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Newbie GTA [T ] finally says hello

Postby GTAUS » Sun Dec 30, 2007 11:57 am

Finally got the car passed/complied and now on the road registered.
Its the ninth one to reside here in sunny OZ so i am told.
Bit of drama getting it here however thanks to Stephens help it was made alot simpler.
It is an 88 red turbo with Azev C's, Injen piggyback/Forge blowoff/ART Race exhaust etc etc. Goes like stink and very happy with it.
Had it in for a noise test the other day and one guru thought it was a Fiero...another said it had a dash like the old X-19. Yes, it is not a well known type of car in these deep "Deliverance" parts of the world.
The last 3 days i have spent under the car with sprinklers/high pressure hoses etc. getting rid of the UK salt buildup.....then fishoiling the lot.
What has been the most fun is undoing every nut and bolt on the car and derusting it and greasing the threads. At the same time am doing all the earths. Gave it a cut and polish and now happy as a dog with 6 tails as it came up a treat.
Other Froggies in the stable...Clio 172, Xsara VTS, 205 16v Turbo and just to prove to the neighbours i'm not a complete Nutter...an Elise.!!
Thats it from me for now....cheers to all.
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Postby Juzzblack » Sun Dec 30, 2007 2:12 pm

Welcome to the forum mate. :)

Any pics of the plastic wedge?

The 205 16v turbo sounds interesting. It's not a genuine 205 T16 is it? :shock:

Or is is a conventional 205 with an engine conversion or something?
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Postby BIG_MVS » Sun Dec 30, 2007 8:17 pm

Welcome :D

OZ eh? Hope you have Air Con for it :wink:
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Postby GTAUS » Tue Jan 01, 2008 10:49 am

Juzzblack; I have pics but wouldnt have a clue how to upload the things!!
It was the one high lighted in the French Performance Cars magazine a few months ago however i have removed the extra rear spoiler [Ebay soon ]
Re the 205....yes it is only a conventional 205 and unfortunately not a T16.
The motor comes from a Dakar rally Mi16 and has been over 400 hp on the dyno however we have "de-tuned" down to approx. 290 where the driveability and heat are best kept to a mimimum. Its alot of fun.If one is not sedate with it she not only changes lanes on full boost but can change postcodes !!!
Martin: Your comment made my first big laugh for 2008...thanks muchly.
The air con leaves Essex next week and i hope to retro fit it in by March....just in time for Winter !!! lol
Happy New Year to all too !!
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Re: Newbie GTA [T ] finally says hello

Postby Alpineandy » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:57 pm

GTAUS wrote:.....then fishoiling the lot.
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That'll smell nice on a sunny day :lol:
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Postby GTAUS » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:55 am

Reminds me of a girl i used to know....but no....you can now buy [at slight extra cost ] non perfuming anti rust fishoil for cars!!!
What is the world coming too !!! lol


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