My Sprinters

[RolandGTV85]

Hey people's these are my cars. The ADM was my first Sprinter which I sold ages ago and the other two are my current JDM models.

ADM was 1983 and mint (original stock), minor rust under bumpers, clean interior. Did a 100kw red top conversion and adj Koni's front and standard Koni rears.

Then after Selling that I missed it and imported a 1985 GTV Levin (with electric sunroof =P), had what very little rust cut out and full panda respray in original color, has TRD extractors, TRD racing suspension Springs and shocks, 2 way TRD LSD, fender and engine braces and rear under brace.only thing missing was the rear parcel shelf which I bought new off Ken at infinate. I then bought the rims and window fins and a few other bits and peices. And you can see the end result.

I then Found an untouched un-molested orginal condition 1983 JDM Trueno been driven by some old guy who had no idea what it was. Absolutly mint, always garaged. Approchaed him and bought it and will be my next project. I have kept my Levin in original contidion as possible so I mite go something a little more extravagent with the Trueno.

Tell me what you guys think.

*** Gunna write up a list of extra's that are on the Levin. Has lots and lots of interesting bits and peices. Will put a list of parts up that I've added as well (mostly genuine bits so nothing too exciting) ;) update shortly

Cheers
Roland

[Matty-b]

wow nice, more pics of the red levin, thats awesome

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (matty-b @ Apr 12 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=517065)</div>
wow nice, more pics of the red levin, thats awesome[/b]
I'll Try n get some more pictures up this week

[Sherlock]

Holy...SHIT!

They are both off there chops mint looking. So nice, I'm so jealous. :teehee:

[GUN METAL]

Nice , nice , FREAKING NICE !!!

[riojin]

i can't beliveve that guy was driving the trueno not knowing what it was. lucky lucky find especially being a zenki

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (riojin @ Apr 14 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=517652)</div>
i can't beliveve that guy was driving the trueno not knowing what it was. lucky lucky find especially being a zenki[/b]


Yeah the guys has owned it for 14 years! I'm so surprised he had it that long without know what it was. and the interior is as mint as you can get. no cracks scratches or anything, all original. Ill try and get a interior photo later this week.

[v-tec]

Cool Two jdm 86's, gotta be happy with that

Looks awesome mate

[ukato]

Love that red one!
Looks so similar to mine, just not two-tone

[JDM-086]

1 of the cleanest/honest 86's on the forum

[GUN METAL]

That first pic reminds me of a scene in Initial D i think its episode 5 or 6 where Iggy dreams of the two eight sixes him with the red Levin and Tak with the Panda Trueno

[RolandGTV85]

I'm wondering if I should keep the Trueno Zenki or upgrade to Kouki style?? Ive already bought a new kouki bumper and corner lights but now I'm thinking of keeping it original zenki. Kouki looks better but keeping it original is more my thing....

What are everybodys thoughts?

[JDM-086]

unless u intend to start modifying it and such i suggest keeping it original and standard

or change it but keep all the original zenki bits. depends a lot on what you plan for the car.

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JDM-086 @ Apr 16 2008, 01:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=518782)</div>
unless u intend to start modifying it and such i suggest keeping it original and standard

or change it but keep all the original zenki bits. depends a lot on what you plan for the car.[/b]

well its a base model 3ac engine so I will be doing an engine change but will be 4ag NA lightly tuned

[JDM-086]

aaah so its an ae85?

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JDM-086 @ Apr 16 2008, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=518787)</div>
aaah so its an ae85?[/b]

Yes it is

[JDM-086]

mod it like crazy then :) kouki. or restore it as a zenki 86 and upgrade all the bits?

[aaron_drift]

Awesome car bro.

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JDM-086 @ Apr 16 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=518792)</div>
mod it like crazy then :) kouki. or restore it as a zenki 86 and upgrade all the bits?[/b]


Hmmm yeah I'm thinking of staying Zenki and keeping it as a sleeper if anything. All the usual ADM mods everyone does I will do, suspension engine etc. Keep everything neat and tidy.

[ukato]

INITIAL D REPLICA!!!!!

[Shahzan]

Any chance you can upload more of the Trueno? the interior coz i wanna see people's trueno interior... coz i need 2 refurnish mine....

