jrhowie

I can't even get 2 fingers between the tyre and the arch with the boot empty. So i'd say it's been lowered. I'll take a look at the King Springs for now. I think I might just suck it up and learn to drive a lowered car... I guess i'm used to not caring with a lifted 80 series as my other car haha.

I figured that, my sx6 never did... But i never looked to see if it hung down at all... I'm trying to figure whether its just springs or whether its springs and exhaust mounts... Or maybe just exhaust mounts.

Hi Guys, After unfortunately having to get rid of my blue aurion a while back, i've finally got myself an 08 ZR6. One thing that's bothering me is that it scrapes on speedbumps etc. The scrapes are tinny, so i'm positive it's the exhaust scraping and upon inspection, the exhaust hangs down about 20-30mm lower than other parts of the car for about a metre forward of the rear wheels. I've noticed that the rear wheels sit quite high up in the guards and I'm assuming someone's lowered it or cut the springs... EDIT: I am also wondering whether the exhaust in the 08 zr6 usually hangs down that far, or whether i need to look at inspecting exhaust mounts. Does anyone have the stock measurement from hub to guard available so i can check this out? Also, does anyone have a set of sportivo rear springs laying about in the case that i need to swap the new ones out. Thanks in advance!

In... For the Second time. Too scary for a regular thing. Haha

I will hopefully be ordering the aftermarket one in the post that DJ has quoted there in the next month or so. Just need to find someone willing to install it for me... I spoke to northfield but they reckon its dodgy and wouldnt do it, but i dont think they completely understood how it worked. They didnt seem too interested in any case as soon as i asked if they installed stuff not bought through them. I will be writing a review of sorts once its done... Just a matter of finding the time... Its the only aftermarket system i've come across that seems to be legit in any case. Have a look and decide for yourself.

Not quite 'un-expected' ... just one of those things :-) Batteries to me are a consumable item just like disc pads & I prefer to replace BEFORE I have issues ... nothing worse than dodgy battery & having troubles starting car :-( For the small cost of a new battery every few years, you have peace of mind that you can just 'turn the key' & go !!! I am pretty much the same... And would be expecting to replace the battery every couple of years.... But the battery is only just over 18 months old. Therefore making it unexpected as they put a brand new battery in the car when i bought it. Toyota couldnt find any major issues in the car which would drain the battery so perhaps its just a dud battery as Steve pointed out. Looks like i'll be forking out for a new battery as soon as i find work...

Well the dealer put a brand new battery in the car when i bought it which was just over 18 months ago now... I wouldn't expect it to be dead already. The car has never sat in one place for long, even when i lost my licence i had friends drive it so it was regularly driven. Its still under warranty so taking it into toyota tomorrow to have diagnostics run on it to see why its draining the battery. The battery is also still under 50% warranty so shouldnt have to pay for much hopefully. Less than buying a new battery and then finding out theres a problem with the alternator or something later on....

Depends if i can sort out this battery problem...

So my car has been parked out front for less than 2 days... (decent drive on monday night, and moved it yesterday to shuffle the cars in the driveway) Just now the dogs started barking to what sounded like a paulsy victim playing 'Operation!'... Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the Aurion which was emitting an erratic beep, in no particular rhythm, which sounded like the horn, but much much much quieter. My keyfob would not unlock the car, so i had to use the key, and as soon as i unlocked it, the beeping stopped. I closed the door again and tried out the keyfob which worked just fine. I then tried to start it, and what do you know.... nothing. The car didn't even 'tick over' as cars do when their battery is going flat. It did absolutely nothing. The dash lights still work when the key is turned but thats about the extent of it. The battery did run down last week due to the doors being open when i detailed the inside. Which i found to be odd, as the MAYBE 4 hours that the doors were open, i wouldnt think it would drain the battery. Is this just a sign telling me i need a replacement battery? Had it 2 years now, and didnt think it should already need replacing. OR is this something more serious? I will try to jump start the car once this bloody rain subsides, but for now, can't do much but search for information. Cheers for any help guys.

May make an appearance... And you guys didnt scare me off... lol. Just struggle to find time with a new born :)

I believe that is the right bypass. (or one of the few that are reccommended) but the way it works is the smart key system has a "Ground when running" output which runs to the bypass so the bypass is only activated when the keyfob is in range of the car. www.advancedkeys.com - I've done thorough research on this and wouldnt install it on my car if i felt it could be easily broken into and my car taken. The steering lock is bypassed with a key cut (without the top end and left in the ignition. the ignition cylinder is then covered with a cover. Then a switch is installed on the 'acc' wiring so it doesnt drain the battery. (this is easier than having the steering lock disabled - easier to return to OEM if the need arises.

I've done a bit of research and from what i can tell, the boot release motor will activate with a direct 12v current running through it, so all i need to do is try and find out how to have that current run when the car is unlocked, and then put the switch in. I've decided to try and set it up with a motion detector under the rear bumper so i just have to wave my foot under the bumper and the boot will pop.

You do realise that bypassing the immobiliser will void your insurance right?? It is possible to do but I don't recommend it. It would be the same kind of bypass that would be installed if i had an aftermarket alarm system installed... The guys at toyota said i wouldnt have a problem with it warranty wise, i'll have to talk to my insurance company to see what they say. No it's not. To have the remote start you have to bypass the factory immobiliser that is part of the transponder chip in the key head, if you bypass that there is nothing stopping someone from breaking into your car, forcing the ignition and driving off with your car. If you are going to remove it you should check with the insurance company if they will be happy with you installing an after market immobiliser. If you were only going to be adding an after market alarm you would still keep the factory immobiliser. The immobiliser is different to the factory alarm. The system i am looking at installing prevents someone just 'jimmying' the ignition. The immobiliser will only be bypassed when the system detects the key within range. Without the key in range, the bypass remains as though it wasnt installed in the first place. So basically it tells the immobiliser there is a key there when there is actually a key. Otherwise, the car will act the same... No key = No start But like you said, i will have to call the insurance guys and ask them.

You do realise that bypassing the immobiliser will void your insurance right?? It is possible to do but I don't recommend it. It would be the same kind of bypass that would be installed if i had an aftermarket alarm system installed... The guys at toyota said i wouldnt have a problem with it warranty wise, i'll have to talk to my insurance company to see what they say.