Austarion

Here's a few shots of the auto widey registered on road. I have a few fuel related issues that need fixing before she's OK.
I had the same problem with the GSR-V where the fuel tank is riddled with rust and cloggs the fuel filters and ultimately
stuffs up the pump!! Apparently, car has been lying around in Japan since 2005!

Fresh rear badges.....




Now where can I get some JB taillights? Vulpes, any idea?

http://www.fr33z3.net/starions/Apr06/20042009002.jpg
http://www.fr33z3.net/starions/Apr06/20042009003.jpg

My old SSR mesh wheels. I got some gear like caps to fit the centres. Better looking IMHO!!

I think a set of Conquest lights from USA would look great on black.

I saw a l300 van with those wheels on the other day.... what a waste

If you can dig me up one of those rear number plate surrounds you can have the JB lights for swap. I like that a lot ! Car looks awesome. Just needs a nice centre console !! Got any interior pics ?

Sunroof as well! A bonus. With all the talk about costs involved with bringing one out do you mind sharing your experience and rough costs involved?

Vulpes wrote:If you can dig me up one of those rear number plate surrounds you can have the JB lights for swap. I like that a lot ! Car looks awesome. Just needs a nice centre console !! Got any interior pics ?

Those JB taillights are worth at least $220-240 in good cond., if not the $300 bucks you paid for the parts car! I wouldn't do that to you.
I have a spare Jap number plate garnish and am willing to swap for an Aussie one! BTW the JA lights on the widey are the nicest I've seen.

The car has black leather interior from factory as well as sunroof. The auto transmission is OK with the overdrive, but
I would say the WIDER transmission tunnel would put a lot of people off, regardless of the auto. It takes a while to get used to.

The widey has cost me approx. $12K on road not including the mesh wheels + rear seat belts I had.
The car was bought before the drop in Aussie dollar, so little chance getting one for this price!!!
Compliance usually costs $1500 with rear seat belts
NSW Rego and taxes $900

Id say thats a pretty good deal. $12k doesnt sound bad at all. I will talk to you about the lights. I havent even looked at the JB ones yet so I dont know what condition they are even in.

how much wider are the tunnels in the auto. Got a pic for visual reference?

Mal you are an absolute starion fanatic :D but what is it with you an black cars?

"Once you go black , you never go back" rofl

JD_Stazza_Brendan wrote:how much wider are the tunnels in the auto. Got a pic for visual reference?

i've got size 9 feet and its not a problem for me...

certainly not anywhere near as bad as any euro car....

got any more info or pics of your rear muffler? that's the exact kind of muffler I want to fit to the Eterna - just a subtle twin pipe exhaust but flows enough for 3L turbo.

very nice... :D

where did you get the badges?
How much were they?
I might be needing a set.

So mal does that mean you are going to keep two widebodies? Thats just plain greedy if you do :P

RiceThief wrote:So mal does that mean you are going to keep two widebodies? Thats just plain greedy if you do :P

Probably not! I'll get her fixed up, running well and sell it before the next rego! Expensive hobby when you lose a
grand or two each time :D BUT, WORTH IT!!
This car was offered to me on the night I sold the GSR-V to you. I said no because it was black. It got the better of me when no-one bought it when it was available for months on the forum. The fact it was a fully optioned widey and the costs involved NOW in bringing one over from Japan, I couldn't resist. Funny thing is, most people think it is the same car between the manual and GSR-V!
So, I am safe from an ear bashing from family and friends :) :) less partner :( Also, the JB is sold.

The badges I got from US ebay! I believe originals are still available in Japan!

I'll have more shots when repairs are done! There is an interior shot under the post Widey for sale in NSW.
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