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    Could it be oil from the engine breather system?

    Could it be oil from the engine breather system?
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    Sounds just like oil getting passed the turbo...

    Sounds just like oil getting passed the turbo seals - the old well documented problem. May not happen again if you do not do long extended idles. Even if it does, there are some cheap cures well...
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    225/40/18 or 225/45/18 The 40's will be...

    225/40/18 or 225/45/18

    The 40's will be cheaper but will probably ride harder. Don't know how important it is in Aus but the 40's will have a load index of 92 instead of the OEM's which will...
  4. Thread: Wanli Tyres

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    Perhaps things are different in the UK. Here,...

    Perhaps things are different in the UK. Here, products can't be imported and sold, legally, which are dangerous or do not conform to minimum safety standards. We've certainly had cases of dangerous...
  5. Thread: Wanli Tyres

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    Wanli Tyres

    The thought of Chinese tyres sets some off into peals of laughter. This post may give pause for thought:

    Wanli S1063 | the Wanli S1063 reviewed and rated | the online tyre guide

    Do not...
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    I used to get a whine at about 80km/h when I had...

    I used to get a whine at about 80km/h when I had the original Bridgestones. After changing tyres the problem went away. In my experience Toyos and Vredesteins are fine. I believe it is a resonance...
  7. Thread: Rear Clunk MPS6

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    That clunk is just the rusted up pad releasing...

    That clunk is just the rusted up pad releasing from the disk. Lots of cars do it but it can alarmingly loud.
  8. You may find this useful: ...

    You may find this useful:

    http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

    I have 225/45/18's and they fill the wheel arch nicely imho.
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    MPS can sound like a kids' percussion class if...

    MPS can sound like a kids' percussion class if you listen out quite hard.
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    Cheers, that reassures me. You can't legislate...

    Cheers, that reassures me. You can't legislate for everything in life, but it seems like I would be unlucky to need a new exhaust in the shortish term.
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    MPS6 - Original exhaust, how long

    That's it really. Has anyone run a standard exhaust until it started leaking. Just planning some mods on a 5 year old 6 and don't want to run into a repair after laying out money on mods.
  12. I would make enquiries about a recon radiator...

    I would make enquiries about a recon radiator from a specialist. They often have them in stock because there are a lot of common fittings. Probably fit it for you. Yes, modern radiators seem to go...
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    Sticky: I use Millers Motorsport CRX 75w90 NT in the UK....

    I use Millers Motorsport CRX 75w90 NT in the UK. It is a GL4/5 fully synth and works much better than the Mazda stuff from the factory. Even from new my 6MPS couldn't cope with fast, say 3rd to 6th,...
  14. Thread: MPS6 Top Speed

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    May be of some interest re- stock power: ...

    May be of some interest re- stock power:

    Powertrain Performance Graph for Mazda 6 MPS -06 (191 kW)
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    Had this clonk on mine. Just release the steering...

    Had this clonk on mine. Just release the steering wheel adjuster lever and move the steering column up/down, in/out. If you are lucky it will distribute the grease a bit and you clonk may go. Best of...
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    On sale in UK, called Insignia VXR 2.8 turbo V6...

    On sale in UK, called Insignia VXR 2.8 turbo V6 AWD. RRP £34,525. 321bhp, 274 CO2's - that's thirsty.
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    VIN Numbers for MPS6

    In the UK, Mazda supplied a self adhesive plaque to fit to the dash with "MPS" on it but no build number. In the UK, the MPS6 is a very rare bird which could benefit from a build number like 245/800...
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    The OEM batteries have a reputation for "sudden...

    The OEM batteries have a reputation for "sudden death" between 3 to 5 years. I would replace it at the 4 year mark and get a better cranker. I think the OEM is a bit "limp wristed". I could get a...
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    I would definitely ask a car mechanic to adjust...

    I would definitely ask a car mechanic to adjust your clutch pedal. All he/she needs to do is alter the actuating rod adjustment so the clutch bites lower down. Once that is done he just needs to...
  20. Swopping front to backs would be worth a try, as...

    Swopping front to backs would be worth a try, as it costs nothing.
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    On the Rototest Dyno runs the MPS claim is...

    On the Rototest Dyno runs the MPS claim is understated and the RS claim is overstated. This means that the difference is not that much which is born out by the acceleration figures on road tests. The...
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    You mean this one - Powertrain Performance...

    You mean this one -

    Powertrain Performance Graph for Ford Focus RS -10 (224 kW)
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    Don't get carried away chaps. Rototest have...

    Don't get carried away chaps. Rototest have checked it out. Could explain the poor acceleration figures for the stated power.

    Powertrain Performance Graph for Ford Focus RS -10 (224 kW)

    In...
  24. Which mod are you talking about. Can't be just...

    Which mod are you talking about. Can't be just removing that plastic plate can it?
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    Don't know the Aus price but in the UK it's...

    Don't know the Aus price but in the UK it's £30,000 for the basic car.
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