6 days till the 'Ring
27-04-2008, 08:23 AM
#163
That was a bad year for the car's in our gang wasn't it? Stu's (Nicole driving) wheel / tyre removal situation 
My dear / front of car interface issue
IIRC Alex got a little close to the armco in his RA Subaru too - remember the stones and mud wedged into the bead of both wheels!
Your slight errrrr contact issue as well!
Yet we go yet again - as a petrol head it HAS TO BE DONE!
Si
My dear / front of car interface issue
IIRC Alex got a little close to the armco in his RA Subaru too - remember the stones and mud wedged into the bead of both wheels!
Your slight errrrr contact issue as well!
Yet we go yet again - as a petrol head it HAS TO BE DONE!
Si
27-04-2008, 09:39 AM
#164
PassionFord Post Troll
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Blackpool, UK
Posts: 3,659
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
27-04-2008, 11:01 AM
#166
Team HOTHOT!
27-04-2008, 06:21 PM
#171
PassionFord Post Troll
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Blackpool, UK
Posts: 3,659
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
28-04-2008, 06:02 PM
#184
What's happened exactly? Can see the front diff case has cracked. Also the bell housing on the gearbox near the clutch. What actually failed?
I'd have expected that sort of failure from a launch or something - to do it while at good speed kind of surprises me. Is the diff a thick wall one?
What bits are coming out (besides transmission oil
) and what is going back in? Si
Last edited by Si B; 28-04-2008 at 06:04 PM. Reason: forgot to commiserate the unlucky chappy!
28-04-2008, 06:10 PM
#185
What's happened exactly Mike? Can see the front diff case has cracked. Also the bell housing on the gearbox near the clutch. What actually failed?
I'd have expected that sort of failure from a launch or something - to do it while at good speed kind of surprises me. Is the diff a thick wall one?
What bits are coming out (besides transmission oil) and what is going back in?
Si
I'd have expected that sort of failure from a launch or something - to do it while at good speed kind of surprises me. Is the diff a thick wall one?
What bits are coming out (besides transmission oil
) and what is going back in? Si
.I wasn't quick enough pulling it out of gear and it caused that amount of damage flapping around before it fell out the back (took several hundred metres to pull over).
Luckily I did pull it out of gear, as it smashed the clutch plate so that it jammed the clutch rock solid (peddle won't even move
).The casing WAS a thick wall one - thank fuck for the strengthening plate, wor that would be in pieces on the road as well
.Gearbox, clutch, diff and drive shafts are all being replaced
.
28-04-2008, 07:08 PM
#186
Front UJ on the prop exited stage left (exploded). T30RA did ask if it was that, but for some reason has since edited his post .
I wasn't quick enough pulling it out of gear and it caused that amount of damage flapping around before it fell out the back (took several hundred metres to pull over).
Luckily I did pull it out of gear, as it smashed the clutch plate so that it jammed the clutch rock solid (peddle won't even move ).
The casing WAS a thick wall one - thank fuck for the strengthening plate, wor that would be in pieces on the road as well.
Gearbox, clutch, diff and drive shafts are all being replaced.
.I wasn't quick enough pulling it out of gear and it caused that amount of damage flapping around before it fell out the back (took several hundred metres to pull over).
Luckily I did pull it out of gear, as it smashed the clutch plate so that it jammed the clutch rock solid (peddle won't even move
).The casing WAS a thick wall one - thank fuck for the strengthening plate, wor that would be in pieces on the road as well
.Gearbox, clutch, diff and drive shafts are all being replaced
.Really sorry for ya, one thing after another at the mo. Sure it will all come good for Peggy though, all part of the R&D stage at the mo I guess. Your last conversion / power level I'd guess had a few teething issues, and look how well that lasted / worked once it was up and running
So as well as spare driveshafts for the Ring Trip, you'll be taking boxes, diffs and props too?
I have a front prop and all shafts (XR4*4 at the front) if you need them, or want me to bring them as spares just in case!!
If you don't mind, can you add your details to the Ring Trip Roll Call post - keep them vague if you don't want everyone to know your precise movements (what with all ya stalkers and all!)
Si
28-04-2008, 07:29 PM
#187
10K+ Poster!!
Thread Starter
Loads to do mike... Sure you'll get there!
I've spent the evening undercoating my wheels....
Only to discover that the OE wheel bolts are no good for these rims!!!!
I've spent the evening undercoating my wheels....
Only to discover that the OE wheel bolts are no good for these rims!!!!
I want the 16's that are on your car
28-04-2008, 09:47 PM
#192
just finding my feet
mike,,,,,, have you ever thought about another hobby as cars dont seem to stay together long with you
ps: can i bagsy a passenger ride of you ( early in the weekend just to be sure,,, i never asked SiB till it was too late and regret it ever since )
ps: can i bagsy a passenger ride of you ( early in the weekend just to be sure,,, i never asked SiB till it was too late and regret it ever since )
28-04-2008, 09:53 PM
#193
20K+ Super Poster.
dont let the ferry leave without you? what you want us to do, stand infront of it? or do we jam the doors open like on the tube
or do we jam the doors open like on the tube
28-04-2008, 09:55 PM
#194
Kenny,
Cheers for the sympathy
.
Nath,
I'm waiting for the hike in car tax to cause a drop in their value.
Ginge,
It was the only part of the transmission bar the rear driveshafts that hasn't been replaced. Unfortunately driving the car as hard as I do and for as long as I do will highlight issues. Basically it is a race-car with creature comforts, and race cars aren't designed to do road car mileage at race-car speeds.
You just need to grab a ride when the seat is free, but obviously my friends take priority.
Cheers for the sympathy
.Nath,
I'm waiting for the hike in car tax to cause a drop in their value
.Ginge,
It was the only part of the transmission bar the rear driveshafts that hasn't been replaced. Unfortunately driving the car as hard as I do and for as long as I do will highlight issues. Basically it is a race-car with creature comforts, and race cars aren't designed to do road car mileage at race-car speeds
.You just need to grab a ride when the seat is free, but obviously my friends take priority
.
Last edited by Mike Rainbird; 28-04-2008 at 09:57 PM.
28-04-2008, 09:58 PM
#196
just finding my feet
well mike,,,,, let me take the time to intrduce myself as a FRIEND of yours pmsl
just kidding, be nice to actually meet you and passenger ride would just be a bonus but i understand you would be quite busy
as said be nice to actualy shake your hand in person and say hello
just kidding, be nice to actually meet you and passenger ride would just be a bonus but i understand you would be quite busy
as said be nice to actualy shake your hand in person and say hello
29-04-2008, 06:51 AM
#197
Testing the future
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herald_of_Free_Enterprise
29-04-2008, 09:41 AM
#198
Advanced PassionFord User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Dereham, Norfolk
Posts: 1,507
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
29-04-2008, 10:10 AM
#200
20K+ Super Poster.
i've tried for 2 years now not to do it but i'm afraid this time i'm going to be a pain in your arse and try and blag a lap let the sniveling commence
let the sniveling commence