Steve-B's Current Ride and or Escapades

[Steve-B]

Hey Guys...
Well I thought it was about time to put some pictures up of my baby evo. Has been a great car, have had it since sept 06 and it has 10,000 on the clock. I have put in some seat covers ( they are water-proof and grease-proof ), i have the "secret" ipod connection mounted in the empty din location and the new addition is the Advance Speed mini aeriel.
Enjoy.
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[lovecolt]

Finally Black Bottle :D Why the plate "Bottle" anyway?

[Steve-B]

Meant to be bottie....just a nick name. ie steve b....

[Steve-B]

new toys....
oil filters, thermostat and ralliart air panel replacement.
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[Steve-B]

Stay tuned, apexi boost gauge and turbo timer ordered and on their ways...

[Steve-B]

Installed the new ralliart air filter.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/Tam363/rallfilter.jpg

[lovecolt]

You actually ordered 4 oil filters :D You are rich :)

BTW, who did you go through for these parts?

[Steve-B]

Ali @ alto mitsy @ gordon. all prices quoted in my other thread are the delivered price. 4 oil filters @ 51 or 57, cant remember. thats only 200 bucks.

[lovecolt]

Thought so, as all the boxs has mitsubishi part slips sticked to it. ;)

[Steve-B]

Yarp,
they hopefully will have a aus ralliart parts catalogue out soon. Today being wednesday my apexi stuff should be sitting @ home waiting for me.
hmmmmm...we'll have to wait and see.

[Steve-B]

New Toys Did arrive yesterday....
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w18/Tam363/Apexi.jpg
interesting thing, this new turbo timer has the parameters to show the current a/r ratio's and the 02 sensor readings as well as having a kill switch so if the handbrake isnt on the timer does work.
Very cool...

[lovecolt]

Where do you plan to mount the boost gauge, Steve?

[Steve-B]

going to mount it on the dash, close to the edge near me, about the cd player. going to run the boost line throu the firewall, up the back of the dash and put a little hole in the dash and run the power and boost line up there. Make it look really neat. And when i have til, get an oil and water temp gauge.
turbo timer im going to mount in the space above the fog light / trac control switches. on the dash under the cluster on the right.
if that makes sense.

[27AME]

How much was the boost guage?

Not sure I'm too keen on cutting holes in my dash... I want a blitz boost gauge, a/f ratio gauge, oil temp and water temp. there's no where to mount it all!

Anyone thought of making a fibreglass insert below the cd player?

[Steve-B]

Im thinking 27ame, that if i went to sell it and the gauges i wanted to keep, buy a new top dash piece, they are all blue, and whats the max it could be, 200 bucks. i can live with that.
the gauge was 133 bucks.

[27AME]

Yeah that's fair enough - just hope you don't get stung with the dash piece, you never know with OEM replacement parts!

I'm gonna have a gauge pod made up for below the CD player from left to right oil temp, a/f ratio and boost - that piece that sits inside most likely comes out so i won't have to worry about cutting holes.

[Steve-B]

just buy the one off justjdm, its a blitz / defi one that looks identical to the ralliart one and fits a single din hole and is 1200 bucks. Cheaper that you could buy 3 or 4 gauges for with a controller and would come with all sensors.

[lovecolt]

1 problem with those 3 in 1 din gauges, is that you can never really tell the exact numbers due to the smallish gauges. And its the defi one that looks identical to ralliart's.....because ralliart's a rebadged defi :)

[Steve-B]

yeh, they are small to fit, and they are facing the back seat not the driver, so why have them at all.

[Steve-B]

Didnt have time to hook up the power, as i had limited time and had to fix the lights on my bike as well. I am running the boost line and soon to be power lines into the dash, tastefully tape them in electrical tape and get a gromit to cover and neaten the whole, make it look professional and clean. Still have turbo timer and Apexi I Moni to install ( when I moni gets here )

Enjoy....

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[Steve-B]

i didnt run it in the same line as white horse, as the other line seems to end up in the abs, and the line i taped into gauges and sends the boost pressure into the intake maniford, so id guess thats where its going to get the best reading.

[lovecolt]

The gauge's looking good yo ;)

[Steve-B]

ta, will take some more pics when the power is hooked up.

[27AME]

How hard was it to get that dash piece off?

Did you get a price on a replacement yet?

[Steve-B]

Hey 27ame,
its pretty hard to get the top piece off. I just used my hands, but a blunt table / butter knife would help. the 4 tabs are quite hard to get off, and the back 2 ( ie the ones closet to the windscreen ) bend up. as you can see from the second last pic from the post before, the lid opens instead of lifts. if that makes sense. havent priced a new piece as i dont need one. Very happy with the way it turned out, just need a spare sec to power it up.

[Rdster]

its pretty hard to get the top piece off. I just used my hands, but a blunt table / butter knife would help. the 4 tabs are quite hard to get off, and the back 2 ( ie the ones closet to the windscreen ) bend up.

There is an easier way to remove the centre dash panel......

Drop down the glovebox as explained in the owner's manual.

Grab a powerful torch.

Shine the torch up through the open area under the dash towards the direction of the left hand corner of the centre dash panel. You will spot a light grey V shaped part pointing downwards.Push up on this piece.Presto, you have popped the corner of the centre dash panel.Lift panel gently upwards from the top of the dash.That's it!

[lovecolt]

damn, that's a good idea. Must try it sometime.

[27AME]

I just tried it - Piece of piss. Car's going in for service next week so I'll price that piece up :)

[Steve-B]

cheers dude.

[Steve-B]

*cough* why i'll be broke and not mod my car for awhile *cough*

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and yes it f**ing hurt. 5 1/2 hours later.

[lovecolt]

Oh! you did go for the tattoo afterall. BTW, why are there a pair of legs at the lower left background with no body ??

[Steve-B]

lol, cause he is sitting and leaning against the wall.
was so sore, i got it on sunday.

[27AME]

I would've wasted the money on my car instead :p

[Steve-B]

yeah, but thats all your really doing. wasting money. This is forever.

