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Nicely done, looks like clean work.

What coolant temp is ecmlink set to turn on the thermofan? Are you saying without the shroud your new fan was not able to drop it below the coolant temp threshold to switch it back off in traffic (ie, fan always running)?

They say you haven't bought the right car if you don't look back at it at least once after parking - Can confirm this is still true for the vr4 after 8 years of ownership!

Long time between updates but nothing significant has changed, mostly just routine maintenance and enjoying driving the car.  Thought id throw up a few more pics for those interested, prompted purely by the fact i was driving out of the driveway the other day and couldn't resist taking (yet another) photo...

Not much new in the engine bay - Now running an FP DSM Race manifold, ported and coated, and a Sparktech coil on plug setup.  Coming from a tubular manifold there was measurable pickup in low end response and off boost driveability, combined with the COP and some road tuning its feeling better than ever.

Audio gear was done years ago but worth showing here for those interested in a discrete install.  Kenwood compact KAC-M3004, 600w mounted in place of the ABS computer. Uses the same mounting bracket, nothing visible looking into the boot.  Happy with the performance for now, have this driving a pair of 6.5" splits and a 6x9's in a custom parcel shelf.  Don't expect amazing results from a unit of this size but is miles better than running off the headunit.

New engine mounts recently installed - Used OEM replacement Mackay parts to suit Nimbus 2.8 (sourced off ebay) for the top engine and transmissions mounts, a little boost in rigidity whilst keeping compliant for daily duties.  Worth noting these did raise the height of the motor by a few mm due to mounting hole offset, so recommend doing both at the same time to avoid mismatch. Have a set of polyurethane mounts (MadPolly) for the front and rear roll stops that are yet to be installed. 

Comparison of the stock top mount versus the Nimbus 2.8 top mount.  No pics of the trans mount but comparable increase in dubber density and offset center hole. 

Nimbus 2.8:

Stock:

Hi mate

Tokyo Motorsport in Welshpool have a pretty good reputation - Known for their work on later model Evo's but have had my VR4 in with them for a clutch change and timing/balance shaft belt replacement and was happy with the service.  

Garage 101 have also done some tuning work for me (haltech) with positive results.

Are you running a standalone or factory ECU? 

Here's a list of Mitsubishi specialists in WA with AWD dyno:

http://dynoseek.com....=1&dyno=2&ecu=0

Got in touch with Mad Polly via ebay message - Unfortunately no slotted option for E39A and only available in the 92A duro.

I bought a set with the slots in to reduce vibration over the full solid mounts. They are actually very tame, I couldn’t notice more noise/ vibration than before I fitted them.

Keen to grab a set of slotted mounts - Where did you get these from Ian?

Hesitant to pull the trigger on Mad Polly 92A solid mounts due to hardness for daily duties.

Have been trying to locate something in the 60A duro range but not finding much.  There is an Avid Racing 75A kit to suit 1G DSM on ebay, but the seller has advised these are not compatible with E39A (not so sure about that, research suggests everything is the same except for the front mount bracket)