NZ What up fellas

Noodlepiss

Alistair
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
First Name
Alistair
Drive
1997 Type-S VR4 Legnum
Sup guys, I'm Alistair. I prowl around South Auckland, New Zealand and have owned my double headache for about 7ish months now.

I don't know what I was thinking when I decided to get myself into the VR4 mess, but hey, can't turn back time now aye haha.
I've been a member of thugvr4- I mean ozvr4 for quite some time, but never really piped up as I mostly use the guides to keep myself from cocking something up on Shag.

My wagon, named the "SMS" meaning "Single Mum Special", as my sister calls it. I named it Shagnum, and will eventually nab the plate "SHGNUM" but that's a grand I'd rather spend on something else at the moment lol #financialmistake

It's a '97 vr4 Legnum dumped out on BC Gold juddies, Diezel Drifts at 17x8 with 215/45 Nitto NT555s. She rides really well and handles like a go kart, however I've had endless issues with it. I won't go into detail but she's a total lemon, however recently thanks to great help from good friends Craig, Daniel and Justin, she's now running 100% mint and I couldn't be happier. The struggle was worth it. :)

She started as an auto with a few issues. She's now manual converted (rebuilt box). I replaced the fuel pump with a walbro 225l/h, replaced injectors and plugs, gave it a full service and so on. It's had a relentless shudder which I won't explain too much because it's not the usual, rebuilt and replaced the entire drivetrain incl. all three diffs, new engine (2000 FL) and all that's left now is to replace engine mounts and clean the tps. Mostly procrastination keeping me from doing those haha, I'll get there though.

Hope this covers most of my headache :)
Nice to meet you guys, I hope to buy many parts and spend lots of money on things I probably shouldn't be spending money on. :p
Pictures of the beast below.

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mookers

puri puri
Location
Frankston, Melbourne, VIC
First Name
Derek
Drive
CL9 Accord Euro Lux, GE Jazz VTi, Evil Supervillain Chair, Homemade Portable Square Drumkit
Welcome aboard, Alistair. You probably don't need a template but it's the rule :p


Unclepaulie's infamous welcome template, version 15.15a

Stuff you need to know:
- Forum rules

Stuff that could save your life:
Do not buy aftermarket suspension parts, especially Lower Control Arms (LCAs)

- This is what happens if you don't replace your control arms
- Recall check using your chassis number

Useful threads:
- INDEX - Look here FIRST
- Guide to Galant & Legnum common problems
- The most important thread on the forum. MUST READ
- Staged Upgrades
- Legnum/Galant Production Info

Posting new threads is restricted by default, for full access become a Premium Member:
- Upgrade to Premium Membership benefits

Please read before selling anything on this site:
- Rules for posting in the classifieds
 

Noodlepiss

Alistair
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
First Name
Alistair
Drive
1997 Type-S VR4 Legnum
Welcome aboard, Alistair. You probably don't need a template but it's the rule :p


Unclepaulie's infamous welcome template, version 15.15a

Stuff you need to know:
- Forum rules

Stuff that could save your life:
Do not buy aftermarket suspension parts, especially Lower Control Arms (LCAs)

- This is what happens if you don't replace your control arms
- Recall check using your chassis number

Useful threads:
- INDEX - Look here FIRST
- Guide to Galant & Legnum common problems
- The most important thread on the forum. MUST READ
- Staged Upgrades
- Legnum/Galant Production Info

Posting new threads is restricted by default, for full access become a Premium Member:
- Upgrade to Premium Membership benefits

Please read before selling anything on this site:
- Rules for posting in the classifieds
 

mookers

puri puri
Location
Frankston, Melbourne, VIC
First Name
Derek
Drive
CL9 Accord Euro Lux, GE Jazz VTi, Evil Supervillain Chair, Homemade Portable Square Drumkit
Ohhh man if I was supposed to use a template, I apologise! I've come off night shift so I haven't really been on the ball tonight haha :sleep:

Relax, it's not a rule for new users, it was a joke about my OCD tendency to post the welcome template into all intro threads :)

Enjoy the reading!
 

sidewayswizzard

Hesitantly Boosting
Location
New Zealand
First Name
Justin
Drive
97 Legnum VR-4 96 Legnum VR-4
Finally he introduces himself ;) Hey it's not all bad Alistair, you've single handedly kept some of the local parts shops afloat for the last 7 months.:D
 
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