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CraigH

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  1. Happy Birthday CraigH!

  2. Did you have to swap the pulley - did that require any special tools ?
  3. excellent, I know I wont take ti one dealer cause they dont fix anything under warrenty <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mine had the tapping noise, mostly when cold and turned out to be a manifold/exhaust connection needing tightening. Once I was able to get the dealer to hear it they fixed it fine
  4. I must say I have found this thread and few like it recently as deteriating to pathetic state. Nick is not a software expert, he is a tuner, and one who tries very hard. He seemed to me to be describing what happened under two different installs of the SCT software. Working in software we often see the effect of incomplete or errored installs or upgrades that do not fully do their job. Often the software acts in ways we have never seen but you dont discount the user before fully investigating the issue. He probably should remove it all and install again to ensure it is set up correctly but that would assume he has the time. I think if we had a bit less of the attempts to undermine people and a bit more listening to what is being said or written (street Tuner and others) we would all benefit more from the experience.
  5. PBR told me they make them for Ford but cant sell them direct
  6. Not necessarily better but different. I am not loosing the XR6-T it’s too nice to get rid of. Am getting one of the last Monaro's CV8-Z. Heresy for some but I think I will have 2 of the nicer locally produced cars :-) Regards Craig
  7. I would not mind having a DYNOWOG tune, however I am booked in to Jakes in a week or so to have one. Am using the standard 8psi at present. Was trying to get all any repairs, mods etc done before week of 25th when my new car arrives and this one goes to my wife. Regards
  8. Thanks for the advice I have spoken to PBR before as they supply the Genuine Ford part but when I went back to get a part no: got 2 duifferent stories ,one siad I could but the rotors (with straight grooves) sepeately then one last week said no, only in full kits at this stage. I ordered a set of DBA rotors yesterday. I got the XS version (Grooves and cross drilled). Repco in Canberra were $70 a rotor cheaper than Supercheap. I could not find them for sale on the web but I did not look hard. As for pads the Hawke Performace ceramic or the RB74 pads both sound like good choices. Less dust would be good. Regards
  9. Ford Rotors $675 each DBA 6x6 $262 each DBA XS $295 each From Repco As for Brake pads I have not found a seller yet
  10. Hi I have the Ford performance brake package and the rotors have worn heavily. I can replace the rotors with DBA 42104's (either 6x6 or XS) for less than half the ford rotor price. Also the guy at DBA recommended Hawke Brake pads (Ceramic) as they worked well and produced a lot less dust. What has been your experience with these replacement, or do you have better choices ? Any advice Thanks Craig
  11. Hi Lightningxr6t I have recently changed from my APS Unichip to the Flash unit and I must say even without a custom tune yet I am impressed. Yes I got the traction problem in the wet on the first day but I was giving it a bit. I have found the 8psi tune to be farly good with a little bit of surging but overall a much more ballanced tune than with the APS. Regards Craig
  12. I am considering Continental tyres as a replacement for the Dunlop 9000s. ContSportContact 2 approx 5-600$ Was very impressed with them on other cars, good grip and quiet. Anyone else tried them ? Reg Craig
  13. From GoAuto 5 speed auto is only available with the 190kw upmarket motor. Probably for more expensive models and at a premium price All have less torque than ford NA 6. All others get same 4speed auto as now. No worrd on 8's but probably stay same as now.
  14. Agree with MS700 take them to what is now Qucik Fit in Queenbeyan. They specialised in this stuff when Ray owned it and I believe that's why QF bought him out. They have a great reputation and team and can pretty much repair almost any damage. Will look like new when they are done. Regards Craig
  15. Well mine is fitted as per the GaugeWorks instructions and I agree their t-piece and clamps wont be the weak link in the Brake Booster line. I also did lots of checking on the internet following reading this thread earlier and found many kits that advised using the brake boost line. I am sure it could be plumbed in differently and will wait to hear back from some who are more wise in thsi area before I change it. Would like to know if it an issue of safety and if it is it what is the issue exactly. Lots of bad comments but not a lot of detail :-) Regards
  16. Turbo4wd & Peter I think the Dyno day at C&V showed why you need to do the proper tune. The base car was a very strong example of an Xr6-t and when fitted with the UNICHIP and standard interceptor maps produced great power, however was very much on the lean side and would be unwise to leave it that way. So after some remapping power came down but the air fuel was at safe levels. One thing I got out of the day in Sydney was that there are lots of limiting factors with the T and they need to be considered as a whole and in the correct or appropriate order. There is heaps of people with opinions on this but if you consider it in steps of ECU, injectors, exhaust, fuel delivery etc etc it is very effective....all depends what you want as an end point. The other thing is that in many ways the UNICHIP is a leveller for many cars, it will have the effect of compensating for some of the variations in production T's that are out there. My humble opinion. Peter, Lok and others... keep answering the questions...thanks
  17. Yes indeed a top day. The APS guys are on the ball. The thorough engineering approach to their kits was very impressive. C&V also running a very good operation. Thanks to all.
  18. I will be there as well Peter...Thanks
  19. Mine is CH-333. Saw what I think was Cro's car at Domain today and it is a "Marvel of Gaffer Tape" Sorry to see that. Had my front bar resprayed in the first couple of months due to a copers log in a carpark. I would recommend Craig Hall in Philip if you have not already chosen
  20. Craig Hall in Woden resprayed my front bar and did a great job. Tony Farugia in Fyshwick is also top rate. Craig
  21. CraigH

    Attn: Canberians

    Telstra Bigpond ISDN is now a similar price to adsl. They droped the prices a while back so you dont get charged the huge per minute charges. Something like $110 a month for 1gig plan with unlimited time on line and no connection charges. I have had it for a while as I could not het ADSL or fibre. 128k is a lot better than dial up.
  22. CraigH

    Attn: Canberians

    Come on Mick...Canberra is not bad at all. The climate is fine...Hot but no humidity, and great in winter whenb there is no wind....:-) As for driving to Tumut for Fun...well..."say no more" Asfor Foxtel Pay TV, Cro, you will find the satelite picture quality far better than Fox cable used in most capital cities as it is a digital service. Keep in mind that Foxtel will also be revamping their services towards March with many more channels and a fully end to end digital delivery for all subscribers. Regards
  23. The body parts are made by C2R, part of UP Industries...try 1300767867. May however only be available to DJR. Let me know as I like it as well....
  24. Thanks Peter The question wa smore about stealth fitment and where you tapped the harness as doing it near the factory computer it is easily seen...(to a trained eye) However the harness plug option is fantastic. Will make my decision on that alone. Could remove it at will by removing the harness plugs and no visible sign on system mod. Will be watching for availability in new year. (strange...I seem to recall typing this yesterday) Thanks
  25. hypnodoc Did you ever do your comparison of Xr8 Airbox and 56 Mainline style ? Regards
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