pAuLs Rcolt

[pAuL]

This is my rColt, which ive had sence june 2008.
a few people have seen it, on the national park cruise i went on.

so far the mods are

pill removal, k&n panel, stock wheels painted black, and now FMIC!

future mods are the RPW downpipe, and a RPW catback.

pics below

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/9663/dscf1971mg9.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9019/dscf1973el9.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3929/dscf1894pn5.jpg

http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/2440/dscf1823ni2.jpg

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/5658/dscf1820oo7.jpg

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9202/dscf2429.jpg

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/1138/dscf2437.jpg

[Macca]

gee got the cooler on already?

running alright?

[27AME]

Put the cooler on properly - Push the front bar bit down cos its lifted (flush against the cooler) and get rid of those zip-ties. Get it properly welded with tabs to the crash bar. I know you probably wanted to get it on ASAP but get it done properly!

[Blaze]

Hey Paul,
Did you do the wheels yourself?
Do you have gloss of them?

[pAuL]

thanks for the comments, im getting tabs welded on sometime this week.

by the way, the FMIC works!!!!!1oneoneone!

makes so much difference, as a passenger it feels like your being pinned back harder

and yes, i did the wheels myself, took around 8 hours, 1 can of primer surfercer, 3 cans of cheapo gloss black, and 1 can of clear acrylic

[Macca]

nice nice good to hear its working well for ya :)

[lovecolt]

by the way, the FMIC works!!!!!1oneoneone!

makes so much difference, as a passenger it feels like your being pinned back harder


Good stuff. Btw, do you feel more turbo lap now??

[ezz]

wheels look good! so much better than the original finish!

how much did it cost ya?

[pAuL]

lovecolt - i think you mean turbo lag, and it spools very early now, from about 2300-2500rpm insted of 3000+

ezz - i talked them down to (hope you are all sitting down)

$19,250

[lovecolt]

lovecolt - i think you mean turbo lag, and it spools very early now, from about 2300-2500rpm insted of 3000+

ezz - i talked them down to (hope you are all sitting down)

$19,250

Yes, i mean lag. That's good if it actually reduced lag.

Also, i think ezz's asking how much it cost to do your rims into the black and not how much you got your car for. BTW, the 19250 price you got for the colt, is during the time when there's still brand new 06 stock with dealers. Now, with no more 06 and with only 08, the 06 will be higher.

[why_bother]

nice to see my setup worked,

i knew it'd work on a non-boost upgraded colt.

have you got a boost gauge in there yet mate? let us know what boost does.

that's fucken awesome, i should make some more.

[why_bother]

and get the core mounted properly, it'll look shit hot when it's done. i have pictures around the intercooler thread of the tabs that got welded


what's your take on the quality of work? happy with it? got any criticism or suggestions? cheers

[27AME]

TMR if you seriously make some more that are straight bolt on items, you will have my money in your bank before you even buy parts.

I don't have time at the moment to organise stuffing around with a workshop - but I'd love a weekend project just like this :)

[pAuL]

i have someone helping me out with getting it mounted proplery on the weekend.

as for the boost gauge - ill see what i can do

quality of work? it looks the same as what you would pickup in stores, bar the few marks (and few more i made installing it)

hardest part was attaching the first pipe to the bottom of the turbo, even with it jacked up

i cannot wait till i get the dump pipe from rpw, which will be followed by the catback

[why_bother]

Yeah it's a bit of a funny one sometimes isn't it, it seems simple enough with only 2 bolts but if you don't have proper access it could be a pain.

The dump pipe will make the thing spool up quicker again. And the combo you're going to end up with will be one that may have others wanting it. It will be a raised-boost low-lag setup with a very good cooling capability.. where as cars like my own have a raised boost & that's it.

The core itself has 2.75 times larger cooling surface than the factory one and has proven lower lag... nice!

[pAuL]

the only other colt that has now, what mine is going to have soon is mattys colt


some more pics -

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/619/dscf2446n.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7864/dscf2448j.jpg
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4725/dscf2454i.jpg
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6607/dscf2477.jpg

[ommeh]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4725/dscf2454i.jpg

Do you know your cooler is off centre???

It looks awesome btw but yer need to fix that cooler so its at centre :D

[Corosith]

I don't think it matters whether it is off centre or not, afterall it is purely functional. Personally, I'd paint it black to blend in with the front bar so that it is less noticable, then it wouldn't matter!:)

[Darthrev]

hmm that looks terrible being off centre and crooked like that, yeah it might be mostly a functional item Coro but it should look good too, you may also find it hard to sell later on if its left like that.

[filofaith]

i think lag is more in the pipes as i have a similar core but 2.5" pipes are too laggy.

[ommeh]

I don't think it matters whether it is off centre or not, afterall it is purely functional. Personally, I'd paint it black to blend in with the front bar so that it is less noticable, then it wouldn't matter!:)

But it looks better if its centred and yer its only functional but like darth said. If your gonna have it at least make it look nice lol. Even painted black should still get it centred :D

[why_bother]

the fmic core is off centre exactly like it was on my car (it came off my car)

take your skirts back off ladies, the effectiveness of the intercooler will not be affected by the fact it's off centre, and to add to that if you have a look behind the crash bar you'll notice the large a/c cannister on the drivers side next to the radiator which prevents the core from being centred due to it's length... but you guys probably already knew that (see bottom photo)

the ways around it would be to have a shorter core, have a core with centred end tanks which angle foward or cut your bumper to pieces... but you guys will get to that when you are designing your own bolt on system for the colt won't ya seeings how it's apparently so easy to chop and change things :)


thread http://www.rcolt.com/showthread.php?t=2647

photo

http://j_lincoln.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/The-colt-crash/3_G.jpg

http://j_lincoln.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/The-colt-crash/Passengers_side_small.jpg

http://j_lincoln.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/The-colt-crash/Drivers_Side_View_small.jpg

[pAuL]

and, right now its only being held in by cable ties, this weekend its getting attached proplery.

ill also attempt to attach ALL of the mesh, if i possably can

[filofaith]

try and center it :) they look nicer and more factory that way i did it at home and it fit im sure a shop can do it...

