Shhtuart's GPvR
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Shhtuart's GPvR
FTO GP Version R ’98
This love story started back in 1999.
As a young kid i'd play Gran Turismo 2 and the first car that I saved up to buy in the game was a second hand "FTO GP Version R ’97" in white.
From that moment on I was hooked and had my heart set on one.
In March 2010 I purchased an FTO GP Version R ’98 in white.
It was a 5spd Tip LSD with the usual GPvR parts. It also had a HKS SuperDrager Cat-Back and A HKS Pod Filter.
The Next step was to get rid of the ugly kit.
It was a genuine Veilside, came with the car when it was imported, Veilside stickers on the front bumper & spoiler on the inside and the skirts are stamped on the back.
The spec is;
Mitsubishi FTO
GP Version R
1998
5 Speed Tiptronic (Manual Converstion has been purchased, waiting on the funds to install)
2.0L V6
ARC Airbox
ARC Intake Pipe
CAI Piping
Pro Shop iida Extractors/Headers (have, need to be installed)
Pro Shop iida Downpipes (have, need to be installed)
200 Cell High Flow Cat
HKS Cat-Back Exhaust
HKS Earthing Kit
LSD (Limited Slip Diff)
Samco Coolant Hoses
17" Osaka RS5 Rims
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads (Front & Rear)
Slotted & Drilled Rotors (Front & Rear)
HEL Braided Brake Lines
Rebuilt Front Calipers (New Seals & Rings)
New Tie Rod Ends
New Rear Drop Links
Blue Recaro Bucket Seats
2 Din Touchscreen Headunit
Original Car Mats
Dual Airbags
Factory Momo Steering Wheel (Airbag)
Genuine Momo Automatico Gear Stick
Tinted Tailights (With LED Bulbs)
De-Spoilered
Veilside Skirts
It currently looks like this;
I'll update this when more gets done
This love story started back in 1999.
As a young kid i'd play Gran Turismo 2 and the first car that I saved up to buy in the game was a second hand "FTO GP Version R ’97" in white.
From that moment on I was hooked and had my heart set on one.
In March 2010 I purchased an FTO GP Version R ’98 in white.
It was a 5spd Tip LSD with the usual GPvR parts. It also had a HKS SuperDrager Cat-Back and A HKS Pod Filter.
The Next step was to get rid of the ugly kit.
It was a genuine Veilside, came with the car when it was imported, Veilside stickers on the front bumper & spoiler on the inside and the skirts are stamped on the back.
The spec is;
Mitsubishi FTO
GP Version R
1998
5 Speed Tiptronic (Manual Converstion has been purchased, waiting on the funds to install)
2.0L V6
ARC Airbox
ARC Intake Pipe
CAI Piping
Pro Shop iida Extractors/Headers (have, need to be installed)
Pro Shop iida Downpipes (have, need to be installed)
200 Cell High Flow Cat
HKS Cat-Back Exhaust
HKS Earthing Kit
LSD (Limited Slip Diff)
Samco Coolant Hoses
17" Osaka RS5 Rims
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads (Front & Rear)
Slotted & Drilled Rotors (Front & Rear)
HEL Braided Brake Lines
Rebuilt Front Calipers (New Seals & Rings)
New Tie Rod Ends
New Rear Drop Links
Blue Recaro Bucket Seats
2 Din Touchscreen Headunit
Original Car Mats
Dual Airbags
Factory Momo Steering Wheel (Airbag)
Genuine Momo Automatico Gear Stick
Tinted Tailights (With LED Bulbs)
De-Spoilered
Veilside Skirts
It currently looks like this;
I'll update this when more gets done
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good to see it's getting closer to it's factory appeal.
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Looks awesome mate. Glad to see you got rid of the sh*t kit that came with it
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Also glad you got rid of the veilside
And at least got a facelift bar
And at least got a facelift bar
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Thanks guys, the kit was terrible. It's on lowered springs and 2 months into having the car I hit a concrete stopper in a carpark space and cracked the bottom lip. If anyone in Melbourne wants it it's all yours
Next step is to get the manual conversion, extractors and FPR in and then it's interior work.
Black leather with dark blue stitching everywhere! CF stereo and dial surrounds and little bits and pieces.
FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
Next step is to get the manual conversion, extractors and FPR in and then it's interior work.
