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Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 07-04-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 736
Posted By rspct
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-02-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,280
Posted By rspct
The TC is mainly there to keep the vehicle in...

The TC is mainly there to keep the vehicle in check on dirt and gravel roads. Wet roads somewhat as well.
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 15-02-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By rspct
Sold!!

Sold!!
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 11-02-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By rspct
SOLD!!

SOLD!!
Forum: For Sale (Cars Only) 09-02-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By rspct
Fs: My01 Wrx

SOLD!!
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 06-07-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,797
Posted By rspct
Dumped GC8 on Cedric St [SIKEM REX]

Hey guys,

There is a dumped (well it looks in pretty bad shape) green GC8 on the Cedric street onramp to the freeway.

Had a Perth-WRX sticker on it so I thought I'd post up.
Forum: Wanted 03-02-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 371
Posted By rspct
WTB: Standard GD wing (non sti)

Hi all,

I need a stock GD wing (non sti), preferably in premium silver.

Let me know if you have one lying around the place cos I just sheared one of the bolts off the original I had :(
...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 01-11-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,438
Posted By rspct
Dunno, I haven't actually tried transcoding...

Dunno, I haven't actually tried transcoding either as my PS3 is on a crappy ol CRT tv (terrible i know but the panel will have to wait till i get a new place). This means I prefer to watch my channel...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 28-10-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,438
Posted By rspct
Use nero mediahome which comes in the ultra...

Use nero mediahome which comes in the ultra editions from version 7 onwards. It will also allow you to transcode xvid/divx media on the fly to mp4.

WMP 11 also does media sharing but there is no...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 09-10-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,438
Posted By rspct
Gametraders in town allow you to buy a PS3 60GB...

Gametraders in town allow you to buy a PS3 60GB with three games of your choice, an extra controller and I think some BR movies for $1099.95 if that suits you...

Resistance fall of man actually...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 08-10-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,438
Posted By rspct
Correct, it is on the AU playstaion website as...

Correct, it is on the AU playstaion website as well.

http://www.playstation.com.au/news/newplaystation3.jhtml

Things that are missing though versus the current model is:
-Now only 2 USB ports...
Forum: Photography and Media 02-10-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,941
Posted By rspct
Yep, extension tubes are the way to go if you...

Yep, extension tubes are the way to go if you want that real close up magnification kind of shot. I hear that kenko make some good tubes for Canon/Nikon.

For best results you want a 85mm or longer...
Forum: Photography and Media 02-10-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,937
Posted By rspct
1GB tends not to last too long in a 10MP camera...

1GB tends not to last too long in a 10MP camera :) In RAW mode 10MP = ~100 Photos.

Oh and canon uses compact flash, Nikon uses SD for the 'prosumer' models (i.e. d40/x, d80 etc.) and CF (or dual...
Forum: Photography and Media 28-09-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,937
Posted By rspct
Have a look at the Nikon D40 or D40x as well. ...

Have a look at the Nikon D40 or D40x as well.

I ended up with the D40x myself and was originally considering a Canon 400D. Reason I chose the Nikon was due to the better ergonomics and the much...
Forum: Photography and Media 25-09-2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,390
Posted By rspct
Canon Powershot S5 if you don't mind the added...

Canon Powershot S5 if you don't mind the added size.

Added advantages are more optical zoom and more features to do those 'fancy shots'.

Have a browse on www.dpreview.com
Forum: Photography and Media 20-09-2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 335,328
Posted By rspct
Nice shot, but you should photoshop out your...

Nice shot, but you should photoshop out your bumper scratch ;)
Forum: Mechanicals 20-09-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,819
Posted By rspct
Yep, you are right. That is all I am trying to...

Yep, you are right. That is all I am trying to point out. I'm not arguing whether or not this 2.5" diff back section is better than 3", just that the explanation of why it is better is flawed.
Forum: Mechanicals 20-09-2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,819
Posted By rspct
Yeh, real accurate results there haha :rolleyes:...

Yeh, real accurate results there haha :rolleyes: . I agree that it would not be in the order of 1 psi difference... It is only a 1-2 m section of exhaust with half an inch difference...

The cat...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-09-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,819
Posted By rspct
I'm sorry but you can't break the laws of...

I'm sorry but you can't break the laws of thermodynamics just because you own a wrx ;)

You are just increasing the back pressure by going to 2.5" and an engine obviously likes a certain balanced...
Forum: Photography and Media 20-09-2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 335,328
Posted By rspct
I'm always up for some photo-driving :) Two of my...

I'm always up for some photo-driving :) Two of my favoured hobbies!
Forum: Mechanicals 17-09-2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,819
Posted By rspct
Agreed. They should of at least increased their...

Agreed. They should of at least increased their data space by doing a few more runs...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 07-09-2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,210
Posted By rspct
Stuck on a RIM?

Stuck on a RIM?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 06-09-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,210
Posted By rspct
Basically, if you can join an ISP with their own...

Basically, if you can join an ISP with their own ADSL2+ equipment in your exchange, it will be a lot better deal than any re-sold telstra ADSL due to profit margin difference.

So, enter your phone...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 06-09-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,596
Posted By rspct
There is an old saying... if it looks too good to...

There is an old saying... if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 05-09-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,698
Posted By rspct
Although it has a higher octane number, that is...

Although it has a higher octane number, that is not quite the end of the story.

A lower octane fuel is actually more explosive and has more energy, but tends to be more unpredictable when the A/F...
Forum: Photography and Media 24-08-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By rspct
Most people won't switch. I mean why would you if...

