FraserNZ

2 hours ago, DoBro Jesus said:

Yeah it's not huuuuugely scenic but it's good for nangs.

Also in that vicinity are the Leader Road and the Scargill Valley Roads that you can make a nice loop that covers a couple of hours driving - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WogRq8gq5pSJkXW37 

3 minutes ago, zep said:

It's 1615mm according to Google, but that's at the tires, so maybe 1350mm from the chassis rails.

Is the lock height where it will stop if the motor fails?

I have a 4 post hoist and it has various stages/steps/heights that it will 'lock' on.  To actually lower it us raise it off the lock and then hold them open and it then lowers.  That means it actually goes higher then the highest locked position.  I was just assuming the 2 post would be similar and therefore would actually need to go higher than the 1850 quoted above.

21 minutes ago, zep said:

Oh yeah, 4 tonne seems quite enough. The heaviest thing I would ever lift would be my Outback which is like 1600kg.

How tall is the Outback and how high do you need to lift to come off the locks on the hoist?  That diagram says it is 1850mm on the lock so you need to allow enough to get if off that if you want/need the full height.

Just run in really....

And if the XC90 is too big then you can get the XC60 with similar running gear.  I have had a 2014 with the 2.4 D5 diesel and really enjoy it.  You just need to put up with the old Volvo jokes in the knowledge that it really is a great vehicle and not all like the stereo type.

2 hours ago, Roman said:

I'd say it's a gen 2 motor, because the oil filter is up on the block rather than in the sump. 

And impossible to change with out burning your hand.  Don't ask how I know!

I didn't know there was a different filter location, I know mine is a Gen 2 block and had the filter in that location.

I assume you have no history of the car? You can get the build number off the cert plate and could ask over on the Fraser Car Club FB page https://facebook.com/groups/186687148542408/

My Fraser had a Gen 2 bottom end and Gen 3 head just to confuse things.  

I've had 2 2.4 Euro Accord sedans. The first a 6 speed manual that was a really good car and for a family wagon was a fun drive. Really missed it when the lease was up. Honda engineering is good value for money really

29 minutes ago, Otodat said:

Yikes, clicking on those links isn't convincing, japcrapcar club one advertising event for 2013? and states for unmodified vehicles? 

17 minutes ago, xsspeed said:

None of those 3 links appear especially active at first glance. Not compared to vcc anyway 

Well that might be a clue in itself.  I wasn't suggesting those organisations specifically only that there are lots of them out there.  My money would actually be on approaching VCC with a plan for how they build a stream of future members by allowing you to be a sub-branch in some form.  Of course their constitution may well prevent them, from entertaining that.

Great discussion though.

Good luck and a worthwhile exercise but...

There are already a million car clubs/organisations do you actually need another one?  Or are there existing organisations that could/would allow your particular interests to fall into.  Obviously one make clubs won't do it but there are:
- VCC
- NZHRA
- Constructors Car Club (http://www.constructorscarclub.org.nz/index.html)
- Classic Motoring Society (https://www.cmsnz.org.nz/)
- Japanese Car Club (https://japcrapcarclub.webs.com/)
etc

There would be lots of advantages in leveraging existing clubs and their infrastructure.  If my largely single-make club experience is anything to go by they will be (or should be) falling over themselves for more members. 

Regardless, I agree with other sentiments that a key is a clear and concise statement of why the group exists and then all actions can be validated against that.

@Hillbillyracing do you know anything about that Esprit?

If they are the final 3 I would really like to see some of the ones that missed!  1 series BMW for sure.

On 09/05/2021 at 15:33, hood said:

Does anyone have any suggestions/advice in terms of 4 post vehicle storgage hoists?

Just starting planning a new shed to suite

I have one of these https://www.automaster.co.nz/products/peak-p-408p that I use for both storage and working on the cars.  Works great and I am too old to lie on the cold concrete floor anymore.

I honestly don't know whether you are a genius or just plain barking mad!  I am seriously in awe of what you are doing, it is absolutely fantastic and I really enjoy your updates.

P.S.  From you user name and image, I assume your are the same guy that used to frequent the old Lotus7.co.nz forum many years ago?

Have a look here - https://www.cteknz.co.nz/chargers/accessories

FWIW, my reference points are a Lotus Elise +/-220hp and sub 1,000kg & Fraser Clubman +/200hp and sub 700kg.  Both are mainly road cars these days but the Fraser has in the past been a predominantly track car which I used AD048's and DG03's in a soft front compound both were excellent on track and for me came back to price and availability at the time of replacement.  I now run AD08R's on both and for a street focused car I don't think you can go past them.  I have driven both on some seriously wet roads and were fine.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned that you might want to consider with R spec tyres on the road is that they are a MUCH harsher ride than something like the AD08R.  It is particularly noticeable in the Fraser where I always got a lot of tram lining when on R spec tyres.

Good luck, one good thing is that at over 400rwhp it should take long to wear the rear ones out and give you a chance to try something else!

On 01/02/2021 at 10:57, Sambo said:

Gave old mate $400 to make the problem go away. It would cost almost that much to take a day off work to dispute it.

 

And he's invited me for a beer if I'm ever in Kapiti, so that's nice.

Well that is a good outcome really.  You sold it for less that you would have, but more than it would have cost had the head gasket let go on you.  At the same time you feel you have done the right thing as does the purchaser.  One of my sons bought a 4WD that subsequently had the head let go, albeit a couple of weeks later.  We will never know, but from the evidence I am pretty sure the vender selling knew there was an issue.  He probably thinks he is a hero I just think he's a dick and hope he gets shafted good and proper some other time.

@EpochNZ thanks from me as well. It was a great night and I will be keen next time.

@EpochNZ I assume there's room for 1 more albeit a newbie. Forecast isn't so good though.

Have you got some more details:
When?
Where to/from?
How many people?

14 hours ago, Willdat? said:

Are classic cover still good for this? They used to have a limited mileage insurance policy that was super reasonable. My brothers RB26'd S15 was ~$300/year for full insurance, limited to 5000km a year with all mods declared. 

Several companies offer this type of policy and I have a couple of cars insured on limited mileage policies. In theory they offer other benefits re parts sourcing, storage costs while off the road etc. Disclaimer: Haven't had to make a claim yet.

1 hour ago, 00quattro00 said:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mercedesbenz/auction-2486489077.htm?rsqid=0ca77913efa84f7593f8e0b5bc8abf8c-002

This one also comes with the added benefit(s) of a roof that is so complex that:
1) You look a bit of a wally sitting in the car whilst it does its thing
2) Is almost guaranteed to fail and be so prohibitive to fix that it writes the car off

You know you need it..... 

Just now, ul9601 said:

Elise - yeah it's a real something, lacks the pace but handles superbly. Probably Exige is more of my style, Elise top is pretty flimsy. 

I actually have an Elise - they aren't about straight line speed, though mine with 220hp is quick enough to loose your license with.  The tops are actually pretty good, we have spent a week on the West Coast of the South Island in ours without getting wet.  I like to think of it as the 'thinking mans MLC car'.