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by WIDEBODYMAN
Sat Apr 06, 2013 6:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Starion Engine Rebuild Perth?
Replies: 12
Views: 1792

Sorry, meant Muti point!...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Fri Apr 05, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Exhaust down pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 612

Exhaust down pipe

Does anyone know if there is a modified exhaust down pipe for the 2.0 , available in Oz?..I bought one years ago in UK..Someone linked to the UK Starion Owners club was manufacturing them and I had one fitted to my widely in 1999..Big difference in performance...it gets rid of that 90 deg bend by us...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Starion Engine Rebuild Perth?
Replies: 12
Views: 1792

Thanks guys lots of info there..Thanks Thrash, it does seem a big job!.. 1320ft - I went over to see David at RPW.Seems a top bloke..He suggested doing the Intake manifold with new direct Fuel injection set up.plus an aftermarket Intercooler..The stock Intercooler is quite small...surprisingly he re...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Wed Apr 03, 2013 5:36 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Starion Engine Rebuild Perth?
Replies: 12
Views: 1792

Starion Engine Rebuild Perth?

Does anyone know a good Mitsubishi mechanic in the Perth area, who would be able to overhaul/uprate my 4G63 2.0 engine?. I'm in the middle of a ground up restoration of my UK Widebody and have decided to get the engine done rather than putting it back in as is.The other alternative is to find an Evo...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing cars from europe
Replies: 13
Views: 1633

I brought my 2L Widebody with me from England when I moved to Oz in 2001.It was classed as a personal import as I'd owned it for over 12 months.My company paid the freight costs but i picked up the Customs and GST and port clearance charges.I didnt have any probs with the process.Had to have the chi...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Body & Interior Mods
Topic: Seat Refurb in Perth?
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Thanks for that Muz, I'll give him a call.How many Starion's have you had?? Thanks for the info jk..Yeah I need a great job done.Believe me this Starion's full restoration has cost me a fortune so far including new brakes,braided brake lines & custom made carpet from the US. All the bodywork was...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: Body & Interior Mods
Topic: Seat Refurb in Perth?
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Seat Refurb in Perth?

Do any of you Perth guys know a good seat trimmer?..My Widey is near the end of its nut & bolt restoration and the seats are ripped/faded etc.They need to be re done in leather.
I've already got a quote from a company called Trimcare,who reckon $800 ea..

cheers
by WIDEBODYMAN
Fri Dec 28, 2012 4:34 am
Forum: Body & Interior Mods
Topic: SHP Wheels refurbished
Replies: 7
Views: 2141

They look great!..I'm trying to find someone in Perth to do a similar job, but without any success..I want the same finish except graphite centres.
I will keep looking..
by WIDEBODYMAN
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Diff Gaskets?
Replies: 4
Views: 723

Diff Gaskets?

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a Rear Diff gasket?.I have tried ebay and even my old Dealer in UK with no luck. Also finding it difficult to get suspension busk kits for the Rears ie sway bar kits etc in Nolathane..I've got the fronts, but no one seems to do the rears!.. Theyre for an '88 ...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Window Rubber Strips
Replies: 3
Views: 705

Thanks for that..
I can't even make 2x decent full sets out of both my Widebody's.Sad state of affairs..
I'll try my old local dealer in the UK...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Sun Nov 04, 2012 3:04 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Window Rubber Strips
Replies: 3
Views: 705

Window Rubber Strips

Does anyone know where I can source the Window Rubber strips for the Driver and Pax doors?..Some of mine are rusted..
Its mainly the top and bottom pieces I need for both doors.
thanks
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by WIDEBODYMAN
Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:34 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: BRAKE ROTORS??
Replies: 8
Views: 1184

Thanks for all the comments guys..I have taken your advice and ordered the full set of Rotors and pads from R1 Concepts.. Had my calipers overhauled and painted Red which should look awesome when I pick them up..
cheers again..
by WIDEBODYMAN
Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:31 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: BRAKE ROTORS??
Replies: 8
Views: 1184

BRAKE ROTORS??

Has anyone bought and fitted Front and Rear Rotors from eBay in the US?.. I've got a UK spec 2.0 widebody undergoing a resto but need all 4 brake rotors..I can't get them in Oz as mine are 5 stud & all the cars here are 4 stud..i've been looking on eBay and there's plenty for about 250 bucks for...
by WIDEBODYMAN
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Buy / Sell
Topic: WANTED!! - STARION AIR CON SYSTEM.
Replies: 7
Views: 993

enthuzed. ...It was never fitted so I need everything including the A/C push buttton switch..What sort of money you looking for???
by WIDEBODYMAN
Mon Jun 04, 2012 5:12 am
Forum: Buy / Sell
Topic: WANTED!! - STARION AIR CON SYSTEM.
Replies: 7
Views: 993

Thanks jk...I brought my first one over to Oz with me from UK in 2001 and bought the second one last year..Unfortunately rust has eaten the chassis of the first one so I'm probably gonna break it for spares..The second one is currently having a full nut and bolt restoration which is costing me a sma...