[pAuL]

spot the difference


BEFORE

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/7813/dscf2486.jpg


AFTER

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8619/dscf2488.jpg

[Macca]

cooler tabs :P

[pAuL]

NOW spot the difference, should be easier

i still have to apply some mesh, i think i will find some cheapo stuff insted of cutting up my stock stuff


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6591/dscf2490.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9391/dscf2491.jpg

[why_bother]

dude there's a company called SAAS who besides making racing seats also sell mesh for about $30 which is the stuff i got. They sell a black anodized meshing which is perfect for the colt.

Start there dude, just get black.. it looks good.

[Blaze]

Thats sweet as.
We should meet up, wanna check it out. I live in Livo.

[aby82]

NOW spot the difference, should be easier

i still have to apply some mesh, i think i will find some cheapo stuff insted of cutting up my stock stuff


http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6591/dscf2490.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9391/dscf2491.jpg

the photos r taken @ diff angles..? :p

u've made the FMIC more centered.. nice one :)

[pAuL]

lol someone spotted the main difference, that its on different angles :p

i didnt want to cut off the horn bracket, so its right against that\

blaze - so you live in liverpool? ive probably seen yours around, a while back i parked next to a black rcolt outside dumaresq street cinemas.
even though i really really really want to drive it, i cant right now for some reasons :p

oh yes, i should have a boost gauge in the next week or two

[pAuL]

another update

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9508/dscf2494z.jpg

[Macca]

Meshed, lookes a lil funny with them holes haha

[ommeh]

Yah holes are a bit weird. Should of run without mesh lol~ :P

[why_bother]

hey mate hows the fmic setup going? haven't heard much back from ya yet!

[pAuL]

sorry about that, just been busy

its going very well, hidden behind the mesh.

I havnt really driven it proplery YET, but 1/2 through june i will have

as a passenger though, the boost starts lower, and pullls harder for a little longer then i think it used to. boost gauge should arrive this week, so ill throw that on and see what reading i get

[pAuL]

few updates

installed boost gauge, installed fire extinguisher, installed air horn

horn
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3028/dscf2594.jpg

extingusiher
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/9612/dscf2591.jpg

gauge
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1417/dscf2593.jpg

[filofaith]

songs like some one likes maccas ideas :p looking good mate...

[pAuL]

my colt has advanced, yr-advanced that is :D

the solenoid arrived on thursday, installed it thursday evening. it now reaches around 1bar before tapering down to around .5 bar. but MY GOD it is almost scary. i did one full power launch, 1st gear was gone right away, with 2nd not too far behind it

everyone should get one!

also, the car is ready for the track!

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4958/dscf2649.jpg

[Ayu452]

i am using YR...
i peak at 1.15/1.2, tapers down to .7 i would say after the 4k rpm mark...
i have played with the actuator to get this, and i also got a k&n pod
i use defi boost gauge :) suppose to be one of the most accurate gauges.

[pAuL]

after a pm from ryan, i changed the red pipe to the blue one (0.2bar +), which was an ok difference, then i chaged to the blue pipe with the plastic joiner (0.3bar +) increse.

im yet to drive it other then up and down my street, as i would be going too fast for local areas :P

[Corosith]

Oooh, some good scratches there on your bonnet! Needs a good polish.:)

[Blaze]

Hey Paul,
How does the YR advance compare with just the pill removal?

[pAuL]

i didnt really do the pill removal proplery, i kinda... ahem.. pushed it down with a drill....


but the yr-advance part is great, sooo much better

and yes, there is some scratches :p

new pics!
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/2342/dscf2651.th.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf2651.jpg)
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1696/dscf2658.th.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf2658.jpg)
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5517/dscf2659t.th.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf2659t.jpg)

[Stu]

Do you have any bigger pics.

[why_bother]

looks pretty sweet with the front mount ey

[pAuL]

Do you have any bigger pics.
click on them :D



looks pretty sweet with the front mount ey

yep it does, you made a good kit :p


im trying to find black silicon joiners for where it joins the intercooler, but haven't yet

[why_bother]

yeah i know mate, i was looking for all black too.. but not too many shops seem to sell them

[Stu]

sorry mate had to tick a few boxes in me control panel, my bad

anyway i thought i saw your car on monday coming out of mount annan. That front mount stands out :)

[pAuL]

you were correct, it was around mt annan that time

thanks :D

[pAuL]

:D

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7296/dscf2758.jpg

[filofaith]

lol teaser shot

[pAuL]

yep

spent all day @ oran park, fastest time from what i heard around the pits was 58 seconds (very wet)

im sure it suprised lots of people, it outbreaked and outcornerd allmost every car there

ill do more of a writeup on it tommorow, and post more pics

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7310/dscf2729w.jpg


i didnt loose it here, it slid around the corner
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/3016/dscf2718r.jpg

[Macca]

nice work, what did it set you back for the day?

