JDM future classics

Kavvz · June 6, 2020

3 hours ago, Devinda_Z said:

AZ-1's i don't think @Kavvz but we had two X-90's!

@Gummybr remeber the red one which I think BP De Silva owned near Thunmulla on Havelock Road

There was another which came up for sale some months back - i forget where but recall seeing it and had a moment of what on earth lol

Not even one AZ-1? Sad: It looks awesome! Plus as they say if it breaks down you could load it in the back of a pickup and bring it home!

speed8 · June 7, 2020

That's a shame. I was thinking that at least one or two made it here. Btw do we have any Suzuki Cappuccino?

Devinda_Z · June 7, 2020

1 hour ago, speed8 said:

That's a shame. I was thinking that at least one or two made it here. Btw do we have any Suzuki Cappuccino?

@speed8 at least 2 Cappuccino's

@esdeez drove one for a Top Gear Sri Lanka feature I believe

john cooper · June 7, 2020

Gen1 Honda Beat's and Daihatsu Copen they all in the same class as AZ-1.

If i am not mistaken Jay Leno had done a video about his AZ-1

How many Toyota Sera's in SL, i don't think many???

regards,

JC

speed8 · June 8, 2020

Actually, I've seen many Seras around (I don't know about exact numbers) but almost all of them are riced up.

Edited June 8, 2020 by speed8

Kavvz · June 8, 2020

5 hours ago, speed8 said:

Actually, I've seen many Seras around (I don't know about exact numbers) but almost all of them are riced up.

Yes the Toyota Sera was a lot more common. I guess a number of them got imported back in the day as I recall seeing a couple kicking around...Nice looking car for it's time I guess; but more looks than go I think. No one really talked about it much did they? Has anyone here driven one? If so please do enlighten us...

Edited June 8, 2020 by Kavvz

Kavvz · June 8, 2020

7 hours ago, john cooper said:

If i am not mistaken Jay Leno had done a video about his AZ-1

He did indeed. Talked it up some too...

Gummybr · June 9, 2020

On 6/6/2020 at 9:11 PM, Devinda_Z said:

AZ-1's i don't think @Kavvz but we had two X-90's!

@Gummybr remeber the red one which I think BP De Silva owned near Thunmulla on Havelock Road

Wonder what happened to that. Remember it very well.

Devinda_Z · June 9, 2020

On 6/8/2020 at 12:19 PM, Kavvz said:

Yes the Toyota Sera was a lot more common. I guess a number of them got imported back in the day as I recall seeing a couple kicking around...Nice looking car for it's time I guess; but more looks than go I think. No one really talked about it much did they? Has anyone here driven one? If so please do enlighten us...

@Kavvz there was even a Sera with a turbo! @Octanehead did a feature years ago https://octaneheads.blogspot.com/2012/04/space-shuttle.html

Kavvz · June 9, 2020

3 hours ago, Devinda_Z said:

@Kavvz there was even a Sera with a turbo! @Octanehead did a feature years ago https://octaneheads.blogspot.com/2012/04/space-shuttle.html

Cool read and certainly a great idea adding a turbo! Thanks for the link!

I love how the car has been kept mostly stock, the only thing I would change are the guage pods ( but I never did like guage pods on anything though, except of course on the old Pajaro's with the oil compass and inclinometer THAT was dead cool) otherwise the car looks awesome: Plus now with the turbo there's a bit of GO with the SHOW

Very nice overall !

Edited June 9, 2020 by Kavvz

Devinda_Z · June 10, 2020

20 hours ago, Kavvz said:

Cool read and certainly a great idea adding a turbo! Thanks for the link!

I love how the car has been kept mostly stock, the only thing I would change are the guage pods ( but I never did like guage pods on anything though, except of course on the old Pajaro's with the oil compass and inclinometer THAT was dead cool) otherwise the car looks awesome: Plus now with the turbo there's a bit of GO with the SHOW

Very nice overall !

Agreed - those gauges on the Pajero used to remind me of the old school analogue cockpit instruments one would find aboard the aircrafts of that era

john cooper · June 11, 2020

On 6/10/2020 at 6:44 AM, Devinda_Z said:

@Kavvz there was even a Sera with a turbo! @Octanehead did a feature years ago https://octaneheads.blogspot.com/2012/04/space-shuttle.html

I am sure that's a turbo fitted in SL. I don't think it is as much as fun as a Glanza V coz the glass roof is so heavy.

