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Post #546

$100 spark plugs WTF - iridium ?
cant you get copper plugs to suit ?
I run coppers in my turbo car, I assume you can get them for an old Excel

nodrog
Post #547

I think there should be a cost factor applied to the points system. There should be an inverse factor applied to the amount spent and the place achieved therefore the more you spend the more you are penalised......... cos then I'll win everything!!!!

So far I have spent $104.95!!!

Car = free (have a sponsor)
Seat = $60
Wheels =$30
exhaust =$14.95
Labour, blood, sweat and tears = free (until "she who must be obeyed" expects compensation for the amount of time I spend in the shed)

Still needed:-

Tyres x2 = +/- $200 (who sells the Achilles??)
cage = DIY (getting the steel this weekend)
Harness = free
Springs = $200 which is better Pedders or King??
Shocks = $200 approx
Pod filter = $15 off the Repco tomorrow
Dry ice = $30
Trailer = $750
Respray = Free (have a sponsor!!!!)

Therefore total on track cost including trailer is likely to be around $1500 - 1800 woo hoo!!!! Without the trailer under a grand!!! Now thats what I call budget racing!!!!

chris davey
Post #548

how the hell did you get a sponsor for excel sprint series that has only just started?

Got any other free/cheap cars laying around?

nodrog
Post #549

I have another as spares but it is a 1993 X2 auto!!!! and the motor is a bit old but it is being rebuilt for next year when I get to do the whole series!!!!

And I actually have 3 sponsors!!!! Just business friends/acquaintences who are willing to help out.

trackattack
Post #550

QUOTE (nodrog @ Mar 19 2010, 11:27 AM) *
Springs = $200 which is better Pedders or King??


pedders front and kings rear.

NISMOgemini
Post #551

QUOTE (trackattack @ Mar 19 2010, 12:34 PM) *
pedders front and kings rear.


whats the reason for the mix and match???
iv always avoided pedders

trackattack
Post #552

QUOTE (NISMOgemini @ Mar 19 2010, 12:39 PM) *
whys that???


If your buying the off the shelf lowered springs for a hyundai excel
AFAIK
the pedders front is stiffer than the kings front
and the kings rear is stiffer than the pedders rear

-==L=a=N=c=E==-
Post #553

the more i see of the sprint day pictures, the more i want to get in on this series....

unfortionately all the spare money is being sucked up into the wedding.... i'll have to wait until next year!

chris davey
Post #554

QUOTE (-==L=a=N=c=E==- @ Mar 19 2010, 01:23 PM) *
the more i see of the sprint day pictures, the more i want to get in on this series....

unfortionately all the spare money is being sucked up into the wedding.... i'll have to wait until next year!


discount wedding dress/cake mate. Too easy :thumbsup:

wasas
Post #555

QUOTE (-==L=a=N=c=E==- @ Mar 19 2010, 01:23 PM) *
the more i see of the sprint day pictures, the more i want to get in on this series....

unfortionately all the spare money is being sucked up into the wedding.... i'll have to wait until next year!

LANCE!! Come race mate! its wicked fun :thumbsup:

trackattack
Post #556

I was picturing a lakeside wedding reception :thumbsup:

-==L=a=N=c=E==-
Post #557

welp, my soon to be grandmother in law has an excel..... i'm keeping an eye on it. Hahaha

-==L=a=N=c=E==-
Post #558

looking at the rules, are you allowed to port and/or polish the head and manifolds?

trackattack
Post #559

QUOTE (-==L=a=N=c=E==- @ Mar 19 2010, 01:43 PM) *
looking at the rules, are you allowed to port and/or polish the head and manifolds?


Nope.
we are trying to keep costs down, so no engine modifications allowed.

-==L=a=N=c=E==-
Post #560

no worries, maybe worth clarifying that in the rules?


so what i infer, is exhaust is free except for manifold (and noise limitations), intake is free except for manifold. engine mods are limited to those that can be done without opening the engine (so something like advancing the ignition timing would be about it, leaning off the fuel with a fuel reg), no wiring mods allowed (so using resistors on temp sensors and the like are frowned on)

yes?

trackattack
Post #561

unless port and polish came factory then its not stock
adding a resistor to a temp sensor is altering the engine wiring loom

I dont really want to have to make the rules overly complicated and nail down every little item.
The general intent is have a stock driveline that is cheap.

slow bus
Post #562

comin Richard, ditch the rx7 and come racing

I have proved time and time again you makemore power with cheap spark plugs than with expensive however they dont last very long is all.

will have deatils on Monday but I think I have stumbled across the holy grail for cheap suspension upgrade for the excel :thumbsup:

tip look for a realy heavy car grab the spring and put them in a light car instant race suspension excel style, also hoping for about a 70mm drop in ride height

-==L=a=N=c=E==-
Post #563

nah keeping the rx7 for now :thumbsup:


all good, i get the point of the race series, all cheap fun!

nodrog
Post #564

Who sells the Achilles tyres??

