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Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
Lancer

Posts: 22
Reg: 12-2005

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Saturday, October 04, 2014 - 10:49 pm, by:  Steven Go (Steve_gizzle) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

So after selling my UZZ31 7 years ago and going through 2 reliable but mundane cars (Accord V6 and CJ Lancer) I decided that I wanted something a little more exciting for the weekends. Initially I was interested in an SW20 MR2 but couldn't find a late model one in good condition and the right price.

I decided to have a look at Soarers and couldn't believe how cheap they were nowadays and knew that I had to have one. After a month of searching, I finally decided on this rare blue '97 JZZ30 VVTi. Needs some work to pass roadworthy but overall the condition is great and I believe I got it for a bit of a bargain.

Anyways...on to the pics!



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Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
Lancer

Posts: 23
Reg: 12-2005

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Scott Vim
Goo Roo
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 1105
Reg: 12-2010

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Saturday, October 04, 2014 - 11:46 pm, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome back.
Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
JZZ30 VVTi

Posts: 24
Reg: 12-2005

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Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 11:27 am, by:  Steven Go (Steve_gizzle) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheers Scott. Always knew I would return to a Soarer eventually.
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo
WA
RSP JZZ30

Posts: 4769
Reg: 09-2007

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Monday, October 06, 2014 - 12:46 am, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome back...and welcome to the exclusive RSP club ;)
James Buchan
Goo Roo
Vic
vvt-i turbo

Posts: 1839
Reg: 10-2008

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Monday, October 06, 2014 - 10:53 am, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Gotta love a late model vvti 1j :-)
Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
JZZ30 VVTi

Posts: 25
Reg: 12-2005

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Tuesday, October 07, 2014 - 04:44 pm, by:  Steven Go (Steve_gizzle) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Absolutely love the power delivery of the turbo, though still getting used to the initial accelerator 'dead zone' after having driven a Lancer with it's drive by wire setup for the past 4.5 years.

Ali, I'm not quite sure what RSP refers to?
James Buchan
Goo Roo
Vic
vvt-i turbo

Posts: 1843
Reg: 10-2008

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Tuesday, October 07, 2014 - 05:44 pm, by:  James Buchan (Jrbuch) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Rare Sapphire Pearl. It's the colour of the car and not too common, along with red.

Plans to modify it? extract a little more grunt? They respond very well to a tinker here and there
Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
JZZ30 VVTi

Posts: 26
Reg: 12-2005

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Tuesday, October 07, 2014 - 06:40 pm, by:  Steven Go (Steve_gizzle) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ah I see. I thought it was just called Blue Mica haha.

Nothing planned at the moment. Will definitely look into getting some HIDs though. The aftermarket headlights have shocking aim. I've tried to adjust them as best I could but it's still a bit off so might replace them with the originals.
Ricky Liddy
Tinkerer
Vic
Pearl White TT

Posts: 43
Reg: 06-2011

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Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 11:47 pm, by:  Ricky Liddy (Padrickz88) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Very clean looking car dude, very rare colour.
Steven Soknacki
TryHard
Ontario
'92 SC400 and '94 GT-T Limited

Posts: 127
Reg: 07-2006

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Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 03:03 am, by:  Steven Soknacki (Sc_coupe) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice find! The wheels suit it well and I like the exhaust tips. Put some OEM headlights in and call it a day.
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 12702
Reg: 11-2004

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 12:38 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

RSP - Returned Soarer Purchaser. :-)
Justin Prewett
TryHard
VIC
JZZ30

Posts: 111
Reg: 06-2009

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 07:45 pm, by:  Justin Prewett (Buzzbox) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice looking car..

Are they coil overs i see ? what type are they and what are they adjusted to ?
Steven Go
Tinkerer
Vic
JZZ30 VVTi

Posts: 31
Reg: 12-2005

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 09:09 pm, by:  Steven Go (Steve_gizzle) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yep, they're Pedders. Currently set to F12 R10. Seems to be a good balance of comfort and handling. The previous owner had set it to F21 R15 but I found it to be a bit harsh.

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