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Post by Snapfrozen » Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:11 pm

Remember what kind of aluminium it is? I just got a price for a sheet of 1.2mm 2400x1200 5052 and it is about $125+GST

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:29 pm

Sounds like marine grade price...the code on my docket says S5005.71224 Sheet .7 x 1200 x 2400 5005 H34
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Post by Snapfrozen » Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:14 pm

It holds up OK in the wet? No rust etc?

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:17 pm

Snapfrozen wrote:It holds up OK in the wet? No rust etc?
???? aluminium doesnt rust regarless of grade.
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Post by Brainflex » Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:11 pm

rust is corrosion. Ally corrodes. Or if we want to get fussy it oxidises.

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Fri Jan 18, 2013 8:56 pm

Brainflex wrote:rust is corrosion. Ally corrodes. Or if we want to get fussy it oxidises.
Sorry for being fussy and using the correct terminology...only steel can rust while aluminium corrodes /oxidises! lol. :roll:
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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:48 pm

To enable me to keep an eye on things at the track i have installed an oil temp gauge with the sender threaded into a spare sump nut.
Water temp gauge is next on the list.
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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:33 pm

Finish my mods today, almost...water temp gauge,lowered pod filter for cooler air,repainted front bumper with front lower plate.
Just need a bung for the temp sensor welded on the ali coolant tube.
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Post by warrior » Sun Feb 03, 2013 9:14 pm

will the filter pick up water being that low? A bit hard to tell from the pictures.
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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:39 am

Shouldnt do...its behind the the IC & Radiator plus i have a full lower splash plate now.

My first turbo experiment had it in front of the radiator & even in the pouring rain at Taupo never had any issues...in fact they run better & cleaner with moisture injection.
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Post by tomtikki » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:32 am

Anyone else going to be at the Playday this Wednesday? (6th)
I've heard some of the Escort club will be there, so I'll have some competition with other non-inducted cars for a change but it's always great fun to try and keep up with other Mx's. -Even if they have forced power!
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Post by chris » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:19 pm

Might pop down :)
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Post by Furai » Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:48 pm

Might come have a look between or after sliding around at Meremere.

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Post by siren676 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:08 pm

Furai wrote:Might come have a look between or after sliding around at Meremere.
Hmm is anyone allowed to come and watch that? Can come take pics if im allowed in.
If not ill pop down to hampton for a watch. Is it just a track day?
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Post by Furai » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:06 pm

siren676 wrote:
Furai wrote:Might come have a look between or after sliding around at Meremere.
Hmm is anyone allowed to come and watch that? Can come take pics if im allowed in.
If not ill pop down to hampton for a watch. Is it just a track day?
Yeah the gates open every hour so come on the dot of an hour. If no one comes just text me.

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Post by siren676 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:12 pm

What time you heading down there? Might be able to meet up on the way down.
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Post by Furai » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:29 pm

Have to be there before 9.

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Post by siren676 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:42 pm

I should be able to get up that early. Depends how late i stay up tomorrow night
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Post by Donovan » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:46 pm

tomtikki wrote:Anyone else going to be at the Playday this Wednesday? (6th)
I've heard some of the Escort club will be there, so I'll have some competition with other non-inducted cars for a change but it's always great fun to try and keep up with other Mx's. -Even if they have forced power!
Myself with the LS1 and Mad_Kiwi with his car running Keith's engine are going to be there this Wednesday.

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Post by warrior » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:21 pm

can i please ask what this is? at hampton?
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Post by Donovan » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:26 pm

warrior wrote:can i please ask what this is? at hampton?
You may, it's just a track day, organised by playday ontrack.

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Post by tomtikki » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:36 pm

Donovan wrote:Myself with the LS1 and Mad_Kiwi with his car running Keith's engine are going to be there this Wednesday.
Cool see you guys there!
Looking forward to seeing your car up close Donovan, while parked of course as my stock 1600 won't stay close to yours on the track BUT by god I'll try!
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Post by Donovan » Mon Feb 04, 2013 9:41 pm

tomtikki wrote:Cool see you guys there!
Looking forward to seeing your car up close Donovan, while parked of course as my stock 1600 won't stay close to yours on the track BUT by god I'll try!
Are you going to be running on the track, we will try and keep an eye out, you'll see mine a mile away, as it will still have all the sponsor stickers on it from the Cannonball run.

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Post by tomtikki » Mon Feb 04, 2013 10:48 pm

Yeah my Smurf and I will be out there making those Merc & BMW owners work their expensive cars hard! (just have to hold 'em off on the straights!)
See ya there.
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Post by siren676 » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:09 pm

Out of curiosity, whats the cost to join in the fun?
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