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Forum: Complaints and Grievances 03-03-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,930
Posted By ZiN
Police can only act after receiving multiple...

Police can only act after receiving multiple reports, having more witnesses and video evidence helps. I think they can act on video evidence these days but I've never tried, my dash cam is usually...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 16-02-2018, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,373
Posted By ZiN
Thanks Patch I learnt a bunch, now I wonder if...

Thanks Patch I learnt a bunch, now I wonder if they're all aftermarket or a different domestic market.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 14-02-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,373
Posted By ZiN
Interesting I never heard of that before tell me...

Interesting I never heard of that before tell me more? Is yours one of a kind or did many my00 have orange indicators? Are the clear ones only on STi's? Do you know the build date?

p.s. IanJ I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 14-02-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,373
Posted By ZiN
my99 has orange indicators on the sides and back...

my99 has orange indicators on the sides and back not clear as in the my00. Keep in mind a 1998 might be a MY99, my '98 is. Model change over is start of Oct so if you want a my99 or my00 still look...
Forum: Loggers 14-02-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,981
Posted By ZiN
Thanks guys. If you'd like to know more just ask...

Thanks guys. If you'd like to know more just ask or pm, not sure how quickly I'll get back to you, been busy for a while.

Yeah you need to order them direct from their site.

Works well wiith a...
Forum: Introductions 25-08-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 950
Posted By ZiN
There's a wealth of knowledge on this site, do...

There's a wealth of knowledge on this site, do some solid research or speak with a reputable tuner to get recommendations. People on this site are not likely to help you with mods they consider...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-08-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,276
Posted By ZiN
I took too long to make up my mind and missed...

I took too long to make up my mind and missed out, looked really fun though.
Forum: Introductions 16-04-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,742
Posted By ZiN
I'm fairly new to the mod scene myself. If I can...

I'm fairly new to the mod scene myself. If I can change my springs myself you can change a fuel pump, it doesn't look that hard, just a little smelly and messy. It'll be easy.

As for the VF34 it...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 13-04-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 569,821
Posted By ZiN
spotted "RS FLASH" in Canning Vale, not moving on...

spotted "RS FLASH" in Canning Vale, not moving on an island in the middle of the road. I hope it's ok.
Forum: Mechanicals 27-03-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By ZiN
The ride is super firm, probably set a bit hard...

The ride is super firm, probably set a bit hard for daily use I might need to dial them down. Although for the most part you don't notice the stiff ride till you hit a sharp bump. Best setup I've had...
Forum: Mechanicals 26-03-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By ZiN
Just a update. Went for Kings lows...

Just a update.

Went for Kings lows apparently lows are stock height for a WRX anyway and the Kings standard height are for Impreza's. Also all the lows, supers, ultras are 30% harder than stock.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-03-2017, 10:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By ZiN
Kings Springs don't feel hard enough but maybe...

Kings Springs don't feel hard enough but maybe that's because I don't have working shocks. I'm wondering if I can get away with Kings Lows and still make it over bad shopping centre speed bumps but...
Forum: Mechanicals 18-03-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By ZiN
I already ordered the Koni's as I thought coil...

I already ordered the Koni's as I thought coil overs would be a bit harsh for a daily without rubber top mounts. To cancel them now would put people out too much I feel.

I don't mind too much...
Forum: Mechanicals 18-03-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,817
Posted By ZiN
Spring Advice for a GC8

TLDR: I need higher better performing springs than Kings Super Lows to go with Koni shocks. Advice appreciated on what will help me navigate both shopping centres and high speed corners, thanks.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 06-01-2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,603
Posted By ZiN
If the issue is caused by a worn wastgate...

If the issue is caused by a worn wastgate replacing or repairing the turbo should help. However if it's due to exhaust design and tune then it probably won't help. If you have a complete stock...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 02-01-2017, 09:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,503
Posted By ZiN
Can you click the learn more and take another...

Can you click the learn more and take another screen shot or tell me what it says?

Edit: Also is your Windows 10 fully up to date and are you one 64bit version of windows?