[lovecolt]

Oh! When are you going to put a RColt.com as part of your tattoo. Its part of becoming a moderator's requirement :D LOL......joking :p

[Steve-B]

ha ha....*rolls eyes*

[Steve-B]

got the ralliart 72' degree thermostat put in on wednesday when the car had its 6 monthly (15,000) click service. Havent had a chat to drive it with it in, but the mrs says she can tell the difference.

[ozdick]

got the ralliart 72' degree thermostat put in on wednesday when the car had its 6 monthly (15,000) click service. Havent had a chat to drive it with it in, but the mrs says she can tell the difference.

Hey Steve. My 15,000 service isn't too far away (currently on 14,400).
Where did you get your service done? Happy with the result?
And also - any chance you can let us know what the service cost?

Thanks :)
Richard

[Steve-B]

Hey Richard,
Mate i got my service done @ alto mitsubishi up here @ gordon. That service centre is where there is a certified ralliart technician, they explained that costs and procedures to me, and did a good job of cleaning the interior, but slap stick on the outside. They rotate the tyres, check brake pads etc etc. The service i am not 100% sure of, as i supplied my own oil and filter, and got them to install the thermostat, which then they drained the coolant, replaced it and pressure tested the whole system. 524 all up. With all those extra's its hard to know the original set price. Best just to call or email them and ask.

[ozdick]

Thanks mate - cool, that's just across the road from my gym at Pymble, so nice and easy for me to get to.
Also my car is novated through SMB and their on the list of their preferred dealers for servicing.
Will check them out :)

[Steve-B]

yeah the old english guy there is good, and if you need any, i mean any ralliart part ask to speak to Ali.

[Steve-B]

finally hooked up the power to my apexi boost gauge, tied it in with the headlight ignition circuit.
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[fuse01]

very nice!!! i like the blue light

[Steve-B]

yeah, damm crappy phone pic !

[fuse01]

i think the loney boost guage needs a few buddies like a/f or oil temp;)

[27AME]

Yeah I don't like the look of it just sitting there like that..

[Steve-B]

yeah was thinking of an oil temp and a/f to add some friends.
might have to investigate some costs

[Macca]

yeah was thinking of an oil temp and a/f to add some friends.
might have to investigate some costs

As i mentioned to love colt, and i read by you, that an evo 9 oil filter fits our car, thus i dont see why an oil filter sandwich plate would fit too, i hope so they no development needed and lots available :D

[Steve-B]

Macca mate, i am assuming, so please correct me if im wrong, but you havent seen a colt filter and an evo filter side by side ?
colt filter is twice as long as an evo one. So i you wanted to place a sandwich oil temp adaptor you could, you you could T the sensor into the oil return from the turbo, or feed lines somewhere. Doesnt have to be btwn the filter i guess. If thats what your getting at.

[Macca]

i forgot all about a T piece on the oil lines.

but
http://www.clubvw.org.au/images/oxy_7.jpg

thats what im talking about, it connects to the block and has 2 outlets, one for each port from the block, so you can run sensors and oil coolers.

basically length of the filter is the only thing that doesnt matter, so if an evo filter screws on, so should a sandwich plate for an evo.

[Steve-B]

As i mentioned to love colt, and i read by you, that an evo 9 oil filter fits our car, thus i dont see why an oil filter sandwich plate would fit too, i hope so they no development needed and lots available :D
ah ok, i read your post as you typed it..."i dont see why an oil filter sandwich plate would fit"
you must of meant, wouldnt.
cool cool.
anyone got an evo we can have a closer look @ ?

[Macca]

reading over my post i agree it doesn make much sence HAHA

As i mentioned to love colt, and i read by you, that an evo 9 oil filter fits our car, thus i dont see why they shouldnt fit our colts. I hope so. no development needed, and lots available!

much more legable i thinks.

[Steve-B]

agreed.

[efti]

got the ralliart 72' degree thermostat put in on wednesday when the car had its 6 monthly (15,000) click service. Havent had a chat to drive it with it in, but the mrs says she can tell the difference.

what does it do?
how much did it cost?

[Steve-B]

lowers the temp that the thermostat opens all the way. They are a ralliart item. Check the parts and prices thread. its in there.

[Steve-B]

original image...
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( from jdmstyle eomm )
thoughts ?

[Macca]

if ya turned off the fog lights it would have come out really well

but still lookds good mate

[ozdick]

yeah the old english guy there is good, and if you need any, i mean any ralliart part ask to speak to Ali.

Those guys did a sterling job, so thanks for the advice.
I'm so used to Holden ripping me off for every penny that they can, so was surprised and relieved to see that their 15,000km service came in so cheaply - and that they hadn't charged me for any over the top unneccessary work :)

PS. Only disadvantage was having to drive down Lane Cove Road after dropping the car off - is it always like a car park at 7:45am? Took me 45mins to drive from there down to my work at Rhodes (I usually get to work in less than that amount of time from Seaforth)

[Macca]

the log book acctully tells you what needs doing and how long it takes, so if you get strange prices you can always argue ;)

[ozdick]

the log book acctully tells you what needs doing and how long it takes, so if you get strange prices you can always argue ;)

Yep - that would usually be the case, but I novate my car through work and because of that my leasing agent pays the bills and hence makes the decision on what needs to be done, not me :(
Holden would never give me a copy of the worksheet they had performed on the car, so the first thing I ever new about it, was when SMB charged my leasing account with the average $600-$1000 for each service (and that was for a Barina). Especially when they're supposed to be providing a discount service for SMB. Just about every 15,000 service, they would put new tires on it - and I had no say in whether they could go ahead with that or not (the leasing agent made that decision and would always give them the go ahead).

Now that I'm novating the RColt is leased, it was great that the Mistubishi dealer actually gave me a copy of the worksheet, so very happy to see it come in just on $200 :)

[Steve-B]

no worries with the recommendation. they are a good mob up there.
might have to channel this thread back into more talking about me..../ my car. lol. here is my new mod...with no horsepower gain, but a lovely squash scent. ( makes me more jdm / asian Yo ! )
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Brand new, genuine Air Spencer XYX Squash Air Freshener complete in packaging. XYX is another addition to the Eikosha Air Spencer lineup. From the same makers of Veneto and CSX3. Simply one of the best smelling air fresheners in the Japanese import industry. Very unusual and sweet smelling squash scent will make your car smell as good as it looks. This scent is so unusual, any U.S. air fresheners do not compare. With its terrific scent and attractive looking bottle, it makes the perfect combination. You will love the sweet addictive scent of squash.

