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Title: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Thotos on January 26, 2008, 09:02:12 PM (http://www.motortrader.com.my/images/db_images/sp103086.jpg)
FIAT 131 RACING 2.0 (M) 1979 RM35K -, 2doors, immaculate body, twin weber, ori b/kits, very gd cond., call 017-885 5065 (Loc. P.JAYA) Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: mirafioriman on January 26, 2008, 09:19:29 PM Someone who is moving to Malaysia has posted a link to this on the Fiat Motor Club website. I don't know if he is a member of this forum, but I told him to check it out just in case. Didn't see the price when I liiked but I do now. Apparently you divide by about 6.5 which makes it about ?5400
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on January 26, 2008, 10:07:10 PM ah yes thats me,off to set up in KL first week in march.....this 131 looks promising, and could be the car for me,a friend hopefully is gona find out more about it this week....the asian market cars were'nt dumbed downwere they? smogged or otherwise ? i guess they were modified for use in the tropics? any info on that?.
cheers,dave Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Baja141 on January 31, 2008, 01:06:33 PM The owner phone number +60193332144 Mr Ramli. A nice chap.
You may call him direct. The number given earlier belongs to his son. When I saw the number displayed, I thought it belongs to another owner. The car is in tip top condition. His Alfasud Ti silver colour is also up for sale. Another? Escort with RS2000 motor & drivelines for track use, he'll keep that. You'll enjoy seeing the car once you meet him later. Good luck, Dave. Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on January 31, 2008, 01:18:33 PM ah thank you for the info !!...my Friend was going today,but heavy rain=traffic chaos in KL so she gave up...... ::).....well if its meant for me it will be still there......nice to hear its tip top.
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on February 01, 2008, 12:34:00 PM (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4/126dave_2006/131enginebay.jpg)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4/126dave_2006/131motor.jpg) couple of shots.....any comments apart from the obvious missing aircleaner etc?..i notice most fixings changed to allen heads.... Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Thotos on February 01, 2008, 02:35:58 PM Looks great! :o
The radiator is non-standard with two cooling fans fitted but I suppose that's needed in Malaysia. Or was that standard factory setup in hot countries? Interesting dipstick modification too. I suggest the first time you change the oil you measure the amount going into the engine and then make sure the dipstick marks are correct. The brake fluid reservoir is non standard so I suppose the master cylinder is a non-Fiat item. Maybe the brakes have been uprated? Cam wheels are non standard but are they adjustable? Has the engine been modified (other than the obvious twin carburettors)? Strange venturi inserts in the carbs. I would fit a set of trumpets on there and some air filtration. So, is it now yours Dave? Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on February 01, 2008, 02:56:20 PM (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4/126dave_2006/th_512MBPictures040.jpg) (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k4/126dave_2006/512MBPictures040.jpg)
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Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Baja141 on February 02, 2008, 06:51:50 AM For rare stuff like this .. if my heart says I want it, I'll ask my friend to put the downpayment, lock the transaction from going to someone else and I'll sleep well for a month ;)
For those little things, I'll come back and solve later ;) .. Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: mirafioriman on February 02, 2008, 11:23:06 AM Looks like a good one. A lot of money in my opinion, but I only buy cheap cars! If you are serious about buying a good sport for use in your new home, I would say like is said above go for it! If someone else gets there first I am sure you will be disappointed!
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on February 02, 2008, 12:01:35 PM it is pricy by uk standards,but it also looks quite good from the pics at least.....i know from bitter experience how much a 'bargain' car can cost in the end after restoration ::).........sometimes its better to just pay and drive.........
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: mirafioriman on February 02, 2008, 12:12:39 PM It is certainly a lot less hassle! Also often restored cars are never as good as original examples. It takes very good facilities, parts and skills to do as good a job as the factory. Also it is nice to be able to drive your car around and not just look at it in the garage!
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on February 02, 2008, 12:22:57 PM I agree,on the subject of restoration, this car will need some tlc to make it really sharp i think,but a light ongoin resto is fine,so,whats the parts availiblity like for the sport?, the car will get close inspection tomorrow hopefully and i may need a couple of items to take down with me,(i have a container booked for the house stuff) for example it seems the dash board has a crack/split in it,and the steering wheel is a bit tired, anyone out there with a hoard of sport parts? ;D
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Baja141 on February 03, 2008, 01:17:04 PM Don't worry Dave, later on we can have a good journey along Karak Highway with other 131 owners looking for dashboard, or maybe another project car ::) ;D
Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on February 03, 2008, 01:30:58 PM ah thanks....mmm project car....dont tempt me !!!a 600 or 850 could be on the cards...as for the 131, the owner tells me the car wont be ready till after CNY he seems to be a perfectionist and wants to re commision the car after it standing or so long etc etc...i now have pics of the underside,he put it on the ramp for my friend to get some pics !!all seems well with all underseal bein removed when he first over hauled it,so no hidden nastys !
I have yet to find out all what he has done to it,but it does seem to have had suspension etc uprated as well as the motor... :P lookin forward to meetin you all down there and as for some of the roads....sheer bliss,the run up to genting is superb !! is this the Karak highway? i think so? Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: Baja141 on February 04, 2008, 01:03:05 AM Correct Dave, the highway to Genting. . nice loops as well as uphill & downhill ::) we will be going further up to Karak town, have the traditional coffee & nasi lemak there and back.
Early sunday morning is good, because we won't get tickets !! ??? ;D Title: Re: 131 Racing in Malaysia Post by: 131dave on March 08, 2008, 01:17:52 PM update,well, ive seen the car in the metal now,the interiour is all there and unmolested,but it is very tired with a cracked dash the being worse part,however,here its relitivly cheap to get a new leather interiour made.
i have found out the car was stripped an restored with new sills etc being fitted,the paint is 4-5 years old,so the few little bubles showing dont seem so bad in that case. the engine sounds very sweet,only mods being the twin 40's ,headers and full flow exhaust system,and the vernier cam pullys. the radiator is toyota and keeps the twin cam cool in traffic and 34c..... the car will come with the factory aircon refitted and 14'' minilite reps and new rubber. all in all im interested to buy it,131's in all forms are rare here now, and the sport even more so...i think with a rolling resto it could be a nice car,but never concours as the parts just dont exist here for that. watch this space... ;) |