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by MD
Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:48 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Roll Cages
Replies: 87
Views: 61605

Roll Cages

What are you guys using these days for materials?

Chrome Molly?
Aluminium?
Mild Steel?

If you are using Chrome Molly, what do you make the gussets out of?
by MD
Thu Jun 16, 2005 3:45 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 197
Views: 110847

Suspension

This one maybe for you Baz but anyone who knows the score, please chime in. I believe the rear "A"frame can be cut to set the rear wheel geometry up better for racing applications. Questions: How is this done What size cuts are made? Where? Illustration ? How much camber are we aiming for?...
by MD
Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:26 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Idle and Low RPM Miss
Replies: 2
Views: 2753

Electrical

Just some broad clues for you to work through. Misfiring under load could be from: Faulty coil Faulty Capacitor Faulty HT leads Poor Ground Poor B+ Faulty plugs Faulty Computer Work through each area at a time to eliminate it and you may get your answer if it is electrical. Substitution is a good wa...
by MD
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:28 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Gearbox & Differential
Replies: 27
Views: 17443

Gearbox and Diff

Hey Jim, Thanks for the schnitzel and I am glad it wasn't a pork sausage. :D You got me really thinking with all the info. At the end of the day (being at the end of the world too) there may not be too much I can do about sourcing the components all the way from the motherland but I will try my hard...
by MD
Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:28 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Finally a solution to low power in electrical system !
Replies: 15
Views: 12035

Electrical

DaveH

The wiring does not need to be altered because the current demand remains the same but it is more readily available fo use. That is all. A lack of current due to a small output will cause faulting problems so this arrangment fixes them.
by MD
Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:12 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Finally a solution to low power in electrical system !
Replies: 15
Views: 12035

Electrical

Total current demand by the GTV6 system with all accessories running is between 82-85 amps.
by MD
Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Tire sizing for a Balacco
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Tyres

Agree with Greg re tyre size. Based on your rim width, you should stick with the 205x55x15. The larger tyre is too big for the rim width.
by MD
Sat Jun 11, 2005 6:13 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: 1988 milano 2.5 automatic US model
Replies: 3
Views: 3175

Fuel

doozie From my best understanding of what you are saying about the problem, I think this is one that needs a mechanic to test drive the vehicle and observe and try to replicate the symptoms. From that some diagnosis can be made. Otherwise it could be any number of things. As for not being imported l...
by MD
Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:54 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Gearbox & Differential
Replies: 27
Views: 17443

Differential

Cooking with gas Jim. Great info. I suppose I have two choices. Try and source these diff ratio sets as new (if they are still available) or source them from old cars that had them fitted. So the sticky end is and so I can begin my search, can you give me a clue as to which models used these diff ra...
by MD
Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:40 pm
Forum: Suspension, Steering, Wheels, Tires
Topic: Tire sizing for a Balacco
Replies: 5
Views: 4079

Tyres

What's the rim width?
by MD
Sat Jun 11, 2005 3:26 pm
Forum: Cooling system, Heating and Air conditioning
Topic: GTV6 Tropic-Aire refill quantity
Replies: 12
Views: 15037

Airconditioning

Hi Murray In short, I don't believe the tropic air mods were ever imported to Oz. Could be wrong but never seen one. If you are looking for a change over evap unit try Formula King rated at 18,000 BTu's. I recommend a parallel flow condensor as big as you can fit behind the grill. Seal the space bet...
by MD
Fri Jun 10, 2005 2:02 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself - Gallery
Topic: Mats Strandberg (SWE)
Replies: 785
Views: 360166

Introduce yourself

Call that a beach ? Mate, our beach is long enough to wrap Europe twice around and up your fooshoo for a stopper! Now that's beach ! But I agree with you. What we need is to go commercial and set up an Alfa Ice Cream Kiosk on the beach and you know, check out the customers, er, I mean spread the Alf...
by MD
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:52 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suggested Racing Chapter Premise
Replies: 12
Views: 11216

Suggested Racing Chapter Premise

I know that it seems like a crazy conflict. Have a competitive race car but tell everyone how it's made up and instantly loose your competitive edge ! I fully appreciate that that this type of information is not possible to obtain. The similarity lies in JimK's dilemma about trying to help all of us...
by MD
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:07 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Gearbox & Differential
Replies: 27
Views: 17443

Dear Mr Guest, wellcome... How weird is that Jim? While I got your attention, got a question for you Mr Guest. Judging by what the pit crew are telling me which is that there are no shorter diffs for a transaxle than 43:10, and this ratio didn't have an LSD, is it possible to graft an LSD into a 43:...
by MD
Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:21 am
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Suspension
Replies: 197
Views: 110847

Suspension

Thanks Guys, I can work with that.