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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
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November 2004
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Melb East
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April 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 05 February 2005 08:04
 
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nice car tiffany, always liked the mustang back on those celica's, muscle as.
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I Supported Toymods
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Wollongong
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June 2003
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 05 February 2005 08:56
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thats straight as a ruler Tiff. hmmm if i owned ur car id get a set of 14/15x8 deep dish rims. They look really mean when u chuck fattys on 'em.
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Location:
Ipswich
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October 2003
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 05 February 2005 10:20
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Glad to see the 18rg running well for you, hope it serves you, and the ra28 well 
Now to get my 28 on the road.
Matt
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Location:
Thornleigh sydney
Registered:
January 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 05 February 2005 10:30
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looks sweet!
maybe some day my NEW mx13 corona will beat u down the 1/4
no plans as yet to modify it, just cruze in it!,
and yes, for fun, i WILL take it down the 1/4!!!
cheers,
blake
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 05 February 2005 12:39
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yeah looking at the pictures i took with my brothers wheels, theyre not really what i want. i think i'll go maybe 15s, deep dish, some simmons or something similar. we sort of sat his new wheels up against my car and stood back and they looked heaps good. Ive just found a buyer for my corona, (well he found me) and so I'm gonna be able to buy new wheels, shocks and bushes for my celica. Then that just leaves the rust... for now anyways.
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Location:
Perth
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July 2004
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Location:
Tamworth
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August 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 06 February 2005 03:57
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hey, looks like a very nice clean car, looks kinda tasty with the KFC to.
How does the 18rg perform?
I cant wait till my 28 is on the road.
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 06 February 2005 04:31
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yeah it goes hard. its a top end kinda engine so from like 4000 it lights up.im really happy with the way its running at the moment, for a while there i was losing hope but my new distributor did the trick.
i think the interior is all original. maybe not the carpet though, that looks a little rough and its not fitted real good. my clock is constantly ticking (loudly) but it doesnt keep the time, it just goes at its own speed.
my seats consist mainly of duct tape, so im gonna keep an eye out for new ones.
ive got that teeny little multi-directional light in my car, i heard they are hard to come by. i think its great, on more than one occasion now ive accidently left it on all night but had no trouble starting up the next mornin cuz it uses next to no power.
ive got a tape player, bought the car with it, but im not motivated enough to install a good sound system cuz ive had two stolen already out of previous cars  the fun is just gone now.
oneday hopefully soon i'll get the interior up to scatch but i'd rather fix up the rust first.
i would LOVE my car black, but me dad reckons its too much of a hassle to change the colour of the car so i'll just respray it white. white would be my 2nd option anyway. its more practical than black too when you dont have air conditioning!!!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Lwr Templestowe, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 06 February 2005 06:46
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Mmmm KFC.
But yeah, nice car  .
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 08 February 2005 00:29
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Hey Tiffany,
Saw the car yesterday, very nice and I love the wood steerer.
The clocks have a pot type adjustment on the back of the housing to change the speed of them.
If you are gonna respray it then I would look at the colour of Rods "thetoyman75" Ta22. It is a metallic white and looks fantastic. That, some fat wheels and all red trim would make a very sweet ride.
Anthony
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Location:
Terrigal
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May 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 08 February 2005 00:43
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Very nice 28 there
I actually saw it in person 2 - 3 years ago when the old owner brought it around to my house. Looking much better now though especially with the new engine in there.
Loving all the 28s that are getting done up at the moment !
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 13 February 2005 05:53
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Nice 28 you've got there.
I reckon I'd be hooking up some kind of filter to that cam cover breather though, just so it doesn't stink and no crap gets in.
The steering wheel goes quite nicely in there doesn't it. My brother just picked up a woodgrain one for his red RA28.
That photo job makes it look a little ... different, isn't it.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sat, 26 February 2005 10:23
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you know you want this
but yeah nice car... i cant get over the mint dash work and the fact that your clock moves!
i have three and none work!~ on that the motors do but not the gears....guess ill try a clock smith or something
....nice one Tiff!
Nathan
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Location:
Castle Hill, Sydney
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 02:47
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Nathan- nice Shelby GT500 you got there!
