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Good news, my mx5 phase is back!
 

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I'm actually over it. I just want something with 4 wheels and a steering wheel at the moment. Lol
it's on off for me too, it's just the good reviews that make it 'look good'. A test drive is what will decide. I would also rather have an old wrx for the same price. Or even a motorcycle license.
 

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it's on off for me too, it's just the good reviews that make it 'look good'. A test drive is what will decide. I would also rather have an old wrx for the same price. Or even a motorcycle license.
Yeah man. I just need something to transport myself with haha.

I'll just save up and get a Toyota 86 in the future.
 

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ommgggg these 240zs and the 2000GT
wish i was balling and could afford one of these bad boys
 

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Trailer for the very last top gear episode..

 

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I'm actually over it. I just want something with 4 wheels and a steering wheel at the moment. Lol
Whereas I'm shopping for 2 wheels and handlebars atm
 

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u getting a motorcycle??
Yeah, got excess cash and a bit bored haha. Picked up my learners and going through Bikesales trying at the moment :)
 

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Yeah, got excess cash and a bit bored haha. Picked up my learners and going through Bikesales trying at the moment :)
how was the learner course? I wanted to do it few months ago but decided to leave it after the HSC
 

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Anyone know where I can get a good and cheap exhaust system for my mk5 Golf?
 

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Check eBay or post on Facebook or reddit
 

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Havox what's your budget and preferences for a bike?
 

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how was the learner course? I wanted to do it few months ago but decided to leave it after the HSC
A bit of a mindf*** at first trying to riding a bicycle while driving a manual car at the same time with hand and foot controls reversed haha. It was pretty straight forward I think once I got that worked out.

Havox what's your budget and preferences for a bike?
I had an unlimited budget for safety gear, roughly 4-5k for a bike although I'd rather spend less now and save it for upgrades in the future. Preference would be low km, relatively easy to ride and learn on. Currently being boring and looking at Ninja 250s and CBR250s.

Anyone know where I can get a good and cheap exhaust system for my mk5 Golf?
Also budget in a tune and supporting mods.
 

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Anyone know where I can get a good and cheap exhaust system for my mk5 Golf?
Obtain steel with appropriate diameter (calculate!)

Weld to appropriate length (make sure it is long enough to cool down by the time it reaches the back).

Attach catalytic converter as appropriate.

Weld final exhaust out take.

done
 

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Obtain steel with appropriate diameter (calculate!)

Weld to appropriate length (make sure it is long enough to cool down by the time it reaches the back).

Attach catalytic converter as appropriate.

Weld final exhaust out take.

done
You forgot the wideband O2 sensor, mandrel bending, flange fabrication, screamer pipe and all that good stuff ;)
 

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You forgot the wideband O2 sensor, mandrel bending, flange fabrication, screamer pipe and all that good stuff ;)
Yeah definitely need lambdas for appropriate all year performance. Although they'll need some calibration which isn't an easy job. 3 wire is enough unless you have something more performance based.

Flanges you can get away with aftermarket.

Can get away with just welding different pipes if you can't get your hands on a mandrel or any other appropriate pipe bender.

Can buy aftermarket screamer pipe, but not a necessity haha.
 

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