thanks!
I ordered the FP3 pads from GSL - will see how they go.
Cheap enough to test out.
Re the fuel surge thing, i read that there used to be an in-tank option around (MRT/Hyperflow) but dont seem to be made anymore. would have to fork out for the Processwest external one by the looks of it.
Also got the paperwork on the service history of the car too.
Looks like it had head-gasket issues 10,000km's ago, full replacement of gaskets and check-over, replacement timing belt and idlers etc.
Glad i didnt cop that bill.... and pretty much means i'll never need to worry about the timing belt with the low K's I do.
Looking at a Link G4+ too, around $1700 + tuning and some odds and ends like an
IAT seems like pretty good value.