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    Hx20s conversion

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Chassis is fine - it's a GC8/GF8, so it'll handle it.

    Gearbox will probably assplode into a brazillion pieces (or at least shred a gear if you get grumpy at it). And yeah...clutch funtiems :P

    Wiring...not the same. If you want a challenge...knock yourself out :D

    Brakes...for the love of all things good and holy, CHANGE THEM.

    Suspension...you will want some upgrades, but that's a duh if you're getting it ready for track.

    Ultimately I'm NOT a proponent of modifying the sh!t out of an HX, as that's exactly what I'm doing and it's the hard road and then some. But if you intend it to be more than 'just' an STi - ie a track car, caged and everything - you've got a perfect starter shell. You'll ultimately change out anything that's HX, WRX, STi for track-worthy aftermarket stuff anyway, so better save the money and go for the chassis code, not the final trim.

    But for the love of all things good and holy, don't try and make an STi out of an HX20s ;D

    Can I put a 98 99 00 motor in my 97

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Don't forget that some WRXs have 20K heads also - version 3 is the gift that keeps on giving.

    Are the compression ratios the same across the board?

    I do know that there are incompatibilities within the 20G shortblock; can't swap heads between Legacy and Impreza.

    I'd rather swap in a whole, known-working motor or replace with new or PBMS bottom end. Either get reliability or get fresh IMO ;) Saves more money in the long run.

    best panel beaters in auckland.

    in Body

    Posted

    He decided that prep was overrated, and used enamel instead of proper clearcoat (because it's cheaper, apparently?). As a result the enamel has yellowed, taking all the blue out of my blue steel...it also flakes off the lovely silver paint underneath. That was a $2000 job. The paint itself was even and had no flaws, but the prep was terrible. It's for that reason I'm from now on doing my own work, or using a reputable shop that has examples of their work rather than just word-of-mouth.

    best panel beaters in auckland.

    in Body

    Posted

    A cheap paint job changes colour and peels off. Don't even go there.

    Why don't you get a car in the right colour? :P As someone who bought a silver HX, and now have a peeling grey HX with an STi body kit and over $30k spent on it... unless you have a mega budget, don't even consider changing important things about your car like its colour, drivetrain and powerplant. It sounds cool and 'it's my baby, I'll do what I want' but it's not worth the tears unless you have a solid, complete plan and a stable budget for it. Been there done that, and like I said...ya gotta be crazy to even go there. I have no regrets, but every other way is cheaper and easier.

    What have you done to your car today?

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    Pretended to be helpful as Jasn00 and I wrestled the bloody BC5. Came unstuck trying to get the pipe from the WAIC to the turbo onto the blasted turbo...Wiretap turned up and got it on no sweat, then tidied up a few intake/vac lines we moogied up. From there it was general housekeeping sort of stuff, a spare battery in the boot because the fuel pump isn't getting power, and then.......turned the key 8) It runs, baby. It runs.

    Exhaust, shifter cable, power to fuel pump. Then it's ready for compliance, WOF, rego, and a big fat bow on its bonnet for the sister's ever-approaching 18th birthday :o

    MM12-Quake city!

    in Otago / Southland

    Posted

    Both Auckland tracks are unattainably expensive :( Pukekohe is an outrageous $4000 incl GST and the required staff (which is why DOBC is going to Manfeild or Taupo next year), and Hampton is at least $6000 IIRC. The other tracks around the country are $2500 or less.

    p.p.p.s This is the Southland forum ;D

    cracked piston

    in Engine Related

    Posted

    It can change the final result. But I'm looking at the forest, not the trees.

    Srsly, you'd massively benefit from using the flappy bits on the side more than the flappy bits on the front.

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