Alright, I recently bought a 380 VRX Series #2 BLACK with 41Km's on the clock for 17.5K. (dealers) just wondering what decent mod's I can do on it. Im in tasmania so obviously some can be out of reach.

I want a pioneer ipod intergration but don't know howmuch it'll cost.
Looking for 20-21" rims, wondering what set of tyres I need, if it needs to be lowered etc.

Intake/exhaust, not sure what wil suit/fit the 380. Currently getting 400km's a tank with 14.3 averaging on fuel.. pretty disgusted.. My other car (2010 maxima sts) which is a 3.5 having 10kw more power gets 11L per 100km's? Any ideas? Is it because it's CVT or what?

Let me know guys!

Ps; If you know the estimate of the prices of the modifications, that'd help me heaps! regards

All this and more are covered comprehensively in previous threads.
First stop is the encyclopaedia thread at nearly top of the page. Good luck and welcome.

All this and more are covered comprehensively in previous threads.
First stop is the encyclopaedia thread at nearly top of the page. Good luck and welcome.

Thanks for the warm welcome, I just got quoted 310$ for a berklee Bs0655 rear muffler, do you know howmuch they usually go for? Also I have read ALOT of the threads here, I was just curious, sorry If I pointlessly made another thread.

Hi there. Welcome. Nice to see another Stealth/black 380 - the most common/popular color on this forum (at last check - in the What Color Is Your 380 thread).
Anyway, I have the Berklee fitted, as do probably half the people here that have changed their muffler. Mine cost $140 and re-used original tip (round on my model, not oval like VRX/GT) - but that was almost 4 years ago so could be higher now. I'm actually about to bin that muffler soon in favour of a dual exhaust set-up (ie muffler on left side of rear too).
As for rims, you have a good idea with the 20-21 inch; under 19s are too small. Mine are 19 and just look okay. 20 or 21 will look awesome! Not sure of prices though... probably $2K+ (depending on tyres).

Hi there. Welcome. Nice to see another Stealth/black 380 - the most common/popular color on this forum (at last check - in the What Color Is Your 380 thread).
Anyway, I have the Berklee fitted, as do probably half the people here that have changed their muffler. Mine cost $140 and re-used original tip (round on my model, not oval like VRX/GT) - but that was almost 4 years ago so could be higher now. I'm actually about to bin that muffler soon in favour of a dual exhaust set-up (ie muffler on left side of rear too).
As for rims, you have a good idea with the 20-21 inch; under 19s are too small. Mine are 19 and just look okay. 20 or 21 will look awesome! Not sure of prices though... probably $2K+ (depending on tyres).
Thanks for your input buddy! Appreciate it heaps. Got quoted 310$ for the berklee's, I wouldnt mind keeping the chrome that i've got right now so would that make any differences?

With the wheels. I went through the pictures and I instantly fell in love for these ones > http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/9179/12017759.jpg, pm'd him and asked for the details/model/brand etc.. Haha yes! I saw the poll and looks like the black one's popular, hard to maintain though/washing wise. Also getting 14.2-3 per 100km in fuel consumption, is that about average? I got 70km's left on the computer and I've only done 372KMS. ( Note: first full tank after car was purchased) was expecting way more honestly, Also the prices of petrol jumping up to 1.50$ in my area.. 90$ for a tank anyone?

You should be looking at under 10 on a trip but town driving (stop start) can vary between 12-14

Averaging over 14 would seem a little high unless youre a real leadfoot. Again lots of threads on this one too

You should be looking at under 10 on a trip but town driving (stop start) can vary between 12-14

Averaging over 14 would seem a little high unless youre a real leadfoot. Again lots of threads on this one too

Whatcha expect from a P-plater? Haha but after a full tank I tried me best to keep it all econmical, coasting etc, won't budge from the 14L mark.

Whatcha expect from a P-plater? Haha but after a full tank I tried me best to keep it all econmical, coasting etc, won't budge from the 14L mark.

If it wont budge from a 14 average I would disconnect the battery and reset the ecu and see what happens. I was getting a high average, did what I suggested and my average dropped to 9.7. Worth a try

Yeah I'll probably try that one. Wow 9.7? Howmuch km's do you get in 1 full tank?

