Buffy Is Almost Back !

[MountainRunner]

Hey Guys,

I'm excited to report that Buffy is almost back to normal. (yes my cars name is Buffy the V8 slayer, I've watched early 1990's Bathurst reruns one too many times lol).

Anyway, I have had all four mag wheels rolled and repaired to get them round again. The process damaged the outside lip of the wheels so I painted them black. Not too sure if I like it or not at this stage and I am contemplating painting the rims just black. Any comments ?

The guard has also been fixed and looks great. Just need to give her a full polish now.

Yesterday I was at Mick's from Signature Performance and we changed every fluid in the car. The front and rear diff oil was a bit burned along with the gearbox oil, the engine oil was bad and the 4WD oil was yuk. We did the proper bleed using the wire under the kicker panel to run the 4WD pump. The flow was sad for the first few runs of the pump but as the new oil came through the flow also improved. I'm hoping to notice a better response from the 4WD system next time I hit the track.

So next is a catch can and a tuning session on the dyno. Then I should be right for track day.

On the handling front, I have front camber adjusters coming and should be ready. I'll probably run the street tyres at the track to get a baseline of where I'm at.

Many of you know this has been a long process getting her back running. I can't wait to get into some cruises etc once she is all sorted.

[prego]

glad to hear i think matt black would look very nice for your mags

may i ask what happened?

[Dan_B]

that looks hot, quick question where did you get your rims repaired, i need one of my RS8's fixed.

[Col-GTSX]

Many of you know this has been a long process getting her back running.

Yeah that long that i have never even seen this car...

[SirSkyline]

ive seen it once haha

good work paul

[predator]

I saw it run once too! (but only once )

Black rims can look not too bad with the marone..

[MountainRunner]

The rim repair guy is down the gold coast, his name is Noel 55376380. Price was really good. I just gave him all four wheels. Nice to not have that vibration anymore. I think they got damaged from age, potholes and ripplestrips.

She has been off the road for a while, the car was perfect until I started some mods that didn't go so well. But all of that has been sorted now and I have a two stage plan with Mick to get her where I want. Can't wait. I have missed so many cool events.

[frankxinyu]

i didnt even know you had a skyline, Paul...

good to see its coming along.

[Mud]

charcoal is the new black

[MountainRunner]

lol, is that like 250rwkw is the new 200rwkw.

[arbess]

so how much did it cost to get your rims balance etc etc???

[MountainRunner]

bit over $300. I think it depends on the condition a bit as well. I have one egg shaped wheel, two buckled and one twisted.

[Benno31]

Congrats Paul!

I look forward to seeing you driving something other then a Ford Laser!! SSV indeed.

[SMR33]

This is great news Paul...finally she's back on teh road (well sooo close now)

[Bobjones]

Whens it coming out to QR to take on the EVO...

[MountainRunner]

I think I know which EVO you refer to when you say "the EVO". Just remember who wrote the timing software lol

[BND]

Paul, look forward to being able to see you enjoy all your hard work at trackday!

[MountainRunner]

Thanks BND.

Mick from Signature spent a few hours on the dyno today and she is running very nicely now. Can't wait to have a good drive at the track.

Paul

[EVO Cam]

Car is looking good my man! Hope everything goes well with the tune & we see you at the track so I can slay you.... hehe

[MountainRunner]

Brake problem seems to be a cracked fitting on the vacum canister. So that should be fixed very soon.

I am loving the response and power of the tune!!!