To buy a VR4?

[SIVART]

Just wondering what to look for when buying a VR4(problem bits)?

Whats better J or A spec?

does all the evo 1,2,3 parts fit the running gear?


I have found a VR4 I like and it has 200wkws looks nice as well or would you go for a stocky and build up from there?


Thanks
Travis

 

[mad_rx2]

dude, put a vr4 engine in your cordia maybe?

but both series of vr4 have thier ups and downs

 

[Entaran]

I'd answer here but i'd just get flamed to hell and back.

You have pm.

 

[oscar]

Forget VR 4 engine in cordia,Go VR 4 Galant at least u have traction and better looking car.

 

[Entaran]

I hope that PM helps you. The offer enclosed in it is open at any time.

 

[CLuTZ]

I chose a VR4 over an EVO.............

thats gotta say something........

Just wondering what to look for when buying a VR4(problem bits)?

Whats better J or A spec?

does all the evo 1,2,3 parts fit the running gear?


I have found a VR4 I like and it has 200wkws looks nice as well or would you go for a stocky and build up from there?

Get the car checked over by someone who knows what they're on about, check the T4G sponsors list.

IMO J-specs are the money, cosmetically better looking, generally lower kms, and slight power advantage from stock over the Aspecs.

Apart from g/box and diff ratios, Evo 1-3 setups are very similar, and good gains are possible from adding the bolt on bits associated with them.

If you want to save yourself some cash, I'd look into a car thats been modified, as long as its been done well.

200atwkw is certainly mid 12sec zone.

dre

 

[jase]

what dre said :wink:

aus delivered cars are usually worth more (not sure why?)
jspecs are quicker, but depending on the year, need a brake upgrade (pretty cheap) to make it up to aus spec brakes..

 

[bazeng]

better due to brakes.. lol
nah, but they are generally in better shape..

and insurance is easier..
also stronger bumpers.. lol

 

[jase]

thats the only main thing i see better than the jspecs

that and the single board ecu

i dont know if i'd consider them better condition. you have have to be careful when importing.

aus spec add at least 100,000km's too

over here, vr4's were bought as a quick car. people who wanted a quick car bought them. in japan, they are family cars.

aspec bumpers are stronger.... and heavier... and don't look as good

*fires baz up*

 

[bazeng]

nah i agree
most vr4 owners i see dont even really know what they are..
lots of grannies driving vr4's..

brakes
brake booster
ecu
shitty cooler
bigger runner intake manifold
bigger bumpers


hmm thats it

 

[mad_rx2]

Forget VR 4 engine in cordia,Go VR 4 Galant at least u have traction and better looking car.

hehe torque steer is heaps of fun :lol:

and they look nice dumped with bling!

 

[SIVART]

Thanks so far guys, but madrx that cordia looks tuff, I just spent $2500 on my 1.8 in the cordia so to do a vr4 now its to late but I will still have it as well as a vr4 or evo( for a while anyway)

so far I heading towards Aspec with the right mods


I spotted a stock white VR4 driving through Frankston with a lady owner, I keep trying to speak to her but Im always just missing her.....lol

 

[mad_rx2]

u from frankston, my folks live in somerville, Next time im down visiting ill take ya for a spin

 

[Entaran]

DjB's aspec is for sale. it's white with the "right" mods. Damned scary car considering it's got the stock turbo. Talk to him

 

[SIVART]

Mad rx that would be sweet I have never been in a vr4 cordia

Entaran I had a look and its says its got a evo 2 turbo on it. I remember when he bought the turbo from evolutionary we both rocked up the same day, I was going to by the cooler but ended up with a new one.
DJBs car is very clean