[pAuL]

on the track from 930, was out there 7 or 8 times in total (10-20 lap rounds) till 4pm, for $200

i had the asc on for most of the day, i had to fight it a lot of the time, but when i had it off, it was causing it to slide. most of them i held, but twice i spun out. i changed the way i was driving to trick the stability control (makes sense when your out there), as the asc throws brakes on every which wheel causing the car to slow right down.

on the main straight, other cars were catching me, but coming down to the first corner, i was still going 120kph while they were breaking for it. i overtook 4 or 5 cars this way, other times deeper in the track. top speed i saw on the straight is 160kph.

the track was very very wet and slippery, there was 2 cars who met the wall :(

the rcolt has proved itself, to me, and many other people who were there. they saw this 'little' car pull up at the start of the day, which im sure some people laughed at. literally after completing a round of hard laps, i came off for the next round, straight into the line again, while other cars had to pull over to cool down/check things/etc, and go out again right away.

the only drawback is when you push the car hard, i mean really really hard, fuel compulsion is terrible :P (183kms to a full tank)

i am wishing more colts would have come, would have been a good day!

if anyone has any specific questions about the track/car etc, ask away

[Macca]

not bad who was that with?

[pAuL]

http://www.oranpark.com.au/Arrive%20and%20Drive.php

and

http://rcolt.com/showthread.php?t=3160

[Macca]

nice

yeh when i left asc on at wakefield after forgetting to turn it off, i didnt notice for a few laps was barly doing anything haha, didnt realise till i saw flashing lights.

when my car is trackable again, and its not raining ill come.

need new tires and rear pads

[pAuL]

my pads are still fine after the track, allthough there is some squeeling.

ive been trying to think of places to mount a CB antenna... any ideas?

[Corosith]

If you want a non-permanent aerial, then an aerial with a magnetic base might suffice, or you can get a bonnet mount which may use existing inner panel bolts to hold it in place or you may have to drill a couple of screw holes (from dick smith or tandy). At least you don't have to butcher your roof with these options.:)

The bigger issue is where can you run the coax cable to??

[why_bother]

should be room in the passengers side grommets somewhere as far as i can remember (depending on how many gadgets you've got using them already)

CB's are grosse, why do you want one of them.. doing midnight cannonball runs or something?

[pAuL]

if possable i would like to mount some kind of bracket, without making any new holes. i have seen a gutter mount one, so thats a possibility


im looking at getting one to replace my hand held unit, + i can get a good price

[Macca]

you want to get somthing like this sucker

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=DC3079&CATID=47&form=CAT&SUBCATID=764

you would mount it to one of the bolt holding on the front guarg so it pokes out the front of the bonnet gap.

[pAuL]

i have used something like that in a previous car, but i had to screw it into the car, which im trying to avoid

i might be able to use one of the bolts thats allready there, will check tommorow

thanks for the ideas

[All-hope-is-gone]

u from the ctown area paul?? i am pretty sure i have seen your colt cruising around.. i like your wheels..

[filofaith]

paul move the cooler 1 more inch to the drivers side :) will look really nice i had mine half an inch out for ages just took the front bar off moved the mounts half an inch put it back on and perfect :) 100% centered also cant find black silicon hoses... i was thinking painting the core black...

[pAuL]

yep im from the campbelltown area

i did the same thing (see pics)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7161/dscf2814.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3993/dscf2815.jpg

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/582/dscf2816.jpg

[Rallimags]

The black pipes and cooler look good.:)

[filofaith]

would love to see a daytime pic, may decide to do it depending on how it looks :)

[pAuL]

ive been trying to remove my front brake discs, and it seems like they are held on with something after i remove the caliaper... any ideas?

heres a daytime pic of the fmic

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7454/dscf2822.jpg

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8831/dscf2821c.jpg

[filofaith]

rubber hammer :)

[Macca]

ive been trying to remove my front brake discs, and it seems like they are held on with something after i remove the caliaper... any ideas?

heres a daytime pic of the fmic

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7454/dscf2822.jpg

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8831/dscf2821c.jpg

Try taking the top off the fluid resivour and pushing the caliper piston in I would say it's the lip on the disk doing it

[filofaith]

Try taking the top off the fluid resivour and pushing the caliper piston in I would say it's the lip on the disk doing it

hes talking about just the disc is stuck get the hammer and tap round the studs till it comes loose

[why_bother]

wow its all black now :)

I'm so glad I spent all that time buffing & hand polishing those bits hahah :)

[Rallimags]

as filo said, just a light tap with a rubber mallet and the disc will come loose. Did it on mine and no probs.:D

[pAuL]

after bashing it a litttle with a mallet, it came off easly

i won some wheels/tyres, so i can save the ad07's for the track

also, so i dont make a new thread, someone could pick up a k&n pod cheap on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140337271847&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[pAuL]

does anyone think 205/55 in 16" would fit under the guards?

[pAuL]

i am now slotted

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/3931/dscf2976.jpg

[filofaith]

and how did they go?? better then oem?

[pAuL]

not sure yet, only put the left side on

will be putting the right one on tommorow

[pAuL]

after having them on for a few days, they stop the same, but with less pressure on the pedel

oh and this
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1263/dscf2990cropped.jpg

[DamoMcTitz]

I want these!

how much you pay, they on the front as well?

[filofaith]

oh paul u bad boy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now why did u have to show me these !!!! grrrrrrr.... were'd u get it and how much ive been wanting mud flaps since i got the car !!!

[pAuL]

heheheheh

i keep a VERY close eye on ebay

i paied $81, for a set of 4

[edge]

are u useing evo4 caliper or the oem one?

[pAuL]

OEM, i wish i had twin pistion

btw - im thinking of selling the mudflaps !!

[filofaith]

send more pix ill think about buyin it :( soo poor

[pAuL]

im posting this so i can put pictures here tommorow

[pAuL]

sorry i havnt posted in here till now, i will take some pics tommorow

oh yes, there is a problem with the downpipe which im going to speak to mistuman about :(

[Rallimags]

Hey Paul. just a quick question. are you still running the YR solenoid and fmic. if so, what boost are you spiking at and have you had any cell issues at all with the setup?

