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8 hours ago, NotDoneYet said:
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Realised its pretty vague and the photo doesn't really show much but will be happy to put up a new one or provide a hint if needed.
That's an easy one, I know where it is, but good luck getting a park there today!! Might have to get up super early tomorrow morning and get out there.
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This happened on my NZ new facelift car last weekend too. Dash lit up E/T 2 ( Engine Time 2 hours since start up ). I was getting close to Tauranga from Auckland.
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9 hours ago, sti4sale said:
Is it worth getting a pre purchase inspection if i buy from a car yard?
Most definitely!! The used car market in Auckland is pretty cut-throat, they'll tell you whatever they need to to get a sale, and most of them are as straight as a banana. Trust none of them, and always get someone you trust, and who knows the make, to give it a once over. It could save you thousands.
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On 10/30/2017 at 7:17 AM, GC8E2DD said:
He looks like Sonny Bill Williams!
Poor kid!!
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Might want to wait for warmer weather before having another go, 15 is too cold. We never paint if it's less than 20, preferably 23-25. Watch the humidity too ( you want it low ), not that it's so important for the little bit you're doing, but every little bit helps.
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The factory location is next to the number plate light, not in it. There is a perforation in the plastic trim so you can punch out that piece to fit the camera. I've tried a number of avenues both here and overseas to get a factory camera for my 2007 facelift wagon, but no luck so far. Keep us updated with your progress.
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Give us a clue??
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Any news on if this is going ahead?
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Knowing how the authorities take airport security these days, maybe no one wants to temp a "chat" with said authorities? New location time maybe?
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3 hours ago, Kiwi_Fozze said:
I would trust xrt to etune. Seen his work.
And im fussy.
In Auckland your go to man is @pappu his attention to detail is something else
That's good to know, because I'm fussy too, very fussy.
Who is / what shop is Pappu? Does he do paintwork as well or only tuning?
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14 hours ago, Andy_Mac said:
Get a tune. Will make a night and day difference to performance and fuel economy
I plan to. But who to trust to do it right? Even though he copped a flogging on here, on other forums around the world XRT has had good reviews and results. I haven't seen even an average review of him. The locals by comparison seem to be quite hit and miss regarding people's satisfaction with work done. I'm in Auckland btw.
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Fitted a Cosworth air filter today. The guys on UKLegacy.com seem to like them, and the price ( AUD$65 ) wasn't bad compared to a stock one from Repco. The Poms seem to get better fuel economy with the filter, so I'll be interested to see if it makes a difference for me. I've only had my car ( MY07 Legacy 3.0RB 5EAT wagon, 140,000km ) for nearly 2 months, but since I've had it, it has been averaging 12.4L around town in I mode, and 13.0 in S mode, even though I drive it the same regardless of mode - can't figure that one out.
Also fitted a near new grill I got from a private seller on eBay Australia - mine is shattered and semi held together with a superglue and tape, soon as you touch it or remove it to clean stuff properly it falls apart. Grill cost me AUD$100 + AUD$45 shipping - couldn't find a facelift grill at a wreckers in NZ, too new they all said.
Lastly, got a genuine Subaru rubber cargo mat from Sublab. Not cheap, but cheaper and easier to clean than the carpet.
Just got to get a new glovebox lid / door now cos the ball and chain scratched the hell out of it with the zips and domes on her backpack the other day - not happy!!!!!
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I know exactly where this is too, but not going to risk a meeting with the 5-0.
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Weekends are best for me too. Most interested in learning about / how to clay barring and machine polishing ( rather than hand ).
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Thanks so much guys!!! Off to TradeME now to find some cars with the bits I want.
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How can you search by car type ( like Subaru Legacy 2007 wagon, JDM )? I can only see where you have to put in your vin number, but I want to find accessories from a similar model that aren't standard fitment on mine, say a JDM model rather than my NZ new one.
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Could be keen depending on time and place. I've always had old cars from the 70's, and the polishing techniques and products have improved over time and I need to update my skills and learn about the newer products for clear over base paint.
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How can you tell what version of PAK files your car currently has, and if they need to be updated?? How many PAK files are there - gearbox ( auto ), ecu, what else?
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Tow Car/Daily
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Middle of last year I bought a NZ new 2006 facelift Spec B legacy 3.0 wagon 5EAT with 139,000km from Whangarei. The 3.0's are rated to tow 1800kgs ( 2.5 is 1600kg ), and I've towed about 1650 on it so far, and it goes very well. Around town the trip computer says I'm using about 10.8l/100km, and I was concerned that would blow right out when towing, but to my surprise it stay exactly the same. Then again I'm towing down the motorway to Hampton Downs so no stop start and hills and crap. My car is not tuned, it's completely as it left the factory ( ok I changed the oil and it's had a set of tyres ), and the paddles are great for knocking it back a gear up the hills. Easy cruising, easy towing, still got a very nice daily driver, I love it and couldn't be happier with it.
Make sure the towbar rating matches the cars' towing rating ( on any car, not just Subaru ). I looked at a 3.0 legacy wagon that had a towbar, but it was the 2.5 towbar, so only rated to 1600kg, not 1800. Walked away from that one.