edeath
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Have to give a massive thanks to rabster for helping me sort out my intercooler. Found out it is damaged after the knock it had when it was lower but we think it hasn't ruptured as the damage didn't quite reach that far - but i was still pretty shocked at the mess it had caused! Also tightened or replaced some hoseclips and it seems to be pulling much better now with less leaks and more cooling - also got the FCD on 9 now which has made it a bit better lower down if i floor it. Still got some belt slip though i think. Rabster - I owe you lots of beer and hoseclips!
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arbs do rock. Loving the fact Wozzas back :D
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hhmmm hopefully my one will be ok will find out tomorrow.
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yeah saw some other nice ones - just they all had Turbo written on them and didnt want that. Just went for the cheapest one; as from what i can tell Boost gauges are pretty simple bits of kit.
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silver lol Think a link to the item is better: Ebay Item
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yeah got a £15 1.5bar boost guage coming to just pop somewhere out of sight so i can occasionaly check for leaks. Hopefully it wont be ultra crap.
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hhmmm i like the look of those Rota Torques..............and its bonus month :D
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come along to a meet - people have lots of different wheels.
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yeah from what i can hear its the air being forced out of any where that is leaking before the bypass opens - hopefully all gonna be sorted this weekend. I know my IC connectors are not as tight as they could be.
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i think it's just Rory's preference really. 18s look better on the car and you get more grip while not losing any/much ride quality. However as you have paid for new rubber i can see why you dont want to change wheel size. I personally would wait untill tyre change time and then upgrade to 18s.
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slightly embarresed now! think i paid about £30. As i said drunk ebay is dangerous.
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a very tight fitting glove :)
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hhmmm so is a higher ratio longer or shorter gearing?
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If the Diff will fit it fits - whats inside doesn't really matter if it connects to the prop ok and to each axle fine. But doesn't that final drive not just shorten all the gear ratios which would up the general acceleration but lower the top speed of each gear? Would be fine on a high revving car like the RS200 but imagine it would annoy me on a supercharged IS200 if used everyday.
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Mines running on 10 with Vpower. Gonna sort the belt out this weekend.
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I don't think boost gauges are that complicated. I've bought a £15 one off ebay and will let you know how good that one is - if its crap i will upgrade.
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ah ok so if it revs all they way to the limiter on 10 i assume i should just leave it then? (I know i should avoid hitting the limiter due to precats melting) My FCD is on spade connectors for power & ground, but soldered on the intercept.
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Chris what difference did you notice between settings?
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Could be belt slip? I am getting the same thing on mine if a floor it in 4th a low speeds the engine pulls then stops then pulls then stops and then pulls and keeps going once the revs have built a little. My belt is not super tight but its not like i can get a finger between the belt and the pully so no definite idea.
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Cleaned up the engine bay a little yesterday: Gonna go see Rabster on Saturday to sort out the IC Quick question: I've got the FCD set on 10 and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong going on. I know most of you guys have it set on 8 - 9 what sort of difference should i notice with the lower settings? I know most people say "what feels better" - but wouldn't mind some pointers.
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I'm always up for a weekend drive :). I'll probs come if this gos ahead
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think he's looking for pictures of the resevoir. You mean power steering? Not moved mine as have induction kit.
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I would get the engine fault codes read straight away. If the valve timing is out I imagine you could be doing real damage to the car.
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was the ecu reset after the install? When you checked the hoses did you try and tighten any? They should be a tight as you can get them. How tight is the pulley?
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Yeah the increase was about 4bhp IIRc not the 20Bhp advertised for the manifold. The blueflame should add about same again as well with an SC (plus maybe the induction should add even more.) I reckon 210 - 215 is a realistic aim - get those hoses tightened! :)
