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Ello - NSW
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:01 am
by mushilea
Hi guys.
I've been looking for quite a while at FTO's, and after much deliberation finally took the plunge and bought one yesterday.
Its had quite a lot done too it... both good and bad.
Will post pics soon...
BUT! If any one has a spare windscreen wiper arm (it was ripped off by an angry person), and the front lip of the veilside kit, I will pay top dollar!
It also needs some work done mechanically. Apparently the Front and Rear Rocket gaskets are leaking, and it is due for a new time belt. (if you have any tips on this it would be appreciated!)
Thanks!
~Martin
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:10 am
by dstocks
Welcome to the club!. Looking forward to the piccies.
BTW, I can help with the wiper arm.
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:32 am
by vipfto
wttc mate
the gaskets are easy fix around 30 each for part if you can replace yourself
timing belt will cost around 1000 incl labour if you cant do it yourself, just make sure you do waterpump, tensioner etc at the same time
however it may be cheaper to source parts yourself should be around 300ish for all required parts not incl hydrolic tensioner which doesnt always have to be replaced then labour should be around 400 mark
oh and seeing as you have to remove inlet manifold for rocker gaskets may aswell replace the sparkies and plugs if needed
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:53 pm
by mushilea
Thanks for the welcome! =)
As it is, I don't know whether the gaskets are actually leaking. So i'll get them looked at when I get it serviced.
Dstocks, if you could get me those wiper blade arms it would be much appreciated. Just send me price and tell me how to pay. =)
~Martin
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:58 pm
by dstocks
Say $30 + postage for both. Can pay by bank deposit. Send me a PM with your address (if you want to go ahead) and well get it underway.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:25 am
by mushilea
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:41 am
by Cassf88
at least the windscreen wiper is on the side u need it
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:59 pm
by mushilea
Haha.. Its actually the passenger side wiper, but it has been moved over to the driver's side.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 1:12 pm
by Cassf88
isnt the passenger arm shorter?? lol
some very angry ppl out there
Haha
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:12 pm
by mushilea
^^
Well I got the car for 7k. Good deal?
Forgot to mention its had 6"x9" speakers installed, a 12" sub installed, neons, tinted windows, head deck, leather interior and HIV's. =)
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:23 pm
by Supplanter
mushilea wrote:^^
Well I got the car for 7k. Good deal?
Forgot to mention its had 6"x9" speakers installed, a 12" sub installed, neons, tinted windows, head deck, leather interior and HIV's. =)
No wonder you got it so cheap
I think you mean HID
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:52 pm
by mushilea
And so I do...
Wonder where my mind was wandering when I wrote that =)
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:52 pm
by nicholas
mushilea wrote:And so I do...
Wonder where my mind was wandering when I wrote that =)
The back seat?
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:20 am
by zuihoujueding
wow...which model is that? GR?
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:36 am
by mushilea
Its a GPX. Got a mivec engine.
I just bought a 7" DVD/GPS/TV 2-din unit for the car, with a silver rear view camera.
Tis gonna look good with the leather seats =)
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:26 pm
by zuihoujueding
mushilea wrote:Its a GPX. Got a mivec engine.
I just bought a 7" DVD/GPS/TV 2-din unit for the car, with a silver rear view camera.
Tis gonna look good with the leather seats =)
oh then its a great buy! lucky you!
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 1:56 pm
by Cassf88
i just realised that kit makes it look like the car is smiling
looks like your really happy with your purchase! Kudos
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 3:48 pm
by harry90
Very nice ride and WTTC
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:00 pm
by mushilea
Cassf88 wrote:i just realised that kit makes it look like the car is smiling
It does!~ That has never even crossed me until now... =)
It matches my personality I guess!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Now I just need to either fix my front lip, or replace it.
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:10 pm
by eddiii
looks great, very similar to mine ^^ 7k is a bargin, how much kms though. WTTC btw
