bryck

Old man had a Kingswood wagon when I was 7 or 8. He swapped a Chevy big block in, not sure exactly what size but it was rowdy.

I remember when he sold it, guy who bought it was in a wheelchair, had no legs, tried to pay in weed. So yeah the 90s were interesting

Cordia from a distance

Very pink. So cool!

Never gave Suzuki Liana/Aerio's a second thought until I saw these

21 minutes ago, yoeddynz said:

I can't remember if any wagons in nz have been posted up here or not? First one I think I've seen here. 

On 19/04/2022 at 19:39, bryck said:

Wagon in the wilds of Ashburton

I've seen at least one

https://engineswapdepot.com/?p=89733

K11 in the UK with a QG15DE as seen in your average Tiida rental car but with a double dose of boost

Spied a couple of escorts on the northern motorway on the drive home yesterday, not great photos but..

Before and after shot is awesome, new wheels are a massive improvement

Wagon in the wilds of Ashburton

Can't offer any suggestions as to how to sort your saggy spring issue but the rear seat came out fantastic.

Really enjoyed reading through your build, great skills on show

I know this has been in this thread before

but saw it in the flesh last weekend down in chch and wow, it's a lot

On 03/10/2021 at 22:16, kws said:

Second Gen (2008 onwards) Honda Fit RS / Jazz Sport 1.5L. Economical, cheap to maintain, bullet proof reliable, spacious, easy and comfortable to drive/park. The smaller engine 1.3 ones are a bit more economical but are slower than a wet week.

Does this advice translate to the airwave/fit shuttles? Or does the extra heft of the wagon body make the 1.5L sluggish?

So... center console had no armrest. I'd really rather have one, I find it makes a car much more comfortable.

I don't have a really good before picture, but this is the type of center console I had:

Went through my parts and pulled out a grey center console which was from a later car. Had an arm rest and was all one piece. Tried it in the car and it didn't fit very well, possibly because it was from a car with an MT75 gearbox? Not sure. Regardless, the colour was off compared to the rest of the interior, twas a much bluer grey.

So I had a look online and saw that there is an arm rest option for the split style console that was in the car. Couldn't find one locally so looked to the UK and found one advertised without the lid/armrest part.

No problem, I have that part already, I can swap it over from the one I have right? Surely that part is the same, why would you make another one that looks the same? Saved me a boatload on the price too which was already more than ideal.

After about a week of waiting, it arrived and I eagerly unpacked it and screwed on the lid I already had. It went smooth to this point, then I tried to close it. The latch was no where close to hitting the keeper, out by nearly 20mm.  Not cool.

Quick moment of despair, then resolved to making it work. What's 20mm? Managed to slide the arm rest back, remount the hinges into it and just get it to latch. Success!

Now to get the handbrake to work with the concertina shroud thing which I new needed to be done. Cut a bunch of the existing plastic shrouding off the handbrake leaving just a small sleeve to cover the lever until it disappears into the console.

A fresh new spot to lean.

I think I'm out of level 4 things I can do to this. Need some freedoms so I can go get bits off the parts car. Near the top of the list are a set of Cossie Recaros in desperate need of recovering.  

Anyone got any suggestions for an auto upholstery places in Auckland? Keen to hear people's recommendations. That'll almost finish off the interior I think.

It's an affliction that's for sure. My preference is for the MKII's but still appreciate the earlier cars.

Saw this the other day and felt a certain kinda way https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294306707241?hash=item44860bf729:g:k~8AAOSwJkhhBlgm

NC MX5 would give you a decent drive train like @avengertiger suggested. There come up on TM from time to time like this one https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/mazda/other/listing/3236407541?bof=wiGR3YUX

I suspect it might be quite a spendy option though as there doesn't seem to be many about.

I always wondered about the 1.8 BP out of an NB MX5, slightly smaller displacement but a fair bit newer engine than the pinto. Never driven one though so couldn't say how it would go in a Sierra.