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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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My 1st gen turbo. 1980 SA











Streetported S5 13BT
Stud kit
Tubular 321 divided manifold
Turbonetics T-66
Tial 44mm wastegate
Autronic SM4 Engine management
Autronic 500R CDI igniton
4 x Crane Cams LX92 coils
4 x NGK B11EGV spark plugs
Autronic A-model exhaust analyzer (wideband)
TurboII transmisson
Toyota van rearend, locked and 4.375:1 (8 inch)
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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A on car
A on pictures
F on rims..

sorry dude.. i just dont like them.. but im really liking the car..
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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yeah, IMHO the rims, while nice, don't match the car. But the car itself is in awesome shape, love the engine, and love the time and effort you put into the beauty shots.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Nice setup. Very clean. With your power, the wheels should be wider not taller.....
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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:22 AM
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very very great looking car!! imo, the wheels are WAY too big and personally do nothing for me. however, its your car and if thats what you like, then who am i to say anything negative? very nice car though. any interior shots??
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Thanks!

The rims are 17's, but look a bit bigger. They were really just bought to get it on its wheels after doing the 5-bolt conversion. Front brakes are FD so I think I need at least 16" to clear them.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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Car looks Bad-***!!

Any interior pics? - By the way - you should post these in the
Pictures Thread/Sticky on top.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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Thumbs up

Alot of Work and it Shows It!
Be Proud SA Owner.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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BADASS!!! not fond of the wheels either. But i really like the modded coca-cola bottle as your oil vent!!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Nice..........real nice. Don't be lettin' everone be hate'n on the 17's. Not everone has the same taste as we do. I think they look fine, very fine.

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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Nice ride...
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Old May 21, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Wow, thats really clean Bet that things really moves
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Great looking SA.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Nice..........real nice. Don't be lettin' everone be hate'n on the 17's. Not everone has the same taste as we do. I think they look fine, very fine.

i like 17s too i just prefer deep dish 15s if i get another fb i'll put 17s and TRY to keep the rest stock.

people across the pond like big wheels on there cars. you usually see stock body cars with big wheels, sometimes they have lip kit or front airdams. it's your car you personalization.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Very nice job!
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Old May 21, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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nice car the rims thou are a little to big but then again its your car and my opinion.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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The problem with 17 inch rims is that they are heavier than they need to be and the super stiff sidewalls don't match up with the flexy chassis. I'm not going to comment on the aesthetics 'cause that isn't any of my business.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
Car looks Bad-***!!

Any interior pics? - By the way - you should post these in the
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Thanks mr Freak, yours pretty Bas-*** too!

Here's some of the interior (yes, it has back seats too)

OMP "WRC" Racing Seats
OMP 4-point harnesses
OMP "WRC" steering wheel

GReddy gauges, boost, oil press, oil temp, water temp and fuel press.

Switches in the center console is Cooling Fan On/Off (ecu override), Boost Select (boost controlled by Autronic ECU) and Launch Control (also by Autronic ECU).



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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PaImportTuner
i like 17s too i just prefer deep dish 15s if i get another fb i'll put 17s and TRY to keep the rest stock.

people across the pond like big wheels on there cars. you usually see stock body cars with big wheels, sometimes they have lip kit or front airdams. it's your car you personalization.
Agree on a set of deep dish 15's.

18" on a stock volvo 240 is a common sight here.
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Old May 23, 2007 | 03:55 AM
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Nice car made MUCH nicer by some really GREAT photography - makes you feel the LUV

Love the round side indicators those euro-coupes have...
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Old May 23, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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PM mig lige lidt info om det der Toyota bagaksel, tak

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Old May 23, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by frode

18" on a stock volvo 240 is a common sight here.
24's on Mid 80 Caprice's over here.




Love your car.
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