[Steve-B]

more toys on the way...

[lovecolt]

What a useless update, Steve :D LOL

[Steve-B]

had to get my ad-hd fix for the day...

[Macca]

did you say more toys ?!?

[Steve-B]

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Carall Under Seat Squash Air Freshener (other one isnt strong enough for me, too subtle )
The Carall Under Seat Air Freshener is for the squash lover who prefer a hefty and strong dose of squash fragrance in their car without having an air freshner in view. How to explain squash without experiencing is not very easy, the scent is like a combination of sweet candy-like, bubble gum and lime soda all mixed into one. Try it and you will be back for more! Made by Carall Japan.

And....another knob for the car..... :-P

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had the exact same one in my supra..its very well weighted and very nice to shift. have to see what its like in a dif seating position, since i wont be thrown back during acceleration like the old days...lol

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[efti]

nice example of the old supra

[Macca]

what are they worth steve?

[Steve-B]

yeah efti that was my baby. Very rare jaz70, so it had the new shaped 2.5lt twin turbo engine, but in the older shape, 216 rwkw, was a monster. but alas, old cars cost soooo much to run.

which one macca ?
the shifter was 39 USD and 7USD to ship. bout 50 bucks all up i think. dont care if there are cheaper out there, this particular seller has done right by me and so i stick with them, just the way i am.

[27AME]

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I have that shifter too :)

[Steve-B]

for real !!!
is it a better feel than the standard one ?

[Macca]

what about the air freshner and what other stenches do they come in?

[Steve-B]

air fresheners were about 4-7USD each and 4.99USD postage. and most jap ones are citrus or squash. Not alot of choice, but if you want diff ones im sure they are out there.

[Steve-B]

might be able to hook you up macca, i just realised that my 1st 1 i bought, i didnt take the plastic off it inside, and thats why i couldnt smell it. lol.

[Macca]

bahahaha, might have to try one, i was hoping for vanilla

[Steve-B]

couldnt take a descent shot of the new shifter, garage was dark and i only have a mobile camera atm. BUT, the trust knob went on no fuss, and it also sits a descent 2-3cm's lower than the standard shifter. And to explain how here is it explained easily...lol

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basically cause the thread can go all the way up...which it doesnt, but more so than the standard shifter, it sits lower. and having the extra counter weight in the knob ( like the type r's titanium ones ) im sure with it sitting lower and the weight it will feel better to shift.

[Macca]

steve B looking the goods, makes me want one LOL

[Steve-B]

dude, it was like 40AUD delivered, cheaper than some of the crap ones on the market here.

[DAC]

A bigger & heavier shift knob definitely improves the shifting feel in the RColt.

I have a 230 gram Razo gear shift knob on my RColt which I reckon must weigh at least 2.5 times that of the standard shift knob. I think mine is also 10-20mm lower than the standard height of the old knob due to the way it mounts to the shaft.

Its a good cheap improvement to smoothen the over notchy shift feel especially from 1st gear to 2nd gear. I don't feel I need to exert any extra force to get it moving for those that know about moments (m = f x d) hahaha

[Macca]

yeh the stock knob is like a plastic item covered in leather.

the worst thing about metal knobs, is they get really cold in winter, and really hot in summer LOL

[radiostar69]

i like my knob... as they say, its not the size that counts, but the way u use it! lol

[Steve-B]

bought some cheap window tint from the shops and going to try and tint the tail-lights. Will keep you updated on how i go.
http://www.rcolt.com/showthread.php?t=702

[Macca]

nice mate nice. Cant wait to see the finished result

[Steve-B]

yeah had a play around with it today. didnt work the way i wanted. I could get it on and the right shape, but cause the tail-lights are curved and rounded i just couldnt get the air bubbles and the lines out. So if anyone cant point me in the direction of the spray of the paint that would be great.
Cheers
Steve
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[Macca]

looks a lil strange with the red up the side lol

[radiostar69]

honestly, i think the rear looks better with clear lights...stands out like dogs balls, and not in a good way...sorry!

[27AME]

I'm not a fan either, but honestly man your better off just perfecting the tint idea if you like it, instead of wrecking the lights with paint!

[Steve-B]

yeah, a guy said to use 3m dark plastic, cause you can heat it up and it removes the bubbles etc, im just not skilled enough to do it, would rather tint them than paint them yeah.

[Steve-B]

mods fund has officially been emptied as of last night....this might explain it better.
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damm crappy camera phone.

[McCoy]

Congrats! ;)

[Steve-B]

cheers dan.

[Corosith]

Well done! Nice stone - looks like a fairly big one! Life will never be the same now- on a good note that is.:)

[Macca]

Congrats man.

[MLT.32E_RCOLT]

i just couldnt get the air bubbles and the lines out. to get it raound that curve you have to put some soapy water on it than place the tint on the light (dont peal the backing off yet)
Than with a squigee and a heat gun heat up an area and squigee an area and it will take the shape of the light than once you have done that cut out the shape you want.

i hope that helps, cograts too

PS it would work better if you leave the tail light on the car

[Steve-B]

hmm, it was suggested to heat, but to use .8 3M film as this stuff bubbles under heat..

[Steve-B]

where i put my scangauge..
currently have volts, intake air temp, water temp / engine load/ or closed and open loop, litres per hour...very cool.
need to get some automotive split tubing to cover the holes and pipes. also have a apexi box stand on order to make it look all the same.

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[Macca]

i so want one now!

[Steve-B]

macca mate, if you are after a fuel com, this thing is beyond comprehensive !

[Steve-B]

another add on, seeing the gauge reflection in the windscreen was starting to annoy me.
guy on ebay is selling them for 35 bucks...uber cheap !
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[Darthrev]

nice car Steve, I like the black colt, only I'd be too lazy to keep it clean :( ,black cars show the dust easy but they look damn fine when clean thats for sure. I'll stick to white for now though :)

[Steve-B]

picked up some bendex pads off Ozmale today, and put in the split tubing on the gauges today. um..need to find a way to put the visor on the gauge. Um...and the billion funnel and pipes are on their way, and will be getting the deka battery as well.
Stay Tuned !

