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Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
v8 and tt
Posts: 70
Reg: 01-2008
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hey guys recently just got ahold of a uzz31 soarer
mods:
custom body kit
custom leather retrim
lowered
exuast.
aftermarket steering wheel
18 chrome wheels.
Needs a bit of TLC, car orginally from NSW.
Has the common alternator/power steering pump problem so iv been told, but the battery i chucked in came up with no warning signs so ill have to double check that at a mechanics to see if charging/drawing amps.
Will the pits want the factory wheels and airbag steering wheel on there? or will they let that slide or be able get permits for it.
Now to workshops (yes i did a search but the findings were a bit outdated and nothing too specific) and regarding the "Good workshops in wa" thread, i only noticed 3 performance shops mentioned. No performance mods will be yet as such so i dont want to pay the higher rates they generally attract. Just need the general fix ups/mechanical work needed. Also they tend to be very hard to book in/contact and sometimes arent too enthuisatic about general mechanical work.
So what workshops would be keen on going through the process of helping me take this through the pits and that know their stuff! I dont want to get ripped off and dont want mechanics poking around charging me double becuase they dont know the toyota soarer very well.
Sometimes the process can be a lengthy one so a friendly/patient/soarer expert would be great.
I live in north fremantle, but the car is garaged in bentley so somewhere between those areas is fine.
cheers
jesse. |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 6
Reg: 06-2007
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Sounds nice, pics please.
Dude, I've been getting my work done by Joe (sorry don't know last name) whom I got hold of through Regan at Distinctive Auto's. He works out of Distinctive as well but is up in Wangarra, but well worth the trouble of getting the car up there. Can't fault his work, knows about soarers inside and out, is well priced and does a fantastic job. He looks after your car and you and is a great source of information, He put a supercharger on my 31 over christmas and I havn't had a lick of problem with it. I LOVE MY CAR!!! 
His number is 0408935700
Other people will surely have their own mechanics they swear by and I rarely pedastool someone but as far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong with Joe. In fact Regan at Distinctive's is very knowledgable and helpful as well.
Well good luck with it, I look forward to seeing the car when it's on the road.
Peace out |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2244
Reg: 04-2006
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Jesse, im about to rego my QLD plated car.
I have regoed 2 V8s from interstate so perhaps i could help.
Hollywood Joe at DCI is brilliant for he has also spent a fair bit of time on my last V8.
If you dont fix the power steering pump it will cost you $650+ for a new alternator within the next week. |
Leon Wright
Goo Roo
WA
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1043
Reg: 08-2006
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You will need a Factory Wheel for sure, it's actually illegal and you can be fined something like up to $11,000 for not having the air bag wheel fitted.
Something I was looking into and was told that I really didn't want to be in that position! |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2246
Reg: 04-2006
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I have a 94 V8 and i dont have a factory fitted SRS steering wheel, hence i dont have SRS airbags.
If you dont have a factory fitted wheel you 'might' be ok. Its a 1991 year car and back then SRS was an option. Hardly any pit inspectors at the DPI will know. |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 74
Reg: 01-2008
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Adam Peterson wrote on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 10:28 am:Jesse, im about to rego my QLD plated car.
I have regoed 2 V8s from interstate so perhaps i could help.
that would great mate! any experiences/info would be helpful.
Car did come from NSW, but not regoed anymore.
also just got off the phone to joe, seems like a top bloke, and hopefully will see my soarer soon.
also has anyone had any experiences with the aftermarket 140amp alternators you see on luxurymods.com ?? |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2251
Reg: 04-2006
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Joe also advised me as to what needs to be done to make your car pass at the pits.The crew at DCI are always very helpful !
Jesse, where are you located? |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 8
Reg: 06-2007
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JOE IS A  TOP BLOKE |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 76
Reg: 01-2008
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Jesse Swallow wrote on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 12:11 am:I live in north fremantle, but the car is garaged in bentley so somewhere between those areas is fine.
still trying to figure out how to drop the car off and get back.
Also been following you with the whole emission test debacle you went through with your soarer.
Has put me off getting my 1uzfe ma61 supra (adaptronic/itbs/headers/5speed) engineered for awhile until they get more experienced at it. |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 77
Reg: 01-2008
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Pics as requested. Car was stuck in the garage (keys left in another house) so will have to excuse the pictures, but these teasers will have to do until i get some better ones up.
