Took the T3/T04, downpipe and manifold of the R. Cut the downpipe and fitted the downpipe to the GT30 using a kind of mould/dummy setup. This is the same setup used when I mounted the T3/T04. I connected the cut parts using tape. When all is in shape it will be tig spot welded. After that is will be test fitted when the turbo is in the car and when all turns out OK it will be welded using backing gas. After removing the T3/T04 it was nice to see that the parts looked pretty good for the time
I've had plans to change my R's turbo to a GT3071R for some time already. My house has been rebuild between August '04 and Februari this year. In Februari all the furniture and stuff had to be moved back. Also a lot of small things to do in the house. Late last year I decided to buy an old Datsun for a new tuning project. During the winter I have been working on the engine, suspension and drivetrain while prepping the car for approval. Last monday the car was finally approved so now I can start
Picked up the R from the dealer today. Car received 2 modifications. One mod to prevent the famous sidestep issue where the rear of the car can make a strange sideways movement when driving over road irregulariities. Tested the car on the way home on a not so nice piece of road. Car went smooth all the way up to 137 mph. The second modification is an attempt from Volvo to fix the front brake noise. My car started making a lot of noise during light to mild braking during the summer. During the
well, I bought the new C70 headlight and HID bulb... I had to buy a pair of bulbs... sad. oh well, at least I'll have an extra. i really appreciate all the help that the VS crew has given me.
I think few things can truly touch your soul. Stir, maybe, move at times yes, but seldom touch. Things that can touch your soul burn the image into your mind forever. Maybe doing damage, maybe making you better. But the image will always remain. Death, is a good catalyst for this. I have seen my share of death. Friends being shot and killed in front of me. Class-mates committing suicide. Constant death in the job. People run over in 3rd world countries. My soul stirred many a time and
The guys offered to all drive out and give Lax a blanket party.. I feel much better. Hello world!!!! Rich and I are hammering out the final details of the premium site. I hope to start shooting the movies soon. BTW they will be mpg not wmv