[Steve-B]

another ebay special. $150, battery was 9 days old, bought for a problem on a moto which turned out to be something else. have the receipt for warranty as well..

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Battery dimensions...175mm wide 155mm high and 85mm deep :-O

[Steve-B]

So, my billion gear arrived today, the intake funnel and the billion pipes. The pipe seems to be a canvas exterior and a thermal type metal material inside.

So if you are free on saturday... http://www.rcolt.com/showthread.php?t=946

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[Steve-B]

nar, super street saloon

[Corosith]

Aren't super street saloons those cars that they smash up around the local dirt speedway on Sat nights?:D

[hendo]

Aren't super street saloons those cars that they smash up around the local dirt speedway on Sat nights?:D

thats street stock


be sure to post some pics when u install it

[Steve-B]

yeah tmr, just so you know mate, getting a battery that is half the size and relatively the same power, thats called weight saving, and modifying the air box with a better intake than the stupid one we have, whilst still retaining the box and ralliart filter will help intake air temps etc etc, you dont need to have a track car to be interested in making smart mods. By changing my brake pads to non dusk ones as well, i wont have to spend so much time cleaning them...
If you want to flame everyone for their non mechanical and sometimes non kw related mods, maybe you would be better on another forum where that kinda thing is tolerated and encouraged.

[Steve-B]

hey guys,
got the apexi stand for the scangauge in, got the bendix brake pads in ( rears are a nightmare ) and finished off my headlight covers...looks like the colt in war clad. also made up my fog lamp intake billion funnel. Painted the funnel black, got some flyscreen to stop things flying up, and some screws to hold in place. no pics of that yet but i am super happy with them.

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[Flipper]

The headlight covers look mean! You know where I can get a pair? :)

[killercolt]

Looking good steve were the brake pads a bitch to get on.Flipper try Mistubshi spare parts Dept.

[|2colt]

I like the look...looks quite menacing..

[MLT.32E_RCOLT]

hey man they look great did you use my trick

[Steve-B]

ah killer, flip sent / sold me the headlight covers..lol
brake pads rnt a bitch, the front i did in about 11 mins, including wheel off and pads out and exchange, but the rear, you have to unbolt the handbrake clamp on the suspension arm, then you have to pull the handbrake cable out of its "thing" on the back of the caliper, Then you have to lever the handbrake mechanism to pull the handbrake cable completely off the rear brake cause the caliper wont swing with the cable connected. You need a 13mm socket and a 15mm spanner.

[Steve-B]

hey mlt, sure did mate, sept i sprayed them quite dark so you cant really see throu them anymore, alittle darker than i wanted, but im happy with them. No overspray etc etc, did that part all good. lol. Thanks for the tip mate.

[aby82]

looks good steve! be sure to take them off a night.. :p

[Steve-B]

yeah, they are sooo easy to take off, i would even let my lady friend do it, its that easy...lol
pull and lift with bonnet up and their off.

[Steve-B]

*cough* did a stealth install, my lady friend didnt know it was going in, hopefully she didnt freak out and crash the bloody car lol, was expecting a call saying the car is making a weird noise ( aka she didnt break it )...nothing yet thou...lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/3bdc5b26.jpg

big props to fuse, my second most favourite rcolter from o/s !

[Steve-B]

HA HA HA HA..
she thought there was a truck following her or something, i left a note in the car saying, tell me how the car feels, so she wouldnt freak out. lol, i had to say, well i put a BOV in babe, she was like.....OHHHHHHH, yeah now it makes sense.
Was very funny, maybe you had to be there.
lol

[fuse01]

wahhaha big truck you have there

[Steve-B]

ok, well i did take it for a spin when i fitted the BOV.
what i noticed was that on full hardest, it goes really well, but 1 turn back it seems to take awhile for the boost to spool, but on 2 turns from hardest, it spools @ the same speed, you get a tight boosh noise, not psst. ALSO, what i found really interesting, is that when you accelerate instead of the boost spiking then coming down, and spiking again. It stays @ .7 bar, spikes to .8, drops to .7. In some gears i have found it spikes then drops to .7 .6 sometimes. But from what ive seen with the BOV in, it spikes hard, and holds to boost ALOT BETTER than the stock valve.

[fuse01]

yupz 2 turn is the sweet spot

[|2colt]

2 turns away from the engine?

[Steve-B]

2 turns from the hardest setting ( thread closed ) 2 turns to soft from the hardest point.

[Steve-B]

less money, more pain, less brains, less mods...but it speaks for itself.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/83771bab.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/cae91e33.jpg

[Macca]

http://www.ffwdmag.com/Mach3razor.jpg

hairy lil bugger!

Looking good thou, how many hours can you handle at a time?

[Steve-B]

last time did 6, this time i only did 3, the more they tattoo the same area, the more the scar tissue underneath grows, and makes the skin weaker and it bleeds alot more each time you go over it again...thus more painful than the last time..

[fuse01]

wah.. you are cool

[Steve-B]

not cool, stoopid. lol.

[McCoy]

And hairy! :D

[eigenmann]

Lol..:d

[Steve-B]

lol, shuddup you lot.
its my winter coat.

[Steve-B]

new battery in position and billion intake nearing the final stages.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/2697c4b2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/dd908447.jpg

[Macca]

damn she is alot smaller!

[Steve-B]

heaps of room for the billion !

[fuse01]

whats the amps on that little battery manz?

[Steve-B]

http://www.batteryweb.com/motorcycledekaagm.cfm

EXT20L

[MLT.32E_RCOLT]

*cough* did a stealth install, my lady friend didnt know it was going in, hopefully she didnt freak out and crash the bloody car lol, was expecting a call saying the car is making a weird noise ( aka she didnt break it )...nothing yet thou...lol

hey mate i forgot to ask how much did you get it for and buy the way its heaps better when its 50/50 aptmo/plumb back that 100/0 aptmo it sounds crap and goes crap but yea about two and a bit turns from Hard is perfect

[Steve-B]

got the BOV for $230 delivered, 2nd hand from o/s.

