Yeah nice one, interesting to see just a decent tune gave a nice Kw return. I've been toying with the idea of some kind of aftermarket brain coz supposedly JDM GZE's tunes are not as good as they could be.

Well after a rattle in the exhaust appeared, a quick trip to the local exhaust shop was in order. Had it fixed with little trouble and the guy suggested spraying the exhaust black so it "didn't stand out like dog's balls." It certainly looks better than it did


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And took another shot while i had the camera out...

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wow that exhaust looks a lot like mine! I had mine painted black too, with the 2 tips!

Actually i'll put some pics on my thread now..

Thats a sweet look 2 POD!

Thanks KrAzE - HKS exhaust that came with the car when i bought it.

I just bought one too , i love the colour of yours , the blue looks hot and very clean.Your lucky to find one with those mods and k's and condition. look after her and she will treat you right.
Happy supercharging !! :)

Just added TRD shocks....
Will wait a bit for conclusion but initial thoughts are very good.

Have to tell us how they go. FYI I recenlty got 104.7 rwkw, I realise figures vary from dyno to dyno so we're probably even. Interesting to see how similar power can be had from different mods. I just hope you never find a pulley to put on it coz you kill me. (although i'd love to see the result)

Hey Bustin - Nice dyno result! There has been a few pulley kits for sale lately and I was very tempted... but need to sort out a few other issues first.
Will give the car a run this weekend and test the shocks out and let you all know...

Well the TRD shocks are great!! Much firmer ride but keeping the stock springs it is not "crashy" with mid corner bumps like others i've been in

Also just replaced the front swaybar bushes and alsso the gear shift bushes with brass ones. These certainly make the gearshift more direct, if you like that feel. Will put pics up later.
These came from TwosRus along with a full suspension bush kit and porterfield brake pads which are all still to be installed.

More bushes changed.

New Porterfield R4S HP brake pads all round - initial reaction of these pads is awesome. Good cold bite and progressive pedal feel. No squealing at all!

Thanks John (Whore of Babylon) for the all the help!