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My 1300 X1/9

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Pre 2005 specs
New wheels
Audio side of things
The Car In 2005
The Car In 2006
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My X1/9's History:

 I bought it in October 2002 from a Victor Harbor resident.
In the next year or so I replaced things like the battery, indicator relay, horn, alternator and belt, front shock absorbers, replaced the tape deck for a CD player that I got for free from a friend and put in a $20 amplifier (because the one in the CD player was dead), have now replaced that with a Pioneer DEH-P7650MP head unit.  I also replaced one of the tyre tubes and installed fire extinguisher and central locking.  I think that's just about all of it.  Future projects include CAI (Cold Air Intake) with POD filter and more... Now Finished :-)
 

 

Features: Pre 2005

1300cc 8V SOHC Transversely Mid Mount Engine (75HP approx) with stock dual throat Weber
4 Speed Manual Gearbox (same engine and gearbox as the Fiat 128 with some modifications) mine crunches
Leather seats (in need of repair/replace) I saw some "Autotechnica Monza" seats that looked pretty cool
Removable Fibreglass Roof (stashes in front)
The audio setup :-)
  • Two Pioneer TS-W305C 12" Subs
  • Fusion FP-504 Amp mounted in the front (still working out how to get the sound into the cabin)
  • Two 6" Clarion speaker in custom leather covered boxes
  • The factory 3"x7" speakers
  • Pioneer DEH-P7650MP mp3/wma/cd player
  • and a automatic ariel
CAI (Cold Air Induction) Custom air box with POD filter running into a "Milo can mod" (my brothers idea). See pictures below.
Custom Alloy Dash with 3¾" Tacho, + two extra gauges (to come)
Big 460 CCA Battery
Performance Challenge 13x5.5 Wheels with 205x65 rear and the front ones don't fit on yet
Something else, I just can't think what it is...

 

 
My Cold Air Induction.

The "MILO" can mod.

That hole goes to the left scoop.
 

What it is made from
  • Autotechnica POD Filter that a friend gave me
  • A piece of VW Passat ducting pipe
  • A cut down Milo can
  • Custom made aluminium cylinder box
    that fits on to the scoop inlet
  • Some stormwater pipe fitting
  • And lots of black paint and Silicon :)

And my new wheels

Audio
I think I need some carpet...


 

My current plan is an engine upgrade, which will be underway as soon as I find a reliable car to drive while this one is off the road.

Idea 1

Series V RX7 13B Rotary
Very lightweight :)

I have documentation of this upgrade before using a x1/9 gearbox, but I would like to use something a bit tougher like a Lancia Beta 5 speed gearbox or whatever.

Idea 2

Lancia twin cam 16 valve 2 litre inline 4
Heavier than original motor so might make for interesting handling.

Has been done more times than I can count.

Idea 3

Uno Turbo 1.3L

Easy install, but hard to find.

The Car In 2005



 Ok, here goes, I have removed the milo can mod (leaked and got some dust and sand in the carb).  I'm installing a Unifilter (washable foam filter) in the stock can with a slight mod to it to get cold air from the left scoop.

I just got my front wheels put on, as you can see in the picture above I only had the rear ones on.  Now I have them all on, the rear are Yokahama 205 60 R13 and the fronts are Bridgstone Elite 165 75 R13, the front ones rub on the body when I'm near full lock but I try and avoid that.

I'm still enjoying the pleasure of driving a convertible, on these nice warm days but the rain has made things interesting.

I will be planing the new mod to my car soon, which includes getting an engine/front cut, and wide body kit.  I hope all these upgrades wont overwhelm me, it going to be a long build up process.  But my new garage should make things easier, with a pit, lots of space and all the tools I'll need.

Wish me luck!

Updated: 21/05/2005


New Filter working well,  Uni Filter UC 216 47ST.


A good fit.


Cold air can help, I prolly wouldn't notice it during winter though.


I had to put the stickers on, makes the car go faster! so they say.

 


Lookin good!

Updated 26/05/05

The Car In 2006

No Spare
More rust
New tyres
More dust
Less weight
No bumpers
Been on a diet
New driver, doh!
Only two speakers
Heap of panels removed
Rego receipt (no sticker)
Suzuki 550 hatch Indicators
Mazda 626 number plate lights
Still crunchy gearbox (New driver)
Extra set of wheel spacers (1/4") all-round
 Plans for body kit and engine still floating around in my head.
 

Still my favourite car I own, out of these

1980 Fiat X1/9
Going to be a race/street car one day

1988 Telstar TX5 Turbo
Going to sell this thing ASAP

1983 Subaru 4x4 Wagon
To be my daily driver and off-road machine, until I get my Hilux!

So that's my car in February 2006, I'll keep you all updated on all things Fiat in m life.

Updated 28/02/06

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