The Boosted Barbie Car - No more, now SOLD

[Gozza]

where else would an oil return go?

[glenneaux]

where else would an oil return go?

I vent my used oil to atmosphere

[Eb Barbie]

Well last night went to drive home from Pete's mums and steering shit itself Kev to the rescue, will be there saturday to fix it up. At least I will get to help and learn a bit more

[KR1STO]

is it gonna be coming to Phillip Island..?

[Bipolar]

Bugger. Did Kev tell you what it was that let go?

[misk]

just drive it with no power steering :p

[Eb Barbie]

just drive it with no power steering :p

Im doing that at the moment, hard work!! Especially for someone little like me lol

And some stupid truck decides to over take in 100km zone right in front of me this morning, SO close to a head on but hit the gravel to avoid it and was on the horn. Played the 'Im bigger then you' deal I think, even though he was in the wrong.

Hopefully it will be fixed tomorrow and be on cruise on Sunday. Also got a few things lined up, will post once its done will be a work in progress

[bushman]

Armstrong power steering FTL!!!
I like that picture of what it would look like pink maybe a bit of a darker pink but with a purple pearl, it would give it a deeper more wet look. But in saying that you'd proberly be looking at somewhere between 10 and 15g for a paint job like that, while yes it is expensive you have to take into account, Panel beating, labor, cost of the tinters and, prepsole, and plastic thinners etc, it all adds up very quickly. Would definatly turn mega amounts of heads though I like your car though nice work.

[Eb Barbie]

Would love something like that but yeah $$ are a prob. Gotta get the house and my 21st out of the way and get a daily then I can start giving the EB some TLC

[huggiebear]

holey crap.. i remember reading your thread before you did the boot install and liked how you were going about things.. now its boosted!!! crazy shit... hows the throttle response with such a small intake pipe on it? i wouldnt mind doing something like this for fun lol

[Eb Barbie]

Been boosted for almost a year now! No major probs with it yet *touch wood* but only running low boost, mainly for fun/sound. Hoping to put a new motor in and cooler some time over the next 6 months, can't wait!

Also gotta get round to posting pics of my new ride, AU Fairlane, V8. Lower and exhaust coming up for that then leaving it

[Eb Barbie]

Update: Had my 21st Birthday in December and managed to score a cooler (thanks guys/gals - you know who you are) Got a few weird looks at my party from ppl wondering what it was and why a girl was so happy with a car part lol.

Anyway it was fitted by Kev just before AFD so I decided to take the EB along. Also the front springs were changed so now sits even at front and rear. Got the 'custom' (even more chopped) springs to go in rear but after having things/ppl in car for AFD not sure its good idea if I actually want to be able to drive it! Lol.

Still not sure what to do with cooler as it is asking for cop troubles and even though I got a daily, would like to be able to drive this and avoid canaries. I actually drive this more then the daily, more fun & looks
Might look at djr bar. Got quite a few plans to give car a make over (de-pinking-most of you will be happy to hear lol) so don't want to spend any more $$ on it atm, would rather put $$ towards make over.

That's all for now.

Updated pic from AFD:

[EFFalcon]

Does it go better with the cooler?

[Bipolar]

You know what bar I'd put on it

[Eb Barbie]

You know what bar I'd put on it

None? Lol

Does it go better with the cooler?

Yeah definately goes better and I reckon may have gained a lil more power too. Loving the dose though, so loud now!

[t1MMy]

Dose is really loud, and sounds more like a VL than a Ford.

[misk]

good shit
looks fkn tuff with the cooler hanging out!

[huggiebear]

loving the cooler, looks like its was installed nicely, looks even, i hate cars when the cooler is to one side

[Sunboost]

Any power figures or anything for this? Sounds like it's all for noise and looks?

[ClassicAU]

Pretty much man. I remember Beth saying a while ago that they only put the turbo on to make it dose! I can't remember if this thing has even been on a dyno before?

[EFFalcon]

i imagine its limited by the LPG system.
need to go for a setup similar to sunny's old ED.

[Sunboost]

i imagine its limited by the LPG system.
need to go for a setup similar to sunny's old ED.

