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by ddt
Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:22 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: ddt's 1979 GE sigma wagon 'LIL RED WGN'
Replies: 40
Views: 14469

Re: ddt's 1979 GE sigma wagon 'LIL RED WGN'

I haven't had much time to spend on the wagon lately, I haven't even started it up for months. Battery needed a charge but started fine. I went and did some stuff while I let the engine warm up. Later i return about to put the bonnet down and go for drive and i notice a fine jet of fuel hitting the ...
by ddt
Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:43 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Sigma Steering vagueness
Replies: 2
Views: 312

Sigma Steering vagueness

Does anyone know how to fix the sigma's famous vague steering feel when going in a straight line? (GE and maybe GH?)
Wondering about toe-in/toe-out settings and whether those that have lowered their sigmas have noticed any changes?
by ddt
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:05 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Quick HP estimate
Replies: 36
Views: 3819

Re: Quick HP estimate

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/duff-munt/Miscellaneous%20crud/mazda_autozam_carol_pair_1993.jpg As far as light cars go (~600kg japanese Kei class), my favourite is probably the Mazda/Autozam Carol from '89 to early 90s -but I've only seen them in Japan. They have quite cool proportions I...
by ddt
Mon Dec 27, 2010 2:43 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: GH Sigma EFI 351 V8
Replies: 278
Views: 337274

Re: G spec GH

A v8 is exactly what a sigma needs Damn you Mitsubishi you could have had a winner if you had just slotted in a V8 like a 318 yes- it would have saved you all that work. :P I reckon if the oil crisis in the mid seventies (and again in 1980) weren't so bad, Chrysler Australia would have been in busi...
by ddt
Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Sigma drawings
Replies: 30
Views: 7278

Sigma drawings

There's already a thread with some sigma drawings, but that thread was intended for galant pics and is in the galant section so i thought the sigma section deserves it's own one too! Well, the family and kids are overseas for 6 weeks which means i can waste time doing 'unproductive' stuff like polis...
by ddt
Thu Dec 16, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: PowerChip epic thread of win
Replies: 27
Views: 5259

Re: PowerChip epic thread of win

man, that guy was been owned and reowned a hundred times over! Very funny thread but reading the lynch-mob at work is pretty scarey -even if the guy really is an a$$hole.

I loved the gearbox on the front doorstep :thumpsup:
by ddt
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:45 am
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: hello :-)
Replies: 14
Views: 1415

Re: hello :-)

Hi Nicki, Welcome to the site -i also do some drawing and was gonna do graphic design or industrial design or something till dad talked me out of it -i must have drawn a zillion GE sigmas by now. (In fact we should have a sigma-galant art section). IMHO, I would keep the hubcaps -your GE is looking ...
by ddt
Thu Dec 02, 2010 2:24 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: Better pics!!! 1985 hightop MintWagon..
Replies: 15
Views: 2253

Re: Better pics!!! 1985 hightop MintWagon..

hey there, nice wagon! I think the red wall idea with pepperpots should look good. I dig venetians too -do it! not sure about chunky white walls though as polished pepperpots are so bling already. try it out on photoshop first and see what you think. btw there are no leaf springs -coils all round. M...
by ddt
Tue Nov 16, 2010 2:03 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Sigma GE Oil specs
Replies: 3
Views: 357

Re: Sigma GE Oil specs

Hi there,
The 4sp capacity is 1.7L (2.3L for 5sp) recommended oil in Gregory's is Castrol HYP C80/90
same oil for diff (1.1L) and steering gear (0.26L)

Also Engine oil capacity is 3.8L add another half litre for the filter. Original oil spec was Castrol GTX.
by ddt
Sat Oct 30, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: Any idea?
Replies: 4
Views: 555

Re: Any idea?

For general gutless-ness I'd start by looking for vacuum leaks and checking your timing is OK. If she's drinking heaps of oil then there's a fair chance your plugs need a clean too.
by ddt
Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:12 am
Forum: Builds
Topic: GH Sigma EFI 351 V8
Replies: 278
Views: 337274

Re: G spec GH

Is it just the air-cleaner assembly that the bonnet fouls against? It looks pretty close to closing..
Personally, I'd prefer no scoop but it may look good if painted the same col as the bonnet?
You've done such a great job on that sig- can't wait to see her all finished!
by ddt
Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:57 pm
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: How to polish mag wheels
Replies: 44
Views: 10877

Re: How to polish mag wheels

i've got an old washing machine motor kicking around and i could borrow one of the big old Variac variable voltage transformers lying around at work to throttle the speed. :think: i might try do something with that.
I've got a set of pepperpots to do as well after i'm done with the turbos.
by ddt
Fri Sep 10, 2010 1:27 am
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: How to polish mag wheels
Replies: 44
Views: 10877

Re: How to polish mag wheels

good info there guys.
I did buy that josco metal polishing kit (with sisal wheel and buff) but was disappointed. However after reading your experiences; i should really save that step until the rim has been well sanded first.