Any info would be great.


thanks

Mags

[rino]

How did you fit the mud flaps? I have wanted some but am always worried about fitting them.

[pAuL]

i used some selftapping screws and mudflap washers

here is the pic, ive been so lazy

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5974/dscf3219m.jpg

[rino]

What number evo are they off?

[pAuL]

the listing didnt say

[filofaith]

give me give me :)

[Payload]

i used some selftapping screws and mudflap washers

here is the pic, ive been so lazy

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5974/dscf3219m.jpg

Thats the easy way... the genuine ralliart ones made for the rcolt are a little more complicated to fit.... plus they are like over $300 or something stupid like that.

http://www.poweraxel.com/archvs/ralliart/catalogue/colt_version-r/image/c5-3.jpg

[pAuL]

im going to make another post here on thursday, as there will be a bit of a update

[filofaith]

more POWER !!

[pAuL]

a picture says 1000 words....

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1470/dscf3224.jpg

[steel]

Big fat dump pipe? Have you had that welded up and put in?

[filofaith]

kinda jealous... lol does it fit?? i heard theres clearance issues with dump pipes...

[pAuL]

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/4499/dscf3237.jpg

and then....


http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2973/dscf3251.jpg

=

:D

[filofaith]

lol no cat?? did you feel a big difference?? i think its time for you to get a dyno ay

[pAuL]

of course there is a cat, its a metal one instead of ceramic.

and yes, there is a massive difference, in noise (esp if i use my straight pipe) and in power


Ive been quoted $120 for a dyno, is that what you guys are paying?

[filofaith]

of course there is a cat, its a metal one instead of ceramic.

and yes, there is a massive difference, in noise (esp if i use my straight pipe) and in power


Ive been quoted $120 for a dyno, is that what you guys are paying?

usually price is about $99-110 you should go same dyno as the other guys so you can compare

[ELEGNT]

that looks awesome mate! pretty jealous i must say:p

may i ask how much it cost?

and wherever u got that quote from for the dyno is a bit rich, even the big toffee nose workshops round here only charge 90

[pAuL]

took the guy 4 hours to make the dump

and it cost about 350~

which dyno has most of the nsw colts gone to?

[pAuL]

another picture...

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1978/dscf3260o.jpg

i need to know who got their dyno done in shootout mode, and who didnt, before i post my results

[Macca]

yeh i think mine was in shootout

what did ya pull and i gather you much know what the difference is then lol

[pAuL]

i got 100.2 fwkw (converted from 134.4hp) at the wheels, and ive yet to convert the tractive effort to get torque....

[Macca]

seems quite low for all your mod

strange

how were the af's mega messed up i gather

hows the dump pipe go?

[pAuL]

i know, the guy who did the dyno said he would expect it to be making 150kw @ the flywheel..

and yes, the AFRs were out there

dump pipe is great

[filofaith]

should post a dyno sheet so i can compare with ya :) i thought you'd get more then that....

[steel]

I guess one thing that a dyno chart will not show is the responsiveness of the acceleration; how quickly the car is able to get up through the rev range to produce its power.

What I have gathered from these exhaust mods is that (apart from a situation where you have just the catback), adding the down pipe (and possibly the dump pipe housing and manifold as well?) is that you get the revs up quicker and spool sooner, but the boost level goes down and the engine power and torque remain somewhat stock.

That to me means that it could still give you a quicker 0-100 time, but out doing laps on the race track etc wouldn't mean much since you ought to have the car under constant boost anyway.

It seems to follow from that that the only way to get more power overall is to change over to a bigger turbo, which would spool later than the stock turbo, but up the power. However, since you have freed up the exhaust flow, it could be spooling sooner than it otherwise would - somewhere around the same rev range as the stock TF-035.

That makes me wonder which would be better - catback and cranking up the boost or doing all the exhaust and turbo mods to get back to a state that could end up somewhat similar as a boosted stock setup.

Maybe a tune is the only thing that is going to convincingly sell it?

[Frogman]

Maybe the dyno is bad? When I had my car almost stock except for the actuator arm adjusted I got 113kw...

[Blaze]

where was the dyno done at?

[filofaith]

I guess one thing that a dyno chart will not show is the responsiveness of the acceleration; how quickly the car is able to get up through the rev range to produce its power.

What I have gathered from these exhaust mods is that (apart from a situation where you have just the catback), adding the down pipe (and possibly the dump pipe housing and manifold as well?) is that you get the revs up quicker and spool sooner, but the boost level goes down and the engine power and torque remain somewhat stock.

That to me means that it could still give you a quicker 0-100 time, but out doing laps on the race track etc wouldn't mean much since you ought to have the car under constant boost anyway.

It seems to follow from that that the only way to get more power overall is to change over to a bigger turbo, which would spool later than the stock turbo, but up the power. However, since you have freed up the exhaust flow, it could be spooling sooner than it otherwise would - somewhere around the same rev range as the stock TF-035.

That makes me wonder which would be better - catback and cranking up the boost or doing all the exhaust and turbo mods to get back to a state that could end up somewhat similar as a boosted stock setup.

Maybe a tune is the only thing that is going to convincingly sell it?

if he shows his boost curve as well would be very usefull... i think one of the threads "closed loop boost controller diy" will be very useful at getting that high MAX power.

my dyno sheet showed 80% of my max power at 4500rpm my max power basically stopped around 5000-5500rpm as boost drops off too much...

cranking the boost to 21psi spike in my car achieved 126kw and 18psi spike got 124kws so spike only marginally changes max power both runs ran same 10psi by redline...

if you can hold the boost to redline im sure youll get a good power figure... by the way your torque maybe massive???

