Jake F6 Donating Members 327 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Location: Melbourne Posted 14/12/07 07:24 AM Share Posted 14/12/07 07:24 AM Well my 1999 AU XR6-VCT was written off when a lady thatran a stop sign & hit me a few days ago! (nobody was hurt).I have managed to find a very well looked after example of a BA MkII XR6T in 'shockwave' with 90,000kms on the clock at a good price.It has a 6 speed manual, and the momo steering wheel.Warranty runs out on it in a few weeks, so if there is anything that I should be on the lookout for to get fixed under warranty let me know asap please.I would like to modify it to a power level where the standard clutch will stillhold up ok... Not too sure, but I think I would like to do the following mods:- Typhoon intake- BMC filter- Centre muffler removal- Custom editThis should get me some decent power, whilst still remaining stock looking,and not frying the clutch too easily. 230rwkw perhaps ??I am thinking about either Nizpro ot HP-F to do the custom edit, as theseseem to have a good reputation in Melbourne.Also, I was considering cosmetic mods such as 18"s & perhaps white GT stripes...Anyway, I have been enviously lurking around here for several years, learningabout these cars patiently, and I can't wait to now pick mine up on Sunday !PS. I will need to change my forum name from BLACK XR6-VCT to somethingmore up to date // Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthxr Donating Members 553 Member For: 18y 10m 27d Gender: Male Location: The Shire Sydney AUS Posted 14/12/07 07:33 AM Share Posted 14/12/07 07:33 AM (edited) Change your clutch before it explodes, it has happened to a few on here, better change your Id as well , before your warranty is up , check 4 steering clunks, excessive driveline play ( it comes standard from the factory) so good luck, brake shudder and hand brake operation.. Oh and congrats on the new ride, Im sure your list of mods wont stop there ! pete Edited 14/12/07 07:35 AM by stealthxr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/12/07 07:43 AM Share Posted 14/12/07 07:43 AM Congrats JakeMight be worth taking it to a real mechanic and get them to prepare a list of things for warranty repair - if you take it straight to the dealer they might be more inclined to miss a few things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 1m 4d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/12/07 10:00 AM Share Posted 14/12/07 10:00 AM Congrats on the purchase. Good luck just sticking to that power level. I said that I would just stick to an edit only and now look whats happened. Enjoy your new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 11d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 14/12/07 10:55 AM Share Posted 14/12/07 10:55 AM Well done on the purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOWDOWN BACK SLOWER THEN EVER! Member 706 Member For: 17y 6m Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 14/12/07 12:56 PM Share Posted 14/12/07 12:56 PM Congrats JakeMight be worth taking it to a real mechanic and get them to prepare a list of things for warranty repair - if you take it straight to the dealer they might be more inclined to miss a few things. Jake,Tab speaks the truth. Get this down asap. Enjoy the T mate.Ozzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 10m 27d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 14/12/07 10:23 PM Share Posted 14/12/07 10:23 PM I'm With stealthxr, you will definately need a better clutch, the factory one is no good for any power over stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake F6 Donating Members 327 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Location: Melbourne Posted 15/12/07 11:36 AM Author Share Posted 15/12/07 11:36 AM Cheers, I might have to ring Mal Wood.Great advice about getting an independant mechanic to check thecar too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIROLLA Member 10 Member For: 17y 21d Posted 16/12/07 07:49 AM Share Posted 16/12/07 07:49 AM very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake F6 Donating Members 327 Member For: 21y 5m 20d Location: Melbourne Posted 23/12/07 01:43 AM Author Share Posted 23/12/07 01:43 AM G'day guys,Update:I picked up my F6 intake from FTG Autosalvage - $75, and havereceiveed a K&N filter in the mail from ebay - $75. I also have a C&V CAPA box on the way $495 with three generic tunes.(Thanks to this website)The only things I can pick on with the car at this stage are:- Diff clunk - will get checked under remaining warranty.- 2nd & 3rd gear isn't 100% smooth (sometimes a little crunch) - will get checked under remaining warranty.Any ideas about the issues above?Once warranty work is done, I will chuck the cold air stuff on & get the center muffler removed, and head down to get a custom tune!PS. I am getting my forum name changed to "Jake XR6T"// Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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