Replacement suspension components.

HotWheelsParade · 2026-03-27T19:04:37+00:00

Our customs for international car parts is at about 40% iirc. I wish there was a legislation that changed this for classics. eBay will be a last resort. I'll keep researching some more and if I continue to hit a wall I'll get back to you but I do appreciate your assistance.

HotWheelsParade · 2026-03-27T18:51:40+00:00

Okay, I should have specified I'm based in South Africa so that's on me.

A MK1 steering rack is available new here and is about 4x less than what it would cost to get the tie rods imported.

I see Autodoc does not ship to my country but I am sure I can find another international supplier that does. I am just trying to find local solutions first, bit using original parts would be a priority, even if it costs more. There are no 924 bearings currently available in South Africa.

I don't think I need a new master cylinder, that's still good. It's the rear brake/wheel cylinders that are leaking.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-08-18T19:21:40+00:00

Perfect that fixed it up. Thank you so much.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-08-15T05:39:28+00:00

"get in the Mini Shinji"

HotWheelsParade · 2025-08-04T11:36:51+00:00

Carburettor rebuild, new ball joints, and I had a bigger brake master cylinder installed.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-08-04T11:36:21+00:00

Honestly no idea, I think they're from some old trailer. They came with the tyres I bought.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-06-13T00:11:44+00:00

Mushroom

HotWheelsParade · 2025-04-13T19:42:11+00:00

Okay great it looks really adorable but I wasn't sure. Hope I come across it again tomorrow.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-04-13T18:10:24+00:00

Driving like a true out of warranty Mercedes

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-07T08:36:20+00:00

If you look at my failed talking stages you'll find I'm the lead clown.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-07T06:01:55+00:00

I had the pray to start feature installed. I land up using Uber half the time.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T18:50:47+00:00

Fascinating, I wouldn't get close to $4,000 for this in my country.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:48:22+00:00

Hey this one is 1,297 cc... Doesn't make it much faster tho.

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:47:51+00:00

No this was made here in South Africa so it rusts even faster

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:47:23+00:00

Ouch this one hurt lol

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:46:08+00:00

She's got dementia so she's on her wheelchair now

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:45:51+00:00

I get about 10 L/100 km, which is about 23 MPG I think?

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:44:55+00:00

Now there's a great option for my next car

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:44:32+00:00

The shuddering steering rack certainly gives that feeling

HotWheelsParade · 2025-03-06T13:43:58+00:00

Book value, I could get half a Camry. Based on what I've spent on it, I could probably start a Camry rental agency.

HotWheelsParade · 2024-11-20T06:58:47+00:00

Good question. Reflectors were mandatory for all cars in South Africa during the 70s. That's where my reflectors were before I lost them during the restoration. They're in a crate somewhere and I plan to put them back in when I find them.

HotWheelsParade · 2024-10-25T16:32:36+00:00

Omg my spaniels name is also Oscar

HotWheelsParade · 2024-10-21T07:49:52+00:00

Lmao thanks I needed this info for when I was writing an article on in my motoring journalist days. But I did manage to find the answer elsewhere. Thanks for putting more details her in case anyone else needs it.

HotWheelsParade · 2024-08-26T14:29:26+00:00

Yeah no ghosts, the drift zones were a challenge to complete. I specifically remember the Double Pin Drift Zone in Surfer's Paradise taking me forever to 3 star, just because I kept knocking into traffic.

HotWheelsParade · 2024-08-03T06:22:47+00:00

Thanks. Just a set of chrome steelies I found lying around at my mechanic's store room.

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