Andrew357

Asked around and apparently no one can do it cost effectively. However, went to Autobarn and they can do a setup for me which would work; however, they could only tap in a barb with an ID of what appeared to be less than 3/8" (it was either 3/8" or 5/16"). All the other barbs required a larger tap which they could no do for me. Would putting a smaller ID tube to replicate the existing one be bad thing to do? If I get desparate, I might give Trevor @ CES a call; he might be able to help.

I'll have a sniff anyway, hopefully someone will make one up for me.

Hrmm... Alternatively I can just keep the original Rubber stuff and just pop in the steel tube to replace the airbox. I pulled out the resonator today to take measurements and it's easy enough to do. If I decide to use the original rubber things, I just have to ask for a shorter tube.

Not really. It's not going to be taking boost or anything like that. For uses like this, whatever is easiest for you to get and suits your budget. You can get the ThermalFlex stuff (blue reinforced silicone hose) from Autobarn for around $3 per inch. Ahh ok, thanks Daryl Sounds like a cheap trip to Autobahn then. I was having a look @ some prices on some 'real' hose and I was almost going to have a heart attack. Will have a shop around at some exhuast places tomorrow for pricing on this SS tube I 'need'. <_< Stupid Thursday night meets. Giving me too many ideas + suggestions.

far out. Went to a few steel places and they were simply 'too busy'. Thanks man As for the silicon hose, does it matter what brand I get?

Due to some... suggestions at the last Brisbane meet I am going to remove the intake resonator on my MCV36R Camry. I'm still having a sniff around finding someone who is willing to do such a small job making a stainless tube (with barb) I might as well get the crap that connects the resonator between the engine + airbox. The rubbery stuff looks pretty ordinary, so I thought I'd use some Silicon Hose to bridge the gaps and give the bay a little bit of flair. The question is: There is alot of silicon hose out there, is there anything I should be looking out for? Or is most of the stuff out there good enough?

My first car is my current car, an MCV36R Camry Sportivo. A hand me down from my brother (who needed a ute for work + leased a Navara STX) and came into my hands July 2007. I only really started doing things to it (besides driving, fuel + wash) early this year, with plenty of more things to come I think.

jesus those fox ones look great. How are you not sold!?!

Ahh! So that's what you meant by 'what haven't you done'. She looks good in the flesh man :D

from what I can tell, the Gen5s didn't use regular bulbs to illuminate the dashboard, they use small LEDs which are soldered into the board itself. So it wouldn't be a simple changing of the bulbs. This person in the US did a colour change in their Gen5 dashboard: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/216257/6 Bah! Soldering. I'm done. <_<

nice shots. Makes me wish I did all my uni work so I had a chance to head out. Oh well, maybe next time

sorry to hijack, but with a Gen 5 Sportivo, can you replace the colour of the backlight? I reckon a blue would look better than the standard orange

As am I We could have been like 2 peas in a very uncomfortable pod!

installed some king lows + replaced the rear struts with some KYB Excel G's. The rear left one was leaking Bought some Meguiars PlastX for ageing headlights. Not bad for $21, will give it another run tomorrow just to see how much better it can go.

Boing Boing! New springs! Have witnessed a slight decrease in ride quality, but I am enjoying the stiffness. Rear sway + TRD strut brace next.

lies! well... not exactly

thanks for the comments guys. Just got back from a meeting tonight. Quite enjoyable so you will probably see my face around more often. 1 more sleep and she's lowered! :D

hahaha you don't beat around the bush do you?

Alright, cool. See you + others tonight then (hopefully...!)

I'll rock up tonight I think. The pool right?

Bah, eat my own bloody words. Getting King Lows installed this Friday. Will post back with pictures + my thoughts on handling.

I think it looks alright as it is. If you are looking at spending money on appearance; do something wiht the paint

Saw what appeared to be a TRD Aurion parked on Gladstone Road just tonight when picking up some Thai for dinner. The street was dark but it appeared to be burnt orange in colour Rego was something like 725 LPG

Didn't see... Didn't put much thought into that excuse! Hopefully she didn't deny fault Put on layby a Personalised Plate today. ADN86, will have it in a few weeks I think. Also picked up a set of King Lows the other day. Will have them fitted soon as well!

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