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On 2/12/2019 at 0:23 PM, Dairusire said:

Well, good news is good. The RA is running again after 2 years. Took a while to hunt down and fix the random niggly issues like the fuel leaks and small wiring issues that turned out to be nothing.

Its running on full e85 which is awesome. Narrowband sensor doesn't cut the mustard though as expected haha. So wideband will go in tonight, as will the fuel pressure sensor and I'll try sort ethanol content sensor too

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That's awesome mate, so ... when is it going to a track? 

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5 hours ago, 1randomkiwi said:

 

I miss having a rear wiper

Bloody NZ new optional extra.

 

Just use RainX 

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On 7/16/2018 at 4:29 PM, sobanoodle said:

Audis are all good, just not my thing... Realised that when I jumped back into the bimmer.

 

 

We might have the same opinion on Audis then, really fast in straight lines but I don't think I would like the handling and understeer.

The new TT or the R8 are probably exceptions though, I would be keen to try one of these.

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Nice @sobanoodle

Better choice than an Audi (think you were talking about the RS3 at some point) in my opinion.

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On 7/15/2018 at 11:57 AM, JGM said:

 

Same...

 

 

 

Didn't see that coming, it looks soooo different like that... almost like a different car haha

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6 hours ago, 1randomkiwi said:

 

All the gain from the quality of FLAC will be lost over the Bluetooth and FM Radio compression

CD is the easiest format. I'm considering purchasing a FLAC compatible headunit for reading via USB.

Yeah but I'm thinking about getting a Spotify subscription anyway, I will definitely lose in quality but will be more convenient.

Problem with FLAC is that I have a limited amount of albums and I end up always listening to the same stuff.

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Received some gadgets from China yesterday

 

 

The smart car charger is a Bluetooth to FM transmitter. I am the kind of guy who like listening to FLAC files but burning CD's is too time-consuming so I'll see how it goes with that.

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On 7/7/2018 at 4:35 PM, Dairusire said:

Looks like I somehow lost my forged pistons when I moved my car from SubiRex's workshop or they got lost when he moved shop. Regardless I'm down a set of pistons and wondering what the f*ck to do now

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Ahh that s*x balls!

Guess you'll need to order new ones...

 

Here are some stats for you:

 

You're not alone!

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2 hours ago, Batbaruman said:

straight from exxon mobil. no ethanol in mobil fuels in NZ

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Guess I'll get my fuel from Mobil from now on

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14 minutes ago, JGM said:

Mmmmm... For future reference, do not run a soft compound tyre at -2.5° on daily duty for 1.5 years, you will undoubtedly shred the tyre down to the cords...  

 

ps. anyone want to buy a pair of good condition RE003s? (225/45 R18) 

Hahahahaha

That was to be expected, wasn't it?

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I've been using BP 98 only, interested in comments about the difference if anyone knows anything relevant.

I am guessing that the difference must be so small that you wouldn't notice it just by driving. The only difference is probably down to which additives they use, one might clean your engine better than the other or something like that.

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10 hours ago, 1randomkiwi said:

Bought myself a few cordless power tools. Should make working on the car a heck of a lot easier in future. 

 

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Getting ready for some mods?

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7 hours ago, A_J_T said:

 

 

That's really cool!

But you have to give credit to the inventors of the system 

 

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7 minutes ago, newsuba said:

have you played around with tyres on your gt86 ?

 

 

 

Not that much, I went from stock tyres (Michelin Primacy HP) to Michelin PS3. I have a mate that has cup2 tyres on his 86 though, very good grip on the dry.

I also very much like the AD08R, made a few laps as a passenger in different cars that had those (including a Clio RS). Very progressive when losing grip.

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43 minutes ago, newsuba said:

buying the new, the 4s is probably a better all-rounder.

cheaper than the cup 2 as well.

 

Yeah that's why I was asking. But you got a good deal on the cup 2 so it makes sense.

The cup 2 is better on a dry track if you bring your Megane (?) RS there

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16 hours ago, newsuba said:

fitted michelin pilot sport cup 2.

big ups to steve's tyres palmy who did a fit, balance and wheel alignment in exchange for my old tyres (2x original potenza re050a and 2 new laufenns that the previous owner fitted).

win !  

only driven home but steering much better, seems more comfortable riding too.

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Great pick for track days!

Are those used? Why did you pick these over the PS4S?

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22 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

 

 

 

That blue Suby look cool

On the other hand I don't really like the white one, stance is not my thing.

I totally agree with what the guy says at 7:00 BTW. You don't need mods to bring your car to a trackday, just learn how to drive it at the limit first, identify what is limiting you and upgrade it step by step.

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Agreed needs a bonnet or it looks incomplete.

No air filter is probably not a very good idea either...

[MegaMeet '18]

Back in Auckland, this was a great weekend!

Really enjoyed the karting (damn Yellow who beat us by 10s) and the trackday (the Outback was actually faster than I expected)!

It's also nice to put faces to some names and to see some familiar faces again.

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4 hours ago, RAYDEO said:

You will need, 100% cotton or fire proof overalls (please ensure they are oil/grease & paint free), A helmet in good condition and covered shoes (not sandals or jandals).

 

D'oh! I have just bought a cotton overall today but I think there might be some paint on it... will try to change it before the trackday

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1 hour ago, RAYDEO said:

you aint 4WD youre AWD

Yip, didn't make the distinction, the average Joe doesn't even know the difference but I guess people on this forum are not the average Joe so I'm not allowed to say that here haha

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9 minutes ago, RAYDEO said:

Looking like wet weather in wairarapa this Saturday  Damn it!

Drive safe all

Isn't 4WD made for that? (bad weather) 

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12 minutes ago, Dairusire said:

Right! So, who's going down that is willing to take my ugly arse to palmy and back? I have Friday and Monday off so good for whenever! Willing to chip in on the petroleum costs.

You can come with me, I would enjoy the company to make the trip feel quicker  

I might leave AKL Friday afternoon at the same time as @1randomkiwi and will probably go back to AKL Monday morning

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3 minutes ago, A_J_T said:

i'm not that low, but compared to Outback height its low i guess. I think a stock outback would be super impressive.

Yup, the stock Outback 3.0R is doing better than 80% of the other vehicles on the beach thanks to AWD and the rear LSD