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Old 07-08-2012, 01:30 PM   #4161
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hey thinking about getting one of these..
http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/pr...oducts_id=1629

and what does everyone think of flying miata cam wheels??? they worth say $200 for a pair
Is thats the one you linked on fb? I completely forgot to reply.

It looks good but weren't you going standalone? You should have an wideband input on that for logging and you'll find most of these features on a standalone.

It's not a boost controller but it could save you if you're running way too lean. I'd put it in the nice to have basket, its not necessary but it can't hurt. Just remember you'll need a boost controller either way
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Old 07-08-2012, 03:55 PM   #4162
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Does any one Know of good Paint Shops were i can get 2pak paint for a reasonable price ???
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Old 07-08-2012, 04:37 PM   #4163
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thanks guys. I just need to get off my "busy with life" bum and get to it! recieved the dynamat today. I will try and burn it too, but I haven't heard of anyone having issues with it. IT IS HEAVY...I'm glad I didn't have to walk home with 150ft of it.
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Old 07-08-2012, 05:09 PM   #4164
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Does any one Know of good Paint Shops were i can get 2pak paint for a reasonable price ???
Just about any real auto part shop.
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Old 08-08-2012, 12:41 PM   #4165
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Ok guys I just had a sudden complete brake failure in my bg Atsina...
Called mechanic he reckons it sounds like the master cylinder..

Fluids are full but have had to top them up every 6 weeks or so...

Any ideas?
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Old 08-08-2012, 12:46 PM   #4166
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Most likely. But could be a few things.
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Old 08-08-2012, 01:59 PM   #4167
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burst brake hose, bad master cylinder, failed brake booster, seized calipers, worn pads, etc
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Old 08-08-2012, 04:41 PM   #4168
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Chances of all 4 calipers seizing at once? Possible... But unlikely worn pads definitely not only changed less than 6 months ago don't drive it enough and had only checked th 2 weeks ago when this happened for the first time.. If I had the money I'd just take it to the mechanic but that's not an option at the moment :/
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Old 08-08-2012, 05:01 PM   #4169
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should have a look where the foot pedal is. if there is fluid everywhere the master is gone. and check under the master cylinder to see if any paint is peeling.. master is gone... clamp all 4 brake hoses, press and hold foot on brake pedal. if it sinks after 10 seconds.. master is gone :P

if fluid is black (unlikely) then that'll cause crap brakes too
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Old 13-08-2012, 12:26 PM   #4170
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Hi guys, just wanted to know if any of you have put on the AutoExe carbon pillar garnish on your SP20 or BJ and if so which one?or can you tell me which one would fit?

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Old 13-08-2012, 01:03 PM   #4171
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I don't think they made one for BJ.
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Old 13-08-2012, 01:18 PM   #4172
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I don't think they made one for BJ.
Yeah that's right dan, i am trying to work out if i can use a other set.
i was thinking the mazda3 one might work

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Old 13-08-2012, 01:29 PM   #4173
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Ah, now your question makes sense!
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Old 13-08-2012, 01:37 PM   #4174
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Is thats the one you linked on fb? I completely forgot to reply.

It looks good but weren't you going standalone? You should have an wideband input on that for logging and you'll find most of these features on a standalone.

It's not a boost controller but it could save you if you're running way too lean. I'd put it in the nice to have basket, its not necessary but it can't hurt. Just remember you'll need a boost controller either way
yer im looking for a boost controller atm.. might just use a manual T for the time being untill the standalone goes in..

still tossing up to ether use my haltech e6x (which i juust found in the shed.. thought i thru it out...) or get a link g4.. but i do have the full knock control unit off a gtx not too that most people dont run when they do a bpt conversion.. so i can run just that bit more safer
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Old 13-08-2012, 07:05 PM   #4175
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e6x will work just fine. Id just use that or atleast try it out first.
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Old 13-08-2012, 07:08 PM   #4176
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yeah nothing wrong with a e6X. it's older tech but it will do all the jobs you want it to do.
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Old 13-08-2012, 07:27 PM   #4177
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yer im looking for a boost controller atm.. might just use a manual T for the time being untill the standalone goes in..

still tossing up to ether use my haltech e6x (which i juust found in the shed.. thought i thru it out...) or get a link g4.. but i do have the full knock control unit off a gtx not too that most people dont run when they do a bpt conversion.. so i can run just that bit more safer
I will banish you if you make me figure that wiring mess out!
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Old 13-08-2012, 10:50 PM   #4178
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I will banish you if you make me figure that wiring mess out!
Haha no Ryan that will be for when I run the bigger turbo and stronger internals.. Also thanks for the email.. I have something that will be of use for u too...
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Old 16-08-2012, 10:35 PM   #4179
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Im going to NSW next week for a week and my car has a CAI with a pod filter which is securely mounted out side the engine bay inside the front guard and is not easily visible.
I know pod filters are frowned upon in NSW so was wondering as my car is registered and legal in QLD with it on I shouldn't get hassled by NSW popo for having it on as it does get a very throaty if I put my boot into it.
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Old 16-08-2012, 10:56 PM   #4180
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Shouldn't man. My understanding was that cars registered in QLD must obey QLD rules.
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