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does DrDrift rempa auto R33 ecu's ? does he ever make his way into adelaide ?

you cant currently comply a M35 built sometime after xxx of 2003. cant recall the month build tho, sorry. better be safe then sorry, look for a 2001 model, Vq25det M35, nice. Good luck with it.

sent an email to DrDrift: "Hi mate. I heard on the grapevine today (on SAU, skylinesaustralia.com) that you now can do remaps to Nissan R33 RB25det ECU's. Is that correct? can you remap AUTO R33 ecu's? Ive got a modified Stagea awd auto wagon, using 2x piggybacks for air:fuel (SAFCII) and ignition timing (SITC). Need a better option for tuning, wondering if you can help. Im in Adelaide though......." reply: "We can certainly take car of the ECU for you, and then you would be able to use Jeff, from the speed lab, for tuning locally. Feel free to call on 0425 818 755 if you'd like to discuss. Regards, Sam" going to make that phone call sooner rather then later

ive got the rust under both mirrors...... need to do something about it soon, cant see it being cheap tho (silky snow pearl white with the special clear overcoat)

your mum would love something like this: http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/9998 good luck with whatever you decide on. The Jazz is pretty neat inside with the amount of room you've got........... (bit of a tip there)

hhmm, so mum wants a new car huh? my tip - get the gtir for ya old man, he'll love ya for it. then go thru the new car yards and look to pick up an old model on a runout sale..... I bought a new daewoo nubira for 15k (leather interior, disc brakes, mags, all options, etc) that way, when daewoo discontinued that model and brought out something new. 3yrs later its done 16000kms Might sell it for a M35 Stagea

dont laugh - I was serious!! gtir's are awesome little shopping trolleys, have a His and Hers

buy them a GTiR Pulsar each, and still have some change for their first mods (highflow turbo each?)

I hope something can be worked out...... one of the pitfalls to importing, ie not having complete access of the facts fo what is/isnt available. I went the easy route, bought a S1 already complied; although it was arguably the lowest priced one in the country at the time which contributed to my decision (plus it was under 80,000kms, dayz edition, an absolute bargain!). If I was after a newer model Stagea Id seriously look at this one: http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/9998 If I had 20k and was looking for another car (which I dont, and Im not, considering the wifes Nubira only has 16000kms on it) Id buy it.

dude. definately use the PowerFC, without question. However make sure you use it with an automatic gearbox stage2 shift kit. the safc/sitc combo is "ok" but its just changing 2 variables (air:fuel, ign timing). hardly an ideal option for a mildly modified turbo car; a compromise at best. Im going to look into the Emanage Ultimate further................ see what price I can get from Slide, and find who has tuned them successfully here in Adelaide.

well, I run the safc and sitc, and Im sure there must be a better way about it. has 190rwkw at 14psi dropping to 12psi, atm needs another tune tho as I changed the muffler (even slightest changes in air/fuel/timing delivery require the tune to be proffesionally reworked, ie such as adding a radiator air guide with scoop, such as encasing a podfilter in a cai box, such as slightly increasing the size of a intercooler, etc etc). I think my package might realise around 210rwkw at 15/16psi, maybe 215rwkw, maybe only 205rwkw, at the next (soonish) retune. Currently tho its using too much fuel for my liking, although power output is up by over 50% from when I got the car and fuel consumption is up by around say 17%. I know there's a heap more hp in my particular setup, but isnt being utilised properly; at least not like it could be with a fully programable ecu. Surely, surely, couldnt a powerfc be wired up in conjunction with the standard ecu in an automatic awd stagea? a power fc will run an automatic rb25det, with a shift kit... the ride isnt that harsh imo. Ive been in a +300rwkw local auto rb25det r33 sedan, absolutely mental power delivery, pulled hard thru the rpm gear changes as the speed increased and at no time was it uncomfortable with the shifts, but on the flipside it was a bit of a pussycat in city traffic with the shifts being super smooth, and reasonably responsive. and thats coming from me who uses SK's suspn kit without the whiteline springs, if you know what I mean by that. ie I stayed with the 'plush' stnd springs as i didnt want to chance the fact that I may not like the lowered whiteline springs, it may have been too harsh for my liking (have no idea tho, although adelaide roads are bumpy and harsh). In my 100% trustworthy (Im an honest bloke, honest!!) opinion, the auto shifts I experienced were completely bearable for everyday life. But youd be a fool not to have the box rebuilt and strengthened, eventually. and if it went again (say 2 rebuilds in 90,000kms) then so be it, just like a full hipo clutch setup in a sic GTR needs to be replaced now and then. its a given tho that a rebuild to the auto (including strengthening work) would eventually take place due to the excessive wear and tear from no ignition retard on higher rpm shifts. if you had an auto with shift kit and powerfc, youd want to save for a gearbox rebuild, as it'd eventually need a "service". simple as that - but it does work. so thats the thing. how to maintain ignition retard on gear changes via standard ecu but utilise proper tuning management from an aftermarket ecu. With both standard and aftermarket ecu's wired up inconjunction with each other? is that at all possible? I have a 97 model auto stagea - Id love to know what model powerfc would click into place; or would a r34 rb25det powerfc work anyways, along with the stnd ecu to work the gears and take control of the vvt........ ? I have no idea. Can other aftermarket ecu's be wired up in conjunction with a stnd ecu (to solely control shift logic), if so whats a likely option? hhhhhm, Im going to ask my tuner what the quote might be (to wire up the standard ecu and say a powerfc, to tune and test/confirm all works fine). its not that I "want" to spend 2grand on a ecu tried, tested and tuned, but Id like to be able to totally utilise and fine tune my current running gear combo. I dont believe safc/sitc piggybacks can do that "well" around that 200awkw mark. 160awkw and the safc/sitc combo works well enough tho for most ppl (including me), but 200awkw (where I should be now) and I feel a proper programable ecu needs to be used. pointers? suggestions? I dunno. lol. I guess I'll have more to add once I have a final tune done to the safc / sitc combo I have now, to see what the power delivery is like and what the fuel useage is like. Im sure I'll be happy for a while, but my car is a 10+yr keeper and eventually I see it having a proper programmed ecu. i think. no, Im sure.

