Jackie Chan has a starion

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:51 pm

I have actually found an A184 chassis Starion. According to the details on this site: http://f59.aaa.livedoor.jp/~detail/

So, that would indicate that the 2L widebodies were A184's and the 2.6L were A187's.

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:17 pm

Its possible the GSR-VR from Japan was an A184. I notice the GSR-VR for sale is 'JE' - perhaps there was a significant reason for the new letter. It was not the only 2L Widebody produced however.

scum/jrod might be able to help us by donating the start of their chassis codes.

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:30 pm

Nope, The GSR-VR from Japan came in 2 versions, the 2L and the 2.6. From what I have found, the 2L is the A184 chassis, and the 2.6 is the A187 chassis.

All the flat bodies are A183 chassis. No reference to any "JE's" found.

If the owners of any widebodies could give up their chassis codes and if starion.gsrvr from Qld with the blue UK widebody could do the same, then maybe we can have some solid proof of this. But from what I have found from Japan, these are the chassis codes.

Or perhaps the Japanese members can confirm this?

jrod82 · Post by **jrod82** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:30 am

As said in http://austarion.com/forums/view ... sc&start=0

A180: Rally car
A182: GX (solid axle non-turbo filthy thing)
A183: 2L (narrow OR wide - my UK spec widebody is A183)
A184: DASH
A187: 2.6L

UltimateLurker · Post by **UltimateLurker** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 8:12 am

Some of the information in that thread is suspect, like the link...

http://www.webparts.co.uk/National/Buyg ... HD0006.HTM

It shows the 2.0 Starion being produced up to '89, but in fact, no country got the 2.0 in '89, they were all 2.6's.

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:36 am

jrod82 wrote:As said in http://austarion.com/forums/view ... sc&start=0

A180: Rally car
A182: GX (solid axle non-turbo filthy thing)
A183: 2L (narrow OR wide - my UK spec widebody is A183)
A184: DASH
A187: 2.6L

Sounds accurate to me. Im gonna go with that.

UltimateLurker · Post by **UltimateLurker** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:13 pm

Yeah, it sounds accurate, but that doesn't make it so. It looks a little weird as well, having an A183 be a Widebody JDM Starion with a 2.0 (non-dash), then introducing the Dash and making it an A184, somehow I just don't think so.

SpidersWeb · Post by **SpidersWeb** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 12:17 pm

Well the non-turbo got its own chassis code. Galants are the same. All E33 are FWD 4G63 non turbo for example. Its so you can match parts based on the start of the chassis code. Altho in saying that, the number didn't change purely based on cam configuration only.

I just wonder, what was the chassis code on the narrow-body G54s? Because thats the only odd one out if they are A183.

I doubt Ill ever truely understand Mitsubishi.

On another note: neither of my Starions have VIN numbers, both were registered by the chassis number - unusual

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 4:23 pm

jrod82, what year model is you UK spec widebody?

I would think that a guy who owns a number of rare Starions and other Mitsubishis (such as the gullwing Starion) would know what the chassis code of his car is. Therefore, I will go with the A184 being for the 2L widebody 1987.

jrod82 · Post by **jrod82** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:13 pm

NXTIME wrote:jrod82, what year model is you UK spec widebody?

I would think that a guy who owns a number of rare Starions and other Mitsubishis (such as the gullwing Starion) would know what the chassis code of his car is. Therefore, I will go with the A184 being for the 2L widebody 1987.

My 1988 UK spec 2L widebody (not DASH) is A183.

I believe the 2L GSR-VRs were DASH, and hence A184.

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:17 pm

This page seems to confirm this. A small amount of GSR-VR's (only 50) where made in 1987 and had the 2L 12V DASH engines in them. These were designated as A184 chassis. These cars were made after the Starion DASH A183's (1984-1987?).

This is the part that states this:

In 1987 the GSR-VR which the GSR-V the to over fender is converted (the A184) 50 the limit
It appears as a fixed car. Uniting this Sirius dash engine and the wide
body Adjusting appraisal that the sporty model is highest the in successive star Lyon,
The other model one line is work outed even at old car price. (With ぶっ butterfly expensive ガルウイ
As for the ングスタリオン as another.)

Google translation is not the best:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... uage_tools

Original page in Japanese:
http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/~atc/back34.htm

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 5:55 pm

Further evidence: I found this website of a Japanese Starion enthusiast whom bought one of the rare GSR-VR widebodied A184 2L 12V DASH cars. He has pics and details of his complete rebuild of the driveline and also the steering box and brake master cylinder. There are 10 pages:

http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... uage_tools

jrod82 · Post by **jrod82** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 6:03 pm

Glad we got that sorted ;)

I would be interested to see the chassis number on the rally car, where exactly are these cars? I've seen pictures of one at a car show, does anyone have any idea where in the world they are?

NXTIME · Post by **NXTIME** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 7:24 pm

Another page with a A184 Starion 12V DASH:

http://216.239.39.104/translate_c?hl=en ... uage_tools

UltimateLurker · Post by **UltimateLurker** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 1:55 am

I'm not understanding the difference between a standard 2.0 and a DASH, anyone care to explain? Also, does anyone know why the JDM 2.6 was called the Cyclone?

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