The Brumbyrunner Project

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Mon May 28, 2007 9:19 pm

awesom work brumbyrunner. keep it up

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:43 pm

Put some stickers on today, got the bonnet pins, harnessess, roof fin, Digi-dash, UHF, intercom, safety triangle & first aid kit installed. Took a few photos tonight but they're a bit dark.

This is the passenger side dash.

Shot from the front showing bonnet pins, too dark to see the camera on the rollcage, still need front no.

Shot from the side showing some sponsers signage. The colours really stand out against the gold paint.

Thanks to Grant from Stickertech for the excellant job he did with the stickers. Above and beyond expectations. He sent me heaps of extra stuff I never even asked for.

Thanks also to Barkyard Boy Dave for the loan of his Digi-dash when I couldn't get one in time.

It's starting to look a bit like a racecar now and only 6 days left to get it finished.

Already thinking I might paint my street Brumby gold to match so I can rock up at a race meeting and park them side by side. No stickers or cage but more or less identical.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:41 am

Have you had it up to speed yet? Just wondering if it tracks better being longer over rough stuff or do you not notice it?

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:52 am

Not so you'd notice. It's a little twitchy on the wide tyres. Might have to change to a mud terrain. With the heavier engine the front Kings are a bit more supple than on my street ute.
The water line from Sunspares was wrong. It nearly fitted but it must be off a different model. I used a flexable line instead and it seems to do the job. I'll post it back to them tomorrow for a refund.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:52 am

*Drool*
Can't wait to see it in action.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Thu May 31, 2007 7:36 pm

Where is the propper crook sticker?

Post by **Alex** » Thu May 31, 2007 8:41 pm

ooooOOOooo noice! lookin sweet!

alex

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:12 am

What can I say… Exceptional work.

Thanks for tall the updates and pics, hope that shake downs are coming up with some positive results (and not to many bugs) and hope she goes well (any pic/video will be a bonus).

SubaRute · Post by **SubaRute** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 11:23 am

when is the big race,location,catagorie,ect ect

has the organiser got a web site we can go to and see whats on ?

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:30 pm

http://www.finkedesertrace.com.au/

Its on next weekend. The brumby is category 8. Love the rules of that one. Must resemble a production car.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 1:27 pm

Best of luck in the race, I hope the car has exceeded your expectations as you've treated it to the best there is from what i can see, i hope it shows some respect to that.

Yeah, as stated, video would be awesome.

Good luck!

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:44 pm

If I get time I'll put up some footage before I go.

Just in case I end for end it at 170...

julian · Post by **julian** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:19 pm

In that case we want on board camera footage.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Jun 02, 2007 6:56 pm

me too!!!!!

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:10 am

Well unfortunately my 2007 Finke desert race is over.
I had a good run down to Alice, arrived just after midday Wed, checked in to our accom, unhooked the trailer, found the registration office, signed in, got my event paperwork done and stated to get the ute ready for early scruiteneering that night. And that was all I got to do.
One of my staff at home was involved in a tragic fatal accident so I have had to come home. I got home midday Thursday so covered 2600km in 36 hours. I was only in Alice for 7 hours instead of 7 days.
I have spoken to Wilbur who arrived yesterday arvo so he knows allready. The rest of my crew are staying to watch the race and make the most of my pre-paid accom and leave from work which cant be changed.
I want to thank everyone for their support and interest in getting the car ready for Finke.

I don't know what else I can say, obviously I'm a little dissapointed...

BRUMBERTY · Post by **BRUMBERTY** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:08 am

You still have all our support, just now for another reason.
Best Wishes

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:53 am

awful news mate. best wishes indeed.

there will always be another finke next year.

BlackMale · Post by **BlackMale** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:31 am

Sorry to hear, our deepest condolences

subiwidow · Post by **subiwidow** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:01 pm

Thats such bad luck. Brett can go next year to be your support crew. Cause he is totally banned from Fraser from now on.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:58 pm

that not too good, our thoughts go out to you all, best wishes!!