Edit2: Another thing...
Forum: Mechanicals 02-01-2017, 09:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,603
Posted By ZiN
Yeah mine happened after going to a turbo back 3"...

Yeah mine happened after going to a turbo back 3" with Hi Flow as well. I'm pretty sure mine is the same issue as yours Tony and it's either coming out the shaft or leaking past the wastegate.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 02-01-2017, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,603
Posted By ZiN
Sounds a bit like wastegate chatter, I've been...

Sounds a bit like wastegate chatter, I've been told that's what the issue is with my GC8 by MMS and it sounds similar to me. Mine occurs only in the middle throttle range while accelerating.

I've...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 01-01-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,503
Posted By ZiN
Would you like a hand to get Chrome back up and...

Would you like a hand to get Chrome back up and running?

What is happening when you try to download it, do you have a screen shot or error of the point at which it fails?

Have you removed all...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 15-12-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 951
Posted By ZiN
spec 04 I drove by you when I was getting KFC at...

spec 04 I drove by you when I was getting KFC at livingston a couple of months back, nice ride. Seems everyone in Canning Vale has a Rex.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-12-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,708
Posted By ZiN
Even the traffic cops don't like em, it's just...

Even the traffic cops don't like em, it's just revenue raising and politics. Do our votes even count when money is involved?

Edit: I think I saw it last night I think it's between Kenwick link and...
Forum: Introductions 29-11-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By ZiN
Greetings and Welcome. p.s. looks like if...

Greetings and Welcome.

p.s. looks like if you went uneven length headers you'd need a new turbo too. You'd probably loose a few horse power and it wouldn't spool at such low rpms. I haven't heard...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-11-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3,593
Views: 569,821
Posted By ZiN
LOL I saw them too, I was so tempted to buy one...

LOL I saw them too, I was so tempted to buy one even though I already have a lawn mower. Still tempted...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 05-10-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 234,680
Posted By ZiN
Perth is like the twilight zone :P

Perth is like the twilight zone :P
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 27-09-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 234,680
Posted By ZiN
Tell him he's dreaming.

Tell him he's dreaming.
Forum: Stock ECU Discussion 01-09-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,401
Posted By ZiN
All ecu's from 96' if you're referring to US...

All ecu's from 96' if you're referring to US domestic market. 02' to 06' you'll get varies levels of support in OBD2. However if you get something that supports Subaru Select Monitor, you should be...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 01-09-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Final update, idle issues were fixed by swapping...

Final update, idle issues were fixed by swapping to the previous version of ecutek. I'm quite happy with the end result.
Forum: Introductions 26-08-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,899
Posted By ZiN
Changing the tip (the end pipes sticking out of...

Changing the tip (the end pipes sticking out of the muffler) is more cosmetic than anything. You can get different sized silencers the diameter of the hole will determine how restrictive or quiet it...
Forum: Loggers 25-08-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,981
Posted By ZiN
Subaru Select Monitor on a MY99 WRX GC8 with Torque, FreeSSM and OBDKey

I wanted to check my boost just to make sure it was working as previously it had a boost leak and I just wanted to confirm it was still ok, I’d been advised it had been fixed and and probably the...
Forum: Introductions 25-08-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,899
Posted By ZiN
I'm new to the WRX so take my advice lightly but...

I'm new to the WRX so take my advice lightly but I drove one MY00 STi WRX with a silencer in it and it absolutely ruined the car, worse than stock. My MY99 WRX was much faster. Some silencers are...
Forum: Stock ECU Discussion 25-08-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,230
Posted By ZiN
Should do, you should email OBDkey and ask. It...

Should do, you should email OBDkey and ask. It should work on SSMII until CAN bus starts taking over.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-08-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Just an update. I got the Hitech installed...

Just an update.

I got the Hitech installed sounds and looks great, very happy. However resonator is only 7cm of the floor, although the stock exhaust would rub occasionally, car is quite low.
...
Forum: Wanted 14-08-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By ZiN
WTB GC8 Springs

I'm looking for GC8 Springs suitable for an MY99 WRX, as a stop gap measure before I get money for coil overs.

