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Discussion in 'Australia' started by Aircon, Mar 23, 2009.

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  1. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    Nah, I didn't have 3 phase here so I needed to fit a 240v motor.

    No issues with the draw on start up, max current draw on start up was 10 amps and 12 amps if the motor was to over load.

    We fit a 10a breaker in the box and because the hoist in the front yard was temporary, I put a 15a plug on the end of the control box and I just used a 30m long 15a extension lead to run it.
     
  2. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

    Nov 20, 2002
    17,673
    Tauranga, NZ
    Full Name:
    Pete
    Never ever had this problem and I've had plenty of new pads over the years. With the Mazda 6 diesel turbo I only got 20k out of the front pads because I was having too much fun ... no squealing when car was new or when they were replaced.

    I did clean that car often but like I said I've never had this issue and would not tolerate it on a road car.
    Pete
     
  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    All good man, I replaced the pads 12 months ago in the Wife's Statesman and the old original pads squealed every now and then but it was ok as I used to clean the car every couple of weeks.

    The new Bendix pads I fitted haven't squealed since. But I still get the hose in there and hose em out every time I was the car.

    Hit and miss, but it's all good.
     
  4. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
    Full Name:
    John
    Was told similar rubbish for mine which is 3 phase but there is a Molnar conversion kit to change my model hoist to single phase.

    I bought mine for $1500 from a tyre shop that was closing down and I don't know how anyone works on cars without one
     
  5. sallycarrera

    sallycarrera Karting

    Jul 28, 2010
    166
    You wouldn't have to bend down to check tyre pressures,for instance......
     
  6. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Jun 23, 2003
    100,524
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Peter
    OLIO
     
  7. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2005
    35,419
    Brisvegas
    Full Name:
    Jon

    How is that possible?

    ;)
     
  8. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

    Nov 20, 2002
    17,673
    Tauranga, NZ
    Full Name:
    Pete
    Great and quick car. 400nm of torque ...
    Pete
     
  9. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

    Nov 20, 2002
    17,673
    Tauranga, NZ
    Full Name:
    Pete
    :)
    Pete
     
  10. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
    24,038
    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
    Full Name:
    Karen H.
    *#*#*# wish I'd had this info 10 years ago! I remember posting at the time and the the 3 phase being confirmed due to the start up load... Would have saved me a fortune in storage fees over that time... F. F. F...
    Think I'll add this to the list of things "why wasn't I told earlier!"
     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    If you ever get around to buying one now Kaz, I will pass on the part number for the electric motor that will bolt straight onto it. It's a high quality Teco brand motor.

    I don't know how much the Molnar conversion kit costs from Molnar, but I can get these motors for $460 trade price.

    A friend is coming around today to confirm it's the same one he needs for his 4 post Molnar hoist he picked up on days off for $1000.
     
  12. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 22, 2004
    24,038
    Coolum Beach AUSTRALIA
    Full Name:
    Karen H.
    Thanks Pap, cars are with different people at present and I won'tl be going back to live at my old apartment again...

    On that note, anyone who's in the market for a 2bed, 2 bath (only 1 LUG BUT it does have height for lift storage of a 308 above a 500!) apartment with 50sq m north facing terrace 100m from the beach - PM me!
     
  13. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
    Full Name:
    Pap
    Not a problem. :)

    Apartment sounds nice, best of luck with the sale. :)
     
  14. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Jun 23, 2003
    100,524
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Peter
    Well, even in my advanced years, some firsts still happen.

    Today is the first day I've ridden in a full blown hail storm. I knew my electric scooter had some good low down torque, but I didn't expect quite THIS much wheel spin.

    Also...it seems my ski pants aren't waterproof :)
     
  15. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

    Nov 20, 2002
    17,673
    Tauranga, NZ
    Full Name:
    Pete
    Are you sure the water came from the outside? ;)
    Pete
     
  16. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Jun 23, 2003
    100,524
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Peter
    lol...yes....it was bloody cold!!
     
  17. Horse

    Horse Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner Silver Subscribed

    Dec 1, 2005
    35,419
    Brisvegas
    Full Name:
    Jon

    Do you worry about getting electrocuted?
     
  18. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Jun 23, 2003
    100,524
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Peter
    yes!!! But I think capital punishment is banned in australia
     
  19. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
    Full Name:
    John
    Chris Harris on the LaFerrari

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h33H91Ipyy4]LaFerrari 963hp on Road and Track - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS - YouTube[/ame]

    His F40/F50 video is still his best
     
  20. RPN

    RPN Formula 3

    Jul 4, 2011
    1,097
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awArTC8iQ3Q]The Ferrari 330 P4 is One Sexy Beast - YouTube[/ame]
     
  21. simon klein

    simon klein Two Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Feb 25, 2009
    29,801
    North Qld
    Full Name:
    simon klein
  22. moretti

    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Nov 1, 2003
    59,757
    Australia
    Full Name:
    John
    I don't think it'd be a match for LaFerrari but it is gorgeous
     
  23. Steve355F1

    Steve355F1 F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Aug 26, 2011
    17,164
    Adelaide, South Aust
    Full Name:
    Steve
    Blimey, the new Huracan is bloody fast.

    Car & Driver tested 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds, and 1/4 mile in 10.4 @ 135mph

    That's quicker than an Aventador
     
  24. Aircon

    Aircon Ten Time F1 World Champ
    BANNED

    Jun 23, 2003
    100,524
    Melbourne, Australia
    Full Name:
    Peter
    Time for a sleep

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY_zqEmKV1k]Infiniti Q50 Active Lane Control - Selfdriving Car - YouTube[/ame]
     

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