Progress Update: How Is BCL's Car Going?

[phildub]

I saw Simon drive it home from the dyno day today,that was after it did two back to back 560 plus kw runs and Dav from Nizpro used it yesterday for a bridesmaide car for a wedding, good to see it getting used for what it was built for.I betcha they weren't late for the reception.

Edited 02/09/06 11:05 AM by phildub

[Adam]

Actually Dave said they drove so slow the bridesmaids were hanging sh*t on them.

[bcl]

I saw Simon drive it home from the dyno day today,that was after it did two back to back 560 plus kw runs and Dav from Nizpro used it yesterday for a bridesmaide car for a wedding, good to see it getting used for what it was built for.I betcha they weren't late for the reception.

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Good to see some respectable numbers again, and apparently 566rwkw yesterday at the Nizpro dyno day, and I assume still in 5th gear.

Early last week the Nizpro injectors were in the car, and the car needed a retune for the big injectors that needed to be installed, so the 566 number is very good with very little tuning, and also we are starting to get similar top end numbers with the Edit alone that we previously had with the Motec.

It's also also pleasing to hear that the sticky Pirelli rubber and suspension has made 2nd & 3rd gear usable, whereas before there was major axle tramping, which no doubt was putting a lot of stress on the cv's.

Brian

[bcl]

Actually Dave said they drove so slow the bridesmaids were hanging sh*t on them.

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I'm surprised that Dave didn't try to impress the girls... maybe that's why he keeps on missing out.

[phildub]

It seems Dav is always missing out,a bit to fuss is the word

[JBomb3000]

Happy birthday Brian by the way.

[bcl]

Happy birthday Brian by the way.

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Ta.

While I'm here, this week is decision week on CV's. We're going to talk to the supplier to try to get a firm commitment, as we've been stuffed around for far too long. I've spoken to an alternative supplier in Sydney last week who is keen, but only on the basis of a group commitment, and upfront deposit.

The biggest hurdle is that these companies give little focus to these jobs when they are one-off exercises, and they need quite a few orders over time to recoup their investment. Also these jobs compete with other much bigger money jobs that they have, so these small jobs get shunted to the low priority pile of work, so the result is that we have to wait a long time.

I may have to try to get a firm commitment from up to 10 forum members to really get some action.

I'll keep the forum updated on progress.

Brian

[turbotrana]

I am trying to work out where you routed the pipe from the turbo to the intercooler inlet. Any chance of any undercar pics to show this section of the piping. Even pics of the intercooler setup in general would be good.

I noticed in the pics that Nizpro fabricated a drivers side engine mount to get the clearance for the turbo. Another option is an engine mount (the cast iron part) from a EF Falcon which also gives a bit extra clearance to get a large low mount turbo in there.

[Guest]

Happy birthday Brian by the way.

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Ta.

While I'm here, this week is decision week on CV's. We're going to talk to the supplier to try to get a firm commitment, as we've been stuffed around for far too long. I've spoken to an alternative supplier in Sydney last week who is keen, but only on the basis of a group commitment, and upfront deposit.

The biggest hurdle is that these companies give little focus to these jobs when they are one-off exercises, and they need quite a few orders over time to recoup their investment. Also these jobs compete with other much bigger money jobs that they have, so these small jobs get shunted to the low priority pile of work, so the result is that we have to wait a long time.

I may have to try to get a firm commitment from up to 10 forum members to really get some action.

I'll keep the forum updated on progress.

Brian

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So how'd you go mate, find a decent set of cv's.

[bcl]

Happy birthday Brian by the way.

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Ta.

While I'm here, this week is decision week on CV's. We're going to talk to the supplier to try to get a firm commitment, as we've been stuffed around for far too long. I've spoken to an alternative supplier in Sydney last week who is keen, but only on the basis of a group commitment, and upfront deposit.

The biggest hurdle is that these companies give little focus to these jobs when they are one-off exercises, and they need quite a few orders over time to recoup their investment. Also these jobs compete with other much bigger money jobs that they have, so these small jobs get shunted to the low priority pile of work, so the result is that we have to wait a long time.

I may have to try to get a firm commitment from up to 10 forum members to really get some action.

I'll keep the forum updated on progress.

Brian

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So how'd you go mate, find a decent set of cv's.

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I discussed this with Simon.

It is doubtful that many people will want to fork out $5k+ for CVs, so Nizpro will go for a cheaper solution, as per original target cots, but for something that is substantially stronger than stock, and suiting the needs of most people. In my case the car is not for drag racing, so my requirements are not quite so extreme; the units just have to be far stronger.

I plan, time permitting, to get to Melbourne to collect the car in the next 2 to 3 weeks, and drive the car in a detuned state until CV's arive, then go back to Melbourne for fitting. If they can definitely say the cv's will be ready with 2 to 3 weeks from that date, I'll wait it out.

Brian