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Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2252
Reg: 04-2006
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Mate go ahead with the 1uz conversion for the supra, make the mod list and take it over the pits. Chances are you wont need the emissions test. I just got conned into having one done where it wasnt close to necessary. |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 78
Reg: 01-2008
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adam, supra has been up and running for awhile now. Was regoed, then got a yellow and when i went to the pits i had to submit the MOD approval form where engineering and emissions testing are both requested, doh! |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 9
Reg: 06-2007
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Hey Jesse,
If you need someone to follow you up to take you back home, I'll do it.
Weekdays are out for following you up, I can still pick you up from there, but by the time I get to your place after work will be too late.
Otherwise I could follow you up on a saturday. If the car runs, then get a day pass from the licensing centre. It'll cost you money though....
Otherwise if you're really stuck, I may (that is may) be able to borrow a mates car trailer and dad's navara to tow it.
Nice buy dude, I like the kit on it. You wouldn't want to take the car back to original stock and give me the kit by any chance???  |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2255
Reg: 04-2006
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My mod form is currently pending approval. Its been over a week now. I dont know about your chances with the IM240 though, as im sure you remember the crap i got dragged through.
Put those bling diamond Lexus badges on it and it will glide through hehe. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 4449
Reg: 09-2005
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Jesse Swallow wrote on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 08:59 pm:still trying to figure out how to drop the car off and get back.
You can get temporary permit's over the phone from the Licensing Dept. for pennies a pop.
Adam Bednarczyk wrote on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 09:05 am:Other people will surely have their own mechanics they swear by
I think on these forums these other mechanics you refer to all go by some variation of "Hollywood Joe" =P |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 81
Reg: 01-2008
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Adam Bednarczyk wrote on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 10:35 am:If you need someone to follow you up to take you back home, I'll do it.
thats very generous of you! what day can i take you up on this offer....dropping me off back in bentley isnt a problem?
Callum Finch wrote on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 03:51 pm:You can get temporary permit's over the phone from the Licensing Dept. for pennies a pop.
will most likely be path i will take, just hoping the battery will last the trip. (will fully charge it before) - then there was the problem of getting back to bentley, though looks like adam might can solve that issue... |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 10
Reg: 06-2007
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Yeah no worries mate, Bently is fine. Can do it Saturday if that suits you? Have you got jumper leads?, if not let me know and I'll make sure I've got some on board, just in case you need a buzz on the way up. Might have to change me number plate to read "MUZZ". Get it??? Oh, forget it...
I'll send you a PM with my contact details, just let me know when you wish to do it. |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2265
Reg: 04-2006
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Woot 
I got my letter back from the DPI yesterday stating they have accepted my mod list BUT.. wait for it, they can not give complete acceptance because now they want me to send the car off to a registered mechanic for a mod engineers report.
For •••• sake!! what next ?    |
Ali Saeed
TryHard
WA
V8 Limited
Posts: 452
Reg: 09-2007
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if you guys are doing it this saturday, i might come along, make it a mini cruise |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 12
Reg: 06-2007
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I'm happy making it a mini cruise (I might see if I can get my wheel alignment redone whilst up there. Had to put a new tyre on (put 4 brand spankers on chrissie time, but punctured one last week) and now it is out to sh#t again. I think the guys who put the tyre on for me near my work stuffed the tyre balancing as well. Not Happy Jan...
Just got to see when Jesse's ready to take his car up Ali. I might even go up Sat anyway.
Adam Peterson, what mods are you trying to get cleared? |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2273
Reg: 04-2006
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Adam,
these:
Vortech V1 Supercharger
Front Mount Intercooler
Bosch 040 in-tank pump
Adaptronic Stand alone ECU
MV 1.5 shift kit
Battery in the boot
Rush SC extractors
LS400 big brakes
Maltech braided lines all round
PWR transmission cooler |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 82
Reg: 01-2008
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i would of taken it today if i could of (and the help of adam)
ill have to ask joe if hes even open on saturday?!
let you guys know asap, be good to meet a few of the boys.
edit - just got off the phone to joe then, had a good luagh about the mini cruise idea - the car can be dropped off on saturday beteween 9 - 2 but joe wont be there
otherwise its next week sometime?
also i wouldnt seperate the kit (needs bit of tlc anyways) i would just sell the car for 5kono as is...otherwise its off to get worked on. |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 14
Reg: 06-2007
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Saturdays good for me. 8 am your place? |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 83
Reg: 01-2008
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ooo 8am, tis a bit early, shop doesnt even open up till 9, and he is there till 2 (not joe - the other guy) it is saturday after all :p
More then welcome to make it a mini cruise if you want to meet in bentley, i have a long drive way, so could fit 4 or 5 cars to park up before we leave...then after get some maccas or something? haha.
plan = get permit, charge battery over night and hope for the best!
