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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 01-12-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 23,408
Posted By RichX
Just a butcher @ Belmont Forum. To get bulk meat...

Just a butcher @ Belmont Forum. To get bulk meat on the ribs, you want spare ribs. Most places mainly sell baby back it seems.

Sometimes I find spare ribs aren't very lean which puts me off...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 30-11-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 23,408
Posted By RichX
Made a rack the other day, was just a rack from...

Made a rack the other day, was just a rack from the butcher, with some rib rub and some sauce. Did a 3-4hr pre-cook on low heat in the oven, taking care of it every hour or so, then finish it off...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-11-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,597
Posted By RichX
I bought bearings from these guys, no issues. ...

I bought bearings from these guys, no issues.

TWO 2 Rear Wheel Bearing Kits Japanese Koyo Subaru Impreza WRX 1993 2007 4136 | eBay...
Forum: Local Motorsport 25-10-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 32,040
Posted By RichX
Rain inbound for this afternoon. Morning may get...

Rain inbound for this afternoon. Morning may get wet also.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 24-10-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,603
Posted By RichX
Damage, car needs fuel system modifications & a...

Damage, car needs fuel system modifications & a tune to run it. You could run up to 10% ethanol safely, when united were doing P100, but that product has been discontinued by them.
Forum: Your Driveway 26-06-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,024
Posted By RichX
The dba5000 are not a true 2 piece floating.They...

The dba5000 are not a true 2 piece floating.They are just a hatted fixed rotor essentially, which just gives the benefit of less unsprung weight, and less heat being put through the front bearings.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 07-06-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,173
Posted By RichX
Bit of Detail here: Kaaz vs Torsen...

Bit of Detail here:

Kaaz vs Torsen Differentials | Magnus Motorsports (http://magnusmotorsports.com/tech-articles/kaaz-vs-torsen-differentials/)

A plated LSD is stronger and more aggressive I...
Forum: Mechanicals 03-02-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,983
Posted By RichX
Do you want to get to the track/tuning sessions...

Do you want to get to the track/tuning sessions or just for road use / purely for looks?

If the latter a decent set of springs to drop it a bit.

Otherwise it gets more complicated. You can do...
Forum: Your Driveway 13-01-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By RichX
Fount this on NASIOC. 04-07 and 08+ STI...

Fount this on NASIOC.

04-07 and 08+ STI Brembo Caliper Differences.

Front:
Pretty much identical other than color and what is printed on the caliper.
- 04-07 is gold and says Brembo
- 08+ is...
Forum: Mechanicals 30-12-2014, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,254
Posted By RichX
Shown well here - Amazing how rattly the full...

Shown well here - Amazing how rattly the full floaters are. The mid range ones seem the only compromise for a street car with race style brakes. (not many, as the cost of these for street use would...
Forum: Your Driveway 22-12-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 41,321
Posted By RichX
Landmark day for the car. Cheers to Doug &...

Landmark day for the car.

Cheers to Doug & the guys at S Technic for getting me in for Christmas. All done in a day, full credit to the guys.

6 Speed, plated diff, etc now all fitted up, R180...
Forum: Cosmetic 08-11-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,884
Posted By RichX
Where you putting the amp ? Under the passenger...

Where you putting the amp ? Under the passenger seat works well and hidden away. I have been happy with it and forgotten it was there.

I think it's just the plastic facia then a few screws to pull...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 24-10-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,978
Posted By RichX
Haha, i started this thread, and since I did, i...

Haha, i started this thread, and since I did, i still use this:

http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/automotive/detail-page/B0000AY3SR-0.jpg%22/

Works an absolute dream, and even pulls...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-09-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 41,321
Posted By RichX
Minor update, not too much to report, following...

Minor update, not too much to report, following from above.

Got new tyres, which were Kuhmo KU36's.

http://members.ii.net/~richard.smith/Scoob/KU36.jpg

Put a set of DBA5000's & HPX Pads with...
Forum: Your Driveway 09-09-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 48,484
Posted By RichX
First set of T3 5000's i've seen in gold. Got a...

