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    Where to get a dyno tune in auckland

    in Engine Related

    Posted

     Shale said:

    Isn't a tune at places like GCP worth at least a grand?

    My last one cost $800 and he had major issues getting the tune right.

    That one was with a Micro Tech computer using a hand controller too hahaha

    So no doubt it you had a brand new link with a common engine/turbo setup it could be cheaper!

    Which radar detector is best ??

    in I.C.E.

    Posted

    As explained above. Radar detectors are pretty much pointless for Motorway driving slash driving in general these days. Not worth the money :P

    And BTW have heard that the laser jammers are pretty average as well anyway so basically just don't speed!

    Boost spiking.

    in Engine Related

    Posted

    Garry Capper has mentioned drilling out the pill in the boost line a little when I had spiking issues in the past.

    Not sure if it is even possible given the size of the pill but could be an effective option

    SIKROD stolen

    in Stolen Vehicle Register

    Posted

    Yeah when I read it in the paper I was a little suspicious.

    I doubt anyone who has spent that kind of money on their car would leave it out over night. Spending the extra $20 odd bucks on a dial a driver rather than taking a taxi would have been the smart option.

    Insurance Thread 2.0

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

     funkytown']

    [quote name='keltik said:

    Anyone over 25 is insured under my policy with State. Thats what it says on the contract.

    /quote]

    yer same... well actually EVERYONE is covered who i accept to drive my car (the BPE) the excess is $300 for >25 and $1500 for <25

    I am similar to this, works well means mates can drive the car but they just have to be aware how much the excess is. Will have to find out how much my excess is but do know I am paying $800 a year for a 21 Year old with a modified STI in Auckland through a broker so thats the reason for the good deal.

    Witness says "take the turbo charged cars away from young drivers"

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

     99GTB']

    [quote name='subiv5 said:

    I think it would be interesting to see if changing some of the police car's to something a little quicker would make any difference to the police pursuit rates. The UK Police seem to think the 'intimidation' factor of having turbo Subaru's and Evo's have worked for them. These can be watched on Police Interceptors program on channel 71 on Sky.

    Not saying this is a solution to the problem but if it stops a couple of people making the split second decision to run rather than pull over and stop then surely it would be worth it.

    Edit: Not saying that having faster car's will mean they will be pulled over faster but may be intimidated out of running in the first place

    /quote]

    Highway patrol cars aren't much different speed wise to most boyracer style cars. Easily faster than a few of the more popular models (read: hondas) for example.

    What's your professional opinion Jason? :P

    Unless it is wet, I have seen quite a few police cars do a bit of drifting on the way to their jobs, 4wd ftw.

    Yeah didn't really get that point across really well. How fast the patrol car gets to 100km/h isn't the point.

    Its the fact that if someone was going to make a run for it they are more likely to stop and pull over if the see an STI with a huge scoop on their ass than if it was the usual v6 commodore.

    Also would be interesting to see the number of pursuits per person/population in other countries vs the rate in New Zealand. I don't imagine it would be any higher the US or Europe

    Witness says "take the turbo charged cars away from young drivers"

    in General Vehicle Discussion

    Posted

    I think it would be interesting to see if changing some of the police car's to something a little quicker would make any difference to the police pursuit rates. The UK Police seem to think the 'intimidation' factor of having turbo Subaru's and Evo's have worked for them. These can be watched on Police Interceptors program on channel 71 on Sky.

    Not saying this is a solution to the problem but if it stops a couple of people making the split second decision to run rather than pull over and stop then surely it would be worth it.

    Edit: Not saying that having faster car's will mean they will be pulled over faster but may be intimidated out of running in the first place

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