Do you need help with mods?

[crackajnr]

Been thinking about this for a while nowand I'm just putting this out there for people who aren't sure how to do some modifications or don't have the tools.If your are in the brisbane/ ipswich area and you need help i am happy to help with mods whatever they might be i have a large shed and plenty of tools also.Maybe the QMD could make this a regular thing getting a few members together over some :beer: and doing some mods to help each other out just a thought.

[phoenix2150]

That sounds like a good idea man. Yes I can see it now :happy: a mods day every month or something where we can get a helping hand and all it would cost is a few beers :beer:.

[robceline]

yeah i think that would be a great idea im new to the moding thing and somtimes you need that extra help
and a good excuse to have a few beers on the way

[mozzaldinho]

sounds like an awesome idea, much alike Mohit's.

You seem to have a pretty tight crew up there in QLD, so sounds like a top idea.

[el3ment]

ahhh... the good ol' days with Rav, Alan and Pete spring to mind. hehehehe

[Chrisco]

would definitely be interested in lending a hand or some advice - with my limited knowledge - sounds awesome

[crackajnr]

Just wanted to bump this up and keep it alive.Like i've said i don't mind helping out when members are unsure about doing some mods or want help.

[SH00T]

Great Thread, Wish I wasn't in such a rush to put some headers on my Magna, I get em on Tues Night, and want em done by Wed morning.

Otherswise, your offer would be accepted with payment in fluid ounces.

[crackajnr]

I had forgotten about this thread but i am helping a member tomorrow to fit a few items and it got me thinking i should bump the post up.

[QMD///801]

ahhh the gold ol' days..

my cousins move out in a month so I will also have a good big shed to use and stuff...

[crackajnr]

Unfortunately i've just moved recently so no longer have the shed to work in but still have the tools.

[SH00T]

I sense an alliance in the force, Obie won

[03TLVRX]

can u do extractors?

[QMD///801]

Unfortunately i've just moved recently so no longer have the shed to work in but still have the tools.

my shed + your tools and my tools and we should have a garage.. hmmm should i buy that hoist hehe




as long as your exhaust has flanges set up extractors will be a breeze. however if not you will need exhaust shop to weld it all together.

[el3ment]

can anyone do valve stem seals? hehehe I think i need to replace them :)

[Snow]

Cracka are you still helping out with workin on cars ?

[03TLVRX]

as long as your exhaust has flanges set up extractors will be a breeze. however if not you will need exhaust shop to weld it all together.

Say if they were HM headers or from RPW? they look like they have the flanges on them

[crackajnr]

Cracka are you still helping out with workin on cars ?

When i am available i can aslong as its within scope of things i can do.:hmm:

[mcs_xi]

I really like this idea. It seems a centralised place of knowledge/fitment is a GOLD idea.

I will be watching this thread closely. All we need now is an Auto Electrician to have a look at making my Auto Close power windows work!!!!

[crackajnr]

I really like this idea. It seems a centralised place of knowledge/fitment is a GOLD idea.

I will be watching this thread closely. All we need now is an Auto Electrician to have a look at making my Auto Close power windows work!!!!


I have some auto electrical knowledge .What exactly do you need help with.

[mcs_xi]

Basically, I have a bit of understanding when it comes to Auto Electrical items as well, but the previous owner of my car has installed this device in the door to automatically close the windows when the car gets locked.

It is allready wired except for a red wire and black one in the drivers door. This is the bit im struggling with. I have the wiring diagrams for both my windows and the BEM system and the window closing box.

However, im struggling to work out why these wires were left unconnected. As the installation of the box requires the re-routing of the window wires, if I unplug the box, the windows will not work at all.

Currently, the windows, don't close themselves. As it would be a cool feature, I would like it to work.

The only thing i can think of doing is testing connecting the wires to things and seeing what is what, but someone who knows more than me with this item could be more helpfull as im not wanting to damage the box.

Mike.

