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With BA/BF Falcon front suspension it will be a bit difficult, but with a FG front susension I would think it wouldn't be to hard as the FG and Territory have a similar setup. As there are no manual Territorys it would easier with a auto. DRB are going to do add extra mount points on the front of their chassis that will enable either BA/BF or FG Falcons to be used Would be different an all wheel drive 540 Roadster. Warren |
There are some pretty ugly cars on that 'site! Our poor mates in NZ have a lot to put up with!
Merv |
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=220761920 ps where were the ozy drivers in the indy 500? |
That IS a nice one Maurice! Looks very well made. Not sure about the Indy 500 - didn't seem to rate any news coverage at all here.
Merv |
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http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...3/90263253.jpg whats the Indy 500...is that anywhere near Bathurst? |
I guess that everyone has seen this one before:
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...C540_Cobra.jpg |
I was looking at engine options (as part of the will I do it thought process) and was considering the supercharged 5.5 from the Mustang, or one of the crate engines such as one I have previously mentioned. I have been advised that the American engines won't be compatible to the Australian donor car computer systems and has different plugs...does anyone know how difficult/expensive this would be to overcome?
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Talk to Peter I think he sells Autronic SM4 ECU should be able to get that to work on the 5.4..... I have this ECU on my 4.6 Supercharged Cobra motor and works fine.
Cheers Greg |
Drb540
I am currently building my dream shed and when finished I will build my dream car - DRB540. I have purchased a running 5 Speed Manual BA Boss 290 GT which I will use as the donor car. I am waiting for the hardtop to be completed before I order the car. is there anyone in Western Australia that can tell me who I can contact regarding getting the thing licensed as I have never done this sort of thing before and really need to know what I need to do. Good luck on your build you lucky bugger. :)
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With your donor car you need to speak to some one in the rego dept to find out what yr you can go back for the ADR rules on pollutions ect. He in Victoria we can go back 3yrs from the car build date and have three yrs to build it, all states have diffrent regs. eg mine is a 2009 kit so i can have a 2008,2007,2006 donor car, I have a BF mk2 12/2007 but firist rego was in 15/06/08 with only 6,000ks, The only concern i had that the air bags had to be removed, because there havnt been tested in this kit and the word air bag on the dash had to go, in case the car was on sold. Michael |
Hi Warren,just wondering how the progress on your 540 is going,i see peters busy doing a few tests on seatbelts and parking lights at the moment.Im just getting around to fitting the heatshield into the car.
Hi Michael,hows the painter getting along with your car,should be close to the finish line now,how bout a couple of progress pictures on the car in the paint shop. |
Paul what do those 540's weigh compared to a Cobra, for example? They are certainly becoming very popular.
Merv |
Merv,no where near as light as the original cobra shape.The body,chassis unit is around 400kgs,heres some info:
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER : DRB MODEL : 540 ROADSTER YEAR OF MANUFACTURE : 2008 CHASSIS No/VIN : SC540-01 TEST DATE : 19/9/2008 LOAD & DIMENSION DETAILS. Standard Vehicle Unladen Weight 1500 kg Number of Seating Positions 2 GVM 1650 kg Vehicle Track Front 1580¬ mm. Rear 1620 mm Wheelbase 2520 mm PAUL |
Jezzus there bloody heavy.
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yeah bit of weight,but a lot bigger car,as boxhead said doors are about as big as his front guard. suppose they make a good sunday cruzer.still go alright but
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In all reality there a pig, even if i dropped my alloy blocked boss engine in one it'd still be awfully heavy and handle like a boat.
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I am sure there is lots that could be done suspension-wise to lighten and stiffen the chassis, if needed. My WRX STi was 1350kg and it handled pretty well.
Merv |
Hi Paul,
Not much happening at the moment due to work committments, but I hope to get back into it in a couple of weeks. If I can get the parts I require I hope to have it painted by Christmas. Quote:
At the double lane change testing earlier this I heard the handling of the DRB540 made a lighter popular V8 powered kit car, which was also doing the same test, look pretty ordinary. Warren |
BLWNCOBRA,you have driven one of these then,wished i had the chance to drive one and be able to comment truthfully on how they handle.6-8 months time hopefully i will be able to let you know.
Hi Warren, work sure does hold up the progress on projects mine is still untouched as of work committments also.The heatshield arrived yesterday as well as the tank.lights andcarpet are ordered and the primer,etch and materials are on there way so trying to take 4-5 weeks holiday and hopefully put a dent in the build time. Paul |
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