"RPW stated down pipe dropped 2psi" so maybe dump pipe drops it more

wait for the ECU tune Paul your car already has the parts ready adaptronic said the ecu is too restricting to get a good power figure, so maybe you should drop by ;)

[pAuL]

so was the 126kw at the WHEELS, or at the flywheel? just want to clear that up.

i didnt see what the boost gauge was doing, but if it behaved the same as it does on the road, it hits 1.1-1.2 bar then tapers down to 0.7

anyway, here is my graph

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1058/dyno.jpg

[filofaith]

yeh power was made at the front wheels buddy ive been on 2x first time was 119kws like back in april or something, currently 124kw daily powertrain mod wise: full exhaust (no dump pipe), pulley kit, K&N pod filter, all hard pipe intake and cooler pipes, new clutch kit,2.5" FMIC and a GFB boost controller (18psi spike), voltage stabiliser...

totally stumped with your figure unless you have a straight pipe exhaust with no muffler or resonators??

btw: sorry for posting my stuff on your page PM me if you want me to delete it :D

[pAuL]

i have 3" dump, into 2.5" metal cat to 2.5" out to a rear muffler

the ecu must hate me :(

[ELEGNT]

paul dont be so hard on yourself mate, i hate dyno's cos they vary so much. if u really want to compare to another car u need to go on the same dyno on the same day. i did 2 dyno days in my aurion within a month and it varied by 15hp atw....wtf is that?

if u feel really hard done by try another on cos your mods are good and should be getting alot more than that + its faster every time u have added something to it so thats all that matters man:)

[Frogman]

Just go to a new tuner and don't use that dyno again :P there are so many things to factor in when having a dyno done... Intake temps and how the car is strapped in make a big difference!

[Corosith]

I rather go by seat of the pants testing, if the car feels faster due to engine mods or handles better due to suspensions/chassis mods, then I'd be happy with the results. Dynos can also be manipulated by the operator to show you what you want to see (or what you don't want to see - less kw's than expected)! It's really only good if you have a workshop that is comparing successive power differences from mod to mod on your car, rather than "my colt pulled less kw's" than someone elses colt on another dyno. The only dyno I'd be really confident with is an engine dyno or a possibly hub pack type dyno.

[Macca]

I rather go by seat of the pants testing, if the car feels faster due to engine mods or handles better due to suspensions/chassis mods, then I'd be happy with the results. Dynos can also be manipulated by the operator to show you what you want to see (or what you don't want to see - less kw's than expected)! It's really only good if you have a workshop that is comparing successive power differences from mod to mod on your car, rather than "my colt pulled less kw's" than someone elses colt on another dyno. The only dyno I'd be really confident with is an engine dyno or a possibly hub pack type dyno.

I kinda agree

Take it to the drags, if it goes faster you got MORE POWWWAAAAAAAA

Simple!

Dynos are really tools for tuning.

[Blaze]

Drags is fun the first few times.

If you can get in the 14s you have got more then 100kw i rekon.

[filofaith]

Drags is fun the first few times.

If you can get in the 14s you have got more then 100kw i rekon.

yeh if you got 14s id be jealous, i think my car will still be in the 15secs bracket, stupid traction issues lol

[pAuL]

i bet you all think this is a post about the car, but its not :D

i will get to the track one day, to see what time it gets.

in the meantime, im picking up the keys to a apt tommorow :D

[pAuL]

i went to wsid last night, all my times that im posting below are from memory (timeslips in the car)

first run, ASC on, got a 15.6

2nd, ASC off, 15.4

3rd run, ASC off, 15.5

4th run, ASC off, 15.0

5th run, ASC off, Aircon on :( 15.7

6th run, ASC off, 16.6 (clutch slip)

the best thing was, my workmate came in his VY SS, and i ran better times then him all night

[Blaze]

Was this your first time? Great effort u got a 15
How were your 60ft times.

Do you remember your top speed?

[pAuL]

this was my first time @ wisd (or any dragway)

60ft was about 2.3-2.5 sec, top speed was always around 150kph

and i know about the aircon, i forgot to turn it off, gets hot in the car with the helmet on

[ELEGNT]

thats a pretty good time mate, has anyone cracked the 14 yet?

im looking to go in the next month. not the best time when its 35+ degrees

[lovecolt]

thats a pretty good time mate, has anyone cracked the 14 yet?

im looking to go in the next month. not the best time when its 35+ degrees

I believe ralligirl in melb (or whoever that had the Ford F6 fmic) crack it ages ago.

[filofaith]

thats a pretty good time mate, has anyone cracked the 14 yet?

im looking to go in the next month. not the best time when its 35+ degrees

txt me when u consider it we'll make a day of it ;)

[27AME]

I'm in boys...

[pAuL]

just a update, i now have a rear sway bar, and it has almost elimited understeer

also i found this today

http://www.cacklingpipes.com/091216_wsid_streetmeet/wsidstreetmeet161209_056.JPG

[Rallimags]

I'm in boys...

I reckon im in as well. just dont make it a sunday as i work. if i don't take the colt ill take the gixxer instead hehehe....:)

[ELEGNT]

just a update, i now have a rear sway bar, and it has almost elimited understeer

also i found this today

http://www.cacklingpipes.com/091216_wsid_streetmeet/wsidstreetmeet161209_056.JPG

thats a cool photo mate, your eyes are in the right place too lol did u get much wheel spin? its alot stickier than the street hey?

eliminates understeer hey? how is it for oversteer, my car is suuuuuper tail happy for some reason

[pAuL]

lol yeah i was watching the tacho very closely.. almost no wheel spin at all

and yes i get lift-off oversteer, but it feels more controlable now

[fauxpas]

and yes i get lift-off oversteer, but it feels more controlable now

Please explain?

