NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby Jace » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:07 am

I only saw his Cima at the time, pretty sure it was off BRACED though. The brace stayed on my NA when i sold it to a Canadian bloke who's probably now driving it into the ground. :(

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Postby NitroDann » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:10 am

Yeah Id say it was it. Did the asian guy live straight across from the water?

I had another engine brace on mine. Solid mounts for me now though. I would never go back :D

So HJT you coming to newwy?

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Postby noobee » Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:56 am

just looked at the loom pics,was going to suggest making a loom jig if you were going to do a lot.a mate of mine used to do a lot of triumph and ducati rewires and would staple big bulldog clips on where he needed to hold unruly bundles of wire.
looks good.
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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby NitroDann » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:15 am

my board has nails in it. How is his different? Better layout or so,ething?

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Postby noobee » Fri Aug 12, 2011 1:56 am

the ones for the bikes were just like yours complete with nails,just a bit bigger,more wires and bends in a bike loom,hence the bulldog clips.thats why I said it looks good.
he worked as a tech for telecom(now called telstra)and most loom jigs there were painted and colour coded etc for mass production.when he was a teacher,his apprentices had to do a lot neater work than he ever did.
triumphs and older ducatis had piss poor wiring.whenever any of us bought one(ive still got one I bought in 1982) it would be one of the first jobs we would do.
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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby Hjt » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:08 am

Yeah man i'll make the trip up to newcastle, either on my way home or on my way up to Port. (sisters giving birth this fortnight and needs a visit)

I had a question, but forget at this hour. I'll edit my post if i remember it.

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Postby NitroDann » Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:25 am

Technical or General? Ill put you through one of the hotlines :p

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby NitroDann » Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:17 pm

Hey guys, a little update. Still getting it ready for the track. This is to replace diff mounts and all bushes.

This morning I got the diff out and the rear suspension arms off. Only took 1.5 odd hours.

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And heres a hot of my midpipe incase anyone wanted to see. Had to get it out to make removing the diff easier.

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby plohl » Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:55 am

request more pic's/details on the 86 in the background :beer:
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Postby NitroDann » Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:10 pm

Took you all long enough. :mrgreen: Ill get it out tomorrow and take some photos. Its a SERIOUS bit of gear.
Rally car, its done NSW state rallysprint seasons where its claimed over 90% of all available silver in its appropriate classes.

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby NitroDann » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:09 pm

Update Re Coilpacks

The last of the test setups has been made.
Its on a forum members car and Im very happy how it came out. Its the same one as the recent photos, using my harness board to make it, using all the highest quality harness hardware.

Ill get to a PC tomorrow to upload the pics.

Being a test setup, this car does NOT have the carbon fibre hold down, but does have an identical setup, using aluminium, so use your imagination.

The first 2 test cars report over 10% better fuel economy.

Any questions please dont hesitate to ask.

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby Aussie Stig » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:14 pm

NitroDann wrote:Update Re Coilpacks

The last of the test setups has been made.
Its on a forum members car and Im very happy how it came out. Its the same one as the recent photos, using my harness board to make it, using all the highest quality harness hardware.

Ill get to a PC tomorrow to upload the pics.

Being a test setup, this car does NOT have the carbon fibre hold down, but does have an identical setup, using aluminium, so use your imagination.

The first 2 test cars report over 10% better fuel economy.

Any questions please dont hesitate to ask.

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Postby NitroDann » Mon Aug 15, 2011 7:27 pm

Ill confirm the price tomorrow after ive finalised the carbon fibre machine work price. :D

Also I still want to get peoples opinion on the final installation. Ie: tomorrow people will get to see exactly what their setup will look like albeit with an alloy strap and chrome acorn nuts, rather than carbon and anodised aluminium nuts. And they can tell me whether they like how it looks or what it will include etc.

But we are looking at under 250 with really nice carbon stainless and anodised aluminium hardware, with brand new coils. Which is 50 dollars cheaper (before shipping!) than buying a kit from the states and MUCH fancier, and doesnt use second hand coils.

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speed wrote:If I was to do it again, I wouldn't even consider the supercharger.

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NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby gslender » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:03 am

I'm up for a set.

Perhaps start a new thread to get EOI and postage to etc...??

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Re: NitroDann's Long Awaited Garage Thread

Postby NitroDann » Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:18 am

I have recieved many a Pm so I have a good idea. Ill open THAT thread in about a week.

I appreciate that your interested, as are many.
I also greatly appreciate everyones patience.

Ill post pics of the setup, minus the CF tomorrow when im near a PC for everyone.
Im sure youll all love them, but as I said, they wont be put up for sale till im -sure- every single part is spot on.

If it helps, every single person who has tested these, even if only for aa afternoon, has either bought my personal sets (I have none for myself lol) or has their name at the top of the list :mrgreen:

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