Garryg

A further thought to my Pinking issue??? When I first got the car it certainly wasn't noticable.... The only thing thats changed from then, was the actator in the rear muffler!! It was noticed that the cable to operate this had been removed, so therefore wasn't opening when accelerating? The garage therefore jammed it fully open.......would this slight change if the exhaust flow make any difference to the detonation while accelerating??

Tried Gulls for the last few days, but no difference.....still rattling away? I noticed on another thread with a guy that had a similar problem that turned out to be the piston!! Hopefully this is not the case in mine?? Anyway, how would you tell the difference?? Cheers

I emailed Dave a few weeks back and he said he could do the reflash and send up to Warkworth for the Dyno...hopefully this will resolve... As for fuel, no haven't tried Gull yet. Tried 98 from BP and MOBIL. Might give this a go... Cheers

Cheers Qwerty, I'll just save this money and put it towards the reflash & dyno....hopefully this will solve the problem??

Going to try and solve the pinking issue from all angles... Plugs have been raised as one option...and probably the cheapest! Only thing is, they don't look the easiest to change??? If i buy, would anyone have some time to fit them for me? Just let me know how much? WHile I'm asking the question....what's the best plugs to replace with? Auckland area........ Cheers

I'll leave the exact explanation to someone else...All I know is that it is something to do with the detonation of the fuel!! Cheers

Hi aarden, I have the same issue and have had it in to 2 garages....if it's only ticking under acceleration I would say it's Pinking...same problem as mine! Running 98 helps slightly, but does not get rid of the problem. I have been advised to retard the timing as this may solve the problem? I'm booking it in for a reflash and dyno at the end of Nov. so I'll let you know! Other solutions that have been put to me are changing the plugs... Unfortunate thing, is none of this is covered under my warranty!!! I have mechanical cover, but not electrical.. If you do get a fix, keep me updated! Cheers

Got a restrictor pill from the guys at Strongs for Subaru... put it in and tried in anticipation......... Boostin 12 psi on primary...WAHAY!! don't know about secondary yet as had my son in the car..... Thanks everyone for your input...hopefully this will have an impact on my detonation issues also?? Cheers

Hi Again.... Have you ever gone to your car hoping in anticipation something is not there..... Checked for the restrictor pill and it's not there! Looks as though this short piece of pipe hase been replaced at some point.... Where can I get one of these? While I'm at it....is there meant to be one of these in both sides? Thanks for all your help!!! Cheers

Might be the case & might answer a few of my questions? I'll check this out and update you. Cheers

Stupid question....But if it does, how do you remove it? Cheers

Hi Raza...Thought I'd kick this thread in to play again to get a reply! I tried the above after fitting a new D/Din head unit....I do have power going to the top screen now....so thanks! Only thing is, it is not the normal screen I had before the install...it is just a dark blue screen with japanese writing on it. Also, about every 5 mins it comes up a "BOOT ABORT". Then goes back to the Blue Screen....i can still see the heater conrols, but this only shows when i adjust the heater in any way..... Anything else I can do to resolve this? Cheers

Running 98 with an octane booster seems to have resolved it? Will keep an eye on it for a while before I do anything! Am also booking it in for a reflash and Dyno.....the guy I spoke to said this would resolve it completely. Cheers

I already have one quote in the Auckland area, but has anyone else had theirs done and where would they recommend in the AUckland area? An idea of costs would be great! Cheers

Cheers....I think I'll try the one you forwarded tomorrow.

Cheers Telem.... Disconnected 23 and ran a wee bit....I actually got 10psi from the primary...just what I'm trying to achieve (wish I could just leave it off)!! Anyway replaced this and blanked of 10 as mentioned.....Doesn't seem to have done very much really! Back to the drawing board???

Any pics of this avtator rod??

Hi Caged, Everything is standard at the moment....(I believe). No mods have been made. Cheers

OK...need to find the problem!! Having trawled through a number of posts everyone else seems to be getting 8-10psi primary and 12-14psi secondary!! I've had my ECU reset....no difference still 6psi then 7??? the diagnostics also coming up with nothing...no error codes.. What do I need to check?? Was thinking of paying out for the reflash & Dyno, but will this give the results I'm looking for?? If it would....probably be money well spent!! If this is the way I go, where would be the best place and what would be the costs? Cheers

What is the mod? Might give it a go.... Cheers

Got in touch with the guy who would do the remap & Dyno today.... It is a reflash and will be permanent. He also said that this will resolve my current issues.... & Conrad, the plugs have been highlighted from the garage, so this may be an option.... Cheers

OK...Had the car inthe garage a couple of times now.. and they have come to the conclusion it is "Pinking". I have been running on 98...and have also tried an octane boost. The garage has said to retard the timing a few degrees and this may help... Only thing is this seems to be a temporary fix, as if the battery is disconnected it will revert back to what it is now.... and of course with it being electrical, it is not covered under my "Mechanical" Warranty (Sh#t)! I have been quoted $950 for remap and Dyno from another garage, but I'm just wondering if this would be the same...(ie a permanent remap, or temporary)?? If this is a permanent fix...I don't mind paying the money! Does anyone out there have the knowledge and equipment to adjust this for me? Cheers

Sorry to jump in on this thread..... Are theses a straight forward bolt on option? Are any other mods required? Boosting 18psi is a dam sight better than what I'm getting at the moment (7 rising to 8psi)..... Cheers

Hey Smurff, How much you after...and where abouts are you? Cheers Garry

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