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[Peter UC]

Dammit I didn't come up because of the rain, I thought it wasn't on in the wet.
On the positive side I got heaps of work done, completing the shed so I can finally start on the LX, hopefully next weekend.

[Heath]

Sorry no pictures of the CV8 when it crashed... maybe Heath has some.

Rolled past it about three metres away, would have been an ideal time to grab a shot but I didn't want to put Tim position as a driver in jeapordy by pulling the handheld camera from my pocket.

Must say, a lot of people were holding video cameras despite the driver breifing.

[rodomo]

Had an absolute blast! It was great to meet a few forum members and put faces to names. They reckon thats the first wet one they've had, I hope its that wet next July! The highlight of the day had to of been my mates FORD Mustang doing 2 laps and ending up back on the trailer popping and farting back through the carbys. Serves him right for buying a FORD considering he's a Holden man. Might have to throw the LJ together for the next one and drag it up on a trailer worry about rego later.
Again, what a blast and thanks to Steve for all the pre-event info.

[Stedz_lc]

What a great day it was! Other then the weather!! Was good to catch up with a few forumer's thou pretty flat thru out the day! I got a heap of drivin in near the end so was really happy! The engine is totally different again with the cam timing setup different pulled all the way to 7000rpm no worries this time round! At first we had a mjor oil leak n we wern't goin to risk a new near new engine and other ppls cars on the track! Bad enough with water hate to add oil!! But after much talk and playin round and a quick drive we had it sorted! Im so happy with the car! Finally well get some more camber in her and the front sway bar welded up n hopefully itll turn as good as it goes!
Was good to talk to you rob out of work hours! N sorry bout your mates mustang! Did he figure it out? Sticky valve/tappet adjust, head gasket ??
Cheers
Ed.

[rodomo]

Update on the Mustang.
Spoke to my mate Russell about the Mustang today. It had blown the head gasket between 2 and 3 on the r/h bank. The engine builder told him it is because as the points close up on the twin point dizzy it retards the timing and runs hot internally. This happened at the last meeting it ran at Phillip Island. Cams have just changed the rules to allow electronic ignition so he is having another dizzy built. Should be running again Saturday.

[Heath]

Man I am a lazy bastard. If you are on dial-up, close this thread.

Got around to it in the end anyway.
Half way there:




Steve back from Scrutineering with the new wheels and tyres:

Let's start racing (time for me to challenge my photography abilities):









This little beast has a DOHC injected later-model Corolla motor in it with four throttle bodies. The start of the engine is in line with the firewall!
Skyline IRS rear end. Got more photos of this if anyone wants them.

Stedz' LC

Edited by Heath, 25 July 2006 - 07:56 PM.

[rodomo]

I think I might have got the bug. Here is the new project. VC sle euro with 4W discs, fe2 suspension and LSD. No motor or G/Box. I have 3.3 black, 2.8 blue, 173 Red and 3 x alloy rover 3.5 V8 to choose from but only 1 B/W 5 speed. I have 4 x 14 x 7 globes for it. Imput welcome. This would be a trailer job for fundays.

[Heath]

Rover V8 and some second hand fibreglass panels maybe?

I reckon that could be some fun

[rodomo]

Low budget here. I spoke to an engine builder mate that reckons more performance from a 3.3 black than 3.5 Rover. (Bits are more redily available and cheaper) Apparently the Rover flat lines at about 4500 because of the cam and porting although I've had the Rangie out to 6500? (It has a 350 Holley) My argument is a 3.5 alloy V8 might stop better and sound better in this configuration. Its all about noise isn't it? Even if you don't go fast.
Have all the SLE trim to sell and wheels with RWC tyres.

Edited by rodomo, 08 August 2006 - 11:59 PM.

[Peter UC]

For the same basic engine design, instead of the Rover 3.5 litre why not the Leyland 4.4 litre all alloy V8 they were based off the Rover/Buick engine anyway and you shy away from more cubes. Of course I understand that you already have the Rovers.

[rodomo]

A top level executive decision was made today at RODOMO racing. The first year the car will run the modded 3.3 and T5. In that year a 3.5 rover will be developed for year 2. Forecasting the future a lighter body (maybe Gemini coupe?) will be developed for coming years.

[Heath]

I'm thinking warpaint saying SLE 4400 or SLE 3300 (same style as LX L31) down the bottom of the doors.. what do you reckon?

[rodomo]

No war paint initially, that costs money. Just a tidy up on the white. I have a set of 14" globes for it and have lined up 4 x 205/55/14's for them. It has 15" on it now and by putting 14" and low profiles it will bring down the rolling circumference and also effectively lower the car. As it was 308 and turbo 400 its more than likely going to have a pretty tall diff. (I don't have it here yet so not sure of diff) The globes are of HQ ( I know, I know, not the right PCD but the ones I have are tapered nut so a set of hub rings and she'll be right) (just make sure the nuts are tight) which will give instantly 1" or more of track front and rear. I can't wait to get it home. It's 40ks past Echuca at the moment and the poor old Rangie needs a new heart before I can tow with it. (Blown head gasket, running on 7, and pissing out oil everywhere including out the exhaust) I sent a spare engine for the Rangie to my engine builder this week and should get it back next week. It will be .030" up with flat top pistons, EFI cam, and ported heads so this is the current project. I hope to have the Commy thrown together before the next Winton fun day.

[rodomo]

I think Iv'e chosen a color scheme for the Commy Racer





A sad day at the RODOMO house, I watched him win his first Bathurst and all subsequent. I was only thinking this week after watching Sandown how good it would be to see Brock and Richo one last time in an enduro. I am glad that my son had a chance to meet the "King" a couple of years ago at Sandown with Team Brock.

Long live the "King"!

[rodomo]

Cut and pasted from the "Winton" site:

Autobrakes Winton Fun Day
17/12/2006

[Heath]

See you there