Hands Up Kiwi VR-4 Owners

[Spader]

Yet another new owner. Bought yesterday 96 VR-4 Sedan 5 spd manual, Leather AYC etc. Not looking to mod it for a wee while....mortgage is getting me down.

question: Has anyone had any issues with the turbo's on their cars? Just wondering for future thought. Will be getting a BoV for it though INSERT INTO post VALUES (quiet one) just to help the life of the turbos.

Oh yeah umm I'm in Whangaparaoa...for those that dont know wtf that is its just before Orewa about 30k's north of Auckland

[Brind]

The turbos are pretty robust, unless you abuse the car there should be no reason why they won't last the lifetime of the car.
Assuming again if you service the car regulary, change oil, let the turbos warm up and cool efficiently.

[Pescha]

Hey Spader, welcome to the VR-4 family. As you can see there are a number of us kiwi's here at this site. Please feel free to ask any questions, as the only question that is silly is the one that isn't asked! Also we have a picture department, remember us humans love photos photos photos!

Hope to see you in the chat room sometime....

Cheers,
Pescha!

[sharesm]

ive just brought a 2.o vr4 luv it more than da old vpss im just outa hamilton nz

[Xeroid]

Hi Guys, we got a 96 VR4 Tiptronic INSERT INTO post VALUES ( best compromise ever ) in Auckland.
No Mods but kept pristine, it's the wifes shopping basket and work hack ... Yeah Right !!
Awesome drive but eats the gas, needs a lot of TLC INSERT INTO post VALUES ( read money/service) and has the turning circle of a small locomotive. Absolutely beautiful car to push through those twisty bits, love that AYC !!!
We also belong to NZMMC, NZ Mitsubishi Motor Club, whhich are big on all Mitsi's although EVO's are the flavour. Lots of nice guys & gals there if you want to chk them out. NZMMC
You're going to have to call a meet and cruz somewhere soon so we can compare beasts.
NZMMC run drags and are busy incorporating so they can do MANZ licensing etc so you may want to chk hem out sometime.

[Freddy]

White Legnum, "VR4" Stealth mode INSERT INTO post VALUES (don't know what hit em)

Sometimes the 5" tail pipe gives me away though.:rolleyes:

[Freddy]

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[OSiRiS]

1998 Legnum Super VR4

Auckland

[AllBeItMine]

.......here in balmy palmy although not today...3degC and snow on the hills
ive got a manual 1996 vr4...pic attached
can anybody help with sources to get the ecu remapped or replaced...
can it be done...
where...?
costs...?

also my brake pedal is soft and hellishly long in its travel..
dealer has bled the lines several times, replaced the fluid, checked the ABS and we've gone back to the genuine vr4 pads...all made little difference...any suggestions?
look fwd to getting some info

talk to Andre at speedtech. $1200 would get you a SAFC installed and tuned. would get rid of fuel cut and allow you to run more boost while sorting out the ****ty fuel ratios on these cars.

$2500 would get you a basic ecu installed and tuned to do fueling and ignition and boost. these are the figures he gave me while chatting to me at autosalon.

[pagan]

pearl white legnum vr4 1997 type-s
north-east of christchurch

pretty standard, just aftermarket air filter, HID lights coming

newborn baby & morgage - not much is left for car tuning

[p1_]

I'm a kiwi too, just cos I was born in the UK and emigrated here 3 years ago, you shouldnt hold that against me, NZ is my home now Sweet (see I have even mastered the lingo)

Freddy - you and I will have to compare tailpipes mate, think mine is slightly bigger, aiii.

Spader - welcome, Im in Red Beach, must have seen you around in my travels????

[chris g]

Well it does not have a vr-4 badge but I think it has all the right bits

95 7g Galant Sports GT now residing with our MR2 in Rototuna, Hamilton

Will be taking both to Pukekohe for trackday

Tyres are not the best you can have - 205-60-15

Any suggestions for a decent tyre in that size?

Not ready to change wheels yet

[Freddy]

P1, you will win cause I changed down to a 3.5" tail pipe recently. Found the big pipe to much of a boy racer magnet.

[p1_]

P1, you will win cause I changed down to a 3.5" tail pipe recently. Found the big pipe to much of a boy racer magnet.

Hehehe - saw your other thread Guess it looks more at home on a Howitzer

[i3ooyah]

give me your 5" tip, i wouldnt mind going bigger

[NAUSED]

VR-4 all the way, Black 94 Mitsi Galant on the mighty North Shore

[v8killa]

I got one.
1996 VR4 type S Legnum
Dark Green
No Mods yet - completely original

Waikanae - 50km north wellington

[kornstar]

i got one aswell, check my sig for more info

[97_Legnum]

Yep, got one, had 2 before. Looking at getting yet another when the right one comes along.

[ShadyNZer]

96 galant VR4 type v,
silver...
couple of mods....