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Forum: General Subaru Discussion 14-01-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By JRecardo
Look at a 207 swap over spending money to build...

Look at a 207 swap over spending money to build an early ej20 block. They're shitting out 300-350hp with the right parts and good tuning, especially if you don't mind a sprinkle of e85. You will have...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-11-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 668
Posted By JRecardo
Haha fucking hell! You will get sick of it...

Haha fucking hell!

You will get sick of it soon enough, the squeal on my pads stops me from even bothering to start my car if I'm not off to give it a flogging somewhere. Just about the most...
Forum: Cosmetic 27-07-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 594
Posted By JRecardo
Something around the 17/18 x 8-8.5 +44 mark will...

Something around the 17/18 x 8-8.5 +44 mark will fit without being excessive. Rota have plenty of offerings in those sizes and offsets.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 26-07-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 51,692
Posted By JRecardo
Crazy shit Daz! Good to see you got on the mend...

Crazy shit Daz! Good to see you got on the mend and very much looking forward to the updates. If this is any kind of a step up from the last iteration then we're all in for a treat.
Forum: Introductions 26-07-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By JRecardo
:rolleyes::rolleyes: I couldn't even tell...

:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I couldn't even tell you the last time I saw a moderator or admin active here, I don't think censoring your introduction posts is at the top of anybody's to-do list.
Forum: Mechanicals 26-07-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,893
Posted By JRecardo
Sure Drew is entitled to an opinion, but not...

Sure Drew is entitled to an opinion, but not exempt from correction when it is entirely misinformed. Wrx Club WA have absolutely nothing to do with the running of perth-wrx forums, nothing at all....
Forum: Your Driveway 02-04-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,010
Posted By JRecardo
Got the half cage installed on the weekend. Went...

Got the half cage installed on the weekend. Went in quite easily and the seat base still fits to cover rear wiring and act as some kind of sound deadening.

Anybody running a harness in an 08+...
Forum: Your Driveway 12-03-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,010
Posted By JRecardo
Cheers Brett, love how your car has come along as...

Cheers Brett, love how your car has come along as well!

Very keen to get it on the dyno and see what it does.
Forum: Your Driveway 11-03-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,010
Posted By JRecardo
Thanks mate. Wheels are right on the edge of...

Thanks mate. Wheels are right on the edge of mexican fitment in the rear but they do look good.
Forum: Your Driveway 11-03-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 19,010
Posted By JRecardo
Has been a while since I've logged back in here,...

Has been a while since I've logged back in here, not sure if it it still used or not but will put a little update anyway.

Have been through the ringer with a couple of cars, more than I care to...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 11-09-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 44,216
Posted By JRecardo
It has been pinned at 179.9 for a while now....

It has been pinned at 179.9 for a while now. United call it a premium fuel and have given it a non fluctuating premium price. As long as they keep trucking it over I'll keep paying for it.
Forum: Cosmetic 08-08-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,050
Views: 473,062
Posted By JRecardo
Something around 8-8.5 with +40ish offset is a...

Something around 8-8.5 with +40ish offset is a good place to start. There's a ridiculous amount of offset/width fitment info for Subarus on the web if you go looking.
Forum: Your Driveway 21-03-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 415
Views: 46,969
Posted By JRecardo
Sheesh. I should put my dash mat back in the car...

Sheesh. I should put my dash mat back in the car along with a straw hat on the back parcel shelf
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 21-03-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,814
Posted By JRecardo
I don't think building your mental health on a...

I don't think building your mental health on a car is a good idea. How well equipped are you going to be to stay in a good place when/if something else goes wrong with it? I think you need help, but...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 15-02-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 44,216
Posted By JRecardo
Nah mate, I won't manage to get up there until...

Nah mate, I won't manage to get up there until too late with work commitments at the moment. Good luck tonight!

Am entered into the wrx club barbs event next month though so I am getting out for...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 15-02-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 44,216
Posted By JRecardo
Armadale is back to stocking it fyi, new bladder...

