Black Spur Take #2 - Feedback Thread - Page 5

Dezza · 16-01-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

Dezza the one at jollys is pretty mint but dont quote me on that!

Good thing you added the "dont quote me on that" bit. There were two silver bumpers there, and both were attached to the cars with tech screws! I picked up a bumper from centre road wreckers. It has some scratches, and the chrome trim is stuffed (I've already ripped it out) but it's better than my other one.

EA2BA · 16-01-2007, 01:18 PM

So does the bumper fit on without a problem, or you want a hand after i finish work.

Dezza · 16-01-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EA2BA

So does the bumper fit on without a problem, or you want a hand after i finish work.

Jason, I haven't fitted it yet. I'll see how I go and let you know what the deal is. I want to do a few touchups and put new chrome in before I put it on.

DEVL-XR · 16-01-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

I covered about 250k's thoughout the day... not even half a tank ;)

IIRC the car count was at about 20... we had some people leave early, and some turn up late.

250k's, is that all! I did about 550k's Sunday! Used about a bit more than 3/4 of a tank and thats not driving to save fuel. I'd be able to get well over 600k's if i drove like a granny for a full tank load!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 16-01-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Was a great weekend for cruises, how many kilometers did you travel and how many cars turned up (the turned up answer may be somewhere in the thread anyway).........

Awesome photo's as well, i am sure there are heaps more not uploaded yet....

how about you come along to the next one slacker ;p

Allen · 16-01-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

250k's, is that all! I did about 550k's Sunday! Used about a bit more than 3/4 of a tank and thats not driving to save fuel. I'd be able to get well over 600k's if i drove like a granny for a full tank load!

Thats because you are from Bendigo lol :P I only live about 15 minutes from the diamond creek meet point

I was actually quite suprised at the economy I got, i wasn't being easy on it... The trip meter is still reading 11.5L/100k's... not bad for a big heavy V8 :P

It could be because I was running 100octane fuel, i normally use 98 octane.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 16-01-2007, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

Thats because you are from Bendigo lol :P I only live about 15 minutes from the diamond creek meet point

I was actually quite suprised at the economy I got, i wasn't being easy on it... The trip meter is still reading 11.5L/100k's... not bad for a big heavy V8 :P

It could be because I was running 100octane fuel, i normally use 98 octane.

i was running 95 in the EB, which i find gives less power but more economy than 98... (or 100). After returning home, my fuel guage was just under 3/4!! Pretty impressive for a guzzler.

LTDHO · 16-01-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

Thats because you are from Bendigo lol :P I only live about 15 minutes from the diamond creek meet point

I was actually quite suprised at the economy I got, i wasn't being easy on it... The trip meter is still reading 11.5L/100k's... not bad for a big heavy V8 :P

It could be because I was running 100octane fuel, i normally use 98 octane.

Octane will not effect it that much.
Maybe the crusing and down hill rolls helped.
Or maybe you don't drive hard enough!!

16-01-2007, 05:37 PM

shithouse economy guys, i used 0L/100k's....i got a lift :P

snypereb · 16-01-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

Good thing you added the "dont quote me on that" bit. There were two silver bumpers there, and both were attached to the cars with tech screws! I picked up a bumper from centre road wreckers. It has some scratches, and the chrome trim is stuffed (I've already ripped it out) but it's better than my other one.

Tech screws make sure they dont go anywhere dezza lol sorry i never really took that much notice of them anyways but I knew they were there!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 16-01-2007, 05:44 PM

speaking of dodgy repairs... i need some cable ties. bbl.

**Sorted** · 16-01-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcrackers

how about you come along to the next one slacker ;p

I had to miss your Black Spur Cruise as I went to the VSS one as I have never been along the GOR and after all the e-series members talked how great it was on the e-series GOR i had to go and see what it was all about..........

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Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

250k's, is that all! I did about 550k's Sunday! Used about a bit more than 3/4 of a tank and thats not driving to save fuel. I'd be able to get well over 600k's if i drove like a granny for a full tank load!

LOL I did this many klms on the weekend - guess everyone had long drives.........

Damo · 16-01-2007, 07:29 PM

needs a service Doc.

**Sorted** · 16-01-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

needs a service Doc.

LOL nah needs a few buttons pressed in sequence

efgiar · 16-01-2007, 07:47 PM

lol i used a full tank since friday + 20 bucks and its beeping at me again :(

Obriza · 16-01-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FRDXR6

Had a chance to dyno it yet?

: and is it engineered? Looks like an awesome car.

I haven't dynod it yet...only picked it up last Tuesday. When they first put the charger on they dynod it and it got about 170rwkw on low boost, its higher boost now so im hoping for 200+rwkw. And no it isn't engineered, which strikes me as strange as it was herrods car but ill get that fixed up soon.

