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The DRLs aren't too bad in person. I'm not the biggest fan but they're a Ralliart option so I may keep them. They don't look too bad turned on but they're pretty ricey. I'll probably get rid of them eventually. The car is very conservatively tuned. It runs quite low boost compared to some. It's only running around 20 psi. Some people are running 26 and more but with over 260 with similar mods but I'd rather sacrifice a little power for reliability, especially considering the heat in Townsville. I don't see the point in extra power for a street car when the risk of detonation increases. I don't want to have to rebuild the engine. It's scarily fast really. 235 awkw doesn't sound huge but the torque curve past 3500 rpm is incredible. Some friends have Skylines with around the 300 awkw mark and this car is about the same in terms of acceleration. People have screamed when I've accelerated in first and second. There's really nothing out there that'll match it so I'm not too fussed about upping the power any time soon. It runs in the high 11s on the quarter if that's any indication.

Hi guys, I've sold my Aurion and the guy I sold it to wants the rear badges for it. The car is a Sportivo SX6. If anybody still has their badges from their car if they've debadged it I'd be happy to buy them from you for a reasonable price. I'm looking for the Toyota Badge and the Sportivo SX6 Badge. Thanks.

Hi all, The time has come for me to move on from my Aurion. I've sold my car and have made the change to something a little sportier. I loved my Aurion for the nearly two years I owned her and modified her and will have very fond memories of the car for a long time. It was an absolute joy every time I drove it. My new car is a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR. I picked it up from a guy in Adelaide and have been driving her for a week now. The car has quite a bit of work done to it including intake, exhaust, cams, ECU and EBC. It is currently putting out 235kw at the wheels. It does 0-100 in about 3.5 seconds and probably faster with a launch. This car is incredible. It accelerates, brakes and handles like nothing I would have ever thought possible. I'm pretty excited about my new car and I hope it gives me the same amount of enjoyment my Aurion has for the last couple of years. Here's a few photos.

Hey guys, bit of a thread revival, but just wondering what the long term implications of a faulty VVTI controller are. I am having mine replaced with extended warranty but it'll be quite a while between when it was identified and when it will be replaced.

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I don't think it's necessary. It's your call though. I've taken my Aurion's into Toyota for a service numerous times with the various things done to it and they never really said anything or had an issue with it. If you have something broken that could be somehow related to your mods (in the eyes of Toyota), then that's a different story. Everything's fine with the car itself so I'll leave it be. I can't be bothered changing it until I sell the car in a few months. Thanks for the quick reply as always.

Hey guys, rather than starting a new topic, thought I'd ask here. So I'm having my 60,000km service done this Friday at my local Toyota dealership and was wondering if anyone thinks it's necessary to remove my K&N Typhoon Intake and put my stock air box back in. My car has 5 year extended warranty. There are no issues with the vehicle other than steering to the left and a worn out sway bar bush causing a knock. Thanks for any help.

A bit off topic, but finally another member in Townsville. Welcome to TOCAU.

I think this chick is hotter: I fell for this again!!!

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Angle grinder to the rescue. Super low. I got a turbonator. 500 hp boost!!!

The next destination is the fan.