HKS FTO

[Astron_Boy]

same place.

depends on brands in the end

http://www.justjap.com/store/product.ph ... at=&page=1

[AJ]

I owe you a bottle of red Dan. I told them the just jap prices and now they can do the pump for $170 and the regulator for $210. They are about to take the turbo off now...fingers crossed it's repairable but I doubt it. Should find out in a couple of days.

[Bennoz]

Nice, those prices are better.

Turbo should be repairable. Its a pretty common size. They might just put a kit through it (bearings & seals etc) or just replace the cartridge (whole centre assembly)

Either way, cheaper than replacing.

[Astron_Boy]

I told them the just jap prices and now they can do the pump for $170 and the regulator for $210.

Oh, awesome to hear!
That will definitely improve the bank balance a bit.
kinda shows they were definitely taking you for a ride with the original prices they gave you though.

I owe you a bottle of red Dan.

Dunno if you're trying to be funny with that remark after what happened at the last DIY day (aka piss up day)

[Delvance]

$1300 to do that.. =/
You guys need to find new workshops.. no offence


I find the price exxy but that's imho.
You can get the parts cheaper.
The walbro will do the job but are not as reliable as bosch pumps.. a lot of evo racers use walbro and occasionally replace them after some race meets.
Getting the turbo work done is really your call AJ.. are you happy with the power or do you wanna future proof yourself with power and get a larger turbo and run it not on max efficient boost then increase it when you get bored.. too many questions/variables lol.

[AJ]

I know it's a lot but I've just got to the point where I'm getting too tired always looking for the cheapest and not getting anywhere. I've just tossed them the keys and said 'fix it'.

Someone's always going to tell me 'it's too much' or 'why did you go there/do that? you should have done X' etc.

I just have to learn for myself. I don't have tones of time to drive all over town, leaving my car hours away from home. CRD is piratically around the corner from me, they have a good reputation. I'm not going to be flogging the car on the track every weekend or anything like that so the Walbro should be ok. It's what they recommended and they have made some serious cars in the past so that will do me.

As for turbo size I find this one a good mix of good power and not much lag. I'll look at new computers later on but for now it'll do me.

[Delvance]

AJ, feel free to PM me in the future with workshops etc. I'm more than happy to help and probably save dosh and headaches in the process.

CRD are definitely good, Jim is one of the best tuners around.. not cheap and you probably need to spend big before they take it completely seriously.

[AJ]

Thanks mate. Might just do that. Next job on the list is suspension if you want to start having a think...

[AJ]

Could have had the turbo repaired but for $180 more I could get a new one so I opted for that. A new Garrett GT2560r.

I'm not going to tell you how much it was for fear of getting flammed. Fingers crossed I can get the car back on Saturday, if not it will be early next week.

[Astron_Boy]

Could have had the turbo repaired but for $180 more I could get a new one so I opted for that. A new Garrett GT2560r.

I'm not going to tell you how much it was for fear of getting flammed. Fingers crossed I can get the car back on Saturday, if not it will be early next week.

I've got an idea, as many moons ago, even before my magna went turbo i enquired about that sort of thing.
Plus I know how much Garrets norm go for

So long as the cars good in the end.
I know how you feel with getting it done, as im over the waiting for my wagon myself and ready to pay someone.

[Bennoz]

And once you know in the back of your mind, that your turbo is brand new, the exploding turbo paranoia leaves you! Trust me, Im working with this wonderful feeling as we speak

[I8A4RE]

Why did you go the 25? I told you to go 28! Pffft kids these days lol

It's what they recommended

[Astron_Boy]

New front stopping power for The HKS.

Before:




Now:








And on the passenger side of the car. old - new.




You are not seeing a reflection. There is no slotted groove on the passenger side. It was worn down.

[Kustom]

Looks very nice,

Good work guys!

[AJ]

Thanks again Dan!

We weren't able to get the rear pads on as we can't compress the piston back to fit the new pad in. I'm hoping that someone can help out with this at the Bonfire with some sort of piston compressor type tool please?

Next up, computer or suspension? I can only do 1 before the Bonfire

[vipfto]

they wind back in

try using pliers and winding them back or you can get a specefic tool from supercheap etc

[rock_it]

Thanks again Dan!

We weren't able to get the rear pads on as we can't compress the piston back to fit the new pad in. I'm hoping that someone can help out with this at the Bonfire with some sort of piston compressor type tool please?

Next up, computer or suspension? I can only do 1 before the Bonfire

Suspension.. Just my $0.02

[aza013]

New front stopping power for The HKS.

Before:


Now:



And on the passenger side of the car. old - new.


You are not seeing a reflection. There is no slotted groove on the passenger side. It was worn down.

They look sweeeeeet

[Astron_Boy]

they wind back in

try using pliers and winding them back or you can get a specefic tool from supercheap etc

Really?
Hmm, thought they were the same as most other mitsus which were just compression.

OH well, we'll try that at the bonfire then AJ.
See if you can get another wheel centric hub ring, or pm Dwayne if he has any lying around.

By the way, the photos were by Astron Girl (she wants to be acknowledged for her 'goodness')

[Bennoz]

Sweet! DBA 4000's??

And yep, use a pair of needle nose plyers to wind rear pistons in. Go clock wise