[Speed lab chip vs proper tune]

 VADZTER']

[quote name='Razzmatazz said:

Why are they so ruthless bro? How much are tunes these days?

/quote]

apprently all they do is tune it to dump more fuel in and raise the boost aye. just heard quite a few nasty stories on nzh when guys on there got their cars chipped. they screwed with the timing and it was never TUNED like when you get a tune on a dyno

What performance chips (if any) are good then?

In hindsight probably none if you have done extensive work in your motor like injectors turbo etc. but I think the likes of gizzmo mines and zerosports should be decent

Cheers man, what chip did/do you have in your RS?

[Speed lab chip vs proper tune]

 VADZTER']

[quote name='Razzmatazz said:

Why are they so ruthless bro? How much are tunes these days?

/quote]

apprently all they do is tune it to dump more fuel in and raise the boost aye. just heard quite a few nasty stories on nzh when guys on there got their cars chipped. they screwed with the timing and it was never TUNED like when you get a tune on a dyno

What performance chips (if any) are good then?

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

 AndyJ said:

how did you get on with this? did you lower it 2DB?

Ended up taking it to another place...and passed. The silencer I bought didnt fit by about 1mm.

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

 94 Leone said:

Or print off the lvvta standard, take it to him, and show them you\'re allowed 94 dB

Hey, do you have a copy of the standard?

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

 resurrection.inc said:

Yip just chcked my pamplet i had when i failed. Pre 2010 is 95db post 2010 is 92 db. So u should be good

Thats interesting. Would the fact that the car was re-registered this year impact that?

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

 caspros said:

I have the silencer that came with my exhaust. I\'ve never used it though. What diameter is your exhaust ?

Internal exhaust diameter is 85mm have bought one of these http://scarles.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=51

Cheers though.

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

 JoKer said:

$80 new MadeinChina exhaust with silencer : job done / save bothering around

cant buy the silencer tips last i tried (the inserts)

What about the link I posted Joker?

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

Do they have to be welded in for a WOF? Have heard they do?

Thinking one like this http://scarles.co.nz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=&products_id=51

[Ideas on how to lower 2db to pass a VTNZ WOF???]

As above, the RS failed a VTNZ WOF due to noise (even though it passed at another VTNZ 6months ago)???

The reading was 94db and the law is 92db.

So, any thoughts on the best/cheapest way to lower it so it will pass??? Silencers?

cheers.

["found wgtn" hope its not yours!]

I know a guy from Palmy whose white BH5 TS-R Wagon recently got stolen!

Is that one a GT?

Where did you find the pics Joker?

[Sloppy Gear Selector? - VTNZ Inspection]

 benpearcenz said:

Hi Everyone,

Looking at buying a Legacy B4 RSK Manual, just had it inspected today at VTNZ and they have noted that the Gear selection is sloppy. Would that be an easy fix? like taking out the gear lever and replacing the bushes?

Thanks!

A mate of mine has the same problem!

Any idea on the cost of parts and where the best place to get them is?

[JUST CHECKING! GEN 1 LEGACY CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING WILL FIT INTO A GEN 3??]

 madmike said:

TOLD YA......

hahahahahahahah

Haha had to double check.

Automotive elite is going to do it for me quoted $970 including the clutch replacement. Happy with that

All good if I swing by tomorrow evening Mike?

[JUST CHECKING! GEN 1 LEGACY CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING WILL FIT INTO A GEN 3??]

 Koom said:

I'd say yes aswell.

I've got a TY752 rear housing on a TY755 box so they're pretty swappable.

Also, whats with the yelling? Don't need caps to get your question across.

Was on caps when i started writing the title so decided I should leave it on for shits and giggles haha

Cheers bro (quiet voice)

[JUST CHECKING! GEN 1 LEGACY CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING WILL FIT INTO A GEN 3??]

GEN 1 LEGACY CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING WILL FIT INTO A GEN 3??

CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING IS BUGGERED IN MY BH5.

MADMIKE HAS GENEROUSLY OFFERED ME HIS CENTRE-DIFF AND REAR HOUSING FROM HIS BC5 RS.

JUST CHECKING COMPATIBILITY???

CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS?

CHEERS

[HOW TO TAKE OFF PLASTIC SURROUND?? INSTALLING NEW CLIMATE CONTROLLER IN BH5!]

Done! looks epic cheers for the help dudes!

[HOW TO TAKE OFF PLASTIC SURROUND?? INSTALLING NEW CLIMATE CONTROLLER IN BH5!]

Have heard there are some hidden screws.

[HOW TO TAKE OFF PLASTIC SURROUND?? INSTALLING NEW CLIMATE CONTROLLER IN BH5!]

Getting really sick of having a buggered climate controller so bought a new one and got the old one removed when my stereo was installed.

Problems:

1. I now have an ugly gaping hole where my climate controller used to be.

2. I dont know how to take the plastic surround off to re-install the climate controller. Have heard it can be hard and I am prone to breaking things!!

Help will be appreciated

See Pics:

Not my car but close enough. The plastic piece that contains the cup holder next to the climate controller is the piece im stuck on.

[Any Info on NZ New 2.5L Version 10 STi?]

Good mate of mine has just bought one today!

2006 WRX STi in Black

[Any Info on NZ New 2.5L Version 10 STi?]

 newsuba']

[quote name='subypower said:

As Above, have a mate interested in a 2006 NZ New WRX STi.

Just wondering what is different about the NZ New as opposed to the JDM?

Cheers

/quote]

Main difference is in the engine.

The export 2.5L is OK but needs a fair whack of the throttle to get going, then quickly runs of out breath.

The JDM 2.0L has more torque and spins more freely.

Rest of the car basically the same.

Would it be fair to assume that being a 2.5L, it would be easier to get more power out of it than the 2.0L?

When you say runs out of breath is this due to a smaller turbo?

[Any Info on NZ New 2.5L Version 10 STi?]

As Above, have a mate interested in a 2006 NZ New WRX STi.

Just wondering what is different about the NZ New as opposed to the JDM?

Cheers

[**Found**SILVER BH5 LEGACY WAGON TS-R**EHN468**]

 92LEGESI said:

Farking A ! nice one on getting it back....

Cheers dude am stoked!

Just gotta find somewhere to get this ignition sorted...

[**Found**SILVER BH5 LEGACY WAGON TS-R**EHN468**]

Ignition and drivers door lock are buggered.

Dent in drivers door and stereo and sounds have been taken.

So not as bad as it could be.

Mike where do you think I should go for the ignition?

[**Found**SILVER BH5 LEGACY WAGON TS-R**EHN468**]

CAR HAS BEEN FOUND IN MASTERTON!

[**Found**SILVER BH5 LEGACY WAGON TS-R**EHN468**]

Pics:

The car had these wheels on it, not the ones above:

[**Found**SILVER BH5 LEGACY WAGON TS-R**EHN468**]

As above.

Totally gutted, wagon got stolen on Sunday night from Taupo.

Rego is EHN468.

Keep an eye out for it.

Has been lowered on Bilsteins so has the Bilstein badge below the TS-R badge, which is relatively rare.

Also has the bronze twin spoke GTB rims.

Cheers