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Forum: Mechanicals 24-11-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,267
Posted By Rossco
Hey Mate, The ambient temp sensor harness runs...

Hey Mate, The ambient temp sensor harness runs from the same loom as the MAF plug.

HTH
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 30-09-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,959
Posted By Rossco
Righto RJ...... I go through 110L per week...

Righto RJ......

I go through 110L per week at the moment & 90% of my fuel comes from Osb Park & 10% from the Hepburn Ave. site, most recently pumped in 42L at Osb. Park at 4pm today.

My AFR's...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-09-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,430
Posted By Rossco
First post updated with pics.

First post updated with pics.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 03-08-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,401
Posted By Rossco
You obviously have extremely limited knowledge of...

You obviously have extremely limited knowledge of cars in general.

Flushing the cooling system - Buy Tectaloy Mukowt - drain green coolant - add Mukowt to header tank and fill with clean water...
Forum: Mechanicals 25-06-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,973
Posted By Rossco
The main reason is that 2 bar for those on 98...

The main reason is that 2 bar for those on 98 means that a lot of timing needs to be pulled (which means lower efficieny & Torque) even on E85 winding in big boost won't net the gains a slightly...
Forum: Your Driveway 23-06-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,221
Posted By Rossco
Waiting to hear it from the horses mouth........

Waiting to hear it from the horses mouth........
Forum: Your Driveway 23-06-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,221
Posted By Rossco
You can remote desktop any ECU that's tuned via...

You can remote desktop any ECU that's tuned via laptop/PC - Just use Team Viewer or similar remote desktop software over the 'net.

Mike Ward is able to tune Syvecs locally - won't be cheap though.
Forum: Apexi Power FC Discussion 19-06-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,733
Posted By Rossco
Re-Reading the OP's post...... Reset the PFC! ...

Re-Reading the OP's post...... Reset the PFC!

You don't know what MAF was used for the previous tune & many people fit Z32 MAF sensors to Subarus for better reliability & higher resolution.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-06-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Rossco
Here's a brief read explaining the different...

Here's a brief read explaining the different types of LSD

Basic Introduction to Helical, Torsen & Mechanical LSDs...
Forum: Cosmetic 09-06-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By Rossco
Diamond lock & Key Address: 1/227 Main Street,...

Diamond lock & Key
Address: 1/227 Main Street, Osborne Park 6017
Phone: (08) 9344 1965
Forum: Your Driveway 06-06-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 103,036
Posted By Rossco
My 207 idles with 10-12inhg.....That's pretty...

My 207 idles with 10-12inhg.....That's pretty normal for a cammed motor, stock cams pull more vacuum at idle because they have less valve overlap.

The improved response is due to cams as well, the...
Forum: Your Driveway 19-05-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 47,078
Posted By Rossco
Yep I sure did. GD 2 spot rear caliper &...

Yep I sure did.

GD 2 spot rear caliper & rotors - fitted by using a UK sourced dog bone kit.

FYI: the dog bones are thicker steel than the backing plate that the supports the caliper - the...
Forum: Cosmetic 12-05-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Posted By Rossco
Not an OEM wing buddy.

Not an OEM wing buddy.
Forum: Mechanicals 28-04-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,289
Posted By Rossco
Lower temp thermos are wives tales.......Your...

Lower temp thermos are wives tales.......Your engine is designed to work within a certain temperature range - SUBARU knows best - with Ej's its 87-98 degrees.
(Coolant won't boil until 115c under...
Forum: Mechanicals 12-04-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,104
Posted By Rossco
So misguided it's actually laughable. ...

So misguided it's actually laughable.

Condensation is a by product of heat cycling.........Once the engine in up to operating temp any condensate in the oil evaporates off.
Where does anyone (or...
Forum: Your Driveway 05-04-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 735
Views: 77,221
Posted By Rossco
I don't tune any boost taper in - there may be a...

I don't tune any boost taper in - there may be a slight drop of 2-3psi by redline due to the VF34 being out of puff though.

AFR's of 12-12.5 (after peak torque) have proven to be safe on my...
Forum: Other ECU Discussion 29-03-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,654
Posted By Rossco
"The wideband lambda expansion connector is...

