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Old 21-12-2005, 04:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 21-12-2005, 04:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hi All - Names Billy. I drive a Yaris 1.5 T Sport. I'm generally the car in Front!
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Hi Billy - Nice to have you on board - have you done any mods to your Yaris?
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I've not really started modding it yet as I have only just bought it. I'd like to add a supercharger but I've heard that the JDM spec ECU's are different to the UK ones so I'm not sure if this will work on a UK model. I'm also looking for some alloy wheels - with ultra low profile tyres. I'm pretty lucky - I've got £3000 inheritance to spend on the car and just want to get the most performance for this money.
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Old 23-12-2005, 12:50 AM   #5 (permalink)
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hey all, names nick, i drive a 106 aztec si 1.4i, mods : 15" mille miglia evos, fully tinted windows, ecotek valve, slick50'd, did have a twin 3inch exit but gave me sod all torque so thats settling dust nicely, uprated brakes, considering lowering it if i could find a place to do it/ know how much it is!
Ill get pics if i can put them up!
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Old 23-12-2005, 04:14 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Hi everyone.
Names Hideo, living in Melbourne, Australia. Current ride is a *cough* VP Holden Commodore, but will be flying in the ST170 below in two weeks - hence my being here at this site.

Can't wait.



Great job on the site Wayne, keep up the good work.

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Old 23-12-2005, 01:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Hi Dude - Great ride Hideo I'm jealous. What are you planning mod wise for your st170?
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Old 23-12-2005, 03:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
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The only mods I have planned are new shoes (Eagle F1) and am expecting to replace the rear engine mount. My research tells me the rubber used in the factory mount was a little soft and is best replaced with a mount which uses polyurethane instead. This was definitely true in the earlier models, but as mine is a '04 model it may have been sorted already. Not to mention that the previous owner was meticulous, he also may have already sorted it. Other than that, I will be very happy with the stock model.

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Heya!
Nick (faze_932) told me about this site yesterday at work so I thought I'd come and check out what lies he is telling you!

Looks like a really useful site though so I'm likely to hang around and pester you all.

(My name is Fred, incase you hadn't worked that out for yourself.)
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Old 25-12-2005, 08:39 PM   #10 (permalink)
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hi everyone, the name is kyle, i have a 1976 vw beetle that i am getting ready to soop up, any tips as to what i shoud do first?
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Old 27-12-2005, 06:17 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Hi Fred welcome aboard. (Faze_932 told me he owns a Ferrari F50 modified to do a 2 second 0-60 and its almost as quick as his modified PUG! LOL - Only joking!)
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Old 27-12-2005, 06:19 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Hi Kyle. Nice project car. The engine is the first place to start. Rebore & Uprate pistons or swap for a 2.2 turbo! Make sure the car is sound throughout. With Dubs I would replace anything that goes wrong with a high performance replacement - ie when the brakes need doing get vented/grooved and drilled replacements with sport pads. If you post in the VW section I'm sure the VW lads will help you out in detail.
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Old 27-12-2005, 07:56 PM   #13 (permalink)
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come off it guys didnt deserve that! my f50 does a 1.49 0-62! The old aztec pug is slow as a dog but she corners like an f50 Fred the Vt turbo conversion got sold, i cried then cried some more! If anyone is selling a 106 rallye please PM me, standard ones only!

Saw a Dubbers cruise few weeks back, they had a camper van split screen modded into a single cab bedded rear hot rod, slammed right to the tarmac, looked amazing!
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Old 28-12-2005, 12:45 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear that it got sold Nick, how much did it go for in the end?

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If you are really serious about it maybe you should make a thread in the Citroen part of the board, just so we can keep things on topic, eh?
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But on a more serious note, if you really are interested then I will keep an eye out for you on the Saxo forums.
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Old 28-12-2005, 01:47 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Hi Wayne & torquecars crew,

My apologies in advance to all if I've posted this in the wrong thread, but Wayne has asked me "What are you planning mod wise for your st170?" (perhaps Wayne will move it to the appropriate thread, ta man).