Averaging over 14 would seem a little high unless youre a real leadfoot. Again lots of threads on this one too

If you look in the economy thread - 14s are perfectly normal around town especially if the average speed is low (eg 28kph)

If you look in the economy thread - 14s are perfectly normal around town especially if the average speed is low (eg 28kph)

Yeah prob under 35kms atm. Havent been out on a hwy yet so hopefully that'll mix things up.

Yeah I'll probably try that one. Wow 9.7? Howmuch km's do you get in 1 full tank?

Dunno... I,m one of those people that never go below half a tank LOL

Dunno... I,m one of those people that never go below half a tank LOL

L O L. Is that mitsu spoliers you got on? or a diff brand?

Genuine 380 VRX spoiler

21" rims are very uncommon. Stick to 20s. There's a Wheel and Tyre FAQ in the DIY/FAQ Subsection of Tech Torque.

Definitely lower it too - big rims at stock height looks silly. Have a search through the section to see what springs/shocks are recommended.

On the Magna to reset the average litres per 100km you merely hold in the Mode switch for about 5 secs and it gives two beeps. Not sure about the 380 though.
Cheers

On the Magna to reset the average litres per 100km you merely hold in the Mode switch for about 5 secs and it gives two beeps. Not sure about the 380 though.
Cheers

same for 380

If you go for big rims make sure you can get tyres that meet the load rating for the 380 first.

+1 on the 21" rims. give them the big miss as you wont get tyre choice and they will be expensive. As for your mileage, you either have something wrong with your right foot or your car as I can get 10.5 towing a camper trailer on the open road. Get the 90mm intake and lower intake mod done and I reckon you should notice the difference. If you are going to get a rear muffler make sure that they chop off the flange behind the original one as is stages down the 2 1/2" system to a 2 1/4" system. They can weld on another flange. I recommend a Redback muffler if you want a nice note without being noisy. If you want something a bid louder the berkelee is the way to go from what I can see

+1 on the 21" rims. give them the big miss as you wont get tyre choice and they will be expensive. As for your mileage, you either have something wrong with your right foot or your car as I can get 10.5 towing a camper trailer on the open road. Get the 90mm intake and lower intake mod done and I reckon you should notice the difference. If you are going to get a rear muffler make sure that they chop off the flange behind the original one as is stages down the 2 1/2" system to a 2 1/4" system. They can weld on another flange. I recommend a Redback muffler if you want a nice note without being noisy. If you want something a bid louder the berkelee is the way to go from what I can see
Thanks for your input bud,

I'm probably going for the 20" now. Gonna cost me over $1400 though. inc tyres, It's got cheap china ones on atm. Im on 13.5-14L now, running on 95RON, no mods, Average speed at around 38-40.

That's incredible you're getting 10.5 with a trailer... makes me feel like i need to go to the doctors for a right foot check hahah. Going to get the 90mm intake off ebay, as for the filter, Ill search around.
Im going to go with the berklee, $310 fitted and Ill make sure they do chop it off.

Yeah, with the economy, getting 430Kms a tank, is that what everyone else is getting?

The rims you liked on the blue car are BBOS rims. Tyres you want (to maintain same rolling diameter) is 225/35/20 - they're going to be expensive as they are not a popular size. If you go 19s, you need a 225/40/19 or 235/40/19 - these should be slightly more popular so you should get a set for reasonable cost. Here's a link to a tool that calulates tyre sizes when changing up or down rim sizes: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

How did you go with the berklee muffler? I dropped the rear muffler off mine (2 flang bolts and 2 bracket bolts - easy 10 minute job), and it sounds awful! So I'm also looking for options - anyone tried a hotdog instead of a full rear muffler? I want no sound at cruise, slight burble at idle, and full banshee wail at WOT.

Becarefull of the 20" wheels, one good pot hole will usually damage the sidewall of the tire and may buckle the rim, tyres are pricey and with no side wall to flex the ride is harsh , have a look at Falcon wheels, AU on, they all fit, but be sure to use the right black plastic sleeves so the wheel is supported by the hub not the wheel studs. We use 18 x 8 BJR wheels on the race cars, $150 ea.

I have 19's with 40 profile tyres. No issues at all with the ride. Fill the guards nicely. Cost me just over $2k all up.

If you go the 20's mate, im running 235/35 Kumho Ecsta's on my 20x8.5 rims, on king super lows all round, fills out the guards nicely and ride quality isnt too bad at all, in Sydney at Liverpool exhaust around the corner from me has quoted me $200 for the Berklee muffler.