"The wideband lambda expansion connector is included as an easy way to connect an after market lambda sensor system. The connector provides +14V, two grounds and a connection to analogue channel...
Forum: Photography and Media 05-12-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By Rossco
I've taken a Camera (70D) & a netbook overseas to...

I've taken a Camera (70D) & a netbook overseas to claim TRS - The items were not boxed or sealed - the camera was in a backpack & the netbook was in a neoprene sleeve - you just need a proof of...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-11-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By Rossco
Swap plugs and see how it goes. If a plug doesn't...

Swap plugs and see how it goes. If a plug doesn't fix it you've probably got an injector that's sticking.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 03-10-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,053
Posted By Rossco
I run P100 everyday in my STi on...

I run P100 everyday in my STi on 1.6bar.........She LOVES it!
Forum: Mechanicals 24-09-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,867
Posted By Rossco
Ask mr ebay to provide you with compression test...

Ask mr ebay to provide you with compression test readings from each cylinder, seeing it 'tested perfect'............

Ask for them to remove the sump and send you photo's of the internals (looking...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 07-07-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By Rossco
The factory key still has a transponder chip in...

The factory key still has a transponder chip in it.

You need the transponder for the car to start (the immobilizer is built into the engine ECU and cannot be removed or switched off permanently).
Forum: Your Driveway 05-06-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 48,497
Posted By Rossco
I've lived in Broome, Kalgoorlie, Newman, Point...

I've lived in Broome, Kalgoorlie, Newman, Point Samson, Karratha & Onslow.

Never ran over something that was already road kill........Almost cleaned up a black cow sleeping on the road...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 29-05-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 955
Views: 110,759
Posted By Rossco
There is a way but it just adds more points of...

There is a way but it just adds more points of failure (signal converter) so nothing to gain from going mafless with a PFC really.

A Z32 MAF is reliable, the re-wire is simple & it has enough...
Forum: Mechanicals 27-05-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,849
Posted By Rossco
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81UjHj6RMKL....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81UjHj6RMKL._SL1500_.jpg

The two (here ^^) screws are phillips head - they are adjusting and mounting screws - the TPS has slotted screw holes to allow for...
Forum: Mechanicals 27-05-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,849
Posted By Rossco
http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/members/rossco-albums-...

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/members/rossco-albums-hk-450+heli+stuff!-picture4844-tps.jpg
Forum: Mechanicals 27-05-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 38,519
Posted By Rossco
For RHD the cutoff pattern should look like this:...

For RHD the cutoff pattern should look like this:

___________
....Light.......\___________


They have an internal shutter that flips down via a solenoid for high / low beam changes. L & R...
Forum: Your Driveway 23-05-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 103,036
Posted By Rossco
Everyone told you so! They fit...

Everyone told you so!


They fit sweet!.......

http://i.imgur.com/hbBfWck.jpg
Forum: Mechanicals 20-05-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,042
Posted By Rossco
1. Learn to drive it properly so you don't...

1. Learn to drive it properly so you don't understeer into a tree.

2. Exhaust, fuel pump & tune (verso or Ecutek) for +30-40kw at the hubs

3. Suspension mods to make it handle 'properly'

4....
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 14-05-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,533
Posted By Rossco
MY15 Wrx first flash tune - MRT

I just saw this posted on FB.

MRT have cracked & flashed their first MY15 WRX (a world first)

Here is the result.......
...
Forum: Mechanicals 13-05-2014, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 22,418
Posted By Rossco
Hey Luke, Have you read Tino's build thread? ...

Hey Luke, Have you read Tino's build thread?

I would also be inclined to speak with Michael South if you want a big power ej255/257 with reliability.

MSR (http://www.msengineering.com.au/)
...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 08-05-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,334
Posted By Rossco
Primarily you actually.

Primarily you actually.
Forum: Mechanicals 05-05-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,379
Posted By Rossco
Go out and get them HOT! (i.e do a hills run) ...

Go out and get them HOT! (i.e do a hills run)

This allows pad material to bond to the disk surface and helps to eliminate squeaks.

P.s bedding in of brakes takes 2-300km of street use.

I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 16-04-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,216
Posted By Rossco
This ^^ for all EJ longevity..... My Oil temp...

