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Jamie Cave
Newbie
south east
soarer tt

Posts: 3
Reg: 12-2008

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 07:02 am, by:  Jamie Cave (Jme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hello all. i'v got a tt soarer and hope to get some good ideas from you guys. i use it at the weekends and a little bit of drifting

pic and some videos of my car.....
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http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00866.jpg[/IMG]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL7apaPLMNM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI5mPmMlqyE
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
XTR T-66 Turbo

Posts: 2208
Reg: 07-2005

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 10:49 am, by:  James Harris (Haro) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hahah nice vids and a good looking soarer you have there.

Have you got any details on the mods etc?

Welcome to the club mate.
Michael Crimp
TryHard
QUEENSLAND
V8 UZZ32

Posts: 115
Reg: 06-2008

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 11:26 am, by:  Michael Crimp (Zen1953) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just Luuuuuve that colour and some truly
Awesome drifting.

I think TT's are made for drifting.
The link below is a TT vs UZZ32 and is my favourite clip.
The 32 (same as mine) is in front.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=IHK_2eoBaFU

Obviously a 32 will probably never drift but I do get an awesome drive on a 10km tight mountain pass with hairpins every 200m nearby.
Scott Gates
Goo Roo
SA
TT

Posts: 1307
Reg: 03-2007

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 12:21 pm, by:  Scott Gates (Scotty_001) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome Jamie,

Great looking soarer you have there and some damn good drifting aswell.

How did you go about mounting the gauges above the glove box? i am planning to do the same.
Kevin Stones
Tinkerer
Victoria
SC400 Limited V8

Posts: 11
Reg: 10-2008

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 04:22 pm, by:  Kevin Stones (Kevbo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Man thats some sweet drift action!!
Love the car!!
Jamie Cave
Newbie
south east
soarer tt

Posts: 4
Reg: 12-2008

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 04:15 am, by:  Jamie Cave (Jme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks guys. right as for the spec its....

Model:
soarer 2.5tt

Year:
1994

red

Chassis:
jzz30

Transmission:
5 Speed Manual


ENGINE:
single apexi elbow downpipe and pipe.
Aftermarket 3 Layer Radiator
hks Racing Blow Off
cooler Spark Plugs
Greedy 3" deep Front Mounted Intercooler and hard pipes



SUSPENSION / BRAKES / WHEELS / DRIVE

* OS Twin Plate Clutch Kit
* Trd LSD
* Stainless Mesh Clutch Line
* Coilovers
* front top arm Adjustable
* Aftermarket endless blue Brake Pads
*
* Volks gtc face 2s 18 by 10 all around with 245 40 18 tyres
and front with 225 4o 18ss

BODY / EXTERIOR:

* FRP Vented Bonnet
* H I D kit
* full body kit and carbon boot
* black out tinted windows.

* INTERIOR

* blitz boost gage 70mm
* blitz boost gage 52mm
* blitz water temp 52mm
* blitz oil temp 52mm
* blitz oil pres 52mm
* Bride red side mounted seat
* recaro Recliner for Passenger
* momo Offset deep Steering Wheel
* Alpine Door Speakers
* large head unit
* turbo timer

think thats it for the spec

To put the gauges in i used a bore cutter and if you give it a go yourself, mind the glove box cable when drilling!!

best mod of all...
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http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00892.jpg[/IMG]

And it didn't do bad on the rollers
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00044.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00047.jpg[/IMG]

and just some more pics...

[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00097.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00155.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o297/1980jme/DSC00156.jpg[/IMG]
Jamie Cave
Newbie
south east
soarer tt

Posts: 5
Reg: 12-2008

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 04:21 am, by:  Jamie Cave (Jme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

O what are you using to get pics up on the forum as u can see mine are not working:-(
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 10297
Reg: 11-2004

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 05:06 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Just click the paper clip icon above the edit box. :-)
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

Posts: 3930
Reg: 10-2005

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 07:30 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I still don't get drifting. Don't think I ever will. You do seem to be very good at it though.
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)

Posts: 2659
Reg: 07-2005

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 12:04 pm, by:  Vinh Bui (Hyudsjk) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'm liking that colour a lot! Welcome to the club mate.
Michael Crimp
TryHard
QUEENSLAND
V8 UZZ32

Posts: 120
Reg: 06-2008

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 01:56 pm, by:  Michael Crimp (Zen1953) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Peter,
Thanks for the upload tip

Hey Mat,
I'm a fan of anything done well and drifting is more about skill and art and a bloke with a properly tuned $10k 20 year old car can compete with a brand new one costing $150k.
Where as with motor racing is about the guy with the most money goes fastest and usually wins.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 2895
Reg: 11-2005

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 06:02 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Matthew Sharpe wrote on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 07:30 am:

I still don't get drifting. Don't think I ever will.




Likewise, it obviously requires a lot of skill but I don't see why everyone loves it so much. I'd much rather watch a car trying to take a controlled sprint through a track, and do it myself.

