Forum: Technical Q & A
03-11-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,855
Re: Jdm side mirrors?
My VL alcyone has heated mirrors.
They have their own switch not linked in to the heated rear screen switch.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
02-07-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,032
Re: Where has my oil gone ?
Surely the easiest and FREE way to make sure your oil is not low or empty is to use the dipstick...it's worked for over 100 years.
Just saying :-)
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Forum: Technical Q & A
01-11-2013, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,881
Re: 3.3 vs. 3.6 Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
There is always a trade off with so called BHP increases from exhaust systems, other factors are effected like torque,heat, fueling, noise and when the power and torque is available in the rev band....
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Forum: Down Under
11-01-2012, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,410
JDM 4 wheel steering rear wheel bearings help
Hiya Guys,
If any of you have a JDM 4ws and have changed the rear wheel bearings could you confirm if they are the same as normal ones?
My local (less than useless) dealer tells me they are...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
11-01-2012, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,055
Re: BBS STI Wheels Info Needed.
Thanks guys,
Nassir, don't go to any trouble I have the measurements I need thanks.
Thank you Ray that's great, doing a conversion to millimeters I may just be able to get away with those.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-31-2012, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,055
BBS STI Wheels Info Needed.
Hi guys,
Could anyone who has the BBS STI alloys do me a favour please?
I need the part number off the back of one of the BBS (not the STI) badges and if possible if you could also measure the...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-25-2012, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Re: Really can use some help here
Have you had the wheels balanced, might be as simple as you have lost a weight and at the same time they can see if you have a serious problem with an out of shape or ballooning tyre.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-25-2012, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Re: Really can use some help here
Sounds like a prop shaft, either the centre bearing or one of the CV joints.
Can you feel it through the car more than the steering wheel?
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-25-2012, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 20,736
Re: Strut Options
That will be priceless info, I can now tell them they DO make them for the JDM market.
The guy I speak to said they keep all tooling so if there was a demand they would always do a batch run.
I...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-24-2012, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 20,736
Re: Strut Options
Hiya Nate, I have been in contact with Bilstein (I use them for motorsport) and also my contact in Japan neither can find any reference to a unit made for the Alcyone.
Where did you get this info or...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-18-2012, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 12,033
Re: OEM struts. Options?
Aragosta are a Belgium company and it would be cheaper to go direct than through an agent in Japan.
I have used there products in motorsport a few years ago and had no problems at all, not cheap...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-18-2012, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 12,033
Re: OEM struts. Options?
I had the link to the earlier tread open when I left the last reply, MOD's delete if you can, it's pointless in this tread :-)
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-18-2012, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 12,033
Re: OEM struts. Options?
Surely the simple solution to the top mount is to get them made with the correct spacing?
It's not a hard job for a machine shop to make from billet ali and would save drilling holes in the turrets...
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Forum: Suspension
10-18-2012, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 12,704
Re: STI suspension
Surely the simple solution to the top mount is to get them made with the correct spacing?
It's not a hard job for a machine shop to make from billet ali and would save drilling holes in the turrets...
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Forum: Down Under
10-13-2012, 03:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,424
Re: Heated seats, stereo ?
There are a pair of black heated seats from a UK car on ebay at the moment item number 320997416092
If you win them I could possible arranage the shipping for you at cost.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-12-2012, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Re: Tire size
It won't make any difference to a clutch whatsoever.
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Forum: SVX Parts Wanted
10-11-2012, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,169
Winter/Summer Wiper Switch
Does anyone have a wiper switch, the one under the dash not the stalk.
Mine has gone "missing" after I had my car in to the alarm shop for new sensors fitting. He obviously knows nothing about...
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Forum: European Forum
10-11-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,586
Tracking & Wheel Bearing Info Please
Hiya guys,
Does anyone know the tracking figures front and rear for a JDM with 4 wheel steering?
Front needs doing anyway as I'm having new tyres fitted all round and it's slightly out. I have...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-11-2012, 03:46 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,566
Re: JDM Factory OEM HIDs
Japan uses H1 bulbs.
I have had one of my suppliers in Japan ask about HID's for the Alcyone while sorting some other parts for me and nothing is listed as a spare part or ever being an option. ...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-10-2012, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 12,033
Re: OEM struts. Options?
I believe in the US a motor manufacturer must supply every item of a car for 10 years after the last production date. This varies around the world and is sometimes dependent on vehicle numbers...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-09-2012, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,916
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Forum: General SVX Babble
10-09-2012, 05:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,566
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Forum: Transmission and Drivetrain
09-26-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 83
Views: 28,541
Re: JDM driveline swap
Something that might be of use to some of you...the JDM type R and type RA Impreza and the later JDM 6 speed motorsport derived Impreza's use a manual DCCD controller so you have to adjust the rear...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-11-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,989
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-09-2012, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 13,989
Re: Crank Pulley Separated
The crank pulley tool fits on the centre part of the pulley in the 4 holes (that's what they are there for) so it makes no difference at all if the outer part has seperated or if it's even still...
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