Evaded Motorsport
Post #565

QUOTE (slow bus @ Mar 19 2010, 02:45 PM) *
comin Richard, ditch the rx7 and come racing

I have proved time and time again you makemore power with cheap spark plugs than with expensive however they dont last very long is all.

will have deatils on Monday but I think I have stumbled across the holy grail for cheap suspension upgrade for the excel :thumbsup:

tip look for a realy heavy car grab the spring and put them in a light car instant race suspension excel style, also hoping for about a 70mm drop in ride height


The problem is your dampers won't be upto the task.

DVS88
Post #566

so you should be allowed to change from p/steer to manual steer as i know its not alot of extra power but every little bit helps

trackattack
Post #567

yes you are allowed to remove the power steering if you want.
You are also allowed to install the factory power steering if you want it and dont have it.

Big_Red_
Post #568

QUOTE (trackattack @ Mar 19 2010, 10:49 AM) *
$100 spark plugs WTF - iridium ?
cant you get copper plugs to suit ?
I run coppers in my turbo car, I assume you can get them for an old Excel

Nah sorry mate i meant $100 spark plugs and service, that was with new oil etc

03osh
Post #569

so it looks like i'm stuck with my x1. the persom who was buying it on ebay pulled out of the sale(big neg for them) and they were the only bidder. i've already won the x2 for 222.50 if someone wants its in mount tambourine you have to collect it tomorrow though. otherwise i'll have to try and convince the missus to let me keep 4 cars in the yard i guess!

03osh
Post #570

haha scratch that ,missus gave me the all clear. the little x1 is back up for sale for 200

wasas
Post #571

if anyone is lokking for a cheap solid race seat...
https://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index....howtopic=541813

trackattack
Post #572

This is a chance to come and run at the sprints at Carnell Raceway that doesn't come along very often.

Easter Saturday 3rd April 1 day event
limit of 45 cars for the day
Entry fee is $100
Licensing is AASA, you can buy a license on the day for $20 or $55 for 12 months.
Minimum requirement is normal street car or race car
long clothes and helmet.
Its a Time Attack Sprint Format

For more info and to enter follow this link - http://www.trackattack.com.au/carnell
Directions - http://www.whereis.com/qld/stanthorpe/rifl...=41EE067AA2CF8B




Here is video of Lens Bluebird around Carnell.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=...p;v=fEwA6Aarwhw
trackattack
Post #573

Hey guys, which number was peeling, going to get a new one made but need to know which one.....
thanks

brendo12
Post #574

hey guys, anyone one know which wire out of the ecu is the tach signal on an x3 twin cam? its a pain in the ass with the wasted spark setup. i cant find a connector or anything obvious for it... thanks!

trackattack
Post #575

QUOTE (brendo12 @ Mar 22 2010, 07:48 PM) *
hey guys, anyone one know which wire out of the ecu is the tach signal on an x3 twin cam? its a pain in the ass with the wasted spark setup. i cant find a connector or anything obvious for it... thanks!


On the twin cam its brown with a white tracer
6th wire from the left on the top

on the X3 single cam its a white wire at No. 6

03osh
Post #576

oh this sucks. doesnt look like i can make either of the april meets because i'm going on holidays with the missus over easter and i'm gonna be broke after. grrrrrr :)

nodrog
Post #577

Hey Josh

Thats fine cos I dont think my car will be ready by then either. Should have the roll cage finished this weekend and then start on the motor and brakes.

Maybe the 2xX2s can hit the track together in May or June!!!!

03osh
Post #578

yeah gordo. fingers crossed hey

wasas
Post #579

We are on track for the circuit this weekend :) Been an epic push but are down to race suits now ;) ALMOST everything else is covered

trackattack
Post #580

QUOTE (wasas @ Mar 23 2010, 10:20 PM) *
We are on track for the circuit this weekend :) Been an epic push but are down to race suits now ;) ALMOST everything else is covered

Well done !
I don't think that my car will be ready for this weekend so I will probably be in the Datsun this Sunday.

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