DEVL-XR · 17-01-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

Thats because you are from Bendigo lol :P I only live about 15 minutes from the diamond creek meet point

I was actually quite suprised at the economy I got, i wasn't being easy on it... The trip meter is still reading 11.5L/100k's... not bad for a big heavy V8 :P

It could be because I was running 100octane fuel, i normally use 98 octane.

haha! i was also suprised how many k's i got for the type of driving we were doing.
I only used regular unleaded, thats all I've ever used! Works fine for me, although I've always wanted to try 98 octane for a test.

Anyway some of you may know my rear bumper was sitting low on the drivers side due to a love nudge!! not mentioning any names....cough..cough...Mick..cough!! LOL! Well I took the bumper off and found that the drivers side bumper 'arm' as I'm calling it!, was bent down a bit, a hammer and a vice bent it back for me! So it's all good now and sits nice again!

DEVL-XR · 17-01-2007, 10:57 AM

Heres another short video of people driving into Maroondah Res.

Dezza · 17-01-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

haha! i was also suprised how many k's i got for the type of driving we were doing.
I only used regular unleaded, thats all I've ever used! Works fine for me, although I've always wanted to try 98 octane for a test.

Anyway some of you may know my rear bumper was sitting low on the drivers side due to a love nudge!! not mentioning any names....cough..cough...Mick..cough!! LOL! Well I took the bumper off and found that the drivers side bumper 'arm' as I'm calling it!, was bent down a bit, a hammer and a vice bent it back for me! So it's all good now and sits nice again!

Good to hear Braden!

As for my car, I got the bumper on in a fashion but I had some trouble with the clips on the side. I might try to refit it this arvo. I also picked up some chrome strips after dropping in on Alex at Coffee Ford so that'll make it look nicer.

EA2BA · 17-01-2007, 11:56 AM

If you need a hand just ask

, drop me a PM

Rmyers · 17-01-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Obriza

I haven't dynod it yet...only picked it up last Tuesday. When they first put the charger on they dynod it and it got about 170rwkw on low boost, its higher boost now so im hoping for 200+rwkw. And no it isn't engineered, which strikes me as strange as it was herrods car but ill get that fixed up soon.

I'd be interested to know what other work has been done to your car. I'd say 200rwkw may be a little generous (but maybe i'm saying that out of jealousy :P). Let the supercharged e-series wars begin!!!

Dezza · 17-01-2007, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmyers

I'd be interested to know what other work has been done to your car. I'd say 200rwkw may be a little generous (but maybe i'm saying that out of jealousy :P). Let the supercharged e-series wars begin!!!

Obriza would win because it drives :P

Rmyers · 17-01-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ea_silver_ghia

Obriza would win because it drives :P

Har d Har Har

maz1300 · 17-01-2007, 04:54 PM

hey guys great cruise well done to the organisers. i was driving obrizas silver eb, ran like a dog all day couldnt get it past 3g in every gear so im sorry if i held any1 up....worked out its a blocked fuel filter!!

anywayz bad luck dezza **** happens i was abit disappointed to those who where in my group, i was last and saw the crash yet still drove off and didnt offer any assistance, i stoped and we helped out dezza, then sunny john obriza and a few others came straight away once they where informed.

great day great weather and mint cars looking 4ward to the next 1 cheers guys Jas

Dezza · 17-01-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by maz1300

hey guys great cruise well done to the organisers. i was driving obrizas silver eb, ran like a dog all day couldnt get it past 3g in every gear so im sorry if i held any1 up....worked out its a blocked fuel filter!!

anywayz bad luck dezza **** happens i was abit disappointed to those who where in my group, i was last and saw the crash yet still drove off and didnt offer any assistance, i stoped and we helped out dezza, then sunny john obriza and a few others came straight away once they where informed.

great day great weather and mint cars looking 4ward to the next 1 cheers guys Jas

Thanks for helping anyway! It saved me a $350 tow truck trip, and ensured the car was still drivable.

You weren't holding us up too bad. I did notice it backfired a couple of times though!

Dezza · 17-01-2007, 08:01 PM

The latest pic. Jason and I managed to sort out the bumper in a fashion. It's still a pretty dodgy bumper I got, but it'll do.

mark_TD · 17-01-2007, 08:17 PM

Doesn't look that bad Dezza

Dezza · 17-01-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

Doesn't look that bad Dezza

It's got a slight warp down the bottom and a fair few scratches, but at least it doesn't have a gaping hole in it. Plus the chrome is now brand new!

DEVL-XR · 18-01-2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by maz1300

anywayz bad luck dezza **** happens i was abit disappointed to those who where in my group, i was last and saw the crash yet still drove off and didnt offer any assistance, i stoped and we helped out dezza, then sunny john obriza and a few others came straight away once they where informed.

I heard the tyres screech but when I drove past I couldnt see any carnage so I didnt think anything happened till I found out later.

Hey Dez thats looking much better than the last meet point Sunday! Good work!

LTDHO · 18-01-2007, 07:19 AM

Dezza, your car is looking much better.