The Bogan Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 40 minutes ago, admS15 said: f**k man, you have a real sickness. Et streets on 16's or even 15's will grip much betterer. Need that side wall big profile energy. Not sure if will look more or less bogan though. I'm going 17" because I want to have matching rims, and 17" was the smallest size the FR1's come in, so comprises were made for the Bogan-ness of the FR1 life, it isn't optimal, but meh, it's going to be good enough for what I want My old GTS-t Skyline made similar top end power to the Commodore, and got a 11.09 on ancient worn out 255/50 16 Mickey Thompson streets, and they hooked pretty good on the street in the dry as well, which is handy with a RWD car Plus the Mrs will never pick the change, which is always a bonus As for looking more or less bogan, impossible, the car is a old red commodore with gold FR1 Simmons, and I'm a old balding white guy with tattoos, so I'm pretty sure I got bogan covered, much to my Mrs anguish 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7971945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 I has rubbers, build date was 0822, fresh stock, which is nice Ordered the rims, they're getting machined for offset, I pick them up and get the tyres fitted tomorrow Typically it has started to rain again so Wednesday night drags probably isn't on the cards 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7971969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_rb180 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Almost the ultimate bogan chariot but needs 2 doors for that title. Get onto a suspension shop about a decent rear setup. That tyre can work with the right setup. 4l80 or 6l80 an option for you? t400 is getting hard to find now and decent internals https://www.facebook.com/BrinksPerformance/posts/624930669420914 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7971971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 18 minutes ago, robbo_rb180 said: Almost the ultimate bogan chariot but needs 2 doors for that title. Get onto a suspension shop about a decent rear setup. That tyre can work with the right setup. 4l80 or 6l80 an option for you? t400 is getting hard to find now and decent internals https://www.facebook.com/BrinksPerformance/posts/624930669420914 My current suspension will do for the 2 or 3 trips to the drags I do a year, the car is just a street cruiser with visions of grandeur My old R33 only ever ran Bilsteins and kings and hooked OK on the Mickeys As for the gearbox, there's a few options, but really, unless/until the 4l60e goes bang in a big way there's no hurry Currently the trans is rated/guaranteed to 600hp at the motor, which it is roughly at now, Craigs have stated that it will still be fine though as they add in a fudge factor, they said it should be good for about 700hp, or 450kwatw but, that would void warranty and be on limited time Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7971974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Fair weather rubber and rims are a go go 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C34 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Do they fit? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 57 minutes ago, Ben C34 said: Do they fit? Like a glove 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Fark, I keep blowing the main 60 amp fusible link No reds at all, I just parked the car after returning from a drive, then tried to move it to wash off some dirt and nothing, no power at the ignition, no reds, no horn, no central locking, no immobiliser, found the main 60 amp fusible link blown, so replaced it with the 60 amp ABS one to see what was going on, which brought the reds up, until I tried to start it, which then blew that fuse as well 😒 There's a short somewhere, I'll need to jack up the car and look for the short, I'm hoping it's an easy "starter motor wiring meets exhaust headers" type of thing Stupid cars 🚗 😒 🙄 😑 😤 😐 🤣 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 That sucks, I guess she doesn't want you to put those new tyres on her FWIW, it won't be the starter motor via a 60A fuse, way too small, but headers (and anything else you've modified, which is almost everything now :p) would be the place to start. Multimeter in the Fuse socket will probably confirm continuity to ground, and one option is to disconnect battery +, put 60A fuse back in and then check the regular fuses one by one to narrow down which specific circuit has the issue (I'm assuming the 60A fuse is in serial with the individual fuses like in sykline) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 3 hours ago, Duncan said: Multimeter in the Fuse socket will probably confirm continuity to ground, and one option is to disconnect battery +, put 60A fuse back in and then check the regular fuses one by one to narrow down which specific circuit has the issue (I'm assuming the 60A fuse is in serial with the individual fuses like in sykline) Yeah, but if it's enough current to pop the 60A fuse, it really shouldn't blow one of the smaller fuses downstream. I would presume that there's a significant short in the wiring between the 60A fuse and any other fuses downstream. Melted insulation is the obvious thing to look for. But yes, pulling any and all downstream fuses, then probing in the 60A fuse socket looking for earth would be the best way to start. Hot tip - there shouldn't be a nice path to earth there! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 NRMA is getting the car towed to my auto elec guy tomorrow At least I'm getting my moneys worth from my NRMA membership 🙄 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 T'was the starter motor solenoid Getting a whole new starter motor because #whilewereinthere Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 It never ends Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972083 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Duncan said: It never ends But it is expected with old or modified stuff And it's not like it spends it's time in a garage coming out on sunny Sundays, the car is regularly used and abused, rain, hail or shine...well, rain and shine, I always keep an eye on the BOM for work, the car and bike is typically hidden away during major storms I expect things to happen, nothing lasts forever, and shit breaks when you lean on them, but, I'm happy enough because the old girl gives alot of joy, the car is fun as well..............😜 As for the new starter, I've still got some heat sheild left over from the job I did on the headers, I might look at making a cover like this thing > 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Run one, tyres at 30 psi Did a skid but a little better 60' 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_rb180 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) drop tire pressures and see how it goes. Website says don't go below 13psi recommended is 14-18psi. Edited November 9, 2022 by robbo_rb180 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Run 2, tyres at 22 psi Better 4 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Run 3, 20 psi Lots of oil downs More wheel spin I'm happy and am heading home Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo_rb180 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Got to be happy with that. 2nd run a PB? 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinkstaah Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 .... sorry was that with the MT's or with a regular R888 tyre? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/480074-mlrs-bogan-cruise-ship/page/43/#findComment-7972313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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