Member Profile - Hoff 3RB Wags

by **HoFF** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:02 pm

So $550 later I have my car back.
Belt $48
Tensioner $172
Air con bracket $165
Idler pulley $81
Labour $80

Also refitted the eyelids. Much better now but no pics yet

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:45 pm

Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

by **Jack_Keaka** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:46 pm

HoFF wrote:Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

oh it should stop about... never

nice work with the wagon btw!

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:56 pm

Jack_Keaka wrote:
HoFF wrote:Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

oh it should stop about... never

nice work with the wagon btw!

Hmm I figured as much. It has 170000ks now so I guess things are bound to start failing.

And Thanks

by **rooby** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:59 pm

HoFF wrote:
Jack_Keaka wrote:
HoFF wrote:Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

oh it should stop about... never

nice work with the wagon btw!

Hmm I figured as much. It has 170000ks now so I guess things are bound to start failing.

And Thanks

That's not that bad though. Every part that needs replacing is an opportunity to mod

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:09 pm

rooby wrote:
HoFF wrote:
Jack_Keaka wrote:[quote="HoFF"]Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

oh it should stop about... never

nice work with the wagon btw!

Hmm I figured as much. It has 170000ks now so I guess things are bound to start failing.

And Thanks

That's not that bad though. Every part that needs replacing is an opportunity to mod

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That's been the theory with the suspension and brakes so far

but the centre diff what do you mod there ?

by **Jack_Keaka** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:29 pm

heavy duty diff kit? make it RWD? :lol:

also mine has done 185000ish and i have not had to replace anything like that. the clutch went about 12months ago but thats expected. nor does it seem anything needs replacing.
they just don't make em' like they use to ey...

by **dr20t** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:32 pm

Upgrade to a proper six speed from the facelift - no VCD

by **dr20t** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:52 pm

Go to the marulan track day thread / watch demobboss' video

3:15 I think is the problem starter !!

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:54 pm

dr20t wrote:Upgrade to a proper six speed from the facelift - no VCD

That sounds like it would be ridiculously expensive tho Mick

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:05 pm

dr20t wrote:Go to the marulan track day thread / watch demobboss' video

3:15 I think is the problem starter !!

Down shifting a little early perhaps lol

The VCD has been showing signs of binding for a fair while. It's just getting really noticeable now.

by **rooby** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:06 pm

HoFF wrote:
rooby wrote:That's not that bad though. Every part that needs replacing is an opportunity to mod

That's been the theory with the suspension and brakes so far but the centre diff what do you mod there ?

There are plenty of to choose from.
Like the cusco Tarmac gear http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/parts_product ... _gear.html

by **HoFF** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:22 pm

rooby wrote:
HoFF wrote:
rooby wrote:That's not that bad though. Every part that needs replacing is an opportunity to mod

That's been the theory with the suspension and brakes so far but the centre diff what do you mod there ?

There are plenty of to choose from.
Like the cusco Tarmac gear http://www.cusco.co.jp/en/parts_product ... _gear.html

That would be nice but after a quick read of a few of Kiks rants ( which are quite informative ) it would be way way over the top for my car.

by **alessandro132** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:58 pm

HoFF wrote:Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

You're lucky to have gotten that much mileage out of yours - mine is rooted after only 113,000kms

Your best bet is to order straight from Phat, he's saving me around $900 (supply and install) - so maybe it may be worth driving up to his garage and book it in.

by **HoFF** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:55 am

alessandro132 wrote:
HoFF wrote:Time to start saving for a new VCD now

When does this thing stop costing me money?

You're lucky to have gotten that much mileage out of yours - mine is rooted after only 113,000kms

Your best bet is to order straight from Phat, he's saving me around $900 (supply and install) - so maybe it may be worth driving up to his garage and book it in.

I think that will be the best solution by far. He is saving you $900. But what's the actual price so I know what I need to save for. Pm me the price if you would prefer.
Cheers mate