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Old 01-21-2021, 09:43 PM
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I will include pictures of the car in replies soon and about the whole build, its also a youtube series for me, i will add that too if you are interested.
Yes, photos would be great.

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...it starts immediatetly cold, warm.
That is a very good sign indicating that the compression is good.

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In the front suspension, is there any tricks to get the shock out of its tube easily?
Are you talking about the gland nut?

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Is there any company that makes aftermarket hood hinges? Mine is already broken and welded but i want a better looking solution.
Best bet is to find some good ones at the junk yard.

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Which trim, engine, trans combination got the longer rear ends? I am looking for the 3.31 mainly but the second longest is in sight too. Maybe some of you have one that i could buy in Europe.
http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-90...Identification

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-90...AxleRatioTable (NOTE: Europe might be different?)

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How can i repair the gauge cluster on these? My speedo, the Rpm works sometimes, and the kilometer counter does not at all (probably the gear inside) but the others are electric problem, also the fuel gauge does not work at all.. is there any solutions for these? Rewire the cluster maybe? Are there replacement part for it?
What year? The Yazuki or either VDO units require different treatments. Often these problems are from cold solder joints.

https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-9...rchangeability

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About the suspension, are there any cons for polyuretane bushings? Which should or shouldnt i get?
Do some searching on turbobricks.com forum; they have covered this extensively.

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Are there any not that stiff coilover option? Its gonna be a daily driver so it should be confortable still.
Also find at turbobricks.com. Several there run coilovers, for autox, drifting, rally, etc. Also there are fabricators that sell coilover kits and more.
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