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Hey benj were u down In wollongong early this morning bout 6:30 ish?
I seen u on the highway Just before yallah.
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I know I seem to harp on about the brakes at lot but weight was mentioned and I realize that is probably my biggest issue.
To me my wagons have always been workhorses. Whether carrying tools and parts or towing a trailer or ferrying the family on holiday. I always have extra kilo's on board. It is probably likely that I am trying to stop an extra 750-1000kg of load compared to a standard empty car. Combine this with very heavy traffic or downhill runs and brake fade and shudder begins to occur. Shudder is my biggest hate and something that I constantly have to contend with. I replace the discs, service the calipers, flush the fluid... all great for a few months...... then slowly almost imperceptibly the peddal starts to shudder, the steering wheel wobbles until after a few more weeks or months it really gives you the s**t. I have been driving these cars for 16 years so I have been fixing the brakes for a long long time. anyway enough of that. I love the wheels, they were on my shortlist when I bought the Directors for the EL wagon (RIP)11 years ago. one look at the LED strips and I clicked "buy it now" myself, great idea for the cargo bay. I will see if I can find some clear tube or perspex for them. Cheers, Richard
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ef_falcon_95 wrote: Hey benj were u down In wollongong early this morning bout 6:30 ish? I seen u on the highway Just before yallah. No mate. Wasn't me LOL. Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: I know I seem to harp on about the brakes at lot but weight was mentioned and I realize that is probably my biggest issue. To me my wagons have always been workhorses. Whether carrying tools and parts or towing a trailer or ferrying the family on holiday. I always have extra kilo's on board. It is probably likely that I am trying to stop an extra 750-1000kg of load compared to a standard empty car. Combine this with very heavy traffic or downhill runs and brake fade and shudder begins to occur. Shudder is my biggest hate and something that I constantly have to contend with. I replace the discs, service the calipers, flush the fluid... all great for a few months...... then slowly almost imperceptibly the peddal starts to shudder, the steering wheel wobbles until after a few more weeks or months it really gives you the s**t. I have been driving these cars for 16 years so I have been fixing the brakes for a long long time. You raise very valid points. I too have replaced the rotors twice in the last two years, but I just can't justify (or find) the large amounts of coin needed to do the job right. Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: I love the wheels, they were on my shortlist when I bought the Directors for the EL wagon (RIP)11 years ago. Thanks. I am liking them more and more every day. Rick's EF Fairmont Wagon wrote: one look at the LED strips and I clicked "buy it now" myself, great idea for the cargo bay. I will see if I can find some clear tube or perspex for them. No need for the perspex. The way they are made means they are completely water proof. They are enclosed in a flexible rubber compound. Surprisingly, after the hot weather we have had here, the double sided tape is still stuck LOL. Cheers BenJ
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Great, so just hook them up to 12V an switch on! awesome. Maybe I will buy some more for other projects.
I know the brakes upgrades cannot be justified. I had been toying with the idea of fitting 4 spots to the standard discs like the Jaguar's have. They had the same size discs as did BMW 7 series. I even bought a set of BMW calipers from the wreckers.  I just haven't gotten around to making up the necessary suspension knuckles yet. I have spares so I just need to get busy machining brackets for a trial.  I have a mate who is a Jag man and he says the S2 Jag brakes are great.
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Looking good! lots a light there in the back!
i was thinking about doing something like this for the boot in my EF, im guessing the basics still apply. Attach the LED strip to the Positive and ground where the old light used to go? |
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jvangent wrote: Looking good! lots a light there in the back! i was thinking about doing something like this for the boot in my EF, im guessing the basics still apply. Attach the LED strip to the Positive and ground where the old light used to go? Yes, it is that simple. They are a direct wire up to 12v and earth. Cheers BenJ
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BenJ wrote: jvangent wrote: Looking good! lots a light there in the back! i was thinking about doing something like this for the boot in my EF, im guessing the basics still apply. Attach the LED strip to the Positive and ground where the old light used to go? Yes, it is that simple. They are a direct wire up to 12v and earth. Cheers BenJ Thanks mate!  should be an easy project for tomorrow arvo 
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Air Conditioning = FAIL
Well, the A/C worked well on Friday. Then it didn't. Over the weekend the air got so it was just at ambient temp, which was rather hot here in Sydney. I took it back to the A/C place and they checked it out and found that the compressor had leaked the gas out. They did do a Vacuum pull down on Thursday and it tested OK. This compressor was an unknown quantity, so I am not surprised. After getting the verdict I went to Pick N Payless and found an EL with the A/C system still gassed and grabbed the A/C compressor out of that. I have fitted it to the wagon. As usual nothing goes to plan. That stupid 10mm bolt that holds the pipes to the compressor wouldn't budge and ended up being rounded. Only solution was to grab the dremel and a cutting disc, and remove the head of the bolt. Not easy in such a confined space but I got it done. Will report back tomorrow after it gets gassed up again. Cheers BenJ
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thats a bugger on the aircon compressor, what did p n p sting you for one??
im looking changing mine soon.. my pumps not leaking but it sounds like its got a bearing knock ..lol |
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TROYMAN wrote: thats a bugger on the aircon compressor, what did p n p sting you for one?? im looking changing mine soon.. my pumps not leaking but it sounds like its got a bearing knock ..lol I believe $40 is the asking price. As it is different every day, I would suggest asking as you go in to be sure. LOL. Cheers BenJ
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Air Conditioning = WIN?
Went back to the A/C place this afternoon, and they re-gassed the Wagon. Seemed to work as expected this afternoon, but time will tell. The Wagon is just about prepped for our QLD trip. Just have to check the oil, water, pwr steer, brake fluids etc on Saturday, then head off early Sunday Morning. I also have to add in a 12v socket to the cargo area for a little 12v fridge we are taking along. Cheers BenJ
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just read this thread from front to back, and all i can say is WOW!! Ben you are an insperation!! Love the mods you have done and are doing to the wagon, particularly the interior mods. cant wait to see that 'barra' donk running in your wagon.
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jcflat wrote: just read this thread from front to back, and all i can say is WOW!! Ben you are an insperation!! Love the mods you have done and are doing to the wagon, particularly the interior mods. cant wait to see that 'barra' donk running in your wagon. How long did that take you? LOL Thanks for the kind words. Cheers BenJ
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BenJ wrote: jcflat wrote: just read this thread from front to back, and all i can say is WOW!! Ben you are an insperation!! Love the mods you have done and are doing to the wagon, particularly the interior mods. cant wait to see that 'barra' donk running in your wagon. How long did that take you? LOL Thanks for the kind words. Cheers BenJ Probably started reading lunchtime yesterday to finish it by today! LOL Cheers Sam
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My led strips just arrived.
They are very impressive for the price.
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