What have you done to your car today? - Page 59

Dogo · 21-01-2009, 09:21 AM

wow, now your car will be sooo COOL

HA !

HA !

... ha

Rupewrecht · 21-01-2009, 09:25 AM

/ban

bourbon · 21-01-2009, 09:44 AM

why go that thick though??? just a waist imust say

Rupewrecht · 21-01-2009, 09:46 AM

Not at all. You've got to think of the big fat intercooler and the aircon condenser in the way - the efficiency of the radiator is already quite compromised. Power = heat, so the cooler and more efficient it is the better for coping with making power. And it future-proofs me getting a bigger turbo later on.

Dogo · 21-01-2009, 09:49 AM

Better solution might be to go back to NA, then you won't need the intercooler and so you can keep the standard radiator !

brilliant

Madd_Maxx · 21-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Drivin around on my lunch break with my best mate following me, and a tool pulled out of a carpark and i had to come to a complete stop in about 5 mtres, i made it, but then ended up with the front end of a lancer coupe wrapped around my towbar.

All the astina needs is a new bar, but my mates car will more than likely be a right-off. Not fun when he was only in town to get his mum a bday present.

KittyKatSmack · 21-01-2009, 07:09 PM

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marcs_sp20 · 21-01-2009, 07:36 PM

Received the envelope that my stubby antenna arrived in... not in it

its somehow ripped the bottom of the envelope and slipped out... AUSpost just sticky taped it up and noted on the front that nothing was inside... oh wells, only $5 i paid for it... ebay it is!

KittyKatSmack · 21-01-2009, 07:54 PM

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marcs_sp20 · 21-01-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittyKatSmack

That sucks Marc!!
I'm guessing it wasn't a padded bag.
Good luck with the next stubby acquisition

No padded bag, just a normal letter envelope... i thought it was too cheap to be true...

On the hunt for another now

Cosmo Dude · 21-01-2009, 08:13 PM

Autoexe has them but they are wickedly expensive.

Rupewrecht · 21-01-2009, 09:02 PM

Replaced the LED strip i was using for a high-mount stoplight, as the transparent plastic cover melted in the Australian heat!

Retrofitted a pair of LED circles for a Yamaha bike into the original housing on the parcel shelf. Much neater.

project.r.racing · 22-01-2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

No padded bag, just a normal letter envelope... i thought it was too cheap to be true...

On the hunt for another now

I'd be asking for my money back from the seller. Clearly the packaging was not suitable. Seems like the sellers fault to me. The item is clearly too heavy for a simple paper envolope.

Ryan

marcs_sp20 · 22-01-2009, 07:47 AM

currently waiting on a reply from the seller... in the mean time I should have another very soon, another member on OMC is selling his as he is upgrading to one of those dicky looking sharkfins...

chicaboo · 22-01-2009, 09:15 AM

A paper envelope to send that thing was an epic fail right from the beginning. Seller should compensate you for your losses.

KittyKatSmack · 23-01-2009, 03:57 PM

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marcs_sp20 · 25-01-2009, 02:17 PM

I will receive another in 3 weeks or so for $5, just gotta wait for the member on OMC to receive his sharkfin from the states. And this time it will be in proper packaging

KittyKatSmack · 26-01-2009, 01:40 PM

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Nate · 26-01-2009, 03:41 PM

just installed my hks evc

Dogo · 27-01-2009, 09:38 AM

Im surprised the microtech doesn't have boost control built in

21-01-2009, 09:21 AM	#1161
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	wow, now your car will be sooo COOL HA ! HA ! ... ha __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

21-01-2009, 09:25 AM	#1162
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	/ban __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

21-01-2009, 09:44 AM	#1163
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	why go that thick though??? just a waist imust say __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

21-01-2009, 09:46 AM	#1164
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	Not at all. You've got to think of the big fat intercooler and the aircon condenser in the way - the efficiency of the radiator is already quite compromised. Power = heat, so the cooler and more efficient it is the better for coping with making power. And it future-proofs me getting a bigger turbo later on. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

21-01-2009, 09:49 AM	#1165
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	Better solution might be to go back to NA, then you won't need the intercooler and so you can keep the standard radiator ! brilliant __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride

21-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#1166
Madd_Maxx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: T-Barrrrr Car: 1991 bg astina sp Posts: 149 View Photos By: Madd_Maxx	Drivin around on my lunch break with my best mate following me, and a tool pulled out of a carpark and i had to come to a complete stop in about 5 mtres, i made it, but then ended up with the front end of a lancer coupe wrapped around my towbar. All the astina needs is a new bar, but my mates car will more than likely be a right-off. Not fun when he was only in town to get his mum a bday present. __________________ Brap brap (:

21-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#1167
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	.... Last edited by KittyKatSmack; 15-05-2009 at 03:17 PM.

21-01-2009, 07:36 PM	#1168
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	Received the envelope that my stubby antenna arrived in... not in it its somehow ripped the bottom of the envelope and slipped out... AUSpost just sticky taped it up and noted on the front that nothing was inside... oh wells, only $5 i paid for it... ebay it is! __________________

21-01-2009, 07:54 PM	#1169
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	.... Last edited by KittyKatSmack; 15-05-2009 at 03:17 PM.

21-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#1171
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Autoexe has them but they are wickedly expensive. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

21-01-2009, 09:02 PM	#1172
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	Replaced the LED strip i was using for a high-mount stoplight, as the transparent plastic cover melted in the Australian heat! Retrofitted a pair of LED circles for a Yamaha bike into the original housing on the parcel shelf. Much neater. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

22-01-2009, 07:47 AM	#1174
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	currently waiting on a reply from the seller... in the mean time I should have another very soon, another member on OMC is selling his as he is upgrading to one of those dicky looking sharkfins... __________________

22-01-2009, 09:15 AM	#1175
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	A paper envelope to send that thing was an epic fail right from the beginning. Seller should compensate you for your losses.

23-01-2009, 03:57 PM	#1176
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	.... Last edited by KittyKatSmack; 15-05-2009 at 03:16 PM.

25-01-2009, 02:17 PM	#1177
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	I will receive another in 3 weeks or so for $5, just gotta wait for the member on OMC to receive his sharkfin from the states. And this time it will be in proper packaging __________________

26-01-2009, 01:40 PM	#1178
KittyKatSmack Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Car: Mazda Posts: 3,961	.... Last edited by KittyKatSmack; 15-05-2009 at 12:33 AM.

26-01-2009, 03:41 PM	#1179
Nate Pandaspeed Racing Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brisney Land Car: BG SP Posts: 4,170 View Photos By: Nate	just installed my hks evc __________________ Life would be straight without twisties STOCK AS A ROCKET! •motor sport is dangerous and that accidents causing harm can and do happen and may happen to me. I accept the conditions of, and acknowledge the risks arising from, attending or participating in the event and being provided with the event services by CAMS and the Associated Entities I THINK I AM N2!

27-01-2009, 09:38 AM	#1180
Dogo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melb, Aus Car: Mazda 323 BA BPT transplant Posts: 3,459 View Photos By: Dogo	Im surprised the microtech doesn't have boost control built in __________________ [ Turbo BA ] see my readers ride