Proud new owner of an RX

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:54 pm

So do you still have possession of these wheels?

nncoolg · Post by **nncoolg** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:57 pm

Sure do Gannon, going on the XT.

discopotato03 · Post by **discopotato03** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:01 am

Yes I want what I paid for my CrossBred kit but all the Liberty ironmongery that suits it may get thrown in for that price .
I have a set of GC8 Rex brakes , minus rear calipers , which are same as many Nissan ones .

Gannon Gannon you should have made an offer for Ellie without its expensive Spider EA82T engine . So much value - everything done - and put an EJ engine in it .
The LSD the AWD box the rebuild able tailshaft the big bars the twin core rad new rear wheel bearings the big quiet exhaust etc etc etc .

No RX Turbo will be a cheap exercise if you intend to fit all the desirable bits into it . A lot easier and cheaper to buy a finished product .

A .

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:41 pm

Still count me in on your crossbred kit if you do plan to sell it. Im gonna definitely be looking for one, plus all the bits that go with it.

Im coming to Sydney in 3 weeks, i could pick it up then

As for your RX, it is very nice, and in good condition, but your EA82T, the EA AWD box and your brakes are no good to me if im going to EJ20G it, plus an EJ gearbox, and EJ brakes, plus,...
90% percent of the fun comes from building it myself, i cant get that enjoyment with a finished car.

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Wed Jun 02, 2010 5:03 pm

Suparoo wrote:
90% percent of the fun comes from building it myself, i cant get that enjoyment with a finished car.

Amen to that!

discopotato03 · Post by **discopotato03** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:29 am

I would have been more than happy to remove the engine gearbox and rear disk brakes .

Yes the CrossBred kit can be yours and I have a set of std 1st Gen Liberty front and rear brakes and a master cylinder . From memory I also have the handbrake cables and Magna lever and the little do dats to put it together .
Also you can have a pair of 25 spline front axles std to FrWD gen 1 Lib that match your RX front DOJs .

Optional but not free are a set of five MY2000 WRX 16" wheels which I think owe me $300 .

I may be able to arrange a friends ute to bring them to you in Sydney as I have a weekend off for a change .

Also a complete set of RS WAIC bits .

PM your thoughts , cheers Adrian .

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:08 am

Been a while since i updated so i figured now is a good time.

I attacked the wiring loom and it was surprisingly easy

I started my labelling all the plugs i wanted to keep.

Then cut off all the ones i didnt.

Then i went through and labelled all the remaining wires that i will be connecting to the original wiring loom in the RX

All that thats left to do is tidy up the ignition relay wires and tape it all back together

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:17 am

May as well show off my radiator support panel work as well.
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Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:11 am

Well its just shy of 2 years since I picked up this car from Nev, but I finally have it running

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eomabyZ6X6o

The surging is a sticky IAC valve, so I will be pulling it apart the next chance I get and giving it a good clean

I still have the handbrake lever to fit, the dual range lever, the wires to the gearbox and I still have to mount a 14" thermo fan, are Davies Craig really worth 3 times that of a cheap knock off?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:07 pm

Good stuff mate!

I hope that idle is the IACV not operating properly.

Will you be lowering the RX to put those awesome mags closer into the guards?

You're pretty close now!

Cheers

Bennie

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:13 pm

Why does the writing highlight blue and underline, like a link, even though there is no link associated with the text.

I havent decided if I will lower it yet, maybe a little, but not much.

Id say it is the IACV because I have code 24, which relates to the idle solenoid device.

Ive decided on 2 x 10" fans because they will fit better. I have one genuine 10" Davies Craig and a former forum member said he will donate a cheapy 10" fan so it will be interesting to compare them.

Silverbullet · Post by **Silverbullet** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:23 pm

That linky thing happens when you put any text below a video for some reason.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:40 pm

And since some update I've not been able to click that link and have it show me the video... It's frustrating!

Cheers

Bennie

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:16 pm

Just an update of pics of what Ive done recently in no particular order

RX as it stands at the moment.
1985 RX turbo, genuine BROBE vin
1995 WRX engine and 1992 Liberty dual range gearbox with a VLSD to go in the rear.
Crossbred brake kit with WRX front and rear discs
RS Liberty Radiator on custom bottom radiator support

It runs and drives but still needs tidying up body wise for inspection
The idle problem ended up being a tight throttle cable
I still have to install 2 x 10" thermo fans
I have a vacuum articulator from the centre diff lock of a Vortex turbo Im gonna use to shift between Hi and Lo range

RS ecu mounted in L series mounts

Joined top hose until I find a proper replacement. And by the way to those who doubted me, my repaired radiator doesn't leak!

Engine bay, I will be going with a WAIC soon

TD04L turbo and custom recirc BOV and intake pipe setup

Stealthy boost gauge, I wouldnt mind throwing a later dash cluster that has volts and oil pressure

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:17 pm

Crossbred handbrake from a Mitsu Magna

Handbrake cables pass under rear seat instead of through tailshaft tunnel

Handbrake cables coming out under rear seat

070 Bosch fuel pump and pre-filter to stop gunk from in the tank causing issues

Crossbred rear backing plate

The exhaust at the moment is just a 95 STI dump, oh my it sounds good

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:14 pm

I'm excited

for ya Gannon

87rxturbo · Post by **87rxturbo** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:34 pm

Should go alright now! Be able to pull up in a hurry too,no more '82 dole drums and lack of wheel choice, bet it will suprise a few unsuspecting victims when the lights go green.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:17 pm

Looking good mate!

And I'm glad to hear about the radiator - truly I am! I hope it goes the distance for you.

I'll be keen to see how the pre-pump filter will go, I remember being told at some point that a pre pump filter can create more issues than it solves - there's a little mesh filter in the pump's inlet that will catch anything that will do damage to the pump, what gets past will be caught by the fuel filter in the engine bay before it gets to the engine...

So straight though exhaust it is then??

Cheers

Bennie

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:30 pm

The filter is really only temporary, I just wanted to see how much crap was coming out of the tank since it has sat dry for 4 years. The exhaust will be mostly factory EJ exhaust parts, I havent quite decided what I'll use yet.

I took it up the road for a quick drive tonight when nobody was around. Its crazy! It needs a front wheel alignment and some better tyres, these have gone kinda hard and have very little grip.

I'll get a video soon

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed May 02, 2012 11:53 pm

Nice, not sure bout that exhaust though haha