Car Spotting

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

It's just so totally wrong.

There were so many comments to respond to that. Partial to the maybe but that one didn't have hot dog buns in the rear quarter window so not as cool

Originally Posted by Adam43

Was that metallic paint?


I’m guessing that one has a handbrake that works.

He did not demonstrate so I'm gonna say no, no his doesn't work either

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by broadrun96

There were so many comments to respond to that. Partial to the maybe but that one didn't have hot dog buns in the rear quarter window so not as cool

How do they feed their children?

He did not demonstrate so I'm gonna say no, no his doesn't work either

Good point, probably doesn’t.

[Gerard C]

I don't mind the color, she looks crazy. As to the rear brakes it has never been the good side of the E (in-board taking the heat from the Dif).

[broadrun96]

Few guys on the track laps at lunch

[Gerard C]

The 505 turbo injection is a secret prototype for WEC! Nice 1900 GT nicknamed Corvette du pauvre here. Nice pics I love the Chevy wagon!

[broadrun96]

Couple more from lunch quiet time laps, 2dr Impala arriving at T2, T3 and T4


And repeat of a previous but with a story, it was purchased as a parts car. It was fixed a bit and then fixed cause Merica, she got a V8 under the bonnet cause yeah. There were 2 here both V8 swapped

[Adam43]

Do what you like people, but the XK engine is a beaut. Everyone has a V8.

[JHamilton]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Do what you like people, but the XK engine is a beaut. Everyone has a V8.

What about an XJ and a small block Chevy? Does the Weiand blower help? Presenting Roadkill's Draguar:




Does anyone have a picture of that Audi that was in T4? It's not often I spy I car I can't identify, but I've definitely never seen one of those.

[Adam43]

Brilliant. it’s like the made that car so you could respond to my post.

[E.B]

This c1968/9 Chrysler Valiant Regal (I think a VE) was parked next to me at the Supermarket today. Beautiful nick and registered as a daily driver (ie Its not on limited use club plates, rather the full price standard registration) which is good to see.

This was from the days when Chrysler set up full local manufacturing in Aus, as Chrysler Australia. (Also set up an engine plant) The Regal was I think based on the US Dodge Dart and Plymouth Valiant but with lots of Aus local design tweaks and content from local suppliers.

Chrysler Aus became one of the top 3 brands locally (with Ford and Holden)They made 70,000 VE's between 1968-70 before the VF replaced it

It also came in 4 door as above, 2door coupe, 5 door (Safari Station Wagon) and Ute form (The Ute was branded Dodge) and the Valiant Regal VIP with all the trimmings, vinyl roof etc plus the optional 4.5 litre V8 as standard. Basic engine was a 3.7 litre slant 6.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by JHamilton

Does anyone have a picture of that Audi that was in T4? It's not often I spy I car I can't identify, but I've definitely never seen one of those.

Did not sadly but I think it was an early 4000 or 400s maybe (Audi 80 or 90 I think for the rest of you) but didn't look quite right. Almost like they put some older Quattro bits on it

[Gerard C]

I love the XK engine but an E Type with a powerful and reliable V8 why not. Easier to have track days without headaches. Remains the choice of a convenient gearbox something Jag didn't mind to much…

[Adam43]

A nice Getrag 5 speed does wonders for it.

As with on the XJS it was never the diff warming the brakes that I worry about, it is more the brakes warming the diff and cooking the seals. A worry for a race car more than a road one.

[Gerard C]

Correct. For track use I've never been a great fan of the in-board brakes and it was the main concern we had when we went from the 105 series to the Alfetta which otherwise was almost perfect in term of chassis balance.

[Adam43]

The later XJS had outboard and we fitted those to an earlier car for that reason.