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Also since it's from Japan. What has would you guys be using on the TT?
when I stayed in Japan we had different octane and the highest here where I'm at is 93.
Lastly I plan on premixing but I'll dig thru the FAQ section as I'm sure those have popped up several times
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase!
The USA uses AKI vs RON in Japan as the measure for octane, meaning the "numbers" at the pump are lower but still suitable for your car. Use 91+ and you will be fine. HOWEVER this is assuming your car is stock.- check your ecu - if it's aftermarket I would get a tune to be safe.
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase!
The USA uses AKI vs RON in Japan as the measure for octane, meaning the "numbers" at the pump are lower but still suitable for your car. Use 91+ and you will be fine. HOWEVER this is assuming your car is stock.- check your ecu - if it's aftermarket I would get a tune to be safe.
Tom
thanks buddy.
it's nearly 100% stock with stock ECU as well.
thanks buddy.
it's nearly 100% stock with stock ECU as well.
Well in that case fill her up with 91+ and have fun!
I would however recommend taking the first few tanks of gas easy and not boosting hard. Just to make sure everything is running well and no issues develop. With it being an import you have to take into account that it has been sitting for a while and likely has not had a decent service recently - a lot of cars go to auction just before they need to pass their next road inspection. So be sure to change all your fluids and be aware your brakes may not be great.
Pretty sure I'm gonna have to swap out the CV axle and I'll just end up doing them both because I get a loud clicking out of the rear passenger. No big deal but it will have to wait until I get back from overseas.
added some extra pics
Removing the rear spoiler eventually and putting on a roof spoiler. Nice and simple
Further to cautions above you may want to get five tests done up front:
1. Have codes read by a JDM code reader . The car does not have a check engine light. The code reader can detect up to about 75 potential problems.
2. Get a "smoke test" of the air intake and vacuum lines.
3. Get a coolant system pressure test
4. Get compression test
5. get electrical system tested for shorts and/or ground faults.
These tests should not cost a lot in aggregate, but could save you considerable $$ before you start chasing problems around.
Further to cautions above you may want to get five tests done up front:
1. Have codes read by a JDM code reader . The car does not have a check engine light. The code reader can detect up to about 75 potential problems.
2. Get a "smoke test" of the air intake and vacuum lines.
3. Get a coolant system pressure test
4. Get compression test
5. get electrical system tested for shorts and/or ground faults.
These tests should not cost a lot in aggregate, but could save you considerable $$ before you start chasing problems around.
thanks for the tips
loud clicking was a sticker the came off the rim and was hitting brake caliber
Last edited by Justin.K; 05-03-18 at 10:58 AM.
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04-21-18, 10:42 PM
Get tested
