Newbies Say Hello

***waynne*** · 21-12-2005, 03:46 PM

Say hello - introduce yourself and tell us about your ride.

**billyo** · 21-12-2005, 03:51 PM

Hi All - Names Billy. I drive a Yaris 1.5 T Sport. I'm generally the car in Front!

***waynne*** · 21-12-2005, 04:08 PM

Hi Billy - Nice to have you on board - have you done any mods to your Yaris?

**billyo** · 21-12-2005, 04:23 PM

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.

**faze_932** · 22-12-2005, 11:50 PM

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!

**Hideo** · 23-12-2005, 03:14 AM

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.

Hideo

***waynne*** · 23-12-2005, 12:26 PM

Hi Dude - Great ride Hideo I'm jealous. What are you planning mod wise for your st170?

**Hideo** · 23-12-2005, 02:14 PM

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.

Cheers,
Hideo

**Freddie** · 25-12-2005, 04:45 PM

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.)

76bugluvr · 25-12-2005, 07:39 PM

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?

***waynne*** · 27-12-2005, 05:17 PM

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!)

***waynne*** · 27-12-2005, 05:19 PM

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.

**faze_932** · 27-12-2005, 06:56 PM

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!

**Freddie** · 28-12-2005, 11:45 AM

Sorry to hear that it got sold Nick, how much did it go for in the end?

[sarcasm]
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?
[/sarcasm]

But on a more serious note, if you really are interested then I will keep an eye out for you on the Saxo forums.

**Hideo** · 28-12-2005, 12:47 PM

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,
Hideo