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TOMsGPTurbo

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  1. I think I might be going to bunnings tomorrow, brake line connectors are seized :| Check this out: I would love to build Maxi to race in this series. EDIT: I don't think any of those cars were built utilising their local hardware stores lol :P
  2. Air-compressor off, drilled the crap out of the bolt, then pulled the compressor towards me and it snapped off at the head - proves when all else fails get angry. The correct powersteering belt is now on (Gates - 4PK925), First belt I've changed on my car myself, it's nice and firm - but not too firm ;) What's next - brake lines, horn install, battery tie-down, alarm, horn and swap the steering wheel back to the stock one. Wish list - coil-overs & complete suspension overhaul. EDIT - Photo/Vids coming soon.
  3. Funny enough as soon as I rounded it I thought of you when you rounded the one on the gearbox and the things you tried, I've got a file for tool chest. I like the persistence, patience & beer technique :) The family unit is keeping me really busy, when my baby is asleep for a couple of hours I slip away and do something to the car.
  4. I haven't done anything with the Astra yet, still broken head gasket, sitting there all sad looking. But, I did buy a power-steering - non aircon belt for the 4e from Autobahn (I went to supercheap and didn't get any service so I walked out ), the belt didn't fit so I have to go back and get it exchanged. Attempted to get the aircon compressor off too - rounded the head of the last bolt holding it on, that it was it for the night. Here is a updated pic when I flushed the radiator, you can see all the brown coloured rust :/ that came out.
  5. Hey Phil, what kind of front splitter(? black spoiler thing on the bottom of the front of the car) - is that? where did you get it? (pondering if it would look good or crap on my rolla (EDIT: if it would look as good as yours I mean!))
  6. This is awesome, I love it! Awesome photo too. What kind of regio plates are they? Rally-Rego?
  7. Looking forward to your posts, can't wait to see it on the road.
  8. I agree! best commentary I've heard, I thought it was a hoax and then I saw the split times... awesome rider.
  9. This is a pretty cool looking event in Thailand
  10. Very cool, you could go into production of these and become a millionaire!
  11. Yeh same +1, looks good and keeps with the red/black theme, matches the black strip on the bumper and window surround.
  12. This is a quality build! Nice work. P.s: I like your man cave.
  13. Too bad about the race car ;( Paint is coming up really nicely.
  14. Very cool little Te38 are you going to restore it or do it up in a particular style?, also some awesome roads out your way (I drove from Vegas to Grand Canyon then to Phenoix via Sedona a couple years back)
  15. LOL ! Thanks Reed. I'm going to fix the Astra first, then get back to Maxi soon.
  16. Thank you Luke and Justin :)
  17. EDITED - For xmas my lovely wife bought some braided brake lines for me .... Just havnt had the time to put them on, or even a test fit! Going to have to work on my Maxi soon as it's going to be passed down to my beautiful daughter - hence no real updates lately - been kinda busy getting ready for my little one :) Latest edition to my family and my wifes and my first child- So, I might have another 10yrs to fix Maxi ;)
  18. I'm thinking RWD or AWD, turbo charged and 4cyl? or is the next race car the other Rolla you purchased? It's a secret isn't it?
  19. I'm so happy you said that lol Got to love the office :P
  20. Thanks for taking me along for the ride (as in this thread) sorry to hear it's come to an end but it's always best to evolve and continue to find something better. :)
  21. Looking good Rob! how did you go with the custom drive shafts?
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