2nd Hi.....

outback jack · **August 04, 2019, 09:42:23**

Well early last year I bought a FD Wagon Diesel. Thanks to the Army ramming it, it was written off.

Fast Forward to now. Just bought this little beauty. Has few kms 200k. Has one owner with books, full service history. However they lived on a rural property. So is dusty everywhere. The cabin air filter I dont think has been changed since new.....
Hope to add cruise control and audio controls. Plus few other things. Engine bay was filthy

outback jack · **Reply #1: August 04, 2019, 09:44:53**

More pics

outback jack · **Reply #2: August 04, 2019, 09:47:06**

tw2005 · **Reply #3: August 04, 2019, 09:54:01**

What was the salvage value of the write off? I guess you did not keep it for spares, could have used it's wiring to do the fogs and cruise conversion

mickd · **Reply #4: August 04, 2019, 10:11:37**

Hi again OBJ,
that cabin filter looks like the twin from daughters FD

outback jack · **Reply #5: August 04, 2019, 10:24:37**

Never got option to keep first one. Not sure where it went.

Not worry about the bumper spots. But keen on Audio and Cruise control on the steering wheel. Just got to work out how to wiring it all up etc.

tw2005 · **Reply #6: August 04, 2019, 11:12:41**

Quote from: outback jack on August 04, 2019, 10:24:37

Never got option to keep first one. Not sure where it went.

Not worry about the bumper spots. But keen on Audio and Cruise control on the steering wheel. Just got to work out how to wiring it all up etc.

audio is easy, plug and play. , cruise, not sure. there will be switches missing from the brake and clutch pedals I would think

96700-2L2504X audio control
96700-2L3504X cruise
56190-2L500 harness

93490-2H300 clock spring

these are for SLX with audio and cruise

Dazzler · **Reply #7: August 04, 2019, 12:04:58**

Cool. Bit of dirt never hurt anybody... I used to eat it when I was 3

The Gonz · **Reply #8: August 04, 2019, 13:48:29**

Quote from: Dazzler on August 04, 2019, 12:04:58

Cool. Bit of dirt never hurt anybody... I used to eat it when I was 3

... and look at you now: no gluten, lactose or peanut allergies!

Dazzler · **Reply #9: August 04, 2019, 21:11:28**

Quote from: The Gonz on August 04, 2019, 13:48:29

Quote from: Dazzler on August 04, 2019, 12:04:58
Cool. Bit of dirt never hurt anybody... I used to eat it when I was 3
... and look at you now: no gluten, lactose or peanut allergies!

The fact I'm on 15 tablets a day (soon to be at least 16) just to keep myself functioning is probably a complete coincidence...

outback jack · **Reply #10: August 05, 2019, 10:19:12**

Got RWC and Rego today. So new plates etc

Dazzler · **Reply #11: August 05, 2019, 10:31:02**

Quote from: outback jack on August 05, 2019, 10:19:12

Got RWC and Rego today. So new plates etc

It's all happening then.

outback jack · **Reply #12: August 05, 2019, 13:55:07**

Yes

Other car is VE Calais V V8, but enjoy driving the i30.

Probably wont do much to it. But would like cruise, maybe small light bar as I do travel at night. Maybe some mags. Will see. I bought it cheap and don't want to over capitalise.

Dazzler · **Reply #13: August 05, 2019, 23:01:48**

Quote from: outback jack on August 05, 2019, 13:55:07

Yes

Other car is VE Calais V V8, but enjoy driving the i30.

Probably wont do much to it. But would like cruise, maybe small light bar as I do travel at night. Maybe some mags. Will see. I bought it cheap and don't want to over capitalise.

We had a 2014 VF Calais V V6 for 2 years (lovely car and the V8 would be nicer) but I'm guessing the CW would use around half the fuel or maybe even a bit less than half. The torque of the diesel stops them feeling gutless even when you get out of a much more powerful car.

A set of cheap alloys from somewhere like Bob Janes will transform the looks of the car. Sometimes they special out the smaller sizes from around 100 each. We tried two different styles on the wife's CW. Plenty of 2nd hand wheels on Gumtree and Ebay but they can be an unknown quantity.

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;pic=12

outback jack · **Reply #14: August 06, 2019, 10:42:07**

Will keep a look out for some.

It idles at about 1k, is this normal? Seems a bit high?

Dazzler · **Reply #15: August 06, 2019, 11:29:15**

Quote from: outback jack on August 06, 2019, 10:42:07

Will keep a look out for some.

It idles at about 1k, is this normal? Seems a bit high?

Does seem high. Been around 9 years since we had our CRDi but i'm thinking 750 - 800 rpm idle once it settles down.

outback jack · **Reply #16: August 07, 2019, 03:18:28**

Cheers.

I haven't checked air filter yet. So will check that, I am waiting for previous owner to send me the service history. Probably do service on it. Fuel, Oil and Air Filter.
Also going to put some F10 or similar into tank.

Even it hasnt, might even do a coolant change over as well. It could be ten years old.

Dazzler · **Reply #17: August 07, 2019, 06:02:24**

Quote from: outback jack on August 07, 2019, 03:18:28

Cheers.

I haven't checked air filter yet. So will check that, I am waiting for previous owner to send me the service history. Probably do service on it. Fuel, Oil and Air Filter.
Also going to put some F10 or similar into tank.

Even it hasnt, might even do a coolant change over as well. It could be ten years old.

Sounds wise. If you are doing the labour yourself not to much cost in the consumables.

outback jack · **Reply #18: August 14, 2019, 10:17:29**

Would like also maybe spice it up a bit, make it a bit more individual

I like the European Rear Spoiler etc

Dazzler · **Reply #19: August 14, 2019, 10:35:42**

Quote from: outback jack on August 14, 2019, 10:17:29

Would like also maybe spice it up a bit, make it a bit more individual

I like the European Rear Spoiler etc

Some guy I know

put a video on you tube about fitting a spoiler to a CW. I don't know how hard it will be to source one now?

Fitting a CW Spoiler.wmv - YouTube

outback jack · **Reply #20: August 18, 2019, 12:09:14**

Interesting...

Just got back from 1200 round trip. Getting about 900km to tank. Found few other things that need sorting. Front struts and brakes shutter. So think might need to rotors

The Gonz · **Reply #21: August 18, 2019, 12:54:55**

Quote from: Dazzler on August 14, 2019, 10:35:42

Some guy I know

Is that the same as the hatch spoiler?

Dazzler · **Reply #22: August 18, 2019, 22:32:56**

Quote from: The Gonz on August 18, 2019, 12:54:55

Quote from: Dazzler on August 14, 2019, 10:35:42
Some guy I know

Is that the same as the hatch spoiler?

I think they may be slightly different in dimensions but would be same method of attachment, ,.