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Mr. Shine · Post by **Mr. Shine** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:00 pm

Think Japanese imports came with factory viscous (possibly only an option...) but yeah most opt for swapping in the NB's torsen LSD.

WideOpenThrottle · Post by **WideOpenThrottle** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:06 pm

Doesnt look too bad but it has been for sale for a few months-maybe 6 even.Probably due to the soft-top...try and listen to it from cold & see if its got the common tick-tick -tick from the hydraulic lifters-no real biggie but a bit annoying.
All helps to know what you are buying in advance.

Best of luck!

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:16 pm

He does say in the comments that the soft top is a bit cracked so i'd probably have to factor in a new one of those.
Hydraulic lifters should be no more annoying than the powersteering pump in my starlet

I should have enough money in a few weeks as i just quit one of my jobs and have a semi-decent payout on the way.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:55 pm

Just negociate the price down to factor in the soft top
and changing the oil can get rid of lifter tick depending on whats already being used if its running 10W-30 try change to a 5W-30 and see if that helps

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:37 pm

All imports(Eunos Roadster) Should be Viscous, Although some act like an open if they are worn out.

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:09 pm

LSD's (viscous pre '94) were always an option, even in Japan.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:36 pm

My specs from Japan show them standard on every model. All V Specials from Japan had them.

Born_disturbed · Post by **Born_disturbed** » Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:39 am

Yes all V Specials had them, But not all cars

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:31 pm

Just went for a test drive of this one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-ca ... 870603.htm

Driveline felt very good, couldnt test how well it could corner because it was a little wet(was a little tail happy

).
Interior was alright, had a tape player, steering wheel was splitting a bit and it could use a new center console as the plastic was a bit broken in front of the gearstick.
Soft top had a hole in it and the rear window had become detached from rest of the roof. At least it comes with a spare roof

Really considering getting it, hopefully my final pay from work comes through tomorrow.

One thing i noticed in the test drive is how close the pedals are together, the clutch felt like it needed to be a little more to the left

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 2:43 pm

It just feels close together because the dead pedal sticks out abit you get use to it and the pedals being close together makes it easier to heel-toe

Try sitting further back.

Keith Jones · Post by **Keith Jones** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 3:41 pm

Funny you should mention that. One of the first things I did on the race car was to reposition the clutch pedal so there was more space between that and brake pedal. An easy enough fix.

Growler · Post by **Growler** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:09 pm

Furai wrote:My specs from Japan show them standard on every model. All V Specials from Japan had them.

I believe the NZ new cars never had them...

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Tue Jun 19, 2012 7:50 pm

Kieran wrote:It just feels close together because the dead pedal sticks out abit you get use to it and the pedals being close together makes it easier to heel-toe

Try sitting further back.

Now you mention it i did try a heal toe maneuver and managed to kick my other foot off the clutch

Regretted having the top down at that moment

I'd adjusted the seat so my wrist rested on top of the wheel with my arm out so couldnt move much further back

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:27 pm

Decision is made, im going for the one i test drove yesterday. Just have to work out how to get to the car so i can get it home.

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:38 pm

Where is the Car?

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 3:48 pm

Neilson street Onehunga. If one of my mates can drop me to a train station i can catch the train in and they'll pick me up at the nearest station

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:16 am

Currently on the train goimg to pick it up. Can't wait to drive it home

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