First set of T3 5000's i've seen in gold. Got a set of the same but with black hats going on this Thursday :)
Forum: Cosmetic 27-08-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,182
Posted By RichX
Melthams Motors in Bayswater talk to Owen

Melthams Motors in Bayswater talk to Owen
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 20-08-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 1,415
Views: 122,277
Posted By RichX
Level 7 should be easily achievable - that should...

Level 7 should be easily achievable - that should be knocked over in the first time for you.
My best is 13 from memory, about a year ago, so probably come down a bit now, but keen to give it another...
Forum: Local Motorsport 18-08-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,245
Posted By RichX
Saw you out there Jeckle - Looked fast every...

Saw you out there Jeckle - Looked fast every time. Got to be happy the STI held up and got you to the end in good form.

A phone pic i took from the the city stage as you crossed the line.
...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-05-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,247
Posted By RichX
Install some decent CCTV and aim a camera at the...

Install some decent CCTV and aim a camera at the car if you are that worried.
Not much will stop anyone taking it if they really want it, not matter how many alarms it has, but at least you have...
Forum: Your Driveway 29-04-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 19,458
Posted By RichX
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/10268668_10203767120084880_2372871940257475994_n.jpg
Forum: Your Driveway 26-04-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,252
Posted By RichX
I had the guys install a really nice amp - Alpine...

I had the guys install a really nice amp - Alpine PDX-V9, Morel front and rear speakers, Alpine HU which allows bluetooth audio streaming (CDE-148EBT), phone etc, Nice sub for $2100 i think it was,...
Forum: Mechanicals 09-04-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 649
Sticky: Which Tyres???
Views: 107,250
Posted By RichX
Got the Kuhmo's on - Initial impressions, a bit...

Got the Kuhmo's on - Initial impressions, a bit louder, but feel really good. Hoping for a chance to test these out on the track soon.

They are still a 40 profile, but didn't realise this changes...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-04-2014, 02:15 PM
Replies: 649
Sticky: Which Tyres???
Views: 107,250
Posted By RichX
International Tyre Traders were awesome. Tyres...

International Tyre Traders were awesome. Tyres rocked up yesterday, highly recommend them.

http://members.ii.net/~richard.smith/Scoob/KU36.jpg

Cheers
Forum: Your Driveway 18-03-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 103,020
Posted By RichX
It's a pretty fine line between a street and a...

It's a pretty fine line between a street and a track setup car. You generally are on or over this line when you enjoy driving a stock ford falcon, or hyundai accents in between.

It's just nice...
Forum: Mechanicals 09-03-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,029
Posted By RichX
I believe they are the same. I put a MY01...

I believe they are the same.

I put a MY01 bov on a STi cooler and it goes on no problems and has worked for 5 odd years with no difference.
Forum: Cosmetic 05-03-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3,050
Views: 473,985
Posted By RichX
Don't do a stretched tyre, if anything do the...

Don't do a stretched tyre, if anything do the opposite and put some fat rubber, or simply a tyre that is suited to the rim, this way the rim is more protected, especially if you do those fancy blue...
Forum: Mechanicals 26-02-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,527
Posted By RichX
It's under the glove box. Like so: ...

It's under the glove box.

Like so:

tnwdM2Yw9Cc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnwdM2Yw9Cc
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 24-12-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,254
Posted By RichX
Mrs had a car accident on Sunday night, fractured...

Mrs had a car accident on Sunday night, fractured tibia, 2 fractured ankles.I am delivering her presents to her hospital bed tomorrow morning. Pretty farken emo! Popped the bone right out of the...
Forum: Gaming and Multiplayer 20-12-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 14,019
Posted By RichX
After about 2 weeks of tuning, finally beat Duke...

After about 2 weeks of tuning, finally beat Duke Drifter by a measly 4 thousands of second at Bathurst on the final straight in the 04 STI. Farken jesus!

Duke - This tune is solid! - I reckon i...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 18-12-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8,630
Views: 728,807
Posted By RichX
Using the boardroom for correct purposes! Been a...

