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05-05-2007, 04:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What are the little things I can do, to make the car run smoother, better and overall more economical without spending a small fortune?
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05-05-2007, 04:53 PM
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OR take out a bank loan and "MODTHECRAPOUTOFIT" and have some fun  :
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05-05-2007, 04:59 PM
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oh noes, whoosha you gonna give him bad ideas like blowers and exhaust systems.......
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05-05-2007, 05:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Australia
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Run some combustion chamber cleaner through it. The best one is unfortunately discontinued (AC Delco) but there's others out there. Helped mine a bit a while back.
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05-05-2007, 05:18 PM
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Hmm..the cheapest bang for buck is to drive past the bp ultimate pump, drive past shell premium range of fuel and just get vortex 98 fuel.I have found it the best bang for buck trick.
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05-05-2007, 06:53 PM
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tickford intake $35 K&N filter $100 regular maintenance priceless (sorry had to say that) although it starts to up the price i'd also recomend extractors and a car back system I like the redback 2.5" this will cost you about $800 for the 2 but well worth it
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05-05-2007, 07:09 PM
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yeah first on every AU owners list should be the BA XR6T snorkle or tickford one if you can find it.
K&N filter or similar spark plugs and leads, o2 sensor (when needed to be replaced), change oil regularly, check tyre pressure, check battery terminals, check power steering pump for leaks and fix NOW if there is. my economical mods included, BA airbox, tickford snorkle and K&N filter.....this got me from 550-750 at most once though in fuel econ thats with a manual though. now its usually around 500-600kms to a tank. and the rest of my car is stock. goodluck
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05-05-2007, 07:14 PM
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An o2 sensor has an operating life of approx 100,000 klms, so changing it can often give better running and more fuel efficient engine.
Injectors also get dirty and can give faulty spray patterns which can also affect power and economy, it is recommended injectors get cleaned every 80000-100000 klms
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05-05-2007, 08:24 PM
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06-05-2007, 08:20 AM
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Damm great tips guys, i am running out to get the K&N air filter right now. I assume i have the Tickford snorkle cause there is a Tickford symbol on mine.
Where should i look for the K&N filter? |
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06-05-2007, 12:09 PM
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06-05-2007, 12:13 PM
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just change it, you can get them for $55 + postage from ebay, for that you may as well just get a new one, chances are it hasn't been replaced
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06-05-2007, 12:35 PM
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Location: Driving my Tickford T3 Wagon in Sydney
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Change your fuel filter as well. Cheap and realatively easy to do.
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06-05-2007, 12:48 PM
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All good tips, also for the cost of a can of throttle body cleaner you can clean the throttle body and idle speed controller
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06-05-2007, 03:50 PM
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06-05-2007, 04:45 PM
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this was just listed on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com.au/K-N-Air-Filte...QQcmdZViewItem
it will save you a bit
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07-05-2007, 02:59 PM
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Blue to the bone!
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Thanks for that!
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19-05-2007, 03:45 AM
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Here's something to try. Using a spray can of the cheapest furniture polish you can find, spray all the door rubbers. Clean off any overspray and leave the doors open for 10/20 minutes, close them up then go for a drive. You will amazed how much quieter the body is. It feels like a luxury limo and also makes you realise how much the body flexes.
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19-05-2007, 04:21 AM
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Little things to make the car run better.
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