JC807

since an aftermarket ECU install is really only as good as the tune, i'd recommend sussing out local tuners first and seeing what ECU they prefer to install and tune. Unless you like limping/towing your car across Sydney to get something looked at one day if there is a problem/question you have.

saw a silver M35 RSfour at Northbridge the other day. seen it at Chatswood lately too.

you seem to pay such a premium for the Aero kit - although it does look so good. All those cars have fairly high KMS compared to what you can get for $20k without the bodykit (40,000 to 50,000kms)

saw a silver s2 c34 on Wakehurst Parkway this morning, looked like the owner was going mountain biking with some mates.

let us know how you go pursuing the warranty with that dealer. TMI, HCN, All Motor Imports - whatever company name they sold you the car under has a bad rep on this forum.

nagoya seem a bit pricey on their m35's too. they had average condition rs250 ones with 90 to 100 000kms and wanted $20 - 22k for them.

hey don't be hassling the mighty corollas. here is the beast i built (and sold): 130rwkw / 850kg = fair bit faster than stock M35 but seriously though, i'm jealous of your red wagon Stephen. its just the sort i'm after. once the warranty is up on our other car i'll be looking for one with the Aero kit/cloth seats/3 gauges/tv for sure.

$1260 for the bonnet (xe.com) but the postage would be a killer too.

whoa dude, i wasn't having a go at you personally, just stating my opinion on those rims. I just think DTM style rims look better on 90's euro cars and don't look good on late model japanese cars. chromies are a definate no-no too, but i prefer something more like this. http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...te+w%2FMach+Lip

IMHO they don't suit the car that well, they look too much like a DTM racing car style! consider simply looking for a lightweight 5 or 6 spoke rim with a bit more 'pizzazz' than the stock rim, so it stands out without screaming 'tempe package deal'.

forester XT? we were almost set on one until we realised how small a boot they have. still 0-100 in 6 seconds is quick, manual tranny. the auto is 7.8 for 0-100.

can you just save hard and buy the car outright?

what are the requirements for xenon headlights and front windscreen replacement in regards to compliance? i looked at a car from a backyard dealer who couldn't speak English very well and i'm sure he said that he doesn't bother removing the xenons or replacing the windscreen (although he said he was meant to) for compliance. any help appreciated.

more thinking it was something to do with the motor, but just thought i'd throw that idea out there. have you tried testing what doesn't work with it removed?

is it the door closing motor?