The Brumbyrunner Project

Milla · Post by **Milla** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:06 pm

how much (with rims), and what u doin with that bull bar- i want it.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:08 pm

Then he started on the rollcage. Here is the finished main hoop with cross bracing.

These are the roof bars.

The side intrusion bars.

The rear legs.

KERAZY · Post by **KERAZY** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:19 pm

wow. all CAMS approved? looks deadly as. in a good way.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:27 pm

Dave built this rotisserie for the car which saved a lot of mucking around.

And then seam welded the underbody.

And the front end.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:30 pm

Milla wrote:how much (with rims), and what u doin with that bull bar- i want it.

How much what? And I'm keeping the bullbar for now.

KERAZY wrote:wow. all CAMS approved? looks deadly as. in a good way.

Yes will be CAMS certified with log book.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 10:42 pm

Next he cut a hole in the floor for the fuel tank.

The tank will be 150 litres but wont be built untill I decide on the amount of body lift I need. Little as possible and I'm going to try and get away with 2".
And here she is all finished, waiting for the next step.

Now I have to do is pick it up and try to fit the motor & gearbox, so hopefully by next weekend we will have the it running.

Milla · Post by **Milla** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:21 pm

pm sent bout the wranglers

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 1:24 am

surely your not sticking with 4 stud brakes??

One of bratgeebahs 5 stud conversion kits is surely in order for the power your going to be making

speaking of which - whats your plans for a driveline?

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 10:29 am

Nice pics - I like the rotisserie.

Only way I can think of 30" tyres fitting without rubbing is to cut and reshape the firewall, trim the crap out of the quarter panels, and use wheels with a neutral or negative offset.

What diff ratios are you thinking of using to turn 30" tyres? 4.444:1?

Is seamwelding a method to make the body more rigid, or is it a CAMS requirement?

Jack

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:09 am

vincentvega wrote:surely your not sticking with 4 stud brakes??

One of bratgeebahs 5 stud conversion kits is surely in order for the power your going to be making

speaking of which - whats your plans for a driveline?

Long term plans include full late model STI hubs and brakes but at this stage I have to concentrate on getting it up and running and log booked. Does not help when you live 2500km away!

Jack wrote:Nice pics - I like the rotisserie.

Only way I can think of 30" tyres fitting without rubbing is to cut and reshape the firewall, trim the crap out of the quarter panels, and use wheels with a neutral or negative offset.

What diff ratios are you thinking of using to turn 30" tyres? 4.444:1?

Is seamwelding a method to make the body more rigid, or is it a CAMS requirement?

Jack

Will be running a 4.444 R&P with the gearset from a 3.9 to give even lower gearing. Might go to a 6 speed 4.444 if I start to break it. Trick is not to have too much power.
Seam welding is just something I'm doing for strength

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:11 pm

You could make up some longer castor/radius rods? thus moving the wheel away from the firewall? Thats my 2 cents worth anyway.

BaronVonChickenPants · Post by **BaronVonChickenPants** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:48 pm

Using the L series control arms and adjustable castor rods should just about give you the clearance you need.

Jordan.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:17 pm

I think by looking at that the wheels have already been moved forwards

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:55 pm

Well I finally made it down to Brissy and picked up the ute from the cage builder on Wednesday morning. Then the front cut arrived today at lunch time. Before dark the backyardboys had it completely stripped and ready for the motor and box to be lifted out. I decided to go with an STI manual front cut that backyard brett had tracked down.

Still got a few issues with the brake booster, chassis rails, engine crossmember and gearbox crossmember to sort out tomorrow now that we know where the engine is sitting.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:16 pm

damn wish i wasnt going away this weekend - would love to come up to bretts and have a look!

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 1:33 pm

Call me when its ready for a test drive

daza · Post by **daza** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:56 pm

Hey Brumbyrunner,
Have you got your long travel front struts sorted yet?
Daza.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 11:04 pm

vincentvega wrote:damn wish i wasnt going away this weekend - would love to come up to bretts and have a look!

I'd say we'll still be here next week.

Lightning_Silver_RX wrote:Call me when its ready for a test drive

Why? You wanna race?
Plus, I believe it's your shout.

daza wrote:Hey Brumbyrunner,
Have you got your long travel front struts sorted yet?
Daza.

Sort of sorted. They work fine but you cannot buy the genuine seals and they are an odd looking thing that I haven't been able find aftermarket.

It looks like I will only have 7.5" of travel in the front at present. Thats 2" more than stock. Wont know for sure untill we've finished stage 1. Hopefully have the motor running tomorrow.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:41 am

brumbyrunner wrote:Why? You wanna race?
Plus, I believe it's your shout.

Ok I'll race, but I'm using the motorbike. Its the only way I'll even have a chance

My shout hey...I'll see what I can do.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 1:55 pm

I will try and get up during the week then - very keen for a look