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Registered: March 2005
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GZ20 SOARER
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Wed, 16 March 2005 09:42
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Hey hows it goin.
O just recently got my first car after looking for a GZ series for ages. I finally picked up my little gem, an 1989 Toyota soarer 2lt twin turbo limited. This thing is awesome and everything i expected plus its only got 42000 original kms on it.
But now I have a few questions.
1: I am really after some side skirts for this thing. Anyone have some idea's. I think soarers really look silly without them.
2: On the right hand side of the steering wheel on the dash, next to the button for the fog lights, there is a button that has "A/D" on it. Does anyone know what this does. I have not been able to work this one out.
3: How does the cruise control lever work?
4: I think the gear on the drivers side electric window is screwed. Anyone know what part code or car that had a similar gear on it and where to get it.
Finally does anyone know where I can get some replacement lenses for the front indicators. I want to change them to clear ones with orange globes.
Thanks very much guys.
Catch, Rob
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Location: Bunbury, W.A.
Registered: January 2005
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Wed, 16 March 2005 10:46
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I can't help you with the other Q's but about the skirts, look for some factory MZ20 skirts, that is what I'm after at the moment, and don't forget the rear pods too .
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Location: Central Coast, NSW
Registered: February 2005
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Wed, 16 March 2005 12:59
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Big Rob wrote on Wed, 16 March 2005 20:42 |
2: On the right hand side of the steering wheel on the dash, next to the button for the fog lights, there is a button that has "A/D" on it. Does anyone know what this does. I have not been able to work this one out.
3: How does the cruise control lever work?
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having just bought a GZ20 soarer yesterday i was wondering the same thing about those two questions.
the cruise control lever is the stalk coming off the RH side of the steering wheel column (on mine anyway)
i think the A/D button is linked with the cruise control, either that or it was just a funny coincidence, but with that button ON and when you move the cruise lever to the left, the lever moves a little further and you feel the car start to power itself.
not exactly sure how i got it working but ive tried it a few times and had cruise control working. not sure the precise sequence, but try that out.
if im just talking out of my ass and i luckily stumbled across how to do it, someone else please point it out
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Location: Perth, WA
Registered: June 2002
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Thu, 17 March 2005 02:09
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to use cruise control..
u make sure that a/d switch is to on first. a green light should appear. then when you are driving click the cruise control leaver up. pushing it down stalls cruise control and braking or pulling the leaver towards you turns it off. now use the leaver to accelerate and decelerate while driving!
that reminds me, need to check if my cruise conrol still works after the manual conversion....
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I supported Toymods
Location: Adelaide
Registered: July 2004
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Thu, 17 March 2005 06:30
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sadly you will have a lot of trouble finding side skirts
japanese import parts had some a while back and i never had the cash for them and then when i did they were sold
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Registered: March 2005
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Thu, 17 March 2005 10:48
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Thanks for the replies guys!
Yeah i was driving down the free way to day trying to work the cruise control but hitting the lever didn't do anything and it wasn't till i got home that i realized maybe the A/D switch had something to do with it.
Yeah I am after the factory side skirts as i believe they look the best but if I'm feeling rich one day and cannot find any factory ones there is always bomex. The skirts are on the list before the rear pods. MR 1G-GTE do you remember how much those skirts were going for by they way.
Ohh I just got a thermo fan to replace that freaking "wooshy" sounding mechanical one. Now thats one thing crossed of the long list of things that are going to be done.
I plan on getting about 415Hp out of that little 2lt. Sounds like fun doesn't it!
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I supported Toymods
Location: Adelaide
Registered: July 2004
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Thu, 17 March 2005 12:56
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the skirts were about $275 delivered if i remeber correctly
and 415hp thats a crapload of power for a 1G, doable but it will cost very large $$$$!
in my opinion you would be better off going for a 1JZ or 2JZ conversion, although the initial cost might be high you will have a better overall package for tourque considering the heavy chassis of the GZ20.
I was in the process of building a high horsepower package for my 1GGTE when I decided to go for the 1JZ instead as the 1G was always going to be a 1G and a very highly strung motor that would most probably not last me as long as I needed it too.
But its your cash i suppose...good luck with it
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Registered: March 2005
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Thu, 17 March 2005 23:24
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Well in the end it isnt going to be too much for the 415HP since most of the fabrication will be done by myself and a friend. And some of the parts will be sourced through e-bay so its going to be cheaper than what you expect.
The new headers will be and made by us along with the full 3inch back exhaust with high flow cat and muffler. I wanted to do twin 2.5inch all the wy back with twin dumpers but after looking under the car i believe the fuel tank is in the way so I wil have to go back to a single. The addition of a new intercooler and custom intake(the intake done by us), plus a new turbo and and an f-con plus other minor little pieces will eventuate in about 415Hp.
Now i want to lower it. Hey does anyone know when lowering your car instead of compressing the springs or getting lowering springs can you shorten the shocks?
Thanks guys
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I supported Toymods
Location: Adelaide
Registered: July 2004
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Re: GZ20 SOARER
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Fri, 18 March 2005 00:33
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if you want to lower the car give japanese motorsport a call on 0882606919 as they have a set of adjustable damper shocks with lowered RSR springs for sale.
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