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    New Member: My Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

    I have owned 3 Previous Galants, but this last one is the best.

    For those who do not know about VR4s check out www.clubvr4.co.uk. This site is for Galant and Legnum enthusiasts.

    My car is as follows;
    2.5 litre V6 Twin-Turbo (with HKS induction) - est 300hp
    Four-Wheel Drive, Active Yaw Control and Traction Control (From Lancer EVO V)
    5 Speed INVECS-II Tiptronic Transmission (based on Porsche design)
    17" Zauber Alloys and Toyo 225/45 R17 tyres

    0-60mph @ 5.9sec and 150 mph Top Speed

    While other cars may be faster in the 1/4 mile or top speed, it's road holding around corners is almost as good as the Nissan GTR "Godzilla", but it looks like an everyday car.
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    We work to live, and to live is to drive a BMW 330i at speed.

    https://www.facebook.com/BMW330iMSport/

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    Nice car, lets put it to the Egg Nog test! Write your online name on a piece of paper and take a picture of it on the car. For example: you could stab the piece of paper over the shifter of tape it to the hood or something like that.

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    Egg Nog Test = Truth Test .... hmmmm .... interesting test.

    I will probably need to polish it again beforehand
    We work to live, and to live is to drive a BMW 330i at speed.

    https://www.facebook.com/BMW330iMSport/

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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwitt
    Egg Nog Test = Truth Test .... hmmmm .... interesting test.
    Yes well, it's a long story. It has something to do with a guy called moterer1, a skyline, some swizzbeatz , and an xkr, a z3, an slk, a porsche, and most importantly, a guy called Egg Nog. There is some other stuff involved but you will learn about that soon enough.

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    Nice car, looks like you take good care of it.

    Post your proof of ownership to get some rep points
    Last edited by Niko_Fx; 03-10-2004 at 07:50 PM.

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    Im very impressed, first i just thought it was going to be another ricer . It looks great.

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    I've always loved VR-4's. Your car looks great, planning to do some extra engine modifications in the future? Keep us informed!

    BTW I'm a Kiwi too! I live in Palmerston North, how about you?
    Last edited by Spastik_Roach; 03-10-2004 at 11:54 PM.

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    I would like to get it to about 400hp. I think that is the sweetpoint, between drivability and performance. Some of my Club members have done that. In the meantime, as this car has 2x the power of my last car ( a Galant GTi-16v), I'll take my time, because 300hp is ample now.

    My first tasks are uprated brakes (Brembos) and better tyres (not sure which). Safety before performance is my motto.
    We work to live, and to live is to drive a BMW 330i at speed.

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    Kiwitt check this thread, it's about another VR4, might be interesting to you.


    http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...ead.php?t=2161

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    Thought I'd let you guys know I still have my VR-4, albeit, with better alloys and a new 3" stainless performance exhaust.
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    looking good kiwitt. any new engine mods besides the exhaust?
    Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."

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    Have seriously considered mods to the engine. Collegues in my club have spent $1,000's (one at nearly $20,000) for incremental gains of 20-30% more power, whereas I am happy with the performance of mine.

    I intend to get 10+ years out of it if not more, and modding the engine power may place additional long-tern strains on other components, that may also need expenditure, so I think best leave well-enough alone, if longevity is my goal.

    As to replacement in a few years time
    Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe
    Mazda RX-8
    Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (Maybe ?, it's bonnet is too high for me)

    I always prefer cars with a slow slung bonnet. Most car these days have high bonnets in order to protect pedestrians if you hit them, when I prefer not to hit them at all.
    Last edited by kiwitt; 04-26-2010 at 05:11 PM.
    We work to live, and to live is to drive a BMW 330i at speed.

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    ah ok. going to concentrate on suspension and chassis to make the most of the power?
    Andreas Preuninger, Manager of Porsche High Performance Cars: "Grandmas can use paddles. They aren't challenging."

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    Quote Originally Posted by clutch-monkey View Post
    ah ok. going to concentrate on suspension and chassis to make the most of the power?
    Alrerady done ... I have a Ralliart Suspension setup - 40mm lower.
    We work to live, and to live is to drive a BMW 330i at speed.

    https://www.facebook.com/BMW330iMSport/

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    If you're going for an RX-8 in future then see if you can pick up a ProDrive version (RHD only) or if not that then the last generation model which included SOME of the ProDrive mods and setup. ( The R3 also benefits from an extra oil injector so even if not maintained well it wears better )
    "A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'

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