handbrake Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 sometimes I get a good feeling, yeah Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6175185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6175206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6175210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 almost done dismantling front chassis lots of dead weight in the OEM Loom Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6191034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Smart Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 great pic!! what's holding that bonnet up? Nissan's Spartan Air obviously Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6191630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedah Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6192068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6192101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostin31 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6193570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR32 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6193616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineLine Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6193756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikespec Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6193781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedah Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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 :-) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6194264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6206102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercuryMotorsport Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6214931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 what like this one Mr Whyte? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6214976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 That's a nice rod holder. It should make this the fastest fishing boat in QLD! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6214998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 bang on Snowy, it did handle like a boat last year so adding a rod holder seemed like a natural progression Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6215013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 it also conveniently holds tinnies Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6215018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 More great work performed in house by the boys at mercury Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6218449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/360166-handbrakes-r35-build-part-2/page/35/#findComment-6218566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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