Two.06l Update (twoogle)

[Swiper the Fox]

I would like to know ( if others already havent asked )Why the change of name to Swiper the Fox from Dirtgarage ? And why lose the cool avatar to be replaced with some cartoon fox ?

No real reason...i just did it because my daughter likes the character. Swiper no swiping! Ohh mann!

Your too late...you will never catch me now!

on topic

Edited March 13, 2010 by Swiper the Fox

[Cartman]

vipec still?

[Ziller]

Maybe a Motec for this one

[Swiper the Fox]

Maybe a Motec for this one

Nah still Vi-pec...Jim says its doing the job just fine. Would work better with proper crank trigger instead of factory CAS over 9500rpm. But up to 9500 the vi-pec is doing a stellar job....makes 25psi instantly on the anti-lag at 7000rpm with 25deg out of it.

the MoTeC is for the new car.

[Swiper the Fox]

Nah still Vi-pec...Jim says its doing the job just fine. Would work better with proper crank trigger instead of factory CAS over 9500rpm. But up to 9500 the vi-pec is doing a stellar job....makes 25psi instantly on the anti-lag at 7000rpm with 25deg out of it.

the MoTeC is for the new car.

The car performed reasonably well at a closed test session at Sydney Dragway on Monday...most of the day was spent trying to get some reliable data out of the car and testing the new suspension. On the first full pass it easily ran 10.1 @ 140 with quite a large lift-off straightening the car at the top of 1st gear with the data telling us the car lost around a second. Its got a lot more torque now and is a bit of a handfull but further suspension tweaks this week have the car running straighter instead of trying to drive me into the wall. Full day at CRD today perfecting the set-up so its a little easier on the driver and installing a few more goodies in the car.

Big thanks to Jim and Con at CRD who have worked tirelessly on getting it ready for the 28th.

Edited March 19, 2010 by Swiper the Fox

[Adriano]

Good to hear that CRD have come to the party rregarding track assistance, im sure there is some knowledge to be gained by all parties.

[Swiper the Fox]

Good to hear that CRD have come to the party rregarding track assistance, im sure there is some knowledge to be gained by all parties.

CRD's commitment to the car knowing that there is just one event to get it right is incredible.

Opened the shop so i could work on the car all day today. Jim made up a list of what he requested to be installed/changed and with the help of a mate we got to work. Still quite a bit to do with only a week to go...but we are determined to get the car 100% before Sunday.

Their additude and professionalism is of the highest standard...a real pleasure to work with.

[Swiper the Fox]

dp

Edited March 20, 2010 by Swiper the Fox

[ezy_09s]

Look forward to seeing it in action on the 28th & hope it will all come together for the magic number on its last hurrah..so to speak.

I think you more than deserve it considering the amount of time/ money/r&d that goes into chasing the numbers..i know to well what thats like.

For such a dedicated to the drag scene guy like yourself over the years, i hope you nail it on the day...everyone knows its true potential .

[Marko R1]

CRD's commitment to the car knowing that there is just one event to get it right is incredible.

Opened the shop so i could work on the car all day today. Jim made up a list of what he requested to be installed/changed and with the help of a mate we got to work. Still quite a bit to do with only a week to go...but we are determined to get the car 100% before Sunday.

Their additude and professionalism is of the highest standard...a real pleasure to work with.

Paul, is there anyone else I mean, in many ppls eyes jim is the best tuner and has A LOT of experience!

How many runs will u get on the day?

[Swiper the Fox]

Paul, is there anyone else I mean, in many ppls eyes jim is the best tuner and has A LOT of experience!

How many runs will u get on the day?

Here's a little something i knocked up today...weighs a ton! and used 2 meters of 6mm x 200mm flat bar (mild steel) But its minimum legal size so can only trim the mounting tabs after trial fitting.

From ANDRA General Regs

4.2.6 Flywheel Shields / Bell-housing

All other clutch equipped cars running quicker than 11.00 (1/4 mile) / 7.00 seconds (1/8 mile) are required to use a steel or titanium bell-housing or shield. A totally enclosing 360 degree, one-piece bell housing must be formed or fabricated entirely from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate and attached directly to the rear of the engine. Where used, flywheel shields must be constructed so they completely surround the clutch failure. The shield should be constructed from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate, and extend forward to a point at least 25mm (1 inch) ahead of the flywheel, and 25mm (1 inch) to the rear of the clutch and pressure plate. Shields must not be bolted to the bell-housing and should attach securely to the frame /chassis. All shields or bell-housings must be removed from the vehicle for checking during the Technical Inspection. An engine support strap made of steel or aircraft cable (chain not accepted) capable of supporting the rear of the engine in case of bell-housing failure is required on all cars, unless it is evident that the headers or frame rails will prevent the engine from dropping.

Be aware that Ballistic Blankets are NOT legal.

Edited March 23, 2010 by Swiper the Fox

[Cartman]

f**k me, i can imagine the weight in it :S however i'd hate to think of what the price would be like to do one out of titanium lol

[superjet760]

Holy shit Paul,

All because some f**kwit had a cast flywheel explode.

what a mission but hey its done now.

