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Forum: Loggers 17-08-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,094
Posted By StephenR
Late reply i know but when the A/F sensor heater...

Late reply i know but when the A/F sensor heater dies it will run permanent open loop till the sensor is replaced.
Bug eye and peanut this is the sensor in the front pipe.
Just for info sake on the...
Forum: Introductions 30-07-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,552
Posted By StephenR
check out ultrex website,best bang for buck cat...

check out ultrex website,best bang for buck cat back systems.

Save for a VF 34 and tune at the same time plus new fuel pump and some second hand cleaned and tested sti pinks.
Have it tuned and...
Forum: Mechanicals 30-07-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,828
Posted By StephenR
Can you take a picture of the top of the turbo...

Can you take a picture of the top of the turbo and post it up .
Forum: Mechanicals 30-07-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,828
Posted By StephenR
Can you take a picture and post it up please.

Can you take a picture and post it up please.
Forum: Introductions 27-07-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,915
Posted By StephenR
Just a heads up dont waste money on a compression...

Just a heads up dont waste money on a compression test it will not tell you nothing about the stateof an engine.

A cylinder leak down test will give an accurate picture of the engines condition.
Forum: Wanted 27-07-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,340
Posted By StephenR
Nath stay away from the varex its simply cheap...

Nath stay away from the varex its simply cheap china rubbish.

Restricting your exhaust is going to hurt performance but it certainly wont hurt the engine.

have you thought about finding a good...
Forum: For Sale 27-07-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 882
Posted By StephenR
GD Series Cusco rear OS strut brace and Cusco lower strut brace version 2

Cusco rear strut brace type OS new in package $100 - SOLD


Cusco lower strut brace version 2 used. $100


Lower strut brace has never been impacted and has only the paint lost on the forward...
Forum: Other ECU Discussion 27-07-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By StephenR
I trust that you have the VTS software as you...

I trust that you have the VTS software as you have stated that you have already acessed the tune.
Click on the help text on the opening screen with the link between ecu and pc/laptop disconnected.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 16-07-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,165
Posted By StephenR
Heat sheilds around the tubular headers that the...

Heat sheilds around the tubular headers that the NA motor uses,the insulation material has broken down allowing the outer shielding to reverberate .
Get some exhaust heat wrap and insert inbetween...
Forum: Mechanicals 18-05-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,037
Posted By StephenR
Sell the subaru and buy a Evo if you want big...

Sell the subaru and buy a Evo if you want big power......

Bring on the haters
Forum: Mechanicals 04-05-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By StephenR
Just a little advice for you or anyone reading...

Just a little advice for you or anyone reading this do not reset your ecu if you had a DTC logged in the system as this helps greatly in finding the cause of the illuminated check engine light.
also...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-05-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,132
Posted By StephenR
In the factory rom they are sized as being 550.67...

In the factory rom they are sized as being 550.67 for flow.
Forum: Your Driveway 01-05-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 42,430
Posted By StephenR
Mitch go for the blouch 2.5 mate its what im...

Mitch go for the blouch 2.5 mate its what im running,30,000kms running 22psi with no problems.
1000cc ids also just requires a SKILLED tuner to get the lower range correct and happy days.
Forum: RC's Discussion 24-04-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By StephenR
2014 1/8th Nitro and Electric WA state titles

Just a heads up about the 2014 Western Australian 1/8th scale nitro and electric state titles being held at MORBC RC offroad club.

Located off Beechboro Rd north at whiteman parks state model...
Forum: Other ECU Discussion 22-04-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,429
Posted By StephenR
On the subaru parts it comes up as 83016A SWITCH...

On the subaru parts it comes up as 83016A SWITCH INTERCOOLER AUTO.
Forum: Mechanicals 22-04-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,226
Posted By StephenR
I have just pulled down and measured a 03 sti...

I have just pulled down and measured a 03 sti intercooler and splitter that i have.
The length and breadth is the same as burke has quoted where the seal contacts the tube and fins just under the...
Forum: Your Driveway 15-04-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 161,570
Posted By StephenR
Yes mark , yes you are . And cat i think its...

