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Started by Shtstr , Nov 15 2019 01:03 PM

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#101 Shtstr

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Posted 09 April 2020 - 12:07 PM

I think I've done enough mods without going IRS in the rear. Besides when there is a live axle with the correct gear ratio in it available it's much easier to use then the IRS.

I just ment CV shafts in general.
Any reason you didnt put a IRS setup in? Or just one less thing that needed to be engineered?


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Posted 27 May 2020 - 07:06 PM

Well lots of people said it won't fit or won't work. But it's in there for a test fit.
The adventra rims are 8 inch wide with a 7 inch backspace.
So should be able to get a decent rim in there.
Few more things to do before I pull it back out and start doing the bodywork.

Still have to get the new front struts made up to bring down the ride height.

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Posted 27 May 2020 - 08:02 PM

well done, glad to see this is still progressing

very impressive project


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Posted 28 May 2020 - 07:50 PM

Still working on it when my health permits me.

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Posted 29 May 2020 - 09:20 AM

With the wide standard track of the Commodore, you'll have a huge stagger front to rear on those wheels haha.

 

Lotsa dish on one end. :)


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Posted 31 May 2020 - 10:49 AM

I managed to bring the front track into 1505 so it will be fine. I worked out I will have 70mm dish on the front.

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Posted 01 June 2020 - 03:10 PM

Excellent.


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Posted 05 June 2020 - 04:54 PM

Just stumbled across your build! Love it great work!

 

My wife has a Cross8 and I've always wondered what it would be like to put the drive train into a Torana! I recall seeing the Monaro AWD conversion on another forum someone mentioned and was intrigued ever since.

 

Looking forward to watching this come together!


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Posted 23 June 2020 - 06:55 PM

Well the gearbox crossmember is finished. Not sure if I should put it in the car or send it into an art gallery haha.

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Posted 23 June 2020 - 09:12 PM

I'll go with put it in the car. :)


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Posted 24 June 2020 - 06:27 PM

Fully reco modified steering rack done and ready to go in now so I can hook up the steering.
Gearbox crossmember is installed now too.
7 bolts to the body and 1 to the gearbox 🤔🤔 go figger.

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Posted 25 June 2020 - 10:10 AM

Is it possible to run the Adventra drivetrain without the front tailshaft in place?


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Posted 25 June 2020 - 09:32 PM

Why would ya? :huh:


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Posted 27 June 2020 - 09:59 AM

I have two of them here. Might do some skids in one of them.  They understeer clean out of the paddock when in 4wd.


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Posted 28 June 2020 - 09:18 AM


Adventurana.



Like it haha đź‘Ť

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Posted 28 June 2020 - 08:49 PM

Why would ya? :huh:


Because I can. That's why.

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Posted 12 July 2020 - 09:23 AM

Aussie dollars?


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Posted 17 July 2020 - 10:19 AM

Aussie dollars?


Usd was around 1500 aud landed still cheaper than in Australia by at least $350

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Posted 21 July 2020 - 03:17 PM

Well just had a brake mob out to quote on stainless steel lines in the engine bay. Will be interesting to see how much they are.

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Posted 22 July 2020 - 03:04 PM

I can remember someone a while back up your way that had someone come and do his brake lines.

Was an absolute nightmare.

May be cheaper to do it yourself even after buying the flaring tool and line straightener.

 

Cheers

 

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Posted 22 July 2020 - 06:34 PM

The tools are cheap and handy but stainless lines would be tricky to flare, wouldn’t they? I did all my brakes, fuel, vacuum and trans cooler in steel bundy tubing.


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Posted 23 July 2020 - 12:50 PM

Not if you follow the instructions.

Datto recommended some stainless to me a while back.

Came from up your way too from memory.

 

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Posted 23 July 2020 - 01:59 PM

Done my brake lines in stainless - with a double flare 

Had the proper tool though and after a few test runs to get it set right they came out great


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Posted 23 July 2020 - 06:14 PM

Done my brake lines in stainless - with a double flare 
Had the proper tool though and after a few test runs to get it set right they came out great

The quote was for braided lines. Not cheap at 126 + gst and need 6 of them. 2 from master cylinder to abs unit and 4 from abs unit to under the driver's side front guard to a bracket. Will run steel lines from there to each wheel.

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Posted 23 July 2020 - 06:38 PM

I've used these guys a few times for braided lines. https://au.helperfor...stom-brake-hose


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