21st Cobra Nationals

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Yup, Ive done 3 nats in a street class and this is my first one actually registered.

You know the number plate slows you down

[Tenrocca]

Originally Posted by gjkrv8

You know the number plate slows you down

This bloody clutch is slowing me down more than any number plate....



Unfortunately this is not the "before" photo of tonights work. I was supposed to be driving this weekend but couldnt get the clutch to disengage so pulled the engine out again.

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

This bloody clutch is slowing me down more than any number plate....

Unfortunately this is not the "before" photo of tonights work. I was supposed to be driving this weekend but couldnt get the clutch to disengage so pulled the engine out again.

Mate, I hope it comes together ok - good luck - looking forward to catching up with you. cheers Gregg

[spookypt]

Tenrocca is it easier to pull engine out than drop the gearbox in your car? No hoist?

And why won't it disengage? I've just done the clutch on mine twice (a learning experience) so curious as to the issue your having....

[Auswallaby]

Thanks, looking forward to it.

[deano59]

just wack the number plate off ya 6 x 4trailer there only nsw coppers lol

[Modena]

sppoky: you can't drop the gearbox in a CR, there's too much torsionally rigid chassis in the way

[Tenrocca]

I think Mike made his removable - probably a good mod if I ever pull it apart again.

Pete from Tex tells me I possibly should need a 15mm spacer on my slave, but it was working before without one, but will measure up and check.

Ill get it going for nats though - being ready too early makes it a bit dull.

[Gav]

The earlier square tube CR's have a X frame under the rear of the gearbox, its made from 80mm RHS so its a permanent feature.
Mike removed the cross piece that's under the sump on his, its 25x50mm RHS and I'm not sure what it is even there for.
I'm planning on removing it so as I can fit a later model oil pan on mine.

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by Gav

The earlier square tube CR's have a X frame under the rear of the gearbox, its made from 80mm RHS so its a permanent feature.
Mike removed the cross piece that's under the sump on his, its 25x50mm RHS and I'm not sure what it is even there for.
I'm planning on removing it so as I can fit a later model oil pan on mine.

Same deal on the Round-tube CR's too. The T56 is pretty long and extends past the big X members.

I actually put the engine and gearbox already bolted together in (with body on) - not sure if thats easier than separating them like Andrew has or not.

Good luck with the clutch - cheers Gregg

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by Gav

The earlier square tube CR's have a X frame under the rear of the gearbox, its made from 80mm RHS so its a permanent feature.
Mike removed the cross piece that's under the sump on his, its 25x50mm RHS and I'm not sure what it is even there for.
I'm planning on removing it so as I can fit a later model oil pan on mine.

Yep, I made a removable engine cross member. It makes it possible to remove the sump with the motor in place.

Pulling the gearbox still needs the engine out.

[Gav]

When I have had to remove the auto (there has been many times..) I pull the engine from out the top and then lift the car up with the hoist leaving the gear box on a trolley at ground level.
Works for me!

[spookypt]

For me its 6 bell housing bolts, 4 driveshaft bolts, 2 GB retaining bolts, 4 on the cross member, couple of oil cooler lines and my gear shifter off and its out although I can't guarantee if this is standard BDR or something custom. Pulling the engine to do a clutch on mine would be painful and I'd be clicking the gas axe to cut that cross member out pretty quick!

My rear end was a pain to change ratios so a bit of gas axe action and the offending cross member now bolts in and out. Much much easier.

[Tenrocca]

There should be some free garages in Pit lane for anyone who wants one.

[dadndave]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

There should be some free garages in Pit lane for anyone who wants one.

Free, as in available or free as in FREE

[Tenrocca]

Nah - just available. Had a few previously booked that have been cancelled.

[Wazza]

Not really...nothing to do with how many are in each class...points aren't awarded according to the first second and third placing in each class.

It works on the overall best time for each event....a mixture of all classes.( excluding RACE class of course)

eg. SPRINTS: 100 points to the fastest sprint...99 to the second fastest, and so on...doesn't matter which class they're in,as long as they're eligible for "King Cobra"

Same for each event...then total up all of the events...and whoever has the most points overall...is the "King"

Cheers,
Warren

[Tenrocca]

Yes thats the current system Waz (which works), I was pointing out a problem with Daves proposal.

On another note, Im up and running again. Clutch feels best it ever has (its never been right till now) and I even gave the carpets a vacuum. Good for an extra 0.1 a lap I reckon.

Cheers

[gjkrv8]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Yes thats the current system Waz (which works), I was pointing out a problem with Daves proposal.

On another note, Im up and running again. Clutch feels best it ever has (its never been right till now) and I even gave the carpets a vacuum. Good for an extra 0.1 a lap I reckon.

Cheers

Great news on the clutch Andrew. I am vacuuming as we speak.

[Dimis]

Wow. 0.1 for carpets!?!
Imagine how fast you'd go if you didn't have to carry around all that cement you painted your car with...