Tiff- i think its time the 18-RG tradgedy gets released to the toymods public
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 11:19
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| jesseT18 wrote on Sun, 27 February 2005 13:47 |
Tiff- i think its time the 18-RG tradgedy gets released to the toymods public
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what 18rg tragedy? what's happened?!
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 21:24
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okay okay yeah shes off the road for now. on my way to the drags the other week something went wrong and i barely made it home that night. thought it was just the carbies but turns out it was bearings n stuff. we pulled the engine apart, gonna rebuild it good as new though. the crank, head, block, pistons and some other bits n pieces are in the trusted care of 'black bob' who's gonna acid dip n bore n strip n all that kind of stuff. then we gotta put it all back together again. all new gaskets n stuff then she should be good to go. i was really upset at first but i know its gonna run a hell of a lot better in the end. meanwhile, i am SO sick of trains! and walking!
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Location:
Land of Oz
Registered:
June 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 22:07
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Hi,
Nice car!
I bet you wished you hadn't sold the 'rona now - well, not until the '28 is back on the road.
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 23:12
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Sorry to hear that it turned out to be bearing problems , Was it the big ends?? I'm glad you decided not to run it at the drags, a thrashing would have done awefull things to your crank.
River..... so the 18RG's spit big ends too, I thing you'r gonna cop a little flac over this one 
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Sun, 27 February 2005 23:50
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Yeah mine popped a couple of rod bearings, thanks to a lack of oil and heavy cornering methinks (almost 2 years ago now)...
Nice car, sorry to hear about the engine. If it makes you feel better im STILL rebuilding mine!!
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 01:19
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| THE WITZL wrote on Mon, 28 February 2005 10:50 |
If it makes you feel better im STILL rebuilding mine!!
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Somehow I don't think your 2 year rebuild is gonna make her feel any better, catching public transport and all.
Ohh river, thats 2
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 01:54
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yeah its the big end bearing. the timing chain tensioner was badly worn too, which made chunks of rubber n stuff build up in the sump. the rings were worn but not too bad. my crank is fine, im lucky. rego runs out today! so we'll get this all back together as quick as possible. i got just a little problem with rust too- the floor has rusted through where the excellerator is bolted onto the floor. the areas not too big but we'll probably have to weld a plate on really soon. hmmm, its depressing, but nothing unfixable has come up, so i gotta stay positive. i seen written in some dudes signature "if it breaks, it needed replacing anyway"
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 02:19
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Hi,
It must of been one of Witzls old engines!!!!! He's the only person I know who has the ability to blew up these indestrucable motors.
Unlike the 1GGTE engine which is made of plastic - especially the bearings. 
Tiff, you should get Gold28 to do the bearing swap. I think he does one a month!
nyuk nyuk nyuk
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 02:37
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River beware, Karma is a very vengefull elephant.......
Ohh and did you see that funny looking rear bumper on Tiffs car. I honestly don't know how people can live with thoes shabby imported parts.
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 02:45
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| gold28 wrote on Mon, 28 February 2005 13:37 |
Ohh and did you see that funny looking rear bumper on Tiffs car. I honestly don't know how people can live with thoes shabby imported parts.
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That's what gives the car that extra bit of class over your average RA28. However, I will PM Jesse and see if he can get out the spanner set and remove that bumper for safe keeping.
seeyuzz
river
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Mon, 28 February 2005 10:45
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haha just noticed the dodgy temp sensor wire.
is it just me or does everyone use yellow for this?!
i just re-ran mine tonight..it was yellow/green stripe..lol
what doe syour temp guage sit on for normal peeps?
mine never went above 1/4 way from castle hill to penrith...i booted it plenty...1st drive and all.
Cheers
Nathan
PS sad to hear bout the motor tiff....but like you said it'll go a hell of alot harder now.
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August 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 01 March 2005 06:17
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sorry to hear bout that tiff..
i went past your house and saw it covered.. made me so sad to see it just sitting there covered..
hey jesse i have a great idea.. why dont u lend tiff your car..? hehe!
