Yeah mate I’m stoked to hear you got the HQ sorted at the end and hopefully getting the throttle sorted will get you into the 14’s! It’s been such a tease!
Mate had a hq ss 253 big cam 650dp holley headers 3.36 gears which is the best size gears for this and he never lost a race to any 308 in fact he was faster then my heavily moded 351 cleveland. He did a 13.8 on the quarter with alot of wheelspin. Never seen a 253 like that again
Lovely. The VY is really starting to prove itself. What a great ideal to do a pub run integrated with a bit of drag racing. Reckon its harder work than it looks though.
Thx for the massive effort of getting all 3 cars to the end, great to see everyone's improvements over the 5 days. And now..... the Main Course of DC 2024.❤❤
G'day guys, What a great video. I'm so jealous. I'm going to have to get my 63 Beetle out on the track. So, thanks for sharing the experience. ✌️ Peace from Melbourne/Pakenham
As a ex Owner of three HQs The one I bought in 93 was a rebuild, 202 extractors GTS grill and dash , racing steering wheel small gear stick , Beautiful Aussie car ,
Great effort by all 3 cars. Daniel's VY SS ute's backside was bouncing a fair bit. The rear springs really need to be harder & stiffer (That's what she said!). I'm pretty sure the wheels scrubbed the wheel arch at take-off. I still want to know how on earth the passenger side vent in the HQ doesn't spin madly. My old HQ Wagon & mates HQ's always had the passenger side vent spinning like mad!
You should have the back window up to allow the wind to breeze straight though and make less drag on the sandman. That is what I had to do when I had mine and it did make a huge difference on times.
If you want that ute to squat and stop bouncing, loading it up on the hand brake just before you start the run. This will drop the arse as it's under load that way when you fully release the clutch it's already in full squat and not travelling the full length of the shock and abruptly bouncing back when bottomed. You ever launched a piss weak fwd car from a set of lights? Hand brake up, raise the revs, find the bite point of the clutch (at this stage the car is loaded) release hand brake while maintaining rpm and modulating the clutch. Do this properly and you get maximum grip while avoiding tramp and bouncing, yes it's harder on the clutch but it's a fuck tone nicer to all the other drive train components.
About the Sniper. I have seen others talk about the Sniper and RF interference from the Dizzy. The ECU is so close to all that noise. Love all your videos
I think that is more applicable to Fords, with the dizzy at the front of the engine, everything else seems to have next to no trouble from what I have seen
Put some pedders suspension under the SS .Had a GTS with a 327 glide .The boy racers with leathers did not like me passing them on the Pacific Hwy Berowra to Brooklyn
I no your not gonna see it but might sound stupid get a foot ball and put in the spring on the Ute so put it in flat than pump it up stops it from squatting so you just put like 3psi or whatever is best for it just gotta test it
True fans click the like button before the video starts. Lets go people 🔥
Yeah mate I’m stoked to hear you got the HQ sorted at the end and hopefully getting the throttle sorted will get you into the 14’s! It’s been such a tease!
Mate had a hq ss 253 big cam 650dp holley headers 3.36 gears which is the best size gears for this and he never lost a race to any 308 in fact he was faster then my heavily moded 351 cleveland. He did a 13.8 on the quarter with alot of wheelspin. Never seen a 253 like that again
Daniels shifts are getting really quick, you are driving really well man! 11.2 is moving, you should be stoked on that!
Lovely. The VY is really starting to prove itself. What a great ideal to do a pub run integrated with a bit of drag racing. Reckon its harder work than it looks though.
So good, the old man is hooked!
Thx for the massive effort of getting all 3 cars to the end, great to see everyone's improvements over the 5 days. And now..... the Main Course of DC 2024.❤❤
Need to slip those clutches like you’re trying to break them to launch hard. Great videos
G'day guys,
What a great video. I'm so jealous. I'm going to have to get my 63 Beetle out on the track.
So, thanks for sharing the experience.
✌️ Peace from Melbourne/Pakenham
What a great event. Awesome coverage guys. Cheers.
