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Alex Barbieri
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31

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 Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 11:10 pm, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi everyone, I've been lurking here for a while now and I've finally got myself a soarer.

Its an ultra rare green uzz31. or as i'm calling it, clone #1759.

I looked for about 6 months specifically for a soarer and spent far too much time on this site. Thanks to everyone who contributes to the info base here- it put me in the position where I knew more about the car than most of their owners did. Doug down at sports and luxury is an absolute legend, he was a huge help too.

I'm really happy with it so far, its got a LSD and one of the best sounding exhausts you will ever hear. I've changed it this morning from a straight through resonators on the end setup to a straight through mufflers on the end system- not as loud but the best burble and crackle i've heard in a long time.

I'll give it a wash tomorrow and get some pics up, i think i'll even do a youtube vid for the sound.

Until then, if anyone knows how the hell to get my fuel gauge working it would be much appreciated- it blinks like its full for about 5 mins, then shows empty (i've filled it up, but nothing changes). Gonna give the ECU reset a go tomorrow.
Andrew Oils
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 - UZZ31- Limited

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 Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 11:19 pm, by:  Andrew Oils (Sc400_au) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hi..I'm looking to do something 'mild' with my exhaust for now..When you say you got the "straight through mufflers on the end system"..You mean,you have removed the mid section "mufflers/resonators"? so that only the rear section mufflers remain?
Adrain Parsons
TryHard
Qld
JZZ30 tt

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 Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 11:20 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex sounds like you have a good one!! cant wait to see the pics.
Alex Barbieri
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 08:39 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
That's right Andrew, I'll take some pics of that as well. I knew bugger all about cars six months ago so excuse my terminology if its wrong. Its 2.5" cat back, with two separate pipes that go straight through to mufflers on the end. They're not the stock standard mufflers either.

I'll have to get a sound clip for you too.
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:34 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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Thats the old resonators I took off yesterday. Next job is to get those tips fixed up.
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:37 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Plenty of dish too.


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Just did an ECU reset, gearbox seems to be sorted, fuel gauge still not working. Nothing happens when I press the fuel button either...
Glen Muller
Tinkerer
Victoria
V8 Soarer UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:42 am, by:  Glen Muller (Doom_and_gloom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex Barbieri wrote on Saturday, January 19, 2008 - 11:10 pm:

sports and luxury



That's where my Soarer came from - complianced 1996. I see they put Lexus badges on yours too!

Welcome to the world of the Soarer! Got yourself a neat-looking ride there mate.
Andrew Oils
Tinkerer
NSW
V8 - UZZ31- Limited

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 10:47 am, by:  Andrew Oils (Sc400_au) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks Alex. Yes, I like the wheels, but the current exhaust (not original as you probably know) looks very..."wrong”?. Whatever you do, get your exhaust guy to make sure those new cannon replacements sit right in the middle of the exhaust arches. Nothing devaluates the rear look of your car more, than exhaust tips being off centre with the skirt arches.
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 11:20 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Those cannons just came off for the roadworthy because it was just too loud. The new mufflers (on in that picture) sound much better, just have to get some proper tips put on it now. Those piddly little things hanging off centre is really bugging me, but I'll have to wait a bit to fix them up.
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 11:57 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=RFOQUWxQN_4

The audio misses pretty much all of that deep burble, but you get the idea.
Prayag Sharma
Tinkerer
vic
single turbo soarer

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 12:16 pm, by:  Prayag Sharma (Prayag) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
nice car you got there mate, and pretty impressive you getting things up quick ( pics and video)..

"nice rims and brakes"
Adrain Parsons
TryHard
Qld
JZZ30 tt

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 12:24 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
that sounds very nice!!
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 01:10 pm, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex, fuel gauge is an easy fix. The sender unit just needs cleaning. Check out planetsoarer.com for a step by step guide.
Andrew Oils
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NSW
V8 - UZZ31- Limited

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 03:14 pm, by:  Andrew Oils (Sc400_au) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
OK, look forward to see your final setup. I've been driving a GS430 here at the gold Coast while I'm staying at my friends place and I have to tell you that 430 is an amazing car. I think I'm becoming a real Lexus/Soarer fan.
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 03:52 pm, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Back inside now that i've flattened the battery...

