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Topic: Is this 1988 1.7QV worth buying? |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 1760
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:49 am Subject: Is this 1988 1.7QV worth buying? |
Well, the car is complete. If I had a garage I would buy it now, but living in Amsterdam is a bit of a hinderence in this department. Might buy it and store it as-is and work on the living arrangement ... |
Topic: Is this 1988 1.7QV worth buying? |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 1760
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Forum: General Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:46 pm Subject: Is this 1988 1.7QV worth buying? |
yay, I found my old login again. During my last ownership I lived in Wellington NZ, and now I live in Amsterdan, NL. Good to be back!
Dave (Montello) |
Topic: Headlights quote... |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 17
Views: 5425
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:39 pm Subject: Headlights quote... |
well, when i had condensation problems with my s2 qv, i found out the lense was almost detached from the plastic casing.
I pulled it apart, cleaned it out, and then siliconed them back together. T ... |
Topic: NZ 33 owners..... |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 2
Views: 1487
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 11:59 am Subject: NZ 33 owners..... |
hey ricardo....I have managed to find one but thanks anyway. finally managed to sell my car. really sad to see her go. took her out for one good last drive hit 6500rpm for the first time...WOW that so ... |
Topic: NZ 33 owners..... |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 2
Views: 1487
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2004 11:53 am Subject: NZ 33 owners..... |
I need a replacement speedo unit cos my speedo is not reading the correct speed. It shows a speed which is much lower that it is really going and ended up getting me a speeding ticket. It doesnt actua ... |
Topic: anyone looking for an 1.7IE in Akl |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 0
Views: 6277
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 8:13 am Subject: anyone looking for an 1.7IE in Akl |
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/listings/0001-0268-0269-/auction-10071881.htm |
Topic: AROCNZ |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 15
Views: 12898
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:25 am Subject: AROCNZ |
I went to the driver training day in december and just turned up and introduced myself to some of the guys. I borrowed a helmet and paid my $40 had my wof checked and then hit the track. It was great ... |
Topic: AROCNZ |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 15
Views: 12898
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:37 am Subject: AROCNZ |
matt, which 16v are u driving around in? i will keep my eyes open. I am in a s2 pearl/champange 33 usally in central wellington. give me a yell if you are going up for may madness on the 1st. should b ... |
Topic: AROCNZ |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 15
Views: 12898
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:12 am Subject: AROCNZ |
I'm only 21 and found the NI crowd to be very accepting which is cool. I had a drive around wellington tonight with another 33 which was cool. It would be good to get a group together and go on a road ... |
Topic: Alfa 33 16v vs BMW 323ci ..in the twisties! |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 37
Views: 10325
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:05 am Subject: Alfa 33 16v vs BMW 323ci ..in the twisties! |
pimp_dudu, i took my car up a ski field access roas (loose gravel) and it had a tendancy to oversteer which was beautiful. All i had to do was go into the corner and lift off slightly and then the tai ... |
Topic: AROCNZ |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 15
Views: 12898
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 11:43 am Subject: AROCNZ |
it is on the AROCNZ site under racing and then calendar. I took my car on gravel for the first time today up the remarkables access road and it handled beautifully, great fun to drift and opposite loc ... |
Topic: AROCNZ |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 15
Views: 12898
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 11:13 am Subject: driver training |
all you NZers should come to March and May maddness at Taupo. I went to the driver training / club racing and it was great fun to get my car on the track. Lots to be learnt.
Dave |
Topic: electrical woes |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 1671
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 10:39 am Subject: electrical woes |
Hi all. I went to start my car today and all that happened was the doors locked. I figure that there is an earthing problem and that the central locking is shorting out on the ignition wires somewhere ... |
Topic: protune /33 1.7 road racer |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 27
Views: 9732
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 5:21 am Subject: protune /33 1.7 road racer |
looks good. how well does it compare on the track to the suds. what are the wheels that you have on it now. they look very nice.
Dave |
Topic: nolathane bushes |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 3
Views: 1858
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Forum: General Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:33 am Subject: nolathane bushes |
hi
i have found a full set of genuine nolathane bushes for sale on the internet for about $50NZ (18pounds). is this a good price? also, they were bought for a S3 16V. will they fit on my S2 QV? do ... |
Topic: Unbelievable!!! |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 11
Views: 3918
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Forum: General Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2003 1:07 am Subject: Unbelievable!!! |
it is just what they call drift racing, and if you have a playstation you can do it on Gran Turisimo.
Dave |
Topic: central locking |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 4
Views: 1804
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:44 pm Subject: central locking |
that will be due to exposed wires where the wires go from the door to the body. over time they wear out and when they touch the metal body they ground with the 12v required to activate the CL. I have ... |
Topic: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 20
Views: 6545
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:38 pm Subject: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
Eddie, was it a big job to fit the new suspension to your '87 33. I ask this as my '87 1.7QV seems to have a lot of acceleration lift off and brake dive. Could the reason be that I have the older susp ... |
Topic: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 20
Views: 6545
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Forum: General Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 1:09 pm Subject: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
you're right about staying away from the jappa, but the thing to know is that the newer the car, the less sporty it sounds. my 1.7qv sounds awesome with its twin carbs and this sound is lost with the ... |
Topic: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 20
Views: 6545
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:14 pm Subject: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
have a look at the trade&exchange as there are always a few 33s for sale in there. for old listings you can look at www.te.co.nz to get an idea of prices. it should be possible to find a s2 with v ... |
Topic: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 20
Views: 6545
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Forum: General Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2003 12:10 pm Subject: 33 Series 1 and 2 differences |
just out of interest, how much are you paying for the car? i bought a 1987 s2 1.7qv in january for $2000 and it is in pretty good nick. not too much rust, excellent interior and good paint and mechani ... |
Topic: fuel efficieny - what's that!!!??? |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 19
Views: 6053
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 2:05 am Subject: fuel efficieny - what's that!!!??? |
Worth having a look to see that the choke/cold starting device is not stuck open.
but if that was the case, wouldn't it rev heaps?
well, when i had the choke on one of my webers open and the ... |
Topic: Lights |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 10
Views: 3456
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:32 pm Subject: Lights |
how much did the lights cost. have they lasted very long. i am keen to get some brighter lights for my s2 qv. did you need to do any rewiring. thanks
Dave |
Topic: fuel efficieny - what's that!!!??? |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 19
Views: 6053
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Forum: Boxer Workshop Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:40 pm Subject: wow! |
i have a 1987 1.7QV and around town i drive pretty hard and get about 8km per litre. when on a long journey i get a return of about 14km per litre and that is driving quite fast. i suggest getting a ... |
Topic: cloverleaf |
Dave_NZ
Replies: 4
Views: 2008
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Forum: General Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:37 am Subject: cloverleaf |
thanks very much
Dave |
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