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Forum: Kido Racing 13-12-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,217
Posted By XT_for_me
We have stuff! I will be shipping all the...

We have stuff!

I will be shipping all the paid up orders tomorrow.

http://www.kido-racing.com.au/images/first_shipment_sml.jpg
Forum: Kido Racing 06-12-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,217
Posted By XT_for_me
Delivery to the Perth area is $65, but I can...

Delivery to the Perth area is $65, but I can deliver 2 for the same price. Find a mate who wants one and split the freight cost.
Forum: Kido Racing 05-12-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,217
Posted By XT_for_me
Currently more than 1/2 of the initial shipment...

Currently more than 1/2 of the initial shipment has been sold ( and it hasn't arrived yet) so if you want a strut tower brace or lower xbrace before xmas, get in quick.
Forum: Kido Racing 26-11-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,217
Posted By XT_for_me
KiDo Racing Suspension Braces

KiDo Racing is pleased to introduce a new range of Suspension Braces.

These braces fit most Subarus and a range of other brands and are made from high quality extruded aluminium section. This in...
Forum: Kido Racing 20-10-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,304
Posted By XT_for_me
KiDo Tunes in PERTH 24th - 28th Oct-update

If you need a tune or have already booked one and need to reach Matt, please send me a text Ph 0422 337 392 and I will be able to contact Matt usually within 30 mins. (Matts phone has had a hardware...
Forum: Kido Racing 11-10-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,026
Posted By XT_for_me
Yes. The Targa car is running the original...

Yes.

The Targa car is running the original 16" alloys and at one time might have looked like this:
http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy236/dazecentral/The%20Subi/CarFun012.jpg
Forum: Kido Racing 11-10-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,026
Posted By XT_for_me
6 pots on a Liberty located in Perth. 4 pots on...

6 pots on a Liberty located in Perth. 4 pots on the rear.
Forum: Kido Racing 11-10-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,026
Posted By XT_for_me
Yes, what size rims are you running? ...

Yes, what size rims are you running?


There are lots of pad manufacturers, the pads are the same as AP Racing use. I would be confident that AP Racing and Ferodo make pads for both. Did you know...
Forum: Kido Racing 10-10-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,026
Posted By XT_for_me
No Problem! Just drop some cash in my account and...

No Problem! Just drop some cash in my account and I'll send you a kit ;)


The major flaw would be the lack of independence in the testing. People would immediately conclude that the testing was...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-10-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,026
Posted By XT_for_me
I really wish I had some hard data to provide. I...

I really wish I had some hard data to provide. I have tried to organise some brake testing to compare KiDo with the STI Brembo but so far there have been to many problems. Stupid things like getting...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-10-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
no warranty? Warranty 12 Months, no...

no warranty?
Warranty
12 Months, no questions asked, Australian Warranty.
It's been here since day 1: http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/kido-racing/43895-kido-racing-coilovers-fitting-prices.html...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-10-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
It's nice to be judged before you even look at...

It's nice to be judged before you even look at the products KiDo Racing offer.

If you bothered to check them out you will find the quality and backing of everything we do is better than industry...
Forum: Kido Racing 04-10-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
We have used a dyno on occasions in Sydney but...

We have used a dyno on occasions in Sydney but there is always the problem of finding someone who is willing to rent theirs out, even for a few hours.
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Great argument. The only problem with it are the...

Great argument. The only problem with it are the facts that plenty of Matts road tunes have seen track time like hill climbs, circuit, drag and gymkhana without any issues.
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Matt will be staying somewhere near the airport...

Matt will be staying somewhere near the airport and tuning from there. The TBE will make a significant difference but the fuel pump and the intercooler will be minor.
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Like this?

Like this?
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Ok, when it comes to a tuning an engine a wise...

Ok, when it comes to a tuning an engine a wise tuner builds in a number of safe guards. Things like a low boost cut level, fast timing fall back if detonations are detected etc. These are also the...
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
You are always so negative Russ. Tell you what I...