Just pulled the back seat out to find (amongst other things) a radio expander unit.

I'm going to attempt the sender unit clean next weekend- I've got a full tank of fuel at the moment.

Thanks for all the comments, i think i'll put the resonators back on next week, and put the mufflers in further down in the system.

I'm not a massive fan of the wheels, so you might find them in the for sale section soon enough...
Glen Muller
Tinkerer
Victoria
V8 Soarer UZZ31

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 04:27 pm, by:  Glen Muller (Doom_and_gloom) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex Barbieri wrote on Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 03:52 pm:

I'm not a massive fan of the wheels



I'm glad you agree with me!
Dave Rose
TryHard
wa
uzz31 v8

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 Sunday, January 20, 2008 - 07:00 pm, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
SEARCH ..fuel gauge not working easy fix..DR
Peter Nitschke
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GT4.0 V8

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 01:08 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex, The fuel sender clean up tutorial is right here in the Common Fixes section.

http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/51/265.html?1098762938
Alex Barbieri
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UZZ31

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 08:03 am, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Thanks guys, the tutorial is already printed and in the car, waiting until I burn off this full tank of fuel. Finally found a decent emv guide on PlanetSoarer yesterday too.
Dave Rose
TryHard
wa
uzz31 v8

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 10:28 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Alex...sender unit is at the top so you can do it any time,once you lift it out cover hole in tank to stop fumes....i still have some EMV stickers left $16 on Ebay ...$12 for members.
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Callum Finch
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WA
Soarer TT & Corolla

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 12:26 pm, by:  Callum Finch (Sigeneat) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
No no no no no! Dont put those tips on. =|
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
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JZZ31

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 01:01 pm, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Yeah, avoid the canons.
Alex Barbieri
TryHard
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UZZ31

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 Monday, January 21, 2008 - 06:10 pm, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
The cannons (or hotdogs as my uncle called them) are not going back on. Keep an eye on the for sale section...

Going to replace the current mufflers with some offset mufflers and some new tips, haven't decided on size/style yet.

I'm gonna give the stickers a miss for now Dave, I'm finding that passengers are less likely to mess with it if they don't know what the buttons do- unless of course it's Zimmer...
Dave Billings
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 Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 08:02 am, by:  Dave Billings (Waveman1717) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
EEWWEE! Those new muff's look wimpy!! Put those cannons back on! LOL
Dave Rose
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 12:19 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Seb e mail sent ..EMVs stickers
Callum Finch
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 09:12 am, by:  Callum Finch (Sigeneat) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Grow up, Davey (the USA kind); No v8 should ever have something that ricey attached to it!
Some stainless steel pipes pointing at the ground would be better....
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 10:19 am, by:  Dave Billings (Waveman1717) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Callum Finch wrote on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 09:12 am:

Some stainless steel pipes pointing at the ground would be better

Better than what? hehe I just think they look too small, IMO
Dave Rose
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 01:35 pm, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Glen email sent EMVS
Callum Finch
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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 07:07 pm, by:  Callum Finch (Sigeneat) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
They doo look too small, i agree. =P

But there are more appropriate tips you can put on a v8 that dont scream out "I GOT VTECH YOOOO!"

;D
Alex Barbieri
TryHard
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UZZ31

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 Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 08:38 pm, by:  Alex Barbieri (Barbieros) Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I love this car. Just went for a quick spin to show it off to one of the girls. She thought it was an 2005 or 2006 lexus- was asking me how I could afford something so nice...

Yes guys the exhausts are too small, and the cannons are too ricey, so next week the new mufflers and tips are going on.

Btw, Dave (the Australian kind) what are you talking about?

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