The Bogan

Go on then, for the LOLS DO IT

Sound waves are like shock waves, they will just "climb over" any wall you throw up Mufflers, Db restrictions and no external gates are the way of the future if you want to keep it under control Local council doesn't care about the pittance of funds that come into the are from track days, opening up blocks that they can get a yearly rate from is more beneficial to them The only saving grace would be that the land in close proximity be only opened as commercial, but that will not happen Local commercial businesses are struggling in Goulburn and Braidwood, so there is no point in opening up more, halfway between there and nowhere Unless you open up a exhaust shop inside the track maybe......nope

Edited because you have a WRX

Use it before a service But, as stated you don't need it Subaru boxer/Direct Injection benefit from it because they don't have port injection which cleans the valves The Boxer in a 85 or BRZ doesn't need it because the have both port and DI A little throttle body cleaner will suffice if you want to clear our some blow by oil from your throttle body

Make it......Electric https://www.tuffmounts.com.au/product/conversion-kits/tuff-mounts-astra-electric-power-steering-universal-kit/ Then post results because I want to do it......just because

Attempt 3.0 Wish me luck

So......yeap.......tried installing the heat sleeves.......yeap.......nope Even after pulling off the coils and leads there was no way in hell that I could fit them over the pipes I tried from the top, I tried from the bottom, sometimes things don't work out the way I want them to In other, less rage related news, my Harley now has thermal sleeves under the heat guard LOL

The guy from Vice Grip Garage has one that he uses when starting up cars that have sat around Basically cuts it into the fuel line in the engine bay and away you go,clean fresh fuel

Got bored, had this stuff laying around so "chop fit a go go" Looks good with the bonnet and boot closed Only did the boot because I did the bonnet and still had some offcuts left over Still has some chalk marks from previous chop fitting, meh

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I actually like my bogan mobile more than my old 33 boat #stereotypicaloldwhitemale But then I grew up with Ford and Holden V8's in the 80's, they were all modified and quick for their day, but slow as 10 slow things compared to the Commodore As you get older they say your mind reverts back to your youth, some of the fun memories from my youth also involve alot drag racing and big skids in a Kingswood Premier with a 308 and 4 speed, I also had a ZD Fairlaine with a 302 and auto, that was slow as, but a wicked cruiser, and you could put 4 surf boards and a couple of duffel bags in the boot and go on a surfing safari.....good times I also lost the track day bug so don't need a "sporty" car that can go around corners, all it needs to do is cruise around, make cool exhaust and induction noises, and go like a cut snake, in a relatively straight line I also like playing the modification game, hell, my Harley has aftermarket brakes, suspension, intake, exhaust, seats, wheels and a nice tune, it is wicked fun to punt around #notgayatall - Out of all the build threads here, this one is my favourite, the development of this car over the years is amazing and shows true dedication to a project/hobbie, through the highs and lows, I wish I had the aptitude, knowledge and time to do the work myself, but I'm sorely lacking in all departments

It's the "modified anything" gremlins One you open anything and release the magic it typically is like walking through a mine field Strangely it is a walk most, if not all of us here take But stock is bad, modified is good...... At least Mr Kinkstaar does the modifying himself, the only thing I typically open up is my wallet

I'm taking the cruise ship into Autotech tomorrow to look at the RaceTCS install I've got a price for install in my head based off others that have similar stuff installed, hopefully it hits the mark I'm super keen on setting it at 5 and 10% slip and just mashing the loud pedal and seeing what happens

"He that is without a modified car among you, let him first cast a greg." Quote from some book, I think it was a Haynes manual...

+1 I made the mistake of buy a car before I really new what they were about, the STI, whilst it was new and comfy, it had no soul at all, and was slow, and reminded me of a Kia

Your stuff look much better than the original stuff I used on my tri-y headers, which didn't survive the swap, that did work OK though, but currently the headers are only ceramic coating, which, while it is meant to be the bees knees, it really only reduces temps by "not alot" and is more for protecting the mild steel pipes The new stuff is meant to maintain an "air gap" which "apparently" helps the insulation LOL In other news I'm taking it into Autotech next week for them to have a look at the RaceTCS, the spot where I want it, and the program "thingie" that is on my lap top computa which you would know as it is basically the same thing as your Racelogic I'm really keen to get this fitted

