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by flygt4
Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Toyota Blade V6.
Replies: 70
Views: 98422

Re: Toyota Blade V6.

Yep can confirm the aurion pedal dance works on these blades too.It completely transforms the acceleration in 1st gear but requires a bit of feel for the throttle without the idiot proofing to stop you leaving a cloud of smoke. Not as bad as expected though if you wind into it a little like you ...
by flygt4
Tue Aug 30, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Toyota Blade V6.
Replies: 70
Views: 98422

Re: Toyota Blade V6.

I picked up a Blade Master G about 18 months now too. Awesome little car, heaps of pace and deceptively picks up speed. Good for around 6sec to 100km limited by grip. A couple of things I've learned

- The stock muffler is too quiet, can only really hear it at full song but it does sound good. This ...
by flygt4
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: 4 & rotary nationals - Palmy
Replies: 39
Views: 17207

biiiiig difference between a 19 and a 15. its gets exponentially harder to gain every second under 1:20 there.
by flygt4
Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Anyone who knows tires...
Replies: 30
Views: 2898

one rangi way to break the bead is to get a thick plank of wood, rest it on the tyre on an angle, and drive a 4wd or similar heavy vehicle up onto it. then rotate and repeat

used this technique to do the tyres on my quad once, with the scoop of my mates digger and 3 tons of pressure. worked a ...
by flygt4
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: parts being shipped, customs??
Replies: 24
Views: 2531

Mr. Mainstream wrote:http://www.customs.govt.nz/importers/Private+Importers/Customs+Charges.htm

Massagers (Vibratory) 12.5% :lol: :lol:


we don't want any unfair competition for the nz vibrator industry now do we? :lol:
by flygt4
Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Some LF-A news
Replies: 189
Views: 28084

someone within lexus europe had stated that the LF-A engine will be bespoke, and not featured in any other cars, so doubtful it will turn up in the GS-F
by flygt4
Tue Dec 22, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Coolant change on 3L Hiace...
Replies: 2
Views: 475

when i did the thermostat on my nissan 2.7D it just had a little thing you turn at the bottom of the radiator and out it comes, even has a hose so you can get it to a bucket. flows out better if you take the cap off too.
by flygt4
Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:45 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Lexus to thrash Merc, BMW and Audi?
Replies: 8
Views: 1094

sounds like a big undertaking seeing as the basic construction of the cars in each series are radically different.

but yes, it would be awesomely cool. while they are at it, they should make a racing series for rwd , v8 engined cars that would allow for the germans, the japanese, the americans ...
by flygt4
Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: anyone needing mechanical perk work?
Replies: 13
Views: 6306

my mate trained and worked there a couple years back. got to work on some cool cars, loads of porsches, also a few lambos and audis etc
by flygt4
Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:58 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

thats a pretty accurate summary, except those costs are a bit generous i think.
A limited license could probly be had for around $1200, and depending on the lawyer, assuming 3 trips to courts as stated you could probably defend the charge for under 2k if you shopped around. my assault charge cost ...
by flygt4
Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: drag racing tips
Replies: 38
Views: 5409

also every car is different, and the track will be different every time you go.

there will be a point in the rev range where there is just enough wheelspin to keep you moving and not bog down, but not too much that you're standing still. then probably give or take 1000rpm either side of that on ...
by flygt4
Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

lol its a secret :lol:
by flygt4
Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

its not restricted to one area, there are the odd prick cops everywhere you go. most of them actually arent too bad, it just seems some have been doing it a little too long. You will also find some stations have a zero tolerance for certain offences at times, and as they have to write up everything ...
by flygt4
Sat Nov 21, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

plead not guilty right to the end.

when i got charged with excessive acceleration i went to court 3 times, the 3rd time they withdrew the charge as it didn't meet the criteria for the offence.
it turns out sometimes when officers want to be a prick they just go fishing and hope you plead ...
by flygt4
Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

just did some quick research, if i get convicted

"the court MUST disqualify the driver for a minimum of 6 months "

there is no way in hell the that pathetic skid justifies loosing my license for 6 months. 6 minutes maybe even 6 days no way 6 months......

yeah thats sounds about right, as i ...
by flygt4
Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: sustained loss of traction
Replies: 107
Views: 10677

if you admitted it in your statement its probly too late to take that back. it will be typed up and submitted to the courts.

if you look it up online you'll find a list of penalties for each particular charge. if my memory is right they are suprisingly severe for that offence. they usually ...
by flygt4
Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:59 am
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: oil cooler and braided lines cleaning?
Replies: 4
Views: 864

i generally use dynamo washing liquid in hot water from a garden pressure sprayer to do the radiators on my quad, works a treat.
by flygt4
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: WOF/Brakes and the outcome..
Replies: 19
Views: 1866

mates car did that and caught fire. turns out hydraulic fluid is flammable.
by flygt4
Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Toyspeed
Replies: 48
Views: 4485

wheres that photo of a certain someone passed out in her own vomit :lol: :lol: :lol:
by flygt4
Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:51 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Aussie Aussie Aussie...................................
Replies: 83
Views: 6102

was a multi 100 millions dollar revamps to Wellington hospital over the past 2-3 years too