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by maded
Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:05 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Protect the environment and save fuelwith a cheap DIY device
Replies: 21
Views: 3377

Stop being so pushy and tell everyone they MUST try it. This is, by all standards "snake oil" and your fuel savings may be a result of careful driving @ 5%. If you want real fuel savings, go get your car turbo charged. Your NA car's ecu is not programmed for boost and NA maps on boost do save fuel -...
by maded
Sat Sep 02, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Exhaust wraps
Replies: 9
Views: 864

The paint stuff is call POR15.. look it up on the 'net. good luck!
by maded
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: Aftermarket and High Performance
Topic: POP QUIZ!
Replies: 5
Views: 1476

plastic or metal bits? actually... it doesn't really matter, you might consider placing a stainless steel mesh just before the TB to prevent any potential broken bits from trying to make friends with your valves....
by maded
Sat Mar 11, 2006 5:02 pm
Forum: Electronics/Interior/Audio
Topic: Door panel/Speaker Q
Replies: 15
Views: 4989

stock speakers are 4.5" front, and 4x6 rear.

I know people who upgrade the fronts to 6.5" - you need a slim speaker design (not too big magnets) and a MDF ring to space it.
by maded
Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:18 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Hood scoop (dumb) question
Replies: 13
Views: 1617

The flames are SWEEEEEEEEEEET!!

Keep it up folks, any more hood scoops not centered on the bonnet but just above where the air-box should be?
by maded
Sat Feb 18, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Hood scoop (dumb) question
Replies: 13
Views: 1617

i knew that... :? i wuz wondering if anyone knew the link to the woo with the tiny scoop - so i could show my fab guy...
by maded
Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:04 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Hood scoop (dumb) question
Replies: 13
Views: 1617

not exactly what i wuz looking for... the scoop i saw was all of maybe 1" high...
by maded
Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: Electronics/Interior/Audio
Topic: +ve alternator cable upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 917

The voltage regulator is indeed built into the alternator and I did the positive wire from the alternator to the battery on my Lanos and I have pics of it ... somewhere. LOL So no worries, the wire goes stright from the alternator positive output terminal to the battery positive post. I must warn y...
by maded
Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:46 pm
Forum: Electronics/Interior/Audio
Topic: +ve alternator cable upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 917

yeap the service manual (for the kalos) says the rectifier is built in - which means you get DC out of the alternator.
by maded
Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:33 pm
Forum: Electronics/Interior/Audio
Topic: +ve alternator cable upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 917

i will not DEFINITELY confirm this... but a quick check with the service manual says that the rectifier (regulator) circuit is built-in to the alternator (the service manual calls it a generator). So the alternator provides power directly to the battery. What all this mumbo-jumbo means is that you c...
by maded
Thu Feb 16, 2006 5:18 am
Forum: Detailing/Exterior/Suspension
Topic: Hood scoop (dumb) question
Replies: 13
Views: 1617

Hood scoop (dumb) question

I remember reading on this site some dude with a very small hood scoop just above where his air-intake should be... i'm thinking about doing something like that too....

Now here's the dumb question... can someone point me to a pic of this? *blush*
by maded
Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:50 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: ceramic coating exhaust
Replies: 20
Views: 2568

is the POR15 stuff any good for the exhaust manifold shield? I just wanna prevent the engine bay from getting too hot...
by maded
Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:07 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Test pipe group buy
Replies: 40
Views: 3721

Mine's a stick too but it's a 1400cc affair - F14D3-G

So i'm wondering if the flanges and everything are the same....
by maded
Fri Nov 25, 2005 3:00 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Test pipe group buy
Replies: 40
Views: 3721

Audacityracing, are you driving a stick or an auto?
by maded
Sat Oct 08, 2005 7:31 am
Forum: Engine/Intake/Exhaust
Topic: Test pipe group buy
Replies: 40
Views: 3721

Dude, is this for the Aveo/Kalos? And would you ship to Singapore?