[Juri-1st]

Is this little battery replacing the original one?

[Steve-B]

yep sure is, same power but one third the size.

[Juri-1st]

Very nice.

I took your picture and showed it to some members in our coltclub.eu ;) I hope you dont mind that. ;)

Unfortunately we cant get the Rcolt here and vice versa your not going to have the 3door turbo. :rolleyes:

[Steve-B]

thats fine mate, we are all here to share.

[Steve-B]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/873a87ec.jpg

Battery mounted
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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/d164d1df.jpg

Mark out with compass, Cut and dremel the hole
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Made the hole small enough that the pipe jams in with no glue, but is super tight
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In position, before i cut the enlarged bit off and short'nd the pvc pipe
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Cut and ready
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Billion and battery
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/a93a7587.jpg

Final resting place, you do have to modify the loom of the position lead, cause there is heaps of slack, but it is stuck in the loom plastic, fits nice and snug.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/af84cc86.jpg

[Julz]

Looks great! nice job :)

[Steve-B]

cheers julz, gosh ur quick with the replies...lol

Write up...
The battery has the same characteristics as the stock, cause the scangauge gives me the volt readout it has the same VLT when on accessory and when switched on / running ( i keep an eye on all my gauges ) You do have to modify the loom, ie cut the plastic sheath back to release the battery wires from it, not hard, just be careful and do it slowly. I retaped and put new wire cover over mine cause i have alot spare. With the battery tie downs, i bought smaller ones, had to cut them down even more, then painted them. I cut the stock tightening bars ( dont know their names ) down and rebent the ends and drilled new holes to hold the battery in, seems to work very very well. Removed the spare plastic and metal base from under the battery as this is a non spill battery im not worried to much about it going pop. Hmm what else, The billion needs to be pushed past the back of the headlight towards the guard before pulling it down to the foglamp, and there isnt enough room to push it straight down ( will take better pics on sat if its a nice day for the cruise ) Um, yeah cut the pvc 90degree down to fit and angled it abit towards the headlight, well as much as i could. Billion funnel is fitted, but i need to buy smaller screws for it, as they protrude too much at the moment.

So, the bad...
as usual cut my arms and hands up quite bad...but i dont really care. Went for a test drive and the intake temp was 21/22 degrees, which is ok / normal. Went and got petrol and reset my scangauge cause it funks out when you take the battery out and screws with the fuel/trip gauge. Now as i was driving the intake temp got up to 24/27 degrees, now it wasnt really warm last night and the point of a CAI is just that to get cold air. When you hit boost it sucks the air bigtime and the air temp dropped from 26 back to 24/23 but cruising it was noticeably afew degrees higher. I can think of afew reasons, the pvc to airbox isnt glued or siliconed in yet, as the car needed to be driven today and wouldnt of had enough time to cure/set. So maybe abit of hot engine air is getting in. Also the billion is too long and needs to be cut down, thus air can get in after the metal ring tie down on the pvc pipe as pictured. And lastly i think that the funnel isnt in the optimum position to get all the air, but these are all fine tuning things i can do.

NOW the good..
to set the premise, lets say the the current intake value is 100%, i would say the new setup would be working at atleast 180-200% now. When you take off in ur colt, and put ur foot down, you know how there is that pause, the boost winds up, then you feel the torque. Well when you put your foot down now, you feel the torque of the engine straight away, its a 1.5 but it still has torque i can assure you. Then the boost winds up and you are really starting to move, the air temp drops as the billion is working full ball. Also a point to note, with all the extra air, boosting past 4-5grand There IS NO DROP between boost and when the mivec kicks in. The car, with all the air in its lungs, and the bov holding the boost @ .7 - .8bar absolutley roars. And intake noise, OMGOSH as soon as it starts spooling you can here it ( the turbo ), its so much louder the spool. Then to wrap it all up, the BOV also seems louder, ie more air, more air to vent.

From here...
well i am still abit paranoid that water will get up there, so when it is raining heavy next, i have a ruler, masking tape and paper towel in the car, i am going to paper towel the ruler with tape, remove the stock funnel and stick the ruler in and see if it picks up any water...if it doesnt, happy days, it if does, i will have to modify the intake / billion. Also was thinking of making up a plate for the stock funnel hole to be covered for track days when it wouldnt be wet, so that the billion will be the sole intake. also a side / after though, with the ralliart filter working alot harder now to filter, i think it might bring the life of it down afew km's. Also stock filter and maybe k&n ( which i havent seen how deep they are ) might have probs with such a large diametre pvc pipe, as my ralliart filter is quite thin and didnt foul the pipe coming in the side...just a point to keep in mind if you are going to try this.

Any questions fire away.
Cheers
steve

[Julz]

yeah working on ur car will always result in cut hands and arms :P

you will definitely get water into the pipe when it rains but perhaps u can stuff a bit of foam into the end of hte pipe to soak it up a bit

[Steve-B]

foam vs suction from the turbo...im skeptical thus i will test and report back.

[Macca]

Mate, awesome DIY and write up, its good to see that opening up the box has helped her breath a little better!

K&N filters are quite shallow too, so thats not a problem, but with the stock filter thou it would be

[McCoy]

Good work wolfmother! Sounds like its doing as it should. ;)

[Steve-B]

thoughts on water, or how to prevent it if it does have the potential ?

[aby82]

with the water - is it really gonna suck that hard??

just a question for u steve not related to the water issue.. but r u only running one fog light now?

[McCoy]

Thoughts on water? Hrmzzz I usually drink the stuff, and in the mornings shower in it.

Steve, I dont think you will have to much of a problem with it, but maybe some foam would help, I just dont see how much though. If its sucking hard enough, wouldnt it suck droplets from a wet foam/sponge arrangement?

Maybe somthing like a removable sphagnum core?

[why_bother]

In most places where water is an issue, there's a couple of methods I've seen used.

i) dessicant crystals - not going to work effectively here (too much moisture in the air, and you'd be forever changing them)

ii) drain hole/trap - the lowest part of any drainage system is usually a good spot to have one of these as this is where the water pools. It looks like you're fairly adept using the PVC piping, you could introduce another 'L' or maybe a 45 degree join just after the billion intake. If that were the case, you'd mount it so that the bend was on a slight decline towards the passengers wheel to allow for the water to pool there but still give a decent airflow.

