Metric-man Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Cars:1989 Starion: Although there were both Conquests and Starions sold as 1989 models, only 159 of them were badged as Starions.1985.5 Intercooled Flatty: This was the only factory intercooled Flat body. The only 5 lug flatty. These were only built for one month in May of 1985. There is no documentation of how many were made. (It has been pointed out further in this thread that this statement is not true. These were produced in other months in 1985. Also, there were also intercooled flatty Conquests, which appear to been even more rare than the already rare intercooled flatty Starion) This is absolutely not true. My 1985.5 Dodge Conquest was built in late March 1985. It has the 5-lug and the intercooler. I have the original paperwork from the original owner and original sales slip. I think 568 of these Conquests were made. An equal number of 85.5 Starions were built as well. I estimate only 50-100 Conquests and about 100-200 Starions for that 1985.5 year exist. These are good-known examples exist today...Something in a junk yard or not restored or showable condition would not qualify. Just my 2 cents... Cheers, Slim Jim Picture of the VIN door plate PLEASE?(Verifiable recorded month and year of production, options coded in VIN) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvwbug Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 Here is the VIN. My camera is on the friz. However, if you IM me your phone number I will text message you a PIC. Anyhoo, here is my VIN ----->> JB3BC54NXFZ415433 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) Email the pic to yourself then post in on tiny pic . comsave the link then post it here Edited July 6, 2012 by Metric-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metric-man Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I dont know if you guys are including Japanese parts in this list of rare bits.. But the OP is incorrect about the 85.5 being the only intercooler flatty... JD Starions in AUS were intercooled, and intercoolers were an option on almost all japanese starions. Ive seen a couple of factory 83 intercooled models kicking around my home town in the last few years. Its good that you are adding to this list of rare parts , originally I think it was only about north american vehiclesbecaue in any regard right hand drive is going to be different, allot of people have swapped parts from either model to the other and the VIN usually tells what the original factory order was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvwbug Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Here is the link to photobucket....I hope this helps. I'm not sure if it's clear enough to read. http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa477/mrvwbug/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 A couple years back i saw a yellow one for sale and it had turn signals in the rear view mirror in the doors!!!! is that from the factory or someone made??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creakyjoints Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvwbug Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 What is this radio out of? Just Curious. Never seen one like this. SLim Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrvwbug Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Rare Austy spoiler, I think. Or as I've been told. Only made for a few years in the 90's Edited September 21, 2012 by mrvwbug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatty86 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Still got my floor mats and is in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfelge Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Front and rear Mookeh MK1 strut tower braces. Are these rare?http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/nfelge/null-3.jpg ...and what about a polished Mitusubishi valve cover?http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/nfelge/null-7.jpg I scored both these, a custom downpipe, and a nice airdam! (the entire motor, actually) -Nick Edited December 8, 2012 by nfelge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher87 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Rear washer fluid funnel is pretty rare to. Even tho all came factory with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasQuest Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Front and rear Mookeh MK1 strut tower braces. Are these rare?http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/nfelge/null-3.jpg ...and what about a polished Mitusubishi valve cover?http://i910.photobucket.com/albums/ac302/nfelge/null-7.jpg I scored both these, a custom downpipe, and a nice airdam! (the entire motor, actually) -NickThe strut bars are not rare but the misubishi valve covers are becoming rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Great thread guys. Very informative. I just wasted a ton of time at work reading through it!! Kudos to all who contributed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikconq Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Velnas,, voice radio?The prototype 2 speed rear end car that chad has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questtuner82 Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have an 87 quest tsi. I have the mudflaps the floor mats the maroon fabric interior sunroof and sunroof bag. Also have the uk taillights and 160mph speedo cluster. Also the car is original and has shp rims and 6 bolt