For those with a soft spot for the XT Vortex

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:40 pm

Hey guys.. just for those that don't think the XT Vortex's are ugly..

She's had some major work done all round.. see if you can spot them?

Post by **Alex** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 4:51 pm

bonnet buldge? Blower? brakes? other engine mods? custom manifold, sumkind of ej motor

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:28 pm

more information would be great!!
Cheers
AP

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:56 pm

Thats quite a substantial power steering pump you have there.

I must admit i too have a soft spot for the Vortex

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:58 pm

wow looks pretty extreme, is it yours Paul?

Looks like it hasn't been driven for a while judging by the colour of the front rotors.

Chrus · Post by **Chrus** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:00 pm

Lets see it out and about Paul! Bet it would rip a decent skid

H-top · Post by **H-top** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:05 pm

More specs!!!! Vortex porn!!!

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:50 pm

OMG you have red bits! and a droopy tip!

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:47 pm

tell me you havnt bought yet ANOTEHR car paul.......seriously....if i so need the rear brakes off it

definetly a blown ej of some description. complete with bonnet bulge, not a factory xt6 with a wing like that?

davo

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:52 pm

Holy Dooly, it looks pretty schmick. They do grow on me, externally. Still have a problem with the futuristic dash switches. There is some good bits of engineering to talk about there in those pics.....

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:04 am

Sorry guys it's not mine.. I wished it was

Well, the story goes a bit like this…

My very good friend Muz came to me one day saying he had sold his Legacy RS Turbo wagon and needed a new project. He asked what did I think of a Vortex? I told him they are getting rear to find (especially in good nick) due to not a high selling vehicle from new. He said he wanted to make a fast car with the looks of a bullet. So the hunt began

The girl started life as an EFI N/A 1.8 FWD in a bright silver colour of paint. Muz called me over to check the girl out. She looked good, so Muz started getting to work on the new brakes and wheels sorted. Firstly sourcing a 4WD L.Series rear setup and making it all fit. He then made his own custom rear hubs and backing plates to hold the WRX rear brakes. Fronts was sorted with some custom coilovers and WRX front Brakes. Then engine and box out so he could fit the dummy EJ20 Quad Cam and EJ box in so he could start the custom manifold due to the Sprintex Blower he had purchased. Once manifold was completed, he got to work doing his magic on that custom fiberglass bonnet. After the bonnet was made it fitted it was off to the paint shop to get that awesome paint sprayed on.

Unfortunately, Muz moved over to NSW. So he packed the Beast into a container and headed east. I just spoke to him the other day and he said he’s just pulled it out of the container. He still has the wiring to do and a few interior mods but she’s looking sweet.

I will keep you all updated as I hear the news

brumbybear · Post by **brumbybear** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:32 am

Damn thats one hot looking car.......

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:16 pm

Yes, it is very nice to see one not lifted. Nice wing too, is that a custom glass job too? Does this guy have a build blog?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:17 am

I'm 99% sure the wing is off a XR6 ute and I don't think Muz has made a blog but he may have some pictures and diary somewhere on his computer. Next time I speak to him I'll ask if he'll blog something online for us

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:39 am

Why isnt he an AUSubaru member?

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:59 pm

Well, I hope it is a ute spoiler, then at least one has been used in a proper manner! Spoiler on a ute, god...only in australia!

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:54 pm

Suparoo wrote:Why isnt he an AUSubaru member?

I sent him the link the other day so hopefully soon but I know he really doesn't get to much into the whole computer stuff. He'll pick it up fairly fast if he does.. I know I had too

nncoolg wrote:Well, I hope it is a ute spoiler, then at least one has been used in a proper manner! Spoiler on a ute, god...only in australia!

Yes could never understand why?? but it least it looks like it was meant to be on the Vortex. I know he had to modify it slightly but you couldn't pick it unless you were right up close.

T'subaru · Post by **T'subaru** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:56 am

Hey Paul, whats he done to the underside of the spoiler above the quarterpanel ? Nice ride:mrgreen:
Cheers, mark

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 10:34 am

I like..i like a lot, would love to go see it, but not on the other side of the country

davo

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Fri Jun 18, 2010 4:58 pm

I see 5 stud under is and I dare say a different floor pan..