Random Question thread.. - Page 49

phly · 06-11-2009, 11:48 PM

Anyone know whats the cheapest way to send a 2kg package to the US by air?

Rupewrecht · 06-11-2009, 11:54 PM

Australia Post. Or EMS is usually oly a little more expesive (also available at Auspost)

mussing · 06-11-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisbane_boy

hey guys.
Im servicing my mates barina tommrow and need a THICK oil.
anybody reccomend anything??
also wats a good thickness?
He put in 10w/30 and it was way to thin
Cheers
Duncan S

Why not use the oil recommended by the manufacturer?

marcs_sp20 · 07-11-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maztech

Both contribute to ride height. Sounds like your shocks are the issue, most likely caused by height ( to Low ) mayhave damaged valving due to shock bottoming out. Are you saying that the rear shocks dont bounce back and hold the car down?

the car bounces back and stays upright, its only when you are on the road its very jittery. I have had it before with King Springs in other cars, get over 75,000 and they sag and the arse end feels wobbly...

I think I will just replace springs for the time being, and if the shocks need replacing, i'll replace them at the next service (January)

Astinadroxycuts · 09-11-2009, 11:14 PM

Thinking of Buying a Vtec engine and throwing it in?

Cost of the parts? Cost of the labour ? Performance wise

Thankyou

70NYD · 09-11-2009, 11:31 PM

yeah im thinking of getting a GE turbine and throwing it in....
seriusly tho apart from the engine/gearbox you will need following custom made parts

mounts for both engine and box
driveshafts (completly made pretty much)
all new engine managment (u will prob never wire in the stock ecu so u will need something like haltech commandor that can do everything standalone)
a good tuner to make it turn on letalone run
a hell of a engineering certificate
new exhaust
new intake
among other things

all in all it is cheaper to turbo it

Brisbane_boy · 09-11-2009, 11:35 PM

yer tonys right. alot of work. at the end of the day it depends on what you want.
i remember a guy got a quote for putting a Vtec in a non vtec civic was like $5500.
so it woud probly be more.
that did include everything and custom stainless extractors and stainless spoon exhaust system

Astinadroxycuts · 10-11-2009, 12:26 AM

Well i am on my greens for 2 years and Il be making some heavy duty cash i hope soon

and il turbo it when i am off my greens =] So roughly 6k needed?

70NYD · 10-11-2009, 08:06 AM

you can get a motor and loom from a front cut for about 2k and another 1 to put it in so about 3 - 4min

Brisbane_boy · 10-11-2009, 09:45 AM

there are a few worshops that do that sort of stuff.
Umm triple 9 automotive
also 1 of moss st forget there name.
Ur best bet is to go have a talk to them and see what they reccomend.
They will also be able to give u a price

S373N · 10-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

you can get a motor and loom from a front cut for about 2k and another 1 to put it in so about 3 - 4min

where can i buy a frontcut? and what from?

70NYD · 10-11-2009, 10:11 AM

think of what car comes with a BPT stock and there is ur answer
cuts can be gotten from any jap engine import place

marcs_sp20 · 10-11-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S373N

where can i buy a frontcut? and what from?

from any jap import yard. Motor is from a gtx or gtr familia, but most peps get there bpt's from the gtx.

Also, you will need the g series box as the f series box is a little to frgaile, not that g series will blow too... The box from the front cut can not be used as its 4wd..

There is a full stickied thread on the conversion on here, use the search button...

chicaboo · 10-11-2009, 11:29 AM

...Or from a local KF/KH TX3, but you will get the low output ECU [117kW vs 134kW].

Mad Mat · 10-11-2009, 08:17 PM

does anyone know how to adjust BJ head lights

marcs_sp20 · 10-11-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

does anyone know how to adjust BJ head lights

use the search button

Brisbane_boy · 10-11-2009, 09:12 PM

that screw with the funny looking washer around it. just turn it and u will see the adjustment.
Its a gold screw on the back of the headlight

70NYD · 10-11-2009, 09:19 PM

i beleive i read on here (as it was asked like LAST WEEK MAT) that the light asembly is adjusted internaly on a rack that can fall of the pinion, so if its not adjusting it might have fallen off..

marcs_sp20 · 10-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

(as it was asked like LAST WEEK MAT)

Why I said to use the search button

Mad Mat · 10-11-2009, 09:37 PM

sorry guys.

i was just in a rush. as i went 4 a drive and i honestly was shining possiums in the eyes and not on the road

06-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#961
phly AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 97 BA Astina Hatchback Posts: 384 View Photos By: phly	Anyone know whats the cheapest way to send a 2kg package to the US by air? __________________ 1997 Mazda Astina 323 BA Hatchback

06-11-2009, 11:54 PM	#962
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	Australia Post. Or EMS is usually oly a little more expesive (also available at Auspost) __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

09-11-2009, 11:31 PM	#966
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	yeah im thinking of getting a GE turbine and throwing it in.... seriusly tho apart from the engine/gearbox you will need following custom made parts mounts for both engine and box driveshafts (completly made pretty much) all new engine managment (u will prob never wire in the stock ecu so u will need something like haltech commandor that can do everything standalone) a good tuner to make it turn on letalone run a hell of a engineering certificate new exhaust new intake among other things all in all it is cheaper to turbo it __________________

09-11-2009, 11:35 PM	#967
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	yer tonys right. alot of work. at the end of the day it depends on what you want. i remember a guy got a quote for putting a Vtec in a non vtec civic was like $5500. so it woud probly be more. that did include everything and custom stainless extractors and stainless spoon exhaust system __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

10-11-2009, 08:06 AM	#969
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	you can get a motor and loom from a front cut for about 2k and another 1 to put it in so about 3 - 4min __________________

09-11-2009, 11:14 PM	#965
Astinadroxycuts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Car: 93 323 Astina - Toyota Celica GT4 Posts: 211	Thinking of Buying a Vtec engine and throwing it in? Cost of the parts? Cost of the labour ? Performance wise Thankyou

10-11-2009, 12:26 AM	#968
Astinadroxycuts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Car: 93 323 Astina - Toyota Celica GT4 Posts: 211	Well i am on my greens for 2 years and Il be making some heavy duty cash i hope soon and il turbo it when i am off my greens =] So roughly 6k needed?

10-11-2009, 09:45 AM	#970
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	there are a few worshops that do that sort of stuff. Umm triple 9 automotive also 1 of moss st forget there name. Ur best bet is to go have a talk to them and see what they reccomend. They will also be able to give u a price __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

10-11-2009, 10:11 AM	#972
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	think of what car comes with a BPT stock and there is ur answer cuts can be gotten from any jap engine import place __________________

10-11-2009, 11:29 AM	#974
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	...Or from a local KF/KH TX3, but you will get the low output ECU [117kW vs 134kW].

10-11-2009, 08:17 PM	#975
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	does anyone know how to adjust BJ head lights __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

10-11-2009, 09:12 PM	#977
Brisbane_boy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane QLD Car: 2002 323 astina Posts: 1,059	that screw with the funny looking washer around it. just turn it and u will see the adjustment. Its a gold screw on the back of the headlight __________________ If your not allowed to go fast, you might as well look fast

10-11-2009, 09:19 PM	#978
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i beleive i read on here (as it was asked like LAST WEEK MAT) that the light asembly is adjusted internaly on a rack that can fall of the pinion, so if its not adjusting it might have fallen off.. __________________

10-11-2009, 09:37 PM	#980
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	sorry guys. i was just in a rush. as i went 4 a drive and i honestly was shining possiums in the eyes and not on the road __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015