grandmasterb Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Straight from Mad Matt's big mouth First of all, im a newbie on here and dont really plan to be a regular after reading all the HATIN goin on. so go easy with the crap and meh meh meh...bloody V8's...bloody tires..boo hoo!! i thought i might have a bit of FUN (after all thats why we all drift) and get myself a drifta, i have been doing Drift Demos and stuntriding at all the Supercar rounds for last 5-6 years . I went to Dubai 2 months back to film an Indian Bollywood version of "Fast and Furious" drifting up and down the biggest mountain in Dubai in a sh!tty old Skyline and Supra. My new Drifta is a Vy Commodore (commonhore..whatever!) with a Carburetted (NAscar style)Chevy Motown 454 small block in it, with a hollinger 6 speed and all the goodies i could find off Paul Morris. Paul Morris originally built this weapon so its all pretty spot on when it comes to engineering and no corners cut. Bolger gave me a big hand with settin it up, so props to the big guy (as much as i hate the fat COONT..lol). the thing hasnt as much Horsys as his with only a mere 720hp at wheels but i beat him with torque! Now im only out to have fun, the big tank weighs massive amounts so i dont think it will be that competitive with all the light weight rice burners but i know one thing for sure.....if i hit one, they will crumple first!! Before anyone hates on it, the reason i ran with what i got is the same as Bolgers, we BOTH have been sponsored by Holden and Dunlop for the past 5 years at all of the V8 Supercar rounds and dont have much choice what Holdens we can drive or what tyres to put on! The Dunlop wets are absolute crap....they last bugger all before they either fly to pieces or melt to nothing! They are specifically designed to run in the wet...not damp...but WET! i would love nothing more to run Type R spec Dunlops coz then they would be the tits! but we cant...we only run what we brung coz they are free!! thanks guys, i cant wait to have a run with all of you out there and have a ball doing it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3gtr Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Bring it to Japan and then well see how well it does against the " rice burners " as you call them.. i wonder how a rough around the edges guy like yourself manages to get the money to do these sorts of things.... boggles the mind.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3206061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtturbo Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 not a fan of the paint but good luck to ya give em hell!!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3206072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t01-100 Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Why carbs I wounder... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3206142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 Bring it to Japan and then well see how well it does against the " rice burners " as you call them..i wonder how a rough around the edges guy like yourself manages to get the money to do these sorts of things.... boggles the mind.. This is Australia cobber, with an Australian car running in the AUSTRALIAN National Series not Japan. What has someone's personal appearance have anything to do with there financial situation???? Why carbs I wounder... Because thats how Morris built the motor and its based on the nascar set up Stu. Main reason why nothing has really been changed from when the car was purchased from Paul is that its a matter of working with that you have Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3206779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jas/slo32 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 nice car man good to see a variety of cars other than silvias or 180sx also the main reason id prefer to watch the yanks drift Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3206914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3gtr Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 This is Australia cobber, with an Australian car running in the AUSTRALIAN National Series not Japan.What has someone's personal appearance have anything to do with there financial situation???? Because thats how Morris built the motor and its based on the nascar set up Stu. Main reason why nothing has really been changed from when the car was purchased from Paul is that its a matter of working with that you have just havin a lend mate. Not need to let me get to you! should smoke up alright but.. how much power does that thing have and was it slated for V8 super cars before the changes? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3207061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typevu Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Looks more NASCAR spec than drift spec but yeah props for the effort! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3207062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB32T Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 454 small block? aren't they a big block Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3207130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardman69 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Before anyone hates on it, the reason i ran with what i got is the same as Bolgers, we BOTH have been sponsored by Holden and Dunlop for the past 5 years at all of the V8 Supercar rounds and dont have much choice what Holdens we can drive or what tyres to put on!The Dunlop wets are absolute crap....they last bugger all before they either fly to pieces or melt to nothing! They are specifically designed to run in the wet...not damp...but WET! If You'd like to continue having sponsors pour bucketloads of support into your lil' hobby, I'd suggest U don't badmouth them, or their product!Love the car tho - Tuff x10,000 ! ! when U can't put up with being made to run a Holden anymore, I'll GLADLY pick up the driver's gloves again & take over the duties! I LOVE Holden & Dunlop ! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3207220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillzy Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Damn that's nice... now all we need is some Ford power!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3207242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 2, 2007 Share Posted July 2, 2007 I thought big blocks are non simased ports? Sures its not a stroked small block? Be good to see it on the track Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3209310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 If You'd like to continue having sponsors pour bucketloads of support into your lil' hobby, I'd suggest U don't badmouth them, or their product!Love the car tho - Tuff x10,000 ! ! when U can't put up with being made to run a Holden anymore, I'll GLADLY pick up the driver's gloves again & take over the duties! I LOVE Holden & Dunlop ! There used freebies and not designed for the intent of drift which HOLDEN and DUNLOP are well aware so i cant really see the problem with saying they are crap tyre which fall apart in the dry can you??? As for "bucket loads" of cash for a lil hobby as you put it, you would be supprised as the car wouldn't be there this weekend if it wasn't for the help of said sponsors and friends Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3209745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stricko Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'd have to say I like it. Carby FTW!!! Will be interesting to see how it slides though. Time will tell me guesses. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3209781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmasterb Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 I'd have to say I like it. Carby FTW!!! Will be interesting to see how it slides though. Time will tell me guesses. Well shake down 2morrow so fingers crossed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3211367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 You'll have a ball Matt and if you can unsettle Robbie at the same time then that has to good :laughing-smiley-014: The car looks tough and I can't wait to see it out there, good luck with shakedown tomoz, Caz.. Well shake down 2morrow so fingers crossed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3211456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS4WD Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Lookin forward to the plumbs of chronic cancer causing tyre shredding smokey drifts! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3221499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickR33 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 those aint dunlops on the front tho;) nice car, wonder if a chevy small block would fit in the 33... hmmm Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/174812-another-v8-to-debut-at-da-round-3/#findComment-3221511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now