received an email from a mate, thought Id share: The patent holder of "the clear wheel" and a company called Forgiato are now making clear mag wheels (20in or 22in only) with glass-like finish hard coated 50mm thick polycarbonate centre. The centre is 1.5 or 2" polycarbonate, chemical hard coated both sides. Weight for the 20" mag is 27 lbs, and the 22" mag is 38 lbs (complete wheel weight) All other parts of the wheel are forged 6061t aluminium (Inner and outer hoops and Hub centre) SAE tested, certified and passed Impact, cornering and radial tests. RRP is $5000.00 per wheel $5grand USD each. $20g usd a set of 4, say 30grand AUD once imported with taxes paid? Anyway, Id say give it 5 yrs and they'd be affordable, I guess a bit like a plasma tv which where in the tens of thousands when new to the market, or like a dvd player which used to retail at 2 grand - now they have come down over time to 50bucks. flame me if its a repost, but meh I thought Id share......

Im running a safc2 and sitc, tuned at 12psi with 189rwkw (well, was 14psi but dropping to 12psi due to restrictive muffler) with highflow bushbearing turbo, z32afm, 040 fuelpump, fmic, 3inch exhaust, but now with a higher-flowing muffler recently added (needs a final retune to 15psi) etc etc. Goes ok for what it is, will comment further after the last tune I'll finally get. Expecting around the 200awkw mark at 15psi, but its a 'patch' measure. I wont be going emanage due to hassles with install and finding a pro tuner. Id prefer to use a Apexi PowerFC and I might upgrade to that in a yr or two's time. A PowerFC works FINE in an auto inconjunction with a MVauto's Shift Kit. It works, it works fine. I know of a bloke doing this now woth an auto r33 with 300rwkw, works fine as a daily driver. The gearbox may need a rebuild after a few years but thats no different to going thru clutches with manuals every few years with a decently tuned manual rb25det. Apexi PowerFC + shift kit will work. It'll take a little r&r to install and fine tune but it will work. Im just not sure what year PFC I should (eventually) purchase.

things like take out the roof lining, replace stnd front seats with lightweight race seats, swap glass windows to plastic, remove rear seats, drop out the 2.5T engine and replace with 600cc Capucinbo engine (lol joke)

lol so all those times I overtook cars on my bike at 260kmph were ok? lol I highly doubt it. at the end of the day tho you have the right to have your say in court (if charged with an offense), say what youve got to say to defend your actions but at the end of the day we are all rqd to be accountable for our actions.

Hankook Ventus K104 are awesome tyres, $190 ea for 235/45/17 For the quality and price I wont buy anything else

lol probably was offering you a special 'smoke' for your private member 5 dollah sukisuki

wheels are nice. like the clean lines without the spoiler. Id say gold calipers with black or blue nissan writing. what height are you planning on dropping the Bilstein shocks to ?

LOL what was robbed? her 15 cannabis plants? or her caravan meth lab?

saw a silver S1 stagea crossing Anzac Hway last night, next to LeCornu's carpark. stock standard.

sorry guysngals, I didnt mean to bring the mood level here down a few rungs. apologies. hey Madaz, nah mate Im not religious. Im spiritual, but not in the sense of worshiping Gods and their Sons and the like. Sinful, yeah I find swimming and hydrotherapy fairly beneficial; I just dont do enough of it (time constraints with work & family commitments). Ive recognized for a long time that this is my big challenge in life, just like others deal with loss, illness, disability, etc so I try to deal with it as best as I can. Hard tho, ie today every step on my right leg is sending rushing waves of pain thru my body. uuugh. Was very tempted to stay at home on my recliner today but that wont get me anywhere in life Ah well, cheer up all !!! Have a great day hey

Ive got the 040 intank as low as possible with direct battery wire feed. does the job. got it off ebay for around $215 delivered a year ago and had it within 2 days. if you are selling the car in the future, go the 040. if you are keeping the car and adding injectors down the track at some stage, go the 044.

wow. thank christ Ive never had a vehicle accident - I feel for you mate. back pain can be extremely debilitating. how do you find time & affordability to do all the activities you need to do? ie once Ive done my 8.5hrs work for the day I get home asap to spend some time with the kids. and once they are in bed Im too stuffed to do much....... besides sitting in my large recliner and relaxing a little. I'll do some swimming and hydrotherapy, some weight work, and some physio, but its never enough. my bosses dont even let me out during the day for a walk around the block to stretch the legs, let alone give me an hour off a week (unpaid of course) to see a physio. expected to be at my desk thru lunch as well. will have been here 10yrs come september; cant see myself staying on all that long after that. health has to come first sooner or later. good luck on your journey writeoff. wishing you well..............

sorry * blushes * (well thats the closet icon I could find) Next Subject ! wow, will you look at that up over there !!! (runs while ppl distort their body looking for something up over there)

cheers. yeah Im awaiting my appointment with the pain management clinic at Flinders. Q: has the pilates been beneficial for you writeoff? shite, looks as if Ive come across the wrong way. my apologies. * looks away redfaced & embarresed * Im not suicidal, been thru that before and came out the other end, and I dont let those sort of selfharm thoughts enter my head. its not an option, obviously. just that the cold weather really plays with my knees and it can naturally depress you a bit when trying to live with chronic pain. nothing to see here