Morton's white VQ Statesman

[Morton]

haha thats not a bad effort on the exhaust!, single cat single 2.5? or twin cat single 2.5?.

love the stato

Haha, just the single mate - lighter is better

I thought, when the white lines join together you are going too fast

lol, that's when you know you've reached the point that the brakes aren't going to help anymore

Morton drives at under 2000 rpm everywhere so he only needs a single and light weight for when hes taking corners in 5th gear at 1999 rpm

That's exactly it, greenfoam The Statesman is turning into more of a hills/twisties car than a straight line dragracer. What with me never actually getting out to Calder Park. Next on my list of things to do will probably be some nice swaybars, and a strut brace.

Morton get the barge weighed. itd be interesting to see how light it is

That would be VERY interesting I perhaps need to steal hakhawk's scales one day. It would be worth the drive down to see his BMW.

[Dirbatua]

cant wait to go for a run in this again, been yonks since ive been in it.

so you wouldnt be interested in bringing it to the heathcote day?

[Morton]

I'll be heading up to Hakhawk's joint on Thursday night to have to old girl weighed, and to see his BMW

Let's say the standard weight is 1533kg according to my manual. Is that with or without fluids? I don't know...

But let's take bets on what the old girl is gonna weigh I'm saying... between 1400-1450kg. I'm going to be conservative Who knows how far out the factory weight is!!

But either way, we'll have an accurate reading on Thursday night ^_^

[Morton]

cant wait to go for a run in this again, been yonks since ive been in it.

so you wouldnt be interested in bringing it to the heathcote day?

What's happening at Heathcote?

[88GreenVN]

My guess 1475.3

[greenfoam]

I reckon 1500 will be about on the money, could even be more than that. I believe mine weighs about 1450 (at a guess) either that or it's making alot less power than it should be

[Bz Kn33z]

mine was 1360, with 18s charger and 50kg in the boot of audio, so i would be 1290-1300, but fo the stato, hmm 1460kg just a stab

[Morton]

I'm placing my bet of 1480. I'm not going to be as specific as 88greenvn. But I'm betting close to him

[Morton]

We'll make this like "the price is right". Closest without going over

nb: on Greenfoam's advice, weight will be taken with a full tank of fuel. I'll fill up on the way into Moe ^_^

[Bz Kn33z]

i didnt have a full tank when i weight mine :P i'ma cheater, i wanted to say higher but didnt want to copy lol

[Morton]

hahaha, well yours will be accurate with the audio in the boot then

[TVR-190]

1440kg, im good for the money.

[Morton]

hahaha, this is going to be interesting ^_^

In the meantime, I busted a driveshaft One of the CVs tore a boot, threw grease everywhere, and then proceeded to fill up with grit and sieze.

Not such a bad job changing them - I'll get some pics up once my pic host stops failing

The allen bolts were done up SOOOO tight!! I could physically see the allen key bending 15 degrees while I levered it against the trailing arm and turned the wheel to undo the bolts. Then the key would snap back instantly into position. Damn good keys

I'll get around to changing the other driveshaft when I can. May aswell make them both fresh ones from a VS. The ride's a lot smoother now

[Wagon_Wheel]

Lol, least you didnt tear it to shreds like i did. They are easy to change though

[Morton]

lmao, yours was a bloody mess, mate I was lucky I got onto mine early ^_^

Did yours tear up anything beyond the CV? I can't remember.

[Wagon_Wheel]

Nah was just the CV, but that CV was a brand new one i put in about 6 months prior to that

[Morton]

Well you need to stop cutting loops around the carpark down on Mornington Pier. We all know what you're like, Geoff. Don't try and deny it

*hides*

[88GreenVN]

hahaha, this is going to be interesting ^_^

In the meantime, I busted a driveshaft One of the CVs tore a boot, threw grease everywhere, and then proceeded to fill up with grit and sieze.

Not such a bad job changing them - I'll get some pics up once my pic host stops failing

The allen bolts were done up SOOOO tight!! I could physically see the allen key bending 15 degrees while I levered it against the trailing arm and turned the wheel to undo the bolts. Then the key would snap back instantly into position. Damn good keys

I'll get around to changing the other driveshaft when I can. May aswell make them both fresh ones from a VS. The ride's a lot smoother now

There's them Unbreako Allen key's again - survived a VQ drive shaft change - very good job

[Morton]

There's them Unbreako Allen key's again - survived a VQ drive shaft change - very good job

Hahaha I was thinking of you as I was changing them ^_^ I nearly died when I first saw the key bend, but then as soon as the bolt was loose, the key straightened up. I was shocked!

Those things are invulnerable

I need to take the bolts back off one at a time tomorrow and loctite them. Loctite is my friend

[88GreenVN]

Hahaha I was thinking of you as I was changing them ^_^ I nearly died when I first saw the key bend, but then as soon as the bolt was loose, the key straightened up. I was shocked!

Those things are invulnerable

I need to take the bolts back off one at a time tomorrow and loctite them. Loctite is my friend

I rate them as one the best quality tools I own - and almost the oldest... maybe something in that..

[Wagon_Wheel]

Cant believe you used an allen key. Thats way too annoying, i got an 8mm inhex on 1/2" drive. Much better

And no danny boy, i wasnt cutting hoops lol

[savage1987]

I haven't really had a good look through here yet Morton, but I hope to. You boys almost make me jealous I'm not in Victoria


Also someone let me in on these allen keys.. I've seen them mentioned a couple of times and I'm in need of a decent set or 2

[88GreenVN]

I haven't really had a good look through here yet Morton, but I hope to. You boys almost make me jealous I'm not in Victoria


Also someone let me in on these allen keys.. I've seen them mentioned a couple of times and I'm in need of a decent set or 2

Good luck on finding a set made of good quality grade steel. Bunnings = fail

They have UNBREAKO stamped into them. And as Morton said 15 deg bend and no snap ting ting ting accross the floor in 3 bits. My dad gave me my set when I was a lad - almost 30 years ago now. oooow that makes me sound old

[savage1987]

Damn. I shall have a look around

[hakhawk]

verdict is in

1407kg, with 25l under full fueltank.


original weight is suspected 1563kg from multiple sources.