Newbie saying hello

StarWagon605 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:19 pm **Posts:** 6

Hey guys,

My name is Chris, and I am new to off-roading. I don't own an Xterra, but rather a Japanese import 1989 Mitsubishi Delica L300 Star Wagon(wow what a mouthful).

Anyway I love the van, and I just imported it a few weeks ago after a year of searching Japanese auctions, and working with an importer to get the van of my dreams. Yeah I know it's a weird thing to dream of.

On to why I'm here. I would love to try my hand at some off roading at some point once I get more comfortable with the van, and go through a few things to make sure it is a reliable rig. Do you guys do any sort of easy off roading that a newbie sports car guy like myself could handle? If so when, and where? I live in South-eastern MA, and work all over the place, so I am not afraid of travel.

Thanks,

Chris

89 Delica Star Wagon
78 RX-7 GS
74 REPU

MtDewMike · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:44 pm

Ahoy, Chris, and welcome aboard! pirate

Yes, there are some places we could take you to begin with. Where exactly in MA do you live? I'm on the South Shore.

DirtySocks · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:57 pm

Welcome Chris! I know the L300, coming from Asia where the vans are as common as the motorcycle. My uncle had one & loved it.

Is this the 4x4 version or the more common front wheel one?

c3PO · **Joined:** Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:08 pm **Posts:** 388

Welcome from Boston/Brookline, let's see some pics!

Of the RX-7 too

Taunton/Freetown sound like what you're looking for. I'm not sure when the next run will be tho.

I might head out there to test out my suspension before the Back To School Run, if I do, I'll let you know.

Fiachra · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:15 pm

Greetings from New Hampshire! Thanks for coming in. Hope to see you out there!

mixxali4 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:36 pm

Sup from 718

StarWagon605 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:19 pm **Posts:** 6

Thanks for the warm welcome. I live in Carver, and work all over the south shore, cape, and islands.I spend a lot of time in the Brockton area. Here are a few pics. The van is the 4wd turbo diesel variant. Right-hand drive as well.

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StarWagon605 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:19 pm **Posts:** 6

My 78 RX-7. I'm the second owner. Bought from original owner in Stoughton,MA, nine years ago.

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LizardKing · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:07 am **Posts:** 332

That is one cool Van! I hear they are pretty capable.

Looking forward to seeing it out there.

Fromfrontier2Xterra · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:35 pm

That van looks fun! I've heard they can be pretty capable too. Is the RX7 a 12A or 13B?

MtDewMike · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:01 pm

What are you doing up in Brockton? That's where I live. I work in east Bridgewater.

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StarWagon605 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:19 pm **Posts:** 6

I work for Verizon in Brockton from time to time. I play hockey in Brockton as well.

My RX-7 is the 12A like all of the earlier ones. I have a 13B powered REPU as well. That's Rotary-Engine PickUp or REPU for short.

c3PO · **Joined:** Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:08 pm **Posts:** 388

What's on the the "to do" list for the L300?

StarWagon605 · **Joined:** Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:19 pm **Posts:** 6

Right now it is to fix a torn CV axle boot, and install manual locking hubs. Beyond that I'm not sure as of yet.

Huricain · **Posted:** Mon Sep 15, 2014 4:48 pm

That thing would look SWEET with some mudders...and a machine gun turret, but that's just one mans opinion pirate2

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