A9X sedan Flamenco red
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:22 PM
Driving it is unreal.No shit, every where you go youve got eyes on you and dont stop anywhere.Cos you'll never get going again from all the people all over it. This thing is a magnet BAD. I thought the xu1's were BAD. These things are crazy.But i love it..Cheers..Guys..Phil
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:23 PM
That maybe true now, but not so 8 years ago. Hell I could have bought two within about 3 months and all for the sum of $15k each! Why oh why did I not buy them both! One could have been for spares - only joking.I reckon it's easier to win Tatts than to get an A9X.
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:43 PM
yes I could have bought a few over the years too
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Posted 25 May 2006 - 10:48 PM
I was also offered one or two. But at the time I was more interested in other vehicles. If I knew then what I know now...
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 08:30 AM
so when is this so called a9x nats mate??or the A9X Nationals in Tassie?
Perhaps a family reunion at the Muscle Car Masters in Septemberlol i just saw in wanted, really looking forward to some pics of my sister car, maybe some numbers to see how close they are too
that would be fantastic
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 09:00 AM
See the A9X site it's in early October.
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 08:15 PM
do you have a link at all? i cant find the site for some reason 
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:31 PM
And Viola they appear!
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:37 PM
thats what i like too see a nicely modified A9X................................
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:42 PM
Getting idea Glenn!? Hmm Turbo Kit... Hmmmmmmmm
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Posted 26 May 2006 - 10:46 PM
A very unique vehicle you have there pipjones.
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 09:16 AM
Screw original; period mods all the bloody way!
That is insanely awesome and retro. What are the mags on it? they sorta look like the Rallye wheels on my mate's HQ, but they're a bit different.
Am I correct in hoping this will be availible for viewing by attendents of VTC Cruises and Static Car Displays?
That is insanely awesome and retro. What are the mags on it? they sorta look like the Rallye wheels on my mate's HQ, but they're a bit different.
Am I correct in hoping this will be availible for viewing by attendents of VTC Cruises and Static Car Displays?
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 10:03 AM
congratulations pipjones, from what i can see your a lucky man, and also is that your garage? its massive 
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 11:23 AM
very very very nice, just love that under bonnet pic
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 12:27 PM
Looks like a great start to a project mate.
But give Rex Hunt his fishing rod back
But give Rex Hunt his fishing rod back
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 05:53 PM
Put on the original A9X wheels today and fixed all the brakes front and rear.Also gave it a hanc cut and changed all fluids inc brake, water and oils. Funny thing is when i first drove it , it went like a cut cat and we have since found out the turbo is nearly rooted and not boosting much at all. Getting turbo fixed on monday..MMmm cant wait..
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 08:04 PM
Once the turbo is fixed, the gearbox and diff will probably resemble a jigsaw puzzle.
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 10:43 PM
Phil, you will have some fun with that
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Posted 27 May 2006 - 11:15 PM
it has an m21 and a salisbury diff. It has been like this since 1980 so i think it should hold together ok.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 07:13 AM
Whats the go with the turbo?
I know of another one with one on it aswell, did someone do them as an aftermarket/option thingy?
Would this detract or add to the value?
I know of another one with one on it aswell, did someone do them as an aftermarket/option thingy?
Would this detract or add to the value?
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 07:20 AM
Turbos were a common mod done to A9X's at the time, some dealerships were offering them as well. Provided the car hasn't had to be cut up or modified too much, it won't detract from the value. This one looks like it would simply unbolt, so there are no dramas at all. It looks like a really good thing.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 11:22 AM
Its a Graham Ritter turbo which was put on in 1980. Very advanced set up for the era.Runs decompression plates under both cylinder heads and a special inlet gasket to accomodate the lift in cylinder head height.Pretty efficient. The only mod they have done that i dont like is a small section of the rail has been cut to fit the turbo dump pipe. That can be fixed at a later date.
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