Jezboosted Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Hi Alex, It's a 1953 XK120 DHC. We are converting it to RHD. I believe ya mate because I too know very well there is alot of fixing. Especially due to the price range my dad buys them at They are such a rewarding car though that they are a pleasure to work on. Removing all the paint off the alloy bonnet and doors was just awesome. Removing the siezed door hinges and repairing was an absolute pain but a joy now that it's done. I could go on for hours on the things we have done so far just on one car. What car's did/does your dad have ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6392873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Grew up with Rovers- P6B mainly, went through about 3 or 4 of them, then onto the honda rovers - quintet, 416, 827, and still has a 75. There was a daimler sovereign (like the 420 compact), a Mark1 Jag, nut and bolt (over 20 years...lol) resto on a MG A, MG Magnette was a bit before my memory, and finally he still has the early MGB GT, that his father bought new in England in good original condition. He has a NA MX5 these days for the topless fun, all the joy of the MGA, without the pain. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6392888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
coparts41 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 This is my baby at Bryant Park Hillclimb Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6393502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbk1776 Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 My Car - the stag is my mrs :-) By vrr55h at 2011-10-23 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6395196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth-ish Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 the one on the left, one on the right is a mates Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6400218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 the one on the left, one on the right is a mates Ooooh, Chaser! Me likey! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6400785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamhe77 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 +2 for liking the Chaser. Saw a JZX110 in Dandenong late Wednesday. Did like. Would consider buying if I didn't need/want a wagon. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6400928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 +2 for liking the Chaser. Saw a JZX110 in Dandenong late Wednesday. Did like. Would consider buying if I didn't need/want a wagon. Same; the boot was just too shallow for me; otherwise I'd be hitting some 1JZ action. The late model vvti single turbo 1JZ's are a much nicer thing to play with. I still don't think the interiors are quite up to the standard of the Nissan though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6401193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 arent they even less economical than an M35? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6401484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth-ish Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 its like any car really, once you start modifying things like economy go out the window. the other half gets about the same as the stock c34 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6401591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 not really, i chipped my current car and its more economical and has more power............ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6402271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commsman Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 not really, i chipped my current car and its more economical and has more power............ Gotta love the VAG cars for that. What chip did you get / who did it for you Iain, & what gains did they advertise for your car? I bought the missus a A3 Tdi (125kw / 350Nm std) which I'm trying to convince her to let me upgrade the 'economy'. Most I've looked at don't get a lot more power, but some (supposedly) have as much as 77Nm gain - & that's significant considering how little effort it is to get it done. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6402907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reprieve Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 My litte Beast Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 not really, i chipped my current car and its more economical and has more power............ +1 Iain; What did you end up using, and what is the end result? Did you do any supporting mods? Details man, DETAILS!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 My litte Beast Nice starting point; they sound better than they've got any right to. Safe riding. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reprieve Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks! yep it sounds bigger than it actually is haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) i got a 2nd hand superchips bluefin for $550. they offer a stage 1 (no supporting mods required) which does 54NMs more and 41HP. stage two can offer half again as much, but need fuel pump, dump pipe and intake. took 3 mins to reflash via a hand controller. ive done no other performance mods to the car. only HID conversion ($2.5k for HID pffft) and a fully integrated ipod interface to the satnav system. leon, your wifes A3 if its more than 3 years old can do a remap via the consult, however all the new diesels (like andys) need to have the ECU removed and perform a bench flash. i get boost from about 1500rpm and it wheel spins in the dry around 3k into 2nd gear. wet weather, forget about it. however this is a FWD car but it handles VERY well for an ass dragger. the sydney people will see it next weekend if they come to the meet Edited June 17, 2012 by zei20l Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commsman Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 That's a good price Iain. My preference so far is for Bluefin, but pretty pricey here in Aus. I don't know if I can buy it online from UK (running a special there atm) or if they'll insist I get it here. And yeah, it's more than 3 yrs old so ridiculously easy way to gain some more grunt, umm, I mean better fuel economy, lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zei20l Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 then you shouldnt have a problem with a reflash! i got mine from www.vwwatercooled.org.au there is a good FS section there. i think the diesel engines have a good support forum too. hahah sometimes economy=power. i can consistently get 10L/100km to and from work. highway, 6.5L/100km Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6403897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
floody Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just this old bucket This other older bucket And this newish whip Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376200-show-us-your-non-stagea/page/6/#findComment-6404530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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