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- Grease Monkey
- Posts: 385
- jedwabna poszewka promocja
- Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:00 pm
- Location: Adelaide
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Ok, seeing as how the SA section's been a bit quiet lately, I thought I'd spam it a bit.
My car's F@#ked at the moment, been having big time trans problems for a couple of weeks now. (Cue Steve's thoughts on tip boxes...)
Big thanks to Steve & Kesia for lending me a sensor to fault find with... Hope you recovered OK... LOL.
It's at the doc now, in the meantime I've got a hot new ride...
80's style baby!! Yea!
You gotta love loan cars. LOL.
Still, beats the Daewoo with flowers, eh Steve and Kesia?
On the plus side I've learned a lot about tip transmissions and had some time to do a few little mods while she's been off the road.
We'll see how it comes back, but my cars at an auto trans mechanic who has a lot of experience with mitsi 4 speed tips.
They're doing a full rebuild and gunna deck it out with a few performance upgrades they have developed through their experience with magna rally cars which run the same box.
They have also done a lot of lancers with 4 speed tips too.
Should strengthen it up a little and give sharper gear shifts, etc.
I figure while the tip is in pieces, it might as well get some upgrade attention.
I'll give em a write up in the SA mechanics section when I've tested her out.
Also found out that Mike at Road and Track does ECU chips for lots of mitsis, so I'll be having a word to him when my baby is back...
Finally got around to spraying my calipers and hubs in silver for a bit of bling behind the wheels (Had the paint for 12 months or so now... LOL).
Disassembled and fixed the foglight switch with a relay and put in some new globes to try and match up to my HID's.
I've also replaced my rear speakers which, after 7 years of faithful service (thrashing) sadly gave up on life in a big way...
Never would have guessed the voice coils would outlast the cones being baked by the sun...
Not long after putting in my sub I was tuning my system and noticed my back speakers sounded like sh!t.
Checked settings and connections several times which were all good, then finally noticed the cracks forming in the actual speakers. A week later, even with the gains right down, and there wasn't much left of them!
Now there's a pair of 5 way 7 X 10's sitting proudly in their place. Ahhh Upgrades
Think that's about it.
Maybe my car should break more often, I seem to get a lot of work done on it when it does...
My car's F@#ked at the moment, been having big time trans problems for a couple of weeks now. (Cue Steve's thoughts on tip boxes...)
Big thanks to Steve & Kesia for lending me a sensor to fault find with... Hope you recovered OK... LOL.
It's at the doc now, in the meantime I've got a hot new ride...
80's style baby!! Yea!
You gotta love loan cars. LOL.
Still, beats the Daewoo with flowers, eh Steve and Kesia?
On the plus side I've learned a lot about tip transmissions and had some time to do a few little mods while she's been off the road.
We'll see how it comes back, but my cars at an auto trans mechanic who has a lot of experience with mitsi 4 speed tips.
They're doing a full rebuild and gunna deck it out with a few performance upgrades they have developed through their experience with magna rally cars which run the same box.
They have also done a lot of lancers with 4 speed tips too.
Should strengthen it up a little and give sharper gear shifts, etc.
I figure while the tip is in pieces, it might as well get some upgrade attention.
I'll give em a write up in the SA mechanics section when I've tested her out.
Also found out that Mike at Road and Track does ECU chips for lots of mitsis, so I'll be having a word to him when my baby is back...
Finally got around to spraying my calipers and hubs in silver for a bit of bling behind the wheels (Had the paint for 12 months or so now... LOL).
Disassembled and fixed the foglight switch with a relay and put in some new globes to try and match up to my HID's.
I've also replaced my rear speakers which, after 7 years of faithful service (thrashing) sadly gave up on life in a big way...
Never would have guessed the voice coils would outlast the cones being baked by the sun...
Not long after putting in my sub I was tuning my system and noticed my back speakers sounded like sh!t.
Checked settings and connections several times which were all good, then finally noticed the cracks forming in the actual speakers. A week later, even with the gains right down, and there wasn't much left of them!
Now there's a pair of 5 way 7 X 10's sitting proudly in their place. Ahhh Upgrades
Think that's about it.
Maybe my car should break more often, I seem to get a lot of work done on it when it does...
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- GoldFTO
- Grease Monkey
- Posts: 196
- Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2005 5:00 pm
- Location: Whyalla South Australia
my bday on the 15th of dec. so there you go.
yeah man if you could just post how that mechanic goes on your car because i am coming to adelaide for my next service because whyalla mechanics dont have a clue what to do.
hate xmas i would have prolly finished doing everything i need to with my car if it wasn't for stupid presents.
yeah man if you could just post how that mechanic goes on your car because i am coming to adelaide for my next service because whyalla mechanics dont have a clue what to do.
hate xmas i would have prolly finished doing everything i need to with my car if it wasn't for stupid presents.
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- Grease Monkey
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damnit travis!! what ever happened to flower power!?!?! lol! i much rathered that car... all it needed was the venga boys music pumpin!
and as for the 15th lee, unfortunantly steve and i have stevse work xmass dinner so we gna have to give it a miss, altho we do hate it because we know we have fun at your parties.. damnit damnit damnit!!
and as for the 15th lee, unfortunantly steve and i have stevse work xmass dinner so we gna have to give it a miss, altho we do hate it because we know we have fun at your parties.. damnit damnit damnit!!
