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nickch

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  1. I think ST-Hitec uses open source ECU flashing software, which doesn't lock the ECU afterwards.
  2. You want the blade of the sway bar to be on the inside part of the end link.
  3. Hey guys! These guys seem to be getting a lot of exposure on the radio etc. I thought I'd have a nosey and give them a call for a quote. It was pretty much a hard sell, so make sure you do not commit to anything yet. My quote ended up being just under $30 cheaper per month. which is a savings of about $320 per year.. (not too much). They've been in OZ for quite a while now and reviews from across the ditch are largely negative. Does anyone have any experiences, thoughts, tips, insider advice? I'm currently with AA, and am curious to see what the differences in policies are.
  4. Yeah, found a WOF place that had raised some questions, but we\'re happy enough the the quality of the kit to issue me a WOF Had a few recommendations around washers and bolt strength and recommended me to get it certified still.
  5. But a WOF inspector will note that something is missing in spot given the bolts. Removing is not an option. Any recommendations for WOF places on the Shore?
  6. have got some work to do, so I haven\'t really taken off the frame yet. Been reading on NASIOC,and some say it does make a difference.. Can\'t say for sure yet. I might go to a different place, as the one i went to first reckons its structural, and will probably fail me for taking it off =\
  7. Pretty much. I rarely get time during the week off. Circumstances saw me working from home today, so it was easy to pop out quickly and go get my WoF done before easter! Not so straightforward now.. =(
  8. I know its not the subframe.. even though the work shop manual refers to it as such. I mentioned it doesn\'t really affect the structure of the car too much. It\'s there to keep some countries with strict crash ratings happy. The 2 guys I talked to today seem to think its structural.. =\
  9. Just got back from VTNZ, guy says it should be fine. but the ground clearance is less than 100mm :\'( Clint, might have to take your advice and take the U-frame off..
  10. Am thinking of going to another place for a second opinion, but risking another $40 bux. =\
  11. Hi all, So I recently installed a Whiteline anti lift kit. Part of the kit comes with spacers to bring the front U-shaped subframe down a bit to clear the new mounts. The WOF place I went to just failed me on that saying that it is a cert requirement. Just wanting to confirm/enquire if anyone has had issues before.
  12. I\'ve always lived with my cold start hesitation. I normally warm the car up about 45 seconds to a minute before driving off. If you\'re looking at chasing down the problem, I\'d start with checking your fuel filter or front O2 sensor.
  13. Ouch! Didn\'t you disprove that your BEB was on the way out? Or do you think it both are unrelated?
  14. Rear Swaybar and Antilift kit in! Sorry, forgot to take pics of the ALK earlier, so this pic was taken with a potato instead.
  15. Again, YMMV.. Sometimes its not too rich to the point where it will backfire, but will still cause carbon build up, which accumulates in the long run.
  16. It\'s not so much running rich at the point you lift off the gas. Take the time it takes to change gear: 1) Release throttle 2) Change Gear 3) Back on throttle. The rich condition happens as you get back on throttle. In a recirculated system where the air is put back post MAF, the ECU has already calculated x liters of air in the system. When you dump it to atmosphere, instead of x-litres, there actually is only x-(volume dumped) liters. So, when you get back on power (on step (3)), ECU thinks there is x litres, starts squirting fuel to burn x litres, hence rich condition, excess fuel goes out exhaust, back fire, stutter.
  17. Yup, had breaker bar, pulled myself on the control arm, and used my leg to push to break them off. Pretty moot now considering I cant get them installed. I have to put the original ones back one. I was planning to tighten them a little bit, then go for an alignment and get the guys there to tighten to torque spec.
  18. Yeah.. its the Anti Lift Kit Managed to push it back it, but the tube didn\'t actually fit on the control arm rod =( Need to sort out returns and rinse and repeat. Not looking forward to taking off and putting on the U brace again. =( Breaking the 19mm and 22mm bolts were interesting too.
  19. Tried fitting a Whiteline Anti Lift Kit, which ended up horribly. Driver\'s side tubing would not fit over the control arm rod and ended up being seized. Bushing came right off the tubing after prying, and after a bit of cursing, managed to get the tubing off, hopefully not damaging the control arm rod in the process. The kit didn\'t end up getting installed as have confirmed that the tube on the driver\'s side was a wee bit smaller than on the passenger side which lead to the fitment issues.
  20. Not sure how it sounds from outside as I\'m sole driver. But from inside the cabin it is quite distinctive..
  21. Could be me growing old, but I have a GFB hybrid, and I much prefer the sound it makes full recirc with the snorkel taken off
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