Australian Belly Tank

[PJQ]

Sorry Grum,
Got your card reader here in Evil Adelaide, be home tomorrow night.
Grab one from a shop I'll pay you back.

[Reverend Hedgash]

The Traveller is up on blocks in the back yard as I am replacing the rear axle due to the spring perches having rotted away allowing the axle to rotate (!). But I will definately give her a bit more wellie next drive. I do love driving it actually, old school motoring with no ssynchro in first.

Stewy is saying it may be too early to take it to Bonneville, I think its about right... how about an online vote? If not successful for the first year I am sure we could find someone who would "mind it" while we prepared for another run the following year...?

What's the consensus? Wait and get it right (and risk someone else blowing the record out of the salty water?) Or put our money down and play?

It will be a team decision of course but we consider the forum "family" and so there will be some influence and meaningful discussion I am sure.

Reverend Hedgash
agitprop

[Milwaukee Midget]

The Traveller is up on blocks in the back yard as I am replacing the rear axle due to the spring perches having rotted away allowing the axle to rotate (!).

Rusted spring perches?  Rotating axles?  Sounds like somebody grafted a Triumph rear end into it.

Ah, somebody is pressing from, what was it called, Pomgolia?  That's an impressive piece if literary imagery.

Time to weigh options -

The car clearly shows potential - holds a record, perhaps a bit of chassis sorting to assure the shakes don't return, clean aero, enthusiastic crew and world-wide support of the project.

And nothing would delight me more than to see this car in the flesh in August.

On the other hand, I'm reminded of the Bacchus Marsh guys who have brought the Healey Streamliner over twice, and each time, despite what was clearly a really well put together car, had issues that had not been sorted out completely before they put it in the container.

Your very puzzling issue of not being able to turn over 6400 has absolutely got to be handled before you start shopping for shipping quotes.

On top of that, you'll need to tune it for 4200 feet above sea level, rather than 120.

Outside pressure?  In addition to Dik's goading, Gas Lakester has more competitors here in the states, and if somebody makes a breakthrough with a car with similar aero and a lot more horses, it could be a long time putting Sunshine back on track for an American record and a hat.

It's been a long, productive week - heck, three years - for Team Sunshine, and I'm certainly not trying to throw a wet blanket on the enthusiasm, nor diminish your success.  I am pointing out to you and your fans the obvious hurdles and the potential need for urgency and a swift resolution.

So Dik, right now, I'm standing with James - it's not quite there yet.  But James, if there is any way you can get the engine issue sorted out by late May, and unless there are cards you're not showing, 2013 just might be the year.

Congratulations, my friends.

   

[SPARKY]

find the Rs first!!!! I think you nearly have to know your power band  and how for up it goes.  With a DYNO SHEET -- we can spread sheet formula to find the best gear-tire combo at targeted speed for the best TE. 

Dr G ---I would go back on the dyno with a stand alone ECU FIRST!!   Find out IF the snarly little beast has a powerband 2000-2500 above 6375!!  It is going to be a great year if it does!!!

[Milwaukee Midget]

find the Rs first!!!!

X 2 !

[kiwi belly tank]

The Traveller is up on blocks in the back yard as I am replacing the rear axle due to the spring perches having rotted away allowing the axle to rotate (!). But I will definately give her a bit more wellie next drive. I do love driving it actually, old school motoring with no ssynchro in first.

Stewy is saying it may be too early to take it to Bonneville, I think its about right... how about an online vote? If not successful for the first year I am sure we could find someone who would "mind it" while we prepared for another run the following year...?

What's the consensus? Wait and get it right (and risk someone else blowing the record out of the salty water?) Or put our money down and play?

It will be a team decision of course but we consider the forum "family" and so there will be some influence and meaningful discussion I am sure.

Reverend Hedgash
agitprop

Dik, If you guys decide to hit Bvill, you're welcome to work out of my place. I'm just over the hill from the salt, there's an empty house for you & we'll make room in the shop beside the liner.
  Sid.

[Elmo Rodge]

Regarding the Mister Potato Head hat, I didn't exactly picture THAT red hat on you.    I did notice the sticker not only on the push truck but in the SoS as well. Someday I'll make it over there.  I hope you gave my best to those whom asked of me. Once more, good job my friend(s).  Wayno

[Reverend Hedgash]

Well sounds like its unanimous, we are going to Bonneville!

It seems that no-one put forward any arguments forward other than getting the engine revving (suspension was determined as track issues?) and that can be resolved by a new ecu and Dino session?

Huh, huh, can we huh?

RH+
Minister of Agitprop

[Jon]

None of mine business but I recon another year of tinkering that didn't involve major works like the diff changeover and motor rebuilt that take up big chunks of time and fun vouchers would see another big leap.

I'm calling a 250mph pass in 12 months with the ideas Goggles and Grumm shared at the lake.

That motor is strong, the aero is good.
jon

[Dr Goggles]

Smart man that Jon Bennet.

[Tman]

We will see you boys Stateside!

[grumm441]

We will see you boys Stateside!

Most likely, but you will have to come here to see the car
G

[SPARKY]

Most likely, but you will have to come here to see the car
G

[Jon]

Grumm

Has Goggles been sniffing the yellow paint again???

During Speedweek Goggles misplaced his glasses just before a run.
I was swanning around doing very little so I went for a look in their pits, I didn't find the glasses but I did find a carefully sealed jar of yellow paint, I'm not sure if it was meant to be in with the electrical gear...

Jon

[Milwaukee Midget]

I did find a carefully sealed jar of yellow paint, I'm not sure if it was meant to be in with the electrical gear...

LOL