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    Fuel door - small plastic tab

    This has been annoying me for a long time, now it's sorted! I first replaced the broken rubber strap that holds the cap to the fuel door a while ago, and finally got a new door insert because that small holding tab was broken. Taking care of the details... (I don't count the seized AC compressor...
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    Rear parking sensors "trick" not to remove the bumper (at least corner ones)

    Hi, I don't think this was discussed before but there is a way to access and replace the rear corner parking sensors without removing the bumper. Not sure about the inner ones, I didn't really try to access them as I only had the rear right one to be taken care of. The "trick" is to remove the...
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    Video: QP Sport GT S on the race track

    I had a bit of fun yesterday. It's definitely not a track car but it handles well and behaves itself ;) It would be nice to have 300/400 kg less and try again, because Gallardo, Aventador, AMG GTS, GT2RS, GT3RS and 488 Pista (latter ones not on that video) were faster LOL
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    Rear upper control arms - ball joints repair

    Dear All, Does anyone have a clue on how to repair the rear control arms. I purchased the dust covers from Craig but it was already too late and they're gone on both sides. However the dust covers were put to good use on the lower arms. I am since recently leading a racing team here (one...
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    Gransport ECU

    Dear All, Does anyone have a spare Gransport ECU you could send me for testing? To be sent in Hong Kong, I will need it for say 2 weeks total. 3 + 3 days shipping and about 3 days here so that I can test. I can pay a guarantee through Paypal if there is any trust issue. I will pay the shipping...
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    air conditioning on, idle hunting

    Dear All, Since recently, the idle is hunting a bit when I put the a/c on. It is not huge but I would say it keeps on going up and down about 150 rpm. Do you have any ideas about the problem and its resolution? Thank you!
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    Steering rack rubber boots

    On my relentless quest to fix every small problems, I just purchased this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MASERATI-STEERING-RACK-BOOTS-4200-COUPE-SPYDER-3200-GT-GRANSPORT-/121499649239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c49f184d7&vxp=mtr The one on the passenger side has already been...
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    The GS on the track

    Here are a few laps of the Shanghai Tianma Circuit in the GS yesterday. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRgeNwUpXqE
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    F1 Clutch squeal

    Hi, My clutch is squealing. I guess this is the famous bearing problem. Is that correct? What it does is that when I am starting from a stop, it squeals, maybe for 1.5 to 2 seconds, so quite a long squeal. The engagement is also probably a tiny beat slower than usual. I can avoid that...
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    Sticky door locks (central locking)

    Hi, I have the problem like many. It apparently comes from the passenger side although I first thought it was from the driver side. The symptom is the car would lock and unlock right away while using the central locking system. So far, I stuffed the key holes with WD-40 and closed and...
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    airco problem: could it be that I need a charge?

    Hello gents, My A/C stop working recently. Actually it does work but intermittently. The first time I noticed it is earlier this week. I took the car from my office, it was scorching: everything was burning (seats, steering wheel, etc). The outside temperature was about 35+°C. The A/C did not...
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    GS valved boxes not working anymore

    Hi, The actuated valves in my rear boxes do not work anymore. I noticed the vacuum line on the right box had popped. I put it back but they are still not working. I think it somehow happened when I did my exhaust mods. Maybe they unplugged the rear boxes and did not plug it back. I...
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    The GS on the track

    It's short, only one lap was recorded and not the best quality but still enjoyable ;) http://youtu.be/zOn2oaF7xGA I was there taking classes on a polo cup school car to obtain my FIA / FASC racing license. At some point I had half an hour to kill, the track was open, and I have a year pass at...
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    Custom made spacers

    I had a set of spacers custom made here. I chose 15mm all round and installed the front ones tonight. There is only one thing bothering me: due to the design of the hub lip of the spacer that has a small chamfer (see 2nd and 3rd pictures), there is a micro gap between the wheel and the spacer...
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    GS tail lights tint

    I went to tint the tail lights this morning. I chose a very slight tint so it still looks OEM but a tad nicer. We just used regular local film. Here are the pictures: Left side done, right side stock: Both sides done: More pictures with different lighting:
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    Pictures: I came across a GT while driving my other coupe so I pictured them

    I almost took my GS this morning because it was Friday but I ended up with the Genesis which is my everyday car (not really stock: it has forged pistons and roads, a big(ger) turbo with everything needed around it including an external wastegate, sticky tyres, Brembo brakes and EBC pads...
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    Brake fluid filler cap / 980138135 / oil tank plug

    You might be interested to know this (if not already proven): if your brake fluid reservoir cap (part number 980138135) is cracked like mine, you can replace it by your standard Chevrolet Aveo filler cap. Mine was sold for Chevrolet Aveo / Sail, etc... It looks exactly the same as the...
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    For Sale: brand new Fabspeed secondary catbypass pipes

    I'm selling my brand new, latest design Fabspeed secondary cat bypass pipes. These are for sale because they did not fit my GS because I have the "euro spec" design, with 4 cats on this pipe instead of 2 like the US design, some UK design and OZ design which have 2 on this pipe and 2 in the...
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    Help needed: Misfires and other CEL's - Detailed account of the situation

    PART 1, BACKGROUND All right: I am finally taking time to write that troubleshoot thread. I need help because I am running out of ideas and already tried many things. I will try to be as precise as possible and to include all the details. I mainly use the car in “sport” mode and I don’t think...
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    My custom cat-bypass job and a couple of videos

    I purchased Fabspeed pipes to remove my secondary cats. I have the pipes with the 4 cats on them, sometimes referred to as "Euro spec" but I guess there was actually European delivered cars that came with that pipe having the 4 cats and some of them with 2 cats on the headers and 2 cats on the...