P.S, my knowledge of autoelectrics is basic, but the things I have managed so far to do, is install Automatic headlights and in my previous TE, I installed a factory clock into the display above the airvents. But this box, stumps me abit. :kb:

[DynamiteZerg]

Thanks to crackajnr, I've got the HF TB with Cruise Control and OEM Auto Tranny Cooler installed! Thanks mate! You're a champ! I'm a full convert for HF TB... the acceleration now is really effortless! WOOHOO~~~~

[Ford fella]

nah i'm against mods for beer, ......................




make it jim beam and i'll be there,

But hey i doubt i'd be much help i don't really know much about magnas or cars in general but i'm sure someone can teach me

[QMD///801]

Once my shed is emptied out in a couple of weeks I'll set up a weekend and we can have a get together..

as for the headers, maybe you will need to work out if your exhaust has the flange too and it all lines up...

as for the Stem Seals.. no idea, but we can try, can't go too bad aslong as you don't do the bolts up too tight E!

[crackajnr]

To be honest stem seals will be a struggle unless we can get a fitting to pump the cylinders up to stop the valves falling down into the cylinders after the collets are removed.

As long as the extractors have all the flanges to hook them straight up to the factory system that won't be a problem but if they don't they will need to be welded and that might be a problem.

[Brad_03tj]

I have done stem seals on a suzuki serria a long time ago. All I did was find the postion of the piston close to TDC and feed some rope in the spark plug hole and the wind the piston to TDC or as high as it will go and keep a little tension on the crank so it doesn't slip, then remove the collets, replace seal, put spring and hat back in and collets, back off crank to remove rope and then move on to the next cyliner. It is a slow process but it can be done.

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Anyone wanna install a HU before Thursday?

Haha.. The H/Unit in the Magna is acting up and I've got my old JVC sitting in the garage.. If anyone's keen.. The keys are yours!

SuFz :ninja:

[SH00T]

Hey Cracka, if I can source another 3rd Gen Tranny Cooler, Can I take you up on your offer.

[DynamiteZerg]

Hey Cracka, if I can source another 3rd Gen Tranny Cooler, Can I take you up on your offer.

Hey SH00T i think cracka has another one of 'em tranny cooler. Check with him!

[crackajnr]

Hey Cracka, if I can source another 3rd Gen Tranny Cooler, Can I take you up on your offer.

Yeah Marty not a problem you will need 1.5 mtr of 3/8 tranny hose and 4 clamps aswell About $25 total from our local parts store.


Hey SH00T i think cracka has another one of 'em tranny cooler. Check with him!

I have a second gen one but we discovered on the weekend that from KJ up dont have the mounting point for the second gen ones to fit easily.So we just used an aftermarket cooler and went through the A/C core fins carefully.

[SH00T]

That was next Question.

What about some extra Tranny Fluid.
What colour Amber Fluid?

[crackajnr]

Yeah you will probly need to top it up after it runs for a little to cover the extra capacity of the cooler,As a guess you would need no more than a liter .

[SH00T]

Will definately take you up on this Tony, maybe another tweak or two while I'm there.

Like some modding of a NZ VRX intake, thing ABS plasatic, pop rivets, and silicon.

Hardwire a EQ in the boot and Amp mounting.

I need to consult my roster for this month, as I work most weekends. I have weekdays off tho when I do.

[crackajnr]

No probs Marty i'm home most days just say the word when.Other stuff not a problem also.

[Knotched]

Hey Cracka,

My son has a Mazda 323 1989 hatch which badly needs new shocks all round. I haven't done this before but can you help with this + do you have a spring compressor? We are at Bribie with a shed but will travel anywhere within reason near Brisvegas if needed.
Looking at doing it in the next few months so not urgent.

[crackajnr]

Hey Cracka,

My son has a Mazda 323 1989 hatch which badly needs new shocks all round. I haven't done this before but can you help with this + do you have a spring compressor? We are at Bribie with a shed but will travel anywhere within reason near Brisvegas if needed.
Looking at doing it in the next few months so not urgent.

Yeah mate not a problem.

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How hard would it be to wire up a KJ Bootlid and Tailights on a TF..?

SuFz :ninja:

[crackajnr]

How hard would it be to wire up a KJ Bootlid and Tailights on a TF..?

SuFz :ninja:


Pretty easy wouldn't take much at all.

[magnetzone]

Hi Cracka,
I'm new in brisbane and quite near from your place. What time is best for you to do the coffee chat? Need to do somthing with my magna... just some little mods to make her little bit sexy... :P

[DynamiteZerg]

Yeah you will probly need to top it up after it runs for a little to cover the extra capacity of the cooler,As a guess you would need no more than a liter .

Hmm... mine wasn't topped up. Will it be alright mate?

[crackajnr]

Hmm... mine wasn't topped up. Will it be alright mate?

Should be just check the level on the dipstick.Shouldn't need much if any.

