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    Sticky: What are my options in the market with regard to...

    What are my options in the market with regard to a HPFP?

    I've had a look and come across the CP-e and Autotech Internals .. my Cobb AP v3 is in the mail, better to be safe than sorry.

    /edit,...
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    Sticky: I've regrettably been going to the Mazda in...

    I've regrettably been going to the Mazda in Frankston .. went to the GWS in Mulgrave and I'm delighted. 140k service was due and at the start of the day I had a list of clunking, crunching and bell...
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    Hey man, something weird is going on and it's...

    Hey man, something weird is going on and it's starting to annoy me. Hoping you can help me please?!

    At low speeds I can hear a 'DING' like a little bell going off somewhere. It happens when I...
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    I had something similar'ish but my turbo oil...

    I had something similar'ish but my turbo oil return pipe was the issue. Even with new gaskets the bastard would still leak so I had to ThreeBond seal the pipe to the engine and that has worked. I've...
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    Catted! The only thing I can think of is if...

    Catted!

    The only thing I can think of is if there is a bit of burn off from some Threebond I placed around the turbo oil return pipe. Pipe to engine connection had a hairline split we couldn't...
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    Excuse the bump, coming across the same problem...

    Excuse the bump, coming across the same problem after installing a BNR replacement turbo (S1). Is there a fix?

    - cp-e dp
    - bnr S1
    - cs TIP

    Doesn't matter if it's a spirited run or a city...
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    Called a dealership and I now know that the...

    Called a dealership and I now know that the number 3 engine mount is the drivers side mount (Aus). Dunno why, the parts manager referred to it as the number 3 mount and I had to call another...
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    Is the number 3 mount the passenger or drivers...

    Is the number 3 mount the passenger or drivers side?
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    Sticky: Has anyone been able to minimise the WOT black...

    Has anyone been able to minimise the WOT black smoke and if so how?

    Replace fuel injectors? O2 sensor? PCV valve? How do I lean this bad boy out?!?
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    [Solved]. If anyone encounters a similar...

    [Solved].

    If anyone encounters a similar problem, buy some Threebond 1215 and apply to both ends of the pipe. I used the liquid gasket in combination with the traditional gasket but it has stopped...
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    3, will do. Hard to find a decent shop that isn't...

    3, will do. Hard to find a decent shop that isn't run by turkeys in Melbourne's south-east!

    This sounds like a potential option?
    ...
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    Turbo Oil Return Pipe

    Has anyone ever had to replace one?

    Mine must be damaged (was bent to allow BNR turbo install ~3 months ago) and has got a hairline leak. It isn't even really a leak, it's just the smallest drop...
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    /edit; nevermind, found answer

    /edit; nevermind, found answer
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    Price? (In Melbourne, just curious)

    Price? (In Melbourne, just curious)
  15. Thread: Hypertech vs Cobb

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    Just on the Hypertech, heard mixed reports that...

    Just on the Hypertech, heard mixed reports that it's only recommended with the stock turbo?

    Current mods:

    CP-e DP
    Turbosmart BOV
    BNR Stage 1
    CS TIP

    Hypertech for me or nah?
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    [NSW] My stock turbo died at about 120 000km, it isn't...

    My stock turbo died at about 120 000km, it isn't as bad as it could be with the BNR replacement options but other than that the MPS reliability is like all others, you win some you lose some. GL HF
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    Spend big on tyres! Does a second hand...

    Spend big on tyres!

    Does a second hand Hypertech not lock to the original ECU like a Cobb AP??
  18. slixx is from SE Melboune - pretty sure he was...

    slixx is from SE Melboune - pretty sure he was talking to me about this resonator delete.

    I found CS to be decent by way of shipping and customer service - think it was $40 to get a TIP shipped...
  19. Awesome. Hopefully he took you for quick...

    Awesome.

    Hopefully he took you for quick thrash!! I hope those rims work IRL.
  20. Thread: Damaged Tyre

    by Seba
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    "Do some searching in the net - paint quality and...

    "Do some searching in the net - paint quality and spot rust is a big known issue with these cars."

    Yeah, was well aware of that just pointing out what a fantastic run of form I've had with the car...
  21. Thread: Damaged Tyre

    by Seba
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    Damaged Tyre

    I've clipped something and taken out a chunk of rubber from my 2000km old Goodyear front left .. is it a genuine concern or just a cosmetic annoyance?
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    Thanks and happy new year to all,...
  22. Stay away from Seaford / Frankston (Graham...

    Stay away from Seaford / Frankston (Graham Powell). Completely ignored my smoking turbo issue, then wanted $3200 to replace it .. to be honest you could do better with a backyard job.
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    New Turbo / tune assistance

    Hello and help!

    Unfortunately my turbo seals have died on me. These are my current mods (Gen 1, MPS3):

    - CP-e DP
    - Turbosmart BOV

    I like to keep it pretty simple, however I have nfi what to...
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    Sticky: Poll: The car isn't under warranty, Mazda wouldn't...

    The car isn't under warranty, Mazda wouldn't budge and quoted ... wait for it .. $3164 + labor. EADC. And the seals are definitely goneski's, lasted about 120 000km which is sort of ok considering I...
  25. Thread: Cobb AP accuracy?

    by Seba
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    Went through a speed test radar you see on the...

    Went through a speed test radar you see on the freeways last weekend, cruise set on 100 and it picked me up doing 91! That's now my defence for any speeding fine I may get anyway.
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