Post by: Thumper on November 13, 2008, 12:44:13
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Post by: grug on November 13, 2008, 12:49:13
Post by: Hemmi on November 13, 2008, 14:39:44
Post by: eye30 on November 13, 2008, 17:29:12
The paint job really makes the light stand out.
Post by: Thumper on November 13, 2008, 20:57:46
So you can imagine what they are like at night! (Plus the colouring is spot on. Proper white colour. No stupid colours like you see on most HiD conversions)
The blue in the photos is when you are just on the beam edge. I was trying to show the enhanced blue colouring on the beam edge.
Will try to take some tonight, against a white wall to show you what I mean.
Post by: Dazzler on November 13, 2008, 21:44:35
Post by: camerooney on November 14, 2008, 00:23:44
Quote from: "grug"
Bear my children?
Lol
Nice pics Thumper.
3.0L per 100kms!
Post by: rustbucket on November 14, 2008, 02:38:10
I am really interested in the Scanguage II. How much do you attribute to it in acheiving the 3 L/100 economy figure in you image?
Rustbucket
Post by: i30Dave on November 14, 2008, 07:29:23
Quote from: "rustbucket"
Hey Thumper,
I am really interested in the Scanguage II. How much do you attribute to it in acheiving the 3 L/100 economy figure in you image?
Rustbucket
Scangauge II is just a measurement device. It doesn't improve fuel efficiency.
Post by: rustbucket on November 14, 2008, 07:54:43
I know that the scanguage is only a measurement device and only provides info and its driving habits that ultimately determine economy. What I was asking of Thumper was, did he feel the info provided by the Scanguage was helpful in decision making re driving technques in real time situations as an aid to his achieving good economy figures.
regards
Rustbucket
Post by: Dazzler on November 14, 2008, 09:31:31
Excluding labour what do you reckon all you mods have cost in total (I'm guessing only about $1200?)
Maybe we could have a guessing competition....
Post by: Thumper on November 14, 2008, 11:12:19
As for how I managed the 3lt/100km for 600 odd km's, easy! (One of the secrets you can find on this forum!) *Hint hint*
Seriously though, yes, the Scangauge helps in watching intercooler temps, instant fuel use, engine load and boost pressure.
Oh, and don't go over 2,000rpm 8-)
Post by: rustbucket on November 15, 2008, 01:13:44
re the Scanguage II. Answer appears that its not just a toy but quite a useful item and worth the investment.
Thanks again,
Rbucket
Post by: Rubix on November 15, 2008, 13:09:42
Post by: Shambles on November 15, 2008, 13:37:21
Quote from: "Rubix"
I'm a bit new to the car modification thing - how did you remove the "i30" from your boot without damaging the paint work?
Hi Rubix.
Here's a post by icatcher earlier in the year
viewtopic.php?p=2673#p2673 (https://i30ownersclub.com/viewtopic.php?p=2673#p2673)
Post by: Thumper on November 16, 2008, 01:52:31
Might do one, since I have all the photos here.
Parts needed, a normal hairdryer, some metho and a little bit of paint polish (If there are any scratches left over) Shouldn't be, but just in case.
Another method is using fishing line to 'cut' through the glue between the badge and the paint.
Post by: ouri30 on November 16, 2008, 08:39:20
Quote from: "Thumper"
Hmm, I thought I had done a write up on removing the badges?
Might do one, since I have all the photos here.
Parts needed, a normal hairdryer, some metho and a little bit of paint polish (If there are any scratches left over) Shouldn't be, but just in case.
Another method is using fishing line to 'cut' through the glue between the badge and the paint.
I assume the metho is for removing any residual glue (or maybe softening the glue). It might be worth a try using either eucalyptus oil of teatree oil as these have worked well with many glues and adhesives that I have tried.
Bob
Post by: bumpkin on November 17, 2008, 22:04:10
Don't laugh, I promise voddy will take off glue and not touch the paint.
Post by: Rubix on November 17, 2008, 22:56:19
Post by: Thumper on November 18, 2008, 04:48:30
Post by: eye30 on November 18, 2008, 18:51:44
Quote from: "Thumper"
under body sealant
On my UK i30 this was done at the factory BUT there is a section, rear left side, directly above the exhaust mainfold which has not been done.
Any other UK models with black sealer missing?
Post by: mlms on March 23, 2009, 18:19:48
Heh, you DON'T want to know what the lights cost, brand new. (You won't get much change from $1,000) This is BEFORE they are opened up and painted! :lol:
As for how I managed the 3lt/100km for 600 odd km's, easy! (One of the secrets you can find on this forum!) *Hint hint*
Seriously though, yes, the Scangauge helps in watching intercooler temps, instant fuel use, engine load and boost pressure.
Oh, and don't go over 2,000rpm 8-)
I have just bought scangauge 2, and I like to know do you use diesel a or diesel b settings because it seems that both works but gives little different values..
Post by: i30 Roolz on March 24, 2009, 06:33:29
Are they the same tail-lights currently on ebay?
Post by: guest507 on March 24, 2009, 10:14:39
Heh, you DON'T want to know what the lights cost, brand new. (You won't get much change from $1,000) This is BEFORE they are opened up and painted! :lol:
As for how I managed the 3lt/100km for 600 odd km's, easy! (One of the secrets you can find on this forum!) *Hint hint*
Seriously though, yes, the Scangauge helps in watching intercooler temps, instant fuel use, engine load and boost pressure.
Oh, and don't go over 2,000rpm 8-)
I have just bought scangauge 2, and I like to know do you use diesel a or diesel b settings because it seems that both works but gives little different values..
On diesel A, mine agrees closely with the i30's inbuilt trip computer for fuel economy, as long as the air conditioning is turned on. When the aircon is off, the Scangauge's fuel economy reading is too high by maybe 30% :neutral: