KiwiRS4T Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Dropped the rear a tad more. Happy to find I could move the circlip on the Bilsteins without removing the shocks but simply jacking up the collar. Also pushed the guards out a bit more. I used to think the "baseball bat is your friend" was a joke but I found I could do more with a bit of steel pipe in 15 minutes than an hour of stuffing round with a guard roller! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6219756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyRS4 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 nice one bob, the bronze TE37s will look schmick with a bit of tuck, careful you dont crack the paintwork. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6219768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
import_zone Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Had the eye lids moulds started by peter today for the s2 going back Tuesday for final testing before moulds are started Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6219817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Finally got the buttons installed on the steering wheel, look great! Also go the cruise control wired up, but still need to set it up. Thanks to Leon for all the help so far - hopefully I don't have to call you again mate! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6219975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
impul535w Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Fitting a runner spacer on Sunday, very happy with the results. Only drama I had during the install what snapping the head of a bolt but no drama as it was just the bolt that holds the trans filler tube to the plenum. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6220427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpaw Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 of touching myself because my wife is a .........! .....it's very tight compared to the old fried shitter! LOL...thats the 1st thing that caught my eyes!!1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6220437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetwreck Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 LOL...thats the 1st thing that caught my eyes!!1 lolz! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6220523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
import_zone Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 brought some basic stuff. got new spark plugs (ill re-gap), nd fuel filter. will install both along with spitfire coil packs on the weekend. which i have had sitting here for a little while. and also for those that need diagnostic checks i have put a deposit on a diagnostic scan tool today. which covers most imports. M35 Stageas. skylines, Silvias (only ones i checked). doesn't have the C34 but might be able to look up under skylines. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6224756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Which scan tool did you order Michael? Got my cruise control programmed tonight, very easy really. Leon's instructions are amazing, used Dale's ground wire idea and the Marvey Tech speed wire. Pretty happy with myself! If I set it the car accelerates quite hard when you hit set, from 80 to 90, as an example. Just have to adjust the gain apparently. Will do this tomorrow then wire up the steering wheel buttons. I do have an airbag fault light now. Looks like I forgot to push the black clip back in the first time, but it was still in when I pulled it apart again. Fingers crossed it will clear itself now that I've pushed it in, like a CEL. Thanks to Leon for all his help! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6224852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
import_zone Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 i got the Ethos. just got to wait for it to get in. hopefully by this time next week. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6225134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyDan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I upgraded Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6229314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Congrats Dan. Saw your post in the Forced Induction thread. Enjoy the new toy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6229335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Washed mine in anticipation of the ZClub.com.au Sydney meet tomorrow. Hoping the rain holds off! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6229470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
import_zone Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 new spark plugs, spitfire coilpacks, nd fuel filter installed. left coil cover off to keep coil packs cool. nd also found on of the connectors for coil pack is broken. so need to try nd find a new loom. nd did final fitting nd cutting of eye lids today. peter just needs to sand back nd create mould. nd should be ready to sell Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6229530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HER_M35 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Fitted our new Turbosmart Dual Port BOV (TS-0205-1026) today and took her for a test flight. Solved the farting BOV issue which was getting progressively worse which was the reason for grabbing it. Also appears to have reduced a bit of lag and made the M35 more responsive and feels like it has a bit more fire in the belly according to the Bum Dyno! Even better was the fact it worked (for my needs) straight out of the box. Running it in full plumb back mode too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6229665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAGON_BOY Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Fitted our new Turbosmart Dual Port BOV (TS-0205-1026) today and took her for a test flight. Solved the farting BOV issue which was getting progressively worse which was the reason for grabbing it. Also appears to have reduced a bit of lag and made the M35 more responsive and feels like it has a bit more fire in the belly according to the Bum Dyno! Even better was the fact it worked (for my needs) straight out of the box. Running it in full plumb back mode too. when it vents anything below 5psi do you get a flutter that pulses through out the whole driveline??? cos thats what mine does and i hate it!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6230127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippylotion Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) What's wrong with factory Bov? I see a lot of you guys change to a/market. Just block up the recirc whole in the factory unit and they hold a lot more boost. I did this to the factory unit on my 180sx and has held 20psi with no problems. I know of guys running more psi with the stocker. Edited February 11, 2012 by slippylotion Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6230132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HER_M35 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 What's wrong with factory Bov? I see a lot of you guys change to a/market.Just block up the recirc whole in the factory unit and they hold a lot more boost. I did this to the factory unit on my 180sx and has held 20psi with no problems. I know of guys running more psi with the stocker. If the original was working properly (as in not farting and causing the whole car to vibrate, like mine, even under moderate boost), there's no reason to replace it and i would have kept the stock one. I could have purchased a second hand one and potentially ended up with the same problem or probably spent more (i din't even bother to check TBH) on a new one from Ni$$an. I purchased the Turbosmart from Mick at BoostnImports for $387 delivered, great guy to deal with and amazingly fast delivery. Jas Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6230144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HER_M35 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 What's wrong with factory Bov? I see a lot of you guys change to a/market. Just block up the recirc whole in the factory unit and they hold a lot more boost. I did this to the factory unit on my 180sx and has held 20psi with no problems. I know of guys running more psi with the stocker. Hi Paul, forgot to add, there's a few threads dedicated to this subject too; http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/327936-m35-bov/ http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/314048-m35-strange-exhaust-noise/ If you don't have the problem though, i wouldn't bother replacing the BOV. In my case, fixed the issue instantly & i'm as happy as a pig in mud. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6230145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkevracer Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 ^^ this. If it wasnt playing up I wouldnt have done it. Might have been cheaper to get another stockie, but who knows if that would have the issue too. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/348629-what-have-you-done-to-your-stagea-lately/page/206/#findComment-6230212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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