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07-12-2006, 05:09 PM
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Back to the AU
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Its a big world out there in the modification scene, and its a potentially risky business joining in. We all know that nothing is as much of a turn off as a car that doesn't do what its told so I think its time to set out a warning to new commers (like me) as to what will cause you problems.
This is not about bashing certain workshops, this is about talking FROM EXPERIENCE as to what modifications haven't worked on your car, or caused something else not to work on your car. An example/template (okay, okay, this one's not from experience but its a gimmie), the $20 ebay resistor kits. Why doesn't it work? The ECU can learn around it. How do you fix it? Take it out and reset the ECU. Lets keep responses concise and aviod post whoring. It'd be great to set this up as a way that someone can check they're not making an old mistake.
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07-12-2006, 05:34 PM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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i have a mystery exhaust leak, which i found after my exhaust got put on. we sealed up the join at the muffler/rear section. I've checked the flange, just today even, cant find it leaking there... so i dont know where its leaking hahaha back to the exhaust shop soon i guess lol
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07-12-2006, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Geelong
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Your cat could be on the wrong way.. mine was and it sounded like a leak but i couldnt find that leak until i saw the cat was pointing the wrong way
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07-12-2006, 05:45 PM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
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the leak becomes a whistle in the middle of the rev range. so im thinking its a pin hole.
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07-12-2006, 05:51 PM
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FTF Car Club NSW
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Shire NSW
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you sure its not everyone flying past you thats causing the whistling noise?  :
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07-12-2006, 09:42 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Here is why. Note: That's not the only source I have, I also own a Rover and most of the guys on that car's forum will tell you that they are no good (a couple from experiance) |
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07-12-2006, 10:08 PM
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Back on the road
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Posts: 3,205
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Crane bolt-on "Conical" valvesprings, part #44308-1.
They really are very good....until they break. That is when they really start to suck.
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What problems have you had with modifications?
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