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shahzan @ Apr 22 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=521198)</div>
Any chance you can upload more of the Trueno? the interior coz i wanna see people's trueno interior... coz i need 2 refurnish mine....[/b]

Sure Ill put some up today or tomorrow, Its exacally the same as the aussie interior as far as I'm aware though. mines just mint

[riojin]

zenki trueno is worth more because of all the initial d fanboys out there. i personally love the kouki trueno look more.

think for yourself and do it up for yourself, its your car. otherwise ill be happy to purchase it off you.

[Shahzan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RolandGTV85 @ Apr 22 2008, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=521318)</div>
Sure Ill put some up today or tomorrow, Its exacally the same as the aussie interior as far as I'm aware though. mines just mint[/b]

thanx dude.... hope 2 c d pics soon

[RolandGTV85]

Few more pics as requested

My New rims =P need a paint and new tyres though =/

[JDM-086]

now theres something u don't see everyday ....AUTO!!! :unsure:

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JDM-086 @ Apr 30 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=524825)</div>
now theres something u don't see everyday ....AUTO!!! :unsure:[/b]

haha yerrp, T50 ready to go in though =P

[hatstand]

surely be worth keeping it auto just for its rarity here.

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hatstand @ Apr 30 2008, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=524845)</div>
surely be worth keeping it auto just for its rarity here.[/b]
It seriously has crossed my mind for an auto daily driver........ My gtv is exacally how I want it so a nice comfortable daily as an auto isnt so bad.

[shorty]

i envy you! not one but TWO immaculate JDM's

is auto rare for trueno?

what did both set u back?

and +1 for more pics :D

[import_love]

Very nice! i want one! or both

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jarryd @ May 1 2008, 07:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=525291)</div>
i envy you! not one but TWO immaculate JDM's

is auto rare for trueno?

what did both set u back?

and +1 for more pics :D[/b]


Ive probably spent about $20k (including purchase) on the Levin, rims, new lights, window visors, original steering wheel, new paint etc and other extra parts to get it back as original as possible and I think the outcome is great.

The trueno I got lucky, got it cheap! Going to be my next project, just starting to aquire bits and peices as per the above rims. I've never seen a auto trueno before but I'm I've seen auto ADM levins....

[Shahzan]

u liv in perth?

whereabouts?

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shahzan @ May 5 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=526630)</div>
u liv in perth?

whereabouts?[/b]


I'm North Metro

[Shahzan]

ohhhhhh

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shahzan @ May 5 2008, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=527014)</div>
ohhhhhh[/b]


are you near maylands? mtlawley?

[Hally]

pimp cars man whats the auto go like lol first 1 i have seen and only heard about 1 other..

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Hally @ May 7 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=527790)</div>
pimp cars man whats the auto go like lol first 1 i have seen and only heard about 1 other..[/b]

Thanks man, its nothing to get excited about (3ac) but its smooth and comfortable. After driving my hard ass suspension Levin everyday its very nice to drive haha

[timmeh12]

you lucky lucky man hah

[RolandGTV85]

As most of you will already know, I've decided to Kouki up my AE85 Trueno, Hell.... something to do. (details below, click the link on my signature)

Gave the old Levin a full service. Radiator was fooked and replaced with a brand new one and My O2 sensor from the looks of it hasnt been working since long before I bought the car. Temporarily. unless I have no problems i have subbed an GT4 celica O2 sensor which seems to do the trick. No wonder i was getting bugger all km to the tank before.... :sweat:
Car is running sweet as at the moment but I feel as if I want a bit more power. aint changing the levin so i might consider a more powerful engine for the Trueno.

Anyhoo, bored as usual, keeping you updated with my boring irrelevent stories. updated the pics as well...... old ones didnt work

[Shahzan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RolandGTV85 @ May 5 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=527075)</div>
are you near maylands? mtlawley?[/b]

Know where is Mt. Pleasent?
next to it,,, Brentwood....

[RolandGTV85]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shahzan @ Sep 16 2008, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=589201)</div>
Know where is Mt. Pleasent?
next to it,,, Brentwood....[/b]


ehhh dunno where that is....?

[Saikou]

owah very nice love that levin.!!!

[Shahzan]

Its at leech highway,,,, at the bullcreek train station area....