FS: JA Starion

Got something to sell? Looking for a rare Starion part? Got something bust that needs replacing? then this is your place!
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I thought I'd get to post my pics in show and shine, but unfortunately, these pics have ended up here. My car is up for sale for $2600. I'm making quite a loss considering I've owned it for about 5 months and only driven it for maybe 1.5 months.

* 1982 JA Starion
* Import engine with 8.5:1 pistons, Aus spec cams.
* All new engine gaskets, head gasket, front main seal, balance shaft seals, valve stem seals, inlet + exh gaskets + turbo gasket. (No more oil leaks!)
* TC06. Replaced turbo exh. housing with one with no cracks. Standard boost. No smoke under boost.
* New cam belt, new alternator belt + PS belts.
* Re-trimmed seats, black velour
* New paint in white Acrylic. (Damn hard work)
* Rego until 18-09
* Almost no rust! Only slight rust on the lower edge inside the doors. There is none at all on the exterior panels.

The car is 100% standard trim as I have been restoring it back to factory spec before I was going to improve it. The engine runs very smooth now and it starts every time and is a reliable daily driver with no ill manners whatsoever. I've weeded out a lot of the problems - and there were a lot :roll:.

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As with all Starions, there are some things that need fixing:
* Power steering pump leaks fluid.
* Needs a set of new tyres as the ones on them are low on tread.
* No stereo, but wiring + speakers are in place.
* Rear tailgate strut low on gas. Rear wiper not working.
* Rear right CV boot split.
* LH side of car still needs the paint rubbed back and polished - that's how new the paint is!! :shock: I can finish it, but I'm less willing to negotiate on price if I do the work - I've lost some motivation since buying the 2nd car.
* A/C idler pully missing, but I can supply a belt and there appears to be gas in the system still.
* Engine number details still need to be changed with the RTA, but you can have the original engine too (dismantled in boxes), so its not dodgy. I can sort out the paper work, but thought I'd put the ad up first. (The original engine had a big end bearing knock).
* Missing lower spoiler lip (Not a surprise for JA owners)

As you can see, I haven't held back with the things that I know are wrong. If you're interested, send me a PM or e-mail me at willl [at] geocities.com. Replace the [at] with '@'.

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This is why I'm selling. :wink:

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gee, that new car looks vaguely familiar! :P I'd be intersted if i wasent a large puddle away, good so see someone forthcoming with pics and details for once.
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Post by CussCuss »

dayum will, you put allot of work into this. How much was it for the velour retrim?
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The seats are actually the widebody seats that were for sale a while back. A retrim normally costs around $800 for these seats as they are a bit unusual. I got them for less than that, however, without seat rails. I'll be sad to see the car go since I know every inch of it from working on it, but this is what works best for me right now.
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Please use e-mail if you wish to contact me. PM's are playing up for me for some reason? I have a message sitting in my Outbox that doesn't look like its going anywhere.
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Post by C Fernance »

$800 for retrimming the seats sounds about right. I've been quoted $770 to have some starion seats retrimmed in vinyl with velour inserts to suit my Scorp.
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WILL'S JA

Post by Steve E »

Will i tried to email you but that didn't work. please call me on 041378223. :D
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Steve E, I think you're missing a digit in the number you posted? Make sure you get the 3rd 'L' in my e-mail address, or alternatively send it to wl1908[at]yahoo.com.au
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:roll: this one will work 0401378223 :D
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Post by hoongirl »

ohhhhh it's my old staz

HI!!!! *waves*
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Post by Will »

Steve E, I'll give you a buzz at lunch time or after work - the car is still for sale.

Hoongirl, I took the car (your old Staz) for a blast up old Pac Hwy last night. I like the suspension setup :D. It took the bends with ease even though I wasn't really pushing it. Hmm.. I think I just hijacked my own post... :o Oh well.
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Car is sold.
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Post by Tom »

i wanted it so badly.. and because im not a person with alot of money and havent got my Ps yet (31st may i go for em).. i missed out :(


congrats to whoever go it :beer
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