Yeap, hence why when I had the new headers fitted I had them ceramic coated and fitted at the exhaust shop The Thermotec sheet stuff I originally had on worked OK but not the best as it was only covering the front side of the primaries, this sleeve stuff covers the whole primary, typical to wrap, from the head down the primary for 600mm, and is 11ty times easier to install than wrap, and 100% better than the old sheet stuff The stuff did cost me $250 though, but, fitting this will result in alot less swear words and rage fits than removing the headers to wrap, or trying to wrap them installed (which I swore that I would never do again, a few times...). I am waiting for my new fender covers to arrive before I go balls deep fitting them though, I've got the paint to where I'm happy with it, the last thing I need is little scratches from my pantaloons dragging across the guards

Done few measures to work out how I'm going to fit the Thermotec Exhaust Jackets to my headers, the kit comes with 8 steel zip ties and 80 clips, enough sleeve to cover each primary 600mm(24"), thus having a clip every 75mm. I test fit one of the primaries, the sleeve covers my 1 7/8 primaries well, and when the clips are on (I didnt use the clips, I used some small stationary fold back clips), there isn't any gaps which is nice. Looks the goods so far. Just need time to do final fit up, and then take it for the typical "smokey drive" until the sleeves "cook off" the manufacturing residue like the normal heat wrap smoke show. The hard part is covering the No1 primary on the 4:1 headers that obviously is bolted to the car and ducks behind the other primaries, I assume I'll be laying on my back playing "elastic man" with my arms Also purchased a few electrical glands to run the RaceTCS wiring thru my firewall as I cannot see a neat and easy way to jam the cables through any existing "holes", 3 x 16mm glands to suit 5-10mm cable, the CAT6 cable is 5.5mm and the 2 ten cores are just on 9.5mm, tight enough to keep the moisture and engine bay fumes out. They will hopefully fit on the firewall on the passenger side without to much fuss, I've had a quick look, but there will be alot more looking before the 16mm holesaw gets to to play. I'm still waiting on a rough quote from Autotech for the actual termination into the PCM and ABS modules, whilst the actual job isn't rocket science I would prefer to "pay cash" to someone with more wiring skills and proper tools for the job than me. My wiring skills stop at buying the wiring, the Deutsch connectors, drilling the holes in the firewall, and fitting the glands, any more could result in fire, or possibly bay windows in the block. Why am I drill holes, I need to feed in 1 x CAT6 from the ABS module into the cabin, and 2 x 10 core, 1 x 10 core of 8 injector out, and 2 earths, and 1 for 8 injector in for the injector interceptor wiring and a power. I will be heading into Autotech to get approval for my cunning plan. So many coloured wires and tapping into to ABS and PCM makes Mark's head hurt......... I pay cash now..

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And along those lines, "turning off safety parameters is like shagging your Mrs sister, only to have your Mrs walk in the door, you may make a PD, or it may just explode"

I found these when I was looking into them Your is a BMW so basically exactly the same Tiff Needell runs them in his street car when acting the fool and when doing "driver training" Very LOL

I owned a 33, wished I got a 32, but think the 34 was the best looking Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Disclaimer: I like the look of my VX SS Commodore 🤯

I'll tell you how they work, when, if, they get here I got tracking so should have an idea soon

I give this more credit than the Advan Gracer "GTS4R?" Actually, I would rather own the 2500? than the GTS4R???

From my limited experience 4 point harnesses are rubbish I found a CG-Lock much better than a 4 point, pity they no longer make them, but, apparently there is a new version that doesn't chew the seatbelt, and works just as well, apparently linky > https://shoft.co.uk/ I've been meaning to try some, more for my posture on long drives as I tend to sink down on the seat (the lounge chair that is the seat in my VX SS Commodore) With the current exchange rate, 2 delivered to AU with tracking cost $65, but I keep umming and arring read: procrastinating The 2 cars I tried a 4 point on were my R33 with R34 GTR seats, and my MX5 with stock and a Sparco Sprint seat Even after drilling holes in the floor to mount the lower points in a few different spots I found that tightening up the shoulder straps pulled the lap sash up over my abdomen, and the standard seat in the MX5 had the harness falling of my shoulders....which was rubbish There are other issues with 4 points as well like submarining Well, that's my 2 cents anyway Stay safe