rear axles so I guess my car has the shp pkg factory. It only has 29,500 miles on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostdquest89 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I have an 87 quest tsi. I have the mudflaps the floor mats the maroon fabric interior sunroof and sunroof bag. Also have the uk taillights and 160mph speedo cluster. Also the car is original and has shp rims and 6 bolt rear axles so I guess my car has the shp pkg factory. It only has 29,500 miles on it.Sounds like an enthusiast had your car at one time.... that stuff does not add up, especially on an 87.Chad- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfelge Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 not really a part, but how rare are 4WS Starions? Weren't there only like 3 made, and they were in Japan only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seans87Quest Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) not really a part, but how rare are 4WS Starions? Weren't there only like 3 made, and they were in Japan only? what about the 1 year they made the awd starion Starion 4WD[edit] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/Mitsubishi_Starion_Gr.A.JPGhttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/49/Museum_Starion.JPG/220px-Museum_Starion.JPGhttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2683308013_936ef3487c.jpghttp://bits.wikimedia.org/static-1.22wmf8/skins/common/images/magnify-clip.pngThe Starion 4WD was never fully developed, due to the cancellation ofGroup B The Starion was not very successful off-road, but found victory in Group A World Rally Championships and Asia Pacific Rally Championships during 1987 and 1988. An all wheel drive version of the Starion was also produced for Group B specifications (one of the few Japanese automobile manufacturers to enter this class), but after an encouraging start as a prototype, it was not homologated before the FIA banned Group B cars for safety reasons. The Starion was converted to all wheel drive by adding a strengthened transfer case from a Pajero behind the transmission. This configuration allowed the engine to be situated well back in the chassis, for improved front/rear weight distribution compared to the Audi Quattro, whose configuration required the engine to be far forward in the car. Although the wheelbase did not change, the use of regular headlights rather than the production model's pop-up headlights allowed the nose to be six inches shorter, as well as saving several pounds in weight. Further weight was saved by the use of carbon fiber for the driveshafts, sump guard, and lower arms of the suspension, and fiberglass for the hood (bonnet), tailgate, door skins, fenders, bumpers and spoilers, resulting in a final weight of less than 1,000 kg (2,200 lb), lighter than the Audi Quattro. The car was developed with a turbocharged and intercooled version of Mitsubishi's 2.0 L fuel injected engine, but the final goal was to use a turbocharger and intercooler 261 kW (355 PS; 350 hp) version of the Sirius Dash engine that Mitsubishi announced at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show, which switched electronically at 2500 rpm from one inlet valve per cylinder to two. The car was campaigned for Mitsubishi by Team Ralliart in Essex, Great Britain, under rally veteran Andrew Cowan and engineer Alan Wilkinson, who had developed the Audi Quattro for Audi Sport UK. now that would be a rare car not a rare part Edited July 13, 2013 by seans87Quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfelge Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I need to know about the 4WS because there was one at the wrecking yard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seans87Quest Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) hard to really find any thing on them since they are so rare but i did manage to scrape up a few things http://www.starquest...howtopic=111423 http://www.network54...tarion with 4ws http://forums.austar...449b1bbd63c5a57 but to answer your question yes RARE!! Edited July 13, 2013 by seans87Quest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTTY Posted December 9, 2013 Report Share Posted December 9, 2013 Insignificant maybe but how about the fuse link cover ? they all left Japan with them yet iv'e only ever seen two and i have one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turboat Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) I have to disagree with the OP. 82 was the first year and it was non turbo. The Starion GX had no power windows, no air conditioning, no independent rear suspension, no fuel injection and did not have power-assisted steering. http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1180/82naweirdstarion1.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img21/1277/82naweirdstarion2.jpg Edited April 7, 2014 by Turboat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'87quest Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 http://i1321.photobucket.com/albums/u560/drakelehr/7929b581-aa9f-47ca-8475-680688e352f9_zpsb101952e.jpg So I'm one of the few with the rare 160mph gauges? And isn't my green stripe boost gauge unusual too? Great post guys! Drake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prototype78 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 What about the velnas, 83 &85 clusters, the talking etacs since each time now are less 82-85 starions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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