Black leather with dark blue stitching everywhere! CF stereo and dial surrounds and little bits and pieces.
FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
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I think a FTO is more expensive and more pleasureable as well (they look and feel good, go fast, don't say no and don't argue)Shhtuart wrote:FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
Anyway your FTO is a great perve.
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They dont mind if you ride in other FTOs as wellPHIL069 wrote:I think a FTO is more expensive and more pleasureable as well (they look and feel good, go fast, don't say no and don't argue)Shhtuart wrote:FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
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*slow clap*Bennoz wrote:They dont mind if you ride in other FTOs as wellPHIL069 wrote:I think a FTO is more expensive and more pleasureable as well (they look and feel good, go fast, don't say no and don't argue)Shhtuart wrote:FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
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Well said kind sirBennoz wrote:They dont mind if you ride in other FTOs as wellPHIL069 wrote:I think a FTO is more expensive and more pleasureable as well (they look and feel good, go fast, don't say no and don't argue)Shhtuart wrote:FTO's, nearly as expensive as having a girlfriend
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Time for an update;
I've started to address the suspension. So far I've changed the front shocks, upper and lower rubber spring seats, rear sway bar bushes and the drivers side front sway bar bush (pain in the ass job ). I also changed the passengers side outer CV joint, fixing the clicking issue.
Engine wise I've changed the fried rocker cover gaskets, inlet manifold gasket, front and rear spark plugs, the stepper motor and upgraded to a 255hp Wahlbro fuel pump.
I had bent the inlet manifold gasket when changing the spark plugs which then caused a rough idle. It now idles smoothly.
I bought some of the carbon look covers for the interior.
But just recently bought this;
And this hasn't moved from my room since Ben rebuilt it in 2011
Next up is the rest of the bushes and the extractors.
I've started to address the suspension. So far I've changed the front shocks, upper and lower rubber spring seats, rear sway bar bushes and the drivers side front sway bar bush (pain in the ass job ). I also changed the passengers side outer CV joint, fixing the clicking issue.
Engine wise I've changed the fried rocker cover gaskets, inlet manifold gasket, front and rear spark plugs, the stepper motor and upgraded to a 255hp Wahlbro fuel pump.
I had bent the inlet manifold gasket when changing the spark plugs which then caused a rough idle. It now idles smoothly.
I bought some of the carbon look covers for the interior.
But just recently bought this;
And this hasn't moved from my room since Ben rebuilt it in 2011
Next up is the rest of the bushes and the extractors.
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How do you live with that sitting there next to your bed all the time. It's like having a stripper constantly sitting on your cupboard when you're trying to eat food
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It's like a tease "I can have fun with you, but not right now"
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Surströmming anyone?kiz wrote:How do you live with that sitting there next to your bed all the time. It's like having a stripper constantly sitting on your cupboard when you're trying to eat food
I fix cars.
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Looking nice mate! I wish mine was a Version r
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I try not to think about it. If I could have the car off the road for a couple of weeks it would be in already but seeing as it's the daily it isn't happening anytime soonkiz wrote:How do you live with that sitting there next to your bed all the time. It's like having a stripper constantly sitting on your cupboard when you're trying to eat food
Cheers Hulk!Sahin wrote:Looking nice mate! I wish mine was a Version r
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How much do u want for the gearbox?
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Not selling, sorry. I paid Ben $1200 for the full conversion kit rebuilt with new bearings and seals (inc LSD).silverGPX wrote:How much do u want for the gearbox?
Ben's retirement will probably be quite lucrative
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He probably didn't even rebuild it and is thinking, f**k I hope this c**t is too lazy to install this for a whileShhtuart wrote:Not selling, sorry. I paid Ben $1200 for the full conversion kit rebuilt with new bearings and seals (inc LSD).silverGPX wrote:How much do u want for the gearbox?
Ben's retirement will probably be quite lucrative
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ProbablySahin wrote:He probably didn't even rebuild it and is thinking, f**k I hope this c**t is too lazy to install this for a whileShhtuart wrote:Not selling, sorry. I paid Ben $1200 for the full conversion kit rebuilt with new bearings and seals (inc LSD).silverGPX wrote:How much do u want for the gearbox?
Ben's retirement will probably be quite lucrative