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On 15/6/2022 at 4:11 PM, oxford1327 said:

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The alternator needs to see some sort of load to start charging. This is typically done with the charge light in the dash. You don’t have this light so where does the alt get a load from

On 6/15/2022 at 4:17 PM, RBW49N said:

The alternator needs to see some sort of load to start charging. This is typically done with the charge light in the dash. You don’t have this light so where does the alt get a load from

Ahhh righto, I've got no idea, when it comes to electrical stuff, me and wires have a toxic relationship,most times I let the smoke out of em.....so I leave that stuff to others.

So I'm guessing that installer has that sorted, but if battery starts to die I'll see if they missed doin that.

well, you'll be able to tell immediately if it is not sorted because you will have 12v and lower when the car is running. If it is 13.8ish all is well.  One option is to add a resistor instead of a battery charge globe which can be hidden behind the dash, but you lose the warning it your alternator isn't working with that solution.

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Currently designing and testing a 3d printed holder for my Boost Gauge on my RS Stagea. Keen to know if anyone else out there has had a go at 3d printing parts or mods on there cars 

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Great idea. Once apon a time there were gauge pods available that replaced the stock clock above the dash as well, would be great to see an option for a printed replacement.

How is the visibility to the gauge from the driver's seat?

I looked at the clock replacement made by Mearcat (http://www.mearcat.com.au/stagea.html) but it just looked a bit bulky to me so I decided to make have a go at making my own. While visibility is good I think it is a location better suited for something like a voltage gauge I want to try making a holder to replace the air vent by the drivers door just trying to figure out how to get the damn thing out  

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i present to you made from old chopping board a prototype of a cold air intake to match up to the factory airbox on a RB25 Det neo  s2 Stagea 

I'm just using foam just to keep it of the bracketry for the high beam and bonnet latch 

but just from testing the throttle response seams to have improved but cant be sure its just placebo going to drive with it for a while to see  and if I do feel it is worth while I will look into making a more permanent solution 

ps. got the original idea forum this forum post when looking for replacement foam for the air box (http://www.r33gt-r.com/2009/04/breathing-better.html)

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Manually converted about just under a year ago, loved driving it but was ready to chuck in some big boy parts. Started with plazmaman half intake, which made the car terrible to drive. Waited a few months for more gold and then bought hot side parts then got them fitted with fabrication including custom intake, intercooler pipes, washer fluid, power steering, overflow tank and catch can. After that I needed a bunch of lines and a whole fuel system overhaul and fluids for new ball bearing turbo. I decided I might as well upgrade oil cooler, re-located oil filter to a better spot. After all that was done it was time for a haltech plug in play kit with supporting sensors, also have ic7 wiring all done, just need to leave old cluster in to sort out my 4WD light which is still haunting me. Which leaves my next goal which is to sort that out and cert the car. That hopefully shouldn’t take too long because I’m going to build my head next.

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Ooo, sounds pretty good @SLIXK! Do you have any photos?

Also, which oil cooler did you get? And did you go with a kit for oil filter relocation? These two things are on my wishlist for when I have some more funds. Haven't done too much research yet though.

Would also be interested to hear how you go with getting everything certified when you get there.

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Ooo, sounds pretty good @SLIXK! Do you have any photos?

Also, which oil cooler did you get? And did you go with a kit for oil filter relocation? These two things are on my wishlist for when I have some more funds. Haven't done too much research yet though.

Would also be interested to hear how you go with getting everything certified when you get there.

Setrab oil cooler bro, not sure what relocation kit was used, but filter is right inside the arch of the right wheel behind the plastic.

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I’m also I’m based in New Zealand so not sure if the cert stuff isthe same or not but I will let you know how it goes.

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