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Sydney
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September 2004
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Sydney
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 09:33
 
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sorry guys, I should give a quick run down to the car itself hehe
2nd Gen 3S-GTE
3 inch Cat Back Exhaust (soon to replace cat with custom 3 in downpipe with 5in tip (very meaty tone)
Apexi S-AFC II with 540cc TRD injectors
rebuilt CT-26
Turbosmart Dual Stage Boost Controller 8-16psi at the flick of a wrist 
Blitz SS BOV
Stock ATA Intercooler
King Springs
18x7 BSA G-Zeros with 225/45/18 Falken FK-451's
Momo Wheel & Knob
Sony system
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Location:
South Australia
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July 2002
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 13:47
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Does the 185 have an air to air intercooler stock???
I know the Group A's have water to air...but that would explain the totally different bonnet shape for the Group A model.
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Location:
perth WA
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June 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 18:32
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Yes, yes it does, sweet ride SilverGhost
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Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 19:43
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Thanks guys! My name is Dave. I was actually goin for a cruise last night and I was wondering if I posted in the wrong section as this is titled 'members rides' and im not a memeber hehe
but I thought this was as good a way as any to introduce myself.
Yes, the ST185 came with ATA Intercooler as stock, but the limited edition Carlos Sainz or ST185RC came with WTA Intercooler.
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Location:
newcastle
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April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 21:56
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very nice dave,
who did the bodykit?
another silver one 
Stu will be happy
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Location:
Adelaide
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September 2003
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Wed, 29 September 2004 23:48
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I'd like to have a GT4, and I like the colour, but I gotta say the front fascia looks and the chrome rims detract from the car.
Looks like it is lowered sensibly though
Cheers
Michael B
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Location:
melbourne
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December 2003
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 30 September 2004 01:24
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hey i like those side skirts.
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Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 30 September 2004 06:34
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Thanks for the feedback lads. Wish I could go to the Show this weekend but gotta rip the turbo back out again  its playing up a bit.
Hi bbaacchhyy, A lot of people have said that show rims dont look as good on the 185 as race rims, I havent actually seen an example of one to compare. I just figured if its got a show kit it should have show rims.
When i decide how I want to race with it, I might get rid of the kit and rims completely in favour of stock...
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 30 September 2004 06:48
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Bodykit is by jetspeed (car had a veilside front bar from a supra custom fit, but I didnt like the fit.
The new front bar was from CarMate in guildford. Had to fight them tooth and nail to get the bar to fit right as it was the first of this style to be fitted to a 185.
I have to admit they were not very forthcoming with help and were borederline abusive on the phone when I rang up requesting additional service. This was just my experience with them. But im happy with it overall
Here is a shot of the back:
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Tue, 05 October 2004 04:07
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Nice Ride man 
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Tue, 05 October 2004 09:17
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Thanks sikx5
might see if i can make it down to the batemans bay event, bring the machine down for a look see...
im a bit green eyed about your grp A status 
seriously though, from you avatar it looks like you got a sweet ride
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 25 November 2004 07:37
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Hey Guys,
Thought I would blow the dust off this thread with my results from my Dyno tune today.
I got my S-AFC tuned at Silverwater Automotive Services, and im very happy with the result. I would like to say thanks to the guys that worked on my pride and joy, and would recommend them to anyone looking for a tune up!
I met a fellow gt4 driver down there when I went to pick up my car, hopefully he finds his way to this site. I shamelessly wrote it on the back of an address card for him hehe
Now, without further re-due, I am posting my power run for the day:
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 25 November 2004 07:45
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nice gt4 jeff - i have competition now for grey gt4 honours 
nice room behind that front bar too , for a frontmount
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Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 25 November 2004 07:56
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Jeff?? who is that??  im Dave, but thanks anyway dude
Ive read a couple of your threads on what your doin with your beast...have to say its quite impressive, go the Grey GT4's!!!!
Ive learnt that my MBC aint doing its job properly anymore, and need to get it replaced....might go for the Apexi AVC-R, anyone had experience with them??
either way im goin to be drivin around on 8psi for a while, just listenin to that sweet 3SGTE exhaust note and enjoying my new found love affair with the GreyGhost
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 25 November 2004 08:08
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from now you shall be knownb as JEFF!
hehe
soryy - must have glazed over a name and misread
Im running at 14PSI - but still unable to crack 120 ATWKW which shits me ..
i think its tuning + injectors atm - My ECU's been tuned in safe mode till i could get some parts fixed - then its being remapped + tuned for 18 PSI.
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip to Dubbo
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Thu, 25 November 2004 08:25
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hehehe, no worries mate
sounds like once that gremlin is sorted out, who knows how strong your engine will be! I mean my power run was done with a MBC that is spiking boost to 17PSI (scary) then easing off to 12 
and to top it off ive got a factory downpipe with the cat still intact!!
It just goes to illustrate the enormous potential for the 3SGTE!
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Location:
newcastle
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April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Thu, 25 November 2004 08:32
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congrats dave
thats what we like to see
now all I've got to do is send mine back down
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GT4's taking over SAS
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Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Fri, 26 November 2004 01:05
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Thanks Troy
aye to be sure, to be sure!
actually yesterday was the first time i have gotten up close to another gt4 without it being mine...
does anyone else have power runs they can post?? would like to see what other gt4's are pulling in different setups
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Location:
newcastle
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April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Fri, 26 November 2004 01:25
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dave,
how did the other gt4 go
that was there?
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Fri, 26 November 2004 01:29
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The other one pulled 141.7 i think...but his power curve was a smoother increase as he had a custom downpipe and FMIC
his run was also done later in the day and the ambient temp in the dyno bay was up about 6 degrees at that stage...
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Location:
Sydney
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April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Thu, 23 December 2004 03:54
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Sweet sweet looking car.
But Id change up the wheels for some nice gunmetal 5 piece SR4 style rims.
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Fri, 24 December 2004 07:07
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very nice car Dave. 140kws is pretty impressive! whats wrong with your MBC thou? its the dual stage turbosmart right? i'm about to get one for my swap, u reckon there not that good or..?
Anyways if you want to sell it off, i might be interested.hehe
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Location:
Sydney
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March 2003
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Fri, 24 December 2004 09:02
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Good work Dave!
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Location:
Perth, Austrlaia
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Thu, 30 December 2004 12:29
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nice I made 115awd/KW on my gt4
SAFC2
2.5 flex joint back exhaust
EBC - Blitz
straight intake
Front mount
on roughly 7.5 bar stock boost.. I had majpr troubles with spikes when I tried winding it up.. so I did it at pretty much stock boost
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Location:
Sydney
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September 2004
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Re: My 185 on road trip...now all tuned up!
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Wed, 19 January 2005 07:06
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7.5 psi you mean yeah, thats a pretty good reading for stock boost. Its a pity that the gt4 cruise fell through, and many of us couldnt make it to the dyno day to compete...it reminds me of the simpsons
"A congenital heart defect has felled tatum moments before he could step into the ring"
ohwell next time.
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