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Post by sempeR Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:25 am

Hey dudes, just came off a HUGE weekend at Vicdrifts Summer Matsuri, and here is a little clip of some action through the esses, with a mate close behind!



And heres another, this time im behind Pete.

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Post by NoRecoil Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:39 pm

Yeah! Commodore!

Nice work semper
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Post by Waffelz Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:17 pm

Nice work bro! 5 litsy auto?
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Post by sempeR Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:24 pm

Thnks guys, it was my first time out and im absolutly rapt with how much i improved by sunday arvo, ill give the car a quick write up.

'96 series ii vs calais
5 litre
5 speed conversion
3.89:1 lsd
mild crow cam, heads mildly ported, 3 angle valve grind, roller rockers, pacemakers, later model radiator with v6 thermo
Pedder coilovers up front, pedders adjustable shocks down back, whiteline adjustable sway bars
Velo 4 point harness
Battery relocated to passenger side rear seat

Next mods are a decent size alloy radiator, second handy race seat, a seriously beefed up diff mount and a spool centre. Maybe a bolt in half cage if i need it to move up a class, but i might move on from the commodore before then.
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Post by Waffelz Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:44 pm

Nice Ssemp, probably wouldn't bother with a cage unless you wanna get more serious with it. Good to see something different out there.

Oh and I'll see you soon for wildcard lobby Wink
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Post by sempeR Mon Feb 25, 2013 6:50 pm

Well thats just it, all depends if i want to move out of d class, its compulsory to have a cams spec weld in or bolt in cage for c b and a class, because vicdrift y0.
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Post by sempeR Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:38 pm

A sweet photo right HERE for anyone interested
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Post by sempeR Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:46 pm

So the next outing for the Calais is this Sunday, and since I'm a firm believer in the 5 P's... Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance... iv been hard at it the last couple weeks getting her ready.

A general check over the front and rear end, some fresh oil and filter, and a quick clean of the air filter were the basics. I also found my oil pressure gauge was leaking in the cabin, and iv got a bent sway bar link. I'll let the later go till I can afford hd ones.

Oh and she got some more low whilst i was at it Wink

But the big change will be a new full spool down back. Here it is, bearings pressed on, ready to accept the crown wheel for installation.

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So that will be in by the end of the week, but not before a trip to pinch a part for a couple spare drive shafts... just in case Wink

Happy snaps Smile

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Post by Waffelz Sun Mar 17, 2013 10:32 pm

Nice Ssemp, You'll definitely feel the difference with the spool. The 31 is currently a hovercar sitting in the carport on axle stands violin
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Post by sempeR Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:35 am

Sweet, hover driftinggg! Update your thread and chuck some pictures up. I like to read stories with pictures Razz

Im hanging to get the first session out of the way and see whats its like with a spool. Sunday cant come fast enough!
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Post by sempeR Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:55 pm

So uhh, update time. Its been about 3 weeks since March practice day... where bad things happened.
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But not before good fun was had.
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Anyway, back home things soon got hectic...
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...And now the old boat anchor (and a heap of other stuff)...
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...Will find a new home in this grand ol vessel, a 200 doller special!
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The best thing about commodores? They are everywhere, except 5L's which you wont find at ya average "pinch a part". But for dime a dozen, it doesnt worrie me if i bang up another one.

As one stranger said to me, "thats drifting". Dont i know it!!
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