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Old 30-08-2013, 03:21 PM   #14
Rupewrecht
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Location: melb.vic.au
Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle
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So, RWC done.

- RHS foglight cracked + not working (i have a spare)
- Number plate lights not working (easy)
- RH tail light cracked (spares, again)
- Drives seat loose (lol, base is broken, hello Mazdaspeed)
- Remove window tint (ugh)
- Both exterior mirrors loose (spares)
- All 4 tyres worn (have you seen my garage?)
- Top front strut mounts cracked (and they're expensive little ****ers, too - but it's a common issue)
- Knock in front end - shocks/struts? (probably, though i suspect balljoints and bushes)

Luckily i know someone with a good parts car that i'll be getting which will have most things i need...right, Cosmo?

So the only other things are new engine (though the lightly-smoky current one is not an issue, apparently!?!!) and clutch.

Sounds like a good candidate for a 2.5 KL.

Interesting thing regarding the engine, too - the 2.5L can use the (current) 2.0L intake/injectors/ECU to run it fine, AND i'll get better low/midrange response due to using the 2.0 intake vs the 2.5.

And i know it needs new gearbox bushes, too.
And maybe a new RHS headlight as i suspect it's broken inside.
And a new combo switch as the indicators are a little sloppy.
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