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Message |
George Wells
Newbie
QLD
TT
Posts: 1
Reg: 08-2008
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Hey chaps,
Moved over to Brissy from the UK leaving behind my pride and joy; Toyota MR2 Tubby in November.. So I was keen to get back into a Toyota, and knowing how comfy the Soarers where and me working an hour away thought Id get one. Saw this cheap Soarer on the net and bought it.
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/5079/251538.html?1217758367
The problem(i have been scouring the site for answers)
I notice once my foot is down 65% on the gas it starts to pull then drag, then pull/strange kinda misfire sound on boost, but most times when i floor it there is no drag/strange lag.. but sometimes the misfire kinda feel. I dont know if its the plugs? turbos, or vacumes or even the acuator getting stuck?
But on the other hand its a lovely drive(when not getting stressed over the boosting), gets me to work, 1hr away, very nicely.
Whens the next Brissy Meet 
Cheers |
Scott Gates
DieHard
SA
TT
Posts: 873
Reg: 03-2007
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Welcome George, Good to hear your enjoying the Soarer. |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo
Louisiana
SC 300, 2JZ-GE, 5 Speed; Porsche 993 Strozek; Porsche 911 Cabriolet; Honda Civic 2.0 IVTEC Integra; Infinity QX4; Jaguar S-Type 4.0
Posts: 1698
Reg: 06-2007
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Adrain Parsons
DieHard
Qld
JZZ30 tt
Posts: 833
Reg: 08-2005
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welcome mate, your problem could be plugs or dirty fuel, or not enough fuel in your tank, my car does the same thing when im on a quarter of a tank. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 3671
Reg: 10-2005
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Or ECU - its a '91 model so if the ECU hasn't been serviced, it could well be on the way out. |
Stuart Smith
TryHard
NEW SOUTH WALES
SC400 V8 GT LIMITED
Posts: 130
Reg: 06-2008
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George Wells
Newbie
QLD
TT
Posts: 2
Reg: 08-2008
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Thanks gents, i will look into the problem, i remember putting vortex in, not the 98 stuff, so could be surging in relation to that.. whats the best fuel to go for around here.. in uk, was shell vpower.. i was told that here its really dirty? lol |
Rob Rojo
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT
Posts: 770
Reg: 12-2007
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I would be checking the coil packs for cracks while checking the plugs.
That car looked to be an absolute bargain for that price. |
George Wells
Newbie
QLD
TT
Posts: 3
Reg: 08-2008
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Yea the car was a good price, not perfect, a few things to be done, but all in good time, the chap sounded legit and told me most things.. but for the price i cant complain. i will check the coil packs also, will i notice a crack if i see one or are they hard to pick up.. thanks. |
Rob Rojo
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT
Posts: 771
Reg: 12-2007
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It should be visible, My coil packs had a few cracks in them and have just been repaired with Araldite and that was nearly a year ago and still going strong. Not the ideal way to repair but definitely least expensive. |
Scott Gates
DieHard
SA
TT
Posts: 880
Reg: 03-2007
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Some of the cracks could be hairline cracks so could be hard to spot. |
George Wells
Newbie
QLD
TT
Posts: 4
Reg: 08-2008
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Ahh ill have a look on the weekend.. where if the coil packs are the cause will i be able to pick some up? are they dear? thanks |
Keenan Edinger
TryHard
WA
UZZ31 GT-L V8
Posts: 340
Reg: 02-2006
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Hi George, welcome to the wonderful world of Soarer ownership mate! As far as I know for here in WA at least, Caltex Vortex is 98 RON. But I prefer to use BP Ultimate. It's been discussed at length here on the forum and tends to be the most recommended 98 RON fuel for a variety of reasons. Not sure whether you get anything above 98 RON up there in Brissy? If so, would be worth using it. |
Tim Ross
Tinkerer
Qld
V8 - http://unique-rides.net
Posts: 76
Reg: 09-2007
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Hey George... another Brissy boy here... Except mines got the bent 8
Welcome... and as mentioned above... BP Ultimate
I was running Shell Craptimax, but found I wasnt getting the economy that I am with the BP Ultimate
Also find the car idles a lot smoother on the BP Juice |
George Wells
Tinkerer
QLD
TT
Posts: 11
Reg: 08-2008
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hey Tim, where abouts are ya in Brisvegas>
im using BP now, i really think its the coil packs that have gone, so i will have a look this weekend, and hopefully sort it out! |
Tim Ross
Tinkerer
Qld
V8 - http://unique-rides.net
Posts: 80
Reg: 09-2007
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NorthLakes mate
far northern suburbs
you? |
George Wells
Tinkerer
QLD
TT
Posts: 12
Reg: 08-2008
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Jindalee
Western suburbs.. should meet up when i get some legal tyres lol |
Tim Ross
Tinkerer
Qld
V8 - http://unique-rides.net
Posts: 82
Reg: 09-2007
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I'm running Federal 595's
Great tyre... not too expensive, grippy, and not much noise!
If you call Mercury Motorsports and speak to Robbie or Trent, they will look after you... just mention you have been referred to them by a CB member (Retox if they need to know)
Going on a bit of a cruise this sunday as a matter of fact |
George Wells
Tinkerer
QLD
TT
Posts: 14
Reg: 08-2008
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Ah nice one mate,
I mite be out an about |
Tim Ross
Tinkerer
Qld
V8 - http://unique-rides.net
Posts: 83
Reg: 09-2007
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pm sent with details, check your email |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
XTR T-66 Turbo
Posts: 1767
Reg: 07-2005
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George Wells wrote on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:21 pm:Jindalee
Western suburbs.. should meet up when i get some legal tyres lol
HEY im a Jindo boy also ! down near the boat ramp ! |
George Wells
Tinkerer
QLD
TT
Posts: 16
Reg: 08-2008
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Ah i know james, i live on the street opposite the school there, facing the golf course, do you have a blue soarer? i see one the other day driving passed the caltex! |
Tim Ross
Tinkerer
Qld
V8 - http://unique-rides.net
Posts: 90
Reg: 09-2007
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details of the cruise posted in this thread if any other qlders want to join
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/287/257893.html?1218626945 |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
XTR T-66 Turbo
Posts: 1770
Reg: 07-2005
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Ummm no thats not me,
Mine is white with white 19" rims.
There is also a 91 TT burgendy one getting around Jindo which sounds pretty nice.
Ill keep an eye out for you when im out and about mate |
George Wells
Tinkerer
QLD
TT
Posts: 17
Reg: 08-2008
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Hey james, i saw the burgendy soarer today.. now to catch up with you lol, might catch ya at the caltex one day.. dya live near the doggy park/boat ramp, i was walking the dog and was looking out for ya! |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
XTR T-66 Turbo
Posts: 1788
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeh mate, up the road from there.
My Soarer sleeps in a garage though during the day as i ride a dirty 125cc scooter to work hahaha. Great fun. |
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