Having a drain hole there shouldn't really affect your intake temp as it's in a low spot still near the front of the car, it's not going to really affect the airflow and it would only require a very (very) small hole at the lowest point (it's unlikely you'd need anything large. it's not like you're driving through 12 inches of water often).

I don't really see you getting too much water in there in the first place given the position of the intake, but prevention is better than cure.

Having said all of this, I haven't pulled it apart and don't really know how much area you have to work with. If this solution is not applicable please disregard this post.

[Macca]

with the corrigations in the billion pipe, and the fact its going to havt to suck the water vertical and the fact you still have the standard hole i doubt there would be enough pressure to suck water up

example go poke a hole in a straw and try suck some water or what every you want to suck thru it. You will find thats its extreemley difficult. It would be the same principal with the billion AND the stock hole in the air box. (the billion being the straw in water, and the stock hole, the hole in the straw)

[Steve-B]

all valid points, and worth considering.
i think compared to alot of the singapore guys, they have a high moisture / humidity and they run billions but not usually to the airbox but so t pod filter. I will just have to test if water is reaching the box, because really, even if the water reaches the box, i doubt there will be enough pressure to suck water from the bottom of the airbox throu the filter..
like i said, i will wait for a heavy rain and then test it.

Aby yeah just run one foggie for now, was even thinking today that i could cut a hole in the top of the metal shield for the intercooler and run the billion to that, and then the air would come through for the cooler and when the boost was up and the engine intake pressure high enough it would pull air up, even less chance of water...but we'll see, thats not really raming air from outside and im still eh if it has the ability. Time will tell.

[Macca]

if water is going to be a real issue, just shove a few extra large tampons up there ;)

[fuse01]

wahahahaha

[Rdster]

This might help

How To Prevent Hydrolock

Drill a few 25-40mm holes in the intake tube after it enters the engine compartment. The engine will always draw air from wherever the engine finds is easiest, and it will not draw the heavier water into the engine.

[Toker]

hey steve just readin thru your past & present projects.. good stuff mate. i have to ask tho, are those head-light covers legal over there? :) im sure i'd get nicked straight away riding round with those on over here haha

[Steve-B]

yeah, no doubt they are illegal. Im not 100% sure, and plan to stay that way when i get picked up on them, lol

[Steve-B]

new toy in the mail...let the experiments start again....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/a0fc7629.jpg

Turbosmart Boost Tee, Part Number: TS-0101-1001, RRP $100
Smaller and lighter than other Manual Boost Controllers on the market. Set your boost and forget it. Boost adjustable from under the hood with an accurate, proven Detent System. Easy to install and adjust. Supplied with a billet mounting bracket.

Info and install pdf
http://www.turbosmart.com.au/index.php?s=file_download&id=171

[Macca]

nice nice, boost her to 30 PSI :P

[Steve-B]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/29122007203.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/29122007205.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/29122007206.jpg

just installed my turbosmart manual boost controller, spikes @ .9 bar and is set @ .85 bar and works like a charm..

[Morph]

nice one steve. so no warning lights or anything come on?

[Macca]

niceeee bro!

[Steve-B]

no warning lights, and ive tested it in all gears, 1st to 5th, all .9bar spike with a .85bar holding.
drives real nice.

[lovecolt]

But 0.9 bar spike is standard for my car??? You might have to try boosting it abit higher to test for ecu light ;)

[Julz]

do you get any flutter with your bov when you're only at very low boost?

[Steve-B]

anything over .3bar i would get a BOV release if that is what you are asking.

Hit boost cut last night on .9bar so ive dropped it back down to .8bar today and it is running fine. I would say the boost comes on alot nicer and stronger with the MBC, so overall i am very happy with it so far.

lovecolt, your cvr might spike to .9bar, but mine actually holds at that level of boost through the rev range and all gears...

[Julz]

anything over .3bar i would get a BOV release if that is what you are asking.

Hit boost cut last night on .9bar so ive dropped it back down to .8bar today and it is running fine. I would say the boost comes on alot nicer and stronger with the MBC, so overall i am very happy with it so far.

lovecolt, your cvr might spike to .9bar, but mine actually holds at that level of boost through the rev range and all gears...

ah ok then cool - so for any boost under 0.3bar (~4.3psi) your bov doesnt open and make a psssht noise. So im assuming it doesnt vent and causes the pressure to be forced back down the turbo? You can probably tweak your spring tension a bit to make it less stiff (unscrew the top bit a little) and get it to vent sooner

[Steve-B]

nar, i like it how it is now, cause with the spring @ where it is it holds the boost very well, im not after the psst, just the better pressure holding.

[lovecolt]

no warning lights, and ive tested it in all gears, 1st to 5th, all .9bar spike with a .85bar holding.
drives real nice.



Hit boost cut last night on .9bar so ive dropped it back down to .8bar today and it is running fine. I would say the boost comes on alot nicer and stronger with the MBC, so overall i am very happy with it so far.

lovecolt, your cvr might spike to .9bar, but mine actually holds at that level of boost through the rev range and all gears...

So, which one's correct? holding boost at 0.85 or 0.9? :p

Looks like it can't get us pass the 0.9 afterall, which is what i wanted to comfirm in my previous statement. :( But as long as it hold the boost more stable, its worth it....especially when you consider the price for a MBC.

[Macca]

My BOV the same as steves will make noise at 10" of meurcury (in a vacume still, but more pressure than compete vacume)

I think i have it set a 2 turns soft from full hard stop.

[Julz]

My BOV the same as steves will make noise at 10" of meurcury (in a vacume still, but more pressure than compete vacume)

I think i have it set a 2 turns soft from full hard stop.

hrmm thats weird it shouldnt open in vacuum?

[Macca]

well yes and no.

The tention on the spring is enough pressure to close the valve with a vacume aplied to the diaphram side from the intake mani, and the vacume on the actual valve piston will help to suck it down.

