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May 30, 2010 21:47:58 GMT
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a couple of photos of the car I took in the sun yesterday.   ive driven about 100 odd k's in this and it feels great to drive! its not set up at all but it feels very sure footed on the road. I'm going to start prettying things up now (the back end is all still bare steel and dirt underneath) ill take some pics of the finished sub frame when its all painted. your pal, sheepers. |
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Last Edit: May 30, 2010 21:48:54 GMT by sheepers
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wow, thats is gorgeous, any plans to supercharge ?
i have a deep love for the 1uz, its an amazing engine as you are well aware.
high HP without even changing HG's
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thanks man.
might stick a supercharger on it one day.
but if i want to go fast ive got my other one...........
this one is going to be a cruzer, thats the plan anyway.
plans have been known to change.
your pal,
sheepers.
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May 31, 2010 18:56:01 GMT
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WOW.
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Hello,
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to ask this, but I am in need of some expert advice. I would really be indebted for some honest feedback.
I have a 1976 Toyota Celica, with some brake problems. Originally thought it was the master cylinder , but upon further inspection it is the Brake Proportioning Valve.
I've checked everywhere for a replacement, and can't seem to find one. I'm sad to say that my car could be permanently inoperable unless I find one?
In your experience, is there another proportioning valve (from another make/model) that could work? Could maybe a universal valve be augmented to work, or does anyone know a place that may have such a part?
Thanks a lot everyone/anyone who can help!
-gsquirrel
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i used a proportioning valve like this one,  works fine. you don't need to have the factory valve, but you do need something that has a residual pressure circuit in it (the one above does not have this) if you still have the drum brakes on the back. I'm sure someone with some expertise in the brake field will be able to help you out. sheepers. |
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I'm havig a glass of wine.
why are you having a glass of wine sheepers?
because there are no more holes that need welding up in my car, there are standards approved rear seatbelt mounts welded in the rear. there is no more welding required, thats why!!
my sheepers, you must be pretty happy that you've finally finished welding bits to your car?
yes, curse word yes, yes. its a pretty big milestone considering how much had to be done.
now ive only got a few things left, the biggest of which is making the front coilovers, to do and it will be legal.
sweet.
i don't think it will go through first time, you know how it is, they always have to find something wrong, even if its windscreen wiper blades. but wont be long now.
i think you deserve another glass of wine!!
so do i.
your pal,
sheepers
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today was one of those days when i should have stayed in bed. however, given a total all out assault by the gods of speed to derail any attempts i made to progress i still managed to get something done. this is the finished item. arms are HPC silver, new nolithane bushes, rear diff cover is HPC red (mandatory for certification is a red diff) and the cradle is just spray bomb black.     and here are some abysmal photos of the floor. its got a coat of POR 15 on it, the wheel wells will get some other paint for wheel wells that i have. probably tomorrow.    the subframe is in the car now. with any luck i wont have to take it back out for a good long while. ill take some pics of that tomorrow. the car is going for certification on the 28th, which is pretty cool, i have front struts to make and a list of little things to take care of but its pretty close now. christ I'm knackerd...... your pal, sheepers |
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some pics of the subframe in the car.      its all bolted in and finished. so happy about that...... front struts to make now, they will be the standard MR2 insert/RA28 tube cut down with a threaded sleeve on the outside. ive used to strut out of my 23 as a mock up and it will clear, ill have to put the threaded sleeve a bit further up the strut to clear the wheel but i can still get the ride height i want no problem. will be making them tomorrow. if i can get the bits.... your pal, sheepers. |
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That looks a touch nicer than my live rear axle covered in surface rust.....
Whats the width of that setup hub face to hub face?.....
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i made it the same as stock celica, 1350 face to face (i think, or is it 1370, one of the two.....)
i wanted to run uber dish on the back and at some point in the future ill get some custom wheels made with yet more dish. so i made it pretty narrow.
sheepers.
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Jun 20, 2010 21:01:04 GMT
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100% totally stunning, I hope one day to build something this awesome!
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Sierra - here we go again! He has an illness, it's not his fault.
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it all legal now.
passed engineering and safety with no issues. so its got plates and rego and i intend to drive it heaps.
I'm going to start very soon, like now.
your pal,
sheepers.
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suj
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amazing work, gorgeous car, and amazing sound too a lot of hard work went into it mate, fair play  |
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Amazing read - congrats on that car mate - just an epic build
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Aug 13, 2010 22:39:56 GMT
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well ive done about 2000K's in this car now. ive driven it to work every day since it got legal.
the only thing that has happened is a relay (brand new bosh one) stopped working, but i fixed that pretty smartly.
been slowly putting sound deadening in it and restoring and replacing the bits of interior trim that i have.
the V8 is so sweet. its completely different to driving my other one. when you stand on the throttle it goes right now, no turbo spooling, just thrust.
and the rear end is so planted. its worlds away from a live rear axle. the cornering grip is phenomenal!!!
i need to reco my steering rack because its curse word. i took a gamble on the second hand one i bought and lost. no biggie, it works, just not as well as id like.
apart from that I'm going to keep driving it.
in fact, I'm off to see my dad right now.
your pal,
sheepers.
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Love it  Great to see more cars from N.Z on here, especially one as incredible as this! |
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Aug 14, 2010 11:38:46 GMT
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Wow.
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