Defected

[PREISS]

Was on my way home from the Glenelg Port game.

Minding my own business, didnt do a thing wrong.

See a cop right behind me. I keep going. he changes lanes, changes back then pulls me over.

'just testing a few people around here for drugs and alcohol'

I passed the test. Lucky I didnt shoot up some H today.

These wheels look too big mate. Im pretty sure R34's came out with 15's. I couldnt believe he said that.

I said nah pretty sure they came out with 17.

He wouldnt shutup about them coming out with 15's "but I could be wrong, im not a mechanic"//

I lift up the bonnet. Looks nice and clean they both say.

One cop was really nice, the other was cracking a fat the whole time. Im sure he was very excited to find some blue tubing heading toward the greddy controller.

Intercoolers arent allowed. he says. pods arent allowed he says.

I know both are legal is properly mounted etc. etc.

He then changes his mind and agrees they are legal.

WTF>

He sugests I put some 15s on the car. Yeah sure.

Now I have no problem being pulled over for doing something stupid. If im on my way home surely I can drive in peace. I know people will say dont have the stuff on the car.

My old man was in the car and he even commented to the cops. 'You guys really like picking on these nice cars dont you ?' He said it all in a very nice tone.

I then listed the things to fix to the old man. He asks what certain things done. like boost controllers etc etc. In the end he said 'big deal, what about the 300kw v8s getting around ?'

Alittle more boost is gonna kill the planet.

anyway im going to regency and pretty pissed off.

questions.

1. Is it even remotely worth tryin to get thru regency with coilovers ? prolly not/

2. how hard is it to rip the powerFC out and run the car nice?

3. most people get their exhaust checked ? Ive been thru twice a while back and they didnt test sound.

4. 18inch wheels pass at regency ?

5. My lock diff is startin to knock around, will they pick on anything to do with the diff ?

[Madaz]

Sorry to hear

i have non turbo coilovers but there 10mm lower than gtst

should run ok on a standard ecu

[Damo_R34]

Sorry to hear

i have non turbo coilovers but there 10mm lower than gtst

should run ok on a standard ecu

i got turbo suspension u can use. shoot me a pm if required.

[PREISS]

i got turbo suspension u can use. shoot me a pm if required.

Much appriciated.

Will get back to you real soon.

Just gotta get a few things sorted out.

cheers.

[Cubes]

18's will be fine on the R34 providing they are within track.

[DSTROY]

bad news man, thats got to suck!

and in answer to your questions,

1. no on the coilovers

2. Power FC's can be hidden, but best to put in a standard ECU.

3. best to borrow a standard exhaust.

4. 18's are legal, depends on offset, best to borrow stockies

5. diff should be ok, as long as they dont hear it makin noise, or your tyres chirping when you turn.

[PREISS]

18x8

18x9.5 on rears.

[Damo_R34]

bad news man, thats got to suck!

and in answer to your questions,

1. no on the coilovers

2. Power FC's can be hidden, but best to put in a standard ECU.

3. best to borrow a standard exhaust.

4. 18's are legal, depends on offset, best to borrow stockies

5. diff should be ok, as long as they dont hear it makin noise, or your tyres chirping when you turn.

yeah agree chad. its best if you get it through 1st time, much less overall time, money and hassle.

[AdMan]

My cefiro went through Regency about a month ago, left the coilovers in it and the bloke told me to remove them or have them checked for a certain amount of travel. Was easier just to remove them.

And I thought that you cant go any higher then 2" with wheels, if standards are 15" then 17" is as far as you can go? Is that right...

Good luck mate... How I got done was the same kinda way.

[PREISS]

Yeah ive been thru regency with previous cars b4. twice. passed first time both times.

I think I may try n hide the powerFC.

im really worried about the exhaust. even tho ive been thru b4 with one.

This exhaust sounds a tiny bit louder than previous/

[DSTROY]

just see if you can borrow a standard cat back exhaust, Tilbrook auto and dyno found one to put on my car when i went to regency, if no one on hear has one you can borrow, then give them a call.

[Damo_R34]

just see if you can borrow a standard cat back exhaust, Tilbrook auto and dyno found one to put on my car when i went to regency, if no one on hear has one you can borrow, then give them a call.

I've heard Mark at Exhaust Tech is great with helping out defectees.

[Luciano]

i'm pretty sure all they do is check the sound level with exhausts.

You mightn't be keen, but you can stick a baffle plate between two flanges to shut it up a little. Mine got through by doing this. If you do use one, just make sure you drive like a granny and try and stay off boost as much as you can.

With the diff, just try and ride the clutch when the car is in the inspection shed, so it doesnt lock and chirp the tyres.

[PREISS]

I've heard Mark at Exhaust Tech is great with helping out defectees.

cheers.

Might look into that.

I know in the end all will be fine. Its just a real pain in the ass.

Might sell the powerFC. not sure yet. wonder howmuch I could get for it.

[heslo]

Damn mate that sucks! I know how you feel though having my ass reamed by Regency only recently myself... as others have said, get the coilovers off, definately put the standard ECU in (don't risk it) and if you can source one, just get a standard cat back if you are worried about noise.

Good luck and hope all goes well!

[PREISS]

Damn mate that sucks! I know how you feel though having my ass reamed by Regency only recently myself... as others have said, get the coilovers off, definately put the standard ECU in (don't risk it) and if you can source one, just get a standard cat back if you are worried about noise.

Good luck and hope all goes well!

I think most things are pretty simple to fix.

Im not to farmiliar with ECU's tho. howmuch for standard. and whats involved.? easy to rip out powerfc? still thinking of hiding it well and trying to get thru.

[Cubes]

9.5's on the rear will be out of track.

You'll have to shove a set of stockies back on it.

[ted180]

hide powerfc in standard ecu case.

[Damo_R34]

I think most things are pretty simple to fix.

Im not to farmiliar with ECU's tho. howmuch for standard. and whats involved.? easy to rip out powerfc? still thinking of hiding it well and trying to get thru.

I've heard you can fit the stock ecu cover over the power fc, i may be wrong

:EDIT: Snap ^^

Edited June 9, 2008 by Damo_R34

[PREISS]

will try n hide it in the standard case.

this all couldnt have come at a worse time. Moving house in two weeks. Just bought a new DVD player for the car which i have to pay for this week. Just tryin to get it done the cheapest way. I know i really shouldnt try n get thru regency being sly but Im gonna have to try atleast.