C10CoryM
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 posted on 17/5/09 at 07:36 PM |
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Finally on the ground for the first time
Well, I finally got the little pig on the the ground for the first time yesterday. Only one wheel is the correct size so it looks funny but at least
its a roller. Or it would be if I could find the right C-clips for my rear axle (impossible to buy, beg or steal).
Learned a few things:
-Need one more steering shaft support heim. Too much flex.
-Steering is light which is good as I like a lot of caster. However the ratio may be a little slower than I wanted. Close enough to try though.
-have lots of steering angle before the rim hits the A-arm
-My wheels are too short to get the body proportions I wanted. Oh well, the cost of running a cheap tire size.
-I don't think I am going to be able to run rear exit exhaust. My engine is very buzzy at higher rpms so I wanted to shut it up as much as
possible.
Anyhow, a good feeling to finally have a car instead of just a chassis. The only down point is I am running out if cheap things to do so saving money
is imminent.
Some pics.
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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Miks15
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 07:39 PM |
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looking good... and be prepared for alot of...
Your steering wheels on the wrong side!
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 07:41 PM |
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Suspension might be a little firm 
Looks good
Mmmmmmmm supercharged V8 
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wilkingj
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 07:42 PM |
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What engine is that in there?
Looks good so far.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Benzine
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 07:45 PM |
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The mental gymnastics a landlord will employ to justify immoral actions is clinically fascinating. Just because something is legal doesn't make
it moral.
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 17/5/09 at 09:01 PM |
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Wow ! Big garage
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 06:10 AM |
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Nice
Your drive belt seems a tad loose
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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l0rd
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 08:37 AM |
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What is that in the tranny tunel?
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l0rd
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 09:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Miks15
looking good... and be prepared for alot of...
Your steering wheels on the wrong side!
The steering wheel is on the correct side.
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C10CoryM
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| posted on 18/5/09 at 04:32 PM |
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Sorry to dissapoint but its just a V6
3.8L factory supercharged from a FWD Buick regal. Same engine in the Pontiac GTP. Stock rating is 245bhp, 280ft/lbs. I should be at 300bhp and
300ft/lbs so I figured it was enough for now. More power is easy to get if not.
Suspension is going to be firm until I know my final weights  . Shocks are too expensive to guess on.
Loose drive belt is easily fixed by installing the alternator.
Garage is big, but it costs me $$$ every month
Only thing in the tranny tunnel is the transmission. There is a 3rd link on top for the rear differential so I assume that's what you are
after. I hate suspension bind so I went with a 3-link rear suspension (+ panhard). Gives me lots of travel, with easy antisquat adjustment. Only
down side is it takes away some elbow room.
The only place I can drive my car that would make my steering wheel on the wrong side is Guyana. I can't see myself going for that long of a
roadtrip so I decided to stick with LHD :p
Thanks for the comments guys.
Cory
"Our watchword evermore shall be: The Maple Leaf Forever!"
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RK
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| posted on 19/5/09 at 12:12 PM |
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Hey coming along! Big step getting things rolling, n'est-ce pas?
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