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The DROPTANK thread

Started by LXCHEV , Aug 11 2008 03:30 PM

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#26 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 13 August 2008 - 08:03 PM

With 1.6mm thick tank material, it is more likely to tear through the tank metal before the straps, at least you have 3.2mm of metal at the straps.

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#27 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 13 August 2008 - 08:08 PM

Weird, why do we have two droptank threads?

From the other one:

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Edited by Yella SLuR, 13 August 2008 - 08:09 PM.

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#28 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 13 August 2008 - 08:29 PM

Nah, this is better.

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#29 _AGGRO_

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Posted 13 August 2008 - 10:44 PM

Pat they are all good

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#30 LXCHEV

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Posted 13 August 2008 - 11:30 PM

Lookin' good Yella! The other drop tank thread was more of a discussion, this one is is meant to be flooded with tough pics for ideas and inspiration. When I find some spare time (???) I am planning to dig out all my old Torana mags and scan in a heap of pics with fat ass drop tanks.

PS. Tiny - damn that is such a great photo on the skidpan! I hope you have that one printed out and hanging up on the wall somewhere.

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#31 _Yella SLuR_

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Posted 14 August 2008 - 07:10 PM

Oh, OK! In that case, here is a drop tank going bush. Did a Brocky, double radius corner where the second corner is tighter than the first.....correct speed for the first one, too much speed for the second & ran out of road!!!!

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^ Can tell the speed by the attitude of the car and everything being the wrong angle!!! Ugly.

Edited by Yella SLuR, 14 August 2008 - 07:11 PM.

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#32 Tiny

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Posted 14 August 2008 - 07:40 PM

Brett: Actually i dont mate! But i should

The video shows it alot of fun.. I'm trying to get invited to another day but i dont know of anyone who runs at the Eastern Creek Skidpan!

Cheers

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#33 MRLXSS

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Posted 14 August 2008 - 07:46 PM

Love the arse end of your car Pat, The tyres just fill out the guards perfectly!

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#34 TempesT

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Posted 14 August 2008 - 08:15 PM

james.

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#35 _gtrtorana_

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Posted 15 August 2008 - 10:38 PM

never realised it before but i dont like the look of the strapless drop tanks ill be getting straps for sure

^AGREE^ Nothing better than a big tank on a car. Any pics out there of big tanks on the little Torana's (LC/LJ)

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#36 _Chriskoss-79uc_

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Posted 16 August 2008 - 07:28 PM

James,
Unflared hatch, wide rims wide arse.
Couldn't ask for any better.
Love it!

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#37 355LX

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Posted 18 August 2008 - 12:45 PM

Not properly installed, just hanging on the bolts atm.

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#38 Stedz_lc

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Posted 21 August 2008 - 08:52 PM

I had a mate build mine for my lc il c if ive got any pics looks sh!T hot

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#39 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 12:12 PM

I'm yet to spot any pics of UC's with drop tanks as yet, so here's my contribution!!

At the moment the tank is being modified to run the entire width of the rear, as most of you will know the spare tyre well witholds any UC sedan from having a full width tank, so i had this one custom made. I've now removed the well in order to run it at full width and approximately 135-140 litres!! But anyone interested in putting a tank in a UC without sacrificing room for the spare - this is the go!!

Cheers
Keithy

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#40 MRLXSS

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 01:08 PM

looks funny on only half the car! Needs to be full length for sure!!! Just hammer up the spare wheel section!! LOL

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#41 _Herne_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 01:15 PM

My drop tank on display at Lakes Entrance this year.

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Cheers
Herne

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#42 _j7723_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 02:23 PM

My drop tank on display at Lakes Entrance this year.

Cheers
Herne

need a photo of mine alan

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#43 _Herne_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 03:40 PM

Here is the only shot we have of Jeremy's tank:

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At the end of the year when we put his car together I will do a full photo shoot of it, with all the polished brightwork it should come up a treat and will be something for you to look forward to.

Cheers
Herne n Jeremy