Hey guys, totally forgot I started this thread. Honestly not many potholes In tassie so that shouldn't be a problem. Haven't done my exhaust yet because I got quoted 330$ for the berklee install, keeping my chrome tip as well. WTF? And I asked everywhere else and only the berklee muffler shop supplies the berklee products, other places only have lukey's or cheap universal sports mufflers..

People have said they got theirs done for 180$ fitted? And kif 200$ should be right then :P,

With the rims, I've been quoted 2.5K for a set of 4, 20" 8.5 hbr rims with the 235/35's. Them keeping my tyres and wheels too. I think they quoted each of mine for 50$ bux each? So I'm still shoppin around. Def not paying 330$ for a berklee muff if people are getting quoted almost half that.

May have to travel to melb and get these mods done

Afterall this is Tasmania :D

The price quoted depends alot on what brand of tyre. There are packages with shitty chinese rubber.

yea i paid about the same for my 20's and they came with the Kumho KU31's which are an awesome tire. But as you said, your in Tassi so i'd imagine there isn't much in terms of variety and choice and price matching.

I did like the wheels on that link to the blue 380, but here in Sydney there are a lot of people with these wheels. When i was looking for wheels i wanted something different to everyone else and i think its the same with the guys that have 380's here on AMC.When i found the one's i have, they were new in the country and i was the second guy to buy them. Ive seen them on maybe 4 different cars in the 2yrs ive had them which is good as i hate seeing people with the same wheels ect..... lol

i cant wait to see this beast with some nice big wheels mate!

Def not paying 330$ for a berklee muff if people are getting quoted almost half that.


I paid $148 fitted for my Berklee.

You're right about the hbr's, seen lots of 99' commodore utes, not v8's v6's! With 19inch ones.. Alot of them.. But when I first saw them it was love at first sight <3. maybe I'll go with chromies or black on black? Yeah kif I love your rims mate, haven't seen them once In tassie, so I assume they are rare haha. Still not In fashion here. I've currently got achillie brand tyres and they are absolute horse s***, they feel like plastic and make so much noise, so I'm trying to wear them out as fast as possible :D

And wow 148$ for berklee? That's probably the labour here.

maybe I'll go with chromies or black on black?


BLACK ON BLACK for sure :) just dont cheap out on tires mate.

NOt sure what part of Tassie you are in but if you are in Hobart go see City Car Centre, I assume they are still about, tell them that Mal Renneboogh sent you, he may still remember me after all these years lol, when I was in Tassie, CCC was the only place that was allowed to do anythng to my exhaust systems

I'm from launceston unfortunately, but im going down to Hobart on mon, don't know if I'll have time to visit but I'll give it a go, I think ive driven past it a few times.

Launie is my favourite place in Tassie
boags beer, crazy monkeys in the park, and The Ball and Chain grill!

my style is understated and I reckon BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK is what your ride needs, but you might want to do the whole fully sick look but if it was mine

Darkest tint and BIG black wheels Bigg Will SPEC now that is HOT

Hahahah, gotta love those monkey's, although they disppeared for a few months now. Yeah i think i've got the darkest legal tint, ill take some pics later. forgot to take side-on pics. yeah black on black doesn't seem to bad at the moment.

Last time I was there it was pornographic it seemed like all the monkeys wanted some action

But alas this is what I was talking about bud check out this ride

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74771

Hahah h**ny monkeys. Yeah they look mint, i didn't know it was a genuine mitsu part either.

These parts are in stock at my local wheel/tyre shop so i'm thinking about these atm:

http://i56.tinypic.com/slgxsg.jpg

i love the chrome dish around it

or this..?

http://www.bobjane.com.au/wheelset-details/wheelsetID/851/brand/pdw/ispt/Wheels/isu/44.html?sid=g7t3q0lfhh5thu56

just to be unique ? :D

Even nicer .... http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/fin-rs-black.htm

I've seen these rims in real life & they are very sexy! ..... 20" too :)

Even nicer .... http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/fin-rs-black.htm

I've seen these rims in real life & they are very sexy! ..... 20" too :)

none in stock with bobjane :( closest one > http://www.bobjane.com.au/wheelset-details/wheelsetID/740/brand/speedy/ispt/Wheels/isu/45.html?sid=g7t3q0lfhh5thu56 but it goes up to 17inch at largest

none in stock with bobjane :( closest one > http://www.bobjane.com.au/wheelset-details/wheelsetID/740/brand/speedy/ispt/Wheels/isu/45.html?sid=g7t3q0lfhh5thu56 but it goes up to 17inch at largest

I saw that rim at Bob Jane here in Brisbane, the online thing doesn't show all available.

Alright, best to check In stores. Thanks mate now I got more choices to pick from..........

Alright, best to check In stores. Thanks mate now I got more choices to pick from..........

You're better off looking at the manuafacturers websites, they can order anything in as long as it is a current wheel.

yeah go the FOOZ picked rims
they are sweet

For those too lazy to click the link ......

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/foozrcool/fin-rs-black.jpg

This version of the wheel shows you better how nice the finish is :) I really wanted to get these rims but the blue band would look crap with my colour :(

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh60/foozrcool/fin-rs-diamond.jpg

I like it yeah. But dislike the speedy logo style design etc. Maybe have to get something on it. Maybe a chicken sticker like kif did haha

I like it yeah. But dislike the speedy logo style design etc. Maybe have to get something on it. Maybe a chicken sticker like kif did haha

Ha ha yep you can change the sticker on the cap or just have plain black :)

Bob Jabe also told me Speedy have a 5 year warranty on the finish of these wheels too!

Mmm yum. I'll go In tues enquire on them. Thanks for the share! Now time to paint ur car black!

I like it yeah. But dislike the speedy logo style design etc. Maybe have to get something on it. Maybe a chicken sticker like kif did hahalol i have the chicken on my window not centre caps, but yes as Fooz said caps can be changed to what ever. Also Fooz, can that blue in the rim be painted to something more in your preference as their a hot looking wheel!

lol i have the chicken on my window not centre caps, but yes as Fooz said caps can be changed to what ever. Also Fooz, can that blue in the rim be painted to something more in your preference as their a hot looking wheel!

Yeah i know you have them on ur window hahaha. was just describing the sticker :D im sure they'll cost less than the hbr's.

lol i have the chicken on my window not centre caps, but yes as Fooz said caps can be changed to what ever. Also Fooz, can that blue in the rim be painted to something more in your preference as their a hot looking wheel!

Bob Jane suggested nikko pen lol ... If you saw the finish on these things there is no way you would draw on them in nikko!!! I'm just surprised they don't do a plain version, they are sort of limiting this wheel to a certain colour car with no other options.

When the car is moving, the black with red band would look like your discs are red hot, LOL.

Try St George tyres - they have an online store and ship to anywhere (for a small fee, of course), and while their package deal prices include cheaper spec tyres, the Nankang NS2 sports are actually not too bad (so ask for them), or you can request a better tyre like the Kumho KU31s. They have a huge range, and i have yet to see another wheel/tyre store with prices that go close (maybe Ozzy tyres??).

Just make sure you get 235/35/20, or 235/40/19, or 235/45/18s (my preference) to keep your speedo as accurate as it came from factory (ie 5km out at 100)

Thanks for the info mate :)


http://www.stgeorgetyres.com.au/sale5.htm is closest to speed's but not sure if 18's are the largest they have avail, ill make sure to give them a ring in business hours. Also thanks for the tips on the size, would want to be accurate to the speedo as possible.

id have to be in a hot rod to own a pair of these shoes :

http://www.stgeorgetyres.com.au/sale69.htm

When the car is moving, the black with red band would look like your discs are red hot, LOL.

Try St George tyres - they have an online store and ship to anywhere (for a small fee, of course), and while their package deal prices include cheaper spec tyres, the Nankang NS2 sports are actually not too bad (so ask for them), or you can request a better tyre like the Kumho KU31s. They have a huge range, and i have yet to see another wheel/tyre store with prices that go close (maybe Ozzy tyres??).

Just make sure you get 235/35/20, or 235/40/19, or 235/45/18s (my preference) to keep your speedo as accurate as it came from factory (ie 5km out at 100)
from my testing 245/35/20 makes it approx 1km out @ 100 for peace of mind. also means the odometer is closer to accurate too :P

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from my testing 245/35/20 makes it approx 1km out @ 100 for peace of mind. also means the odometer is closer to accurate too :P

..... if 19's .... 245/40/19 .... it reads about 1 or so km/hr fast still but the closest you'll get.

