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Jun 19, 2012 11:57:26 GMT
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Jun 12, 2012 10:10:54 GMT
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Also if you saw the Top Gear when JC drove the R35, he says it's limited to 180kph except when the GPS knows it is on a Nissan approved racetrack
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It's so easy to fall out of love when you're looking at an uncomplete car everday. My engine disintergrated itself, and the spare engines I bought to fix it had no compression. Hiding it in the backyard and going away on a holiday and car free break gave me the enthusiasm to give it another go.
Everyone told me it was a waste of time and money, but I got a $200 rebuild kit and had some great time rebuilding with my mates and it been going awesome ever since. When it's back on the road and you're zooming around you'll realize why you stuck it out. You'd always wonder "what if?" if you sold it
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All Japanese cars are limited to 180kph (112mph).. A fact backed up by F&F Tokyo Drift
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It's funny how both speedo's have a maximum speed of 180. I'm guessing the UK spec ones weren't speed limited?
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Maybe some new taillights? It's actually quite a nice shape!
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The car has been running really well the last few weeks. So well infact the daily has been in the garage for three weeks, and when some parts turned up 2 1/2 hours away I thought "why not?". In preparation for the trip I thought I'd change the water for coolant (water is recommended when putting a new head gasket in) and see if I could work out the rattle in the engine. I was pretty sure it was the timing chain not being tight enough, as it was only noisy at idle and and when coasting in gear. I pulled out the radiator out to access the timing chain guide adjusters and I borrowed a small socket set to fit through the timing cover. At least the socket fit through the adjusting ports on the spare timing covers I had out. Apparently the timing cover in the car has smaller holes compared to the spare ones : : The timing chain was tight anyway. The oil pump chain was another story..There is no adjustment or tensioner so it just must be stretched and in need of replacement. So I put it all back together and drove off the next morning. Although the temp looks good in this picture, it has never ever been this high before. Turns out there must have been some air in the system, but I had the rest of the coolant bottle in the boot, just incase. At least I know the temperature gauge works! (and I'm so awesome I can drive and take photos) So a slow and steady 350km later and I was back home My passenger on the way home The bit I was most interested in is the electronic dizzy. I've got to work out the wiring and then I'll put in on the current engine. The engine is a D5, which was the final 323 rwd engine. It is a stroked version of the UC which I've currently got, so it is 1.5L. And tucked away for another day...
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May 30, 2012 12:04:15 GMT
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Earlier Subaru Legacy Nissan Skyline
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Last Edit: May 30, 2012 12:25:53 GMT by timmy201
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So I bought two new tyres. 195/50R15. None of this new age "stretch" (also kinda hard with 6 inch rims) As much as I like the black mesh rims, I like these gold ones so much more. The black wheels tended to look a bit lost under the guards and a bit small. These ones look spot on. Before After
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May 22, 2012 11:22:51 GMT
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Car has been running pretty well, I've done an oil and filter change. I think the timing chain is a bit loose as the engine seems to be a bit rattley recently. It's quiet under power, but it gets noisy when going down hills/coasting with no power on. Oil pressure is very good, 20psi at idle and up to 60 when revved.. I purchased $102.50 of mystery item off eBay on Friday. This picture will serve as the "before" with the after to come in a week or two. I finally cleaned up the shed so there is enough room for my nice car (not the 323). Hung up some of the many hubcaps I've been collecting
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May 22, 2012 11:13:03 GMT
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The V8's ended up being choked up by emissions laws, the RB30ET was the pick at the time (122kw vs 150kw)
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Two tone like an Aussie Holden VL Calais wagon? They were based on the same body... Longer nose to fit the RB30 and 5.0 V8 from memory? Linky: www.calaisturbo.com.au/showthread.php?t=160619(EDIT an updated version of the VC - closer to your vauxhalls)
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Last Edit: May 22, 2012 11:08:22 GMT by timmy201
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I am a bit surprised they last better than a Transit. I did work experience at a place with a 2 year old Express. It was rusting around the side windows already...
The main thing I can't believe is they are still available new! For a van released in the 80's!
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^It's a facelifted Mitsubishi Express L300^
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May 20, 2012 11:49:17 GMT
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Auto trans kick down switch? I had one in mine when it was auto..
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I took a day off to try and sort out the engine... A least it was a nice day! I wiped up all the excess oil to try and pinpoint leaks. I took it around the blocks to warm it up, then reset the timing and the valves. Timing was a bit off and it drove much better after it was fixed. It didn't seem to have any smoke coming out the back, and it didn't seem to be leaking oil at all from the front. I retightened the head bolts too, and it would seem to be fine at the moment! So I had a bit of time to paint up the fixed rim. Not perfect, but much better than before. And I had a quick go at some mini rims I have stashed away for a future project
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Best mod I did to my retro was a swap from 3 speed auto to 5 speed manual. Fuel use dropped by 40% and the car got much quicker/quieter. I cant see much more improvement possible now!
In my new daily (Mazda3), the difference between a super slow economical tank (6.5L/100km) and normal driving (6.8L/100km) over my daily 70km route is a saving of 4%. Not really worth it for saving money. It is more addictive if you have an instant readout of fuel use and tank by tank averages..
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