[QMD///801]

UPDATE!!!!

Shed is now empty, was thinking how bout organise this for the 31/01 weekend?

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1) Extractors on a 3L TF..?
2) KJ Bootlid & Lights including wiring up..?
3) Which ones and Where should I get the extractors from..?


SuFz :ninja:

[Brad_03tj]

UPDATE!!!!

Shed is now empty, was thinking how bout organise this for the 31/01 weekend?


Would love to come and help out and maybe get my amp and sub fitted but I will be in coffs harbour that week end.:(

[SH00T]

UPDATE!!!!

Shed is now empty, was thinking how bout organise this for the 31/01 weekend?
Do you mean 31/10

[DynamiteZerg]

Do you mean 31/10

Maybe he really meant 31/01/2010! :ninja:

[Foozrcool]

I think he meant the 31st/10 & 1st/11 (sat/sun)

[SH00T]

I think he meant the 31st/10 & 1st/11 (sat/sun)

Yeah OK, I'm Dumb....

380 Amp and Splits time Baby.

Sorry to Hijack your thread. How about next wednesday 21/10/2009 for the tranny cooler Cracka????

[crackajnr]

Yeah OK, I'm Dumb....

380 Amp and Splits time Baby.

Sorry to Hijack your thread. How about next wednesday 21/10/2009 for the tranny cooler Cracka????

Hey Marty sorry mate but wednesday is about the only day that poses a problem i work wednesdays but unfortunately i don't know until the day before if its day work or night work it just depends when the plant is shut down for maintenance so it kinda makes it hard to plan anything for that day.

[SH00T]

Well Tuesday would work for me, with a confirmation of you being free the night before, or whatever suits.

[crackajnr]

Yeah mate that should be ok.

[Knotched]

380 Amp and Splits time Baby.


Ears prick up :eeek:

[SH00T]

Ears prick up :eeek:

Don't worry, when I make the MDF Door baffles, I'll be making Doubles.

[auspest]

Don't worry, when I make the MDF Door baffles, I'll be making Triples.


:hmm:

[SH00T]

Thanks Cracka, had a great day, acheived a lot.

[crackajnr]

Thanks to you also for fixing my tunes sounds so much sweeter.Thanks for stocking my drinks fridge also.Have to do it again soon and finish the :beer:.:hmm:

[DynamiteZerg]

"Standard Ralliart/380 6G74/6G75 10% more lift and duration Camshafts"

Are these hard to do crackajnr?

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LOL.. Im guessing you want those cams too Dynamite..?

If you decide not to grab them, let me know!

SuFz :ninja:

[QMD///801]

LOL.. Im guessing you want those cams too Dynamite..?

If you decide not to grab them, let me know!

SuFz :ninja:

I'm going to make a new thread and have something this weekend.. so post up in it if your keen to come along...

[DynamiteZerg]

LOL.. Im guessing you want those cams too Dynamite..?

If you decide not to grab them, let me know!

SuFz :ninja:

Yeah mate... looking at doing that one. Hey mate any chance i can swap my verada rear garnish for that diamante one? :beer:

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Yeah mate... looking at doing that one. Hey mate any chance i can swap my verada rear garnish for that diamante one? :beer:

Sorry brother.. Gonna have to say negative to that one.. I'm quite the fan of the big DIAMANTE writing on the back.. Just gotta suss out when to get it off cracka..

SuFz :ninja:

[DynamiteZerg]

Sorry brother.. Gonna have to say negative to that one.. I'm quite the fan of the big DIAMANTE writing on the back.. Just gotta suss out when to get it off cracka..

SuFz :ninja:

No worries mate! I like that big writing too! :beer:

[Magtone]

what about removing piggyback computers???? i know some wires are completely cut and most are piggybacked shouldnt be too hard should it?

[robceline]

thinking of manual conversion early next year i pick up i gearbox etc next week any members local ish know how to do these at a good price
i know madmagna does these in vic for about 450 ish

[crackajnr]

what about removing piggyback computers???? i know some wires are completely cut and most are piggybacked shouldnt be too hard should it?


Hey Tony i could give you a hand mate if you like.I still might be interested in the emanage too if SKR cant tune my ecu to handle the turbo and injectors.

