New Torana LJ XU1 Race Car project - Page 3

Morris 1100 · 7 Jun 2002, 14:26 (Ref:307403)

Ha

Amaroo Park · 7 Jun 2002, 15:01 (Ref:307472)

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Originally posted by Morris 1100
Ha

Oh the of little faith

Vienta · 10 Jun 2002, 07:50 (Ref:309249)

Maybe a little of topic, but was at Canberra on the weekend helping a friend who races a Nc XU1. It was a great weekend of racing in the Historic Touring Cars and supperbly organised by the AHTCA and NSW Appebdix J Association. I reckon im gonna have to get back into it, i used to race a Mini Cooper S a few years ago. Can someone tell me how to post a pic of it here???

Vienta · 10 Jun 2002, 10:04 (Ref:309375)

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Vienta · 10 Jun 2002, 10:06 (Ref:309378)

Here it is.

Maisie · 10 Jun 2002, 13:33 (Ref:309671)

Nice

What spec was it? Were you allowed many modifications?

DAVID PATERSON · 11 Jun 2002, 08:23 (Ref:310367)

G'day Vienta, welcome to the forum. I remember that car, but I can't remember the driver's name. Did you ever race in Queensland?

Vienta · 11 Jun 2002, 08:52 (Ref:310389)

Cheers David,

I only raced it in NSW and Vic, and i dont think the previous owner raced it outside of NSW.

Maisie, ok specs here we go
1961 MK1 850 shell (lighter than Cooper S shell).
MK1 Cooper 'S' Engine bored to 1293cc, producing about 80bhp at the front wheels.
Straight cut MK1 'S' gearbox.
Ported and polished Cooper S head.
45mm DCOE Side draught Webber on long manifold.
Adjustable spax shocks.
Adjustable front caster and camber.
Adjustable rear camber.
Standard Cooper S brakes with race pads(front) and Minifin drums(rear).
6 point roll cage.
Yokohama AO32 Tyres.
Ran on BP100.
And a whole lot of fun to drive!!

Amaroo Park · 16 Jun 2002, 04:46 (Ref:314775)

I am looking for info here on CAMS current roll cage rules. Do they have to be welded cages or can you still get the bolt in cages from Bond?

mtpanorama · 18 Jun 2002, 06:07 (Ref:315849)

They have to be steel cages now ,unless th ecar was logged with an alloy cage. I am not sure if they have to be welded though or still the bolt up kit type. A mate got a cage for his rally car from bonds,it was a weld up type but they sell it in kit form already to be welded in.

DAVID PATERSON · 20 Jun 2002, 08:56 (Ref:317409)

I think they now have to be welded.

It's all in the CAMS manual, schedule J I think?

Amaroo Park · 28 Jun 2002, 10:11 (Ref:323436)

Putting the suspension bushes in the Torana tomorrow so I imagen I will have some bark taken off my knucles by tomorrow night

Bomn · 28 Jun 2002, 10:59 (Ref:323476)

I might come and watch. Nothing like a hammer and a cold snap for a bit of fun.

Amaroo Park · 5 Jul 2002, 10:04 (Ref:327580)

All moving along quicker now. Brake hoses and caliper o/haul organised. Springs being purchased and a bit of win with the shocks. Now still the only problem ROLL CAGE

Amaroo Park · 21 Jul 2002, 12:02 (Ref:338708)

Now the front calipers have been overhauled and the front suspension is all back together (Except for some mods to fit the shocks). It is now time to play with the front wheel alignment. The rear suspension will be done next week and then get on to the roll cage. Other than that some minor cosmetic work and we are just about ready. If only I had a lot more money

Amaroo Park · 31 Aug 2002, 07:49 (Ref:369676)

New gauges,wheelalignment being sorted out slowly and things happening. Look out 2003 Group Nc, I'll be out there

DAVID PATERSON · 31 Aug 2002, 08:00 (Ref:369682)

2003 eh? What happened to October 2002?

Amaroo Park · 31 Aug 2002, 08:02 (Ref:369684)

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Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
2003 eh? What happened to October 2002?

David, My foot being in plaster from next tuesday for 6 - 8 weeks is what happens to October 2002

DAVID PATERSON · 31 Aug 2002, 10:36 (Ref:369743)

Uh oh, what happened?

Amaroo Park · 31 Aug 2002, 10:42 (Ref:369745)

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Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
Uh oh, what happened?

I tore some ligamnets in my right foot in January and they have not healed properly. So next Tuesday they put the foot in plaster to keep it still so the ligaments hopefully repair themselves (And cause less pain) and avoid operating on it.

DAVID PATERSON · 31 Aug 2002, 11:34 (Ref:369761)

It's good to see so many doctors willing to try non-surgical remedies nowadays, there was a time when they just wanted to cut everybody open for anything.

I hope it all heals up for you. It won't be much fun working on a car with you're foot in plaster though.

I'm still waiting for pics. (Of the car, not the plaster).

Amaroo Park · 31 Aug 2002, 11:38 (Ref:369763)

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Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
It's good to see so many doctors willing to try non-surgical remedies nowadays, there was a time when they just wanted to cut everybody open for anything.

I hope it all heals up for you. It won't be much fun working on a car with you're foot in plaster though.

I'm still waiting for pics. (Of the car, not the plaster).

No problem with all the time off in the next couple of weeks I'll have plenty of time to do it.

Morris 1100 · 31 Aug 2002, 11:59 (Ref:369768)

Here is a picture of the XU1 Torana

DAVID PATERSON · 2 Sep 2002, 02:51 (Ref:370937)

Wow, very nice, looks nearly ready to go. Are you planning to win races or a Concours?

Amaroo Park · 2 Sep 2002, 02:53 (Ref:370939)

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Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
Wow, very nice, looks nearly ready to go. Are you planning to win races or a Concours?

Races

Not quite ready Rollcage and some smaller items are holding me up at the moment

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