New Zealand Owner

[kNuTz]

Hey All,

Just thought I would join your site.

I currently own a 2000 Galant that is more like a bitsumishi than a mitsubishi :dizzy2: , it is a 1.8 Ltr Manual 5 Spd 4wd Galant GDI with the VR4 body.

Modifications done to it are:
-> 17" TSW Rocket 4 Rims
-> King Springs (superlow but due to being a VR4 body, doesn't lower fully on just springs)
-> 2 1/2" exhaust from the flexi with a SuperFlow Muffler
-> JDM Carbon Taillights
-> K&N 4" Inlet Pod Filter

The only other thing I have done was installing a stereo system (from memory):
-> Sony Ipod/USB/CD Headunit
-> Sony 4 CH Amp @120 Watts RMS @2 Ohms
-> 4x Sony 6 1/2 4-Way component speakers 75 Watts RMS
-> Sony Mono Block Amp @500 Watts RMS @2 Ohms
-> Sony 12" Subwoofer, 380 Watts RMS @2 Ohms
-> 1.2 Farad Capacitor

/EDIT: Personalized plates = KNUTZ :D

Currently in the process of buying a Triptronic 1996 Legnum VR4. Managed to sell my Galant to pay for the Legnum.
Looking forward to picking it up and spending some quality time installing the above stereo system again and of course my K&N Air Filter (they cost too much!):d.

Will add some photos to my profile/this post as soon as I can (in about 4 hours).

[Ryan]

/Welcome Knutz - look forward to seeing pics of your new motor /yes

[mattnz]

Lose the pod filter though. You're going to want a high-flow panel one for the VR4

[kNuTz]

Lose the pod filter though. You're going to want a high-flow panel one for the VR4

Why not just use the K&N Pod?

[Ryan]

The MAF is a very sensitive piece of equipment and pod filters disturb the airflow to your MAF and result in poor fuel economy and loss of power.

[bradc]

Because they don't work and cause bad fuel economy, lose power and simply aren't designed for the car.

[kNuTz]

Hmm..cool thanks for the heads up then guys :2thumbsup

Will sell it off for some extra $$$

[CANDEE]

As above, we did back to back runs on Speedtech's dyno on Wynn's car and he effectlively lost 20kw with a pod...

Oh and welcome. :)

J

[djb160]

welcome, where abouts are you based?

[peter thomson]

Welcome to CVR4

[kNuTz]

As above, we did back to back runs on Speedtech's dyno on Wynn's car and he effectlively lost 20kw with a pod...
That info could make ya :sick2:, /thankyou for the info.

Hmm...will be selling the POD then.
Lucky I only paid $70 for it instead of the $350 or whatever at Repco!

I'm based in Wellington (NZ) and hopefully picking up my new toy this weekend! /Devil5

The only problem with the whole POD thing is it's already been changed to a cheap 'n' nasty one.
Will see if the guy still has the original setup for now...until I can get a setup like bradc /lol

Otherwise I could always keep the galant's box setup? Should be the same correct?

[bradc]

The box in the Galant will have a smaller neck and while it will probably fit onto a VR-4 it won't be as good as the real VR-4 item.

[scott.mohekey]

The only real difference I think is the snorkel and where it joins the box. Someone else on here replaced the snorkel with flexible foil tubing, routed to front of the car somewhere, perhaps you could do something similar with the galant box?

[aboo]

Hi & welcome to CVR4

[CANDEE]

I'm based in Wellington (NZ) and hopefully picking up my new toy this weekend! /Devil5
There are a few of us here in Welly. :)

I think we are aiming to have a meet next month. :) After a few of us have gone to do some laps around manfield.. /rally

J

[kNuTz]

There are a few of us here in Welly. :)

I think we are aiming to have a meet next month. :) After a few of us have gone to do some laps around manfield.. /rally
Sweet, don't think I'll be making manfield this time ;)

[kNuTz]

Looks like I aint getting the VR4 this weekend /Hissy
Money hasn't come through yet :furious3: so have to wait for Monday!

[CANDEE]

Looks like I aint getting the VR4 this weekend /Hissy
Money hasn't come through yet :furious3: so have to wait for Monday!
That sucks dude.. :(

Anyhow good things take time. :)

J

[VR4WGN]

Welcome dude.. hope you get your ride fast.. anything you need just holla to us all!!

[kNuTz]

Cheers guys, all been great so far :)
I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions later, I don't have a lot of knowledge about cars :seeking:

[Nick VR4]

hi and welcome

[kNuTz]

Just spent six hours taking out the stereo system and putting the standard box filter back in to the galant...new VR4 tomorrow!!!:bananadan :bananadan :bananadan

[djb160]

And dun dun dadaah...

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44626

[kNuTz]

Hmm....300KM on a tank a gas....not too bad for my first week I gather.
Oh well will have to start taking it a bit easier on my take-offs :D