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I won't repeat the full engineering story but most dual axles are not legally required for this load it is more that the axles should be engineered appropriately for the load. I think it is clear you are paying for a highly engineered and overspecced trailed with Nevco (single Vs tandem axle debate aside). George there is an incredibly nice guy to deal with and almost exclusively only sell to guys carrying precious cargo/comercial carrying needs. he has never had a single incident with his trailers other than a few finish problems with a bad powdercoat which he returned the trailer from adelaide to NSW at his expense to fix (a few rust spots started to appear lol) and a gaurd which had a bolt come loose and rubbed on a tyre which after about a 400k trip was worn but otherwise intact. I dont think george is the type to bullshit you when you are spending this sort of cash. I can't remember the tyre specs exactly except to say that each tyre is rated to 1500kg and are Khumo. he was happy to sell me a tandem axle. the angle of approach changes from 3 degrees to 5-6 degrees and I would be up for 4k more (which really isnt a factor as far as I am concerned considering the cost of the load). He essentially offers a lifetime warranty if you arent a dickhead and dont abuse the trailer. any way, getting it. hope it does the job. it will have a pit trolley which will fit nitrogen cylinder for air jacks and tyres, 8 wheels, tools and 6 jerry cans. specs: Fully optioned painted GLOSS CHARCOAL 3200kg ATM with 1970mm wide x 5780mm long deck (centre cladding in tie down material, HI RISE swing arm (for vehicle access when loaded), 3000lb winch with remote mounted control plug (and RADIO REMOTE CONTROL), 1200mm stone guard with white powder coating, stainless steel tyre rack, trailer spare on lockable mount, DOUBLE integrated storage (250L capacity) with white powder coated lockable doors), Fulton F2 jockey wheel

buying a trailer and have a few questions. single versus tandem axle trailers for 2 tonne load. Looking at the Nevco line of trailers. the Nevco guys reckon their single axle trailer is more than suitable. they also reckon their single axle handles very well at highway speeds and is very manoeuvrable. I discussed tandem axle stability, loads etc and they are confident of their design and engineering. they do have a tandem axle but said it wasn't necessary. Anyone know of guys using them? they aren't cheap as you can imagine but seem to be well specced and well made form the limited reports I have, though I don't actually know anyone who has one personally. I have access to a demo/low km one which is up for sale rated to 2900kg (2100kg load).

mate I have no idea, will check for you though

yeah I think the fronts are 24/64 - 18

yeah I have never used a front cup slick but I think they are 240 and maybe smaller diameters than the rears some of the guys us on the R35 here is a link to the pdf with info on tyre setup etc http://www.michelinman.com/media/en-US/pdf/motorsports/Michelin_Race_Tire_Catalog.pdf

actually the auto does work really well. at least without a load behind. hope it holds up ok. doesnt come off boost so much. the hill up to my house on one approach is very steep. previously almost came to a stop. now it just keeps pulling all the way

Trevor Schumack from 'European technique/track tyres is the distributor for Michelin slicks. Not so sure about any advice you'll get from him (unless you are in a Porsche) but he has always delivered tyres on time from Vic to Qld and is reliable. As marlin says, you will need lots of camber. Requirements vary from cat to car but I tun about 4.5 front and 2.5 rear. Pyrometer is your friend, run outside 5-8 degrees C cooler than inside to have camber right ( assuming you are measuring temps after really pushing the car hard- otherwise your readings won't be relevant). There us a Michelin PDF on slick set up/ pressures/camber/temps on the web. Search Michelin slick setup or something similar.

Previous peak power of about 99rwkw arrived at over 4000rpm, now comes on at 2200!

sound doesn't quite do it justice but here it is anyway

haha, you bet havent done any off road driving so keen to give it a go sometime for sure.

now some eye candy... super clean

got the car back tonight.all I can say is... wow. superclean. the Mercury guys have really done a good job. took some better pics (all other stuff was off my phone's camera). also have a video which I will post soon. first up, Dyno sheet

filter and 4 inch intake

note the 'stock' cat dump pipe being wrapped

I can't see any mechanism on that Zimmerman frame to control Bernies 'F duct'. Essential in any 80 year old

I dont have the dyno graph but it pumped out a staggering 99 rwkw b

Plenty of patrol lovers back through the pages. Fineline (Noel) is a big fan of the 4.8L patrol!

FMIC

Nice work Harry, looks like lots of fun. Do they run these style of events at places other than willowbank park?

yes, actually that was the only method we were planning on doing but holding off for now.

Thanks Paul. Might wait and see how the car goes etc before committing. some updates from thismorning; Exhaust manifold coated and wrapped, turbo fitted up. Dumps installed. (as you can see the external wastegate not in pic) Remainder of the 3 inch exhaust going in today, Autronic ECU also being installed.

hey guys, I get the car back next Wednesday. I plan on driving it for a bit before getting the LPG conversion done. anyway, I had a question about lpg conversion shops in Brisbane. I was looking at using "autogas systems" AutoGas Systems anyone have anything to report back about the work here? Thanks in advance. Mark

yep, Datsun's and Radicals side by side, living in harmony lol.

with the carbon bar in my sig, everything is a problem. on the stock lip, i still needed small ramps to get the 1100mm under the car or so that the front central jack point is located.

jack has a nice low profile, reaches way under my 35. also has a high lift to about 730mm from memory