Sedan Life. Mark II JZX81

[Fredericks Balls]

Ok,

So generally i'm pretty level-headed and I usually know what I want. Except when it comes to cars....The last time I bought a Jap car I went looking for and Evo V and ended up with a Honda Stream 7 seater, the time before that I wanted an Evo IV and ended up with an S14a.


And my first drift project was no exception. It started after Valentines Day when I finally sold a bastard of a 106 gti runabout. I decided I would buy in the UK with the yen rate quite bad. S14/14a it was. A well prepared example. I then thought it would be more involving to get it standard and modify it. So I looked for a standard model, even considered an auto , so then I mailed Andy @ Powervehicles with my budget and was very surprised with what I could get. With the Yen a bit poor, there are some great bargains!

So with deposit sent I went after what I wanted, a Red S14 Zenki. Didn't see any I liked and after a lot of thought, I changed to wanting a JZX of some sort. 81's were too rare so it was a well modded 90 or even a 100. So I mailed Andy and said 1jz only, and typically the very next day I saw a Red S14 I wanted! I ended up not buying it in the end thankfully.

Anyway last week this came up and I fell in love, and had to have it....




It's a 1990 Mark II JZX81. It went through as a genuine grade 4, which was pretty cool. Considering the age etc. it's really mint. Maybe I am going blind as I would have sworn it was Blue in the auction pics but anyway it's Green.

It currently has light mods but I am planning to further modify it during the year as much as time/money allows. I have a couple of quid left in my budget so my plans were FMIC and maybe a cage, or whatever would be best but we will see. It litterally only arrived at Powervehicles today so no rush. It has:

Full Free Dom Aero
Coilovers
Air Filter
Exhaust
LSD
R33 GTR Alloys
HID's
Mint Bride Seat
Boost Gauge
Wooden Nardi Wheel
Dildo gearknob
I think thats it!


Anyway thanks for reading and comments welcome



Kieran

[Fredericks Balls]

So I spoke with Andrew today about the X81's trip to Kazama Auto, and it confirmed our fears... kinda lol

The day of the auction, Andrew couldn't make it. It was too far to travel, and I knew this way in advance, but he had it checked on the day. It started, and ran they then stopped it then it wouldn't start. Maybe it was flooded which is not uncommon apparently. I made the decision to go ahead with the bid but he did advise me it was a risk.

So last week when it arrived in Tokyo it was a bit smokey. See clip below. He suspected tired turbos. So when it was checked there seems to be an oil leak around the rear turbo area, but seeing as that bit of the engine bay is packed tighter than a pornstars undies it will really need to be stripped to be sure. If it turns out to be one gone, then the two may as well be done, would be stupid not to. An upgrade is gonna be too rich at the minute and I don't need a monster right now anyway. He/Kazama were happy the engine was fine but they are doing a few more checks first just incase.

Other than that it needs a CV joint on the rear and has a leak in a line around the rack somewhere so he's gonna quote to have the rack n stuff replaced. Then she's good to go!

I was dissapointed when I heard/saw the smoke but it is nearly 20 years old and looking on the brightside it should be super fresh when it arrives.



The wait continues......

YouTube - JZX81 Mark II

[Fredericks Balls]

So I concidered re-auctioning the car when we confirmed the turbo issue but it was going to cost as much as fixing it, and at least if would be fresh, so I decided to sort it.

Andy did a compression test and it made 160psi on 3 and 155 on 3 so at least the motor seems ok. Both Andy and Kazama apparently were happy everything else bar the turbo(s) were 100%. When the plugs were out he changed them for HKS Iridium M40I's. He replaced some perished vacum pipework and a knackered ignitor too.





Then came happy Friday, yay! I did think the turbo issue was a bit odd, to have such a big issue not mentioned on the auction sheet, and Andy obviously did too because without my knowledge he had put a claim against the seller, and hey presto they provided a pair of rebuilt units, winner!



The turbo's arrived last week and seem fine so are going on this week, along with the cv joint/driveshaft and new steering rack and pipes. I've a couple of other bits as well and 1 other thing I don't think Andy or Emily can't find but no big deal, I am keeping an eye on yahoo auctions....

All going well she will be shipped on the 20th.....

[Fredericks Balls]

So the posts above are the updates from when I bought the car on Easter Saturday up until May 11th. The turbos were fitted and without plates could only be tested on a short trip but no smoke and everything seems fine. The plugs/ignitor/pipe replacements have made a big difference in the general performance of the motor. The entire steering system has been replaced (rack and all pipes) bar the pump for rebuilt parts as was 1 CV joint and driveshaft. It made the boat on May 20th and is due in Barcelona on July 2nd, and Heogh shipping are telling me it will be 5 to 7 days from there

I bought one part which didnt arrive so is comming seperatly, I dont know what colour yet but it will be handy for security more than anything else:

http://www.worksbell.co.jp/en/products/rapfix/

And in case any friendly car nabbers come equipped with a Works Bell kit and a spare wheel I got this cool lock too:

http://www.worksbell.co.jp/en/produc...ock_system.htm

Oh and I got some JIC C spanners for the coilovers too.

And thats it for now. I gotta get a long and low 2 tonne jack to reach the diff and make a pair of 4 inch tall ramps ala Powervehicles for handy jacking. Main things on the list are FMIC,cage and Wheels and some track days

My wife wants to go to New York in October, just before my birthday so i'm building the brownie points as she doesnt know it yet but she will be buying me rear wheels as a pressie

[serious tom]

RESULT !
should be a real minter of a car!
JZX-ness FTW

some nice we treats ya bought yourself there ^^^^^

you on japanese auctions flat out?
coool

[Fredericks Balls]

Thanks mate, yea it looks pretty mint, cant f&%kin wait! I have never seen one in person, a lovely 100 has passed me twice and thats the closest i've come to JZX-ness, so i'm hoping to have a good gawk at chucks Chaser tomorrow. And to hear one too.

No not really, not since I bought. I'd have the odd look at the USS auctions if im bored, but info is easily got so maybe it looks like i am

Oh yea, from May 19th:




And a nice BN Supra


Serious Love: have a close look at the cars on that trailer. The blue 180 next to mine was the super cheap one I was telling you about and the Silver S14 was the damaged car with HKS bits and the Dog Box.

[serious tom]

oh interesting, anyword of how much the damaged one went for?

yea JZX ownership should be brawler

[Greg]

That's amazing that it was a grade 4. I know the turbo's were knackered, but still. Best of luck woth it when it comes in, and you're gonna love JZ power.

[Fredericks Balls]

Thanks man, I can't wait Yea it was nice to see/hear Chuck's 81 today, looks feckin huuuge!

[bart]

sweet car ted.. im in love (with the car)