Right, details time.

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It's not really a new car, to me at least, it's actually been in the fold for some time.

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Pete and I purchased a UK Rev 5 NA some time back, with a view tidying it up, resolving any issues and selling it.

After a good scrub we discovered it was a really nice, solid and clean little car.

It needed a few bits doing to it, which I've listed below, but it's a great example of a completely stock Rev 5.

While deep into deliberating about buying Z cars it dawned on me that all I really want is a project to tinker with.

Given my impending plans to develop property etc it would make zero sense to tie up

£30k in a 240Z right now.

One day just not now.

I think it changes your relationship with a car when you spend increasing amount of money on them, to me at least.

It feels like more of a burden, like it needs to be perfect and reward you in some way for everything you've spent.

Which previously they ultimately never felt they did.

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Anyway, here it is, in all it's stock NA glory.

This is before most of the work below was done:




List what Pete's done so far
(here's been a busy boy!):


Full clay bar, wash and polish.

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New heater control gear.

It was stuck shut, causing head gasket type symptoms.

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Replaced coolant
New leads
New battery
New gearbox, as the old one didn't like 5th
New clutch
Oil level sensor disconnected and linked out
Mot.

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No advisories
New rear caliper and brake bleed
New license plates

Learning lessons from Mule I and II, I'll be approaching this differently.

Initially I just plan on using it and enjoying what is a great little car.

When I do decide to meddle

(it's inevitable

) my priority is creating a solid and fully sorted foundation.

After that I may start looking at power, if it's actually deemed necessary.

If it is deemed necessary that's likely to be in the form of minor mods to the 3S engine, such as fitting an ACIS spacer, EGR delete

(this will likely happen within 24 hours of me getting it!

) and improved induction.

If I decide to go further the bits will be sold and a V6 lump will be fitted.

Possibly with an extra little something attached to it.

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My plans in the short term are:


Collect it.

It's way down in the south, residing at Chez Mason.

Waxoyl EVERYTHING.

Well, it's belly at least

Bring it home and use it while the weather's good: Main priority
Tidy up any small little niggles etc
Coilovers
Replace the wheels.

I have a set in mind already

Chassis tweaks.

Such as bracing, polybushing and full geo.

Handling before power this time!

I'm undecided about changing the body styling.

I think it's likely to remain a properly stanced and stock looking car.

A complete contrast to my other cars, which is part of the appeal.

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So yeah, Mule VI is born.

This thread is alive again.

I play with cars, ramble about it all and upload loads of photos.

Business as usual
