LeeT Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 i got bored sitting around this weekend so went out and bought a mitsi gto. an N/A so i can throw it around a bit http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy1.JPG http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy3.JPG http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy2.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 starting to look like a jap import forecourt at the moment:) http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy4.JPG http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy5.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Looks as though your free time would have been better spent tidying the front garden - cheaper too Looks like a nice example, suspension sits very high though, is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Looks as though your free time would have been better spent tidying the front garden - cheaper too LMFAO, I was gonna say there's plenty of toys in there, no need to buy a GTO They always do sit high for some reason, don't they have active suspension?? or is it just the rear wing I'm thinking of?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Looks as though your free time would have been better spent tidying the front garden - cheaper too Looks like a nice example, suspension sits very high though, is that normal? oi, leave my front garden alone. kids toys everywhere, they fill up my garage as well. suspension is a bit high but all the cars i looked at were the same. i might lower it one day if i can be bothered. all my moneys being spent on the supe at the moment. anyone know what wheels they are? they are carbon fibre spokes and supposed to be polished rims but are a bit dull at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle kev Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 They do have active suspension but it only makes it stiffer, it does'nt lower the car. (When im bored i sleep !!!) kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Its on stilts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DET Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 what's it like to drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've always liked the look of the GTO, always thought they looked a bit wide though what's it like size wise compared to the supe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by tbourner I've always liked the look of the GTO, always thought they looked a bit wide though what's it like size wise compared to the supe? it actually looks bigger than the supe but when side by side my supra dwarfs it. i will post a pic side by side in a minute. it drives nice and it is actually front wheel drive, handles really well. i believe the active suspension is the twin turbo only and yes it only firms the damping up not lowers it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraRuss Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 alright for some "hmmm, i'm bored. think i'll go buy a car to piss about in" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 side by side http://hometown.aol.co.uk/LEE2SARE/newtoy6.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DET Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I'll take the supra please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 let me guess non of the cars fit in the garage....... even when it's empty. wish i had that problem....bored what shall i do i know i'll buy a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by cashpoint let me guess non of the cars fit in the garage....... even when it's empty. wish i had that problem....bored what shall i do i know i'll buy a car. spot on with the garage. its full of toys and bmw parts anyway. why do they bother building garages that size and put a pillar exactly where you open the door:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 it drives nice and it is actually front wheel drive Now I'm *sure* all GTOs are 4 wheel drive? Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Lee sell it and go get your turbo kit , they are piles of poohh , i only worked on one a while ago , horrible cars !!!! dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jamie Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've never been the GTO's greatest fan, but they do have a kind of mean look to them.....and they do have pop up headlights which is always very cool. It's strange really because I've noticed a couple on the roads recenlty, and I hadn't seen any about for ages. If you don't mind me asking, how much did u pick it up for? Cheers Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by dude Lee sell it and go get your turbo kit , they are piles of poohh , i only worked on one a while ago , horrible cars !!!! dude:flame Dev dont worry mate, im still getting the turbo kit. ideally looking to do the turbo in late summer so now i have another car whilst supes off the road SEB... its definitely front wheel drive. i think you'll find they are all 4 wheel steer not 4 wheel drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Leett, I know you have one, and I don't want to seem arrogant or anything, but I can guarantee 100% that all GTOs/3000GTs have both 4 wheel steer and permanent 4 wheel drive, somewhere around the 45/55 split. Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Unless you live in the US that is, where the base specs had FWD. Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 Originally posted by Seb Leett, I know you have one, and I don't want to seem arrogant or anything, but I can guarantee 100% that all GTOs/3000GTs have both 4 wheel steer and permanent 4 wheel drive, somewhere around the 45/55 split. Seb your making ME wonder now, when i was looking there was a few that said FWD in the adverts and they were all n/a so just assumed. i will have closer look tomorrow but the gtouk forums said (im fairly sure) that it was only the turbos that were 4WD. it will be an added bonus if it is. i will let you know:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 It appears that they all have 4wd, but they might not all have 4ws. Was just leafing through the GTO UK forum I'd dig out my GTO buying guide from Japanese Performance, but I'd be searching till tomorrow. Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Nice one mate, i'd love two Jap cars, the GTO's look very big if not a bit hasslehoff lol How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking? I'm hoping i can afford a 205 GTI for next winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted April 13, 2004 Author Share Posted April 13, 2004 SEB. it seems you were right and i was (cough cough ahem)wrong. i have the JPbuyers guide and analysis and it doesnt tell you wether they are both 4wd but it does seem they are cheers mate ..lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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