Everything posted by Tlag
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My build/conversion project
It comes with it's own sensors. I would have liked the toucan system myself but it wouldn't work with the legacy ecu so I had to go this route. It's similar cost to a Defi system but I just hate all the extra circular gauges everywhere. It's just personal taste.
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My build/conversion project
It's a completely stand alone system with separate sensors for everything that I chose. All I had to do was install the sensors and fabricate the screen into the dash.
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My build/conversion project
The bit between is the cup holders. The top screen is the new bit and is the gauges. Third picture shows it powered up.
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My build/conversion project
Well I managed to get one part of the build completed today so I'm a happy chappy for now :) It's gone from this: To this: To this: :)
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Forester fmic
An Impreza classic kit should fit. Although, I have never seen a kit that dosnt need a little fettleing to fit. Using it on a fozzy may need a bit of thought once you have it to get it to fit as the chassis rails are in a different position to the Impreza ones for example. You will probably need to cut away some of the insides of the bumper too, to get the actual IC to fit Don't forget to get a remap done too, or you could end up with epic turbo lag.
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My build/conversion project
Done the MRI scan waiting for an appt with neurosurgeon. After that, I don't know. It's taken a while but at least the pain medication is working now. To start with, even morphine had no effect.
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My build/conversion project
I blocked off the PCV in the manifold first. I have two breathers on each of the cam covers (as it's a 2.5 bottom end). One pair runs to a 't' above the crankcase breather and then to a catch can. The other pair on the cam covers go to another 'T' and on to another catch can. The holes in the air intake pope have just been blocked off. Quite crudely in the case of one of them. I wrapped a bolt in tape, jammed it in and then put a jubilee clip around it. As long as no air can escape, or enter, it's good. Unfortunately, as I slipped a disk 4 weeks ago, I haven't been near the car since. I'm waiting to benefit enough to get the mapper back with my sorted ecu. Only then can i test the modifications made.
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piston ring question
You need to measure the gap in the piston that the oil ring came out of. The oil ring is the one with what looks like corrugated metal in the middle. (It's also the one in that photo, if that's yours, then the 3mm is the one as that's showing 2.9mm) If you are still unsure, ring advanced up and tell them the exact model of car you have and year. They are really helpful and will point you in the right direction.
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what mileage is a boxer engine good for
It's not so much about the power (as long as it's standard) it is all about the way it's looked after. I've seen them with over 200000 on the clock and still running sweet. Having said that, I've seen engines expire at 65000 as well. It's all down to the way they are treated and maintained.
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leather seats question.
Nothing is impossible but you may have to get creative with the way it fits in. It definitely won't go straight in.
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Where to buy parts?? for JDM 96 wrx sti??
Try http://www.importcarparts.co.uk
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car turned over but wouldnt start
Sounds like it may be a simple as new plugs, leads or battery. It maybe just needs a good service.
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Bottom Ball Joint.
They are not normally that stubborn! Before doing the other side, I would soak it in oil /wd40 the night before and then again just before doing it.
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Probably the same question all over and over again...
The big problem with a 6 speed is finding one at a good price :)
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P0519 - ICV assistance
Please don't take this the wrong way, but, from the comments above, I'm thinking you have actually cleaned out the throttle body and the valve attached to it. If so, that's the throttle position sensor. The idle control valve is further down the manifold, passenger side. If I'm wrong and you have cleaned the idle control valve several times with no effect, it's probably time for a new one as it's the electronics inside it that won't respond to any amount of cleaning. Although, if it has no effect whatsoever on the running of the car, it's not an urgent job. Have you cleared the code after each time you've cleaned it?
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fmic japspeed
I've not fitted one to a 2008 but every car I have fitted one to has required modifications to make it fit. Things like: Cutting the bumper to allow the intercooler to fit behind it. Re shaping the windscreen washer bottle to allow the pipework to pass, Some cars have required the inner wing to be cut to allow the pipework to go through. Not saying your car will need that work, but I can't imagine it's as simple as bolting it on. If you do it, don't forget to get a remap done or you could end up with it reducing your power and or causing other issues.
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Subaru legacy won't start
Sounds like alarm/immobiliser problem. When you put the key in the ignition and turn the key, do you get anything at all? Dash ign lights, Radio, Electric windows, Interior lights, If nothing works at all, I doubt it's an alarm issue. Time to look at the battery terminals, earthing, etc.
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new pistons
Not familer with anyone to the north to be honest. I'm sure someone will suggest someone soon though. What ecu do you have? If it's ecutec for example, you could just google ecutec mappers.
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new pistons
Plenty of good mappers around. Where in the UK are you?
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new pistons
Yeah, too many mods there not to get it remapped.
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car won't start
Rather than a garage, is it worth ringing a few alarm fitters to ask opinions?
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Too 2003 ??
Look at it this way. If your car is 2002 or older, then these mirrors are the future :) Seriously though, it's all personal choice. Personally, I like them.
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car won't start
The same goes for the crank and cam pos sensor. Check for codes to see if one of those has died. When either of those fail, the ecu cannot determine the position of the pulleys in relation to each other. To protect itself, it inhibits the fuel pump. I know this from hitter experience. Luckily, mine was an easy fix as the cam pos plug had just worked loose. Unfortunately, I had done a lot of work and wasted a lot of time before checking the codes. Another think to check is all the earth connections from the engine to the body. I've also had a car fail to start due to a corroded earthing point.