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by ZROSSA
Fri Nov 18, 2016 6:55 pm
Forum: The Saloon
Topic: Marlboro race car
Replies: 4
Views: 4203

Re: Marlboro race car

Pretty cool and nicely done. Some things I don't get. The roll cage is shit! I realize its built to be a replica so a modern Jungle gym is not in order but hell...At least move the bars around so your not putting loads in to the middle of them. I think you could make that cage 20-30% stiffer using t...
by ZROSSA
Sun May 15, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Engine - Mechanical - Electrical
Topic: Brain Transplant
Replies: 8
Views: 4857

Re: Brain Transplant

Wow!

That's a pretty big jump in power.Well done! I always thought that the filters and AFM's on these things were holding them back.

I have almost done my battery relocation. I will grab some pic's this afternoon and put them up for you.

Cheers,

Douglas
by ZROSSA
Sun May 01, 2016 12:50 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Re: ZROSSA'S 79 635

Howdy Chris, Ideally it would be in the left rear where the jack is. I cant see myself putting it there though, so I guess it will tuck up next to the left rear wheel well as close to the fire wall as I can get it. I think if the battery is sealed then you don't have to worry about venting but I wil...
by ZROSSA
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Re: ZROSSA'S 79 635

The previous owner at some stage messed around with the rear springs so that they were no longer captive. I thought I had better pull them out and remedy the situation. As some of you might remember, I bought a set of coilovers from an early Evo that I was going to use as parts. I looked at retrofit...
by ZROSSA
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Re: ZROSSA'S 79 635

The gravel is just a very thin layer. Under neath is what we call red metal. We use it to make our driveways and so forth around here. When compacted it goes like concrete. Solid as a rock!

D
by ZROSSA
Thu Mar 24, 2016 8:15 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Re: ZROSSA'S 79 635

A little more progress. I started to fill in the trim holes. I was originally just going to do the upper ones but had to take the lower ones off as well to attack a bit of rust and I really like the look without them. I will fill those over Easter. I have also trial fitted the front spoiler I made. ...
by ZROSSA
Fri Jan 08, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Advice on rear suspension
Replies: 26
Views: 14630

Re: Advice on rear suspension

I don't think it would be bottoming if it was just sports in the rear. There really is only three other things to check other than springs. Diff mount, Subframe mounts and the rear strut mounts at the top of the springs. Springs do were out and sag....Start with them.

D
by ZROSSA
Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:47 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Thanks for the encouragement! Chris, The brakes are standard with braided brake lines. The car has been siting in front of my winery for about a year now so I am just trying to get it back on its feet and moving again. In the shed is a 260z that I have been building for a number of years to go have ...
by ZROSSA
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

The new brake brake pads arrive today so I should be able to get all the suspension buttoned up this weekend. As it stands at the moment I have a 15mm spacer in the rear and 20mm spacer in the front. These are just what was around the shed but it has worked out surprisingly well. I will keep the rea...
by ZROSSA
Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

I have been sneaking into the shed when possible and have managed to get a few things done. I have now mounted the front coil overs. The camber plates required a bit of modification to the top of the towers. I didn't like the fact that I had to remove a bit of the "lip" at the rear so I ma...
by ZROSSA
Sun Oct 18, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 Chassis hand brake cable....
Replies: 9
Views: 4743

Wow Don!

That chassis is so clean! I thought I had done a pretty god job with mine but yours puts it to shame.

Thanks for the photos. It clears a few things up.

cheers,

Douglas
by ZROSSA
Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:03 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: e12 Chassis hand brake cable....
Replies: 9
Views: 4743

e12 Chassis hand brake cable....