[Blaze]

You didn't get much wheelspin? Did u need let down ur front tyres? On my best run I left trac on and still did 15.1

[ELEGNT]

You didn't get much wheelspin? Did u need let down ur front tyres? On my best run I left trac on and still did 15.1

my traction control doesnt work for shit, i can spin my wheels in the wet for ages 1st and second and the light will flash but no engine retard or less power, just more wheelies. is everyone elses like this?

[pAuL]

i had ASC off for just about all of the runs. and i didnt touch tyre pressures

and what i mean is that you can counter-steer

see below pic @ oran park (no rear bar)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7296/dscf2758.jpg

[Macca]

my traction control doesnt work for shit, i can spin my wheels in the wet for ages 1st and second and the light will flash but no engine retard or less power, just more wheelies. is everyone elses like this?

yes, i can do the same, i span 3rd gear in the wet.

in 2nd in the wet, i can get the engine to retard 3 times before limiter ;)

[pAuL]

i have a few questions to anyone who has the BC Coilovers installed...

how is the quality?
good ride?
worth the money?

[SLO-15T]

i have BC installed
im happy with the build quality
ride is ok day to day driving would be better on the track
and deff worth the coin imo
your welcome to see for yourself at one of the next meets

[pAuL]

today i installed BC racing coilovers... got a wheel alignment, and headed upto the royal national park....

the handling has improved greatly, corners don't exist anymore.

the ride is fairly harsh, but its bearable given the performance now

here is some pics i got with my phone

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/3853/04012010018g.jpg
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/5912/05012010021.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6912/05012010022.jpg
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/888/05012010020.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3199/05012010023.jpg
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9527/05012010024.jpg

[ELEGNT]

looks good so far, cant wait to see more pics of how it sits not up on a jack lol *thumbs up*

[filofaith]

he loves doin the teaser shots dont he....

[pAuL]

nothing wrong with building it up, its worth it....

i just ran downstairs to my car space, and got a few (bad) photos

back
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6532/05012010025.jpg

front
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5370/05012010026.jpg

front on
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/9439/05012010028.jpg

[ommeh]

when did you get 08 rims??????

Looking good :D

[steel]

Nice wheels!

Thinking of getting some BCs myself. What spring rates did you get and where did you get them from?

I can see some on ebay that are Front 6 Rear 7 that are apparently for a Colt, but the seller is unresponsive to my queries after 2 days.

The bugger of a thing is that my garage has an incline leading down to it and a step and I'm almost scraping the floor getting the car in and out at stock height. Might have to put some planks of wood there to smooth it out.

[pAuL]

i got the 08 wheels from the above poster a week or so ago

these are 6kg front, 4kg rear. they would defently make the car scrape on your driveway

but the handleing is unreal

[Macca]

you can adjust the height, and them spring rates are half decent too.

[filofaith]

i thought BCs are F:8kg R:6kg... ill end up with BCs one day need more POWER first lol and gotta get ur dump pipe still

[steel]

Front 6 Rear 4 might be something more realistic for Sydney's notoriously bad roads, and then top that off with a sway bar or 2 and you're set for handling.

[Macca]

I think they did come in different spring rates, but it wasnt well known between sellers and you had to request the lighter weight.

[Blaze]

When i enquired about he BCs, you could order custom rates.

Car looks good. Do these come with damper control?

Thought the BC were black and gold.

[filofaith]

make sure u got the damper adjustment extenders :) so you can adjust the front

[pAuL]

yes they do come with damper control, its a hex head (allen key)

here is some pics from the other night

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=366942&id=776230701&l=31a7fbd243

[pAuL]

heres some more pics

ryans rcolt - my rcolt
http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6218/dscf3449.jpg

spot the difference
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/4852/dscf3451q.jpg

soooo bright
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/6966/dscf3462g.jpg

no wheel travel :D
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8743/dscf3469g.jpg

[joe_da_hoe]

mine picks up the inside wheel too.... made it easy to get the r/h rear off for a puncture.... lol

[ELEGNT]

thats awesome paul! love the new lights and sits great!!

change the parker to an LED tho looks a bit funny with a hid and yellow parker lol

[Macca]

nice nice what was a quick sale!

Nice easy install?

[ommeh]

took the guy 4 hours to make the dump

and it cost about 350~

which dyno has most of the nsw colts gone to?

Where was this done? I want to get it done >8)

best to get it done where someone has experience with my car and $350 for a custom dump pipe is epic cheap :D I'm going to go get this done and get the guys to install the manifold also ^^~

[pAuL]

the lights were plug and play

my dump was @ midas campbelltown, and they used a flange that i bought

[koshy]

with your lights u had a space plug for the control of the lights didnt you? I cant adjust my HIDs:confused:

[ommeh]

the lights were plug and play

my dump was @ midas campbelltown, and they used a flange that i bought

how much was your flange and where did you buy it?

[pAuL]

how much was your flange and where did you buy it?

i got the whole part below for $110 from unforgiven

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/510/exhaustz.jpg

[pAuL]

upset colt

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4694/21012010038.jpg

ANGRY! colt

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1295/21012010041.jpg

[underdog]

Gday, WOW got to run away!!!!!!!!!!!

[Macca]

Nice nice. Hard wired into the parkers?

[pAuL]

Nice nice. Hard wired into the parkers?

correct

[CarbonColt]

Oh man!!! That Looks SIIIIIIIIICK!!!

