Ronin 09

I'm pretty sure they make a 225/50 16. I'm not sure where you can get them in Sydney or Adelaide, maybe do the ring around at bridgestone tyre centres?

Sly, i was (and will do when i need new tyres) going to do this on the stockers, but apparently the stocky rim is only 6" wide. It is more ideally suited to a 205/55 16 and they're available in 540s. They should hold on as well as a 17" when warm. I'm guessing that of you run reasonable pressure you won't get much roll.

hmm, think i'll try the multimeter test thanks...

RedLine, how do you check the coil packs?

Thanks guys, going to try replacing the plugs this week - hope it fixes it. Otherwise leads and coil packs, methinks. Funnily enough it didnt miss today...?!?

Hey everyone, I did an engine, gearbox and diff oil change today on my R33 gtst, and took it out for a spin tonight. It was running really nicely, but when i took it above about 4500 RPM in mainly second it would hesitate, as if it was hitting a rev limiter or something. It lost power but continued revving, but would miss - sounded like a braaaap! noise. As a bit of background, all i have is a turbo back exhaust and air filter. Last dyno it was running peak boost of about 10.5PSI. Its just a bit worrying and would like to get it sorted ASAP in case i am doing damage

Micko, aren't they 52mm or something? why not pull out the boost and stick in a jap 52mm one?

my trust exhaust took literally 10 mins to fit - all mounting posts etc fit perfectly... that is the advantage of jap stuff - you are guaranteed that it fits perfectly, doesn't rattle, scrape etc etc BTW, DJ Lethal is selling an exhaust: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=16212

thats it, i'm movin to japan!

mine was done there... no problems at all... don't think the guy even really bothered to look at it

I'm changing my regular R33 LSD oil to redline lightweight shockproof on saturday. I've been recommended this by a couple of places. I'll let you know how it feels. have a look at www.redlineoil.com.au

CR34TION, if you get done, just PM me and we'll see what we can do

'93 Twin Turbo Soarer, dark metallic green *Automatic *Cat back HKS 3" exhaust *HKS Hyper-Max adjustable coilovers *Veilside 18x10 rims, rolled guards *Full standard electric kit *Grey leather interior Car is immaculate, if you're after a twin turbo Soarer, you must see it. Goes hard. $19500 ono Pictures coming friday, hopefully

excellent work. did you go to the EPA test station, or just an exhaust shop?

neon? ps anyone seeing it on thrs night? i've booked tix for the 8:10 show at Jam Factory

no...

they are damn loud... flames are cool, just decat your car and instant flames

i do agree with you JimX, but if there is no wear, then there are no particles to blacken the oil... if it is still wearing, the particles have to go somewhere! I perhaps didn't explain myself fully - when i had my last oil change my mechanic did an engine flush - put this cleaning agent through the oil system for 20 mins. As a result any residual bits of crap were flushed out, and basically you're left with a internally clean motor. After filling with new oil, it would stand to reason that 1. if the oil is doing its job and protecting wear, there will be relatively few small unfiltered particles 2. the oil will stay cleaner longer, instead of being contaminated by residual particles 3. being a jap engine and having extremely fine tollerances, wear should be minimal (has anyone ever owned a honda? if you look at their oil after 10000K they still run clean) 4. again i agree with you, oil is there to both lubricate and protect, as well as clean away contaminants. I guess what i'm really trying to say after all that is: it is possible for the oil to run clean whilst still providing perfect protection.... ahh, i think i've gone cross-eyed

I've used both Mobil 1 0/40 and Motul 300V 15/50 Personally i find the Motul better - it has stayed clean the whole time (i am due for an oil change now), has not used a drop and still feels fantastic. Mobil 1 is excellent too, but i found it discoloured a little quicker (discoloration = wear?) and seemed to 'go off' or feel slacker quicker. But like someone said above, a change every 5000k and either one of these oils look abit expensive - for the Motul i got 4L for 70 bucks!

most wheel and tyre shops should be able to hook you up. sorry wasn't more specific help

Me too

oh but i do pulled over twice so far, no signs of defect / EPA... 'random' checks BUT it is only a matter of time. Thank goodness my mate works at an exhaust shop that just happens to be an EPA test centre...

definetly notice more midrange. when i got my exhaust done, the cat back arrived first, then about 3 weeks later the front pipe and the dump - you'll notice the difference. You will lose a bit of low end (barely noticeable), but the responsiveness and top end breathing is much better. And of course only for off street use, decat it and throw flames!

Hey Al, i never got to check out your front bar properly after the tint day... after cutting the bumper support, have you noticed any structural stiffness reduction - ie do the ends bend more easily or does the front bar seem less rigid?

hey akeenan, welcome back after putting my full system on i'm running 10.5 max boost btw, that trust exhaust of mine was measured at 105dB @ 3300RPM!