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by A57C
Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: GTO Model Cars
Replies: 37
Views: 27756

Re: GTO Model Cars

let's see what you got! :D

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kitbashed:
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friction toy:
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by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: If I lowered the wagon?
Replies: 83
Views: 10406

Re: If I lowered the wagon?

i had a flashback to a few years ago on the datsun 1200 forum
a thread on leaf spring mods, everybody had an opinion and things got a bit ugly

http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/vie ... =0&start=0
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: If I lowered the wagon?
Replies: 83
Views: 10406

Re: If I lowered the wagon?

yeah btw how smooth are your roads? ours aren't that good and they're getting worse
slammed jdm cars look sweet but you gotta remember that a lot of the roads in japan are mirror smooth
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: If I lowered the wagon?
Replies: 83
Views: 10406

Re: If I lowered the wagon?

visualize this: negative camber means the tops of the tyres/wheels are tilted toward the strut tower, so when the suspension moves up in down, the tyres are pointing inwards giving you more guard lip clearance if you change your mind and decide to shorten the axles, i suggest sourcing a different ax...
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:12 am
Forum: Suspension/Brakes/Wheels
Topic: If I lowered the wagon?
Replies: 83
Views: 10406

Re: If I lowered the wagon?

dave, here are my thoughts as i've recently finished the suspension upgrades on my car: front: i'd advise shortening the strut housings to accommodate shorter inserts. that will give you instant lowering without risking bottoming out or loss of suspension travel (no bouncing). but if you cannot abid...
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's
Replies: 26
Views: 3372

Re: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's

in the usa, early mitsu's were badged as dodge or plymouth. the performance parts were sold through "direct-connection" there is at least one street car (non-racer) who was able to purchase a lsd, and it's still in the car today so the parts definitely were available here in the u.s. http:...
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Random Lancer pix!
Replies: 211
Views: 203806

Re: Random Lancer pix!

here's jnc'r blownarrow's celeste aka "plymouth arrow" in the u.s.:
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we'll see if we can get him over here to talk about his beast
by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:39 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Random Lancer pix!
Replies: 211
Views: 203806

Re: Random Lancer pix!

need some hi-res pics of this wicked machine:
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by A57C
Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: GTO Model Cars
Replies: 37
Views: 27756

Re: GTO Model Cars

i'd jump on them if they were kits of modded gto's (like my sig pic) 8o|
by A57C
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Random Sigma Photos
Replies: 213
Views: 500468

Re: Random Sigma Photos

anyone got more pics of the white wagon?
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by A57C
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: Scorpion's Space
Topic: Random Scorpion Pics.....
Replies: 78
Views: 40297

Re: Random Scorpion Pics.....

this car is (was?) in oz somewhere:
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jnc member from argentina:
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usa spec "dodge challenger" featured in jnc mag:
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by A57C
Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Another n00b!
Replies: 28
Views: 3779

Re: Another n00b!

these are really cool! i was wondering how many were left in oz. i guess not many were originally sold?
by A57C
Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: play in steering?
Replies: 16
Views: 2098

Re: play in steering?

i adjusted my steering box, but not too much as it made the steering wheel hard to turn
eventually it'll run out of adjustment. i think these galant boxes are just going to wear out
it'd be great if you guys could find a shop that could rebuild them ...
by A57C
Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: Events » Event Photo Album » Cruise Register
Topic: Sydney Cruise 2...... 6th dec..... Photo Gallery
Replies: 85
Views: 12678

Re: Sydney Cruise 2...... 6th dec..... Photo Gallery

sweet cruise. lotsa sigmas! very few were sold here and fewer still have survived. we could never pull off an old school mitsu cruise without inviting the starions--just aren't the same if you know what i mean ...
by A57C
Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:25 pm
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Restoring/Detailing Wagon Taillights
Replies: 10
Views: 946

Re: Restoring/Detailing Wagon Taillights

cool. just did a similar cleanup/resto on my tails. but had to make new rubber seals from scratch ...
by A57C
Mon Jan 04, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?
Replies: 96
Views: 49739

Re: How did you find Sigma-Galant.com?

i lurked a few times on the old forum, but it seemed pretty cliquish and even a bit hostile, so i didn't stick around
a few weeks ago, i decided to google up the forum but realized, once i got here, a lot had changed :thumpsup:
by A57C
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: EPA
Replies: 111
Views: 12942

Re: EPA

what a nightmare! and i thought things were strict over here
by A57C
Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)
Replies: 391
Views: 213316

Re: Random Galant Pictures (ADD HERE)

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by A57C
Fri Jan 01, 2010 4:52 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: thought of sharing my colt's restoration
Replies: 57
Views: 7113

Re: thought of sharing my colt's restoration

tell us how you did this:
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by A57C
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:58 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's
Replies: 26
Views: 3372

Re: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's

[EDIT] not sure what the story was here in the states
by A57C
Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:48 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Random Lancer pix!
Replies: 211
Views: 203806

Re: Random Lancer pix!

boyracer wrote:.
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PM sent to him, will see what happens.
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got your pm. i will try to track this guy down. there were no takers when it was fs n the states, so we lost track of it

the red, yellow, blue, etc. lancer owners are all buddies, but i haven't seen them at any recent shows
by A57C
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: Random Lancer pix!
Replies: 211
Views: 203806

Re: Random Lancer pix!

this car is in california and f.s. $18k usd
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by A57C
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:51 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's
Replies: 26
Views: 3372

Re: Dodge dealer performance parts from the 80's

i took the liberty of ordering every part # you see up there, and the only thing that was available was the sew on patch
lmk if you want one, 75wagon
by A57C
Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: Original Brochures for GALANTS (GA/GB/GC/GD ONLY)
Replies: 37
Views: 52387

Re: Original Brochures for GALANTS (GA/GB/GC/GD ONLY)

my attempt to splice the centerfold pic :D

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[EDIT]btw, i have a set of these guard mirrors if anyone's keen ...