[ommeh]

oh no! Paul's catching up~!!!

Must... Modify... Faster...

:p

[SLO-15T]

Looks better than i thought it would
wanna see it in the flesh again :D

[pAuL]

i think my cluch is offically slipping

i think it was filo who had one custom made, can you tell me or pm around how much it was?

[ELEGNT]

+1 for filo's clutch, it feels so much nicer than the standard one

[Macca]

Extreme Clutches Australia make one.

Ask RPW about it

was around $1000+ in parts

[pAuL]

after a nice chat with mr highway patrol, the "blue" led strips are now removed, ive got some white ones on order.


something arrived today....

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2870/23022010049.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3928/23022010050.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8131/23022010051.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3140/23022010052.jpg

[lovecolt]

Remember to share the reviews on those extreme clutches. If the stock one finally goes, it will be on my list.

[filofaith]

sorry never saw ur ask about the clutch... total from memory was like $1200 installed i think its in my thread somewhere, want prices and feedback on clutch i want something more BITEY !! :p sorry rowan gotta say custom clutch is better then stock but still dont match a heavy duty in BITE !!

[pAuL]

ill let the next picture tell the story

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/9269/dscf3634.jpg

[filofaith]

ur dump is massive but after the flex pipe its small???.......

on topic of clutch though update us soon !!

[pAuL]

its a 3" dump pipe into 2.5"

here is the gearbox for those (me included) who haven't seen it, its such a compact little unit

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2924/dscf3636s.jpg

[pAuL]

ok, my clutch is in, and i will just say that it cost more then expected...

the clutch pedel is light to use again, and it is ether on or off, there is verry little if no play in it. i have stalled it a number of times, so it will take some getting used to.

i will be going to WSID this wednesday, to try and better my time

[0dd0ne]

ok, my clutch is in, and i will just say that it cost more then expected...



can i be a bastard and ask how much exactly? install and clutch price etc.

I feel this might be something i have to do in the near future...

[ELEGNT]

ok, my clutch is in, and i will just say that it cost more then expected...

the clutch pedel is light to use again, and it is ether on or off, there is verry little if no play in it. i have stalled it a number of times, so it will take some getting used to.

i will be going to WSID this wednesday, to try and better my time

good luck with the times, dont be revving it too high if its either in or out as you say or you will be getting a smoke show:p

[Blaze]

hmm.. might see me at wsid

[pAuL]

so whats the verdict on the Autobahn88 manafolds? is ebay the olny place to get them, or was i dreaming that rpw had them

[pAuL]

by adaptronic do you mean rpw?

i found this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Autobahn88-Stainless-Steel-Manifold-Colt-Ralliart-4G15-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f457201fQQitemZ30045 2093983QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

[Macca]

Yes RPW has them but they made em stronger and heat coated them. Added a little to the price

[Corosith]

ebay doesnt sell them anymore, adaptronic has them but is about the 400 mark :). i would hit daed up

manifold is a great mod! make the car so much more enjoyable to drive, giving it a nice top end it also give crazy amounts of torque below boost. i could sit at 1.5k in 5th and go up a steap hill without a worry. so responsive now before boost.

turbo starts spooling at 1.2k i start making boost at 1.5k and full boost by 2.4k :)

Ebay does still sell them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Autobahn88-Stainless-Steel-Manifold-Colt-Ralliart-4G15-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f457201fQQitemZ30045 2093983QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries, but as mentioned they do tend to crack, so you are better off buying the strengthened version from RPW or even better don't bother and go straight to the steam pipe manifold which will last a lot longer with fewer issues.

[fauxpas]

Surely the ebay and ebay-via-rpw isn't the only manifold for our rcolt and stock turbo?

[alba]

Surely the ebay and ebay-via-rpw isn't the only manifold for our rcolt and stock turbo?

RPW have a steam pipe manifold aswell
i think ayu452 has one, maybe pm him for the verdict :)

[Ayu452]

rpw has em...that where mine is from

[pAuL]

i saw the price.... 909.09

[Jemjem]

Just get matt to make one for ya........

[Macca]

Rpw steam pipe is about 1k

The re welded autobahn one also has it's face machine as well

[fauxpas]

Genie Headers for my old supra were like $250... fk times have changes :(

[daedalusjc]

Email sent paul. We do either tuned style or semi log style for 350. All steam pipe schedule 40. I'm running ebay manifold and it's been welded properly now by mate. The welds on runners get porous in spots so few touch ups needed. You can get ebay manifold and take it to a welder and simply get the flange welded on the outside and seam welded on the inside. Cheap 50 cashie or do it yourself

[alba]

fark $900?
i was under the impression they were around the $500-$600 mark

[Macca]

fark $900?
i was under the impression they were around the $500-$600 mark

rpws steam pipe one is that price

its being made by 6boost in NZ

the modded autobahn one is far less.

[steel]

Good proper manifolds are in that range aren't they?

I'll be getting a custom twin scroll job after the Adaptronic, about $1000 for proper ram's horn design.

[steel]

The turbo is indeed changing.

[daedalusjc]

lol yeah price range + markup. they dont cost much to build

[pAuL]

i think ill get a steam pipe tuned length for the stock turbo, can you shoot me an email?

