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Vehicle 1991 Daihatsu Charade G102

Nickname Astro (the boy robot)

Weight 900 Kg (approx)

Engine HC-E Transverse inline 4 cylinder

Capacity 1295cc

Max output 77 kW @ 6500 rpm

Max torque 105 Nm @ 5000 rpm

Compression ratio 9.5:1

Lubrication Valvoline Durablend 15W 40.
Wet sump forced feed with coolant heat exchange type oil cooler.

Valves 16 valve (4 per cyl) operated by a belt driven over head cam

Cam MRT mild rally camshaft

Ignition ND Electronic ignition (inductive pickup distributor)

Spark NGK Iridium IX plugs via NGK Variable Pitch resistor HT leads

Fuel P.U.L.P (RON 98)

Tank 37 Litre capacity

Pump Electric in tank.

Delivery Factory Electronic fuel injection (1 injector per cyl)

Electrical 12 volt Negative Earth

Charging ND 75 Amp Alternator

Engine Management Standard Daihatsu ECU

Lighting Narva Plus 50 Headlights. Aux - 2x 100W Spot, 2x 100W Spread

Intake Standard throttle body & Manifold via Unifilter ram pod air filter

Exhaust Handmade 2" system - Max noise 92db

Drive Front wheel drive 5 speed manual

First Gear 2.75:1

Second Gear 1.75:1

Third Gear 1.23:1

Fourth Gear 0.92:1

Fifth Gear 0.75:1

Final Drive 4.9:1 (Open Diff)

Steering Rack and Pinion

Turning Circle 4.5 metres (less using the hand brake)

Brakes 4 wheel disc brake

Front QFM Disc Brake Pads on vented rotors

Rear QFM Disc Brake Pads on solid rotors

Hand brake Hydraulic inline on rear calipers (Mechnical standby)

Suspension Independent front and rear

Front Peter Davis, coil-over strut

Rear 40mm Bilstein, coil-over strut

Comms Incar: Terraphone Clubman. / Car - Service: AM CB

The car, known as Astro was found in a wrecking yard as we searched for parts to repair the previous car, Buzz. This really was the little old lady's car only driven to church on Sunday.... low miles, and it was even an auto!! Once we got it home we found that the shell was too good to cut, so we made the decision to build a new car.

Construction of the new car was delayed as we had to first build a workshop. By mid 2005 our little workshop was functional, though far from finished, but we were able to get started on the car. It was stripped and seam welded before the new rollcage was built in the car. A new engine, gearbox, wiring loom, suspension and braking system were built from scratch. The only things we were able to salvage from the previous car was the rear suspension, some brake components and the Terratrip and intercom.

With much help from many good friends and supporters Astro finally rolled out to debut at Rnd. 1 of the RaceTech Steel Victorian Rally Championship 2006. A time lapse video of Astro's being built is available below.

Here are a few pictures of the new car

Look out for the Never Say Dai Rally Team, with car Astro at
RaceTech Steel Victorian Rally Championship events and other selected rallies in Victoria.

Previous Never Say Dai Cars

A huge thanks to our valued sponsors for having faith in us during our difficult times.



*Vehicle*		1991 Daihatsu Charade G102
*Nickname*		Astro (the boy robot)
*Weight*		900 Kg (approx)
*Engine*		HC-E Transverse inline 4 cylinder
	Capacity	1295cc
	Max output	77 kW @ 6500 rpm
	Max torque	105 Nm @ 5000 rpm
	Compression ratio	9.5:1
	Lubrication	Valvoline Durablend 15W 40. Wet sump forced feed with coolant heat exchange type oil cooler.
	Valves	16 valve (4 per cyl) operated by a belt driven over head cam
	Cam	MRT mild rally camshaft
*Ignition*		ND Electronic ignition (inductive pickup distributor)
	Spark	NGK Iridium IX plugs via NGK Variable Pitch resistor HT leads
*Fuel*		P.U.L.P (RON 98)
	Tank	37 Litre capacity
	Pump	Electric in tank.
	Delivery	Factory Electronic fuel injection (1 injector per cyl)
*Electrical*		12 volt Negative Earth
	Charging	ND 75 Amp Alternator
	Engine Management	Standard Daihatsu ECU
	Lighting	Narva Plus 50 Headlights. Aux - 2x 100W Spot, 2x 100W Spread
*Intake*		Standard throttle body & Manifold via Unifilter ram pod air filter
*Exhaust*		Handmade 2" system - Max noise 92db
*Drive*		Front wheel drive 5 speed manual
	First Gear	2.75:1
	Second Gear	1.75:1
	Third Gear	1.23:1
	Fourth Gear	0.92:1
	Fifth Gear	0.75:1
	Final Drive	4.9:1 (Open Diff)
*Steering*		Rack and Pinion
	Turning Circle	4.5 metres (less using the hand brake)
*Brakes*		4 wheel disc brake
	Front	QFM Disc Brake Pads on vented rotors
	Rear	QFM Disc Brake Pads on solid rotors
	Hand brake	Hydraulic inline on rear calipers (Mechnical standby)
*Suspension*		Independent front and rear
	Front	Peter Davis, coil-over strut
	Rear	40mm Bilstein, coil-over strut
*Comms*		Incar: Terraphone Clubman. / Car - Service: AM CB

The car, known as Astro was found in a wrecking yard as we searched for parts to repair the previous car, Buzz. This really was the little old lady's car only driven to church on Sunday.... low miles, and it was even an auto!! Once we got it home we found that the shell was too good to cut, so we made the decision to build a new car. Construction of the new car was delayed as we had to first build a workshop. By mid 2005 our little workshop was functional, though far from finished, but we were able to get started on the car. It was stripped and seam welded before the new rollcage was built in the car. A new engine, gearbox, wiring loom, suspension and braking system were built from scratch. The only things we were able to salvage from the previous car was the rear suspension, some brake components and the Terratrip and intercom. With much help from many good friends and supporters Astro finally rolled out to debut at Rnd. 1 of the RaceTech Steel Victorian Rally Championship 2006. A time lapse video of Astro's being built is available below.