Johnnyboynz

How about that, I purchased another XT6, This one is special, because it's 1 of only 2 in the WORLD it would seem, It's a NZ new Vortex 6 or a ZZ6 as they were known. I've been after one of these for many years and Ironically just as an expensive "only other one" comes up on Trade me, I find the other one locally and secure it! I'm a happy boy. Let the restorations begin!

Out of interest it has a 2.7 Lt flat 6 cylinder, Constant AWD 4 speed gearbox, Electric Power Steering plus air suspension and ABS.

Picked this up a wee while back, It's a 1988 Subaru XT6, it's the one model that bridges the old 4x140 world with the newer 5x100 stud pattern world. All the running gear and suspension underneath bolts STRAIGHT under ANY EA82 leone or vortex etc (EA81 models with a few modifications and parts substituted) to give you access to a whole new world of current model brakes, suspension and rims/wheels as bolt on modifications. It's a couple of hour job with a basic socket set and a Jack. Not the most common car on NZ roads, but a important bit of history i think.

I've had a couple of PM's asking about my Brumby, So here's a pic of it too It runs a NZ market 2007 EJ20 with AVCS and Electronic throttle, with a Link G4. Running 27.5 " tyres, 14" rims and a 3 inch lift to make those fit. Constant AWD 5 speed, Hi/lo with center diff lock and clutch pack LSD rear end.

Air/Water intercooler installed.

Also, Fitted LED headlights, amazing improvement.

Nice straight through mufflers

Thanks to me ole mate Richard at Specialised auto services here in Rangiora, I've had a bespoke stainless exhaust made and fitted, to help the old girl breathe a bit easier. VERY happy with the quality and fitment.

Yea, certainly not the fastest, only 110 odd hp standard, but this one isn't about speed for me, it does the speed limit just fine and I'm not 12 anymore after all. I find there is more to life, like cruising with the 1980 tunes on the updated ICE, in a perfectly quiet, rattle free car with an air cushion ride. Suits me down to the ground. I should buy myself a leather bomber jacket and raybans just to drive it. I'm not re-powering it unless something goes totally wrong with the engine and i can't replace the heads or something, I've had my re-power fun with my Brumby which has gone from ea81, ea82, ea82T, ej22, ej25 then EJ20t and so on, Plus 3" suspension lift, Adjustable Suspension, Disk brakes upgraded, Link G4 ECU, Electronic throttle, Diff locks, fiddler brakes etc If it can be done to a old subbie, I've probably done to be honest. Times and attitudes change though. It's certainly push button AWD as Dell'orto said. Wee red button on the joystick control. They did make a 2wd only model in non turbo.

Pic here: Parts I'm looking for: Interested in pretty much any spares I can get that are specific to the pre 87 Vortex. Let me know what ya have? It's always handy to have a few indicators etc lying around for when some prick backs into your car.

Thought I'd better post a pic of my latest family member and life long project car... NZ new, second owner and only 77 thou k's now, rust proofed when new so very very tidy, everything works including air ride, digital dash and not a single squeak or rattle while driving. I real gem I recon. Got a few reliability plans for the EA82T to keep it alive forever (under bonnet air/water intercooler to get that intake temps lower and stainless exhaust plus a few other tricks learnt over the years), but keeping it as standard as possible will be the mantra throughout. Bit of a dream car for me to be honest from the moment I saw one in 1985 at a motor show, i even had the Tamiya model of this exact car/colour/interior as a kid!. I think it's an interesting car from an interesting time that people either love or hate (both the time and the car haha) Joins my Brumby as a permanent member of the family along with the everyday drivers.