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by calamity
Mon Apr 14, 2014 2:29 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: carby recondition or weber?
Replies: 8
Views: 5484

well this is the site i used....

http://www.weberperformance.com.au/inde ... qgqthjh1a4


hoping will arrive this week...will let know how it all goes...
by calamity
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:47 am
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: carby recondition or weber?
Replies: 8
Views: 5484

well due to picking up a 98 wrx on tuesday im going to be transplanting the engines over...the wrx is from the wreckers though...unsure of condition on it...but the wrecker bought it for $300 and i bought it for $1000 :/ (wrecker definently makes his money worth...) but i know the engine and wiring ...
by calamity
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:21 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: ea to ej adaptor kit
Replies: 5
Views: 2532

ill be honest here and say im good with the electronic and wiring up engines...and im fine to swap out an engine...but i cant diagnose problems with it...im not very mechanically minded in that sense...i can however use common sense to work out where everything fits together...but dont ask me how to...
by calamity
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: ea to ej adaptor kit
Replies: 5
Views: 2532

and thank you will need to pm him see if still got any :)
by calamity
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:19 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: ea to ej adaptor kit
Replies: 5
Views: 2532

yea iv bought a few heavier things from the states...kinda figured wouldnt be too bad considering these parts arnt very big...but probs couple kilos...
i just like the fact there sold together. it make its fairly easy...
by calamity
Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: ea to ej adaptor kit
Replies: 5
Views: 2532

ea to ej adaptor kit

has anyone used these before? whats the quality like on them? its seams a fairly simple swap...without having to make/modify anything yourself...


http://www.sjrlift.com/index.php/catalo ... kit-detail
by calamity
Sat Apr 05, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Stock white steel wheels Adelaide
Replies: 8
Views: 3420

iv got 4 of these rims....13" and in pretty good condition...im upgrading them to either 14"or 15" though...so wont need them...but im in tassy :/ happy to look into courier if you want though?
by calamity
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:37 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: carby recondition or weber?
Replies: 8
Views: 5484

carby recondition or weber?

ok guys...need some help here....i can get my current carby completly cleaned and reconditioned to as new condition for $350 or i can buy a full brand new weber carby with parts to fit my engine fully for $590...my question is it the weber worth it? or should i just recondition my current carby? wha...
by calamity
Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: bigger rims/tyres without lift kit?
Replies: 7
Views: 3101

so quick look on ebay...these tyres 28" but only $65 each...and there on 15" rims...im just wondering how much would i need to mod my car to be able to use them? im guessing going to have to lift it abit? or can i just get away with some clever grinding/hammering and welding up some shiny new guards...
by calamity
Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: bigger rims/tyres without lift kit?
Replies: 7
Views: 3101

i can get 4x100 from wreckers here for $100 for 5 rims...and on ebay they sell the spacer/adaptors for 4x140 to 4x100...and i can only imagine the wheels being 1 inch further out would only add to stability abit...im just not sure what would fit well...dnt mind doing abit of fabrication... im just n...
by calamity
Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: bigger rims/tyres without lift kit?
Replies: 7
Views: 3101

my local tyre place is a motorsport supplier for tassy...so i have no trouble finding tyres...priced out both 14" and 15" rally tyres at $209 each...they have a nice decent tread on them and are dot approved for road use still...can get these in 13" at the same price...but i figured id be better to ...
by calamity
Thu Apr 03, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: bigger rims/tyres without lift kit?
Replies: 7
Views: 3101

bigger rims/tyres without lift kit?

so iv got an 84 touring wagon and would like to put bigger rims/tyres on it im not after anything extreme...just enough to get me off the beaten track abit...mostly firetrails where that extra inch ride height will make all the difference... my question is what tyres would you recomend and what size...
by calamity
Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: L series 4x4 auto vs manual differences
Replies: 9
Views: 3239

it could be the driving style...a heavy foot off roading through swamp can make the difference between no traction and traction... could have been had it in different gears. i find that my auto competes fairly well off road as long as i keep it in first she just trundles along never misses a beat ov...
by calamity
Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: L series 4x4 auto vs manual differences
Replies: 9
Views: 3239

putting it in 1 is just that...first gear and 2 is 2nd gear and D is drive or automatically chooses gears according to your speed...i dnt believe that the auto models have low or high range gears for 4wd...just the little button on the gear stick to engage the rear diff...but i know when i go off ro...
by calamity
Tue Apr 01, 2014 1:35 am
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: worth the money?
Replies: 2
Views: 1673

on another note...are there any engines that able to be ported into the car to replace the stock 1.8? ea82 i believe it is now...id like to keep it 4x4 and i like being able to switch to 4 wheel drive with just the button on the shifter...
by calamity
Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: worth the money?
Replies: 2
Views: 1673

worth the money?

so im not the most mechanichally minded person...and this may seam like an obvious common knowledge question...but my friend recomended i buy a weber conversion kit...he pointed out this one to me and recomended i get the upgrade to plenum/snorkel...that takes the cost up to almost $600...i only pai...
by calamity
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED 84 touring edition dash
Replies: 8
Views: 2844

thank you this helps out alot im a bit new to cars to be honest...spend most of my life worknig on motorbikes i actually originally only bought this car to transport bikes with and get off road and have abit of fun in it...but iv grown to love it and have since started replacing the carpeting and re...
by calamity
Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED 84 touring edition dash
Replies: 8
Views: 2844

no probs im putting in new carpet and reupholstering the seats...so im in no rush :)
by calamity
Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:26 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED 84 touring edition dash
Replies: 8
Views: 2844

by normal dash you mean the analog or the digital? do you have a photo?
by calamity
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: WANTED 84 touring edition dash
Replies: 8
Views: 2844

WANTED 84 touring edition dash

hey all im after a dash board for my 84 touring edition wagon...

either analogue or digital...id prefer digital dash to keep it stock but am needing a dashboard to make the car road legal again...as wont pass pits without a dahs :/

im in tasmania...but happy to pay postage

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