Howdy All, I just put the rear subframe back in the car yesterday and I cant remember how the hand brake cable is routed. Does it go over or under the subframe? does any one have a photo? I think I have lots a few of the brackets. These things happen when you are doing 4 cars at the same time! Cheer...
by ZROSSA
Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:23 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

The new beam angle is 9 degrees. I have changed the mount from horizontal to vertical. There are locking half nuts that can be moved up or down to adjust camber. Toe is adjusted by moving the "jack screw" in or out. It has a right hand tread on one side and a left hand tread on the other. ...
by ZROSSA
Fri Oct 02, 2015 5:08 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

Sorry about that ending. It was my first time posting a photo as well! Must now go grab a wine and look at the tits section to celebrate! Back now.....So my plans for the car are pretty simple. Big feet, suspension that can handle them and an engine that can cause them grief. The car also needs to l...
by ZROSSA
Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: ZROSSA'S 79 635
Replies: 16
Views: 11713

ZROSSA'S 79 635

Howdy all, I have been making a bit of progress on the 79 so I thought I would start a project thread. A first for me! I bought this car in 2008 from a fellow up north and decided it would be wise to drive back the 1000 kms home. Bit of a mistake. It leaked petrol from the tank and the head lights d...
by ZROSSA
Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Bushings for the e12 based big Six
Replies: 2
Views: 2626

I haven't got that far. I suspect I will be burning them out. If any one has a write up i'm all ears.

Cheers,

D
by ZROSSA
Thu Sep 10, 2015 8:01 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Bushings for the e12 based big Six
Replies: 2
Views: 2626

Bushings for the e12 based big Six

Howdy all, I have been waiting for over 12 months now for my local engineer to make some bushings for me for the front end of my 79 635. In a fit of desperation i had another troll around the net last night and found some. Superflex in the U.K. now make some!!! Woo Hoo! The are listed under the 2002...
by ZROSSA
Sun Jul 26, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: widening rear track..
Replies: 0
Views: 1791

widening rear track..

Howdy all, I am in the process of making the rear trailing arms adjustable on my 79. I have noticed that because I am using spherical bearings i could offset the arms to the out side up to 25mm and hence increase the track. Does anyone know how much extra offset the drive shafts can accommodate? Che...
by ZROSSA
Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Coil Over discussion (changed title)
Replies: 19
Views: 10756

Hi Eric, Mine is a bit mix and match from parts I have collected over the years. Its a 79 so the e12 chassis. The front is coil overs with struts originally from and Evo 7. I have bump steer spacers that have been offset to widen the front track about 20mm each side. Caster has increased about 2 deg...
by ZROSSA
Thu Apr 09, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Coil Over discussion (changed title)
Replies: 19
Views: 10756

Eric, I am in the process of playing with my suspension as well.... Coil overs front to rear and a reasonable change in the rear geometry. I think its important to remember how every thing works together. On the front, the hub is located to the strut so that the strut top and all the suspension arms...
by ZROSSA
Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: My Project
Topic: Spasso's Euro 635 #5546139
Replies: 160
Views: 104395

They look just like mine. I just sold them to a friend who has a red 79 635.

Your going to have a twin down under!

Douglas
by ZROSSA
Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Building E24 635 Race Car
Replies: 253
Views: 199067

Nice work!

Quick question. What method did you use to fill the holes from the trim being removed. I would like to do the same to my car but am worried about leaving a future place to rust if i fill it with weld.

cheers,

Douglas
by ZROSSA
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:12 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: I.E. Has Rear subframe bushings for E12 based E24's -
Replies: 2
Views: 2822

I.E. Has Rear subframe bushings for E12 based E24's -

Howdy all. Just a heads up. They might not have them on the web site yet. It seems that they were not happy with the quality of the standard ones available and have made some heavy duty ones. As far as I could find they are the only up graded ones available. (I.E. is Ireland engineering) And while o...
by ZROSSA
Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: My Project
Topic: Building E24 635 Race Car
Replies: 253
Views: 199067

It might pay to put the cage in before you get stiffer springs. The body will be acting as a spring as well. I found that when playing with my 260z there was a point at where adding stiffer springs didn't make any difference. We then tied in the cage much better and were able to drop the spring rate...
by ZROSSA
Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: Suspension - Steering - Brakes
Topic: Dropping rear subframe
Replies: 10
Views: 5001

Thanks guys, I had the feeling there was more to the hand brake then met the eye. looking forward to getting this out. I have had the plans drawn and on my desk for years for the on car adjustable rear end. It will be kind of like the Dtm m3 rear except with out compensation for roll center. It will...