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Offline Ryan Gillespie

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Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« on: November 06, 2011, 03:05:48 pm »

Hi everybody,
My name is Ryan. My wife and I are shifting over to Canada in April 2012 to do a years working holiday before settling down back in New Zealand. Seeing as we really dont know anyone over in Canada I thought I might hit the local DSM club up (as I have a Galant VR4 here in NZ). Hopefully you guys can help me out with some questions that will come up in regards to living in your fair country.

So heres a photo of my Galant. Its a JDM factory "Evo 0" model meaning it came from the factory with shorter gear ratio, 16G turbo, bigger intercooler and piping, vented bonnet etc etc. Its about to go in to have a Link computer (www.linkecu.co.nz) fitted and dyno tuned. I've also just had the wheels powdercoated blue. The colours a bit out there but I thought I can always get them re-powdercoated down the track if I want to change it.

Look forward to hearing from some of you guys.

Cheers!
Ryan

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Offline Brett Haviland

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2011, 04:56:04 pm »
sweeet.  nice to have ya on the forum!!  That GVR4 is sweet!!  Any engine mods or just stock?

I got a lancer evo I GSR (imported) and a few turbo colts as well.

John Hartman on this forum owns a Galant AWD N/A 2.0L as well!  you and him will probably get along well ahahah

what part of canada are you moving to?
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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2011, 05:01:43 pm »
I have the shorter gear ratio too, and I wish I didn't because its too buzzy on the hiway, but it would be great in back road rallies etc.

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 06:03:25 pm »
Quote from: Brett Haviland on November 06, 2011, 04:56:04 pm
sweeet.  nice to have ya on the forum!!  That GVR4 is sweet!!  Any engine mods or just stock?

I got a lancer evo I GSR (imported) and a few turbo colts as well.

John Hartman on this forum owns a Galant AWD N/A 2.0L as well!  you and him will probably get along well ahahah

what part of canada are you moving to?


Cheers Brett. The engine has been rebuilt by the previous owner with forged pistons and rods. It has a BOV, a heavier clutch and a big bore exhaust system. I am getting the intercooler piping redone this week and fitting up some ID1000 injectors. Ill post some photos once its all back.

I bet an early shape Evo is rare in Canada! I have previously owned an Evo 2 for a short period of time. They are a weapon of a car. Yell out if you need any parts as there are a decent number of early Evos over here.
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Offline Ryan Gillespie

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2011, 06:04:50 pm »
Quote from: John Hartman on November 06, 2011, 05:01:43 pm
I have the shorter gear ratio too, and I wish I didn't because its too buzzy on the hiway, but it would be great in back road rallies etc.



Yeah agree it is way too shorter gearing. I have considered changing up to 3.545 ratio but it would be a heap of work.
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Offline daniel Dee

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2011, 10:03:44 am »
Welcome!!!
I would really like one of those electronic mufflers sold only in New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.xforce.com.au/about-varex-remote-control-sports-muffler.php
 
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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2011, 03:32:13 pm »
can i have one;)
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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2011, 11:15:14 am »
Quote from: daniel Dee on November 07, 2011, 10:03:44 am
Welcome!!!
I would really like one of those electronic mufflers sold only in New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.xforce.com.au/about-varex-remote-control-sports-muffler.php
 

There is the below 2nd hand Varex muffler for sale for NZ$200 (CAD$160). Only thing is its 2.5" inlet but if it did suit you I could send it over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/exhaust/auction-421527357.htm
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Offline John Hartman

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2011, 06:06:18 pm »
Ryan, for the gearing, if you wanted to, just change the tranny, rear end and tcase from a 1g DSM.  All bolt in, fairly cheap and not horribly hard to do.

Plus, over here you would easily be able to sell your "JDM" setup to someone who wanted that.
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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2011, 11:45:25 pm »
Quote from: Ryan Gillespie on November 08, 2011, 11:15:14 am
Quote from: daniel Dee on November 07, 2011, 10:03:44 am
Welcome!!!
I would really like one of those electronic mufflers sold only in New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.xforce.com.au/about-varex-remote-control-sports-muffler.php
 

There is the below 2nd hand Varex muffler for sale for NZ$200 (CAD$160). Only thing is its 2.5" inlet but if it did suit you I could send it over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/exhaust/auction-421527357.htm
Looking for 3" inlet dual outlet (New Zealand +64 9 5265021) or http://www.redlineperformance.co.nz/?action=products&type1=Exhaust&type2=Mufflers&type3=Remote%20control

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Offline John Hartman

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #10 on: November 10, 2011, 08:00:49 am »
those you linked are all $600!!
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06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs, Corksport, Cobb, Konig, Centric...
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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #11 on: November 10, 2011, 08:35:30 am »
Dans a baller like that.
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Offline Ryan Gillespie

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #12 on: November 10, 2011, 11:49:33 am »
Quote from: John Hartman on November 08, 2011, 06:06:18 pm
Ryan, for the gearing, if you wanted to, just change the tranny, rear end and tcase from a 1g DSM.  All bolt in, fairly cheap and not horribly hard to do.

Plus, over here you would easily be able to sell your "JDM" setup to someone who wanted that.

Cheers John. I did think of swapping it all out but the car is only a weekend driver so Ill just live with it. Plus I like the 4 bolt rear end with LSD!!
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Offline Ryan Gillespie

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #13 on: November 10, 2011, 11:51:06 am »
Quote from: daniel Dee on November 09, 2011, 11:45:25 pm
Quote from: Ryan Gillespie on November 08, 2011, 11:15:14 am
Quote from: daniel Dee on November 07, 2011, 10:03:44 am
Welcome!!!
I would really like one of those electronic mufflers sold only in New Zealand and Australia.
http://www.xforce.com.au/about-varex-remote-control-sports-muffler.php
 

There is the below 2nd hand Varex muffler for sale for NZ$200 (CAD$160). Only thing is its 2.5" inlet but if it did suit you I could send it over.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/performance/exhaust/auction-421527357.htm
Looking for 3" inlet dual outlet (New Zealand +64 9 5265021) or http://www.redlineperformance.co.nz/?action=products&type1=Exhaust&type2=Mufflers&type3=Remote%20control



The offer is there if you want me to send one over. No issues at all.
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Offline John Hartman

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Re: Newbie - Shifting to Canada from New Zealand
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2011, 12:49:50 pm »
Ryan you can get a 4bolt LSD in DSM gearing too, its on every DSM from 92 and up.
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86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km.  Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM, Full 3" exhaust, Cossie sway bar, 16" tires.
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs, Corksport, Cobb, Konig, Centric...
2018 VW Golf Alltrack turbo Tornado Red, 6mt, some free mods
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