The new ride

[Mrk_Mickey]

Here it is folks, it arrived 12:01am this morning.


I'll give you a bit of info about the beast...
It's a '99 model, all optional accessories removed for weight reduction purposes; rear wheel drive; only been driven about 2,500km since new; dark chrome paint-job; leather seat; 1/2 hp motor with approx 1 Nm torque. Unfortunately the top speed is only 40km/h, but it's got an impressive 0-20km/h time of 5.5 sec. She's got racing semi-slicks on the rears which really help to put the power down, and all-terrains on the front for that perfect grip in the wet when steering.

As for the condition, the pictures really compliment it but it's not as good as it looks. The timing is off due to a loose timing chain (worn over time...) and there are one or two bolster rips in the seat. It also has some surface rust along the bolts and the floor plan, but that isn't too bad. It's sitting on 14" multispokes, 1-stud pattern and offset 0. All in all I think she'll do me good...I only plan to use her for 3 months anyhow

Here's the massive 14" multispokes


I've got some plans for cosmetics...I'm going to shave the bumper soon


These are the brakes. They're a massive upgrade from stock, got plenty of stopping power!


And here you can see how the timing chain has become corroded and loose.


It was an opportunity I just couldn't live down. After a few upgrades and some repairs, I think the 3 months I'm going to have her for are going to be fantastic

Hahah
Cheers guys

[KI11Z]

haha nice description!

[dom123]

you know its good when its made in Taiwan! hey are those michelins?

[Mrk_Mickey]

Lol if that question is serious then i dont know about the front the back is maxxis lol

Oh, and note to self: Don't jump right into it and ride from ermington to north ryde...it's kinda hard at the moment hahaha

[dom123]

what suspension set up you got running koni?

[Mrk_Mickey]

I'm pretty sure they're a coilover system, however the surface rust has covered the brand..they're nice and tough though, plenty of life left in 'em

[Lorenz]

That is one hecktic ride mate and some nice mods! Look forward to seeing it get some money thrown at it and making some more crazy power Love the paint job and those wheels are sweet, they BBS RS's ? Needs more offsets and dish though, and drop the bastard on the deck, I hear them HotTuning coils are a good cheap upgrade, PM Robin for more details

Oh and you bringing it to the nats?

[DubSteve]

That rides bitchin if you ask me! Is that GIAC or APR'd? Are you running lean? Can you prove this 1/2hp figure? I want to see graphs

[thestu]

haha thats pimp, can we go for a cruise in da hood? love the description!

[GoLfMan]

hahaha nice mate
are you going to fit sway bars, i hear it makes the mk4's handling sharpen up drematically