You are always so negative Russ. Tell you what I will do, if your GT is an MY2000 or later book a time slot and Matt will install a base tune for you to try. If you don't like it, he will reinstall...
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Matt does some of his best work after midnight,...

Matt does some of his best work after midnight, but I'm sure we can find a road somewhere.
Forum: Kido Racing 02-10-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
The owner drives. Matt will be in the passenger...

The owner drives. Matt will be in the passenger seat watching the engine performance parameters. We do NOT ask for anything illegal when driving, but we definitely prefer a quiet road and it must...
Forum: Kido Racing 01-10-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
I agree, a dyno is a tool for tuning, and while...

I agree, a dyno is a tool for tuning, and while it is undeniably useful, it's not essential.

The reason a road tune, or finishing off a tune on the road are 2 little things called ramp rate and...
Forum: Kido Racing 01-10-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Yes mate, joke.

Yes mate, joke.
Forum: Kido Racing 01-10-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
Correct, road tune. I think it's the best...

Correct, road tune.

I think it's the best thing actually, because I find I spend a lot more time on the road than on the dyno in daily driving. :)
Forum: Kido Racing 01-10-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,454
Posted By XT_for_me
KiDo Tunes in PERTH 24th - 28th Oct

We are pleased to announce that Matt (Throttlehappy) will be in Perth tuning Subies from 24th-28th Oct.

If you have not heard of the fantastic results Matt has been getting with his very unique...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-07-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By XT_for_me
You have a PM

You have a PM
Forum: Kido Racing 09-07-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
Posted By XT_for_me
Stuff Juliars Carbon Tax SALE – free delivery on Coilovers!

KiDo Racing are already, and always have been the cheapest coilovers on the forum, but now you get FREE delivery on orders placed in July. Please don't mistake cheap for being poor quality. The KiDo...
Forum: Kido Racing 22-06-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
Here are some testimonials: TrumpST: MY11...

Here are some testimonials:

TrumpST: MY11 Forester XTP Manual
NOTE: This SH9 Forester ran a 13.079 at WSID. 20/06/2012


philjt: MY09 Forester XTP Manual

trh82: MY10 Forester XTP Auto.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 22-05-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,981
Posted By XT_for_me
Where is the letterbox? I doubt its a WRX....

Where is the letterbox?

I doubt its a WRX. It seems more likely to be a new model line.
Forum: Kido Racing 19-05-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
I have been tuning cars since you were in nappies...

I have been tuning cars since you were in nappies Russ. I started tuning cars in 1973 and continued regularly into the mid 90's. I ran a tuning business during most of the 80's. I took it up again,...
Forum: Kido Racing 16-05-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
I quote direct from BMW: So they...

I quote direct from BMW:




So they may not be ceramic but they definitely don't use "normal steel rotors" as Greg said.
Forum: Kido Racing 15-05-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
I'll leave that for you to test if you wish. I do...

I'll leave that for you to test if you wish. I do know that KiDo brakes offer a massive upgrade to the braking capability of most cars. Of course there are exceptions, such as Porsche and most of the...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-05-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
OK, I should perhaps of phrased it differently, I...

OK, I should perhaps of phrased it differently, I have seen tunes from quite a number of tuners and we are the only one I know of, or have heard of who changes the scaling.

Anyway, here are some...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-05-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
I forgot to mention above, the M3 uses a much...

I forgot to mention above, the M3 uses a much smaller than conventional pad size, which makes the single piston viable. They can do this due to the unique rotor material which dissipates and absorbs...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-05-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
It's interesting that you choose the M3 as an...

It's interesting that you choose the M3 as an example of a single piston application. It's not exactly comparing apples with apples is it?
BMW have designed a radically different brake setup which...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-05-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
Thanks for the good luck wishes. The KiDo...

Thanks for the good luck wishes.

