bigkevracer

Whats the problem? Wrong size hoses or you lost a restrictor?

Ok I don't really understand this, so bear with me here... I take it what you're saying Alex is the duty of the injectors has an impact on the severity of the shifts? So if the injectors are at a low duty, you get sloppy shifts? So if I was going to stick with 98, I'd want to run standard or under 500cc injectors to keep them at 80-90% duty? First I'm hearing of all this, so just trying to get my head around it. You're running 600-odd cc Deatschwerks, right Alex?

So what have you got in the works to replace them?

I was going to go Aeromotive, but for some reason I ended up with the Deatschwerks. The Aeromotive is 340lph when it gets enough power to it. Wahlbro make one too now, but looking at the shape of it I don't think it'll be an easy fit in the standard cradle. Might have to get the Deatschwerks in on the weekend finally so you can see!

Yeah thats what I figured. I'd love to dump a GTX in there and go to town, but at the end of the day its a wagon, and a road car, and I'd rather detune a bit for road response and reliability. Also the reason for a 98 tune initially... I do need practicality at some point. Got a tuner picked out, a local one, and a couple of backups if necessary. Should be good once I get the Fcon in. Just trying to decide how much I need to do before I take it in for a tune.

So when you're done, are ID1000s still the best option if you want to tune on 98, leave headroom for e85, and only want to run some form of high flow? Decided to stick with the easier high flow option for now.

Ok will go this or next sat. Might be better closer?

I've done a but of research and I'm not sure about Deatschwerks. ID1000s are about the same price and you can get plug and play tails for them. Apparently you'll also need the suction pipe. I've got similar goals and my list is... HKS F con HKS EVC 6 ID1000s Deatschwerks 300lph fuel pump, rewired Suction pipe and cold air intake Also doing power steering and Trans cooler, and shift kit. Did you work out your dramas after you changed the hoses?

I'll believe it when I see it! And I'll add you Stageas2!

Got a link?

After how many ks? That's insane!

Good one Bayden. Be great to get a couple more M35s, seems like mostly C34s at the moment! I think this is the up to date list, let me know if you're missing and you want the meet point details PM'd to you: Midnight-Runner + 2 Marshstag ducati02 JZZ20 Glitch 2000 RS import_zone hks33 OLDS sr_1600 MOUTH stagea LEI Rylan182 Ezekiel86 Ke55pig poshyyy YEE-HAA Punks gatecrashing the meeting point in non Stageas... Big Fella 4bidn1 Meet point has been set, and I'm just working on the instructions. Should be a bit of fun, I'm putting the instructions together in a slightly different way. Will go out this or next Saturday and double check - I take it thats the normal drill?

No, but I am booked in for the SAUSA track day in April. I think there are a couple of spots free if you're interested Paul, but it's still members only.

Valvoline make something too, I think it's called Maxlife ATF. Matic J compatible, and I've had no issues.

I've been getting around 12.4 lately, city/country combo. Recently on my way over to Melbourne got nothing lower than 12 on the way over in the rain, but on the way back averaged out to 10.1 using the cruise control.

Less than a week. Pretty happy all round with them - very quick (coming from Taiwan) and very cheap). Isn't the rear clunking normally the sway bar links/mounts?

You need to get a computer. It'll make things much easier compared to trying to use your phone. Not trying to be an asshole, just trying to help! Pretty sure this is where I got mine from, but with the exchange rate they're cheaper now: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-FRONT-LOWER-BALL-JOINT-NISSAN-350Z-03-09-/250697175942?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a5eb75386#ht_863wt_891

V35/350Z ball joints are the same. I've just had mine fitted and the car feels amazing. eBay is the place to get them. Nissan will only sell the entire setup, at $800/side.

Anyone used Hypergear for a turbo rebuild yet? They're selling the service on ebay now: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-M35-Stagea-VQ25-turbo-turbocharger-high-flow-service-/200725703558?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebc2f2b86#ht_1736wt_1194 Good price by the looks of it...

Who cares how well known it is? Most people don't know what a Stagea is! How is the VW anyway?

I take it that is the right ratio then?

You'd have to use the LED strip lighting, and then you'd look like you're trying to rip off Audi.

If it's not, you can jump in my car. All good! Worth going for a ride in another car at some point, give you an idea of differences.

Someone in NSW might be able to lend you a dash, otherwise I have a spare you can borrow if you pay postage there and back?

Yep. Wanted DRLs so bad he bought a Beetle with them preinstalled. You've got the aero kit right? Where were you thinking of putting the lights?