So, just joined after 10 years of 80 ownership. I’ve lurked for years and gained a huge amount from researching the threads - thank you to all active contributors.
So, following a format posted by Andrew…
I’m Oli
I have a 1993 VX 12v 80 with 328k and a stunning amount of service history. I bought it for £800 but have done a lot of work on it…
It’s pretty much stock except the rear sliding windows have been changed for the single piece ones and I replaced the cloth interior for leather from a newer 80 so it now also has heated and electric front seats (wiring looms was in place).
Oil changed every 5k and uses very little oil - I’ve done the BEB - they showed some wear but nothing too worrying, refurbished the turbo and injectors. As well as the normal front axle rebuilds. Returns 27-29 MPG. It’s in excellent condition.
As for plans…I’m considering valve stem seals (small amount of blue smoke for first mile on start up - Julian says normal but it still annoys me), also considering diff refurb, suspension lift (bigger tyres?), roof platform, roof tent, and retrofit of AC. I’m not sure what my long term plan is - I’d love to overland but also love having it full of family. It’s great with 5 bikes and a surf board but really lacking AC! Also considering a 3inch exhaust and intercooler. Would be grateful for views on either.
Horn has just recently stopped working but I’m going to resolve that shortly. I get a slight juddering from NSF ABS sensor when braking from 5 to 0 mph but I’ve tried everything to get rid of that so am just bearing with it for now.
That’s it for now - thanks for having me!
So, following a format posted by Andrew…
I’m Oli
I have a 1993 VX 12v 80 with 328k and a stunning amount of service history. I bought it for £800 but have done a lot of work on it…
It’s pretty much stock except the rear sliding windows have been changed for the single piece ones and I replaced the cloth interior for leather from a newer 80 so it now also has heated and electric front seats (wiring looms was in place).
Oil changed every 5k and uses very little oil - I’ve done the BEB - they showed some wear but nothing too worrying, refurbished the turbo and injectors. As well as the normal front axle rebuilds. Returns 27-29 MPG. It’s in excellent condition.
As for plans…I’m considering valve stem seals (small amount of blue smoke for first mile on start up - Julian says normal but it still annoys me), also considering diff refurb, suspension lift (bigger tyres?), roof platform, roof tent, and retrofit of AC. I’m not sure what my long term plan is - I’d love to overland but also love having it full of family. It’s great with 5 bikes and a surf board but really lacking AC! Also considering a 3inch exhaust and intercooler. Would be grateful for views on either.
Horn has just recently stopped working but I’m going to resolve that shortly. I get a slight juddering from NSF ABS sensor when braking from 5 to 0 mph but I’ve tried everything to get rid of that so am just bearing with it for now.
That’s it for now - thanks for having me!
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