Renz aka Lorenzo // Sydney - NSW

[Renz]

Just wanted to say hi. Been reading the forum for a while now, but is my first post. I have always wanted an Evo but with the arrival of my son 2 years ago and another on the way, a wagon seemed to be a more appropriate choice. Hence I'm in the market for a Legnum. I've been trying to figure out how to pick a 191kw type S auto from a 206kw type S auto. Been looking through the forum but cannot find the answer. I'm not exactly sure where to post the question either. ANy help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers.

 

[qball]

Easiest way is (usually) 1 front fog light on 191kw (series 1 1996-98) , 2 on 206kw (series 2 1998-2002) also flared guards on series 2 type S ( no flares on type v).

 

[pu-11-me]

I say, attend a meet. You learn new stuff there ALL the time

Welcome to the club too!

Where in NSW you from man?

 

[Renz]

Thanks, I'm at Baulkham Hills in Sydney.

So is it fair to say that all series 1's are 191kw?

I actually just came back from inspecting a 1997 Type S auto, but the owner swears it's the 206kw model. That's why I'm unsure. It will not stop be from buying it, but it would be handy to know just what power output it actually has.
The vehicle is in excellent condition with 52k on the clock and barring any unforseen circumstances, I should be it's new owner come Monday.

PS: I was always under the impression that certain letters/numbers within the vin-chassis number would tell you exactly what model and features the car has. Can anyone confirm this?

Cheers.

 

[qball]

Also don't use Dawso's as examples as he's got special cars that both have series 2 fronts

 

[pu-11-me]

Its a series 1, 191kw.

Type - S and Type - V didn't exist for series 1's either.

All 1996 to mid 1998 auto VR4's were 191kw. All manuals were 206kw. Mitsi de-tuned the auto because they broke gearboxes, only to realise, it was just a shit gearbox not too much power haha

And most NSW meets are in Sydney so i'm sure you'll end up at one soon

Make sure you get some pics up of your ride!

Also don't use Dawso's as examples as he's got special cars that both have series 2 fronts

Oh yeah, what he said lol. Thanks Dave

 

[Renz]

Thanks for the heads up Dawso. Not too fussed that it turns out it's the 191kw version. I was still very impressed with how hard it went. It's not going to be used for anything stupid, like street racing, but will be my daily commuter and a family runabout with bikes and prams in the back on weekends.

Having said that, I'll probably get the tuning bug eventually and start tinkering

Will put pics up as soon as it's in my possession.

 

[bradc]

Just buy it and put the boost up to about 14psi . You'll get 225kw and about 430nm of torque for $80 or so.

 

[VR-04-TT]

Hey Lorenzo, welcome to OZVR4

For your info, here's a pic of a pre-facelift vs a facelift so you know a 191kw auto from a 206kw auto:

Pre-Facelift:

Facelift:

 

[pu-11-me]

Just buy it and put the boost up to about 14psi . You'll get 225kw and about 430nm of torque for $80 or so.

Beat me to it haha

Renz, basically they de-tuned by lowering the boost

 

[Emu]

Welcome aboard Renz. Good to see you on the road at the next meet.... I think the next meet is late may... On a Wednesday if you're available with one of our Tasmanian Brothers.

 

[Kitty's VR4]

Hi Renz, welcome to the group

Keep an eye out for NSW events, there generally something on every month or so.

Hope all goes to plan and you join the ranks as a Leggie owner.

Cheers
Kat

 

[Renz]

Thanks for all the welcomes and tips.

Confirmed the sale with the guy today, so all I gotta do is get the money from the bank tomorrow and drive it home in the afternoon. I can't wait. I've been looking forward to this day for nearly 6 months. That's how long it took me to sell my old 911T on car sales and then track a nice Leg down.

Dawso, you answered my next question. I was under the impression that Mitsu used a different ecu in the 191kw versions to detune it and thought I might have to get the FL ecu to get back the power loss.

Hey Brad, you mention to up the boost for $80, I'm not much of a mechanic myself but was looking at getting a Turbotech MBC and a boost guage as one of my first mods. Am I on the right track? I've been reading these pages almost non stop for the last 2 days and the tuning bug has already bitten me and I haven't even picked her up yet

Wayne & Kat...I'd love to go. Whereabouts is that meet in May? You say Wednesday...Is it during the day or evening? I work 9-5, so will be hard to make it if daytime.

Cheers.
Renz.

 

[Kitty's VR4]

Renz,

Following Links will take you to NSW Events planned for May, just keep an eye on the NSW Thread in the Region Specific Forums...

Mini Meet with Tasmanian Member (minik1971) 20th May going to WSID for a night at the Drags
http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?p=98227#post98227

MCA Wakefield Park Trackday on 26th of May (Tuesday)
http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5672,

Then we have a Trackday at Taree on Queens Birthday Weekend
http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5359

And then the party animal weekend Snow Trip in Late August
http://www.ozvr4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5316

Nothing planned for July, but perhaps a cruise in early July maybe organised.

 

[bradc]

Lorenzo - exactly. Get an MBC and whack the boost up.

 

[dimi_108]

Just buy it and put the boost up to about 14psi . You'll get 225kw and about 430nm of torque for $80 or so.

Ah, so that's how much we're getting at the fly if we boost it up.
Nice one Brad, always wondered.

Welcome to the club, Renz.

Your best bet is to test drive one at a dealer (just test drive, not buy ).

Both cars go hard.
Personally, i'd chose a manual pre-facelift (series one) over an auto facelift series two.
But if it's an auto you want, chose a facelift series two as these look a bit more modern with their exterior and interior updates and in stock form, as you know, go a bit harder than the auto pre-facelift series one autos.

 

[Renz]

What a bummer. The guy I'm buying it from, got called in to do a night shift, so now I can't pick it up till tomorrow. Oh well, another sleepless night, I guess.

Thanks for all the links, Kat. I will definately be at the meet on Wed 20th May.

Hey Dimi. You're spot on. I would've got a manual, but the cheaper price and not wanting to wait, dictated I get the auto.

 

[pu-11-me]

Damn.... Oh well

Make sure you get some pics when you get it!

 

[Renz]

Well I just picked I'm my Leggy and was ecstatic for a whole 3 mins until the engine warning light and the TCL light came on steady. Now I'm depressed. God knows how much this is going to cost me

 

[godzilla]

Well I just picked I'm my Leggy and was ecstatic for a whole 3 mins until the engine warning light and the TCL light came on steady. Now I'm depressed. God knows how much this is going to cost me

Mate dont stress that is nothing to be concerned about, it means that your car will self destruct in 5-4-3-2..... Just kidding But seriously, it is usually just a sign that you may have a crack in your charcoal canister. A lot of people, including myself, have this happen. Just ignore it for the time being and enjoy your new ride!!