Most people won't switch. I mean why would you if you already have a nice array of glass. Your going to have to sell it all and then buy glass for the different brand. Once the person has made a...
Forum: Photography and Media 23-08-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By rspct
Some would say less megapix = less noise and...

Some would say less megapix = less noise and higher fps shooting.

It is also on par with the 1d, not so much the 1ds but that is 3 times the price almost.

Don't believe the MP myth :)
Forum: Photography and Media 23-08-2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By rspct
New AF-S Lenses are coming too: -AF-S...

New AF-S Lenses are coming too:

-AF-S 14-24mm and 24-70mm f2.8G
-AF-S 400 mm F2.8G ED VR
-AF-S 500 mm F4G ED VR
-AF-S 600 mm F4G ED VR
Forum: Photography and Media 23-08-2007, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By rspct
New Nikon D3 and D300

Pfft Canon 40d :)

http://nikonimaging.com/global/twoflagships/index.htm?cid=IJD78BJZIJ0
Forum: Photography and Media 21-08-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
Posted By rspct
Why would you do that? I'd wait for the Nikon...

Why would you do that? I'd wait for the Nikon press release first since you now have a set of lenses etc. already for your D70s.

The D200 is due for an update and then there are rumors floating...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 17-08-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,281
Posted By rspct
I'm waiting for that also, but I may lunge...

I'm waiting for that also, but I may lunge earlier when some other quality games come out like heavenly sword, COD modern warfare, Sega rally etc.

I believe GT5 is penciled in for q1 2008
Forum: Photography and Media 15-08-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,892
Posted By rspct
Probably a HDR shot pete... Heh, tell you...

Probably a HDR shot pete...

Heh, tell you what, if I had a lambo i'd probably be too afraid of rock chips and crap roads to take it outback... How many petrol stops did you make on the trip? :)
Forum: Mechanicals 09-08-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,535
Posted By rspct
stuffed syncros maybe?

stuffed syncros maybe?
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 08-08-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,592
Posted By rspct
Um, sell the 6spd for 6k and purchase a modified...

Um, sell the 6spd for 6k and purchase a modified auto? :)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 07-08-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,592
Posted By rspct
Any particular reason you are going down the...

Any particular reason you are going down the replica looks side of things?

In my opinion you would be better off spending the dosh from the seats/carpet/wing/scoop/badges etc on an ej207, quick...
Forum: Mechanicals 02-08-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,025
Posted By rspct
Personally I would rather this kind of mod being...

Personally I would rather this kind of mod being done through the ECU as an output of calculations rather than a magnification of a result...how do you know that the right fuel mix has been added to...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-08-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,751
Posted By rspct
What material is the exhaust made out of?...

What material is the exhaust made out of? Stainless or mild?

Basically the metal heats up from the exhaust and vibrates more freely producing more sound. One of the steels does it more than the...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-08-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,239
Posted By rspct
Huge misconception there, the temperature rise...

Huge misconception there, the temperature rise comes from compressing the air (Boyle's law) more so than heat transfer from the hot metal of the turbo itself. Having a cooler intake temperature helps...
Forum: Cosmetic 31-07-2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,185
Posted By rspct
They will fit but the bug dampeners will struggle...

They will fit but the bug dampeners will struggle to keep up. I recommend the konis to match or at the very least some sti struts.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 31-07-2007, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,028
Posted By rspct
Please tell me you are joking...

Please tell me you are joking...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 31-07-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,028
Posted By rspct
As long as they don't ruin the legacy/liberty...

As long as they don't ruin the legacy/liberty i'll be happy :)

My wrx is only a go-between step to a GT-B hoon wagon after buying a house!
Forum: Photography and Media 24-07-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 335,328
Posted By rspct
On the 4th picture, straighten the horizon in...

On the 4th picture, straighten the horizon in photoshop and it will look perfect!

But yeah good job on the snow pics, very hard to get proper exposure for snow... What kind of metering mode did...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 23-07-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,835
Posted By rspct
Sorry but I would never recommend a chrysler to...

Sorry but I would never recommend a chrysler to anyone. The engines might be ok but the build quality is like a chip packet and the suspension is less advanced than a trailer.
Forum: Photography and Media 23-07-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 700
Posted By rspct
Looks pretty cool. Let us know how it turns out.

Looks pretty cool. Let us know how it turns out.
Forum: Photography and Media 20-07-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3,547
Sticky: Photo Gallery
Views: 335,328
Posted By rspct
One way to keep your horizons straight is to line...

One way to keep your horizons straight is to line them up by eye with the top and bottom of your viewfinder. You can also use the AF point grid that sits in the 400D's viewfinder and many other...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-07-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,439
Posted By rspct
The only problem I can see with these types of...

The only problem I can see with these types of tests is that once the turbine is pumping its full boost, the limiting factor to the amount of air that is flowing through the intake is the turbine...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-07-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,706
Posted By rspct
This could definately be true. I'm just...

This could definately be true. I'm just explaining what will happen to back pressure if you decrease the piping diameter (it will rise).

As for what the optimum back pressure for an engine is, I...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-07-2007, 07:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,706
Posted By rspct
The velocity increase can be best described by...

The velocity increase can be best described by Bernoulli's Theorem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernoulli%27s_principle)

The effect on back pressure comes from the increase in frictional...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-07-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,706
Posted By rspct
Not etirely correct. The change in pressure is...

Not etirely correct. The change in pressure is largely due to the change in volume. The change in temperature is an adverse effect of this change in volume since the gas needs to exert work to...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-07-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By rspct
Don't stinge on tyres, it is the only thing...

Don't stinge on tyres, it is the only thing between you and the road. Even if you only do highway km's, there can always be a situation where you need the grip, even more so with a performance car.
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