Yes mark , yes you are .
And cat i think its time you hit the rallysprints now !
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-04-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,206
Posted By StephenR
way too much effort to put a EJ in and make it...

way too much effort to put a EJ in and make it work.
One customer who has been smashing track days at wanneroo for the best part of a year has had no issues with the FA 20 motor and was tuned at...
Forum: Wanted 15-04-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,667
Posted By StephenR
Give doug a bell at STechnic.

Give doug a bell at STechnic.
Forum: Mechanicals 14-04-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By StephenR
Its not the machining that will cause the clutch...

Its not the machining that will cause the clutch shudder unless done by a knob.
I work on subarus for a living at a renowned subaru specialist and have seen most of the vehicles that have complained...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-04-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,558
Posted By StephenR
And are you running larger than stock injectors? ...

And are you running larger than stock injectors?
there is a delay with a wideband in the dump pipe so to see what is going on you need to log the stumble , by the time you see it on the widband the...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-04-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,558
Posted By StephenR
It is the tune,it will be leaning off if you have...

It is the tune,it will be leaning off if you have a wideband fitted you will see it lean off.

Once you add a larger injector such as the 1000cc unit it requires a lot more time to get right.
The...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-04-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By StephenR
You will be fine , considering that you have...

You will be fine , considering that you have fitted the same brand of tyre the roll out will be very close.

Secondly there are not a lot of dead straight roads in perth,most of the time there is...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-04-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By StephenR
Quick question is your car NA or Turbo , i am...

Quick question is your car NA or Turbo , i am having a punt it is NA by your avatar.
A workshop will be your best bet due to the fact you will get some sort of backup should a fault arise due to...
Forum: For Sale 19-03-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By StephenR
Sold

Sold
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-03-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,136
Posted By StephenR
The car came into work a few weeks ago with a...

The car came into work a few weeks ago with a faulty air flow meter.
I changed the airflow meter and fitted a new battery to it but as far as i know that was the only time it had been into STechnic....
Forum: Mechanicals 13-03-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,325
Posted By StephenR
Did you happen to leave the key in the ignition ?...

Did you happen to leave the key in the ignition ?
If so the factory immobiliser has timed out and the codes are a result of cranking while the factory immobiliser has armed.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 05-03-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8,630
Views: 727,162
Posted By StephenR
Suprise 2nd gear awd power skids

Suprise 2nd gear awd power skids
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 25-02-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8,630
Views: 727,162
Posted By StephenR
This is more of what makes me laugh.... Here is...

This is more of what makes me laugh....
Here is the scene..philbo is asked to move his newly aquired GC8 STI to the next hoist at work(STechnic)
The car is awaiting a windscreen so non is currently...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 24-02-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 234,673
Posted By StephenR
ping ping ping :(

ping ping ping :(
Forum: For Sale 24-02-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 907
Posted By StephenR
Vipec V88 plug and play

Selling my vipec V88 plug and play ecu .
To suit 06/07 wrx and sti .
with the right wiring diagrahm can be used with anything as drive by wire can be shut off for cable throttle cars
launch...
Forum: Mechanicals 22-02-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,733
Posted By StephenR
[QUOTE=dangriffin87;788693]I have had a new turbo...

[QUOTE=dangriffin87;788693]I have had a new turbo bk exhaust fitted along with a new boost solenoid and a tune.

My car is a my11 sti, it feels like it has not gained any power it actually feelers...
Forum: For Sale 13-01-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 596
Posted By StephenR
COBB Tuning Air box

Have a COBB Tuning Air box for sale.

Used in my 06 WRX for a few months but refitted the standard airbox.

Pod filter has been cleaned and re oiled ready for fittment.

Will post pics in a few...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 27-11-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8,630
Views: 727,162
Posted By StephenR
Cutting dirty laps midweek.

