not designed for this type of work load and stuff out. I'll try and take some photos next time of the rose joints but essentially they're what Tony recommended replacing the ones I had with. They're also a lot thicker and stronger.
When you say cost are you meaning to have an escort diff with lsd and four link it? or are you talking about 4 linking the standard gemini setup?
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Post by gordo on Jul 21, 2008 18:55:22 GMT 12
Haha, it could have been. Where about's was that? Traffic lights - McLeods Road/Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu South. The Gem' was waiting on McLeods East and I was heading South in one of the work trucks. Looked damned sweet, whoever it belonged to. |
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Post by bulldog on Aug 3, 2008 11:18:28 GMT 12
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Post by cul8r on Aug 3, 2008 21:57:29 GMT 12
Coming along nicely indeed, did It have a little duck tail spoiler on it at some stage (judging by the paint missing)
Diff setup looks rather slick indeed!
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Post by bulldog on Aug 3, 2008 22:44:46 GMT 12
Yeah it did and I'm trying to find a replacement! The previous owner took it off as he reckoned it was too heavy! I swear....some people....not only that but he had thrown it away. I have a nice rubber front chin spoiler for it tho.
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Post by cul8r on Aug 3, 2008 22:52:56 GMT 12
Should just make a thin Gurney flap for it, would look mean!  Like this only waaay less angle, and non adjustible maybe, clear plastic with shiney round bolt heads holding it on ( - sound like a magpie right there..) Oh and on that note, needs more Danica Patrick...  |
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Post by gordo on Aug 3, 2008 22:56:35 GMT 12
Looking good but ... no handbrake?
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Post by bulldog on Aug 3, 2008 23:09:19 GMT 12
Is coming....hydraulic. we haven't hooked up the brake lines yet.
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Post by gordo on Aug 3, 2008 23:53:58 GMT 12
Is coming....hydraulic. we haven't hooked up the brake lines yet. IIRC, that'd be illegal for road use - there's a few companies that do mechanical calipers for use as handbrakes. Heading off to watch the F1 in a moment so get back to you later. |
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Post by bulldog on Aug 4, 2008 10:03:52 GMT 12
I've checked this and a hydraulic is fine if it has a ADR number a la all new cars with hydraulic handbrakes or in my case where it can be added to the car's COD cert  |
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Post by gordo on Aug 4, 2008 11:48:01 GMT 12
Good to know, thanks laddie!
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Post by bulldog on Aug 8, 2008 11:56:31 GMT 12
I'm heading up to Tony's with my overalls on tomorrow with a plan to finish the car!!! I'll take photos and vids should we manage to fire it up. Very Very excited!
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Post by gordo on Aug 8, 2008 16:21:05 GMT 12
You mean 'start it up' - had interesting experiences with carb's literally 'firing up' when they've sat for a while.
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Post by bulldog on Aug 9, 2008 20:34:44 GMT 12
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