Using the boardroom for correct purposes! Been a big year - beers in here over the next few weeks. Ashley, you around? :)

http://members.ii.net/~richard.smith/VWall/VWall1.jpg
...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 01-12-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 167,470
Posted By RichX
If you import a silver 203, and put your STI...

If you import a silver 203, and put your STI plates on it, that is in between grey lines imho, you probably would get away with it, as it's still identifiable as a Silver 200x STi, so long as the MY...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-11-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,049
Posted By RichX
I reckon 98 octane is the least of your worries...

I reckon 98 octane is the least of your worries if you're just cruising - Invest in some front-end protection, eg: car-bra, to avoid the complete annihilation that will be the front of your car from...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 09-10-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,495
Posted By RichX
This may help to visualise it (apologies if you...

This may help to visualise it (apologies if you are already familiar), but you can see where the sensors are, 02 front and rear in particular:

http://wrxinfo.com/faq/exhaust/mattspec.gif

When...
Forum: Cosmetic 24-09-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3,050
Views: 473,985
Posted By RichX
225's will go on 8.5's with a tiny bit of...

225's will go on 8.5's with a tiny bit of stretch. Enough to expose the rim a little bit (depending on design), which will make them easy to damage if you go anywhere near a kurb.

So be prepared...
Forum: Gaming and Multiplayer 05-09-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 14,019
Posted By RichX
Bathurst is coming to Forza 5 !! ...

Bathurst is coming to Forza 5 !!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1025500_621245324565045_1663147394_o.jpg
...
Forum: Mechanicals 23-08-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,776
Posted By RichX
Does it have Brant alarm? - These cut fuel or...

Does it have Brant alarm? - These cut fuel or ignition when having problems.

Check all the lines around the turbo, might be hitting boost cut too, even if one of the lines has a tiny hairline...
Forum: Local Motorsport 18-08-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 29,802
Posted By RichX
Best driver of the day on the city special stage,...

Best driver of the day on the city special stage, IMHO: (From spectator PoV)

The driver of the blue STechnic GC8.

- Way more committed than everyone else
- Appeared to have bigger balls
-...
Forum: The Law and Politics- Locally and Abroad 17-02-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,069
Posted By RichX
+1 for the "Labor Reaction" on this. CB out...

+1 for the "Labor Reaction" on this.

CB out of touch with reality once again.
Forum: Photography and Media 09-01-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2,773
Views: 423,990
Posted By RichX
Love this bugeye. ...

Love this bugeye.

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/johnisjdm/fs6.jpg?t=1310497503

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd431/johnisjdm/fs9.jpg?t=1310497496
...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 06-01-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,038
Posted By RichX
If it's been WELL serviced, things taken care of,...

If it's been WELL serviced, things taken care of, eg:

- Timing belts
- Water Pumps
- Oil Changes/Filters
- Coolant
- Upper Engine Cleaners
- Seals

And driven nicely, they will last 300k+...
Forum: Your Driveway 22-11-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 19,642
Posted By RichX
The MMS Mainline always reads a lot lower, in...

The MMS Mainline always reads a lot lower, in part due to it being a roller. I had a 20kw variation on it compared to ASG.
Forum: Photography and Media 18-10-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 2,773
Views: 423,990
Posted By RichX
Easy find of s206 in motion, mainly brake porn. ...

Easy find of s206 in motion, mainly brake porn.

http://subarunewsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2012-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-S206-side-in-motion.jpg
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-01-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,841
Posted By RichX
Pretty certain if you're lowering the offset,...

Pretty certain if you're lowering the offset, you're moving the rim away from the caliper. This is always somewhat dependant on the design of the spokes etc, however I would make a guesstimate to say...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-12-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,627
Posted By RichX
Yes i was waiting for M2. :) Im keen to go a 6...

Yes i was waiting for M2. :) Im keen to go a 6 speed, but i know it's going to be $$ + labour. Spose I can offload my old 5 speed.
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