Gareth

Sorry to mention APS again, but if you think stage 2 is quick you should try stage 3. I've been stage 3 for about 8 months (after running stage 2 for some time) and the car is just awesome. The way a car is meant to be! I haven't driven a GT, but in my humbe opinion it can be no match for a 390KW Turbo. The performance just makes you swear out loud sometimes! Sure, you need premium brakes (or mods) and modified valve springs, and probably a modified gearbox and oil coolers, but hell, for the $15,000 extra spend it's still a very affordable car in comparison.

I haven't been on the site for months but I'm interested in this day. Are there any spots left?

I can only comment from my own experience with the XR6T, as I haven't looked at the Typhoon, and don't think I would. I've installed the APS stage 3 kit and I can't imagine a much better, quicker, more practical car than the T. For similar money once you upgrade the valve springs... and add in a few extras. So, if you are allowed to modify, and don't mind losing your warranty, then that's what I'd do. If this isn't an option then I guess I'd buy the Typhoon. I'm up to 45,000k's with no drive train issues, but I know I will need to re-build the Auto at some stage, so that probably makes the stage 3 a little more expensive, but it does have a lot more go (318 rwk). Is it really true that the Typhoon's not as quick in a straight line? This seems to make no sense!!

I've been Stage 3 for about 6 months. Cooling is OK, it never gets over 1/2 as the fans kick in, however I do lose some coolant out of the tank. I've tried ruplacing the header tank and cap, and I had a faulty heater hose, but I still lose coolant when I drive hard. Does anyone else experience this problem, or have a fix? My guess is that 390KW on a hot day is just too much for the standard cooling system and it blows off a bit of steam through the tank/cap.... Goes like a rocket though!

When I had my APS II kit fitted C&V found a problem with a return fuel line valve in the fuel tank. Prior to them finding this the car stalled constantly (sometimes 3 or 4 times a day). Had this fixed (disconnected the valve) and have not stalled since!

I haven't been on the site for a while, but I couldn't resist a comment on this thread. I've had stage 2 APS fitted to the car for a couple of months and am going stage 3 in a couple of weeks. Where else can you get a 390KW car for a tad over $50,000 (plus extras). Best car I've ever owned? Hell yes. My last one was a Honda S2000, great car, but lacked grunt. And guess what, I had lots of teething problems with it, including a nagging miss I never got to the bottom of in 60,000 k's. Those that whinge about the T must be bloody hard to please! Do us all a favour and go buy a HSV! (Every one I know that has owned one (Gen 3) has had to have the engine replaced, power steering problems, etc). All cars have their problems from time to time.

Congratulations Peter When do you expect to be marketing this through your distributors? Also, do you supply copies of the ADR approval to people who purchase the upgrades? Can I get one? The stage II is awesome, just gets better every day!

I had the APS stage 2 installed this week and it's great. Not as much of a dramatic effect as I envisioned, and it sure feels like the chasis can cope with a bit more than this! Premium brakes, so no problems there. I'm waiting for stage 3 now, that should be enough! (For a while). :lol:

I've used an armour all leather spray which also works well. I have no idea how well it protects long term as I've never used it on another car, but it is quite clear so you don't have the problems with the white stuff in your perforation. (Sounds painfull!)

How right you were! I'd had a previous (good) experience... Anyway, I've learnt my lesson now!