Forum: Third Generation Magna TE - TW

ive got a horse float and im wondering wether anyone has a towbar on their magna, and if it causes issues towing being front wheel drive, and dump the back end, i dont wanna stuff my baby up :(... if it wont i will install it but if it will im thinking not!.. is it going to really require...

Ok heres the deal, I'm looking through various car sale websites and I've come across one thats pretty good bang for buck, its a 97 Magna Exec. Problem is, they don't state if its a TE or a TF, how do I tell? https://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r161/rhys_fairall/0360db8e.jpg...

i dont know where i should publish this... Anyway my loan got approved yay!! so now i'm looking for a new car... i've nailed it down to, 3 options varada? vrx? 380? i think the rally art would be pushing the budget, so i need some help deciding between the 3?? i'm still fairly new to magna's so...

bought new tyres 235 17 45 to replace 215 17 45 Could notice extra drag straight away. Also car using more gas $1.55 per LT in nz. Think i will trade tyres in for differant size maybe 205 17 45. What is best 17 size tyre for magna.?

I am looking to buy either a black VRX or Verada (can't make up mind yet) in the next month or so. I am hoping to buy a model made between 2001-2003. Tell me, is it very hard to find Black VRX magnas. On the thread 3rd Gen Magna pics i have seen plenty of other colours of VRX but not many black....

*quick version* small hole in magna (plastic petrol tank) how to repair? has anyone done it and what products can you recommend? i know it can be done, and there is stuff over the counter i can buy... (I'm going to get a new one, but this repair has to last till i can afford it)

The conversion is finally underway. August - bought an EVO VII 5 speed manual gearbox after having a good look at the EVO and Magna workshop manuals. Today - bought the clutch control and manual transmission control system off a manual Magna. Playing safe and have the engine loom, ECu and body...

i brought my magna from a person who knew nothing bout the car and i was wanting to know what springs i have in it can anyone help me out will post pic

Here's my car and what i've done so far. i've got a KJ grill and a set of parra's lying around that i still need to put in. Other soon to do mods will be king lows, black carpets, spoiler, colour coding and possibly a rear sway bar and debadging. One of the door cards need to be redone, its...

Hi, I was thinking of removing the badges of my TL, opinions? If i do what is the best method for this, and what about putting them back on for if i sell? Also looking for suggestions on what would be some good cheap mods i can do as i have decided to keep this car for longer than originally...

hi guys just thought id post up some before and after shots just to see how im travelling so far OLD https://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3041/oldgp9.jpg https://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8783/old1gq7.jpg https://img352.imageshack.us/img352/2471/old2kh9.jpg

I have been unsucessfull in finding a brake upgrade kit for my wagon, i have however found a kit for a 3000gt and for an eclipse... are either of these kits going to bolt on to my wagon??? or can anyone tell me where a can get some big brakes for my car...

Howdy all A quick recap from Bushman's great thread I accidentally hijacked. My TF had a collapsed driver seat base and needed to have the foam squashy cushion bit replaced as the wire frame had broken through it. I rang Zupps parts and they confirmed NLA status for the original TF seat as...

Hey all, first post. I haven't been able to post until now so spent my time looking through the forum for what i could find on interior footwell lights and there aparent lack of in some models, the information I found was a bit disjointed so I thought I would put my findings in a thread. I...

well after many hours of bitching about my verada's fuel economy (usually around the 15.1L/100km) i fitted a new 'ebay' spec o2 sensor ACA OX204 equivelant the brand is 'hi-flow' it was $60 + a few $ ship (like $4 i think.) basically i just cut the old plug off, connected up the wires (they...

Went for a drive before... parked the car, came back 15mins later, and it wouldn't start. I turned the key, and it turned on fine. Tacho shot up to 1300-1500rpm in the first second (like always), stereo and dash lights came on etc, and then it died: tacho just plummetted straight down to 0 and the...

Hi I want an AWD Verada wagon, but they don't seem to exist, is this right? How hard would it be to customise up a standard AWD wagon to verada levels? I'm particularly interested in making sure the suspension, noise etc is better thanks

hey guys just a quick question, how do you reckon a garrett roller bearing turbo from an rb25 will go on the old 3L? would it be too small? its fed from both banks so that seems ok, just wanting some knowledgeable opinions. cheers guys

Hi all, Have a TJ wagon & TR sedan but the problem lies with the CC lancer my daughter has. She was driving and the car just cut out, won't start. 1.8 injection engine Any suggestions? Thanks Paul OK people brace yourself.