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Jul 28, 2016 16:11:54 GMT
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If you know Stavros, maybe worth checking out what he's been doing with his little 600cc noddy car. Put on a homemade turbo, cheap FMIC and the car is turning out pretty mental for a homebrew setup Is there a thread anywhere for it? Loving the car OP. Have a look www.facebook.com/steve.neophytou?fref=nf
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axeboy
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Jul 29, 2016 15:04:41 GMT
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Ohh, it looks like the ship loves it in Japan and is having a party with some other ships.. move it Opal Ace!
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08 Legacy 2.5GT Type S 18 Vito 119 Tourer 82 Mini City 89 Skyline GTR 08 GS460
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vanpeebles
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Jul 29, 2016 18:46:24 GMT
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Do you keep pressing refresh every minute or so?
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axeboy
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Hah, totally Slowest boat ever This is a downside to importing... lack of patience vs the slow boat Worst Readers Ride ever! Watching a triangle on a map
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08 Legacy 2.5GT Type S 18 Vito 119 Tourer 82 Mini City 89 Skyline GTR 08 GS460
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If you want parts from Japan, let me know. I can help you import them.
Also, you can fit Swift Gti 1300cc engine onto your gearbox. by the way.
Cheers
Atchi
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Building roof chopped, screen raked '68 Mini with G13B 1.3 16v Gti engine with LSD, Yamaha R1 carbs. As well as mk1 Suzuki Swift Gti AWD with a turbo. Drives PHEV Outlander but wishing my mk1 Swift Gti or mk2 CRX Vt were still with me!
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axeboy
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Thanks for the info, I might well do
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08 Legacy 2.5GT Type S 18 Vito 119 Tourer 82 Mini City 89 Skyline GTR 08 GS460
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vanpeebles
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Is this coming ower on a tea clipper?
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axeboy
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Hah, that would be faster
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08 Legacy 2.5GT Type S 18 Vito 119 Tourer 82 Mini City 89 Skyline GTR 08 GS460
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axeboy
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Aug 19, 2016 15:43:24 GMT
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Small update on the boring process Documents arrived today from Japan: 1. Invoice 2. Export Document both in Japanese and translated 3. Shipping document (Bill of Landing) These have been sent away to JC Shipping who will handle the tax payment to release the car from port when it arrives (3 weeks to go, sigh). Its coming into Newcastle so not too far away thankfully. Meanwhile the ship is passing Mecca
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axeboy
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Sept 5, 2016 14:09:31 GMT
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So, just had the invoice in for the tax bill. Always more than you expect So basically 20% VAT and 10% duty plus some smaller charges for customs agent etc. Car is due in this week. Ive been watching the boat have a grand time up the Suez Canal to Turkey, past Cyprus, Spain etc and is now here: I'm heading to Norway for a week but I hope the car will be MOT'd etc by the time I'm back in 2 weeks. edited update: Car arrived in Newcastle yesterday. Being picked up next Wednesday for delivery to my garage on Thursday.
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Last Edit: Sept 9, 2016 14:29:24 GMT by axeboy
08 Legacy 2.5GT Type S 18 Vito 119 Tourer 82 Mini City 89 Skyline GTR 08 GS460
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vanpeebles
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Sept 13, 2016 12:05:09 GMT
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That map looks like the intro to Dad's Army.
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axeboy
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Sept 18, 2016 8:32:30 GMT
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I'm just back from Norway and the car is here, yaaay! This week we'll get onto some actual work, quick look over confirms its in good overall condition. I'll start doing some actual work on it and giving some feedback on the drive too
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vanpeebles
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I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Sept 20, 2016 7:33:10 GMT
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Where is da pix?!
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axeboy
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Sept 20, 2016 12:13:02 GMT
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MOT'd but still awaiting the NOVA document to register it.
Car has adjustable aftermarket rear suspension and "Suzuki Works" front, not sure if that's standard or not. Exhaust might be aftermarket too, no cat. Bodywork not great but can be sorted, interior is superb.
Horn and hazard lights need attention, maybe a fuse or wire somewhere. Needs new tyres too which I'll get. Brakes are perfect which is a bonus.
Outer CV joints worn and being fixed... overall, seems good
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axeboy
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Sept 20, 2016 13:06:53 GMT
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Hah, tyres are 155/55/r14, not the most common size nowadays
Pretty much the best tyre I can get is a Nankang, grand total of £120 for 4
Hmmm
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axeboy
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Sept 21, 2016 12:25:23 GMT
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Ok, a few pics. Car overall is decent but it needs paintwork along the roof lines for some reason. It may be that it used to have stickers along the lines as its only really there... annoying. However, mechanically its pretty good I only have one key so I'll need to try and source a replacement. Interior is all there and solid, needs a clean which I'll do properly when home and registered. Just waiting on the NOVA document but a good list of work to do: 1. Service inc new plugs and apexi filter to be fitted 2. Boost controller and guage to be fitted (and HKS bov ) 3. New tyres due 4. Probably will get the paint sorted, its pretty bad on those lines 5. Will source UK service books/manuals 6. Speedo converter to be fitted 7. New stereo to be fitted 8. Underseal 9. New outer CV joints Another bonus is the car speaks Japanese to you when you get in Worth it just for that Drives solid, very rigid. It is tiny as well, shorter bonnet than expected. The intercooler is the size of my hand, hahaaha.
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Sept 21, 2016 13:49:21 GMT
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I want one, just to continue my trend of reducing in engine size since learning to drive
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axeboy
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Sorry, few updates
Anyways, I'm away on Holiday for a week but completed the V55/5 today with all the info.
Loads of docs, off the top of my head:
V55/5 application Tax and registration fee Proof of ID (Passport/license/statements etc) Copy of Insurance on Chassis Number Fresh MOT on Chassis Number Japanese Export Cert Translated Export Cert
Sent all that recorded today so should hopefully have the reg number by end of next week when I'm back.
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axeboy
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Oct 14, 2016 12:42:39 GMT
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Getting there Big shout out to SVS Autocentre who look after my cars, great variety of stuff, they done my r32 skyline too. Cracking team... linky here: SVS on FacebookAnyways, lots done: 1. Mot'd 2. Hazard lights and horn fixed (new horn) 3. Serviced with new plugs and Apexi air filter 4. Properly undersealed 5. Fog light added into the existing cluster 6. Dump valve and manual boost controller added (HKS BOV didn't fit, too big) 7. New tyres fitted Registration arrived yesterday, Yay! So, number plates ordered and due today so the car can be tuned. Its then going to the bodyshop to get some of the bits sorted. Once back, the speedo conveter is to be added and then the clocks changed to MPH. On my todo list, I need to source both outer CV joints and a spare key with a single button remote... proving difficult! Anyways, love the little thing, here's a wee clip:
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Last Edit: Oct 14, 2016 12:56:40 GMT by axeboy
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Oct 14, 2016 15:10:03 GMT
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Nice update! My Subaru is my 1st ever Turbo'd car so I wondered if you could give me some idea how much I would be looking at to have a manual boost controller, gauge and dump valve or BOV supplied n fitted? Just a ball park figure?
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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