Anyway Sera is another model to hold onto.

Kavvz · June 11, 2020

2 minutes ago, john cooper said:

I am sure that's a turbo fitted in SL. I don't think it is as much as fun as a Glanza V coz the glass roof is so heavy.

Anyway Sera is another model to hold onto.

Yes, that's an after market turbo, but still better than not having one ?

john cooper · June 11, 2020

This week we start replacing worn bushes (All of the front bushes) and replacing ALL the fluids including a new thermostat to the B16A2

Found the Black and polished silver Advanti 15" for $300 including rubbers (good deal)

Next task is to repaint the car waiting for all the other mechanical works to be completed soon so I can send the car to the paint shop.

regards,

JC

MrCat · June 12, 2020

Nice.!!!

So what are your plans? Collecting, using occasionally or flip after fix?

john cooper · June 14, 2020

On 6/12/2020 at 4:38 PM, MrCat said:

Nice.!!!

So what are your plans? Collecting, using occasionally or flip after fix?

I am thinking of holding on to the future classics.

john cooper · February 4, 2021

Hi all,

Just managed to secure stock Caldina GT Four.

It is not N spec but that’s okay.

Need bit of a tidy up with bit of a elbow grease 😀

Regards,

JC

iRage · February 4, 2021

That looks awesome !

Congrats and have fun !

Davy · February 4, 2021

4 hours ago, john cooper said:

Hi all,

Just managed to secure stock Caldina GT Four.

It is not N spec but that’s okay.

Need bit of a tidy up with bit of a elbow grease 😀

Regards,

JC

Great pick! Congrats!

PS: The slogan on the rear number plate holder though 😁

MrCat · February 5, 2021

19 hours ago, john cooper said:

Hi all,

Just managed to secure stock Caldina GT Four.

It is not N spec but that’s okay.

Need bit of a tidy up with bit of a elbow grease 😀

Regards,

JC

Nice!! Always wondered how these are like to drive. I suppose quite similar to something like a Subaru Legacy from the same era?

Don't know whether you are in to SUV`s/ 4WD`s , but there are quite a few out there with future classic potential.

Personally, I've always had a massive soft spot for the 1st gen Pajero. That was a car that changed the 4WD landscape and got pedigree like winning the Dakar rally etc (ok, it wasn't a stock Pajero that ran the Dakar rally but still.. )... With Mitsubishi planning to kill the Pajero nameplate (even if they resurrect it that will be an electric car for sure), a well preserved specimen will always win hearts..

john cooper · February 5, 2021

7 hours ago, MrCat said:

Nice!! Always wondered how these are like to drive. I suppose quite similar to something like a Subaru Legacy from the same era?

Don't know whether you are in to SUV`s/ 4WD`s , but there are quite a few out there with future classic potential.

Personally, I've always had a massive soft spot for the 1st gen Pajero. That was a car that changed the 4WD landscape and got pedigree like winning the Dakar rally etc (ok, it wasn't a stock Pajero that ran the Dakar rally but still.. )... With Mitsubishi planning to kill the Pajero nameplate (even if they resurrect it that will be an electric car for sure), a well preserved specimen will always win hearts..

Lot of torque on low rpm’s on Caldina compared to same era Subaru.

I am into any kind of Classic but it’s bit hard to secure a SUV in good shape as they use here for the purpose.

john cooper · May 3, 2021

Here is the new addition to my collection. SG9 Subi

It is JDM only production if i am not mistaken and very hard to come by specially factory stock condition.

Stay safe everyone.

JC.

john cooper · August 16, 2021

Del Sol had a fresh paint recently, picked up last Friday night from the paint shop and had some time yesterday to burn some gas.

regards,

JC

MrCat · August 17, 2021

Car needs a wheel upgrade eh..

Good ol` Enkei RPF1`s ?? 🙂 :

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Rota Grid Classics? 🙂

Had these Mitsubishi wheels on one of my previous Lancers (might fit the Del Sol). 14 inch, made by Enkei, nice and cheap second hand

Edited August 17, 2021 by MrCat

john cooper · August 17, 2021

4 hours ago, MrCat said:

Car needs a wheel upgrade eh..

Good ol` Enkei RPF1`s ??  🙂 :

Rota Grid Classics?  🙂

Had these Mitsubishi wheels on one of my previous Lancers (might fit the Del Sol). 14 inch, made by Enkei, nice and cheap second hand