Cutting dirty laps midweek.
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 27-11-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 234,673
Posted By StephenR
Misinformation

Misinformation
Forum: Your Driveway 16-11-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,261
Posted By StephenR
Yes....car was put on the back burner for a...

Yes....car was put on the back burner for a while...:D
Forum: Your Driveway 16-11-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,261
Posted By StephenR
Vipec Reinstalled.....Hunting idle issue has been...

Vipec Reinstalled.....Hunting idle issue has been sorted by myself.

Currently E85 is sloshing around in my fuel tank and tuning the secondary fuel tables.

As a side note the AFRs went from...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-11-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,407
Posted By StephenR
The factory immobiliser is more than sufficent ,...

The factory immobiliser is more than sufficent , the keypad (brant) taps into thefactory system and also the fuel pump relay.
If the brant wiring has been removed from the fuel pump circuit then...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 19-08-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 8,630
Views: 727,162
Posted By StephenR
Finally getting the balls to standup to my...

Finally getting the balls to standup to my employer who has been screwing me over.
So happy to be coming home.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 04-07-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,740
Posted By StephenR
1966 HR Holden sedan 1968 Ford ZC Fairlane with...

1966 HR Holden sedan
1968 Ford ZC Fairlane with built 351 4V
1971 Datsun 1600 L20b stanza 5 spd locked 5.1 final drive
1975 RX4 coupe 13b peripheral port
1986 Ex police VS commonwhore 5ltr...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 08-06-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 569,751
Posted By StephenR
Spotted AARWOOD today at the intersection of...

Spotted AARWOOD today at the intersection of eighth ave and guildford rd heading towards the city.
Forum: Local Motorsport 23-05-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,251
Posted By StephenR
Ive been friends with darren for many years...met...

Ive been friends with darren for many years...met when we used to race rc together.

I used to be 2 I.C. at wanneroo chrysler back when len sansone was manager and rino fabrizani was controller.
Forum: Local Motorsport 23-05-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,251
Posted By StephenR
Darrens co driver is listed as Daymon NICOLI. ...

Darrens co driver is listed as Daymon NICOLI.

Katie did the 4th round of the mcrae rally sprint but i think that was enough for her....
Forum: Local Motorsport 23-05-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,251
Posted By StephenR
Oh so you work for wanneroo chrysler,jeep dodge. ...

Oh so you work for wanneroo chrysler,jeep dodge.
And that would be darren weiss ?
Forum: Your Driveway 27-03-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,261
Posted By StephenR
Picked up my baby from STechnic this morning and...

Picked up my baby from STechnic this morning and left a very satisfied customer.

My CS9 is now sporting a STi 6 Speed gearbox and Jim Berry clutch and the car feels so different to drive.

The...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-03-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 569,751
Posted By StephenR
Pigeon toed .CS9 ? Mine is in getting a 6...

Pigeon toed .CS9 ?
Mine is in getting a 6 speed conversion , sounds like i need to get in contact with Doug. :(
Forum: Mechanicals 11-03-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,552
Posted By StephenR
In the factory ecu definitions there is a speed...

In the factory ecu definitions there is a speed limiter option that is preset on the wrx to 210 kmph.
depending on who tunes yours it could be reflashed to limit your speed for the event and changed...
Forum: Your Driveway 08-03-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,261
Posted By StephenR
No not yet sadly enough,been nursing her around...

No not yet sadly enough,been nursing her around till the gearbox issue is sorted.

And in hindsight the gearbox would have probably let go on the dyno too.
Forum: Your Driveway 08-03-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,261
Posted By StephenR
Well yet another small update to the car ,...

Well yet another small update to the car , dropped into STechnic today and have given the go ahead to carry out a 6 speed conversion instead of repairing the 5 speed.

Car is to be dropped off next...
Forum: RC's Discussion 06-03-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,582
Posted By StephenR
The melted pulley shows that the ball diff was...

The melted pulley shows that the ball diff was too loose and the balls were skidding on the diff rings causing the pulley to melt.

Ball diffs require regular cleaning and adjustment especially in...
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