Armadale is back to stocking it fyi, new bladder in the tank and people have been testing it as e90 or there abouts.

Hopefully another classic Perth shortage doesn't last too long. I usually keep...
Forum: Your Driveway 12-02-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,793
Posted By JRecardo
Looks great mate!

Looks great mate!
Forum: Introductions 08-01-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By JRecardo
G'day cobba

G'day cobba
Forum: Introductions 28-11-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,956
Posted By JRecardo
Does*

Does*
Forum: Your Driveway 22-11-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 38,580
Posted By JRecardo
This is going to be a very nice package once...

This is going to be a very nice package once you're done putting your fun bits on. Looking forward to seeing it come along
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 16-11-2017, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,288
Posted By JRecardo
There is a track car 02 sti getting around on...

There is a track car 02 sti getting around on here with 240kw+ sitting at around 200k too that's still hauling ass every time it goes out. Who knows when yours will pop, but I wouldn't bother...
Forum: Mechanicals 15-11-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,849
Posted By JRecardo
AFM, fuel pump/filter, plugs, coil packs are...

AFM, fuel pump/filter, plugs, coil packs are common places to look for this. I would start with the AFM.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 13-10-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 44,216
Posted By JRecardo
I have emailed United, I have posted on their...

I have emailed United, I have posted on their Facebook wall, I have called them. It's like bashing your head against a brick wall, on the off chance they do actually bother to reply to you it's just...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 13-10-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 44,216
Posted By JRecardo
I'm going to make it a habit to call ahead before...

I'm going to make it a habit to call ahead before grabbing fuel from now on. I think this was about the 3rd outage in a month or so, it seems to be becoming a bit of a regular occurence. Nearly got...
Forum: Introductions 26-09-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,229
Posted By JRecardo
45+ posts since I last checked into the thread...

45+ posts since I last checked into the thread and I'm still none the wiser as to what the hell is going on here :confused:
Forum: For Sale 21-09-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By JRecardo
Raceworks 3L Fuel Surge Tank, AN6 braided line, Walbro 460

Hi guys, selling my surge tank setup as I'm looking towards a different setup. All of it is new and never used, only opened to inspect. Purchased from CMA and can provide receipt for new owner.
...
Forum: Introductions 20-09-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,229
Posted By JRecardo
What in the actual fuck?

What in the actual fuck?
Forum: Your Driveway 31-08-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,605
Posted By JRecardo
You definitely can't be accused of messing about,...

You definitely can't be accused of messing about, good to see it all coming back together so quickly :)
Forum: Your Driveway 17-08-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 38,580
Posted By JRecardo
Great result considering the circumstances man,...

Great result considering the circumstances man, nice going!
Forum: Your Driveway 11-08-2017, 03:21 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 38,580
Posted By JRecardo
That's a sorry sight to see Brett, would be a...

That's a sorry sight to see Brett, would be a tough pill to swallow after many years of ownership and improvements. Was always one of my favourite bugs around Perth.
Forum: Introductions 21-07-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,037
Posted By JRecardo
Ben, what purpose does your car serve you and...

Ben, what purpose does your car serve you and what else have you done to it? I'm all for reducing unsprung weight and going from rotas to a high quality Japanese wheel but I don't want to overstate...
Forum: Introductions 17-07-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,291
Posted By JRecardo
Peter, your opinions are about as well thought...

Peter, your opinions are about as well thought and presented as the overcooked bowls of rice you've thrown at your car. Consider just quitting the internet entirely and residing in a safe bubble of...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-06-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By JRecardo
It might be worth having a chat to Maximum...

It might be worth having a chat to Maximum Motorsport, I believe they have a close relationship with Subaru and have been able to fit exhausts in some cases while retaining a warranty. I'm sure they...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 15-06-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,183
Posted By JRecardo
How to not get forum help 101

How to not get forum help 101
Forum: Your Driveway 15-06-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 415
Views: 46,969
Posted By JRecardo
This forum needs a spam filter

This forum needs a spam filter
Forum: Introductions 14-06-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By JRecardo
John Fowler can probably help you out, I and many...

