G;day Fellas...

Just thought I'd post this and see what your opinions were....

I recently bought a complete 1200 sedan running with rego only to find it has a defect with the EPA, since fixed but big headache to clear and I don't have the time to work in with their f%*ked up schedule.

So, I have decided its a budget track car to go up against my other '85 Barina thrasher which I managed 1.20's at Wakefiled Park on its first run out with fuel surge.

My problem being the Datto has to be quicker, if only by a 100th of a sec

So, where to i start? Budget in mind, and also no laws to keep.

I am firstly thinking the Stanza struts and 120Y sawy bar, willing to look into a bigger A series but nothing more.

Keep in mind I do have a project car aswell, so cash is at a minimum, but want things done properly, not bodgey....

Suggestions fellas.

You know who to call, Googie's Backyard Performance. Anyway where/ how you been Jon?

I know u say you're on a budget but who could go passed a 6 point bolt in steel roll cage, and I'm only asking $500 ?

You know, I'm doing exactly the same thing...building a 1200 race car that is.

I've been kicking around the track in a R32 Skyline for a while, but the mainteance bill is killing me.

I like you will be on the look out for great ideas on how to make this fine example of auto engineering go quick (sub 2min at Phillip Island)

A CA18 is my first port of call I belive

G'day Rhys, yeah mate, gonna have a talk to him for sure, trying these guys out first though.

Been good, yourself?


CA was on the cards, but later down the track, i'd prefer a tough little a series for now in the race car and the project car can get the big hp CA

if i was to build a racer on a budget and legalities werent much of an issue i would go for...
stanza frount struts with mitzi V3000 rear springs cut to chosen hight. keep the stanza discs and cal. maby 180b master cylinder. it you wanted to get serious 4pots of toyo hi-lux.and put on a 120y sway bar. put c20 van drums on the rear and lowering blocks and maby an extra leaf in the rear. a15 with a second hand set of 40mm sidies and a new exhaust. all this stuff except the sidies can be found at pick-a-part and if you can its not to much work to fit your self. if you have access to a dremel you could give the head a port and polish. if you striped the inside and got a good set of tires it would make a good track car.

Hi Jon,

Sounds like a bit of fun while you're building the CA. First off get it stopping properly and going around corners. This will bring your times down faster than hp initially. Stanza/180B/200B front legs and brakes will be a huge improvement as will lowering the back (even using blocks will do for a start). The budget approach can be fun - there was a guy racing at Oran this past weekend running a standard $90 CA16 in his coupe who was going respectably. Are you still keeping this road regoed?

Here is what I used for my intial race set-up; 7/8 front sway bar 5/8 rear bar, 240Z springs with one coil cut out , lowerine blocks in back , Monroe gas shocks and strut inserts. Brake pad were Repco metal master. Engine was stock GX with exception of header and 2 inch exhaust. Bolt in rollcage. Total was $1800 dollars US including price of the car. Included in that was $125 for a used fuel cell and $200 for a new Halon Fire system.
I think this is about as budget as it gets.

Tom

Have you still got any parts left over from FLYBY2? ie Struts, motor?

how bout this for cheap front brakes.australian made 120y's have larger front discs,& the caliper is the same as a mitsubishi sigma,& they bolt to the 1200 steering arms,so they are a real bolt in.they're big enough to handle anything up to a quick a14,& i ran them for years in my red sedan.only became a problem when the a15 went in.they use the same spring & strut insert as the 1200,so you don't have to change inserts if you have good ones.or try filling them with motorcycle fork oil (20w/30)to get better dampening.it'll cost something like $20 at a motorcycle store.tell em it's for your harley,& drag your knuckles on the way out.only problem is you'll need 13's to clear the brakes,but there are plenty of used mags out there looking for a home,i'm sure.also,try yokohama 539's as a race tyre,it's what i use on the sunny,& they're simply amazing.