Marks S12 Grand Prix

[fyneyoungstunna]

so this is WAY off topic, but:
you have a patrol correct? does it have the RD26? what do you know about modding that engine? and stuff that people have done to it? We had a huge argument on here about the performance of that particular engine. PM it to me if youd like.

Nice hatch btw! cant wait to see forward progress!!

[Wolf Dilworth]

You sir have made an epic find.  Great looking ride, I normally do not like the so called "Turbo Hood" but it works on the GP.

Peace, Wolf

[sunny1600]

I dont have a patrol but I will ask my buddy who has one.

thanks guys

[sunny1600]

Today the GP got new oil (castrol magnatec 10w40), new coolant and fresh gasoline





Tomorrow Im going to registrate the car

Totally forgot to ask about the patrol. Will do that tomorrow If i dont forget

[Prolowtone]

Damn, Wish i had a 2 post lift in my garage. Would make shit nice and easy

[sunny1600]

Indeed I would also like one. But this is not in my garage. Its a friend of mine (the same that went to collect the GP with me).


Post Merge: 10:48:22 AM / 24-Feb-11
Today I drove the S12 for the first time for a longer period to get it to the registration office.

[SlickS12]

You know I always wondered what a GP model would look like with a usdm SE kit on it.  I have one laying around if you're interested.

This is an awesome find my friend.  What are your plans of duty for this thing, DD or track car?

[sunny1600]

Thans but not interested. It stays this way.
Plans are on the first page or in the welcome area topic.

[IggyEGuana]

interesting. ur rear spoiler is a little different the the two styles we are used to seeing.  and ur rear diff has a cover that looks like a later model r200 lsd cover.  GPs came with lsd?  never heard of any S12 that did.  not even the JDM RS-X

[tommy]

apparently some did, very few late model did come with 4.11:1 LSD r200, or it could just be an aftermaket one

[sunny1600]

So my GP has LSD?

[DjayS12]

So my GP has LSD?

Try it and see

[sunny1600]

lol

smartass

[IggyEGuana]

idk if shortnose r200 covers fit our longnose or not.  i know the lsd will fit inside tho.  its possible that somebody installed lsd into it and replaced the cover to match... or just replaced the cover.  wouldnt hurt to pop the cover and inspect the diff.  prob needs new fluid and seal anyways

[sunny1600]

I have received my registration papers so tomorrow Im planning to go too the carshop to let them make the license plates
Next week Im going to put it for MOT, needs replacement of rear shock absorber. This has been received last thuesday.

Next thing? Drive the S12 on the Nordschleife ASAP!!

Some pics of this evening. A buddy of mine and his brother came to take a look at the GP

Lanyards received


All hail FJ20

[Colonel Gustard]

love the car man, should sell me the tail lights lol. love the  car, keep up the good work

[EightySix200SX]

very nice mate it is possible you have a lsd sir later models were equipped with lsd'd as were some RS-X models

lanyards are neat eh! i got a few myself one for each set of car keys!

[sunny1600]

Car has been fixed for MOT.
Rear shocks replaced


This rubber has been replaced (dont know the name)


And its leeking here some at the gearbox


Took it for a wash



Took the car for MOT. Passed and took it for a good wash.
And then some driving. I was driving like 140kmh (like 90 mph) and then BANG! I was like WTF.

Didnt have a jack so I had to wait for a buddy of mine.




Fixed the car and just ordered new tires. Falken ZIEX 912

TO BE CONTINUED

[tommy]

Rear tranny seal is probably leaking, but it's really easy to change...

[IggyEGuana]

whew! good thing that tire didnt come apart.  say goodbye to ur fender if it did