FOUND!!!

James · Post by **James** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 11:54 am

Found a piazza that had been garaged for the past 17 years. i bought it off an 80 year old woman who hardly knew it existed in her back shed for $1000 AuD. its done 30,000Km and there is absolutely nothing at all that can be faulted, all original everything! ill try to post some pictures of this fine example of my favourite japanese experimental car

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:30 pm

wow sounds like you got a great deal.. Pics or ban

GeminiCoupe · Post by **GeminiCoupe** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 1:39 pm

PICS OR BAN!

piazza-crx · Post by **piazza-crx** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:28 pm

Wow! Awesome!!! How did you find it?? Pass me on some details and I might come and have a look when Im back in Adelaide.

What colour is it?

And yeh some pics would be good

Post by **wedgenut** » Fri Sep 22, 2006 10:04 pm

WARNING !!!!!!!!!!!!
First thing you do is change the cam belt because if it has been sitting that long without running it will have a serious set in it and age will have affected it as well. It would be a bloody shame to have it die for lack of a $30.00 belt. It goes without saying a decent service will be needed as well but don't take even one chance on that belt. The 80,000Km rule only applies if in normal use.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sat Sep 23, 2006 1:34 am

The tooth ups I ment the Piazza Ferry has spoken!

James · Post by **James** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:29 pm

Hey guys, i have uploaded a couple of pictures onto a blogspot for you to check out if you wish. Thanks for your replys for possible problems associated with having the car garages for years, and i have replaced all the rubber hoses and belts in the engine. she runs tip top now! check out the images at http://mypiazza.blogspot.com/ be great to hear some replys.

James

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:31 pm

wow again, for $1000 you couldnt go wrong more like you landed a bargain. Looks tip top even interior still looks like new.

Good job mate!

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:33 pm

Im most probably going to send it up for sale in the near future if there are any takers

I give you $1500 for her but i would have to come from melbourne to pick her up or organize a truck to send her down, cost on me.

James · Post by **James** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:13 am

While on the topic though, quick question if anyone else has found this problem; When breaking heavily, my front right wheel locks up everytime. now i previously thought that it was just a thing with my first piazza, however this one also has the same problem. i was wondering if anyone has this problem and whether you know whether its a weight dist. issue or whether my brakes just need some adjusting

And in response to the sale offer, im guessing ill put this one up in the next few months, ill keep ya posted! cheers

GeminiCoupe · Post by **GeminiCoupe** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:39 am

Fuck thats nice. What are you planning on selling it for, or more to the point WHY the car looks mint?

As for the brake locking thing, im guessing you still have the old, fucked tyres on it? Could be a number of things - poor tyres, tyre pressures, sticking front right caliper.

Nick-

Bradlze · Post by **Bradlze** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:09 pm

that is fecking pristine!!!!!!!

James · Post by **James** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 6:29 pm

aw thanks guys, im having second thoughts on selling her now!! if anyone in adelaide is keen on having a piazza bash let me know. we may even be able to hire malallar if we get enough response!

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 7:01 pm

Damn you creatures!! Sell it mate, its crap.. Over here $1500 your way

Bugle · Post by **Bugle** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:44 pm

Bloody hell that's clean, beats restoring a 200000km one.. It's even got a battery bracket!

Did you replace the heater hoses behind the engine? If so where did you get them?