But when you start to pressurise the manifold above the idle vacume, you will get a pressure on the valve face, and a pressure on the diaphram, thus keeping it closed.

When you close the throttle body, you have say 13 psi acting agenst the spring, then you gat a vacume on the diaphram thus opening the valve, then the pressure is vented, the valve spring will force the piston down in the bov, closing it.

[Julz]

well yes and no.

The tention on the spring is enough pressure to close the valve with a vacume aplied to the diaphram side from the intake mani, and the vacume on the actual valve piston will help to suck it down.

But when you start to pressurise the manifold above the idle vacume, you will get a pressure on the valve face, and a pressure on the diaphram, thus keeping it closed.

When you close the throttle body, you have say 13 psi acting agenst the spring, then you gat a vacume on the diaphram thus opening the valve, then the pressure is vented, the valve spring will force the piston down in the bov, closing it.

yeah but the situation you just described occurs when youve got boost (positive pressure) and the throttle body closes. That's the normal operation of a BOV - vent built up pressure when the butterfly valve slams shut. When you're not boosting the turbo basically isnt spinning fast enough to create pressure and cannot force the spring/bov open. The vacuum on the side with the small vacuum hose isn't enough to suck the valve open.

[hendo]

so with the boost controller u took the hose of from the wastgate and where the hose comes down from the duel boost solinoid and re routed it to the boost controller?

[Steve-B]

hey hendo, yep thats what i did. I routed the wastegate to the boost controller that back to the turbo and capped off the solenoid ends that arnt used anymore.

[hendo]

is it possible to get a few pics up just so i dont take the wrong part of

[Steve-B]

no worries hendo, will have to post them on the weekend, cause i didnt take any while i did it cause y'all complain about the crappy res ! lol

[Steve-B]

maybe this will help explain til i take pics for you...
http://www.turbosmart.com.au/index.php?s=file_download&id=171

[1MinuteMan]

Hi Steve,

Looking into the engine bay, I see the 2 hoses connected to the boost solenoid. One from the wastegate, the other from the intake side of the turbo (which does not look like it carries boost).

Can I ask from where did you tap boost to connect to the MBC?

My MBC should be arriving soon... :)

[hendo]

down by the hot side of the turbo there is a hose to a tee then the tee to the waste gate and to the bleed valve(solinoid) the large line on the solinoid is the 1 that runs boost. the guys in europe run the MBC between the wastegate and the STD bleed valve this is what i will be trying soon. there by changing the amount of pressure the solinoid is seeing so it ups the pressure to match

[Steve-B]

yep, turbo housing -> MBC -> wastegate. Dead simple when you take the underbody shield off, everything is right there and easy to get to..

[hendo]

i just did what the guys in europe do with a manual boost controler in the line to the solinoid and it works a treat i had it hit 18psi but turnde it down to 14.2psi

[Steve-B]

i just wanted a small boost increase, the fuel maps would be too erratic without a proper tune running very high boost.

[1MinuteMan]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Don't quite understand the advantage of going through both the MBC and solenoid though...

[hendo]

no limp mode

[Steve-B]

so hendo your saying, that if you go throu the turbo -> MBC -> solenoid -> wastegate you can run what boost ? ( in bar please )

[1MinuteMan]

And does this mbc-solenoid combo hold constant boost up the revs?

[Steve-B]

& at the end of the day the solenoid is still controller by the ecu...so it would be erractic @ best. With just the mbc, i have found that the results were instant and very enjoyable, if it works with the solenoid inline, and you like it, all props to you mate, as ive only tried it the standard way.

[hendo]

the whole idea of doing it this way is so i follows the standard boost curve just instead of hiting 11psi it will hit what you set it to like mine 14psi or 1bar. in the book 21st centurey performance thy describe it in better detail, they did it on a GTR

[Steve-B]

ive read the book mate. so you are running 1bar all the time with no issues ?

[hendo]

yeah well it still has all the engine protection stuff like retarding the boos up high and boost limmited in the lower gears

[hendo]

for the guys that are interested i have posted the link to autospeed in my thread the same guys that did 21st centurey performance

[widge]

Edit, i answered my own question

[Steve-B]

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[Julz]

nice headlight covers! Did you just use 'VHT Niteshades' spray to tint it?
I'm thinking about doing the rear lights and polishing the spray afterwards to give it a glossy look like your lights

[ommeh]

does that effect the light? Can it be defected?

[Macca]

nice looking steve.

yeh guys it does block the light, he takes them off at night.

[Steve-B]

vht nightshades, check back after pages, i tryed tinting my rear tails with tint, looked 50/50. yeah i take them off @ night, they are really easy to take on and off. yes they are a defectable item, but so is a atmo bov and having gauges on the dash. i can live with it.

[Darthrev]

sorry to see you selling your black beasty Steve
what you looking at for you're next set of wheels mate?

[ommeh]

OMG steve is selling :(

[Steve-B]

old school, follow ma father, like an lc gtr or xu1 replica maybe.

[ommeh]

how much are u gonna sell for steve??? I got a friend who is in the market :D

[Steve-B]

its all there in the for sale post ommeh

[T-Jet]

Nice care mate. I like the head lights on it.

[Steve-B]

2100 to fix the door without insurance, or 600 excess + 300 to upgrade from a new doorskin to door or my panel beater wont do it..

[Steve-B]

got these in the mail today, half of my brake upgrade. disc's / calipers and pads from an VR4 galant.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0399.jpg

( calipers were sent separately )

The idea / upgrade will consist of:

VR4 calipers ( will be rebuilt with a seal kit and painted ) $250
DBA slotted disc's $200 i think
Bendix Ultimate pads $80 for fronts
Steel braided lines, from RPW hopefully $110
Motul Brake fluid $dunno

Yes the standard rcolt brakes are good, but im a modifier, so if i know i can upgrade parts of the car i think are lacking, then i will.

[Darthrev]

Just can't help yourself hey Steve!

first photo of the box is nice http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/807/laughingsmiley008ah3.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[Steve-B]

thanks for the brain check darth.

[trevski]

first photo of the box is nice http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/807/laughingsmiley008ah3.gif (http://imageshack.us/)I thought that box shot was great... added suspense, had me thinking WTF has he gone and got now!