The KiDo tunes can, and often do change up to 120 tables in the ECU, and not only change the tables, but we are the ONLY people who change the table scaling to...
Forum: Kido Racing 09-05-2012, 06:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
Bianca Grant says: You can see Bianca's...

Bianca Grant says:


You can see Bianca's original post on the KiDo Racing Facebook page
So, I own an MY11... | Facebook...
Forum: Kido Racing 08-05-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
Absolutely, but I am not going to try and justify...

Absolutely, but I am not going to try and justify that, instead I will let you read what others say.

HowStuffWorks "Performance Brake Calipers"...
Forum: Kido Racing 08-05-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
You make some very good points. I would...

You make some very good points.


I would not like to see that happen either. The approach we take is to look at the current tune in the car, and then make some gentle changes, playing very...
Forum: Kido Racing 06-05-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
The only two differences I have seen between dyno...

The only two differences I have seen between dyno tuning and street tuning is that dyno pulls are usually done in 4th and street pulls in 3rd, and after a dyno tune the tuner takes the car for a...
Forum: Kido Racing 06-05-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
the X-axis is time. 0 being now and 20 being 20...

the X-axis is time. 0 being now and 20 being 20 seconds ago.

Thats not a hi-jack Mao, the Mainline I know a little about and are very respected. The DD I am not familiar with but then I am far...
Forum: Kido Racing 05-05-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
you can see the applied correction factor 0.794...

you can see the applied correction factor 0.794 in the picture. It seems very low. A quick calculation from the temperature and pressure figures I know give a correction factor of 0.975 which would...
Forum: Kido Racing 05-05-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
True. I forgot to mention the effect of tyre...

True.
I forgot to mention the effect of tyre diameter. The IAT wont affect the torque reading displayed but can be a useful part of the tuning equipment in the right hands.
Forum: Kido Racing 05-05-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
I got a laugh from it as well. The facts are that...

I got a laugh from it as well. The facts are that measuring engine torque on a dyno is never going to be realistic. If you want to know why there is an easy explanation. The torque figures you are...
Forum: Kido Racing 05-05-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
I took my Foz to a Dyno Day with the guys from...

I took my Foz to a Dyno Day with the guys from Liberty.asn.au today and had a great time.

Here is a snap from my run.

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/download/file.php?id=6017http://
Forum: Kido Racing 04-05-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
I really don't see the issue about price, but a...

I really don't see the issue about price, but a tune for a stock MY09 WRX for example is $470. The price includes the tune, usually 3 or 4 iterations are sufficient but more if required. The price...
Forum: Kido Racing 02-05-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
True Did I say they did not? I did say...

True

Did I say they did not?

I did say that the AVCS is more complex to tune on the STi than the WRX.
Forum: Kido Racing 02-05-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
Sorry but I can't help with the Motec. The...

Sorry but I can't help with the Motec.

The Sti has a number of differences such as the AVCS which are more complex to tune than the WRX. In exchange, there is more to be had from the STi in stock...
Forum: Kido Racing 02-05-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
For Kato's benefit 8 Pot 330x32 rotor is now...

For Kato's benefit

8 Pot 330x32 rotor is now $1933.18 save $206.46
8 Pot 356x32 rotor is now $1985.16 save $206.45
8 Pot 380x32 rotor is now $2063.12 save $231.00
Forum: Kido Racing 01-05-2012, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,634
Posted By XT_for_me
Sorry if I wasn't clear, its an upgrade from the...

Sorry if I wasn't clear, its an upgrade from the Big 6pot to the 8pot in your choice of those 3 rotor sizes for the front end.
Forum: Kido Racing 01-05-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,911
Posted By XT_for_me
All the hardware is provided on a rental basis...

All the hardware is provided on a rental basis for the duration of the tuning exercise and must be returned once the tune is complete.

If you are after hardware, the Tactrix can be purchased at...
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