xone9
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Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
Hey everyone,
My name is Matt, and I have a great passion for mid engined cars 🤘
I used to have a dark green 1992 sw20 turbo, but got rid of it to get a hilux (mad right?). I justified it by telling myself that I wanted a hardtop anyway. I regretted that decision until now.
This little gem came up at the right price. So i had to snap it up!
I thought I'd start a thread as I'd love to document my progress and I'll definitely need some experienced opinions to recommision her.
Here is a couple of pictures. One with my other girl 😍
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/15 21:57:45
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Welcome to the forum. Looks like a nice clean hardtop :) whats the plans for it?
Silver 1997 SW20 Bathurst with 
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/15 23:45:23
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xone9
Here is a couple of pictures. One with my other girl 😍
Don't worry mate, a lot of stunners have ugly sisters…. 
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xone9
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/16 10:39:20
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For now the plan is to get it on the road and driving right. Then move onto some very mild mods to enhance its DD fun factor!
Driving the car home I noticed a few foibles that need attention asap.
-the steering was messed up, bucking and kicking all over the road.
-2nd gear syncro is toast
-engine is only running up to around 7psi boost at wot
The steering was remedied very quickly, the front anti roll bar was mounted incorrectly causing it to pull at the wheel with anything more than 10% lock. Feels spot on now.
Now to get on top of the other two problems. Im hoping the boost problem is something minor, the engine runs and revs up very smoothly, no hesitation or smoke.🤞
First things first. I need to get a rwc asap to get the car on the road. Anyone know a rwc mechanic who might be sympathetic to my cause?
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/16 10:49:00
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xone9
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/16 15:22:17
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Dudeman, 😂 I've always been taught that beauty is on the inside. Both cabin's are very nice places to be.
5SGTE I am located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne .
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/16 20:26:02
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Welcome to the forum, lots of good blokes around Melbourne own SW20s. You a Fiat man?
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/16 21:16:43
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White hardtops look great. Enjoy!
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/19 10:30:34
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xone9
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/23 13:57:39
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Stuka yes I am a fiat man! Good pick up. I have a 1978 fiat X1/9. Its a never ending project/love hate relationship that we have going on haha.
post edited by xone9 - 2018/02/23 14:57:32
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/23 19:53:02
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Love them and always wanted one but developed an alfa habit instead!
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/23 20:05:35
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Pretty sure alot of us know the feeling...
X1/9 looks great.
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/02/23 23:10:42
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This must be bigh's old car?
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/03/01 11:14:57
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SW20R.
This must be bigh's old car?
Yep I snapped it up about 4 weeks ago from BigH who's been living overseas for the few years. It has sat for a while and it does need some reconditioning. Overall though i'm very happy with it for the price! The car has gotten the better of me at the moment in regards to my limited time schedule. I need it on the road asap, and it will need a thorough going through before it can pass RWC. What are the more renowned Mechanics in Melbourne who specialise in MR2's? Iv'e searched, but all I can find is IDB, which have closed down.
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Re: Xone9's 1992 Turbo Hardtop Daily Driver
2018/03/02 00:24:40
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My mechanic doesn't work solely on MR2's but he's always worked on mine without any problems. If you want more details give me a PM.
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