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Offline dw230

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #60 on: January 22, 2011, 09:32:01 PM »
Damn, all that work and you guys put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the cockpit.

Other than that looks great!

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #61 on: January 22, 2011, 09:47:15 PM »
Wow!  Looks great!  I was wondering what was happening.  Thanks for the update.  :cheers:

And... when you are making those specialty Jaguar racing parts...  make a second for your fellow XJS racer in the States.  :wink:

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #62 on: January 22, 2011, 10:04:08 PM »
Looks great! I really like this build, and it's coming along nicely. :cheers:

I've got a buddy in Brisbane, Wayne Woonton, that plays with Flatcads and Jags.

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #63 on: January 23, 2011, 05:58:34 AM »
Dan - Thanks, funnily enough the XJS is set up for the wheel to go either side. All the holes and mounts are already there. But - it would mean looking for a different steering rack..... A very belated Thankyou to you as well for your time at Speed Week. We'll see you again. We will come back.

Geo - the steering wheel boss took 2 days to make. Gaz's dad did the work. He was a fitter and turner back about 50 years ago and does things the right way. If you worked out an hourly rate for the work, you wouldn't buy it. Have you got the stock spin lock adjustable column in yours?

Flattie - The car is in Sydney, and unfortunately I live in Brisbane which makes it difficult to get over to work on the car. I just handle Gaz's publicity since I'm an IT guy and he's an accountant.

I'll post some more stuff sooner next time.

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #64 on: January 23, 2011, 06:16:52 AM »
Quote from: dw230 on January 22, 2011, 09:32:01 PM
Dodge, all that work and you guys put the steering wheel on the wrong side of the cockpit.

Other than that looks great!

DW



Sorry Dan
The wheel is on the right side
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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #65 on: January 23, 2011, 02:26:32 PM »
Lynchy,
I love your head restraints!!! Great idea and execution.

Tee Shirt: I still have it in the bag and of course I lost your address (I blame that on being an old guy!) so send me your address and I will post it to you. My E mail address is rexschimmer@gmail.com.

Better yet come over for Speed Week 2011 and I'll give it to you!! Great meeting you guys! and hope to see you again.

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #66 on: January 23, 2011, 07:08:42 PM »
Rex

It's all Gary's work on the car. He might be slow but at least he takes a long time! He was thinking of making the right hand one swing out but slapped himself and just got it done. Don't worry about the shirt. We're happy it's got a good home. We will definately be back but maybe 2012???? I start a new job soon so holidays will be an issue and I've really got to give priority to our event first.

Lynchy
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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #67 on: January 23, 2011, 09:56:45 PM »
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"Gary also decided that as the car is a Jag then he should add in a wooden steering wheel..."

A wooden steering wheel in a race car is a very bad idea; in a crash the wood will splinter and become a potentially lethal fragments.

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #68 on: May 16, 2012, 05:09:23 PM »
It's been a while since posting here but the Jag is nearly complete. The DLRA is attempting to have an even in a few weeks time due to being washed out in March. This gave Gary a few more months to finish the car to the standard that he had hoped for. Here are a few recent pictures but more work has happened since these.







Enjoy! If you want to see more go to the DLRA forum under Build Diaries.

Lynchy
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Offline Peter Jack

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #69 on: May 16, 2012, 08:37:07 PM »
That is a nice looking piece.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #70 on: May 16, 2012, 09:57:04 PM »
Have you ever looked out over a parking lot and wondered, "Where'd I park my car?"

I didn't think so.

Kosmic Killer Kat Kolor.   :cheers:
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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #71 on: March 04, 2013, 01:51:42 AM »
As promised some recent photos.....

The Shaguar finally got her chance to run at the 2013 DLRA Speed Week event held recently. The cat performed well with licencing runs of 125mph and 150mph. Then over to the long course for the 175mph run and chute pull. All OK so far....







Gaz and the Jag were cleared to go for 200 next and this is where the problem occured. This is the final shot after the spin at 195mph when the bonnet popped open and upset the aero. It looks like the bonnet lifted due to pressure building inderneath and upset the aero causing the rear to let go. When the car went around the bonnet flopped right open and then slammed back when the car came back around. Damage is superficial and will be sorted out for next year with several bonnet pins.



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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #72 on: March 04, 2013, 10:03:55 AM »
Sorry to see the damage, how did the car feel while under power?  Was the car stable, how was the traction?
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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #73 on: March 04, 2013, 10:34:49 AM »
What a shame. It looks great (before). It's a pity to have to wait that long. Thanks for the great pics.
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Re: Australian Jaguar Build
« Reply #74 on: March 04, 2013, 11:32:52 AM »
Ouch!!   I hate when that happens!

Car has got potential though.   Best of luck next year!
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