[Ayu452]

i been researching manifolds...maybe even make one, if i get serious...but yeh u can buy the 6boost collector...that alone i believe is 400ish (basic off the shelf one e.g. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Merge-Collectors-DIY-turbo-manifolds-/290424264863?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item439ea2989f is abit cheaper)
so i guess that why the rpw 6boost manifold is expensive....lookin on sivlia forum they r 1k and takes 4 weeks to deliver from order..i guess they dont stock em

i actually wanna compare the evo manifold to the colt...the head block gasket looks awfully similar...any1 compared...there are lots of real nice manifolds for the 4g63...that could be used on the 4g15 pending on some minor work to the block flange
i thinking maybe the exhaust port is larger on the evo...but stud pattern is super similar...been meaning to take my stock colt manifold to the shop to put em side by side

[daedalusjc]

those merge collectors are dead simple to make. there's heaps of tutorials on them. just need a steady hand and a good vice. better alternative is a band saw. im pretty sure the block pcd pattern is diferent ayu but dont quote me on that. paul did you mean for me to shoot you an email?

[fauxpas]

Evo 8 Manifold

http://www.ab88.co.uk/images/camf019%20EVO%204-8%20manifold%20.JPG

Colt Manifold

http://www.autobahn88.com.hk/shop/images/CAMF035-resize.JPG

[pAuL]

thats correct

[0dd0ne]

so paul you arent gona change turbos?

[pAuL]

i havnt really looked into it.

how woulld i be looking at for a td04? (that is the one to go for isnt it)

[0dd0ne]

dunno man. i'm hell worried about lag. niels seems to have a good idea with what hes got ready to go though. but the manifold sounds like its gona be a right bitch to get done.

[pAuL]

my turbo is staying for now, and a new steam pipe manifold will be on within two weeks

besides the adaptronic installed, mine now has a 300w inverter hard wired into the ignition circuit. its hidden under the seat, and ive hidden a 3mtr extension cord which is wired into a double power point installed into the dash

[0dd0ne]

in theory we should be putting out similiar power hey. minor diffs with the exhaust and thats it i think. you going to get uprated injectors any time soon?

btw when you take your car into JEM make sure they dont fuck with the switches and let them know that the adap HAS to be controlling MIVEC cause its been physically cut from the old ecu.

[pAuL]

ill see how it goes with the new manifold before i look at chaning the turbo or injectors

where is the best place to get air dams from? a driveway ate one of mine

[steel]

You can get carbon fibre ones from Louiellp - seller on Ebay, but at your ride height man I'd be ordering 3 sets :D

[pAuL]

i got myself a set of those airdams

i also picked up a MR BOV today, the car holds boost so much better

manifold should be here soon i hope :D

[pAuL]

a daed spec one

[pAuL]

ive gotten the car raised, i was tired of scraping on everything

im getting the intercooler pipes redone tomorrow, so they fit correctly

also a new pic

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7384/dscf3941.jpg

[filofaith]

paint the chrome badges and itll look mean as !!! airdams i think are a must on all colts !! wen u getting tuned?

[pAuL]

im getting it tuned as soon as the manifold gets bolted on. i have been thinking about de-badgeing the rear too

that was a nice beach near wollongong, after i came out of the national park

ill get a pic tommorow side on, its only up a tad but enough to stop me hitting every single thing

[Blaze]

Was that austimer beach?

Black is hot!

Love your height. We should do another nasho some time.

Loved your exhaust going off at night.

[smugsley]

Hey pAul what fwkw are you making now?

[filofaith]

he'll know as soon as he get his tune wen he gets bak to sydney

[smugsley]

Just sounds absolutely insane to have that much power at the front wheels in something so light. I wonder if the LED light install was easy cause I got some off ebay for about 4 bucks and was thinkinga bout chucking them in

[pAuL]

before the adapt i had 100.2kw @ wheels, ill update when its been tuned

the leds were easy, just 3m double sided tape

[0dd0ne]

when is the tune gona happen, and have you got that manifold in yet?

[pAuL]

manifold got thrown in when i was in qld, just dont ask matt about it

im going to go to MRC insted of jem, becuase its right next to adaptronic

[0dd0ne]

i'm booked in there on the 10th.

you got pics of the manifold?

[daedalusjc]

manifold got thrown in when i was in qld, just dont ask matt about it

HAHAH!!! That FKNG Fibreglass. Im still itchy. Lol was on such good behaviour that day aswell.

[pAuL]

heres the manifold, without the heatwrap

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9707/03092010151.jpg

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/5910/03092010150.jpg

[daedalusjc]

HA Thats my shed.....wtf

[0dd0ne]

fuck that looks heavy.

[Ayu452]

haha it super heavy...i had a feel....u could hang the engine from it...

[smugsley]

Are your LED's on the outside or inside of the light? lol

[smugsley]

Really????
They look like they're on the inside, I was going to pull the whole thing apart because I got mine in the mail.

I dont think Im going to bother now I might as well just have them on the outside.

You recon they will hold up against the long distance freeway and washing the car? and any cop troubles?

[pAuL]

opps just saw this now... they held up to qld and back, and no trouble from police at all

[daedalusjc]

dude is that your car on ebay?

[pAuL]

it is

[fauxpas]

Dood, the best pic of your car was the one I took at the adaptronic install day... Looked sexy as...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/faux1337/Adaptronic%20Sydney%20Install/DSC05796-Copy.jpg

[0dd0ne]

hey paul what sorta paint did you use to spray your cooler?

[pAuL]

that does look very very good

i just used $2 bunnings spray paint

[filofaith]

booo paul shudnt sell !!

[0dd0ne]

cool, going to do mine cause it sticks out like dogs balls

[pAuL]

coilovers are out, dvd player / 10" underseat sub is in. sprayed the aircon controls, aircon vents and window switch panels black. looks great now.

still love every second i drive it

[Macca]

why no coilovers? They are awesome

[pAuL]

epic scrapeage from EVERYTHING isnt awesome

[skyrex]

Coils fs?

[Macca]

Don't have it so freaken low. Lol. I don't have too many scrapage issues with my height. Being on 215/45 helps as well