My car update

enthuzed · Post by **enthuzed** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:33 am

MrBishi wrote:
Rear struts will be shortened not to lower car more, but improve travel. At the moment there would be about 20mm to the bump stop.

That wouldn't be fun to drive then, in fact probably dangerous...

rob440 · Post by **rob440** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:52 pm

Like the height wheels and the color.
looks real goooooooood has an exotic "ferrari" look.
I want one

leoca · Post by **leoca** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:05 pm

Looks great Anthony :) .Nice to know the sigma turbo manifold worked so well for you too.

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:52 pm

beautiful car mate :beer

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:48 am

I still love those rims mate. :beer Top choice.

MrBishi · Post by **MrBishi** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:18 pm

Bolted new billet flywheel and clutch from 'competition clutch' in the US. New assembly ~14kg old assembly ~21kg

Also put 3.9:1 diff gears in and new bearings and seals. Note diff jig (made for Ford 9" adapted to starion) and home-made special tool no 11tythree. Anyone in QLD contemplating a diff build is more than welcome to borrow.

Better pic of exhaust

Additional 3" entry to air-box and modified lower filter holder for more airflow. Definetly made a difference. Excuse the shitty welds - I'm still learning how to drive my tig better.

Got going last night and not happy with some driveline chatter that has developed. I'm confident it's not the diff, so suspect the flywheel & clutch. I'm reserving judgement for when I diagnose what the problem is. Clutch is also fairly vicious and I'm not making enough power to justify the harshness. Will probably swap for full face.
Farking annoying, but that is what you get playing with cars.

MR Bender · Post by **MR Bender** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:30 pm

yer it will be you clutch plate not the best driving clutch you could get.

i hate diffs but you made it look easy!

:D

your car is sex on wheel!!!!!!

fugazi · Post by **fugazi** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 7:48 pm

MrBishi wrote:... Excuse the shitty welds - I'm still learning how to drive my tig better.

Rule #1,2&3 when TIG-welding is CLEAN, CLEAN and CLEAN again!
#4 would be... dont hurry...
It realy cant be too clean before you start welding...
And, dont forget to clean the added material, and no greasy gloves!

greenstaz82 · Post by **greenstaz82** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:04 am

what sort of clamping pressure u got on that clutch ? .

MrBishi · Post by **MrBishi** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:54 am

Dunno much about the clutch. Bought through http://www.starquestclub.com/forum/inde ... opic=85751
The sellers testimonials that 'even my grandmother drove it' with the HD clutch would be fairly generous. The 4 pack sold centre in my Lancer is easier to drive than this (maybe the lack of low down torque in a heavy car is the difference).

www.18u · Post by **www.18u** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:56 am

While the starquest forums is great, some things i have read there make me wonder about some of the products available (eg mookeeh or kdm)

The cars looking sweet Anthony!

NachoMan · Post by **NachoMan** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:15 pm

Awesome car man!
The wheels are dead sexy! Mmm Simmons FR's are my favourite!
:drool:

Website · Post by **WidebodyWoody** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:54 am

Hey anthony, did you end up finding out what was wrong with your car? Clutch or diff or else? I need a new clutch and am waiting to see if it will be the clutch causing you issues. Cheers mate.

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:25 pm

Car is looking schmokin' hot, Anthony. Well done. :pimp

I am having widey withdrawals again....

MrBishi · Post by **MrBishi** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:15 pm

WidebodyWoody wrote:Hey anthony, did you end up finding out what was wrong with your car? Clutch or diff or else? I need a new clutch and am waiting to see if it will be the clutch causing you issues. Cheers mate.

Not yet! Currently out of the country and not had a chance to look at it. On my priority list when I get home.

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