Sambo Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Since I sold my carina wagons I've been dailying a U13 Bluebird. I decided on this because: SR20, cheap, low kms. The idea was to have something I wouldn't have to touch. Unfortunately, it's soul destroyingly boring and I've spent as much fixing it in my 6 months of ownership as I did in several years on the wagon with more than twice the mileage. So, new idea: find something that is still a bit more modern/comfy than the 85 AND that I actually like so that I won't mind fixing it too much. tadaa: Dylann's GX81. I said I'd buy it right at the start of the year and picked it up this week. Dylan didn't complain once, what a GC. For those who're unfamiliar with the FS thread, it's a supercharged 2 litre 1GGZE with a blown autobox. It did not come with wheels, found some Soarer wheels that'll be OK for now. I went and picked it up with assistance from Berjjj. Here are the rest of the pics from his thread: I went and had a play with it today, it starts and runs ok but has a hunting idle. Everything works, the A/C, all the electrics (mirrors, windows, locking, demister, seat etc) My plans are more of a restoration than massive modifications: -Vacuum up all the spiders -Replace slushbox (came with car) -replace radiator (acquired) -Tidy up interior (sourced, yet to acquire) -repaint cheap rattle canned exterior panels -reinstate TEMS shocks (sourced, yet to acquire) Cruise the shit out of it. In this last picture, is that a catalytic converter light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hachi-ichi Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Pretty sure its cat. Also you have my old gearbox, never did skids. ever. http://youtu.be/db564lhSRL4?t=18s Rare spec Cresta you've got too, highest spec pre face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Isn't it saying the engine is overheating? Edit: No, I'm dumb and don't have much knowledge of cars with electrical stuff. All I know is that is the light that came on when my alternator died in my 4A-GE (along with battery light), so I my reasoning was 'oh, the computer must think the alternator belt snapped, so the water pump isn't turning. Warn the driver that the engine could be hot.' It probably didn't help that the catalytic converter had been replaced with a nice big section of pipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Good, I'm pleased to know that the gearbox passed rigorous reliability testing. I'd assumed it was pretty rare with the SC. It's definitely got some sweet options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hachi-ichi Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 charged X8 only came Auto too. so lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Well there you go. I'd be keen for a ride in a manual 1ggze car if anyone has one though. I've got a box and bellhousing in the garage. I'm not 100% sold on that idea though, I've got used to auto for commuting/ eating while driving etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hachi-ichi Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 can def eat while driving with manual, X81 powersteering is so amazing you'll be able to steer perfectly ok with 1 finger on the wheel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmxnz11 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 yip cat light, had same thing on my daily 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berjjj Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Fuck. Those. Spiders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambo Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 So, I've done some bits and bobs on this, engine is back in but the engine bay is not fully reassembled. Bought all the parts it needs. Now I'm losing my garage. Interested in EOI and swaps for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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