That's fantastic guys. You make it look like so much fun 😍
As a ex Owner of three HQs The one I bought in 93 was a rebuild, 202 extractors GTS grill and dash , racing steering wheel small gear stick , Beautiful Aussie car ,
Great effort by all 3 cars. Daniel's VY SS ute's backside was bouncing a fair bit. The rear springs really need to be harder & stiffer (That's what she said!). I'm pretty sure the wheels scrubbed the wheel arch at take-off.
I still want to know how on earth the passenger side vent in the HQ doesn't spin madly. My old HQ Wagon & mates HQ's always had the passenger side vent spinning like mad!
Great work by everyone. Glad you got the Q sorted 👍
You should have the back window up to allow the wind to breeze straight though and make less drag on the sandman. That is what I had to do when I had mine and it did make a huge difference on times.
Loved the coverage thanks
What an awesome thing to do with your Dad!
Loved this! All of it! Cheers
Stoked to see you guys show up in the Street Machine Drag Challenge video this morning. Now I get to watch this one!
This looks like a dam good time👍
great effort guys
Great work all round and can't wait to see how the Q goes next time
If you want that ute to squat and stop bouncing, loading it up on the hand brake just before you start the run. This will drop the arse as it's under load that way when you fully release the clutch it's already in full squat and not travelling the full length of the shock and abruptly bouncing back when bottomed. You ever launched a piss weak fwd car from a set of lights? Hand brake up, raise the revs, find the bite point of the clutch (at this stage the car is loaded) release hand brake while maintaining rpm and modulating the clutch. Do this properly and you get maximum grip while avoiding tramp and bouncing, yes it's harder on the clutch but it's a fuck tone nicer to all the other drive train components.
That HQ sounds so bloody good 🔥
About the Sniper. I have seen others talk about the Sniper and RF interference from the Dizzy. The ECU is so close to all that noise.
Love all your videos
I think that is more applicable to Fords, with the dizzy at the front of the engine, everything else seems to have next to no trouble from what I have seen
awesome video cant wait to see u at bright rod run
STRAYA 😀🤘👍
18:08 that gear change nath, nice work. Teach lil bro how to do that
Looks like an awesome trip! That ute needs an msd two step, plug and play easy to setup
A real kick ass episode as usual 👌
Put some pedders suspension under the SS .Had a GTS with a 327 glide .The boy racers with leathers did not like me passing them on the Pacific Hwy Berowra to Brooklyn
Wow weight transfer in that tonner is unreal lifts the front wheels of the deck
Great bud guys... Spewin we didn't make it down for it... next year 🙌🏻
Need a rip shifter for the Ute guys 🤘🏻
T5s are great... until they're not 😅 treat 3rd nicely and they'll treat you nicely in return
Autos would be a good choice for you rookies.Most manuals 3rd and 4th are neautralised.Release gear shift then up and down 3rd and 4th gear
Pop fart and crackle, just send it..
That needs to be in a shirt!!
Yes to a turbo 202
Haha Kingchrome driving gloves😂
Daniel needs a shift light
If only Mackie would do the same in return and do a proper launch at the drags on slicks with his XY.... he won't... :P
What happened to the Falcon ? I thought it was ment to be there watching your build on it ????
The XE is currently a Drag Challenge
I no your not gonna see it but might sound stupid get a foot ball and put in the spring on the Ute so put it in flat than pump it up stops it from squatting so you just put like 3psi or whatever is best for it just gotta test it
It will squat but not as bad just set the psi in the ball afl ball is the best in both springs please do it
geez that ute has a terrible arse end
HQ just needs another 1000 RPM ? Air leak?
the sandman's probably worth 100k
Anyone know what engine that yellow xe has? 14:52
Couldn’t tell you off the top of my head mate
The 253 is your problem.. 350 will fix it
Geezus... learn clutch control and suspension setups...
And yes... 30 years building custom valved shocks, struts, etc. I know what I talking about. Glad to help you
Sniper are rubbish
Buy a Ford 😂