[WA] Chat Thread

[Itachi]

Graham, I hope you're ok!

Bummer Jake

I'm guessing it is beyond that O'Brien quick fix resin stuff?

On a separate note...

Has anyone used/heard anything about Tokyo Motorsport?

I emailed them about possibly tuning my car and they said they have only ever done Evos and a tune is usually $770, but its $550 in May.

I'm going to talk to Xspeed and see what they are like, or we could all pitch in and fly Merlin over here for a tuning day as it would probably be cheaper and at least he has some experience with NA cars!

Rahul, are you planning on visiting your mechanic mate anytime soon? I have a few bits and pieces I need installed

[lancervr]

hey man tokyo motorsport does amazing stuff with evos.... but its only evos tho i m afraid they dont do na cars.... i think they initially did not do RAs either but now pretty sure they have started tuning RAs..... and yeah i might be goin there but after my exams which is sometime in june... what bits and pieces need done?

[Massaen]

New wind screen can be done by instant or obriens - just make sure you are very clear when you book it as to make and model and tell them about the sensors - they can do it no worries.

I had my Skyline at Xspeed many years ago - from memory its all turbo cars as well...

[Dire]

It definitely isn't a repair job, its at least a 30cm crack and could get bigger at any time...

And thanks for the help Mike

[Dire]

So everybody, a little lesson:

Keep your spacing when we make a run!!!11!!@

Quoted $704 from O'brien all up for a windscreen and 2 other bits that apparently get ruined when removing the screen (the glass itself is $508).
And I only just noticed the irony of O'brien road and O'brien the company.


My conversation with the guy:
Hey I'm after a quote for a windscreen on a current model lancer VR.
*does some typing* Alright is that a sedan or the coupe?
Its a... Its the hatchback. Its a 2010 lancer.
*more typing* Ok, so thats the 2 door yeah?
Huh? Its 4 door... Its a current model lancer, they're all 4 door...

Dumbass. I'm pretty sure he thought I was the stupid one too.


My insurance covers this and my excess is $450, so thats probably what I'll do (I don't have a no claim bonus lawl).


The red arrow is the chip that started it. It runs to the bottom edge...

[BrownDog]

unlucky mate

yea that run on obrien when that happened, the road had a lot more gravel that last time

[Itachi]

hey man tokyo motorsport does amazing stuff with evos.... but its only evos tho i m afraid they dont do na cars.... i think they initially did not do RAs either but now pretty sure they have started tuning RAs..... and yeah i might be goin there but after my exams which is sometime in june... what bits and pieces need done?

I have the TWM short shifter, lateral locks for my sway bars and the front central lip from the Russian GB to put on the car. If I end up getting a proper tune done I will be getting 4-2-1 headers too, and maybe upgrading the front rotors in preparation of our track day

I have actually emailed Tokyo Motorsports and they said they could do it, but that they haven't done one before so not sure what gains to expect.

I was just curious to know if they were reputable and can be trusted seeing as they have no experience! $550 seems reasonable for a full tune though, especially if they are a decent company.


Jake, a new windscreen doesn't count as a mod, so stop wasting your money

Good advice though, I felt like I was being attacked by the bb gun army, especially with the new and improved flower power throwing rocks at me!!

I'm too scared to go over my car in detail in case I find more chips and scratches

[BrownDog]

Yea, stay away or the flower power will get ya.......

I really need to lose that tag......

Maybe get the stock exhuast back on, then at least u will be able to hear ur exhaust dave in the tunnel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Itachi]

Too harsh.


Tunnel runs are much more fun without you drowning us all out you know!

Besides, you can tell me what my dust tastes like after our track day!

[BrownDog]

dust what is this dust u speak of????
we will see what happens if Rahul organises it//

[Dire]

I should go race spec with plastic windows hey

[Itachi]

Or you could go Hollywood and just kick it out in a chase scene

[Dire]

No girls would go in my car without a front window it'd mess up their hair!

I'd rather those rocks not be hitting my face too

Though our cars (manual anyway) DO have a higher top speed than an auto xr6, you're giving me ideas I just need some gunz.

[BrownDog]

i going to assume ur not talking bout the XR6 turbos.....


But really? ES and VRs can beat xr6s?

[Dire]

Well, I am 90% certain the auto xr6's have a lower top speed due to only having 4 gears (maybe the newer ones have 5, idk).

Obviously they have better acceleration though.

I can't say too much