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Postby TWSTD » Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:35 pm

So did I grab you all with that cryptic topic title?

Let me explain.

I need some technical articles written, and I just dont have the time to do them myself. Now thats where YOU come in!

I need technical articles written on topics such as:

* Boost controllers - manual vs electronic and how to install them. Bradley
* Air filters and air intake tech Zak
* Wastegate Tech - internal vs external - how they work and installation. Matt Dunn
* Track day - how do I prepare? KinLoud
* Clutch kits - which one for me? Bradley
* Blow off valves - what do they do and how to choose one
* Gauges and how to install them
* Suspension tech - guide to upgrading your suspension

* How to modify your car - a general guide Zak

Now - why would you want to spend some of your free timing writing a tech article for me? Well - ill pay you for it! Each of the above will be worth a $30 credit that can be used at Driven Performance!

THE SMALL PRINT:
*All Tech articles will need to be of a high professional standard, and include clear embedded images to illustrate, and must be no longer than 3 pages in length.
*All Tech articles must be completed in MS Word.
*All information and images should be referenced as appropriate and not plagiarised.
*Writer(s) agree to relinquish any and all rights over the article and its content as part of this arrangement.
*All tech article content is subject to approval and editing by me.
*Credit will only be given once the article is of a suitable standard. My decision on the standard is final.
*Credit must be used within 1 month of the completion of the edited version of the tech article(s).
*Credit can be used on any item currently in stock with Driven Performance (if the item you want is out of stock, decisions will be made on a case by case basis).
*Credit cannot be given away or sold - it is only valid for the person(s) who wrote the article(s).
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Postby EVL20V » Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:59 pm

no offence at all, but do u sell performance goodies but not sure how they work? :wink:
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Postby barryogen » Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:06 pm

from his "I just dont have the time to do them myself" I figured that he didn't have the time to do it...
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Postby Quirky » Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:13 pm

Id like to know how wastegates work...
I thought it was just another fad like big and loud exhausts
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Postby Zak » Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:34 pm

I'm up for it 8)

Only hard bits is photos, but I can definatly do gauges, clutchs and intakes, I can do more if no one else does, but I can only do them on the weekend as I work from 5am to 10pm most week days.

Whats the email you need them sent to?

Just let me know if you want me to do those ones or not :)
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Postby TWSTD » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:56 pm

Zak - flick me an email and we will talk further about which topic(s) you would like to do. EMail addr on the website: www.drivenperformance.co.nz

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Postby matt dunn » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:54 pm

I could probably have a crack at a wastegate one for a deal on a new spring for my external gate.......
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Postby Silent Knight » Wed Jul 04, 2007 12:01 am

How about a guide on how to do a manual conversion on a RWD car?
It's mostly the same for all RWD cars and I already have the manual written up. :D
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Postby TWSTD » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:03 am

Matt - what spring do you need? We are low right now - perhaps best to PM me or email.

Silent Knight - That could be a possibility. Lets talk further via email.
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Postby Dragger_Dan » Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:18 pm

If you get stuck with any photo requirements just ask, have a lot of shit to take photos of.
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Postby TWSTD » Thu Jul 05, 2007 8:06 pm

Thanks for the offer re pics ;-)

Cheers to all those who have expressed interest. You may see 1 topic has been allocated - I will try and get on to allocating the others shortly - so those who have emailed sorry its taking a while - but I will get back to you all soon!

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Postby TWSTD » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:22 am

Topics that have been assigned are now marked above. Still a couple more there if anyone wants to give them a crack!
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Postby barryogen » Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:39 am

Just wondered... are these going to be freely available to the general unwashed masses, or only to purchasers?
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Postby TWSTD » Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:59 pm

They will be available to anyone with internet access :-)
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Re: Can you write a tech article? Performance parts rewards!

Postby Silvertop » Tue Jul 10, 2007 4:33 pm

TWSTD wrote:* Suspension tech - guide to upgrading your suspension

That's a pretty broad subject (Spring types & rates, shocks, coilovers, bushings, swaybars, various control arms etc, strut tower bars, tuning considerations, camber, caster, toe explanations etc) ... must be worth more? ;)

Or if you broke it down to suspension components you sell...?
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Postby TWSTD » Tue Jul 10, 2007 5:14 pm

Although there are a lot of components to suspension, many only require a brief mention. If you are interrested in this topic please email me and i will send you a list of what I would like covered :-)

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