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OK, now before everyone comes up with smartass comments about this, it's not an advertisement for any workshop (as there isn't one), it's just a big vote of thanks to a few people.

As many of the regulars know, I've been doing a turbo upgrade over the last month... sourcing parts, doing research and most of all spending many hours piecing it all together. All up the process took about a month and it is finally complete as of 11/02/2006 - even got the timing just right for a Friday Night Pizza Cruise :D

Now, I'd like to take this oppurtunity to thank a few people for their support, effort and advice... without any of you guys, this would not be at all possible at this pace and effect.

1) My Mechanic Mitch + GCWP

Mitch has been the greatest mate/mechanic throughout all this... he's done 99% of the installs, 99% of the research and 0% of the sleeping :D I had absolutely no troubles trusting my car with him, and even though he's not the owner of a workshop/performance shop, his skills and knowledge are probably enough to rival most professionals.

Thanks a bunch for everything you've done.

2) Trent (BMW Mechanic)

Trent has also devoted quite a few long nights to this project and given some very useful advice. He made up a CAI from my stock intercooler parts which surprises all :D Most memorable of all are all the jokes/parodies that come out of Trent, makes working till 2am well worth it :P

3) Aaron @ Sliding Performance

Aaron has been great with providing the turbo even with my constant naggin about the delays :P He's made sure it's perfect before it came down to Sydney and it is! Appreciate the tech advice too, and am pleased to say this new breed of turbo goes good!

4) Abo Bob - Adam

Yes, I've been pestering Adam for information as well and he's been great with providing solid answers from experience with the R34 - thanks heaps champ!

5) Dave @ Envy Imports

Cheers heaps for doing my oil lines for the new turbo... and also getting me some parts for dirt cheap through Autobarn :P Mitsubishi-san for life dude :D

6) Chris a.k.a. Craved

Thanks for jumping in and giving quick answers/solutions to the coolant line drama... witht the ideas thrown around we got that sorted very quickly. That's 2 times I owe you now :D

7) Everyone Else Involved

Yes, this one is for all those MSN mates, and whore buddies and anyone else who paid us a visit at the workshop :D

And that about rounds it up, sorry if I missed anyone but I think 6) caters for that! I'll post photos of what we did over the new few days after the engine bays been given a clean, looks rather ghetto at the moment!

Cheers

S

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Trent + Stan

OMG, come see this new CAI we just made up...

Mitch

FARK there's coolant in my eye, guys there is coolant in my FARKING eyes

Trent + Stan

Man, I reckon this CAI is mad...  Mitch come have a look

:D

OK fine, when we all attend the next whore session, MAR55S can hug everyone :rolleyes:

WOOT! Just got back fron Newcastle run, and very pleased to say that the turbo spools / boosts very very hard. Very responsive on tap from about 2800rpm ;)

Time to get a Fuel Cut Defender so I can remove this stupid fuel cut and boost to the turbo's efficiency range!

Wink; won't be getting a tune until the FCD goes in which will be next week sometime. There's really no point getting it done before then as I'll only be able to boost it to 13 psi before the car's automated protection system kicks in and drains all the fuel / power.

Cheers

Stan

EDIT: John, we'll get some photos up soon :P

Need to get a tune first... then we think about it :D

Since I took two days off work to finish the car last week; I am now paying for it by having to do a TONNE of work for tomorrow :D Oh well, the prices you pay for satisfaction :)

okay the plan is. You get the tune. I buy your Turbo and stick it on my Charade when I get it back from panel beater. We go to WSID, and you succomb to the power of the mighty 3 cylinder beast. :lol:

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