merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 04/05/09 04:21 AM Author Share Posted 04/05/09 04:21 AM (edited) I wont be having the car for long. I'm here in Brisbane for attachment for 2 years and I'm left with just a year.that said with the time constraint, the most I can do will be the normal mods. fuel pump, injectors,exhaust,air filter and a flash? is it the same for a xr6t?how much gain will I see from that? enough to break the t5?there are not alot of mk II in the market currently for me to choose from either. Edited 04/05/09 04:25 AM by merceid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howsee Donating Members 785 Member For: 17y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Carindale, Brisbane Posted 04/05/09 09:08 AM Share Posted 04/05/09 09:08 AM Anything more than STOCK is more than enough to break it. If you want to mod the car go the 6sp. that way you're sure it will last. Otherwise be prepared to have the box let go on you, and then you're up for either a rebuild or conversion. It'll cost you less to get the 6sp and have the piece of mind than buy the 5sp and have it blow up in your face. Also I service my car every 5k, personally I wouldn't go over 7.5k in between services, especially in modded cars.Howsee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auscraft YBSLOW Member 281 Member For: 16y 3m Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 04/05/09 09:18 AM Share Posted 04/05/09 09:18 AM I service mine every 10k, using mobil 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 04/05/09 01:53 PM Author Share Posted 04/05/09 01:53 PM thanks guys.I'm also reading the other thread talking about the t5 gearbox.it seems like a time bomb! scary!also, that would mean the resale value of the 5 speed would be very bad in say 2 years time? when all are starting to break down eh?6 speed is the way to go yea.gotta wait and see if any 6speed come along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howsee Donating Members 785 Member For: 17y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Carindale, Brisbane Posted 05/05/09 06:33 AM Share Posted 05/05/09 06:33 AM yeah don't waste your time or money with the 5sp, just go straight for the 6sp. there are a couple under 20g on carsales now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 05/05/09 09:04 AM Author Share Posted 05/05/09 09:04 AM (edited) cheers guys.firstsecondonly 2 that are below 20k yea?how do they look? Edited 05/05/09 09:05 AM by merceid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace blind leading the blind Member 3,657 Member For: 16y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Mt Alford, Queensland Posted 05/05/09 09:56 AM Share Posted 05/05/09 09:56 AM just so you know mate I am running stock power and have done 150000k and like I said no real issues wit the t5 but if you have any inclination of modding dont even bother with the t5 it will definately go bang first time you dump the clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 05/05/09 11:30 AM Author Share Posted 05/05/09 11:30 AM is that the reason behind you keeping it stock?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace blind leading the blind Member 3,657 Member For: 16y 2m 1d Gender: Male Location: Mt Alford, Queensland Posted 05/05/09 11:33 AM Share Posted 05/05/09 11:33 AM nah mate cant afford to mod lol I paid too much for my car brought it just before the prices dropped so paid way too much lol plus I still enjoy the power it has why would I want more lol I think a stereo will be my next mod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 06/05/09 08:47 AM Author Share Posted 06/05/09 08:47 AM (edited) anyway guys where can I bring the car for a pre-purchase inspection?in brisbane Edited 06/05/09 08:48 AM by merceid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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