Picking car up .......
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Picking car up .......
.... am picking my car up a weewk on saturday (or hopefully before), what but am at loss as what i should do to the car once I have it?!?!
Options as follows:-
Wash it
Go to scooby clinic and get a dump valve fitted
Go to scooby clinic and get something else (please advise)
Crusie round in it
Other (Please state)
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Options as follows:-
Wash it
Go to scooby clinic and get a dump valve fitted
Go to scooby clinic and get something else (please advise)
Crusie round in it
Other (Please state)
Deano
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Just take it out for a nice drive, wash and wax if the weather is fine, then take it for another drive. Then admire it for 1/2 hour, checking the car out all over. Then go for yet another drive.
What year is the car etc?
Robin.
What year is the car etc?
Robin.
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I have a bailey dump valve, but want to change it back to standard. The noise is ok to start with, but will get on your nerves eventually. And apparently it's not so good for the engine, as the metered air that is released is not accounted for. Also it seems some people have idling problems with after market dump valves.
Get a nice sounding back box and centre pipe instead, if it hasn't already been done, much more satisfying! If done look at getting a sports cat downpipe.
Get a nice sounding back box and centre pipe instead, if it hasn't already been done, much more satisfying! If done look at getting a sports cat downpipe.
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Dont do anything to it.. except the obligatory cleaning of course.
This will get you used to it.. i mean the general performance, turbo flat spots, how it boosts, braking, handling, any niggles, noises etc.
IMO dont bother with a d/v unless u really must..
look at brakes and handling first.
This will get you used to it.. i mean the general performance, turbo flat spots, how it boosts, braking, handling, any niggles, noises etc.
IMO dont bother with a d/v unless u really must..
look at brakes and handling first.
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
Yeah already got backbox and centre pipe.
I really want a dump valve tho, love the noise, are they easy to put back standard??
I really want a dump valve tho, love the noise, are they easy to put back standard??
I assume it has an uprated panel filter too, check how clean it is and renew if necessary.
Sports cat next, then if you want to go further again, look at changing the ecu, but it starts getting rather costly then!
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
Oh yeah I wont get one straight away!! cant afford one haha!! I'll have a big fuel bill in first month. Cost alot in fuel i take it?
I didn't notice any difference in fuel expenditure, coming from a long wheel base 2.5 diesel pajero.
Remember never drive on boost until the car is up to it's full working temperature, otherwise it may go wrong. And cool it down after hard driving, by driving off boost for a few miles, before parking it up, otherwise oil can carbonise in a hot turbo if left to stand, damaging the oil seals.
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
Yeah already got backbox and centre pipe.
I really want a dump valve tho, love the noise, are they easy to put back standard??
I really want a dump valve tho, love the noise, are they easy to put back standard??
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
what is it with new owners and sodding dumb valves?
Still can't talk my dad out of getting one for his gtst skyline (and he is 57 years old now!)
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Originally Posted by robsw
Teens if driven hard, up to 25 mpg when driven off boost.
I didn't notice any difference in fuel expenditure, coming from a long wheel base 2.5 diesel pajero.
Remember never drive on boost until the car is up to it's full working temperature, otherwise it may go wrong. And cool it down after hard driving, by driving off boost for a few miles, before parking it up, otherwise oil can carbonise in a hot turbo if left to stand, damaging the oil seals.
Robin.
I didn't notice any difference in fuel expenditure, coming from a long wheel base 2.5 diesel pajero.
Remember never drive on boost until the car is up to it's full working temperature, otherwise it may go wrong. And cool it down after hard driving, by driving off boost for a few miles, before parking it up, otherwise oil can carbonise in a hot turbo if left to stand, damaging the oil seals.
Robin.
It has a turbo timer so it will keep the engine running for a time I can choose.
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Originally Posted by graeme.
Other : Learn to navigate by Optimax Stations, but well worth it !!!
Do all tesco's with a petrol station have the 99ron?
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
want to find near tesco's as they do 99ron
Do all tesco's with a petrol station have the 99ron?
Do all tesco's with a petrol station have the 99ron?
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
Okay so how long will it take to get up to temp?
It has a turbo timer so it will keep the engine running for a time I can choose.
It has a turbo timer so it will keep the engine running for a time I can choose.
I have a turbo timer on mine (93wrx), leave it set at a minute or two, and always drive the last couple of miles off boost anyway.
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Originally Posted by robsw
About 10-15 mins to warm up, try not to go over 3-4000 rpm beforehand.
I have a turbo timer on mine (93wrx), leave it set at a minute or two, and always drive the last couple of miles off boost anyway.
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I have a turbo timer on mine (93wrx), leave it set at a minute or two, and always drive the last couple of miles off boost anyway.
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Okay Will do matey!!
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
I have to use minumum optimax due to it being a jap importm as they all have 100ron in jap, some places have above 100ron
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Originally Posted by robsw
So long as you don't thrash it to death, esso 97 or above will suffice. My 93 wrx is on it's standard jap ecu, so in the same boat. I've even had 95 ron in it in emergency, just keep the foot off the throttle until it is nearly empty again, then fill up with the good stuff again. If you are that worried, put the odd bottle of octane booster in. I've never used octane booster by the way.
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Anyone know of a list or anything of tesco petrol stations that stock the 99ron??!!
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[QUOTE=Deano1983 Go to scooby clinic and get a dump valve fitted
Deano[/QUOTE]
WTF for? You don't need a ridiculous "I am taking a dump" valve, they sound insane
It's a new car, enjoy it as it is and put your money away for a rainy day sonny.
Deano[/QUOTE]
WTF for? You don't need a ridiculous "I am taking a dump" valve, they sound insane
It's a new car, enjoy it as it is and put your money away for a rainy day sonny.
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Drive it and enjoy it...........then get the dump valve after about a week........then you'll ease gently into the modding scene
Do what you want as it's your car..........plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
Do what you want as it's your car..........plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
Drive it and enjoy it...........then get the dump valve after about a week........then you'll ease gently into the modding scene
Do what you want as it's your car..........plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
Do what you want as it's your car..........plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
What you done to yours any pics?
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
...well as in 10 year old 'new car'.Sorry but I can't believe people are daft enough to buy these things for everyday use
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Originally Posted by Deano1983
Nice idea haha!!
Its a Jap WRX 96 "N" reg in white!! Full Sti kit!
Its a Jap WRX 96 "N" reg in white!! Full Sti kit!
I've just had to shell out (unexpectidly) for rear and front pads and discs PLUS front calipers, now the exhaust is blowing (decat coming up), and the clutch is starting to slip in high gears when pushed - Save your funds for the unexpected over your first few months mate.
Where you from ?
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Originally Posted by Tripple'O G
plus timing the dump valve to PPTTTSSSHHH next to old ladies at bus stops is great
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
Ignore the oldies and goldies on here......
Happy motoring
Have a little respect for your elders