kanjo

I have to agree with the last Post, and i agree i sound like an old woman, How many times have we been passed by a P plater and we were already doing the speed limit? My understanding of the 'P' plate is that it refers to the driver being the holder of a PROVISIONAL licence not a proffesional licence as i beleive many would like to think. Should these inexperienced drivers be working as delivery drivers? Driving fast is great fun, but, how many of these drivers are not skilled enough to recover a vehicle from a 2 or a 4 wheel skid? both are common when speed and harsh breaking are present. Obviously there are many other situations where only experience and training will assist but even if you look at the most basic like skidding... I dont remember being taught this from my $70 dollar an hour driving school. I do beleive that training would be a huge help in curbing 'P' accidents, just to prevent basic acidents. ** heres where i climb in the soapbox ** And as mentioned in other postings what about power limitations? Anybody tried to get a Motorcycle licence lately? not only are there power restrictions but 2 driving courses as well, and of course NO PASSENGERS! Is allowing a P driver to go out all night with his mates while they are on the p!ss safe. Given he is the DESIGNATED DRIVER i accept he is sober. End of the night he is tired, has a car full of drunk mates who are egging him on and is sitting behind the wheel of a VN SS or maybe an older turboed jap. If you cant see that this screams of disaster look again because it is unfortunately commonly true. Ever noticed when they report an accident on the news ( and show them peel a car of a tree/pole) and moan that it was P driver that they then list the car full of people she/he had. This should not happen, people are being allowed to die because policy makers/civil libiterians are to afraid to do exactly what was done with motorcycles. School education, s#@t give me a break, most kids at school theses days dont give a s@#t already. A licence should not be a given it should be a privelage. I will now go a way for a while to dodge flying beer cans headed my way. <_<

Hmmm...... I have had the unfortunate pleasure of being without DSL for 8 weeks and have sorely missed getting on and reading the forums. Sad to see that the same old @#$% is going on. <_< I,m with PEEKAY here, what does it matter, just look at his mods. Half the fun is how you get there not how fast. I have kept my STIVO completely stock but do drool at what he has done to his and do like to here about what can be done. Besides we should all know by now that the fastest car getting around is a BUDGET RENTER CAR. :D

Hmm... CAI, HEADERS, HP EXHAUST, Dang i'd even suffer and accept a UNICHIP :D Sorry boys just trying to make light. But, DEFINATELY count me in on any group action. B)

I would like to know where to get the eyelids as shown above on the red rolla, they look awsome. nothing like the ones on tomsracing though.

Hmm.. not sure about other states but in NSW there is no way a RODEO would be doing RADAR or stationary LIDAR. RADAR (mobile) is only fitted to vehicles that have calebrated speedos (SS's,XR8'S & XR6'S)and LIDAR (stationary {hairdryer}) can only be used by certified operators who are exclusively HWY PATROL - who only drive... you guessed it, SS's, XR8'S & XR6'S. anyhoo, at the end of the day if they get you for a speed on either you are stuffed. <_<

Was a 3D modeller, now a State Govt employee of sorts. BTW live in Penrith/Blue Mountains area and have seen a couple of silver Stivos floating around.

I actually broke the plastic turret. <_< There is actually a circuit board in the mount. the guy from toyota service whinced when he saw it. 'Anywhere you see a green board means big bucks' - his words. Anyone got a coathanger bent up into the shape of OZ.

Has anyone else been unfortunate enough to break their aerial? I 'knocked' mine while washing the car and it just broke. Spoke to toyota today, and as the actual turret broke the replacement cost for part alone was $209. Never mind labour for getting in between the roof trim. Dang, i could by a new head for that. I know its yours but wash it slowly boys.

Hmm.. Stuff giving one away!! :lol: TWIN TURBO !!

I think the ABS on the Stivo is ordinary at best. I have just done a driving course through work where i got to practice threshold braking ( Controlled braking to just before ABS kicks in and no skidding) in Falcons and Commodores and they felt a lot better. I reckon there was a lot more brake range compared to the STIVO. THe ABS on the Stivo seems to kick in WAY to early. KAN.

Dang, sounds insane, what exactly does a supercharger do????

kanjo '03 Sportivo black NSW Penrith

I doubt if it is bad as such, however i was recommended by a couple of mechanic friends to hold of to the 10000km service to allow the engine to completely bed in. A full synthetic to early may prevent the engine from running in, as it prevents that initial wear that you want.

Gentlemen, As discretely pointed out by you guys, my initial post had a few typos, next time i'll make sure I post before I have the half dozen cans. :P

I have read in a lot of posts about you guys replacing the muffler. Has a manufacture constructed one aimed at the TIVO or is it a bit of a guess at what works best. Also if i go down this path should i do the CAI first or after, or no difference.