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Forum: Engine Swaps 01-22-2021, 07:36 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,207
Posted By johl
Mca traction mod will not help you with this...

Mca traction mod will not help you with this issue. I have the Mca mod in mine and it is purely designed for mid corner grip by changing the suspension geometry. So look elsewhere for a solution to...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-20-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 128,112
Posted By johl
I have had my verus hood vents installed for...

I have had my verus hood vents installed for almost 2 years now. I drive every day in all weather (it doesn’t snow where I live) and I also park in a garage when not in use.

I have had no issues...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-03-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By johl
Thank you very much for the links. These are all...

Thank you very much for the links. These are all very helpful when looking for a <50mm widebody.

I think with the watanabe wheels I have in mind the charge speed rear with todoroki front should...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-02-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,701
Posted By johl
Mild widebody

Hi guys,

I’ve been looking around for a mild widebody. I’m not a fan of rocket bunny and most wide body are way too large for what I want. Ideally I would like it less than +50mm. I do intend on...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-26-2020, 03:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 47,652
Posted By johl
If you search for an australian workshop called...

If you search for an australian workshop called “the 86 shop” they posted it on the 13th of May 2020. No link to a build thread but you can find the owner through the fb page of you have any questions
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2020, 04:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 47,652
Posted By johl
I’m not sure if it is still in production. ...

I’m not sure if it is still in production.

There is a modified kit using a Garrett g-25-660 making 400kw. It has gone through a full build and raised compression to 13.5-1 and is run by a motec...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-06-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Verus hood vents installed. What a great mod this...

Verus hood vents installed. What a great mod this is. The templates provided are perfect and it really was a bolt on mod. Another great product from verus. I really would like a street rear diffuser...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-30-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 28,814
Posted By johl
It’s been a fantastic build and I look forward to...

It’s been a fantastic build and I look forward to see what you have got planned for your next car. I just wish I had a chance to buy your trd steering wheel.

Best of luck
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Changed out the front fogs for frs items so now...

Changed out the front fogs for frs items so now they match my grill. And I also added some rubber around the verus carbon marker deletes

http://i67.tinypic.com/vxhxky.jpg
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2019, 03:12 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Had some parts turn up from verus and...

Had some parts turn up from verus and ft86speedfactory. I will go about installing them next week but here is a pic of the louvres sitting on my hood

http://i68.tinypic.com/fnd8qh.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-03-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
I will also be moving the turbo intake to the...

I will also be moving the turbo intake to the front bumper fog light location
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-03-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
So plans change pretty quickly. Took it in for a...

So plans change pretty quickly. Took it in for a service and identified I need to replace the verus rear toe arm spherical bearing as there is excessive play. Also for some reason the inside of the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-31-2019, 02:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
So it’s been a few months and 10 000km since I...

So it’s been a few months and 10 000km since I got my turbo kit installed and I’m still loving it. No problems at all so far and I drive it a lot. I think my throwout bearing is making some noise so...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-24-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 315,063
Posted By johl
I always loved the pearl white used on the Toyota...

I always loved the pearl white used on the Toyota jzx100 chaser. I believe it is paint code 044
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-19-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 78,838
Posted By johl
I’m not sure if you I have answered this...

I’m not sure if you I have answered this previously but are you going install a roll cage with side intrusion bars now that you have carbon doors?
Forum: Forced Induction 01-10-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,177
Posted By johl
I have a video of my kit from the cabin but for...

I have a video of my kit from the cabin but for some reason tinypic won’t upload the file
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-10-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Yeh that’s correct. Power feels perfect. Not too...

Yeh that’s correct. Power feels perfect. Not too much so you can still drive at ten tenths and not worry about lifting the accelerator.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-10-2019, 01:03 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 46,343
Posted By johl
I’m only running 7psi I think it is. I still need...

I’m only running 7psi I think it is. I still need to install my defi boost gauge. How much boost and power has yours made?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-09-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 46,343
Posted By johl
I just got car back from getting the hks turbo...

I just got car back from getting the hks turbo kit installed and tuned and now the reservoir caps really stand out because they are yellow. Yours look fantastic and really fit the theme of your car...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-09-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
http://i67.tinypic.com/2cffklw.jpg ...

http://i67.tinypic.com/2cffklw.jpg


http://i63.tinypic.com/2cxamjb.jpg

The red line is standard but it was in the wrong gear so the overall power figure for the red line is inaccurate. On a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-09-2019, 03:51 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
I just picked up my car and took it for a short...

I just picked up my car and took it for a short drive home. I’m really happy with the kit and power delivery. It’s exactly what I was after for my car.

I’ll get around to posting pics and the...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-08-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,203
Posted By johl
I chose the hks turbo kit because it starts...

I chose the hks turbo kit because it starts spoiling around 3000rpm and is at full boost by 4000rpm. This allows me to drive around town off boost 90% of the time as this car is my daily. But when I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-05-2019, 07:02 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Thanks mate. Just about the only thing left is to...

Thanks mate. Just about the only thing left is to find a steering wheel just like yours
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-04-2019, 02:44 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
My tuner had a map they spent 1.5 days on with...

My tuner had a map they spent 1.5 days on with their first hks turbo kit but he used a standard front and over pipe. The tuner wasn’t happy with how that map performed on my car so he needs to wait...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-02-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 21,431
Posted By johl
Why build the motor to only then run 9 psi? The...

Why build the motor to only then run 9 psi? The standard motor will handle that just fine for some time. Even if/when the motor does decide it has had enough you could probably buy 2-3 replacement...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-28-2018, 12:23 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,177
Posted By johl
Your build definitely helped my decision. Other...

Your build definitely helped my decision. Other than what you have posted there isn’t a lot of information out there.

I’ve had a baseline dyno run done and will post both the before and after...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-27-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 59,177
Posted By johl
Mine is mostly installed and will be tuned next...

Mine is mostly installed and will be tuned next week.


http://i65.tinypic.com/2wmpd2t.jpg


http://i63.tinypic.com/ayua1f.jpg


http://i63.tinypic.com/28cox38.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-27-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
I went to go see where the workshop is up to....

I went to go see where the workshop is up to. They were welding in the cat and then it was onto final assembly and fluids. The workshop is closed until 2nd of January after today so that is when it...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-27-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
I will try and make time to drop by the workshop...

I will try and make time to drop by the workshop today to see how things are going. I’m just as eager to get this thing back and see the results
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2018, 01:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,491
Posted By johl
Most of the parts have arrived and the gearbox...

Most of the parts have arrived and the gearbox has been removed. Also baseline dyno run has been completed for a good before and after comparison.


http://i64.tinypic.com/4j18co.jpg
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