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Location:
Northwestern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 01 March 2005 10:53
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Oh shame about the engine Tiff, But she'll be back stronger than ever. I saw it under covers on sunday and wondered what was happening.
Gold28, River... are you 2 still at it??
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Location:
Land of Oz
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June 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 01 March 2005 11:15
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Hi,
| Lambolica wrote on Tue, 01 March 2005 21:53 |
Gold28, River... are you 2 still at it??
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Not for much longer. He couldn't take the taunts and is blubbering off to Europe somewhere. But, fear not, I'll track him down and find him, and then taunt him some more.
BAWAHAHAHAHAHA! 
seeyuzz
river
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Tue, 01 March 2005 21:04
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Anna- Thats a GREAT idea! haha cmon jesse...its jus sittin there, registered an all! i cant take much more of this walkin. i hurt my ankle n everything 
yeah i hate havin it jus sittin there covered, its so sad. Still havent heard from the crank guy bout my bits n pieces. but fingers crossed we'll get them back by this weekend then we can get started putting it all back together.
i miss my car
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Location:
Castle Hill, Sydney
Registered:
February 2004
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Wed, 18 May 2005 02:58
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*see up top for my update
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 18RG
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Wed, 18 May 2005 06:57
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YAY! glad to hear it's up and running again!
we all need a 28 get together!
***/me drools "ohhhhhh r a 2 8 ' s***
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Sun, 22 May 2005 06:27
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failed the rego check mainly because of rust! fixing the worst bits this weekend, here's some pictures
need springs too before i can take it back for a 2nd try.
anyone know where i can get a complete seal kit for my car?
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Location:
theres a castle on my hil...
Registered:
October 2003
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Sun, 22 May 2005 06:38
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I would try rare spares for the seal kit.
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 24 May 2005 07:13
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should be ready for attempted blue slip number 2 on thursday. thats pretty much my dead line as the 3 month unrego'd mark is friday. today i bought some new springs (yay)
and dad put paint on the fixed up bits
so fingers crossed we get it ready in time. the guy MUST pass it this time, if he doesnt i'll try cry until he passes it!
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Location:
melbourne
Registered:
February 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 24 May 2005 07:58
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good work... i hope u can get it!!!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 24 May 2005 10:35
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i don't have a daddy 
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Fri, 27 May 2005 03:07
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i drove to work today--LEGALLY!! for the first time in three months. it feels sooooooo gooood! it only JUST passed the rego check, the guy wasnt happy bout some of the hatch rust but couldnt really fail me a 2nd time cuz we had done SO much work to it in one week! that and he could probably see the sad desperation in my eyes!
so tonight will be the first night my car has been to my new house, as its been living at my parents house/wrecking yard!
well, just wanted to share my excitement with the toymods public, YAY! see you all on the road
Tiffany.
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Toymods Social Secretary
Location:
Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Fri, 27 May 2005 11:14
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ouch - that hatch rust looks bad I hope it gets fixed up good
i took mine for a run up and down my street a couple of weeks ago and have the bug back. There will be some "turbo 18rg rebuilding" going on with just a quikc set of new rings for the "detonation master" 18RG and then some rego.... and then a little bit of weekend driving!! yay! 
Of course the OTHER 18R-G project engine is still in research and parts procurement stages, but that's a long term thing and i would rather drive the car around than let it sit out the back unloved...
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
April 2004
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Sun, 29 May 2005 08:26
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wha?! you were there too!
you guys really have to make yourselves known.
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Mon, 30 May 2005 03:14
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yeah i saw your car! my appologies- i may have got some DROOL on it!! all the trim seems to be there (mine lacks) and the flares and side skirts are HOT! thumbs up, i'd like to see it in the daylight one day. i was parked over in the rocky dirty car park with all the rough cars, so you probably wouldnt have seen mine. maybe next time
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Location:
melbourne
Registered:
February 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Mon, 30 May 2005 09:21
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i am ur daddy
like wtf?
so hows the beast?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Mon, 30 May 2005 12:06
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were you there on the hill with like 10+ peeps?
coz i was only 2 metres behind left....they all seemed to know jess.
don't really expect to see other 28's out there (haven't seen one yet)but will keep an eye out now.
how bad is the hatch rust ... cos i may know where to get another one....