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- Grease Monkey
- Posts: 385
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- Location: Adelaide
Xanetia:
Dylan on his L's
(Rings insurance company to confirm policy)
He he. Tell him congrats...
And here's 2 more for him to laugh at...
Flower power...
When car's tried to go futuristic in the 80's... And it just didn't work...
And yes, that paddle on the right is the indicator!
I'll be there for the party. By Xmas theme you mean dress up?
Hard to top the teletubbie... I'll think of something if that's the case though
GoldFTO:
If all goes well, I'll give em a writeup in the mechanics section.
Lets face it, good mechanics = hard to find, no matter where you live
This ones an auto transmission specialist, but so far I've been happy with them.
I'll keep you posted.
Look forward to seeing another FTO out n about with us
Glamorous:
Ha ha, your post just popped up...
Got sick of chicks looking at me like I was *~delightful!~*... LOL
Vengaboys music I could do. Might have to rock up to the next cruise with it cranked just for you
The Vengabus is comin
And everybody's jumpin...
ROFL
Dylan on his L's
(Rings insurance company to confirm policy)
He he. Tell him congrats...
And here's 2 more for him to laugh at...
Flower power...
When car's tried to go futuristic in the 80's... And it just didn't work...
And yes, that paddle on the right is the indicator!
I'll be there for the party. By Xmas theme you mean dress up?
Hard to top the teletubbie... I'll think of something if that's the case though
GoldFTO:
If all goes well, I'll give em a writeup in the mechanics section.
Lets face it, good mechanics = hard to find, no matter where you live
This ones an auto transmission specialist, but so far I've been happy with them.
I'll keep you posted.
Look forward to seeing another FTO out n about with us
Glamorous:
Ha ha, your post just popped up...
Got sick of chicks looking at me like I was *~delightful!~*... LOL
Vengaboys music I could do. Might have to rock up to the next cruise with it cranked just for you
The Vengabus is comin
And everybody's jumpin...
ROFL
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- Xanetia
- Apprentice
- Posts: 51
- Joined: Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:00 pm
lol omg you guys are bored how about a cruse around the 16th or the sunday after
and we are also having a toga party for new year so maybe you can make that one
and yes ppl are still having tellytubby nightmares lol
dylan is driving all to well for a newbe
steve will be home on sat the 8th yay missing him
and im having a night on the town fri yay me in the city lol
wttc gold hopefully we will see you around
and we are also having a toga party for new year so maybe you can make that one
and yes ppl are still having tellytubby nightmares lol
dylan is driving all to well for a newbe
steve will be home on sat the 8th yay missing him
and im having a night on the town fri yay me in the city lol
wttc gold hopefully we will see you around
- Bennoz
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- Veteran Mechanic
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- Location: Wagga
They didnt steal me, they OWN me.Xanetia wrote:well the raaf stole steve a week early grrrr so party is now on the 15th dec every one welcome as norm there is a theme: xmas. there lol oh and we are now a 3 car fam heaven help us dylan got his L's yay he laughed at your car trav
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- Veteran Mechanic
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Hey peoples. Yes, back from the shadows to chime in to this discussion.
Have not been around (in case you haven't noticed) but things are getting together now so plan on being around more from now on.
Firstly, Trav, thats a lovely ride you have!! Kinda reminds me of my $300 car which I bought to take to bathurst this year. A stunning brown 1984 Sigma SE, 5 speed manual, 330k on the clock, recon engine that was spotless and blew no smoke (I know, I didn't think it was possible either!). Was a well fun trip. Will bring some pics for you all to the next cruise. Is also lots of video from the trip - other cars were a 1984 323 and a wicked camper with smurfs painted down both sides....
Speaking of the next cruise, the 16th would suit nicely. Sadly cannot attend the xmas party (15th), as that is our anniversary so as much as we love you guys, you just come in second there!
Not a lot to report at this point, car is filthy but hopefully a cruise wil make me clean it!! Plan on being regulars again so numbers will be boosted further.
Anyhow, have to continue getting ready for work so over for now.
Have not been around (in case you haven't noticed) but things are getting together now so plan on being around more from now on.
Firstly, Trav, thats a lovely ride you have!! Kinda reminds me of my $300 car which I bought to take to bathurst this year. A stunning brown 1984 Sigma SE, 5 speed manual, 330k on the clock, recon engine that was spotless and blew no smoke (I know, I didn't think it was possible either!). Was a well fun trip. Will bring some pics for you all to the next cruise. Is also lots of video from the trip - other cars were a 1984 323 and a wicked camper with smurfs painted down both sides....
Speaking of the next cruise, the 16th would suit nicely. Sadly cannot attend the xmas party (15th), as that is our anniversary so as much as we love you guys, you just come in second there!
Not a lot to report at this point, car is filthy but hopefully a cruise wil make me clean it!! Plan on being regulars again so numbers will be boosted further.
Anyhow, have to continue getting ready for work so over for now.
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- Veteran Mechanic
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- Veteran Mechanic
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- Joined: Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:00 pm
- Location: Wagga