Adam Peterson wrote on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - 12:06 pm:I got my letter back from the DPI yesterday stating they have accepted my mod list BUT.. wait for it, they can not give complete acceptance because now they want me to send the car off to a registered mechanic for a mod engineers report.
i thought everything was all good after they passed you with the emissions test? or you havent done the engineering side of things yet? |
Ali Saeed
TryHard
WA
V8 Limited
Posts: 453
Reg: 09-2007
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let me know so i can be there |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 15
Reg: 06-2007
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Yeah, I'm happy whatever time. Just let me and Ali (and whoever else wants to come along for a ride)know what time at your place and where it is.
Also if there is anything you need on the day, let us know.
Looking forward to meeting a couple of other Soarer nuts. |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 16
Reg: 06-2007
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Hey Adam P
Just noticed your '31 is a 94 as well. Nice one, Pretty rare year dude.
You gonna join us Sat?
300rwkw??? fwark!!! Droooool... Those Rush extractors are wicked eh? I got a set on mine to go with my blower. Got to finnish the exhaust though (even though I do like the sound of the extractors with the rear mufflers removed) and still only running the factory ECU and Injectors. Only dyno'd 223hp on 6psi when we checked the tune. Waiting for more money to continue my fantasy.
Nice photo's on your page... where's your car though??? |
Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Supercharged & Intercooled V8
Posts: 2275
Reg: 04-2006
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Mine made 315hp @ wheels prior to some ecu tuning at the Emissions test. I havent any pics because i havent taken any yet - and im a part time photographer !
Jesse, im looking into the engineers report as the previous owner took the car to one in Brissy. Then i wonder what next.
Also, for saturday, i'll see how i go |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 17
Reg: 06-2007
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I know how it is... never enough time in the day, never enough days in the week (just one more weekend day would be nice, lol).
Well hope to see you there, if not, then next time, who knows, miight see you out on the road somewhere. My car can normally be seen every weekday from Tonkin Hwy between Kelvin Rd lights and the Maddington Rd overpass bridge northbound on the left where the sign boards and truck & trailers are. Not that you asked
Take it easy |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 18
Reg: 06-2007
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Got some bad news for Sat. I couldn't get my car booked in for the wheel alignment any later then 9:30, and I really need to get it done. Still Keen to Follow you up, If leaving your place around 8:30 is too early, then I should be able to get back to your place (Jesse) by around 11:30.
Would that suit you better? |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 86
Reg: 01-2008
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ok, 11:30 it is i guess (might be a better turnout with this time, if there is one at all haha), where are you getting your wheel alignment done though? not double backing are you?
not too to keen on publicly posting my address.
email me for those who are interested.
star_of_jesse@hotmail.com
cant see needing anything, though if the battery runs flat might need to swap with someone else mid way, but hopefully it will make the trip.
everyone up for a feed afterwards? |
Jesse Swallow
Tinkerer
W.A
uzz31, 1uzfe ma61.
Posts: 88
Reg: 01-2008
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ok guys, Adam had a smart idea of a meetup point that would be close to my house instead of emailing my address to everyone interested, so here it is. Pretty much follow queen st as it turns into a small carpark where we cant meet/park up. See the map below.
Meet up at 11:30 - then when we are all ready to cruise, head up to 26 Berriman Drive Wangara, where ill be dropping off my soarer for joe at DCI for him to look at next week.
Big thanks again to adam for the kind offer to drop me back home. Much appreciated .
Now once thats done maybe we could either grab something to eat and have a yarn/keep cruising/or head our seperate ways.
Since its short notice and i dont have a cruise map available i vote for a lunch and a get to know eachother.
whos keen? |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 19
Reg: 06-2007
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Yeup, lunch and a natter sounds good.
Jesse, have you checked your windscreen wipers are working at all? 
Just a thought...
Well, everyone knows where we are meeting and where we are going, so hopefully we'll get a few drop ins. |
Ty Mackay
DieHard
WA
Soarer TT 1jz-gte
Posts: 547
Reg: 01-2009
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dont mind! what date did u have in mind? |
Adam Bednarczyk
Tinkerer
Western Australia
94 GT-LTD
Posts: 20
Reg: 06-2007
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It's happening this Saturday (tomorrow) dude. |
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