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My new ride (N8ZJET) vl turbo

Started by TuBbY1 · 7 Sept 2007 · 17 replies

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TuBbY1Archived member
ok guys here it is.. and the story i got this car about 2 months ago for 550 bucks (yes i got it that cheap) the reason why is that the guy who had it at his house just wanted it gone out of the backyard so he could mow his lawns n build his shed (it was his sons car) i got told about the car and immeadeatly went there and had a look he produce a reciept with this list acid bathed block forged rings and pistons nitrided crank (blue printed and balanced) stage one cam all bearing housing machined and matched malpassi rising fuel reg system upgraded fuel system it had blown seals in the t3 and a fair bit of ancer in the back and front window so far it has been sitting at mum's every since i got it and only a few people have seen it and cant believe i got it for that price so hear is some pics enjoy Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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V8 ETAArchived member
are u sure u didnt steal it and put a $550 deposit down good find mate. Maz Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by V8 ETA are u sure u didnt steal it and put a $550 deposit down good find mate. Maz ROFL nah im sure mate as i keep sayin to eveyone "right place at the right time" Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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QIK86Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TuBbY1 the guy who had it at his house just wanted it gone out of the backyard so he could mow his lawns n build his shed (it was his sons car) someone's gonna be popular when the son finds out. either that or he was lying. did you check it wasn't stolen first? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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INFLYTArchived member
Why not sell it at a profit now, and buy yourself something better?
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freEze_dKArchived member
wat could possibly be better Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by QIK86 someone's gonna be popular when the son finds out. either that or he was lying. did you check it wasn't stolen first? no his son didnt mind at all i met him n he told me the whole history of the car and i also got an un rego permit on it to get it to mums so i know its not stolen Quote: Originally Posted by INFLYT Why not sell it at a profit now, and buy yourself something better? what could b better???!!! i like these fo rthe simple fact the engine bay is that well engineered you could put nearly any engine you want!!! any RB motor can easily b chucked in including V8 carbie or fuel injected and the i have always grown up with vl's miss dad's bt1 wen i was a kid lol Quote: Originally Posted by freEze_dK wat could possibly be better my point is proven Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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2QIK2CArchived member
since u bought it so cheap and its all ready forged u should work it off its head and run some 11s or 10s Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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vlwagzArchived member
wish i had that sort of luck. well done man
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 2QIK2C since u bought it so cheap and its all ready forged u should work it off its head and run some 11s or 10s ohhh now we r talkin stil alot of work to go wont b looking at much more power than i have got til i get off me p's... Quote: Originally Posted by vlwagz wish i had that sort of luck. well done man thanks mate ..i think it was just plain old luck Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ezy-9zArchived member
congrats on buy man,, but what i dont understand is if this guy had the reciept wasnt just spittin bs like some ppl do y only 550, a blown turbo seal isnt much at all,, i reckon take it 2 a garage get it all checked out and **** no leaks no blow by just double check cause with a recipt must ahve price he spent,, so ye congrats again
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by ezy-9z congrats on buy man,, but what i dont understand is if this guy had the reciept wasnt just spittin bs like some ppl do y only 550, a blown turbo seal isnt much at all,, i reckon take it 2 a garage get it all checked out and **** no leaks no blow by just double check cause with a recipt must ahve price he spent,, so ye congrats again the guy didnt know much about cars to be honest he jus saw it as a vl lol his son was well into them and got it all done a speed pro it was located in frankston, did a background check on some work they did and people i spoke to said thay were real good it wil get a major service aand tune before she gets on the road compression test etc no stone wil be left unturned before she is on the road especially because i wil b crusing next to dixie most of the time lol well... he wil be trying to keep up * throws out baait waiting for bite* Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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[ONWIZZ]Archived member
your a FREAKIN cool guy!
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by [ONWIZZ] your a FREAKIN cool guy! dont need sarcasm in this thread Quote: Originally Posted by INFLYT Why not sell it at a profit now, and buy yourself something better? ive changed my tune on this subject.. i have been doing alot of thinkin and number crunching and hav decided that if SOMEONE offers me the right price i wil part with this car Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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PROGMHArchived member
Ill give you $2000 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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TuBbY1Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by TWO89 Ill give you $2000 ive been offerd 3000 anyone who wants to offer a price plz pm me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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ezy-9zArchived member
man DEAD set keep it for a lil bit but sell it on carslales u told every1 u brought it for 500 man keep it get it to its peak with out spendin lots of cash like i mean under a grand and sell it for like 6-7 its got a full rebuild and forgies with receipt thats a good 5g profit DONT B STUPID!!!
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[XXXR8D]Archived member
2grand Cash Pm me
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