theDefiant1

1281nm of torque?

...and 4wd.

This is looking like a Matrix?!

I recently installed a front tower/strut bar, and can only say that I am very surprised it did not come standard. When turning, instead of you leaning in the seat until you almost fall out the door, it feels as though the body of the car stays straighter, and corners much more confidently. I feel as though there is much less understeer, and when there is, it is easier to correct it.

Also, I found that I was sitting 'comfortably' when performing a 90 degree corner at about 30-40kmph without the strut, while with it it is easy to do it at 50-oddkmph with it. On the otherhand, others have said there is a finer line when losing traction with a strut. Haven't found that point yet. I even put a strut in my Echo and have found an unbelievable difference.

Meanwhile, the rear sway is sitting at home, waiting to be put in. Just have to figure out the logistics of how (without paying for it to be done!).

Long story short: if you like cornering fast and true, you will not be disappointed with these mods.

According to OzParts, This item is intended for OFF-ROAD or show purpose only. It is not intended to be used for regular driving conditions.

http://www.ozeparts.com/picture.asp?showPic=TAA8000NBB.JPG

If I installed, i can put it @ home only?

any one bought this one can share? Thanks

Regards

Commonly referred to as Altezza tail lights, many of those on the forum have them running on their cars. Do a search, and ye shall find.

On the "rare" occasion that I need to get a move on, double clutching is good, but I find (and this is my driving style), just don't release the accelerator pedal fully. You get a feel for how much pedal depression is required to maintain flywheel/shaft momentum. Just slow down ever so slightly when re-engaging the clutch, particularly when hitting the engagement point to prevent lurching, and then let fly. Can stay in lift as long as you like, really. Ask mother dearest...

I also heard something about them NOT going any further for fear that the US secret service would potentially gun them down!

hmmm

I think I like where this is going...

Wrong place to put this, but not caring right now

My dear Perthites, I am in the market for some reasonably priced doof doof in the form of a 12" sub and matching amp. Anyone know where I can get good info and an even better deal? So far, I am most impressed with freedb in freo. Looking at a 12" Pioneer 1200W (pretty sure its the premier) and the Pioneer 5300T amp (760W), all for a little under $400, not including installation.

Any ideas?

hey mate ill get you a price from my mate at strathfield cannington.. might be more maybe less ill pm you..

anyways about the meet..

Muchly appreciated, and PM'd

*sniff*

that's one of the sweeeeetest looking engine bays I've ever seen.

*sob*

Wrong place to put this, but not caring right now

My dear Perthites, I am in the market for some reasonably priced doof doof in the form of a 12" sub and matching amp. Anyone know where I can get good info and an even better deal? So far, I am most impressed with freedb in freo. Looking at a 12" Pioneer 1200W (pretty sure its the premier) and the Pioneer 5300T amp (760W), all for a little under $400, not including installation.

Any ideas?

I just cleaned my rims yesterday using a mix of a degreaser and wheel cleaning spray on stuff (no name or brand).

Sprayed it on, let it settle for 1 minute, then used a steam cleaner with a brush attachment on the end.

End result: brand new looking rims.

This comment was about as useful as t1ts on a bull if you dont have a steam cleaner!

5 min of stair climbing = 20 min walking

And builds your quads and A55. Woot, must have teh booty.

Little waif

had a wheel rotation recently?

There's not much grease in a rear wheel bearing to be visable if it leaked out.

The wheel rotation is the one I thought was most likely as recently I had a CV boot failure. I asked the guys over at Toyota whether they rotated the wheels and they were adamant that they did not, but they did clean the grease off the rim (what can I say - they love me).

I'll get the pressure cleaner to it, wash the crud off, and see if it returns.

SB: waaaaay too much grease on it to have driven through a puddle of it, but I wouldn't be too surprised if my FW neighbour poured some onto the rim!

Addt: There is NO grease (or whatever it is) on the outer part of the rim (ie, the facade), only inside.

Looks like CV joint grease inside the rim, caked on pretty thick. Rear right wheel, no obvious signs of leakage from structures around wheel.

Any ideas without having to post up pics?

this may not apply at all, but the fuel consumption of my dear little echo started going through the roof, up from 350ks on half to 200ks.

... that way has resulted in consistent economies of 400ks on half a tank.

As far as understood from your topic you claim that Caltex and Coles Express sell cheap fuel of poor quality. Maybe so.

But can you clarify your figures for me please. How much litres per 100 km did you have using cheap fuel and what's happening now? And by the way, what petrol do you use now? :D

Yes, I find the Albury branches of the Coles and Woolies servo stations to provide fuel of lesser quality (particularly in Albury). Stated and claimed. My echo was average 6.5L/100km initially, and then increased to about 8L/100km. The car was regularly serviced by Toyota (by my favourite and competent grease monkey) and cared for by moi. After putting up with a lot of my whinging, she finally replaced the fuel filter, which was looking like a sick, purulent, suppurative foot ulcer. She said, in her experience, that many people who bought fuel using shopper-dockets eventually had filters looking the like. The filter was subsequently replaced last week - I will give fuel consumption results in a couple of weeks and state what/which fuels were used.

Best thread i've read today.

Why is my desk sticky?

this may not apply at all, but the fuel consumption of my dear little echo started going through the roof, up from 350ks on half to 200ks. Queried my favourite toyota monkey and she claimed that the dicount-docket fuel stations (you know who you are) sell schitenhowzen fuel that was most probably clogging the lines and filter up. At the time, I didn't see how the servos could get away with it until they replaced the fuel filter and showed to old one to me.

HS.

For the few cents perhaps dollar I save, I'd rather pay for fuel at a non-discount servo. Driving the rolla on fuel purchased that way has resulted in consistent economies of 400ks on half a tank.

sorry guys, couldn't make it

I'm not feeling well 2day

B from Autobahndits wishes you the best. There is a meet on next saturday at 6.30pm-ish at the underground Curtin carpark.

What am I, chopped flarn?

Unless something nawty occurs, I will be there.

Will be very sad.

Sarah is heading back to Albury without me today.

*sob*

mmm driving out from Albury I captured a happy snap of -3 on the dial. I'll post when I have a generous connection!

Saturday is no good for me - I will be in Busselton. Sunday ist good, ya.

Big G, if you could sms me informing me as to what is going on, I would be greatly appreciative - I don't think i will get a chance to check email or the forum for the next few days.

Cheers!

mmm my first car was an imported '86 rolla (never figured out what it was). I found this good as a young p-plater as i was finishing school and about to start uni... both places where you get dints. So an oldie but goldie car that would not upset me if it developed minor scratches or dents as opposed to a new (or sporty) car that if damaged or broken into would devastate me. I also kept it clean inside and out and still managed to, umm, pick up.

And always remember to put sealed plastic bags under your seat for those friends who have too much to drink ;)

I miss that car...

Deja vu...

The nasty answer: drive past a few cameras and determine when they flash. They will post you a letter telling you how fast you were going. This was previously discussed with respect to Echos and Yari (plural for yarises, Rob?)

Experience answer: I too have driven at the legal speed as displayed by my GPS thingy (with my dash speed being +10km/hr), past many many police radars and laser and never had a problem.

I'm sick with a headache and sore joints. So is Sarah. I need someone to take care of me.

I have it on my shift light write up

check out workshop or my postings