When I bought my car it was super low on king springs, I probably wouldn't of gone...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 04-08-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
I have the Hitech on it's way, due on Tuesday....

I have the Hitech on it's way, due on Tuesday. Stainless, 3 inch twin tip, turbo back and high flow cat.

They said there would be no drone and if there was they'd pay for shipping and I could...
Forum: Introductions 03-08-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By ZiN
http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals/6775-perth...

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/mechanicals/6775-perth-workshops.html

I found this thread helpful in picking a mechanic.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-08-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Had to go back and re-watch, looks like a lot of...

Had to go back and re-watch, looks like a lot of fun :P Loving the sounds.
I'd love to drive on that track one day.
Forum: Mechanicals 02-08-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,950
Posted By ZiN
I think even though you get used to it you should...

I think even though you get used to it you should have a gut feeling that it's roughly the same as it always was. I kinda went through the same things recently but I knew it wasn't the engine, mine...
Forum: Stock ECU Discussion 01-08-2016, 03:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,230
Posted By ZiN
I posted a reply yesterday but I had a link in it...

I posted a reply yesterday but I had a link in it so I hasn't appeared yet. I tried the cheap ones the elm chips don't work there's like 3 chips and only one might work and probably not with torque....
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 31-07-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,532
Posted By ZiN
Too much focus on being over the speed, rarely...

Too much focus on being over the speed, rarely focusing on bad drivers. We need less cameras and more cops on the road, but I guess that costs more.
Forum: Stock ECU Discussion 31-07-2016, 05:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,401
Posted By ZiN
For MY99 OBDKey works once put into SSM mode,...

For MY99 OBDKey works once put into SSM mode, torque only supports real time information in SSM mode not fault codes though. Haven't tried FreeSSM yet, but I'll do a full write up on how to get it...
Forum: Stock ECU Discussion 31-07-2016, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,230
Posted By ZiN
I've tried the vag cable it didn't work for me, i...

I've tried the vag cable it didn't work for me, i did a lot of research and getting something working for my MY99 GC8 is pretty hard, unless you upgrade your ECU.

However after a lot of research I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-07-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Thanks rexxxed 2.0 that sounds pretty mean :)...

Thanks rexxxed 2.0 that sounds pretty mean :) Probably louder than what I'm after. I'm after the more classic sound, however I like them all. In the end my partner wants me to try and cap the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-07-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Thanks for the info it helps a little, I forgot...

Thanks for the info it helps a little, I forgot your car is getting an upgrade :P
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-07-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Nice any chance I can come hear it sometime?

Nice any chance I can come hear it sometime?
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-07-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,677
Posted By ZiN
Another GC8 exhaust opinion thread - opinions wanted

I've done a bit of research most of it is a bit old now and I'm looking for an update and opinions before I drop possibly over $2k on an exhaust install.

Most of my decisions were based on the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 26-07-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,330
Posted By ZiN
I plan to keep it for years to come. It was nice...

I plan to keep it for years to come. It was nice when I got it's even nicer now.
It's in good hands :)

P.S. I do enjoy a bit of banter :p
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 23-07-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 51,717
Posted By ZiN
Your build threads were really cool :)

Your build threads were really cool :)
Forum: Mechanicals 22-07-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 311
Sticky: Perth Workshops
Views: 111,121
Posted By ZiN
I just tried STechnic because of this thread, I...

I just tried STechnic because of this thread, I thought they were so awesome I wrote a wall of text...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 22-07-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,330
Posted By ZiN
Thankyou STechnic and P-WRX for the Advice

Thanks to the recommendations here I went to STechnic for the first time. I had my clutch done, shifter assembly, rear diff service and all fluids replaced and many other things that needed doing.
...
Forum: Complaints and Grievances 31-05-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,503
Posted By ZiN
I was also on chrome, chrome isn't immune. But a...

I was also on chrome, chrome isn't immune. But a browser cache clear should fix any browser that it's repeating on.

I would say either the ad provider has a dodgy ad in their list they need to...
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