Any one used any acids?
by ddt
Wed Sep 08, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: Technical Tips an Tricks'
Topic: How to polish mag wheels
Replies: 44
Views: 10877

Re: How to polish mag wheels

the turbo rims and pepperpots have fine grooves on the surface- are these completely polished out to get them that shiny? Also what kind of clear-coat or wax have people tried on their rims? I have a set of turbo rims that were quite corroded and are taking a lot of time even with 180 grit wet/dry t...
by ddt
Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Builds
Topic: Silvia the Sigma GE build
Replies: 27
Views: 13944

Re: Silvia the Sigma GE build

There's a quality GE right there. :thumpsup: I like the rims too. If you are doing the venetians thing and keeping her relatively unmolested I'd consider keeping the current plates -they are the right colour anyway and when you go to sell it, someone looking for a clean original GE would pay more fo...
by ddt
Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:39 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: Old School FTO in OZ
Replies: 51
Views: 22816

Re: Old School FTO in OZ

did ftotogo73 buy ur superlites, Smithy?
by ddt
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: sigma cop cars
Replies: 10
Views: 1186

Re: sigma cop cars

It's a different show, i think; but how unique is a gullwing starion, with a total of 5 ever made. :o
by ddt
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: my GE sigma
Replies: 56
Views: 36050

Re: my GE sigma

mmm i dig those nice shiney rims. Also those GE glovebox manuals are hard to get -i've never seen even one on Ebay though there are tons of GH to GN ones.
by ddt
Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: Random Sigma Photos
Replies: 213
Views: 764402

Re: Random Sigma Photos

I'd seen pics of this "interesting-looking" sigma before and i'd always thought it was based on a 2nd gen GJ sigma but now i realise it's actually a 1st gen GE/GH under there! it wasn't until i saw some interior shots, then a closer look at the exterior until i noticed.
by ddt
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: Lancer's Lair
Topic: 16x8 rims on lancer
Replies: 20
Views: 2732

Re: 16x8 rims on lancer

that looks really mint. I don't think it needs any more lowering, smithy. IMO, the only thing that could make it even minter (is that even a word?) is maybe seeing if a machine shop can take 8-10mm from the front rim offsets to get those fronts tucked in a little more. Being offroad rims there shoul...
by ddt
Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: WTF Turbo wheels???$$$?
Replies: 15
Views: 2180

Re: WTF Turbo wheels???$$$?

looks like there were only two bidders and they both wanted them bad. But i wonder whether either expected it to go that high cos in the bidding history all the action happened in the last 30s. The losing bidder who was winning until the last seconds looks to have increased his max bid a lot right a...
by ddt
Thu Aug 12, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: sigma cop cars
Replies: 10
Views: 1186

Re: sigma cop cars

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJz-zMwf ... embedded#!
Check this link out to see what happened to lots of old sigma cop cars
by ddt
Sun Aug 08, 2010 10:14 pm
Forum: Technical Questions
Topic: Magna EFI on 4G52?
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Magna EFI on 4G52?

how does say the Magna EFI system work? could you make it work on a 2L astron by say changing injectors or fudging a sensor?
by ddt
Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GE differences
Replies: 22
Views: 2907

Re: GE differences

http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.p ... ate#p41105

i uploaded a japanese GE wagon brochure not long back (see link) I think there's an SE front grill in there.
by ddt
Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:21 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GE differences
Replies: 22
Views: 2907

Re: GE differences

i'd love to get a reclining rear set, but the chances of me finding one in as good nick as my seats and the same trim are impossible. . i also want to get retractable rear seatbelts. . can this be done? the reclining seats were all vinyl, i believe and the rear parcel tray was different to allow it...
by ddt
Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:04 am
Forum: Sigma's Section
Topic: GE differences
Replies: 22
Views: 2907

Re: GE differences

the GEs ran from ~oct 1977 until may 1979 and they made I think abt 95,000. Initially they were available in 3 different price points 'medium', 'high' and 'premium'. The medium had galant and sigma badges. The 1.6L Saturn with 4spd was the base model -however the 2L auto was optionable. the 'high' w...
by ddt
Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: General/Technical Chat
Topic: Cash for Clunkers - AU Version
Replies: 23
Views: 2925

Re: Cash for Clunkers - AU Version

i think u guys are right- there wouldn't be many people driving these 'clunkers' who would be in the market for a new car. However, what could happen is somebody who wants a new car AND wants a $2k discount will go and buy the cheapest car they can find and send that to the crusher. That would proba...
by ddt
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Members Rides
Topic: GE Sigma
Replies: 38
Views: 13330

Re: GE Sigma

nice choice of sigma!
Every time i see a dashboard pic of a GE i can't help but look at the plastic running just above the heater controls -99% of the time it's distorted. Yours appears perfect though! :thumpsup: (just a neurotic thing i have..)
by ddt
Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:09 am
Forum: Galant's Garage
Topic: GB versus GD Who is the winner
Replies: 66
Views: 16371

Re: GB versus GD Who is the winner

I've never owned a GA-GD galant but I probably find the GBs proportions most pleasing. I also dig the twin round lamps front treatment. But i also really like the A57 GDs too. Did GBs also have similar options pack with decals etc? Also agree that you tend to like whatever you've been staring at for...
by ddt
Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:21 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself!
Topic: G'day from the North Coast!
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: G'day from the North Coast!

Hi and welcome to the site.
While we're waiting on Flo' to have a shower, why not put up some pics of your ol' GD in the meantime?