Handbrake's R35 Build Part 2

[handbrake]

sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah

[fatz]

apparently due to the B clutch over heating by slipping. this caused extreme heat in the b clutch housing (tightened and locked with loctite).

as a result of the heat the housing has loosened and the clutch would not operate so the gear selector is trying to engage without releasing the clutch which resulted in the broken selector fork.

not sure why the clutch was slipping.

two things thought to contribute to slipping are incorrect torque tables and left foot braking. our torque tables were spot on and we uncovered no overlapping left foot breaking on review of both mine ad Tarzan's data.

gots to love warrenty

[fatz]

apparently due to the B clutch over heating by slipping. this caused extreme heat in the b clutch housing (tightened and locked with loctite).

as a result of the heat the housing has loosened and the clutch would not operate so the gear selector is trying to engage without releasing the clutch which resulted in the broken selector fork.

not sure why the clutch was slipping.

two things thought to contribute to slipping are incorrect torque tables and left foot braking. our torque tables were spot on and we uncovered no overlapping left foot breaking on review of both mine ad Tarzan's data.

gots to love warrenty

[handbrake]

almost done dismantling front chassis

lots of dead weight in the OEM Loom

[Angus Smart]

great pic!!

what's holding that bonnet up?

Nissan's Spartan Air obviously

[Speedah]

Below is a bit more information about the radiator and oil cooler that we are building for the Mercury/Qscan R35.

The radiator and engine oil cooler cores are the latest in "stepped core" technology. These particular units are designed to be mounted at an angle of 30 degrees yet the ambient air flow through the core is still parrallel to the ground.

Below pic is actually for an STi.

We decided to make the end tanks from solid billet ....they are still feather weight being 2.5mm thick.

finished product

We are very excited to be a part of this project...can't wait to see the car back on the track.

Next job is a pair of very trick intercooler cores.

Kev

[handbrake]

lol, Kev, I had no idea when Luke had been sending me the emails this was you on the forums.

Thanks for the beautiful work

[boostin31]

We decided to make the end tanks from solid billet ....they are still feather weight being 2.5mm thick.

Why would you use a block of solid billet rather then just folding up some 2.5mm sheet?

[SimonR32]

Why would you use a block of solid billet rather then just folding up some 2.5mm sheet?

You answered your own question, because then you would have to fold and weaken the sheet, plus you would have to weld it as well!

[FineLine]

Given that the end tanks have to be welded to the core, the inlet outlet hoses have to be welded in I couldnt see the extra bit of welding on the end folds making any difference to the the integrity of the unit.

I've yet to see a quality radiator split on a fold or anywhere else for that matter but if these guys want to show their mad skills by carving up a billet block then good for them.

[bigmikespec]

Given that the end tanks have to be welded to the core, the inlet outlet hoses have to be welded in I couldnt see the extra bit of welding on the end folds making any difference to the the integrity of the unit.

I've yet to see a quality radiator split on a fold or anywhere else for that matter but if these guys want to show their mad skills by carving up a billet block then good for them.

Everything is billet these days... new fashion!

[Speedah]

lol, Kev, I had no idea when Luke had been sending me the emails this was you on the forums.

Thanks for the beautiful work

Its a small world :-)

[handbrake]

guys I have posted up a list of my parts for sale.

engines, performance parts, carbon and OEM parts stripped off the cars with low milage (some are new or near new).

also a vbox pro version with 16 channel logging and 2 cameras with a bunch of extras.

see the links in the sig

[MercuryMotorsport]

We are still putting in lots of hours on Mark's R35 GTR build. More chassis bracing, weight reduction, more power.....its getting meaner than ever!! I am sure he will post up some more pics soon.

[handbrake]

what like this one Mr Whyte?

[Snowman]

That's a nice rod holder. It should make this the fastest fishing boat in QLD!

[handbrake]

bang on Snowy, it did handle like a boat last year so adding a rod holder seemed like a natural progression

[handbrake]

it also conveniently holds tinnies

[handbrake]

More great work performed in house by the boys at mercury

[handbrake]

in addition to the awesome work done by the mercury lads we have James McCabe on board this year (race engineer) and luke at 4race (composites construction)

both fantastic guys and very passionate.