Trev Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Special bolts looked overrated, bro. It was fun to go racing tonight, really not an intimidating thing to do at all. I'm gonna expect someone else with a 4age rwd setup to come compete next time, KE70Dave, this means you. I recorded a best time of 15.654 @87.16 mph. 2.204 60 foot time. Beat an MX5, and got my ass handed to me by a couple of Toranas. :blinks: Good shit Matt, I think I passed you on the cunningham coming back from QR, If it was you it sounded really nice. why welded? legalities? 3 piece wheels aren't legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) why welded? legalities? Only dodgy fools silicon them up, in a wheel as light as most vintage jap 3 piece, most of the strength comes from the weld. I wouldn't touch them if they weren't welded. I don't see them as a finished product until they are welded and spun to see if they are true. Edited May 12, 2010 by LittleRedSpirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Good shit Matt, I think I passed you on the cunningham coming back from QR, If it was you it sounded really nice. Mya well have done, shortly after 9pm I was on the cunningham highway. Mungi mods was behind me and there was a yellow HG ute in front of me. Forgot to add, the rolla does pretty sick burnouts. :blinks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 9pm heading to willowbank? I passed this rolla at like 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 9pm heading to willowbank? I passed this rolla at like 6. Oh heading to, then yes, about 6:15 we left Mt Crosby to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungi mods Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) this set of rims are 1983 vintage , so period correct ! welded because if SSR Work etc deem they need to be from their factory then i feel they should be from mE I do wheels for my self first and foremost , so why would i want to cut corners to save a few bucks? it's like rebuilding your engine and deciding the old head gasket will be alright . These Southernways were not originally welded together, and Simmons are not welded either so its not really a legality issue, the weld increases the strength of the rim, helps with sealing and is good for added safety a little extra cost is minimal compared to the carnage that could ensue. after all you are relying on 20 6 or 8 mm 6.6 high tensile bolts and nuts same as bolts , why re use 20 + yr old bolts when for around $80 you can buy new bolts and nuts at a much higher grade i use aviation grade 12.9 high tensile bolts as i have snapped a standard ssr bolt in a rim once . t'was fun running down the quarter , i only need to find 6 seconds and then it will be a race :blinks: Edited May 12, 2010 by mungi mods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 People underestimate the strenghth of bolts, none the less great work boys :blinks: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 3 piece wheels aren't legal. Now I know why I was told the 3 piece weren't legal... Wheel markingVehicles built on or after 1 July 1985 must be fitted with original wheels or replacement wheels which are indelibly marked in accordance with approved standards. These standards include: • Standards Australia • Wheel Industries Association (Australia) • Technischer Uberwachungen Verein • Japanese Industrial Standards. Markings must include diameter, width, offset and the manufacturer’s trade mark or logo and be located so that they are readily visible when the wheel is correctly installed on the vehicle. Composite wheels The use of composite wheels (two or three-piece) is permitted. They must be manufactured and marked in accordance with the standards described above if fitted to vehicles manufactured on or after 1 July 1985. Was told that the 3 piece wheels were illegal by a guy I used to work with that thinks he knows fckn everything, This is when I was trying to buy a set of race wheels off Terry (my old boss), I hate when you get told bullshit and pass it on to others as it makes you look like a bigger dickhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ca18ae71 Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 did u get any pics or vid of your runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungi mods Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 that hummmer does 17's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) did u get any pics or vid of your runs Hahaha good find. That's about all the photos Iv'e seen. Edited May 14, 2010 by LittleRedSpirit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungi mods Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 hahaha found the charger and spare battery for the video camera.... next time Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleRedSpirit Posted May 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 hahahafound the charger and spare battery for the video camera.... next time Matt Bah-aha, I think I killed a coil at the track. She's running on 3 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerhead Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Doh - wonder if its the one that's missing a spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungi mods Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 4k still running on 4 ....equals 2 of yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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