Rest in Peace Gary Coleman

by Dark Samurai, 16-04-2018, 07:44 PM

Some of you may know Gary Coleman. Out of the diff'rent strokes as arnold in the ancient years.
He fell in his house and hit his head 2 days ago, yesterday he was on life support and unconscious , now he is dead at 7.05pm it was pronounced
R.I.P Gary coleman

Mitsubishi Super VR4

by Mazz, 16-04-2018, 07:28 PM

Yup thats right my new toy/project has now landed on my drive way, and oh boy do i have my work cut out for me on this baby!

It is a 1998 Super Legnum VR4.
Like a standard VR4, i has the twin turbos, AYC and full time 4WD, so yes it will be a thursty gal!

it is a far cry from my V6 Galant, but hey, time change and we all need to move on, though i think im now suffering "shell shock" from what i have just gone and done!

anyway, back to the car.

The final VR-4 was introduced in 1996. The engine capacity was enlarged substantially to 2.5 L, which pushed the power up by 15 percent to the Japanese voluntary limit of 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp). The car was now capable of over 150 mph (240 km/h) when derestricted, and could accelerate from 0-60 in about six seconds.

The Type-V model could be specified with either the existing 5-speed manual or the optional INVECS-II, which was now an advanced self-learning 5-speed semi-auto based on Porsche's Tiptronic transmission, while the Type-S model offered the optional Active Yaw Control (AYC). This complex rear diff was first seen on the Lancer Evo IV, and used an array of sensors to detect and quell oversteer, giving the ultimate VR-4 great agility for a vehicle of its size and weight. A Super VR-4 variant was sold on both the Galant sedan and the Legnum wagon, with only cosmetic changes such as Recaro front seats and Momo steering wheel.

With the eighth generation of the Galant, Mitsubishi introduced a station wagon (known in many markets as the Legnum) to replace the old 5-door hatchback, and the VR-4 was now available in both body styles.

Techi bits

Technical specifications
Engine:
Configuration — DOHC 24v V type 6 cylinder
Code — 6A13TT
Bore/stroke, capacity — 81.0 × 80.8 mm, 2498 cc
Compression ratio — 8.5:1
Fuelling — ECI-MULTI, premium unleaded fuel
Peak power — 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) at 5500 rpm
Peak torque — 367 N·m (271 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm
Transmission — 5 speed semi-auto / 5 speed manual
Suspension — Multi-link (front & rear)

Dimensions:
Length — 4,680 mm (184.3 in)
Width — 1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height — 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase — 2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Curb weight — 1,520 kg (3,400 lb)
Fuel tank — 60 L
Wheels/tyres — 225/50 R16 91V

in layman's terms it puts out just under 300BHP and goes like stink!
Also being as this is the SUPER VR4 means that only about 250 was ever made, and 28 of them were red.
i have 1 of the 28 in red and it is believed to be the ONLY red super vr4 in the UK!

There is alot of work that now lays ahead of me when it come to this car,
i need to find a set of RECARO racing seats for starters, considering either the popper SUPER side skirts or just going with the FL ones i had on my galant, sorting the alloys out and going for a set of 18", lowering and then re installing and wiring my car PC and ICE, the of course come the fitting of the rear lip, re designing the powerflow exhaust system so it becomes a twin exit, CF wrapping the bonnet and a few other parts, fitting the EVO style bonnet, fitting my twin projector headlights, full service, tax and mot, then sending it away to be professionally valeted.

Im sure there is more i can add to this list, but im ****** tired, so i will now leave you with some pics!

Been Gone Awhile...

by Cous3, 16-04-2018, 04:29 PM

Hi guys.........been awhile since I was logged on here, before Xmas in fact.

My dad had been ill for quite some time, I moved back home to help my mum, everything else seemed so unimportant.......my dad passed away on Good Friday, quite appropriate for such a good man. I'm back at my place now but still not back to "normal", whatever normal is.

Just to let you all know I've not deserted the Outlaws, I'm still out there, just not firing on all cylinders.

Keith

Window Wiper Smear.. .

by Crysec, 16-04-2018, 04:18 PM

Tedious post but, I'm experiencing smearing on my front windshield and it's winding me up a treat. Are there any hydrophobic products I can treat my screen with? Or anyone recommend a good treatment / cleaner?

When I first got the car it *must* have been treated with something as (and I jest not) I didn't really need to use the wipers in the rain. Think that's wearing off now

Ta much.

how far will you get

by cameron, 16-04-2018, 03:47 PM

ok did a wee test today just how far will i get before i need to find a petrol station fast.
first pic i took was after i past two petrol stations i was heading to portlethen a good 20miles away from me.

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the second at the petrol station just made it, and for info the LEX starts to cough when its about to be total empty.

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prob should have got petrol at the first or second station i know but hay i wanted to find out if i could make it and i did and i saved over 7p a litre by doing so :p

I'm officialy a car mechanic !?

by Saraj, 16-04-2018, 01:57 PM

Well chuffed with myself, as I fixed my own car yesterday, with the coil pack from ebay,

My sister came round with the same problem with her car, took the coil pack out of mine and put in hers, as exact same car, just hers is a 1.4 and mine is 1.6

and worked perfectly, so told her needs a coil pack, she going to order from ebay, and when it comes looks like ill be fitting it myself.

Love it when you dont have to pay a garage !

Whats next I can do? or maybe just wait for something else to go wrong on my car and then try to fix it?

Welcome rsarin or raj

by Lexusboy, 16-04-2018, 11:39 AM

Welcome Raj welcome to the OutlawJapclub:thumbup1:

MR2 for sale

by FirebirdPhil, 16-04-2018, 11:00 AM

Take a look at this add:laugh: so many wrong things I lost count - and its in the "Show car" sectionhock:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1738474.htm

insurance approved bodyshops

by is300_dino, 16-04-2018, 08:32 AM

HI

I have a list of bodyshops that the insurance company has given me, the first one on the list is thames valley accident centre (which are apparently c rap a mate of mine said they messed up his car so dont really want to send it there) then we have on the list JC autos at briars way in maidenhead, then theres Cryers hill coachworks at fairview ind est in Wycombe. then Dk autos blackwater way in aldershot, humphries oxfrord at rosehill oxford and the final one 4thdimension ltd at thorpe business park in Egham.

has anyone used any of these places before do you recomend any of them?
my insurance company said that if i send it to somewhere like lexus bracknell then i would have to pay my excess! is this right or wrong?

please help i dont want any fixers to do a c.rap job on my baby

what do you think i should do???

thanks again peeps

Car amp

by James S, 16-04-2018, 07:21 AM

I have got a JBL 300w 2channel amp.
Queston is, would I benifit from installing it to power my rear 6x9 speakers???
:w00t:
They are Vibe 6x9s, rated at about 450w, just running off the head unit at the moment.