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Lol upgrading? hmmmm! updating maybe! newer isn't always better, I'm sure if I ever want a slow big family car a m35 would be the first on my list .

Only joking guys :) I got love for ya all ;)

Bigkev let's have cruise soon , even if I haven't got the new diff and cradle set up in the good stag done nill bring the stocky out

PN-Mad Grand Master

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Check if snow car. Underbody rust.

Service history, because lack of will result in premature turbo death, which, is inevitable at some stage. Check all driveshafts, boots, and suspension bushings. Particular ones flog out. Wheel bearings.

Check CD player and AC is working. All windows work, motors flog out.

I'm sure some others will add other points.

Look forward to getting your Autech AXIS!

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Lol upgrading? hmmmm! updating maybe! newer isn't always better, I'm sure if I ever want a slow big family car a m35 would be the first on my list .

Only joking guys :) I got love for ya all ;)

Bigkev let's have cruise soon , even if I haven't got the new diff and cradle set up in the good stag done nill bring the stocky out

Two can shit stir mate!

Something else broke so I have a couple of things to fix then cruise time.

chef_stagea Grand Master

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Dude, a c34 is far from a fun car to work on lol.

Ok great times yes, but 2 manual conversions, both turbos off of the 260, moving crank with no timing belt... They have given me a few head aches!

Like the c34, any rust points more seriose than others? And what are common problems with these?

I know a turbo is quite a common drama, but how hard is it to do yourself?

This ones cheap as f**k... It has to have some dramas....

Raysboostin Mentor

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Classic! Chef's back on the wagon he he! I'm not sure what's worse, the fact that your are buying your fourth, or that I have had the same one the entire time! Welcome home :-)

I've done both those things at the same time.

Watch out for those cracked subframes Chef

scotty nm35 Grand Master

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C'mon guys, he's after performance, not an empty wallet. He went with the stronger and more reliable engine.

I haven't died yet Daleo, my subframe has refused to crack, even after many track thrashings running sticky semi's. I have no idea what you Sydney guys are doing to the subframes to cause those hairline cracks...

Daleo Grand Master

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C'mon guys, he's after performance, not an empty wallet. He went with the stronger and more reliable engine.

I haven't died yet Daleo, my subframe has refused to crack, even after many track thrashings running sticky semi's. I have no idea what you Sydney guys are doing to the subframes to cause those hairline cracks...

Perhaps you should see our roads... :woot:

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