Good Luck!
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 31 May 2005 02:55
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nah i was sitting behind jesse's mates sorta to the right with my boyfriend. probably right next to you hhahaha!
my hatch isnt too bad. we're going to take out the window when ive got seals, then i'll know for sure how bad it is. the REALLY bad rust is around the boot seals. its going to need serious welding. above the hatch hinges theres rust which will need welding, and thats going to wreck my paint on the roof
we'll get it sorted. a lot of work to be done but thats the price you pay for a 28 year old car i guess!
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August 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 31 May 2005 03:51
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i love your car tiff..
just before u left the drifts we were walking to whitchys car and urs looked sooo hot just sitting there.. everytime i see u driving it im like im so jealous!
but yeah.. looking good!
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Tue, 31 May 2005 07:10
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cheers anna, we have to find you one!!
if you guys think my car is hot, you should see my bike
yes, im trapped in the 70's
haha i was born 20 years too late me thinks!
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Location:
SYDNEY
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August 2003
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Wed, 01 June 2005 10:52
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Nice Dragster bike, reminds me of the old days.Love the ra28s.
Keep the dream alive people.
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Location:
melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Thu, 02 June 2005 05:24
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nice bike man... always wanted one of them to modify... wanted a ride on lawn mower rear wheel on it (at the back) a nice 7" wide rim n like 225 or something lol... 
my teacher would let me construct it in the class! stupid bitch
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Brisbane
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March 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Thu, 02 June 2005 05:50
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nice lookin ra28! i like it in white too.. go the mini mustang
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Mon, 06 June 2005 02:49
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MY CARBIES ARE CURSED!! 
well i got four days of driving in before they carked it again. i HATE solexes. nothing but trouble it would seem. its kind of sad because we fully rebuilt the engine thinking that was the main reason my car was running bad, but turns out it was the carbies makin it run bad. still, the engine needed the rebuild so no regrets there.... but for now, will somebody please sell me a pair of webbers??? pretty please??
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Location:
melbourne
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February 2005
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Mon, 06 June 2005 23:38
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dang tuff break dude...
if i had some weber i would sell em but i dont- soz good luck hope u find some.
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Location:
Rooty Hill, NSW
Registered:
November 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Wed, 13 July 2005 09:01
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Time for an update me thinks!: After about 2 carby rebuilds with no improvement we decided to take out the petty tank, found some dodgy repair work which could have covered up a previous air leak, fixed that up and now she runs like a dream! The solexes are still causing greif but the petty tank was the culprit! I wanna fix a few more things up before i take it to the drags for a run but im really looking forward to it. I need to find where to get new jets for my carbies so if anyone knows that would be a great help. meanwhile, i'll see all you good people on the road 
Tiffany
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Location:
Castle Hill, Sydney
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Wed, 13 July 2005 09:29
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1971 crown wagon
VS
1977 RA28 celica!
its on!
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Location:
Madrid - Spain
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Wed, 13 July 2005 17:23
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Great to hear you got your issues sorted out. It will be nice to finally have it back on the road again.
I used to get my solex parts from a shop on paramatta road, about 1km city side of Strathfield. Can't remember their name but they were very helpfull and had the parts I needed in stock. It's on the right hand side as your going towards the city. Go for a drive and talk to them about it.
let us know how she performs at the drags and have heaps of fun.
Anthony
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Location:
Northwestern Sydney
Registered:
August 2002
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Wed, 13 July 2005 22:18
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I think that might be Frank Kleins workshop?!?
PM river on these forums and ask him where he had is Solexes done. He'll be more than happy to help anyone with an 18R-G.
Did you use a rebuilt Kit when you did the solexes over? I'm going to need 2 rebuild kits shortly myself.
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Location:
Castle Hill, Sydney
Registered:
February 2004
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Re: Tiffs RA28 (THE 18RG RESURRECTION!)
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Thu, 14 July 2005 05:54
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river got his carbs tuned at franks, which is where we took tiffs car last time
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