I own a vortex :)

Post by **TOONGA** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:14 am

Bantum wrote:I'm not sure if any one on here has seen this :

Should be good for spare parts ?

Cheers, Bantum ...

would've been better in the gumtree thread

???

El_Freddo wrote:^ 4wd? Rear LSD???

If it's a manul 4wd check to see if it's actually an AWD with the locking centre diff - I'm still mad keen for another one of these boxes!

Rear discs also come to mind. But I'm guessing it's only a 2wd model other wise you'd have a pile of bits in your shed from this right about now...

Cheers

Bennie

Definitely a 2WD it has nubs where the rear castelated nuts should be

mind you a set of 2WD rear discs sold for 400+ dollars on Ebay not too long ago...

steptoe wrote:hmm, sunroof, right park wiper .....

Ummmmm ... right parker wiper ... what ???

Images please

TOONGA

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:51 am

the image is there...just look

wiper parks on RHS, not LHS as some of the first of the first series wipers parked on LHS bottom of windscreen - in both LHD and RHD markets

icesubaru · Post by **icesubaru** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:55 pm

im kinda sad that this subaru's were never shipped to iceland....im from iceland btw.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » Thu Aug 22, 2013 7:55 pm

TOONGA wrote:Bennie yes it is in the auto loom, the advantage is you get power mode and economy mode which are 2 different map settings for the injectors (from a Subarino thread somewhere on the board)

I know I'm a few months late, but no, it has nothing to do with the ECU or injectors. The economy switch only does as Bennie said below (sort-of), it makes the shift points lower. Power mode makes them higher.

El_Freddo wrote:So is this system usable with a manual gearbox?

I would have thought that this power switch would have told the TCU to hold the gear for longer in the auto box. It'd be interesting to know if it could be used with a manual, not that you really need any more in an EJ22'd L series/vortex!

It only applies to the 4 speed auto because the 3 speed auto isn't electronic and the manual gearbox is shifted by the driver

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:34 am

See if you can notice the difference

before

after

New front struts with standard springs and 2 inch strut lifts, the rear got the shock spacer.

A big thanks to RSR555 and CO for all the help.

Jahan still wants to go for a ride in that go kart... which is awesome by the way

Now I just need to get the bash plate sorted and Jet car is ready for business

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:10 am

Not a problem Jules. Just can't believe how hard it was to get those ball joints back in

Yeah.. how much fun was that $150 go-kart

We need to find a better place to take it for a run. Last night as we left the workshop, we were followed by a paddy wagon

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:13 am

O and yeah, we have those ally bash plates we can use but we also need to fix that exhaust

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:16 am

True I forgot about the exhaust I have 2 MY bash plates and an aftermarket alloy one as well.

Glad the go kart was away when the police showed up.

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:32 am

Ok.. bring them up next time and we'll make one of them fit.

Yes.. very glad it's locked up in the workshop

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:50 am

Great job but the exhaust hangs down like balls on a bull!

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:55 am

NachaLuva wrote:Great job but the exhaust hangs down like balls on a bull!

yep it sure does, as it was taken off a forester and bolted up as is

eventually it will be put where it is meant to live.

P.S. you should've seen the original exhaust or should I say rust and carbon.

TOONGA

Subydoug · Post by **Subydoug** » Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:37 am

Sweet, when can I book mine in

. It looks ready to do business. I still need to do the FT4wd conversion on mine. soon......soon....

Doug

Post by **Alex** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:28 am

TOONGA wrote:See if you can notice the difference

before

after

New front struts with standard springs and 2 inch strut lifts, the rear got the shock spacer.

A big thanks to RSR555 and CO for all the help.

Jahan still wants to go for a ride in that go kart... which is awesome by the way

Now I just need to get the bash plate sorted and Jet car is ready for business

TOONGA

struts go in ok?

the look like they suit a vortex better than a 4wd l-series!

alex

Post by **TOONGA** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:57 pm

Alex the struts went in a treat and have made jetcar way better to drive (thanks for holding onto them and the great price as well) the steering is lighter, the ride is way smoother and there is no bottoming out when I hit a bump or pothole on the road.

The biggest problem was getting the balljoints back into the knuckles, once we got that sorted everything else fell backinto place.

I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:14 pm

TOONGA wrote:I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex

I would.. even if it's just for pics

and you better post them up too

Post by **Alex** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:40 pm

TOONGA wrote:Alex the struts went in a treat and have made jetcar way better to drive (thanks for holding onto them and the great price as well) the steering is lighter, the ride is way smoother and there is no bottoming out when I hit a bump or pothole on the road.

The biggest problem was getting the balljoints back into the knuckles, once we got that sorted everything else fell backinto place.

I may even put the 215/65/14s that are on the brumby on the vortex

TOONGA

thats good to hear they suit the tex better than my l-series!

great to hear they have a good home

alex

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:10 pm

It needs more lift

Can't wait to see how it goes offroad - should be a head turner at the very least!

Cheers

Bennie

Post by **TOONGA** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:14 pm

We have been discussing a 3 inch strut top for the front

the rear doesn't need any more (really it doesn't)

TOONGA

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:35 pm

I was thinking something like a 3 inch body lift and 5 inch strut top (if you're going to go the strut top route)

That might attract some paddy wagon attention!

Cheers

Bennie

Subydoug · Post by **Subydoug** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 8:51 pm

Not angry Toonga.........Just disappointed