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by 92mr2paddy
Sun Dec 13, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Inner rack end - no lock washer?
Replies: 7
Views: 4639

Re: Inner rack end - no lock washer?

torque spec of 'FT' works on everything :D
by 92mr2paddy
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Talk some sense into me - Mazda RX8
Replies: 22
Views: 11954

Re: Talk some sense into me - Mazda RX8

only downside im aware of and the reason my mate got rid of rx8 is that when u start it cold and turn it off before its warm it will flood and near impossible to start again unless ur battery can turn it over for 5-10minutes, i reckon that is the stupidest thing a 'new' car can do and would ...
by 92mr2paddy
Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Rebuilding turbo, possibly DIY?
Replies: 2
Views: 2489

Re: Rebuilding turbo, possibly DIY?

cheers, the filter (big K&N) is quite dirty but only from the oil coming out of compressor (so will clean this), will check drain but its a straight down dash -12 line so shouldnt be a problem there, the breather is going into a catch can from both covers no more pvc valve as aftermarket intake, i ...
by 92mr2paddy
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Rebuilding turbo, possibly DIY?
Replies: 2
Views: 2489

Rebuilding turbo, possibly DIY?

so my supras turbo has started using lots of oil after track day and hard driving under boost, opened up intake/pod and as suspected full of oil residue from the compressor housing, it doesnt blow smoke when running/boosting so presuming rear housing seals are ok.

now question is, its a big ...
by 92mr2paddy
Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Best nuts for exhaust manifold/turbo?
Replies: 9
Views: 6130

Re: Best nuts for exhaust manifold/turbo?

since using the copper plated nuts ive never had any exhaust/turbo anything ive bolted together come loose again. def recommend using them!
by 92mr2paddy
Thu Apr 30, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Tuning Recommendations in Auckland LinkG4
Replies: 5
Views: 3643

Re: Tuning Recommendations in Auckland LinkG4

regarding price tune is usualy around $1000 if no wiring or anything like that needs to be messed with, i remember they did all sorts of test on my setup before just strapping it onto the dyno, cooling system pressure tests and intercooler piping tests all of that stuff, if i remember correctly my ...
by 92mr2paddy
Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Tuning Recommendations in Auckland LinkG4
Replies: 5
Views: 3643

Re: Tuning Recommendations in Auckland LinkG4

i took my supra to hitech motorsport in drury, they did a fantastic job not only with tune but with wiring and all sorts of other things!

*edit* im running link extreme also
by 92mr2paddy
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:05 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: Exhaust welding worksmanship
Replies: 53
Views: 31267

Re: Exhaust welding worksmanship

they definately bent the pipes by bending in a vice bit by bit to get such 'even' kinking, hahahaha
i really cant believe these pics and that they had the guts to charge you for it!!
def name and shame time!!
by 92mr2paddy
Tue Feb 03, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: supra jza80 wobbles its ass in the wet
Replies: 27
Views: 10220

Re: supra jza80 wobbles its ass in the wet

holy crap thats some intense wear!! might be getting a proper manual diff for her car soon so will rip subframe apart and check those flanges!
by 92mr2paddy
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: supra jza80 wobbles its ass in the wet
Replies: 27
Views: 10220

Re: supra jza80 wobbles its ass in the wet

ok its been along time since i posted about this and after getting alignment and new tires things were good, recently its started to wobble quite badly as in you cant drve it in the wet at all over 40-50ks, its amazing how bad it is and even in the dry with the sticky 265's on bumps it will try to ...
by 92mr2paddy
Sun Oct 19, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: General Car Discussion
Topic: 1st in NZ.
Replies: 32
Views: 17641

Re: 1st in NZ.

i seen this 2 weeks ago in ellerslie in auckland, sounds and looks amazing. old'ish guy with grey hair driving it. lucky bastard
by 92mr2paddy
Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Too Much Oil
Replies: 4
Views: 1744

Re: Too Much Oil

they say that catalyc converter gets damaged from it but thats only an emission part so wouldnt worry about that, apart from that im not too sure if it damages anything.
by 92mr2paddy
Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: 1jzgte/2jzgte stock twin turbo power gains
Replies: 178
Views: 192665

Re: 1jzgte/2jzgte stock twin turbo power gains

those are some big power numbers for such tiny snails!!
by 92mr2paddy
Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: where can i buy e30 fuel?
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Re: where can i buy e30 fuel?

yea ive been looking but other than mixing myself with ethanol level testers etc (which im not too keen on and cant be bothered) only option is e85 from pukekohe but that means upgrading injectors.lines.pumps, and that isnt really worth it where e30 will still make a decent power increase over 98 ...
by 92mr2paddy
Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:06 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: where can i buy e30 fuel?
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

where can i buy e30 fuel?

i read a little while ago that 'alcotane' supplies or used to supply e30 and e85 mixes in 20l or 200l drums, but the website doesnt work and just wondering if there any other reliable sources out there? pat
by 92mr2paddy
Mon May 26, 2014 7:58 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Janika Ter Ellen?
Replies: 40
Views: 74554

Re: Janika Ter Ellen?

^^^^^ this exactly! i hate going to a rental house job in south aux and oh its 10am on a tuesday and the people are all on the doll drinking codys on their big flat screen jamming ps3, half of them even brag about being on the doll etc. are you kidding me! they do nothing towards society so why do ...
by 92mr2paddy
Wed May 21, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: flaring guards, pulling guards
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

Re: flaring guards, pulling guards

cheers will get in touch with him.
by 92mr2paddy
Tue May 20, 2014 8:03 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: flaring guards, pulling guards
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

flaring guards, pulling guards

i need my guards pulled out about 20mm (to fit new wide wheels of course), anyone know any good places in auckland that do that sort of work? im not after the simple roll the inside lip i need the whole thing pulled :P
cheers pat
by 92mr2paddy
Sat May 17, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: Tech Questions
Topic: Hiace starts lazy/funny?
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Hiace starts lazy/funny?

ok so ive had my hiace for around 2 years now and its always started a lil strange, it will turn over once realll slow then turns over one more time quick and boom its idling, has started everytime since ive had it but last night it did like 5 slow as hell turn overs then just clicking,, (same sound ...
by 92mr2paddy
Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:23 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Can you afford a home in NZ? Mark II
Replies: 75
Views: 374090

Re: Can you afford a home in NZ? Mark II

never a wrong time i reckon, even spending 3/4 on interest is better than 100% on rent throwing it down the landlords throat. the higher interest rates will only mean slightly higher repayments.