MartinT
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Well, they work! Unfortunately, the left-hand one (looking at the engine bay) slightly nadgers the bonnet closed switch, so I have to do some bracket bending. I'm sure it'll come out fine but I've duck-taped it for the moment to stop the alarm going off. Photos soon.
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I've just received these bonnet struts from Amazon for the princely sum of £15.55. It took just under a month to arrive, but can't complain. I'll let you know how it goes. No instructions except for a couple of photos on the Amazon page!
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One point which may be of interest is that I have my ScanGauge display IAt intake air temperature. Comparing it with outside air temperature shows the effectiveness of the intercooler. On a very hot day, it never runs at more than +20C. Typically (like today), it runs at +15C. Sent from my LG-G7 using Tapatalk
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This has put paid to our little meeting. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729
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I'll be there.
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RIP, Jordan. You were always fun on Facebook and I enjoyed following your posts here. I hope you have found peace now.
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Here's my improved torque (green/yellow plots) for the Rogue EL versus the TD UEL (red plot). ECUTeK tune done at Abbey Motorsport. Harrop supercharger, HKS intake duct, TD super-resonated full exhaust.
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If the valve spring recall hasn't been done, insist on it as a condition of purchase.
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Better watch your front lip!
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I'm on H&R Super Sports springs with about 35mm lowering, if it helps. I don't have a great deal of clearance with the front lip, I've had to re-tighten it in place about 5 times now!
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We were lucky with the weather, too!
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Sorry, but the FA-20 / 24 has character and a brilliant layout (apart from spark plug access), giving it a low CofG. Thank goodness for Subaru making the only flat 4 left in production. A three-cylinder turbo? What a way to ruin the character of a sports car.
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Hopefully, as I'm going!
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I'm sorry to tell you but Starlink is a piece of crap, especially in the UK. There are no apps worth a damn available for it. I struggled with it until I could stand it no longer, ripped it out and bought an Eonon Android head unit. Now Waze works fine.
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It's not true for a supercharger but there is always an element of response lag with a turbo.
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That's 237nm and a sight better than stock, especially if there is less or no torque dip. Yes, drivability should be noticeably improved.
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The FA-24 engine will bring immediate torque improvements, which the car needs more than power. If it's built well, and will possibly have lower compression ratio, it should boost well.
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My heat management with the Harrop, since switching to the Rogue manifold, has been perfect with all temperatures normal even on the hottest days.
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The Ginger Special lives on! Hope you enjoy it, we had it in the lineup of 6 recently at Denbies.
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The cat-back on its own won't give you any extra performance.
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Unless you're absolutely certain about the HKS I'd go for the OEM one. For your engine's sake, an oil filter is not something you want to fail.
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Petrol / Fuel Type Shell V Power, Tesco 99 Momentum, Sainsbury Super Unleaded, BP Super Unleaded
MartinT replied to Joolz's topic in GT86/BRZ General Chat
Can't say I've noticed much difference in V-Power, which I still use. Come to think about it, it was already E5 in my tank when I had my recent remap at Abbey. Sorted! -
Hello and welcome. I came from BMWs and I too found them dull to drive except on straight-line speed. A boosted 86/BRZ is a different prospect. Future congrats on being a dad!
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Think I'll leave it to the Fuel Coffee meeting, mate. So much to do in weekends!