Yeah without any kind of tuning on the petrol side of things (timing etc), and without some kind of FPR it would prob run like ass on petrol.

On gas I'd imagine it would go OK, but not much better than stock unless it has the right gear. My old ED was the most basic of basic setups in every aspect, and it was on it's limit at 5PSI, but went very well and was very reliable at that boost level. Gill and I made sure.

[SnyperEB]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/garrett-turbo-gt ... 19ba4980bf

[glenneaux]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/garrett-turbo-gt42r-brand-new-duel-ball-bearing_W0QQitemZ110499561663QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19ba4980bf

Maybe bomber should finally man up and turbo his AU?

NA FTL !

[misk]

i imagine its limited by the LPG system.
need to go for a setup similar to sunny's old ED.

Yeah without any kind of tuning on the petrol side of things (timing etc), and without some kind of FPR it would prob run like ass on petrol.

On gas I'd imagine it would go OK, but not much better than stock unless it has the right gear. My old ED was the most basic of basic setups in every aspect, and it was on it's limit at 5PSI, but went very well and was very reliable at that boost level. Gill and I made sure.

lets hope i can replicate your success!
i have the exact same gas system, so in theory it should be ok lol

[Eb Barbie]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/garrett-turbo-gt42r-brand-new-duel-ball-bearing_W0QQitemZ110499561663QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item19ba4980bf

Awsum colour! De-pinking it tho.

Any power figures or anything for this? Sounds like it's all for noise and looks?

Got it in one. Only wanted it to dose, got no interest in power atm. Would be intersting to see what it has but don't think its much.

Runs alot better on gas now but still has line issues somewhere coz cuts out when back off from dose without keeping foot on. Has done this from start when it was turboed. Gas stuff will be coming off once I get new motor, current one will prob shit itself pretty soon, never done headgasket etc. Done pretty good I reckon!

[misk]

if you are using an impco mixer for the gas the diaphram will seal shut when it doses.
no gas will get through.
if you had a blow off valve then it wouldnt cut out, but that defeats the whole purpose of going turbo in this case lol

[pHaT`eL]

Should be around the 160-170rwkw mark now - still pretty good I reckon

Springs are still Superlows, its just got Pedders short shocks in the front - makes a HUGE difference to the ride

I just think it needs steelies and EF Futura caps or some turboblades.

[KR1STO]

love the look of the cooler beth..
now you just gotta do that to the lane!!!

[Dumpsta]

I love the cooler out the front and the fact it stands out, only problem I see is the black silicone joiners and yep, the fact that the cops will eyeball it as well. Bugger!

Go the DJR bar...

[ed40]

Pretty much man. I remember Beth saying a while ago that they only put the turbo on to make it dose! I can't remember if this thing has even been on a dyno before?

Mine hasnt seen dyno before so whats the big deal?

This car is so cool, I can imagine the amount of people spinning out seeing the big FMIC now haha.

[stav50]

this looks good, saw it at kevs the other week, i reckon steelies n caps would be nice, but how bout same wheels but polised? would look good i reckon.

[KID-31]

this thing is looking rely good. wood love to see it in pirson

[huggiebear]

this thing is looking rely good. wood love to see it in pirson

back to school for you

[Chadabox]

this thing is looking rely good. wood love to see it in pirson

back to school for you

huggiebear you're a legend. haha

[Nikk O'lass]

Should paint the cooler pink!

[Mr_EF_96]

Thats is one insane looking barbie car,love the huge cooler.

How much boost are you running and what turbo is that.

You should do a au headgasket on it and see how long it can handle the setup.

I agree with the others interceptors would look sick especially with chrome rings and studs.

[pHaT`eL]

Cooler will be hidden behind a DJR bar when $$ roll in - around here it cant really be driven

EF/EL wreck will donate its engine to the cause, no point spendin huge $$ on it, its not gona be a power car - just amusing

Will also end up with stockies and EF Futura caps.

[Bipolar]

Did you talk her into that Pete? Haha!

[Mr_EF_96]

Thats the best way to go to keep it stealthy.

So what turbo is she running on that thing anyway.