The Road to Darwin

Post by **Le0n** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:11 am

Hi Guy,s back on line at last.

Pic of the road to Darwin, miles and miles of nothing.

Post by **Kell** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:27 am

Makes for a very boring game of car cricket

Post by **Ferwoaza** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:42 am

So whats the top speed you got her too?

That's what I'd be doing on that road :shock:

Website · Post by **murcod** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:44 pm

Ferwoaza wrote:So whats the top speed you got her too?

That's what I'd be doing on that road

Remember Leon sold his Feroza and drives a Surf now. :cry:

So how's the weather up there Leon!

Bet there's lots of good places to go 4WDing too...... :twisted:

Post by **Ferwoaza** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 2:41 pm

Yeah I know that...just wondering if he managed to get it above 100kph

So far I've taken the Ferwoaza upto 150kph...then I started running out of road

Post by **Le0n** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:45 pm

Hi Muz,

Actually mate it's a 2.4 turbo charged diesel engine with electronic fuel injection.

Bloody fantastic.

Not a lot of acceleration but will sit on 130kph towing a loaded trailer. Only problem was it tended to run a bit hot when the temp got to about 45c. Had to slow down to 90 to keep the needle in the green. Got to remember these trucks are designed for Europe not Northern Australia in the hottest part of the year.

Great fuel consumption for a heavy rig. 13.5 litres per 100 klm fully loaded and towing the trailer and on a trip without trailer 10.75 litres per 100 klm.

Nah not as sporty as Roza but man what a comfortable machine on a long trip. One day I did 1200 klms ( Camoweel to Kathrine ) and still felt good enough to go for a jog.

Didn't get on to well in Darwin and decided to return to Gladstone Qld to settle. Great Barra fishing in Lake Awoonga and fair 4 wheeling.

To tell the truth Roza was much more fun in the bush.

Post by **Ferwoaza** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 4:49 pm

You bludger!! :finger:

You should drop down this weekend for XRCC

Post by **SimplyPV** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:04 pm

how fast did we get our rozas to go? hmmm i think i topped all of you guys but i'll have to take a look at the speedodmeter.... lets see i got mine up to 110 MPH so far :shock:

... not sure what that is in kph... lol... lets see if someone can beat me there....

Post by **jabboo** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:44 pm

110mph * 1.6 = 176km/h
:shock:

thats incredible

( currently my wheels are out of allignment or balance or something and if i go over 105km/h it starts to shake :(
time to change the tyres soon anyway . the previous owner had the tyres inflated waaaay too much and totally wore out the centre tread.
and now its very dangerous in the wet.

Post by **Le0n** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:44 pm

Can't make it Muz,

Gotta polish my new set of wheels.

1998 RMC Cobra with 302 Windsor, C4 auto box with Jag suspension.

Bit faster than the Surf but dosen't like roundabouts in the wet with LSD.

Post by **SimplyPV** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 6:58 am

lol yes jojo mine are out of alilgment as well AND my idler arm is bent.. from the previous owner... :cry:

and it shook like crazy... but i coulda swore if i hit a small pothole or a bump i'd get some serious air... lol... that thing took a min or 2 to get up there but damn.. it got up there... i was VERY impressed... my speeodmeter tops out at 115... managed to do 110 but was afraid to take it farther due to the fact that i was getting close to red line and with how bad the shaking was... not to mention cops.. but i'm sure it would have made 115 at the least.... :lol:

Website · Post by **murcod** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 7:07 am

Le0n wrote:
Gotta polish my new set of wheels.

1998 RMC Cobra with 302 Windsor, C4 auto box with Jag suspension.

Very nice- so who's "RMC"? There are so many Cobra kit cars around these days........ It looks like a very well put together and finished one. Any more pics of the engine and interior?

BTW I don't think too many Ferozas would like 45 degree heat- your Surf did OK.

Post by **Le0n** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:36 pm

David,

RMC = Replica Motor Company, Perth I think.

Motor and interior pics soon.

Post by **SimplyPV** » Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:39 pm

btw leon... VERY nice rcm cobra.... man i'd drool over that car... bet shes fast....

Post by **Le0n** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:12 am

David,

Pics as requested.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:18 am

Nice.

So how much power is the engine supposed to output?

I thought it may have had EFI on it (or has it got throttle body injection hidden under the aircleaner?)- I thought engines had to these days to pass emissions?

Post by **Le0n** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:22 am

David,

About 250 HP, Carby ok as it was first regersted in 1978 just before the tougher emission laws came int effect.

Thinking about fitting EFI. Would give an increase inpower and beter fuel economy.

It really dosen't need any more grunt.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 7:34 am

Le0n wrote:It really dosen't need any more grunt.

You must be getting too old Leon!

Amazing condition for a '78 model.

Post by **Le0n** » Thu Jan 22, 2004 10:26 am

Sorry David,

1998 model.

It really goes. Gets a bit funny on roundabouts in the wet, Lsd and only run 15 Psi in the rears and 25 Psi in the front. Still rides very hard but then that's what it'a all about. Luv it, nearly as much fun as Roza in the bush. I said nearly because it's worst feature is a cop magnet. Don't want to book me but want a look. Will have to fit a cruise control very soon.

Me old, bullshit mate it's best feature it also a chick magnet. They luv it.

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 6:44 am

So Leon, are you interested in joining the Gladstone and District Four Wheel Drive Club if you still have the Surf????

Post by **Le0n** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 5:30 pm

Gidday BR&C,

Yep Iv'e still got the Surf and I will be joining The Gladstone 4X4 a bit later. Gotta get my fishing up to speed first and get the house sorted.

Decided not to get the Cobra. Beautifull cart but to many dollars in the end. Might build myself one of those little clubman type cars. Need to keep me busy besides fishing, FWDing and gardening.

Might evan go and find a job :finger:

Post by **BundyRumandCoke** » Sat Jan 24, 2004 7:38 pm

Leon, when you decide to join, we meet at the Guide Hut on Aerodrome Rd, 7.30pm, first wednesday of each month, from March on.

Post by **Le0n** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 4:26 pm

Hi Guys,

Didn't get the Cobra, got this beauty. It's a JBA. A replica of a 1931 Jaguar with modern engine, 5 speed and running gear.

Just right for a nice Sunday run in the Mountains.

Will try to get to the March Meeting of the Gladstone 4Wd Club.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:49 pm

Come on Leon - more info and pics!

What engine has it got etc.

Post by **Le0n** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:05 am

Hi David,

They are normally built useing a Ford Sierra as the donar car howevewver this one was built by the then service manager of Mitsubishi so it ended up with a 2.6 Mitsubishi engine, 5 speed box, diff and running gear.

Thinking of fitting a supercharger, should give it a bit more go as it weighs around 800 kgs.

The first mod will be a cruise control. One of those $200.00 Kmart kits like the one I fitted to Roza. Worked well.

Bit of info here http://www.jbacars.co.uk/

Website · Post by **murcod** » Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:51 am

Ahhhhh.... The 2.6 would be easy to turbocharge- Mitsubishi had a 2l turbo Sigma, and I think it's ATS (Australian Turbo Services) brought out a kit for the 2.6l engine as a replacement with more power.

The Starion also was turbocharged. I can't remember if that was 2l or 2.6l though- so parts should easy to get for a turbo conversion.

Post by **rOd** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:35 pm

Starions had 2 litre turbocharged engines with a carby which was a bit of a let down. :cry:

I also means you cant fit an intercooler. :cry:

Not bad for its day though. :armsup:

I would still prefer the Cobra. :twisted:

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