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Chris Moore
Tinkerer
Queensland
Toyota Soarer GTT-L

Posts: 32
Reg: 10-2006

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Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 10:45 pm, by:  Chris Moore (Chris_moore) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi guys, not exactly new, but recently I have done a fair amount of work on my Soarer so it kind of feels new to me. Thought I would share with the group.

I'll start with the ride height. As soon as I got the car, everyone who saw it told me to lower it, I finally got around to it at the end of last year. I believe it has made a massive difference in the look of the car. Suspension is a bit firmer but nothing I can't handle.
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Next there was the gauges I received for Christmas. They are Autometer Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature and Water Temperature in Phantom finish to match my Autometer Phantom boost gauge on the A-pillar. I was sick of having the pocket under my CD player so I arranged to have a 1 1/2 DIN sized piece of metal laser cut to allow my gauges to sit in this spot. The end result is, in my opinion, a great look. It took a fair bit of hassle (including a heap of hours of work by my mechanic and the auto-electrician) but I feel it was worth it.

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In case you can't tell in the above pictures, the bracket says Soarer underneath where the gauges sit. Next time the car is at the mechanic, this will light up when the lights for the gauges come on. Here is a pic to show it clearer.

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I also purchased a G-Reddy Spec M front mount intercooler and installed it a few weeks ago. I think it has made a difference to the low and mid-range of the car (Boost gauge now sits at 10 vac instead of 20 vac when idling).

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I also have a set of 440cc injectors sitting on my desk staring at me. They will go on in the next few months, hopefully joined by a set of Lew's dump pipes (if he answers his email) and a shift kit. Also considering an eManage in the future. Shame I need to travel so far to get a decent tune. All takes money though, so I'm in no real rush. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics.
Andrew Keddie
Tinkerer
vic
2.5TT soarer

Posts: 79
Reg: 02-2008

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Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:16 pm, by:  Andrew Keddie (Boozer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

nice.very nice whered you get the part holding the gauges in from.
Chris Moore
Tinkerer
Queensland
Toyota Soarer GTT-L

Posts: 33
Reg: 10-2006

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Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:25 pm, by:  Chris Moore (Chris_moore) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I had it custom made up at a laser cutting place a mate works at. I just took in the measurements and a picture of the Soarer text and they put it together. They quoted me $70 to cut the part and fold the edges so I could attach it. However, when I went in to pick it up, they told me their folding machine was broken and they gave me a $65 refund. I went somewhere else and got it folded for free. Then I paid $7 to get it powder coated as they were already using that colour in the powder coating booth. So that is $12 worth right there. Cheaper than a Mazda 1.5 DIN pocket!
Andrew Keddie
Tinkerer
vic
2.5TT soarer

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Reg: 02-2008

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Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:35 pm, by:  Andrew Keddie (Boozer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ha, that worked out alright, ey?
Chris Moore
Tinkerer
Queensland
Toyota Soarer GTT-L

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Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:37 pm, by:  Chris Moore (Chris_moore) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah I was pretty happy with the price I paid. Pity the auto electrician cost so much though...
Adrain Parsons
DieHard
Qld
JZZ30 tt

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Friday, April 04, 2008 - 06:40 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

looking very nice mate.
Cameron Cuddihy
Tinkerer
North Queensland
UZZ31 GT-L V8

Posts: 48
Reg: 11-2006

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Friday, April 04, 2008 - 08:31 pm, by:  Cameron Cuddihy (Cam) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Looks great Chris
I'll keep an eye out for you on the roads.
Edward Salem
TryHard
SA
Aristo 3.0V TT

Posts: 320
Reg: 01-2007

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Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 08:36 am, by:  Edward Salem (Sydeward) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

those wheels are pimp

suits the car!
Chris Moore
Tinkerer
Queensland
Toyota Soarer GTT-L

Posts: 35
Reg: 10-2006

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Monday, April 07, 2008 - 12:51 pm, by:  Chris Moore (Chris_moore) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

They were springs I bought second hand off these forums. Not sure what brand they are but they lower the car to just about the perfect height. No, they do not cause the tires to rub.
Steven Roduner
Tinkerer
QLD
Soarer TT

Posts: 40
Reg: 01-2008

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Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:41 am, by:  Steven Roduner (Steve89) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey there mate, car is looking good. If your ever down rocky way mate let us know would be nice to meet someone who has another soarer, only 3 of us here now I think.
Chris Moore
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Queensland
Toyota Soarer GTT-L

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Reg: 10-2006

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Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 08:37 am, by:  Chris Moore (Chris_moore) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Too easy Steven. I was thinking of a trip down the coast in June or July, I'll let you know if I end up doing it.
Scott Gates
TryHard
SA
TT

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Reg: 03-2007

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Monday, April 14, 2008 - 06:18 pm, by:  Scott Gates (Scotty_001) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Those wheels look great.

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