Warts and all GT40 Australia #48 - Page 26

Pete. · 02-09-07, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the info Chris, looks like I'll have to join the Cobra club.

Pete. · 02-11-07, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatchat

Welcome to our web site! | Cobra Car Club of Queensland QUEENSLAND RACEWAY - IPSWICH

Plenty race track activities here in Queensland Pete ---- so, we'll see you at Morgan Park (Warwick) this Sunday were you can really test out those big shiney brake rotors

What is the story of the picture?

sp250 · 03-11-07, 09:21 PM

hi guys , im still trying to contact MBEASY.
no luck so far. what about u aussies then, hes over there somewhere. thanks steve

Pete. · 03-11-07, 10:05 PM

It would help if I knew what you were talking about.

Charlie M · 04-12-07, 09:14 PM

Pete,

Very nice car; excellent job!

What did you use for wheels. I'd like to use something similar. Would you mind sharing the spec's (diameter, width, backspace)?

Thanks,
Charlie

Pete. · 04-12-07, 11:12 PM

Hi, Charlie, wheels are Simmons three piece 17*8 front 17*12 rear.
Tires are Pirelli Pzero 255/40ZR17 front and 355/35ZR17 rear. I cant find backspace spec but will keep looking.

Pete. · 04-13-07, 01:12 AM

This morning I did away with the Hot Dogs,

And the Super Traps, and fitted a stainless steel muffler which sounds and looks much better, I think. What affect it will have on H.P. if any I'll find out in a couple of weeks when it goes back on the Dyno.

Dalton · 04-13-07, 08:15 AM

Now that looks better. Any progress on the power steering? I've read comments from a GT40 driver (UK I think) who had power steering with an electric oil pump on his 40 to save effort on long distance races.
Cheers

Dalton

Pete. · 04-13-07, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

Now that looks better. Any progress on the power steering? I've read comments from a GT40 driver (UK I think) who had power steering with an electric oil pump on his 40 to save effort on long distance races.
Cheers

Dalton

Not really Dalton, I've had a look at a lot of EPAS web sites but so far all the units are either far to expensive or to big. I.E. wont fit.

HILLY · 04-14-07, 06:10 AM

That’s a much better look Pete. I also had to use the Supa-Trapps to get passed the noise test but they are way too ugly. I am currently experimenting with a system that will fit inside the existing 3” tail pipes. After some time in use I’d say that baffle will turn black and you will hardly notice it. I need to spend a bit more time on them to sort out the appropriate end plate design but they should do the job and look sweet.

Pete. · 04-15-07, 03:14 AM

Mick came to visit today in his very nice R.F.

Dave S · 04-15-07, 10:54 AM

I love the door mirrors on Micks car. Black GT40's look so tuff.

Pete. · 05-08-07, 01:36 AM

I fitted tea strainers as discussed in the technical forum to replace the orange socks (first pic). I also fitted stone guards to the side air intakes. (last pic).

JackW · 05-08-07, 02:59 AM

.....just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Pete's car gets even better! Looking the goods Pete.

JW

Pete. · 05-08-07, 03:16 AM

Thanks Jack.
I should have closed the clip before I took the photo.

Mick · 05-08-07, 09:00 AM

Hey Pete, any chance you can shoot me a copy of the pics or are they the set you already sent me. I'll post details on the mirrors if any one is interested.

Mick

Pete. · 05-08-07, 07:20 PM

No problem Mick I'll send you the high resolution ones.

Dalton · 05-09-07, 12:24 AM

Hey, I liked the orange socks! They made a statement.
Seriously, the extremely high standard of finish exhibited by most GT40's, and including yours Pete, is keeping values up and should be maintaining a high level of credibility and desirability for these fantastic replicas, which is great. Such a far cry from the rough fibreglass body on an old VW floor pan, with a slab of plywood for a dashboard. With sound engineering, great attention to detail, and holy cr#p performance, these 40's get RESPECT and REVERENCE.
Amen,
Dalton