A titanium can for a doorslammer is $5000 but you can only buy one to suit a lenco so the way paul has done it is the only way.

[XRATED]

All because some f**kwit had a cast flywheel explode.

Yeah in 1985...

The rules havnt been revised in 25years...

Nice hoop paul. You going to sell it when you part it out??? ha ha ha

ANDRA is going to have to review they're rules and regulations if they plan to stay viable in the next 10 years. As an organisation, they turn away from anything new: Vehicles, technology, good buisness practice.

As the "Import" generation gets older, we're bound to spend more time and money on racing... Why can't the ANDRA see that?

It's not just "imports" but all modern hi-po cars on the drag strip.

Maybe we all should start supporting "independant" drag facilities... Or private test sesions on air-strips- Standing mile, style of thing.

[Swiper the Fox]

Yeah in 1985...

The rules havnt been revised in 25years...

Nice hoop paul. You going to sell it when you part it out??? ha ha ha

ANDRA is going to have to review they're rules and regulations if they plan to stay viable in the next 10 years. As an organisation, they turn away from anything new: Vehicles, technology, good buisness practice.

As the "Import" generation gets older, we're bound to spend more time and money on racing... Why can't the ANDRA see that?

It's not just "imports" but all modern hi-po cars on the drag strip.

Maybe we all should start supporting "independant" drag facilities... Or private test sesions on air-strips- Standing mile, style of thing.

It would cost you more in freight than to build it...lol.

Ill send you the final drawings and material list/sizes once the design is perfected...the above is only prototype but will get me through scruiteneering this weekend.

[XRATED]

It would cost you more in freight than to build it...lol.

Ill send you the final drawings and material list/sizes once the design is perfected...the above is only prototype but will get me through scruiteneering this weekend.

That would be super handy...

(for my titanium hoop)Bah ha ha ha... I'm so funny. Steel, blaaa.

[STATUS]

Here's a little something i knocked up today...weighs a ton! and used 2 meters of 6mm x 200mm flat bar (mild steel) But its minimum legal size so can only trim the mounting tabs after trial fitting.

From ANDRA General Regs

4.2.6 Flywheel Shields / Bell-housing

All other clutch equipped cars running quicker than 11.00 (1/4 mile) / 7.00 seconds (1/8 mile) are required to use a steel or titanium bell-housing or shield. A totally enclosing 360 degree, one-piece bell housing must be formed or fabricated entirely from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate and attached directly to the rear of the engine. Where used, flywheel shields must be constructed so they completely surround the clutch failure. The shield should be constructed from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate, and extend forward to a point at least 25mm (1 inch) ahead of the flywheel, and 25mm (1 inch) to the rear of the clutch and pressure plate. Shields must not be bolted to the bell-housing and should attach securely to the frame /chassis. All shields or bell-housings must be removed from the vehicle for checking during the Technical Inspection. An engine support strap made of steel or aircraft cable (chain not accepted) capable of supporting the rear of the engine in case of bell-housing failure is required on all cars, unless it is evident that the headers or frame rails will prevent the engine from dropping.

Be aware that Ballistic Blankets are NOT legal.

should have knocked it up in balsa wood and painted it

[Marko R1]

Here's a little something i knocked up today...weighs a ton! and used 2 meters of 6mm x 200mm flat bar (mild steel) But its minimum legal size so can only trim the mounting tabs after trial fitting.

From ANDRA General Regs

4.2.6 Flywheel Shields / Bell-housing

All other clutch equipped cars running quicker than 11.00 (1/4 mile) / 7.00 seconds (1/8 mile) are required to use a steel or titanium bell-housing or shield. A totally enclosing 360 degree, one-piece bell housing must be formed or fabricated entirely from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate and attached directly to the rear of the engine. Where used, flywheel shields must be constructed so they completely surround the clutch failure. The shield should be constructed from 6mm (1/4 inch) steel plate, and extend forward to a point at least 25mm (1 inch) ahead of the flywheel, and 25mm (1 inch) to the rear of the clutch and pressure plate. Shields must not be bolted to the bell-housing and should attach securely to the frame /chassis. All shields or bell-housings must be removed from the vehicle for checking during the Technical Inspection. An engine support strap made of steel or aircraft cable (chain not accepted) capable of supporting the rear of the engine in case of bell-housing failure is required on all cars, unless it is evident that the headers or frame rails will prevent the engine from dropping.

Be aware that Ballistic Blankets are NOT legal.

my mate used to be a mechanic at ford muscle parts in syd & he told me some horror stories of old gt's with big hp where the flywheel has come off & sheared right through the tunnel & floor pan (imagine if it connected with the drivers legs)

[STATUS]

my mate used to be a mechanic at ford muscle parts in syd & he told me some horror stories of old gt's with big hp where the flywheel has come off & sheared right through the tunnel & floor pan (imagine if it connected with the drivers legs)

Thats why balsa wood is such a good idea.

[TiTAN]

i would have thought the balistic blankets would be better for that than 1/4" steel plate.