John Fowler can probably help you out, I and many others have used him for suspension adjustments and I'm sure he could facilitate a complete install. Wouldn't take my car anywhere else personally...
Forum: Introductions 09-06-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By JRecardo
I have been in a friend's gc8 with them and they...

I have been in a friend's gc8 with them and they are also a nice and compliant ride on the road and do well on the track for him too. Far better than the HSD and BC coilovers I have tried previously....
Forum: Introductions 09-06-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By JRecardo
MCA coilovers are assembled in Australia. The...

MCA coilovers are assembled in Australia. The parts are likely imported from Taiwan etc (in that price range what do you expect?) but the custom valving, attention to detail in assembly, and customer...
Forum: Your Driveway 06-06-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By JRecardo
Small update, started chipping away at removing...

Small update, started chipping away at removing the sound deadening and dynamat from the rear of the car. Dry ice makes the factory applied sound pads super easy to bash off, but it does nothing for...
Forum: Introductions 02-06-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 847
Posted By JRecardo
You would run beyond the reasonable limits of a...

You would run beyond the reasonable limits of a tmic before you need to worry about an intake manifold, so that's why you only see them on fmic or wtaic builds. I doubt they're made with a top mount...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-06-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,057
Posted By JRecardo
While you're at this cross road you might as well...

While you're at this cross road you might as well spend the extra and rebuild the engine to surpass oem specifications. You might be fine with an oem shortblock for years to come, or you might find...
Forum: Cosmetic 25-05-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,839
Posted By JRecardo
Yeah that's not a bad idea Nick, I'll have to...

Yeah that's not a bad idea Nick, I'll have to poke my head through and check the underside next time I'm in the boot. The front of the bulkhead has a box section but the rear should be single skin.
Forum: Cosmetic 25-05-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,839
Posted By JRecardo
Bumping an extremely old thread here, but...

Bumping an extremely old thread here, but hopefully it can be of help...

What have people done about the upper section of the rear bulkhead, where the speaker holes etc are? As far as I understand...
Forum: Your Driveway 13-05-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,529
Posted By JRecardo
Baha maybe rare in the same amount of dents and...

Baha maybe rare in the same amount of dents and kg of dynamat

Looking forward to seeing the black wheels on, I think it will be a nice touch
Forum: Your Driveway 12-05-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,529
Posted By JRecardo
I can't believe they allow these shitters on here...

I can't believe they allow these shitters on here ;)
Forum: Your Driveway 12-05-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By JRecardo
16x7, small wheels.

16x7, small wheels.
Forum: Your Driveway 11-05-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By JRecardo
Cheers Nick, was good to see the blue betty...

Cheers Nick, was good to see the blue betty driving around last time I was at Kwinana.

A050s or Z221s would be what I want given no budget limits, but it may be a stretch this time around. I had...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-05-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By JRecardo
Not to forget the mandatory pictures ...

Not to forget the mandatory pictures

http://i.imgur.com/yWiQq8yl.jpg (http://imgur.com/yWiQq8y)

http://i.imgur.com/cePmKCbl.jpg (http://imgur.com/cePmKCb)

http://i.imgur.com/SaqKs4fl.jpg...
Forum: Your Driveway 11-05-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,587
Posted By JRecardo
93 GX Liberty (Budget "Track" Car Project)

It's time to introduce yet another car for me, I feel like I've been on a merry go round of car purchases over the last 18 months. Most will know I parted out a lot of the wrx to fund the purchase of...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-05-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By JRecardo
+1 for flex setup. The VF52 is a fairly capable...

+1 for flex setup. The VF52 is a fairly capable turbo and midrange response is king imo in a low-moderate power street car. Some ethanol should happily see you into the mid to high 200hp range.
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