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Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 18
Reg: 11-2012
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They used to be... But they have fixed there problems... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 19
Reg: 11-2012
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Man the electronics are a prick in these cars... Trying to get emv to work... Not an easy task... Replacing a/c compressor on saturday... Trying get this this to pump cold air... This heat with a car full of leather is murder... Haha... |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i
Posts: 5655
Reg: 11-2005
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Ben Smith wrote on Wednesday, December 05, 2012 - 06:35 am:Man the electronics are a prick in these cars...
Actually they are pretty awesome, are you forgetting the car is 20+ years old? Most BMW and Mercedes electrics start going wrong in half that time!
The EMV was a high tech bit of gear back then and they do wear out needing some maintenance these days, you can send it off to some local guys that repair them at a cost, search around the forum and you should find their details. |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 20
Reg: 11-2012
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Oh yeah im not saying the electronic are •••• im saying there hard to figure out... Theres like 10 billion wires... Lol... Im not gunna even try to use the factory head deck wires ill be running all my own ones... |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 101
Reg: 03-2011
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Ive recently had my EMV repaired by Martin at
PLMS Developments here in Adelaide. Cost $150. I wish i had done that 2 years ago, didnt realise how many extra features are available at touch of the screen... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 21
Reg: 11-2012
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I got a new emv off a mate... The screen lights up now but still no buttons... Does the sat nav have to be plugged in for the unit to work? Theres a female plug socket on the back of the emv that doesnt have a male On the far left of the unit is there supposed to be one there? |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 103
Reg: 03-2011
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I cant remember what or how many plugs exactly. Check this link may be of help to you... http://soarer.tv/EMV_Repair/Lexus_Soarer_EMV_Touchscreen_Removal.htm |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 22
Reg: 11-2012
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Nah didnt help... But they took the glove box out to remove it... I didnt have to... Lol... Noobs... When i put the new head deck in ill check it again... Maybe i missed something... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 23
Reg: 11-2012
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http://youtu.be/aTa-fMBssJo a video of my baby... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 24
Reg: 11-2012
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Woo hoo a/c now works... So thats one thing off my check list complete... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 25
Reg: 11-2012
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Does any one know if the top a/c buttons will work without the emv? |
Aaron Casey
Goo Roo
NSW
'94 2jz JZZ30 gttl, '93 UZZ31 track, VT, 2x Leyland Mini's
Posts: 3521
Reg: 08-2005
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Very top ones do. So can basically get demisters.. |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 26
Reg: 11-2012
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Wat about the a/c will it still turn on? |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 27
Reg: 11-2012
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Reason im asking is im thinking of gutting one of my emvs... Completely strip it out and install my own double din head unit inside the case of the emv... Keeping the factory look... |
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo
WA
'97 JZZ30, '12 ZN6
Posts: 4260
Reg: 09-2007
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AC will work, but you cant change the vents, etc |
Connor McElligott
Tinkerer
ACT
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 51
Reg: 09-2011
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Hey Ben, I posted on your thread over on MCM.
Glad to see some pics of the car from different angles, and in full. 
Such a nice car man! |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 28
Reg: 11-2012
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Thanks mate... Hopefully have more updates soon... Stupid xmas... Lol... Think ill do the coil overs next... Need some handling for the cruises... Lol |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 29
Reg: 11-2012
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Hey does anyone know if a walbro 500hp intake pump will fit in the soarers tank? And will it be enough to fuel it? |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 30
Reg: 11-2012
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Intank* hahahaha |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 35
Reg: 11-2012
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http://youtu.be/bn6laYpTzBU went to the drags on wednesday night... Heres a video of my car... Looking forward to my journey to getting 12s |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
TT (for sale $5.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo white manual, 96 vvti turbo manual, Legnum VR4, MR2 sw20, Alfa 156
Posts: 3102
Reg: 09-2006
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Good video mate. 12s on a v8 is near impossible from what I've seen. Sc v8s have done low 13s. I'm sure it's possible with fi weight reduction and slicks |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 145
Reg: 03-2011
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Looks like fun Ben. I want to run mine to get a time before blower goes on, but we have bugga all street drags over here (in last 10 odd years). My goal is to run a 12, with a/c on!!! I fitted 2800 stall, MV shift kit, full exhaust and BFI and i would guess with the stock engine I would be running hi 13's low 14's as is. I cant see why people struggle for 12's, there is a hell of a lot more ya can get out of these, just takes $$$. Your question about Walbro, I recently put a 255 in mine, just needed to change the plug but it was a simple 30 minute job :o) |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 36
Reg: 11-2012
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Yeah im putting the hvt1900 blower with a 15psi pulley on mine... Intercooled... Mv stage 2 box... 3200 stally... I think 12s wont be a problem... |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 146
Reg: 03-2011
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The HVT is certainly a sexy looking little piece of kit and was on my planned mods, but I have started with an M90. Maybe a ways down the track i will look at something bigger, some head work and better pistons, but for now, it will more than do me. There is nothing like the sound of an angry 8 running down the strip lol Good luck with your progression  |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 37
Reg: 11-2012
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Thanks mate... Yeah my motto is "do things once, do it right" so im going forgies with 9:1 comp to handle the boost... With the big pump... Im going for 300-320rwkw... Will be pritty tuff and sound the goods... |
Dave van Staveren
TryHard
South Australia
Soarer Limited coupe v8
Posts: 149
Reg: 03-2011
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I have no plans to open motor at this stage, but one day, it will happen. See a set of heads in forsale section going cheap, you could have them done by the time you have the pistons installed. If you havent already, get extractors on there mate, I put on a set just last week. You can feel them free the beast straight away. |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 38
Reg: 11-2012
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Yeah im holding off on exhaust until i charge it because i want twin 3in for the charger but thats to big for it n/a... |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
BMW E36 Coupe 1UZFE V8 340i
Posts: 5688
Reg: 11-2005
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Have you found a source for the HVT charger? |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 39
Reg: 11-2012
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Bullet does a kit... |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 44
Reg: 11-2012
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Photos from a photoshoot |
Ben Smith
Tinkerer
Nsw
UZZ31 4.0LGT V8
Posts: 45
Reg: 11-2012
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door was giving me a hard time a few weeks ago... the window and mirror control panel was doing all sorts of stupid ••••••• so had a look at everything, after 3 days of looking found this little prick... all fixed now...
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