Dean @RW-Developments Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 ahhhh i was gonna get a hks one just until i get an uprated ecu? wats wrong with the hks ones? im just scared of blowin it up it hits fuel cut so easy and really fast, im also only running standard actuator but was gonna get the hks one with the fuel cutr defednder in place too? would this be ok hks one is better than hitting fc all the time??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I have a HKS FCD but i haven't fitted it yet, it's cutting for a reason as a saftey device so there is obviously something wrong. You would rather have it cutting than blowing up . The HKS ones can be dangerous but if you use them sensibly then im sure you will be fine. Dub Se7en has one on his and hasn't had a problem with it.The reason it is hitting it so fast is due to the spring in the standard actuator being considerably weaker. The spring in the HKS actuator is much stronger. Get a standard one and a HKS one and pull on them and you will see what i mean. You can also solve the fuel cut with an electronic boost controller i think. Im sure Sicaln has one with a standard actuator.The HKS actuator solved the problem for me anyway and since we have identical engines it wil probably do the same. I even had the same fuel cutting problem as you for about two weeks until i got an actuator. It was as soon as the engine tickled boost it felt like hitting a wall.Let me know what happens bud.Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 steer clear of the HKS FCD it is more trouble than its worth, it tricks the engine - you would be better to wait and have fuel cut that is safer than the damage u can get from running lean with the FCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 so if i run a jam or greddy one are they adjustable and universal for any cars? il be getting an actuator anyway cheers mate didnt know that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kara GTT Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I think i just fell in love ;) with your garage and car roof! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 cheers man since i did the roof ive had tons of comments and old guy from buy my work said i need shooting cuz apparently i have the japanese kamakazi sign on the roof ;) i was like shutup its one of the japanese flags ya noob ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 so a small update ive got the whole week off work so decided to clean the engine bay. im going to try and dedicate the whole week to fixing small bits and bobs on the starlet that doesnt cost money! heres a few pics of the bay ;) ;) Dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Nice clean Bay mate, i envy it ;) Good work dude!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 cheers fella it was so cold today i nearly didnt bother, reli wanna keep ontop over the winter! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Dean how far from Kidderminster are you? Would love a ride in this. ;)not hinting or anything ;) ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Looking uber clean mate!! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I love the colour of your rocker cover. I was tempted to swap engines when they came over so i had that red. Too late now .Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 I love the colour of your rocker cover. I was tempted to swap engines when they came over so i had that red. Too late now .Bourkeyhaha lol im so glad you didnt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 so havent really updated lately lol, so need to start updating as theres always stuff changing on the car, so as some of you may be aware i had a really bad shaking problem with the car but know 1 knew what it was.... all fixed now, thanks to my mate breaking his paseo for spares. so i desided i wanted the gearbox cups and the drive shafts, when i came to fitting them after taking apart everthing the new driveshafts fitted in the gearbox end but were thicker with different spline count so didnt fit my hubs.so then i also had his hubs ,discs,and callipers so basically the whole gt conversion took a fair few hours to swap everything but fortunatly i kept my hubs and callipers with the 3g 10 groove discs and mintexx 1144 pads.... but now its all fixed and running finethe old driveshaft and cup lolzmy new brakes ...the brakes are spot on now, i wasnt planning on swapping the breaks but its all good now cuz ive got the gt hubs so i can put some 4 pots straight on nowwhen i get some lol, i also had a drivers side door handle cuz mine snapped in the frost... and the paseo clocks will update more soon...Dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 another update. resently my decat has been a night mare ever since i fitted it i couldnt get the bolts as tight as i would have liked because the heat wrap and how everythink gets in the way, but the other week the car was seriously slow and i could hear the exhaust blowing so checked the decat to find only 1 bolt holding t on. so had to refit it again... but on friday the same thing happened again even though i had put lock tight on. so on friday i took it to my mates house cuz he has a car pit! and decided the only way to fit it properly was to take the turbo offnow its mint and more responsive than its ever beenfew picsdecided to port the wastegate abit didnt do the whole thing due to lack of dremal parts lol, hasnt hit fuel cut sincebadly leaking decat as you can seestrapped back on with tons of locktight and put 2 nuts on each thread to make sure it neva bothers me again all in all job well done made such a difference to the sound and performance!been busy so more updates cumming....comments welcomeDean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 such a sweet project this!!!!!!!! glad to hear u got your problem sorted there dude, hope it gives u no more crap!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 cheers mate, i hope it gives me no more crap too!only good luck should come now? lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Keep up the good work dean. I ported my waste gate when the engine was sat in the garage. I did it like you just didn't get too giddy with it Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 im just bout to go outside to start messing again but its snowing lol, im glad you said you did yours the same way bourkey. wasnt sure id done it right? just ground it till it was smooth taken probally a mill off if that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Callan Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 lol you dont have boost pipe issues like i do:( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 im sure as soon as i turn the boost up there will be pipes poping off lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee_EP82 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Looking good Dean.Saw you tonight up cannock i was in palletts colt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 lol i didnt spot you in pallets car, cannock was crap, i ended up going for a play in the now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Callan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 i cant wait till its summer and i can use the gt fully lol... pallet wants to buy my wheels but im not sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedFreak Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have just sat and read right through this thread from the start, and I have to say that I am very impressed! You seem to have a knack for making free modifications, but that make all the difference to the look of the car! I love the roof idea! And it looks really good, considering you done it yourself too from a small logo! Its good to see the difference from what the car looked like when your first got it!I love the car, and look forward to seeing what else is on your list of mods!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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