I forgot to mention that I am very curious what mods I can do to the engine? I am of the impression that the 2 litre Duratec in the ST170 is already fairly tricked up (I'm suspicious that it may not be up to extra engine mods). I hear a lot of talk about improving the air flow into the heads can help. Could I expect many benefits from a richer tune, valve timing adjustments etc.? Very curious to hear anyones thoughts / input.

Cheers all,
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Old 10-01-2006, 01:40 PM   #16 (permalink)
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...*blows into mic" ...tap, tap ...is this thing on? <screeching feedback ...then crickets>
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Old 10-01-2006, 02:10 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Hi Hideo, Apologies for delay in replying to you - I can't move this thread into the Ford forum - the board is not that complex!

You are right that the engine is running pretty much at the maximum. I would avoid an induction kit like the plague on this model you will end up losing loads of low end torque - you are much better off with a panel air filter. A chip will make a big difference too but you are looking at losing some reliability.

Brakes can use some attention even if you only fit uprated pads (Greenstuff or blackdiamond) - I'll warn you now that unless the uprated pads are warm they will feel slightly worse than standard! If I were you i'd enjoy the car as it is for a while and then uprate it later when you know what the weak areas of the car are.
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Thanks for confirming my suspicions Wayne.

Could you recommend a good replacement panel air filter? As I haven't picked the car up yet (hopefully next weekend - it's interstate), I assume the ST170 currently uses a panel air filter? If so, great!

Are the uprated brake pads you mention metal composites or a new compound thingy? I will investigate some prices. Either way, sounds like good advice, much appreciated.

I do plan to just enjoy it as is ...I'm sure I will love it. Even though I've never even driven one (test drove a zetec and loved it), I'm pretty sure it's exactly what i'm looking for. Not after the fastest car on the road, but a good balance between chassis and motor. Everything I've read on the ST170 suggests it is exactly that.
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You will love the car. The EBC Greenstuff pads are a special compound and now have a quicker wearing in coating and low brake dust formular but I'm not sure of compound specifics they don't give that away on the EBC site. Panel air filters - I use Piper-X but the K&N filters are equally good.

I'm very jealous of you - be sure to tell us about your first impressions of driving it.
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Old 11-01-2006, 03:22 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Cheers Wayne ...first drive will be heading back to melbourne from sydney. I'm going to spread the trip over 2 days to "soak it all in". I'm so pumped. Hell man, I've even been sucking lemons to try get rid of the perpetual stupid grin on my dial.
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hi, just joined up, thought id introduce myself, im ste, livin in manchester n currently a uni student livin in leeds. hello all
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n i currently drive a hyundai accent 1.3i n lookin to modd it within the near future. need help tho for looking for parts. any help would be grateful
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Old 13-01-2006, 12:14 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard 'ste' (?) can I ask where that name has originated from?

If I don't know I wont remember it and end up calling you 'palf' all the time..

What is the current spec of your Accent? Any modification work done so far? How much are you looking to spend? Thought about saving your money for a new car. (That was not intentionally offensive, just can't imagine Accent's to be particularly tuneable)
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Hi all , I am Ahmed from egypt and am driving Fiat Punto MKII with the lancia delta HF 1.6 turbocharged engine
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Sorry - chaps - been away for a day!! Work I'm afraid! Just to say welcome to palf. Accent 1.3i's do not have many parts for tuning but that doesn't mean you can't tune it up. The whole concept of tuning is to make the car more fun, more personalised, and better than the factory. Mitsubishi engine swaps and addition of a turbo are possibilities. Adding Nos is cheaper.

Big Hello to Albatjov in Egypt - please post in the Fiat forum to tell us all about the engine swap - I bet it was a lot of hard work but well worth the effort! Hows the tuning scene in Egypt?
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