Hi folks, I haven't even got my year2000 GT-B yet and I'm already thinking of ways to mod it! (should be picking it up in 3 weeks time). Several folks have...
colin_urquhart@...
Jul 3, 2001 9:10 am
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... Why not just eliminate the primary altogether? No primary, no VOD. Whats that? Its supposed to be a twin turbo? Bollocks to that I say! Tony Trewinnard...
Tony Trewinnard
tony@...
Jul 3, 2001 9:57 am
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Folks, What geometry do most of you folks run on your RSKs or GT-B's? Is it 1mm toe-in front and rear plus max camber front and rear (same as the Impreza...
colin_urquhart@...
Jul 3, 2001 9:59 am
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any comments? I'm looking at possibly buying a track car that would need towing how does the B4 cope with a 1200Kg car on a braked trailer? Is it OK or will I...
edwardhodgson@...
Jul 3, 2001 10:48 am
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Can't remember who at this moment in time (Syms?), but someone makes an intake manifold that changes the turbo configuration and gives you twin turbo from the...
Jeff Tsai
jeffreytsai@...
Jul 3, 2001 10:52 am
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Problem is that there is not enough exhaust gas to drive both turbos at 3000 RPM. Thats why Subaru raised the changeover to 5000 rpm in the series 3 Twin Turbo...
Paul Julian
reliance_systems@...
Jul 4, 2001 12:41 am
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Depending on what country you are in, and the local towing laws, the B4 can tow up to 1.5 tonne reasonably well. I was looking at doing a similar thing, though...
Paul Julian
reliance_systems@...
Jul 4, 2001 12:45 am
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Paul - I have been following this one with interest - though my mechanical knowledge is a bit limited. I wondered whether a mechanical boost controller could...
Paul Webber
paul.webber@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:49 am
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We were out the other weekend and Peter managed to get some great moving shots of the B4 on the freeway... ...
Jeff Tsai
jtsai@...
Jul 5, 2001 10:51 am
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2 months into ownership of my '01 RSK... some questions to see if anyone else has noticed these: A/C controls - my system seems to have some erratic behaviour...
Paul Webber
paul.webber@...
Jul 5, 2001 11:02 am
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An intriguing (and long) thread on Scoobynet in the UK - don't know if this is relevant to the B4 - but may be, particularly to de- limited cars It's a...
edwardhodgson@...
Jul 5, 2001 12:21 pm
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I hear that the GT-B's 2-pot calipers can be replaced with standard subaru 4-pots (same as those from the Impreza), and also that when doing the 4-pot...
colin_urquhart@...
Jul 5, 2001 12:30 pm
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... switch ... This sounds a bit like you're switching between fully automatic and manual A/C. Have you got an English version of the manual? - that might help...
edwardhodgson@...
Jul 5, 2001 12:33 pm
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yes - although the standard discs probably won't be all that suitable with uprated pads (just like UK impreza really) Ferodo DS4003 from TSL -...
edwardhodgson@...
Jul 5, 2001 12:36 pm
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Hmmm for those of us that can remember the initial saga of Anders Skarsten's vitriolic slagging off of Power Engineering, it is not helpful to reopen this. ...
Paul Webber
paul.webber@...
Jul 5, 2001 3:56 pm
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Hi Paul I have a Kenwood Master sound system in new B4. When I switch it on it carries on from where it was left i.e. playing the CD/MD from the place in the...
Jonathan Witts
jonwitts@...
Jul 5, 2001 7:35 pm
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Colin, I know the B4 can handle the upgrade without a problem although Ed's right about the stock rotors not being 100% up to the job of bigger brakes and ...
Jeff Tsai
jeffreytsai@...
Jul 5, 2001 11:47 pm
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Excellent Paul, please let me know how you go, I would be interested to hear what they say about the problem. Regards Paul ... From: Paul Webber...
Paul Julian
reliance_systems@...
Jul 6, 2001 1:30 am
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Hi everyone, I've been a member of this group since early this year, but I have never posted until now (been too busy getting new stuff for my '00 RSK:)). So...
Terence Lui
bu308@...
Jul 9, 2001 11:55 am
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Terence, Nice pictures. I like the front spoiler you have on your car... Sounds like you are having a great time with the car! Cheers. Jeff...
Jeff Tsai
jtsai@...
Jul 10, 2001 2:29 am
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all, I have been evaluating a Techtom MDM100-S2 display unit for reading live data from the JECS ECU in my B4 RSK. The MDM100-S2 is specific to Legacy B4/GTB...
Paul Webber
paul.webber@...
Jul 16, 2001 7:49 am
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Sounds pretty cool. So it can display temperature readings purely through the diagnostic socket? I'm sure that will be of interest for those living in hot...
Jeff Tsai
jtsai@...
Jul 16, 2001 8:36 am
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Hi folks. I thought I should introduce myself. I'm 26, living in the UK, and seriously considering a B4 in the next couple of months (who am I kidding, I...
Lee Blackwell
lee_blackwell@...
Jul 16, 2001 8:58 am
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Lee, You sound like you are in the exact same position I was about a year ago. I too was looking at either a VR4 or an Impreza STi. However, when I got to the...
adam_honeyball@...
Jul 16, 2001 12:42 pm
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Adam, ... Fortunately, I've got cash coming, so no loans ;-) ... I'm with Direct Line already - phew, thats a relief, I thought they wouldn't cover imports or...
Lee Blackwell
lee_blackwell@...
Jul 16, 2001 1:48 pm
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Lee, Glad we could be of help (although it has been pretty quiet on the list these days...)! Like Adam was quick to point out, once you've driven the B4, it's...
Jeff Tsai
jeffreytsai@...
Jul 16, 2001 2:15 pm
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Hi Folks, Just signed up. Based in the UK. Have put down a deposit on a brand new B4 arriving end Aug. I know about the SVA issue, but feel confident that...
edwardfurness@...
Jul 16, 2001 3:43 pm
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I've cheated and put two replies together from Adam & Adrian. I've trimmed replies for other people on the list. ... Talking to a UK importer earlier today,...
Lee Blackwell
lee_blackwell@...
Jul 16, 2001 3:46 pm
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Hmmm... guess I had a bit more time than I thought before hitting the sack! Here you go: http://www.lumine.net/driving/skyline_gtr/ Enjoy! Jeff ... From: Jeff...
Jeff Tsai
jeffreytsai@...
Jul 16, 2001 3:47 pm
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Hang on guys... whats the diff bewteen half lether adn full leather? before MY01... was it full leather or half laeather? Danny...