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[76lxhatch]

Check 76lxhatch's build 'SS hatch' on page 2 as he's done this on his hatchback from memory

Yep, this was a silver bullet for me, because the Commodore driveshaft has a proper CV centre joint so its angle doesn't matter. Allows the front and rear uni joints to be on correct cancelling angles when that would be impossible with a one piece shaft, no more vibrations!
http://www.gmh-toran...e-5#entry638425

What happened to work well for me was using the standard length VN rear shaft, and shortening the front only. I made a mount for the bearing which is welded forward to the safety loop, this holds most of the weight and is stabilised by a couple of rivet nuts through the tunnel immediately above it. Requires a second safety loop for the rear shaft which is very tight but do-able.
http://www.gmh-toran...e-8#entry757490

I have a UC parts car with a factory two piece driveshaft here but I've never got around to getting under it to take a good look. I think it has a cardan centre joint so not as useful.

[76lxhatch]

Nice, that made it simple. Looks like you have quite a bit of room for safety loops too.

If you haven't set your uni angles yet you may want to build in some extra room for adjustment at the centre joint, obviously you can shim it down but maybe leave a little room to go up also?

[76lxhatch]

We have to put them in as soon as the diff is replaced with something non-standard, or the engine output increases more than 30% (so pretty much on any modified car). The stupid part of the rule is that the CV joint counts so a second loop is required (even on something like a Commodore where its factory).

Would have thought your rules would be at least as difficult?

[Heath]

Well you just need to locate the appropriate terminals and run a ohmeter on it as you adjust the knob? Or you could bypass the potentiometer and see if it works. Obviously make sure the lights circuit has a working earth too.

Flared LX hatchbacks with nice yellowy round headlights glowing give me a hard on hehehe

Edited by Heath, 19 February 2015 - 07:02 AM.

[purrlx]

My 76 hatch still has dipper on the floor.

[Heath]

Hmm yeah I might try and find one of those too.

[kiwi-lilj]

Those wheels look great, really suit it well.

[GMH-01X]

Ive always wondered what they would look like on a Torana without the knockoffs

Yeah they look awesome berro

[HIBERN8]

Hot damn! What a ride! Looks stunning mate. Bet it felt great to get behind the wheel even if it was a short trip 😁 rims look great too.

[Nightrain 554]

Berro car looks fantastic nice colour and those rims look sick

Your build is. A credit to you