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So my car had it's first public appearance among the Toyota crowd last weekend at Sydney's "Classic Celica Appreciation Day" Here's a few photos: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10298397_10154189713595484_8230764612197352435_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.ak...

Another pic taken last week on a mates camera phone. https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10171068_10154084033210484_3850141920808813193_n.jpg Hi-Res I put around 200kms on the car last weekend. Half of it was through some nice twisty roads, and half of that was...

The rims are 'Bilbo Turugi' by Pasco-Fame Ltd from 1982. See here: http://kyushashoes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Pasco-Fame-Bilbo-Advertisem.jpg 250/150 will be great for a daily. I've found that 275/175 is a little too harsh over bumps, but my car will only be driven every few weeks, so I can p...

I havent had a chance to attack any corners yet, so I can't comment on the balance, but as far as ride quality goes, I'd probably have preferred slightly softer on the front. 250/175 would be perfect for around town.
I think the 275/175 I have now will be quite good for spirited driving though.

Finally feel like I'm making some progress. New T3 coilovers in the front, shortened camaro AGX's and black magic springs in the rear. Running 275/175 springs. NOS bumper installed and (temporary fibreglass) filler panel painted and fitted (although both need some tweaking) Carb issue sorted (diaphr...

Yep, thats the plan. Going to use T3 coilovers up front and the Camaro/Black Magic setup in the rear so I can reverse things if need be.

Finally all rego'd up on Historic plates (I got the Ducati Mach 1 done at the same time) It still needs a tune, some brake pads and the chrome bumper mounted up but at least I can legally drive it to the mechanics etc now. I'm also going to put a set of T3 coilovers in the front and some lowered spr...

Thanks :-) The bumpers were sourced in Japan on Yahoo Auctions. You can use a bidding & freight forwarding service such as Nengun to purchase items from Yahoo Auctions and they will forward everything to your address. I've used Nengun a bunch of times and they're always extremely helpful. :2thum...

So um... This just happened... :woot: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/q77/s720x720/1521576_10153643046255484_1391911882_n.jpg Got it into the carpark after putting some fuel in and giving her a jump start. New shoes already fitted up. Needs a bath though. https://fbcdn-sphotos...

Getting a wee bit excited. The ship docked and unloaded today. So it should be clear of customs in the next day or 2

andrewzuku wrote: Oh and I'd sleep in a cardboard box before selling an RA25 for the deposit on a house.

So would I, it made it easy to justify the purchase when I thought about it like that though

Yeah it's an 18RG. Chassis is also stamped RA25XXXX

Sourced a brand new, never mounted front bar for my car, and the import approval came through from Australian Customs today so I'm a very happy chappy! :mrgreen: https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1380568_10153335614885484_841435570_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hp...

Yeah I think of it as superannuation or a house deposit that I can enjoy in the meantime

Id rather not say. The initial purchase price was very good value when compared to the local cars on offer, but I've spent a lot post-purchase on getting the car right, fees, shipping etc. Bringing anything into Australia is not a cheap exercise. My Mach 1 above was an import from Canada and was aro...