In saying that I've never been a big fan of smoking up tyres and all drifting, when the situation allows it I don't mind it but it's not something with cars that I get excited by...

If I had the opportunity to watch drifting live (unless it featured V8/V12 rwd Euro cars) I would probably be more interested in comparing my Soarer's quality on the interior and small bits to another similar car offered from European brands! Highly fascinating stuff when you look at things up close to directly compare.
Sean Routledge
TryHard
Victoria
V8 Limited

Posts: 357
Reg: 07-2008

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 06:56 pm, by:  Sean Routledge (Stircrazy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nothing beats ripping up an industrial estate in the wet...

It's an awesome feeling being in control of something that's technically "out of control"

.....and it's always fun getting mega sideways.
Joe Russell
Tinkerer
Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L

Posts: 51
Reg: 10-2008

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 07:39 pm, by:  Joe Russell (Joe_r) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is why I like drifting, it just amazes me, and it's a lot of fun:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-jAImScms
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 2899
Reg: 11-2005

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 08:09 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Wow, impressive skill alright!

But that bores me, probably because it is a 4 cylinder Subaru - which I passionately hate for some reason.

I do enjoy large displacement cars drifting / power-sliding on the other hand, so I am being a bit hypocritical. It really comes down to the fact that cars like the turbo Silvia/200sx/Laurels/Subarus/Skylines don't really appeal to me when I see them drifting...

I can see why people like it but I am a boring guy in their perspective that likes non turbo heavy cars.

Joe Russell
Tinkerer
Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L

Posts: 53
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 08:18 pm, by:  Joe Russell (Joe_r) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Believe it or not, I agree Mike. Have you seen any Monaro drives? Quite impressive too. Only drift car comparable to our Soarer beauties.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 2900
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 08:57 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As in the Holden GTO Monaro/CV8 Coupe from Holden that came out a few years ago?

I love those things, if I had the money I would have one tomorrow.

Simple, powerful, clean and fun. What more could you want? I think they (if your talking about these ones) are excellent cars.
Joe Russell
Tinkerer
Marlborough
4.0 V8 GT-L

Posts: 54
Reg: 10-2008

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Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 04:48 am, by:  Joe Russell (Joe_r) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am! They're good fun Mike, six speed manual and loads of torque, bout the same body size as the soarer, ride isn't as good(obviously) but such a good car. I'd love one I reckon they're a modern classic.

By the way Jamie, nice drifting!
Jamie Cave
Tinkerer
south east
soarer tt

Posts: 6
Reg: 12-2008

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Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 04:55 am, by:  Jamie Cave (Jme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks guys, got a bit of a drift post thing going on

i love my soarer fast track or sideways i'm no pro but like some say its a stunning car when drifting, super smooth.
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

Posts: 3934
Reg: 10-2005

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Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 07:16 pm, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Mike Beck wrote on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 06:02 pm:

Highly fascinating stuff when you look at things up close to directly compare.




Sounds like you should be an engineer!
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 2911
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Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 07:54 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Matthew Sharpe wrote on Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 07:16 pm:

Sounds like you should be an engineer!




I wanted to years ago but now days my interests lie else where.

I've always found engineering/cars/technology & how things work to be a hobby or interest for most of the part.

Speaking on that, when I was looking at this S8 I took some pictures of a few things, I was staggered at how basic the hinges were as well as the bolts, they looked like they came from a basic engineering shop down in Onehunga! The way the engine is seated was also quite shocking, I knew they are far forward of the front axle like most Audis are, but not until you see it up close compared to the Soarer it's horrendous, about 90% of the engine is over the front wheels, where as on the soarer 80% looks to be behind the front axle... one can only work out there would be quite a difference in weight distribution and handling... Looks odd too - I far prefer the 1UZ engine bay.

Here's a quick picture so you know what I'm on about


Upload


Apologies again Jamie for going off topic!
Jamie Cave
Tinkerer
south east
soarer tt

Posts: 8
Reg: 12-2008

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Friday, December 05, 2008 - 04:00 am, by:  Jamie Cave (Jme) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

don't mind me, you crack on!
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

Posts: 3940
Reg: 10-2005

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Friday, December 05, 2008 - 07:14 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

4WD probably helps to balance things out.
Kenny Williams
Tinkerer
Somerset UK
Soarer TT Manual

Posts: 34
Reg: 10-2008

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Friday, December 05, 2008 - 02:33 pm, by:  Kenny Williams (Kennykenv) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome Jamie !!! your soarer is an absolute peach! used to live down in kent still go down there loads,
would love to see it drifting round silverstone!
Michael Crimp
TryHard
QUEENSLAND
V8 UZZ32

Posts: 128
Reg: 06-2008

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Friday, December 05, 2008 - 08:48 pm, by:  Michael Crimp (Zen1953) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

WOW
I have just watched the drifting Subaru in the link posted earlier by Joe Russel. If that display doesn't get your adrenalin pumping nothing will.
They can come and weed my lawn anytime.

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