This ^^ for all EJ longevity..... My Oil temp takes about 5 KM to come off the 30c bottom stop on my defi gauge - not many are aware of how long the oil takes to warm up and thin down.
Forum: Introductions 14-04-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By Rossco
Adjust your bov (loosen it) if you want to....

Adjust your bov (loosen it) if you want to. Flutter at low boost will do no harm at all.
Forum: Photography and Media 30-03-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 332,694
Posted By Rossco
Where would I be if I didn't give Gav some new...

Where would I be if I didn't give Gav some new storm chasing pics??

Shooting across Blackwall Reach on the Swan.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 25-03-2014, 03:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 38,519
Posted By Rossco
So my projector kit arrived today........ Without...

So my projector kit arrived today........ Without further a-do! (Stock GC headlights are crap!)

Apologies in advance for the Iphone spec photo's - I took the pics as I went.

The goal is to...
Forum: Your Driveway 18-03-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 103,036
Posted By Rossco
Or backed into a wall at collie or Barbs. My...

Or backed into a wall at collie or Barbs.

My cars recipe is pretty simple - ALK, springs, new OEM STI upside-down dampers, Cusco front sway and links, Whiteline rear sway and HD links.

The...
Forum: Your Driveway 18-03-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 103,036
Posted By Rossco
If your talking about the rear subframe locking...

If your talking about the rear subframe locking bolts - they aren't recommended to be left in all the time as they have been known to fatigue the mounting points in the chassis.

They are supposed...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 27-02-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,812
Posted By Rossco
Rj the new Ajajayyyyy

Rj the new Ajajayyyyy
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 18-02-2014, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By Rossco
Thanks Strubaru! Buddy - from someone who...

Thanks Strubaru!

Buddy - from someone who has been flying R/C for 25 years and runs a hobby shop - going with any EDF jet or anything that looks like a Warbird is going to end in tears if it is...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-02-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By Rossco
The two silver barrels are water to air...

The two silver barrels are water to air intercoolers. You can also see the pipe for the external gate next to the brake booster.

Maybe a twin turbo set up is/was planned?
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-02-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,660
Posted By Rossco
That VF29 is good for about 240hp (approx. 180kw)...

That VF29 is good for about 240hp (approx. 180kw) at the hubs with Sti cams & heads.

Don't order that Cosworth oil pump......Order this from Welcome Label - Real Street Performance...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-02-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,660
Posted By Rossco
Hi Bud, Are you aware that the...

Hi Bud,

Are you aware that the Liberty/legacy RS water to air system is good for up to about 220kw?

Save the added lag of the front mount and stay with the WAIC.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 08-02-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By Rossco
^^^ This The PFC is the best bang for buck. ...

^^^ This

The PFC is the best bang for buck.
On a stock EJ a PFC will give you all the tune-ability you want whilst retaining all of factory ECU's functions.

The only thing you'll need to work...
Forum: Cosmetic 15-01-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,319
Posted By Rossco
You can use your own sponge through & avoid the...

You can use your own sponge through & avoid the sandy carwash brushes...... no need for a bucket.

Use the pre-soak (that's what actually does the cleaning) to wet the car first - sponge over...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-01-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,402
Posted By Rossco
Thanks Fletty. :) As Marti said.... it's...

Thanks Fletty. :)

As Marti said.... it's more than likely to be the RH inner cv boot.

When they split they throw Molydisulphide grease on to the dump pipe and up pipe which smokes as it gets...
Forum: Mechanicals 28-12-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,851
Posted By Rossco
Add to that ARP Head studs, ARP case bolts, new...

Add to that ARP Head studs, ARP case bolts, new oil pump, Cams, ACL big end & main bearings, Torque plate bore & hone, balancing of the rotating assembly.....Don't forget a decent fuel pump too.
...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 24-12-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 235,334
Posted By Rossco
Hey Rich - That sucks dude! I wish her a speedy...

Hey Rich - That sucks dude! I wish her a speedy recovery.

Be safe everyone!
Forum: Photography and Media 06-12-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 332,694
Posted By Rossco
I use a Celestron 'T' adapter like this: ...

I use a Celestron 'T' adapter like this:

http://stargazerslounge.com/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-16060-133877408847.jpg

The key is guiding the scope accurately and getting the focus right...
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