[Magtone]

Hey Tony i could give you a hand mate if you like.I still might be interested in the emanage too if SKR cant tune my ecu to handle the turbo and injectors.

roger, i will have a look at some dates. ...really fn busy with work, but i want to drive in with the stock ecu

[Magtone]

Hey Tony i could give you a hand mate if you like.I still might be interested in the emanage too if SKR cant tune my ecu to handle the turbo and injectors.

hey all good Tone...took it out today..no probs. Thing is tho I used some really good double sided tape to mount it to the passenger side bracket beside the ECU. isnt coming off to easy. Dont wanna damage it. So if you end up getting it, i will swap that with you too. It was a great place to mount it for mine.

[crackajnr]

Any Brisbane guys wanting manual conversions for 3rd gen PM me for info and prices.Finished one for robceline a couple of weeks ago and i am pretty sure is is very happy with the job done.

[mattgreen]

anyone doing any modding in the gold coast area :D

[crackajnr]

Don't think so thats why Rob came up here.:hmm:

[mattgreen]

dangit haha i need to do a sterio reinstall soon. amp wires etc. cant fix my engine noise problem.

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What about a gearbox swapover..?

SuFz :ninja:

[robceline]

just to say tony did a awesome job on my manual conversion a few months a go still going strong
he did a great job i reccomend to anyone and thanks again tony for your help

[Proserpexa]

Hi everybody,

I'm new in the forum and Brisbane. I've bought a '96 TE Magna. I'm trying to fix the problems to get the RWC and re-register the car and I'm gonna need some parts.
The priority is for a radiator, engine pipe assembly, muffler and rear left tyre bearing.
Just wanted to know if you can suggest me some wreckers or maybe direct me to the right direction.

Cheers

[Flying Ace]

Do you know much about suspension? I want to raise my car back to its stock height, and I have the original springs etc. Is this something you could do/I could help with?

[DynamiteZerg]

Hi everybody,

I'm new in the forum and Brisbane. I've bought a '96 TE Magna. I'm trying to fix the problems to get the RWC and re-register the car and I'm gonna need some parts.
The priority is for a radiator, engine pipe assembly, muffler and rear left tyre bearing.
Just wanted to know if you can suggest me some wreckers or maybe direct me to the right direction.

Cheers

Try Salisbury wreckers at Salisbury or GDM wreckers at Rocklea (just further down Beaudesert Road from Salisbury wreckers) or ABC wreckers at Oxley .

[crackajnr]

Do you know much about suspension? I want to raise my car back to its stock height, and I have the original springs etc. Is this something you could do/I could help with?

Yes this is something i could do.what would you be doing with the springs you take out i ask because i am looking for a set of lowered springs to replace some coilovers.

[crackajnr]

Have a shed again now so i am looking at doing engine swaps ,manual conversions, springs ,brakes etc.

[SH00T]

Cool, I'll need a cv.done soon

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Yeah.. Both of mine will need doing shortly!

SuFz :ninja:

[95ts]

Try Salisbury wreckers at Salisbury or GDM wreckers at Rocklea (just further down Beaudesert Road from Salisbury wreckers) or ABC wreckers at Oxley .


dont forget mitsfix :happy:

mal's prices are fair and for me it was cheaper to pay thru mal and get him to post upto northern nsw than it was to buy local or ebay

[crackajnr]

Cool, I'll need a cv.done soon

Let me know when you ready Marty also i don't know if you got my PM i have those HPX 380 front pads here to.

[SH00T]

Righto the Clackety Clack is getting to much for me now, the new tyres seem to have pushed it along a bit....
Can we Tee up a time for you do a RH CV for a TW 4 speed with ABS......
Fri Sat Mon Tues Wed.....
One catch tho, Im pretty much useless as far as running around and helping, So can you source the CV, I can DD funds for you...
Front (380) Rotors are excellent BTW...

[crackajnr]

Righto the Clackety Clack is getting to much for me now, the new tyres seem to have pushed it along a bit....
Can we Tee up a time for you do a RH CV for a TW 4 speed with ABS......
Fri Sat Mon Tues Wed.....
One catch tho, Im pretty much useless as far as running around and helping, So can you source the CV, I can DD funds for you...
Front (380) Rotors are excellent BTW...

No probs Marty i will check price and availability on the cv and get back to you.

[SH00T]

Sweet Thanks....

[el3ment]

Hey mate. Think I asked you before, but have you fixed the cruise control after a manual conversion before? Mine activates but doesn't engage. I would need a clutch switch and a little wiring done. Let me know.