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https://www.drivencarguide.co.nz/news/subaru-wrx-ts-spec-b-for-new-zealand-spoiler-alert/ they are catching on... & wont last long I don't think!

cheers for posting! & Neat!

ahh yeah, I have been warned to service the G-box religiously....

I did same sort of search for 'new' Family car that could tow and sadly, and Gladly! Settled for a 2011 Diesel Hyundai Santa Fe' The best car I've owned so far! and I didn't even know it was Turbo until I pulled the Engine cover off... Average $0.18 per km fuel cost + RUC's over 81x Refuels so far over 5x years of ownership

ID tag lists Trans too aye, ya pushing poo up a hill with that one sorry the PRND321 on the dash might give it away too the cost involved in swapping a CANBUS equipped car these days too is also prohibitive and will be more work than you may realise ❤️

what he said : Good luck with that the Rego sticker means "nothing" Only good for Parking Wardens & Cops (to see if you have some)

it develops further : Source

searching his name gets rather entertaining on FB & leads to this news article etc https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350149093/car-sold-twice-online-never-delivered?fbclid=IwY2xjawJKyoZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHceB5kvM56GNgMBaR8qPSoaNwXWUeeNcya7f0U2T3nsEivpRtwUQkqDDgg_aem_4GjbhlkSzt0HQ6f5hCGLRQ

lets add to the list this guy : rather prevalent on FB apparently source : the Subaru NZ Enthusiasts fb group Jake Marshall << Profile on FB if everyone wants to report etc

haha & yep! lol (in general) Mates a Cert guy & some of the stuff he puts up in his stories really scares me (cars turn up for cert checks with no gas / bald tyres and loose / wrong wheel nuts is only the start eh knocking steering arms on exhausts (hot rods) seats and often even Belts held in by hopes & dreams (bolts but no nuts) hand tight nylox, yeah hand tight, not even engaged...

in theory yes I agree but in reality can people (the Greater-unwashed-Public) really be trusted to do bolts back up tight, or even use the right washer? Especially on critical safety items like Brakes or steering ❤️ kinda why Juddies (Adjustable Suspension) = Cert : are all 'basic' top hat bolts / brake line clips & ride height checks pretty sure anyone logged onto this Forum is capable = yes then there's the FB Group Mechanics yeah nah

Plan for a LVVTA Cert too Fun police here : as soon as you change or touch the Brake Pedal from OEM you need a cert Technically & Legally Speaking ❤️ even if you're simply swapping factory parts they are NOT OEM to that car yes, it can be done, yes people have got wof's without a cert after such a swap I'm trying to find the thread on here, it has been covered before BUT reasonable difficult to search "terms" and it is actually covered on the LVVVTA Site FAQ https://www.lvvta.org.nz/knowledge_base.html screen shot : text version

nope if you're asking me Manuel

I haven't watched the clip yet but I'm heading down the rabbit hole now Audrino based system for "under $20" ("all other" commercially of the shelf items seem to be around $3-400 and yuck)

I'm not into Same Gender relations, but $23'ish is $23'ish 😎 (sorry no actual positive contribution to the thread but kinda temped to buy for the Gravel Express LOL) edit ah shoot near $40 for shipping link for anyone else tempted (no kickback) : www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005439521584.html

so yeah between 4 & 5k rev range

This is one of the earliest Dyno Sheets of my TT (the 1998 BG5c) = 160kw bonus actual video of the Rolling Road setup & run on a Digital Camera with no Mic October 2004 not long after I traded in the 1990 BC GT for it Sorry no RPM's but a notable dip in power / torque : No-ones been able to explain the funky backwards lines but I think you can see the VOD there on the PSI chart 2007 Hub-dyno Petone I call it 180 kw WITH Boost Spike : split 4mm or 6mm hoses on the top of the intake

that's a little low in the rev range but "could" be what we call the Valley of Death is the changeover point between Single small Primary and Parallel Twin turbo mode (both) I'll see if I can find a Dyno graph of my BG5c in the garage thread or archives photo bucket has eaten the images (but I know I have them @ work so please wait 10-12 hours hah

perchance : a clue or a link not easiest thing to search for eh ❤️

1980 Datsun 1976 Avenger (yep both recently went around the "clock" a mates 1974 Escort Sport fully aware this is a VERY small sample but still relevant to my interests hah

the stats I've heard quoted (sorry cannot cite) show classics are involved in accidents less than any other category & all the "Old" cars I own fail on aprox every 18months if not a longer period of happy motoring in between (Avenger went 10k without drama 2016 > 2019

that's 40 years or older aka "Vintage" (and COf's for Private Motorhomes if that's your bag) MSM info : https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/02/25/consultation-opens-on-warrant-of-fitness-cof-change-for-some-vehicles/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3Szqxw4KT2XVMIvXJUh2Cs7tsIVh-3EpI3l_ix0xbHSWN89Q6rOZV5jqE_aem_gu1iRxVqPzdJAtZSxDm82Q Important direct link to the NZTA feedback form to have your say : https://www.nzta.govt.nz/about-us/public-consultation-hub/current-consultations/land-transport-rule-vehicle-standards-compliance-amendment-2025-consultation/ "only" 4 more years to wait for OG BC Legacy's and 11 for my GeX! Lol cant do it twice from the 'same' device 8(

oh wow : thought they were bullet proof? mind you I've never played with a CVT keen to learn too for 'future' me just in case I ever encounter this not sure what the spec's or difference's could be, connectors / internals etc?

snap : I was about to copy & paste the Part # there too hah ❤️ or Partsouq : although availability there = 0 apparently :'/ https://partsouq.com/en/search/all?q=73210AE060 is it "just" the aircon radiator assembly? or what is the issue can you be a bit more specific ❤️ at this stage I'm assuming you've had a frontal impact? or a 'projectile' experience? not something I've experienced but eager to learn and / or help

keep 'em coming, kids in 30 years will find this & think you're a ledgend!