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New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:01 pm
by AutoGT
G'Day I just bought an MY07 GT 5speed and already the car feels pretty soggy and unresponsive compared to my old spec B manual

Can anyone tell me what I can get done for under 3 grand to get a bit more punch out of the auto version of this car?

After reading a few threads it seems I should go with a new exhaust system and a tune to start off with and i'm guessing some sort of new intake?

I live in Sydney city so I'm guessing there's a few decent places to get my car worked on in the area :D

Any help would be awesome

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:04 pm
by kiahatsiu
Kido tune. /end thread.

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:05 pm
by zch91
kiahatsiu wrote:Kido tune. /end thread.


+1

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:28 pm
by AutoGT
Do they only do remote tunes or is there a workshop in Sydney i can drop the car off at?

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:30 pm
by zch91
AutoGT wrote:Do they only do remote tunes or is there a workshop in Sydney i can drop the car off at?


They can do remote tunes, or you can meet him at your capital city next time he is there for a road tune.

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:33 pm
by AutoGT
Sounds good.

Are there any decent tuners located in Sydney?

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:42 pm
by BUDDAH
AutoGT wrote:Sounds good.

Are there any decent tuners located in Sydney?




MRT in Rhodes near Ryde

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:55 pm
by Sh4wry
Avoid mrt and ecutek.

MSR (Michael south racing) is highly reccomended among most members.

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:24 pm
by rooby
AutoGT wrote:New GT needs mods


Yes sir it does.
Welcome.




[assuming you are a sir]

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:41 pm
by KiDo_Tuning
AutoGT wrote:Sounds good.

Are there any decent tuners located in Sydney?


Saturday 11th of August I have a few spots left where I can tune the car with you in it to suit your driving style :) US Legacy guys will confirm I am the only guy who has managed to get the 5EAT auto shifting right without a gearbox rebuild ;)

Happy to load a tune and let you assess the car for yourself, if your not happy then I will return the tune to standard

Retuned enough Sydney dyno tunes to know the auto is still a dark mystery for the local workshops ;)

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:44 am
by kiahatsiu
KiDo_Tuning wrote:
Happy to load a tune and let you assess the car for yourself, if your not happy then I will return the tune to standard



Impressive! You would be mad not to take that offer.
(I am no way affiliated with these chaps, nor have I used their service, or am I a fanboy, just pointing out that is farking good customer service right here)

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:50 am
by senator
Exhaust and tune would be a good starting point I wouldn't waste $$ on an intake, just a high flow panel filter.

For parts supply and fitting contact Phat GT on this forum by emailing him............forumparts@gmail.com

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:01 am
by rooby
kiahatsiu wrote:
KiDo_Tuning wrote:
Happy to load a tune and let you assess the car for yourself, if your not happy then I will return the tune to standard



Impressive! You would be mad not to take that offer.
(I am no way affiliated with these chaps, nor have I used their service, or am I a fanboy, just pointing out that is farking good customer service right here)

It's win win for the vendor because do you honestly think someone will want to go from a good tune back to stock :D

I also agree on exhaust, panel filter and tune. And if you want, also a better intercooler.

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:26 am
by Rome_BRZ
KiDo_Tuning wrote:Retuned enough Sydney dyno tunes to know the auto is still a dark mystery for the local workshops ;)


You sure that's just a Sydney issue?? :lol:

Re: New GT needs mods

PostPosted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:50 am
by AutoGT
KiDo_Tuning wrote:
AutoGT wrote:Sounds good.

Are there any decent tuners located in Sydney?


Saturday 11th of August I have a few spots left where I can tune the car with you in it to suit your driving style :) US Legacy guys will confirm I am the only guy who has managed to get the 5EAT auto shifting right without a gearbox rebuild ;)

Happy to load a tune and let you assess the car for yourself, if your not happy then I will return the tune to standard

Retuned enough Sydney dyno tunes to know the auto is still a dark mystery for the local workshops ;)


This sounds perfect because I'll be taking the car down to melbourne for a few months at the end of august and I'd love to have it done before then.

I just ordered a K&N panel filter which should be here in under a week, should I also get my exhaust done before the tune or just wait?

Can you also PM me a phone number or something so we can lock this in because im cashed up and keen haha :P