[Steve-B]

yeah, sept it had my full address on it, and i dont want you bums stealing my goodies

[27AME]

You're a modifier? You better get cracking on the mods then, I don't see much going on!!! :p


got these in the mail today, half of my brake upgrade. disc's / calipers and pads from an VR4 galant.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0399.jpg

( calipers were sent separately )

The idea / upgrade will consist of:

VR4 calipers ( will be rebuilt with a seal kit and painted ) $250
DBA slotted disc's $200 i think
Bendix Ultimate pads $80 for fronts
Steel braided lines, from RPW hopefully $110
Motul Brake fluid $dunno

Yes the standard rcolt brakes are good, but im a modifier, so if i know i can upgrade parts of the car i think are lacking, then i will.

[Steve-B]

i modified the box to take the picture, does that count ? lol

[Steve-B]

twin piston calipers, need to be stripped down, washed, painted, rebuild and then they are ready..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0402.jpg

JDM front and rear tinted colt weathershields, the proper clip on type...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0400.jpg

[Julz]

hey mate aren't you trying to sell your colt?

[Steve-B]

was, is, who cares...its all fun and games..

[Steve-B]

before, trust

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1234.jpg

after, genuine ARC

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1236.jpg

got afew boxes coming this week as well, so keep an eye out..

[Macca]

shiny :D

[Steve-B]

i can lift the gear boot up, but if its up i cant get my fingers underneath it, and its a better shift feel for me with it down..

[ommeh]

Steve who got u the window visors? and price :)

I want to get a set just like that. Cost of the ARC Gear knob? Looks very sexy :D

Good luck with the brakes!

[Steve-B]

got the visors from singapore, good luck finding a pair, but if you are nice to me i can get you a set.

arc gear was 20 bucks.....lol, evo guy @ work sold some "demo" stock he got. thats all i can say on that one..lol

thanks tommy.

[ommeh]

Can i get a visor steve pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls
*Starts to grovel

and i wouldn't mind a gear knob either esp at that price :D

[Steve-B]

colt sticker...took mine off, but i made a mess so i'll put them back.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1239.jpg

version r badge...and some random jap writing...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1240.jpg

oh, and my new rims..

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1244.jpg

[bunnybash]

i tool my Colt badge off, came straight off, then i rubbed the "glue" off.... looks great, the Colt badge just does not suit the rest of the car... i prob voided my warranty doing it, but i sleep better now! :D

[Unforgiven]

noice!

lol version r badge, how much and where?

can't wait to see the rims on

[Steve-B]

colt badge was 23 bucks, version r badge 26 bucks, rims....dont ask. lol

last set of 4x114.3 that seem to be around....damm 4 stud.

[Morph]

they classic P1s Steve? good buy, very jealous (u b****rd lol)

[fauxpas]

i tool my Colt badge off, came straight off, then i rubbed the "glue" off.... looks great, the Colt badge just does not suit the rest of the car... i prob voided my warranty doing it, but i sleep better now! :D

I don't know... With the evo badge, I think the rear badges look OK...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/faux1337/BabyEvo.jpg

[Steve-B]

thanks faux....but that doesnt look like my car @ all...lol.

Morph: yep, genuine P1's mate.

[bunnybash]

I don't know... With the evo badge, I think the rear badges look OK...

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e293/faux1337/BabyEvo.jpg

might get me an Evo badge for the where the Colt badge used to be, hmm not sure what i need there to replace it!!

[Steve-B]

just put a version r badge there...

[bunnybash]

just put a version r badge there...

yeah prob will, it is obvious that the rcolt aint an EVO or i would go with that, where did you get your Version R from??

[Steve-B]

ebay..

[27AME]

Well are you going to actually show us the rims? Or have they made you too poor for tyres? :p

[why_bother]

Maybe be a little careful of those version r badges, if I remember correctly one of the guys was having issues with the black writing or coloured bits coming off when washing the car.

[Steve-B]

too poor for tyres 27ame, but the boys @ work did test fit them, and with a +43 they sit really nice with the guards.

thanks tmr

[ommeh]

JEALOUS!!!!

Did u get the P1 R 2+???

Also i'll pm you about those window visors!! I really want a set.

[Steve-B]

what the hecks a P1 R 2+....

here you go you goose's...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0220.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0219.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/IMG_0222.jpg

[Corosith]

Nice! Can I borrow them! :p At last someone else with white wheels.:)

[ommeh]

ahhh those are the buddyclub P1 QF's i believe

and Buddyclub P1 R 2+ are another model of the P1's steve :P

[Steve-B]

mate tommy, Please, there are 4 types of buddy clubs,

P1 RACING QF
P1 RACING
P1 RACING SF
P1 RACING II PLUS

P1 racing is the top of the range rim, it has no dish, and is the lightest of the range.

these are QF's
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r_qf/images/p1rqf_wheel_01.jpg

these are P1's
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/p1r/p1r_img/p1r_wheel_01.jpg

there is no P1 R 2+
there is P1 racing ll+...and they are flat and go to the edge, Like P1's, but P1's have rounded spokes
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/images/sized_hs.jpg

[Steve-B]

stickers back on
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1248.jpg

[ommeh]

Yes i was reffering to the P1 Racing II+ Some people just write it differently. I've seen em as P1 R 2+.

Some people write it differently.

+ how did u get P1's in white if they only come in Hyper gold?

only the P1 Racing QF's come in white. Well thats what i saw at buddyclub.com.au :S BUT again i may be wrong. Looks the goods :D

[Steve-B]

they were an 06 build.
they actually come in RW, TS & HG
royal white, titanium silver and hyper gold

[Steve-B]

BC only make HG P1's now, these were bought and sold to Access Automotive in Vic, still has the original stickers on it.

you can also see all the details on the side of the box i posted.

[ommeh]

Thats awesome :eek: :eek:

CAuse i wanted these but didnt want gold ><

[Steve-B]

current ride, borrowing my mums astra, has heated seats which are actually helping my back get better, but gets me alot of male attention, so i dont drop the top often. lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1916.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y169/devilrolla12345/_MG_1926.jpg

[ommeh]

lol male attention lol.

Still not a bad ride there steve :)