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Mr.B
Post #2241

VK is actually right on this one.

EUniqe
Post #2242

I also love how they called it the R8....and then released a v10 version too and didn't call it the R10, removing any meaning the letters R and 8 have.

wolfman101
Post #2243

I believe that would be because it was named after the R8 race car, with which both versions share technology.

TTS
Post #2244

The new badge looks really good wolfman.

Mr.B
Post #2245

QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Sep 20 2013, 06:19 PM) *
I believe that would be because it was named after the R8 race car, with which both versions share technology.


Bingo.

the_random_hero
Post #2246



One of the ball joints doesn't quite seem to be right (the shank doesn't seem to fit all the way into the control arm), but for now everything is just fitted so the car will roll. Had to buy some cheap shitty Chinese wheel nuts as my factory steelies no longer clear the brakes (ST184 calipers, ZZE123 rotors).

J-train
Post #2247

Traced out an electrical fault on the surf. Turns out there were no wires crushed but the old owner had used the illumination wire off the surf harness for the earth on the head deck = blown fuse every time you turn the parkers on. What a waste of a day.

the_random_hero
Post #2248

QUOTE (J-train @ Sep 23 2013, 07:06 PM) *
Traced out an electrical fault on the surf. Turns out there were no wires crushed but the old owner had used the illumination wire off the surf harness for the earth on the head deck = blown fuse every time you turn the parkers on. What a waste of a day.


That should have been the most obvious fault ever?

rus_s13
Post #2249

Fitted oem side skirts and new headlights for the 180.

Headlights were fun.

450ARN
Post #2250

made a home under my house for it sad.gif stay there abit whilst i get some things fixed on it and they way i want it to be, just gotta wait abit as just bought a house lol blink.gif couple weeks ill start up loading progress shot lol

J-train
Post #2251

QUOTE (the_random_hero @ Sep 24 2013, 06:55 AM) *
That should have been the most obvious fault ever?



Explain how?
A 4wd that gets used for 4wding, first point of call was exterior before interior and the headunit worked as it was earthed through the frame. If you could see the rest of the handy work, example of the clip on jointers for the towbar, it was a hit and miss experience.

vk134
Post #2252

I've had a surf, and I would not say it is the simplest electrical system, as they have been got at over the years by all sorts of electrical gurus, But good tip with any Toyota, undo ever earth (white with a black trace) clean spotless under it, retorque the bolts, spray with WD40, do it for all, also with tailgate issues, 95% of the time it is a broken wire at the flex point, hope this helps in future, Also ECU and auto trans issues, mostly the capacitors.

the_random_hero
Post #2253

QUOTE (J-train @ Sep 25 2013, 07:00 PM) *
Explain how?
A 4wd that gets used for 4wding, first point of call was exterior before interior and the headunit worked as it was earthed through the frame.

If you could see the rest of the handy work, example of the clip on jointers for the towbar, it was a hit and miss experience.


That's a super, super easy fix, plenty well known about for just about anybody that has worked on audio in a car before.
While the rest of the electrical system in Surfs aren't the best, the audio side of things couldn't be simpler.

vk134
Post #2254

I guess he was working on the assumption no one would be such a fn tard to use the illumination circuit when setting up the audio, like you say, it is one fn plug

_Ben
Post #2255

Gave the AU a nice clean, polish and wax. Lookin shiny now

EUniqe
Post #2256

QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Sep 20 2013, 06:49 PM) *
I believe that would be because it was named after the R8 race car, with which both versions share technology.


....which was called the R8 because it was a Racing car and had an 8. I stand by my point.

HarlzC
Post #2257

Upgraded rotors to DBA Slotted and Qfm HPX pads all round.
Tweak
Post #2258

Fresh Stromy And a QuarterMaster Hydraulic Clutch Release Bearing from Malwood

And the corona is off to Terry at Road and Track to fab up some engine mounts and gearbox mount
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wolfman101
Post #2259

QUOTE (EUniqe @ Oct 4 2013, 07:36 AM) *
....which was called the R8 because it was a Racing car and had an 8. I stand by my point.


Was it? Source?

Draven
Post #2260

QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Oct 8 2013, 10:32 PM) *
Was it? Source?

This... if what he said is true, shouldn't the Audi 5.2 be knowns as the R10???

EUniqe
Post #2261

Or it's just a big tribute.

wolfman101
Post #2262

I believe that's what it is.

_Ben
Post #2263

Sold it. Time to go scout out something else!

1TUFF80
Post #2264

Took the cargo area seats out and put the drawers in.


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Doc
Post #2265

short shifter installed.


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_Ben
Post #2266

Well, not really me doing it, but I got my stereo installed the other day tongue.gif

Was going to do it myself, but happened to go into Gold Coast Car Sound and they could do it all that day.. well makes it easy for me!





Head unit + aerpro fitting kit - looks really nice!





The amps. Due to the size of them, both back seats have to be dropped together. Not that big of a deal though smile.gif



As you can see, the sub had to be placed facing down. The box was just a little too big to fit standing up! In the future I will probably be making a box that will fit in there a little nicer and be a little more space efficient.



Theres a bit of room between the sub and the amps, and as you can see the amp is only held in by those brackets so its nice and easy to remove!

wolfman101
Post #2267

Wheels.


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_Ben
Post #2268

nah bro u need drifteks man, 17 x 10 -20 offset

Auditude
Post #2269

Had left over plasti dip from doing my rims, so did my emblems yesterday arvo.





THE STIG
Post #2270

built a Cold Air Intake with a heat gun and a 90mm PVC pipe smile.gif
This stuff works <<

alpharx7
Post #2271

10,000 Km service - changed the oil / filter.

vk134
Post #2272

Timing belt, idlers, waterpump and coolant. Plugs, filters and oil change. Polish faded headlights, wash and wax, vacuum and clean.......time for a beer down at the beach I think

wolfman101
Post #2273

Well, the new headlights and tail lights are in.


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Shuffs
Post #2274

QUOTE (vk134 @ Feb 2 2014, 01:43 PM) *
Timing belt, idlers, waterpump and coolant. Plugs, filters and oil change. Polish faded headlights, wash and wax, vacuum and clean.......time for a beer down at the beach I think

You have earned it,money you have saved yourself on labour,have a carton

QUOTE (wolfman101 @ Feb 2 2014, 02:06 PM) *
Well, the new headlights and tail lights are in.

Look good Wolfie,no one flashing you at night,or are they the RHD ones?
wolfman101
Post #2275

They are APPARENTLY RHD. Sure look LHD to me though...

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