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I've seen this before... You all realise the SLK and E have been fitted with the McClaren SLR running gear. The SLK is featherweight compared to the SLR, do the maths. Enzo doesn't stand a chance. What really amazes me though is the owner has gutted two SLR's to build these cars... $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Wheels and Motor magazine's Performance Testing results are done with 1/2 a tank of fuel and timing gear on board. The times they publish are an AVERAGE of two way runs (That is, they run the car both ways down the strip so you can't blame a tail/head wind on a the time). They do it this way to simulate real world performance, so what they publish isn't the absolute best a car can do. And I hardly think Bills car is standard...

And there's a specific reason for that. The weight gives more leverage to your shift allowing easier shifts. The reason I haven't changed mine is I haven't found a nice looking one that has the correct weight.

:P Quite possibly me, do you drive a black one?, was this on Middleborough rd early morning?

Has anyone tried the new Shell fuel efficient formula. For the first time I've now switched from 98RON to 95RON to try out and see if the claims are true, I'll let you know once I use a tank full.

Revalving is only for the dampers/shockers. It doesn't have anything to do with ride height. When it comes to Coilovers v Spring/Shock matching, you have to ask yourself, how many times will you actually be adjusting height etc, it's not a 1 min process... I'd say for most people only when fitted. It's only of real value when you do track days and you want to have your street and track settings. For most drivers, Well matched Coils and Dampers are still the go. With Shockers, like anything you just get what you pay for. A good set will improve handling, stopping etc.

Check my garage, I have a nice clear picture of mine.

Those other cars have a secondary set which is permanently on, but not the actual main indicators such as they do in North America. But speak to any sparky and they'll set you straight.

Nothing makes an impact like a group entry. Single lightly modded Corolla attracts no attention, but 5 or more together, that's eye-catching.

It could, it just depends how many revs the engine was pulling at that speed. When you say it rev's high and changes gear, do you mean it changes when it's not supposed to? When you take off hard in an auto (Old or New) it will hold first gear longer than when you take off gently, it can also 'kick down' to a lower gear when you're already rolling along at speed and you boot it. This is normal. An auto transmissions can be subject to a condition called slipping. Quite simply this is when the transmission tries to hold a gear, but slips in and out of gear, resulting in the engine revs flaring and usually and big thud or worse, when the car just wont take off. This can be caused by a couple of different things, lack of oil or, simply due for an adjustment of the belts (service).

Don't laugh, that's what I had to resort to for the rear sway bar bolts! Ok, exagerating, it was 1 metre long :P Yeah that all sounds right Otaku. Enjoy the new handling :) Show the chassis engineers how it should have been in the first place.

That was quite possibly your problem... If the terminal was corroded it seriously degrades the current flow. Clean or replace the terminals and see if this makes a difference.

Who was the courier company? I'm not sure, I just got a call that "a whole bunch of crap" was waiting for me at reception. Where u located? is bill doing the sydney orders again? Port Melbourne. I got sent m_lukes kit as well so read your pm's m_luke. I bet you're itching to put them on now! Trust me, when you hit that first corner after installation you'll realise it was well worth the wait :D Remember! Have the bolts tightened with a rattle gun to avoid squeeks and knocks later on. :)

Congratulations Dad ! :D

Looks ok... ISC Coilovers

Front Rotors warping repeatedly are a common issue for early BA's ...

Not running an Intercooler ? Turbo just placed below the headers, underneath by the look of it, hard to tell with that pic. But looks like an awkward set up, I've seen pictures of much neater custom jobs. But the rest of the car looks quite neat.

and men shaving whilst driving :P :D

-Women applying make up when they're supposed to be driving. -Morons talking on the phone without handsfree -Idiots who have forgotten how to use indicators -4WD's that never leave tarmac -Tailgating -Blind people who can't see the blue light in the dash that indicates your High Beams are On! -My Pet Hate - People who don't move over to the left after overtaking ... The list goes on, Yeah I've got peak hour gripes

IMO the rear sway bar brings most benefits. It will reduce body roll, therefore decrease understeer.

What needed repair? I had no body damage... but its looking very expensive to fix :( 2 crackd rims + tyres... ( i still have teh rims... crackd both straight through) the stuff connecting the axels powersteering rack diff suspension all up... it was very expensive... as much u pay for a 2nd hand rolla current shape.. waited about 2 months for the parts to come from japan... so yeah... gutters are dangerous stuff....if takumi can gutter it... doesnt mean u can too... lol Argh.. not looking good My back needs repair for sure, im hoping the front is okay Didn't you just get the car? Do you want to keep the Hero driving off the road please.

[Melb 24/4/06] Lucio doing a u turn on Lonsdale St about 1.30pm

Indeed... But better still because it's a one-way road !!!! No need to worry about on-coming!

Not this year, it's always the same doof doof, bling bling shiete.

No doubt the Corolla Turbo 4WD will be built, but there's big question marks on whether this will be available in Aus and whether it will be at a reasonable price.