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  1. 1996 Galant VR-4 Type S One of the First 1,000 made + Ralliart Option Pack

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    2. Description
      Personal Review is here

      Engine Specifications:
      2.5 Litre V-6 - 6A13TT Quad-Cam 24 valve

      Turbocharger & Induction:
      Intercooled Twin-turbo, Ralliart Air-filter

      Fuel & Tuning:
      98 Octane (always)

      Exhaust:
      Fujitsubo Legalis R Type Evolution big-bore exhaust

      Drivetrain:
      Four Wheel Drive with 50 Front/50 Rear normal with variable power distribution and "Porsche" 5 speed Tiptronic Transmission

      Brakes, Transfer:
      Active Stability Control (ASC), includes advanced ABS and Traction Control and Active Yaw Control (AYC) as on Lancer EVO models IV/V/VI

      Suspension, wheels & tires:
      Ralliart Adjustable-damping Suspension (minus 40mm), Enkei Racing 18" Alloys, 225/40 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric

      Interior:
      Nardi Sterring Wheel, Chrome Gear Change Cover, Carbon-Fibre "Ralliart" Centre Console, High-contrast Display, Climate Air-Conditioning (no MMCS), JVC 2-din USB/CD/Radio

      Exterior:
      Standard body-kit,Clear side indicators

      Car History and Servicing
      Full Members can read my story here

      21 / 08 / 2003 Purchased - 78,000 - $14,995 - A bargain !!!
      21 / 08 / 2003 3 year Warranty - $1,550
      21 / 08 / 2003 Car Alarm (dual immobiliser) - $750
      17 / 10 / 2003 “D” Service - 81,192 kms - $2,070
      17 / 11 / 2003 Replace Fuel Solenoid - $203
      11 / 02 / 2004 “B” Service and WOF - 86,076 kms - $564
      01 / 06 / 2004 “A” Service - 90,974 kms - $236
      03 / 08 / 2004 New Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 ( x 4 ) - $1040
      09 / 08 / 2004 “B” Service and WOF - 92,402 kms - $671
      11 / 11 / 2004 “A” Service - 95,906 kms - $143
      22 / 12 / 2004 Brake Recall and Ball joint repair - $243
      03 / 02 / 2005 “B” Service and WOF - 98,635 kms - $427
      12 / 04 / 2005 “A” Service - 101,029 kms - $148
      13 / 04 / 2005 Radiator Repair (under warranty) - $300 (excess)
      19 / 08 / 2005 “C” Service, Taillight replacement and WOF - 106,343 - $1,534
      09 / 02 / 2006 WOF - $119
      19 / 04 / 2006 “A” Service - 116,172 kms - $272
      26 / 06 / 2006 “B” Service - 119,189 kms - $671
      03 / 07 / 2006 Torque Converter Leak Repair (under warranty) - $406
      10 / 08 / 2006 AA Vehicle Inspection: Best Condition - 121,028 kms - $120
      10 / 08 / 2006 AA Warranty for another 3 years - $1,150
      16 / 08 / 2006 WOF & rear washer repair - $61
      09 / 09 / 2006 New Battery - $164
      26 / 09 / 2006 Car Phone Kit Installed - $199
      02 / 10 / 2006 Flat Tyre - $33
      19 / 10 / 2006 Wheel Alignment / Rotation - $93
      25 / 10 / 2006 "A" Service - 123,490 kms - $272
      12 / 02 / 2007 "C" Service - 129,100 kms - $1,267
      17 / 05 / 2007 New Front & Rear Discs & REMSA Pads - $915
      05 / 06 / 2007 New Front End due to Crash - $7,500
      25 / 06 / 2007 "A" Service - 134,000 kms - $257
      08 / 08 / 2007 WOF & Headlights repair - 136,000 kms - $109.90
      23 / 10 / 2007 "B" Service - 139,227 kms - $212
      31 / 10 / 2007 New Tyres - 140,000 (est) - $1,139
      12 / 02 / 2008 "A" Service, Fuel System Clean & WOF - 144,000 - $314
      15 / 03 / 2008 New Rear End Paint touchup - $1,119
      27 / 03 / 2008 Transmission Check - $264
      07 / 04 / 2008 New Audio 2-din Head Unit - $450
      19 / 04 / 2008 New 18" Alloys/Tyres (17" for track ) - $1,300
      23 / 07 / 2008 "C" Service and WOF - 149,000kms - $235
      10 / 02 / 2009 "A" Service and WOF - 153,000kms - $200 (approx)
      07 / 08 / 2009 "B" Service, WOF, Front Suspension Arm replaced - $1,483.86
      20 / 11 / 2009 Traction Control Solienoid and CV Boot replaced - $759.58
      05 / 02 / 2010 "D" Service, WOF, Major Engine Repairs - 158,923kms - $4,344.57
      18 / 02 / 2010 Exhaust $600 + $197 fitting
      22 / 04 / 2010 New Battery - AA $196 fitted
      19 / 06 / 2010 New Tyres - 225/40 18" F1 Asymetric - $1,440
      02 / 08 / 2010 "A" Service, WOF, Car Door light repaired - $381.53
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      I love the Wedge look It looks to be proportioned just right Love that stance ... ready to race It\'s a Ralliart Optioned VR-4 A VGA photo ... but looked good In Cornwall Park ... Looks regal Don\'t you just love those lines ... Fromm any angle My new alloys look as if they were made for it Finally ... a decent stereo Best Photo Ever
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      Member: KiwiTT
      Created: 08-02-2006 10:52 PM
      Last Modified: 20-03-2011 04:11 AM
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      Images: 11
      Comments: 8
    5. Comments
      Author Comment Date
      KiwiTT Slam Jay : See my thread with the full details in the "Members forum" - It feels like a new car 18-02-2010
      Slam Jay What was replaced/repaired in the recent major engine repairs? 09-02-2010
      KiwiTT I have got 18" alloys on now. 21-05-2008
      dka113 The car looks good with 17'' wheels, hav u upgraded to 18'' or you hapy with 17''? well i think these cars look better on 17'' 10-03-2008
      d i c k i e s where did you get your servicing done? 29-10-2007
      DefeXion It's clean. I like it. 29-06-2007
      detonate The Ralliart Adjustable shocks you have, are they white? Mine has them too, wonder if they were a factory option? 15-11-2006
      MPBVr4 Very nice silver saloon. Too many dark coloured Leggie's around? 14-02-2006
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