Use this link to check sizes and see what error you'd expect (and keep in mind, the 380 at 100 indicated is only really doing 95 with standard rims/tyres):
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Reported many times, but 245/40/19s with +38 offset would not fit under my rear arches without serious rubbing problems. That's with Kings lows on.
245/35/19s and 245/30/20s not a problem (same offset).

Reported many times, but 245/40/19s with +38 offset would not fit under my rear arches without serious rubbing problems. That's with Kings lows on.
245/35/19s and 245/30/20s not a problem (same offset).
Correct. I have 245/40/19 +35 offset with King Lows and had rubbing even with the guards rolled.....only fairly minor rubbing but still not good.

As far as wheels go, I think any 19 or 20's will look good but for what its worth, the black dished ones with the chrome lip in post #37 would look sensational!!!!

Reported many times, but 245/40/19s with +38 offset would not fit under my rear arches without serious rubbing problems. That's with Kings lows on.
245/35/19s and 245/30/20s not a problem (same offset).

And that is just plain weird.

Mine are 245/40/19 +38 on King Super Lows and haven't even looked like touching. Even when I recently had to drive over a kerb to get round a disabled truck not a hint.

Correct. I have 245/40/19 +35 offset with King Lows and had rubbing even with the guards rolled.....only fairly minor rubbing but still not good.

As far as wheels go, I think any 19 or 20's will look good but for what its worth, the black dished ones with the chrome lip in post #37 would look sensational!!!!

This is the problem here, everyone else with 8" rims seem to be running +38 offset, yours stick out an extra 3mm which is just enough to create a problem. I'm pretty sure my 8.5" rims are 35mm offset to so same within the boundaries of the 245 tyre & I had had rubbing & had to roll the gaurds a little.

So 38 to low 40's offset should be fine on the 380 without modification.

Mine are 245/40/19 with 38 offset and are 8.5" wide. No rubbing on the rear and I have Kings lows allround. After they were fitted I got 3 of Bob Janes biggest guys to sit in the car while I took it for a drive. They seem to tuck under the guard when loaded up.
Not much room though but seemingly enough.

This is the problem here, everyone else with 8" rims seem to be running +38 offset, yours stick out an extra 3mm which is just enough to create a problem. I'm pretty sure my 8.5" rims are 35mm offset to so same within the boundaries of the 245 tyre & I had had rubbing & had to roll the gaurds a little.

So 38 to low 40's offset should be fine on the 380 without modification.
Yeah, it would appear that extra 3mm is doing the damage (mine are also 8.5 inch wide).

This is the problem here, everyone else with 8" rims seem to be running +38 offset, yours stick out an extra 3mm which is just enough to create a problem. I'm pretty sure my 8.5" rims are 35mm offset to so same within the boundaries of the 245 tyre & I had had rubbing & had to roll the gaurds a little.

So 38 to low 40's offset should be fine on the 380 without modification.

my old rims were +35 and 8" wide. never had problems in the rear on lows.
the front has some rubbing with high g cornering but for day to day were fine on superlows

yet to really test the high g corners on the new rims same 8" wide but +37 offset

Quick question guys, kinda off topic but, I drove down to hobart and got a wrench sign on my Computer where it displays fuel consump etc , just wondering what it is? Anyway, off to the car wash now. Thanks in advance.

The wrench is there to show that your car is due for a service.

Quick question guys, kinda off topic but, I drove down to hobart and got a wrench sign on my Computer where it displays fuel consump etc , just wondering what it is? Anyway, off to the car wash now. Thanks in advance.

It's telling you your service is due within the next 500km. The dealer will clear this when you get the car serviced or if you leave it there it will automatically go away 500km the other side of the service km's.

Is it all pre determined as in set by kilometers or is it actually due for one? I got the car 2000ks ago and they said they serviced it then. Thanks for the prompt reply guys, also can my local mechanics clear this all a mitsu dealership only?

Km driven it seems, there is a way to reset it but can't recall, I'm sure someone else will advise shortly.

If you don't mind it there just keep driving & it will clear 500km past the scheduled km service.

I recall someone on here saying the instructions for clearing it are in the handbook.

I am pretty sure you hold in the up and down button for setting the speed alert, this should reset the service reminder. Could be wrong though.

its alright guys I got this

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71465&p=1118810#post1118810

its in the stickies

its alright guys I got this

http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71465&p=1118810#post1118810

its in the stickies

Haha thanks mate! you winnn!