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by archangel62
Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:11 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Air conditioner pump leaking
Replies: 2
Views: 6038

Air conditioner pump leaking

Hey all, My air con pump/compressor is leaking. I've taken it to a shop and they've told me it'll cost $900 to have it "remanufactured" because they can't find a replacement. First of all, does anyone know the model number on the green sticker on the back? Mine's at the shop so I don't hav...
by archangel62
Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:39 pm
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

Bit of an update, much to my frustration, my picture hosting site has carked it, so most of the media in this thread is gone... But on a positive note, my exhaust header finally cracked badly where I'd welded it up. Why is that a good thing? Well, for ages I've been meaning to put the aftermarket EC...
by archangel62
Thu Dec 12, 2013 11:47 am
Forum: Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Topic: Suspension Specs.
Replies: 10
Views: 8324

After giving that a quick look, I reckon the HBL would have better turn-in at the cost of slightly more oversteer, based on the swaybar sizing. The HBL would also be slightly more linear in the back end, based on rear shock absorber valving and a slightly less progressive springrate, although it'd c...
by archangel62
Wed Dec 11, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Topic: Steering Rack Movement
Replies: 15
Views: 17087

This would be it I reckon:
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Unfortunately the mob that did half of my picture hosting threw in the towel, so now most of my picture links are broken :(
by archangel62
Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Topic: Custom springs
Replies: 24
Views: 24871

FYI people, the Koni finder lists the following: Under "GM Australia (Holden)" > "Piazza" > "Piazza YB 04.86-90" Classic Front, red in colour: 80-2275 Classic Rear, red in colour: 80-2233SP1 Sport Front, colour not listed: 82-1886 However, I've just emailed the primary ...
by archangel62
Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

Haha thanks! Yeah, Ringwood's a very tight track, so understeer is frequent, especially on the uphill when you're hard on the throttle. Right from the first start, my Piazza had Koni Reds up front which are very tough compared to the crud on the back, which encouraged understeer, though it stabilise...
by archangel62
Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

It's okay, I offered the tuner I'm going through the choice of either Megasquirt or Microtech, but he chose the Microtech, so I'm sure he's used to them and will know what he's doing. I may consider Delco on the G180W later on, or Megasquirt. EDIT: So I've done a better comparison of the two throttl...
by archangel62
Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:48 am
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

Yeah no dramas there - this Microtech actually came on a G180W Gemini I bought for parts (the car was a mess, dents, multi-coloured and poor interior, and it'd blown a head gasket, but it had the Volvo 4-pot and ventilated BMW E30? discs upgrade, and the twincam). The G180W has a Variable Reluctor t...
by archangel62
Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:56 am
Forum: Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Topic: Custom springs
Replies: 24
Views: 24871

Ahh yes, that's handy to know! My current rear shocks would be about 520mm I'd say. They're NOT factory though, someone's put them in there at some stage and they're not amazing. Fine for driving to the shops, disappointing for anything fun. Having said that, my measurements were pretty vague, as th...
by archangel62
Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

The throttle body could also be off of a 4ZE1, I'm not sure - but it's identical besides the larger butterfly being bigger. I'll have a look at one of my other twincams when I get around to my TE Gemini twincam build - it's wrapped in about five bin bags at the moment to shield it from the elements!...
by archangel62
Tue Oct 01, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Show room
Topic: My black forged Piazza
Replies: 137
Views: 102107

Bahahaha guilty as charged! It was banked up for miles ahead and no-one let me change lanes til then... Ahh well lmao I'll have pics of the car up soon... Aaaaand hillclimb and roadtrip videos should be up within a week, I'll link them in this thread! So, bit of an update, I recently bought some Koy...
by archangel62
Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Suspension, Wheels and Tires
Topic: Custom springs
Replies: 24
Views: 24871

Just another little update for reference here, I bought some lowered springs from Eyecon, they're a reasonable amount tougher than stock and lower too (maybe 20mm vertical tyre to guard gap), to keep these captive, the rear shock's maximum extension must be no more than 500mm. 480mm would be better ...
by archangel62
Mon Sep 30, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: Drivetrain - Motors, Turbos etc..
Topic: Power drops significantly at 4500rpm
Replies: 9
Views: 10278

Bugle - the vac source was good, it's now re-routed into the pressure reg and runs well. I'm guessing whatever switches it (ie ECU) isn't right or isn't behaving itself. Regardless, this will do the job until the car gets its big overhaul and new turbo. As it is, I'm using exhaust concrete (eww) to ...
by archangel62
Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Drivetrain - Motors, Turbos etc..
Topic: Power drops significantly at 4500rpm
Replies: 9
Views: 10278

FIXED IT! Ahahaha ooohhh dear... So of the three fuel pressure regs (AFAIK), one of of them had the vac line hooked up wrong. The lower of the two regs on the driver's side shock tower, I had the vac line hooked up to the tiny black cube near the cruise control etc. This is how I'd seen it on other ...
by archangel62
Thu Sep 12, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: Audio and Electronics
Topic: Power windows
Replies: 11
Views: 11123

Thank you both for your prompt and helpful replies! What would I do without you lot. Oh that's right, burn it... lol!

Anyway, I've PM'd Wedgenut, failing that I'll trawl eBay. Hopefully I can get this damn window sorted...