Got the wheel issues sorted now.  I got a 2nd hand set of 175 60 R13 Advan A050's which weren't too hard to get on the 7" rims.  They don't seem to hit too which is great.
 
I have the Winton 6 Hour Relay this weekend so I'm all ready to go.
 
Few pics. 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

I'm so glad you got to keep those Rebels, they look spot on.

Glad to here you found a solution... and the most simple one..
 
Shaun

Hey Matt, 
 
love the Rebels they look great. Will be interesting to see if the 175's are enough for you though. I know I noticed quite a bit of difference in turn in between 175s and 205s on the track.
 
Extra rear grip is always handy too.
 
Rhys

Hi Guys,
 
Yes, to say I am happy they fit is an understatement.
 
Rhys, I am just running a standard engine at the moment so rear grip or lack there of isn't much of an issue at the moment but when the race engine is finished then I may need wider tyres.  Time will tell.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt
 

So we had the Winton 6 Hour event last weekend and we had 5 cars from the club.  3 Mk1's, My MK2 & a 323 BMW.  We all went well on the Sat but Sunday morning the nylon spacer / bush in my gearshift level crapped itself and i was without a spare.  We rang 20 local wrecker within a 200km radius to no avail.  We then had a fried who was going to drive up for me but I ended up sourcing one from a club member who lives 20mins down the road.  I lost about 2hrs but in the end I was still able to complete 30 or so laps.
 
It was an absolute blast and I got faster as the day went on too.
 
Few pics
 
Matt
 



 

 

 
 
 

Time for a rose joint shifter.
Good to see you are still having fun with it.

I picked up a Celica 5 Speed box to go with my Dellow B/Housing.  I also am picking up a tailshaft from a RT104 Corona which is the correct length and you just need to change over the rear uni joint flange dealie which is the same size as that of an Escort.
 
I just need a clutch set up now and speedo cable
 
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Curious, Why did you choose the celica over a type 9?

Good question, they are a bit stronger but heavier than a type 9 but mainly as reverse is right and down as opposed to left and up and as I have a less than perfect left arm I find it much easier.
 
I also had a MK1 RS2000 replica with one in it and I just loved it.
 
I'll get getting a quick shift kit too.
 
I have an auto shell so it'll fit no dramas.
 
Cheers,
 
Matt