New Member has questions, New Member from AUS Options

[Aether92]

Hey guys
I'm fairly new to this forum but have found it's definately the most helpful and accessible out there!

I've fairly recently got my red ZR and its definatley the best car i've owned, im interested in making visual and performance upgrades
i just have a few questions for everyone

• first i've been looking into the possibilities of a short ram intake and i was just hoping for suggestions on whats the best/value?
  essentially I'm looking for something with a great sound like the injen but a bit more affordable
• my central locking doesn't work, when the car was first purchased you had to be practically on the car before it would work, but now it does nothing, I've obviously tried changing the battery in the remote but still nothing?
• also do any sydney siders have any suggestions on where to buy parts, i have a bit of a list of things i'm interested in buying (white face dials etc) but haven't had much luck finding anwhere or any members selling from sydney or close by...
• pretty much any suggestions for a new owner excited to get to work

keep your eyes open for a project post so you can follow me while i learn about this seemingly great car

[UVZ164]

Hey mate,

Getting aftermarket parts can be a PITA especially exterior aesthetic mods. Your best bet is to either use ebay or look for importers who will occasionally get a load of stuff from japan or they can special order for you.
I use Auto one for spare parts or of course your toyota dealer, something big though look in a wreckers yard and haggle like your life depends on it coz they will try to rip you a new one.
Google is also your good friend. But expect things to be more expensive than you see on here as we generally have to pay double what the item is worth in shipping to get it here.
As for the SRI a cheap option(which i took) is to use this:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21648
its about $70 and you can just cut the pipes right to fit it inside the engine bay for SRI or go the full CAI.
The white dials you might be able to find in a wreckers yard. The 98&99 model SX-R used white dials so if you can find one of them you are in business.

Goodluck!

[Aether92]

Hey mate,

Getting aftermarket parts can be a PITA especially exterior aesthetic mods. Your best bet is to either use ebay or look for importers who will occasionally get a load of stuff from japan or they can special order for you.
I use Auto one for spare parts or of course your toyota dealer, something big though look in a wreckers yard and haggle like your life depends on it coz they will try to rip you a new one.
Google is also your good friend. But expect things to be more expensive than you see on here as we generally have to pay double what the item is worth in shipping to get it here.
As for the SRI a cheap option(which i took) is to use this:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=21648
its about $70 and you can just cut the pipes right to fit it inside the engine bay for SRI or go the full CAI.
The white dials you might be able to find in a wreckers yard. The 98&99 model SX-R used white dials so if you can find one of them you are in business.

Goodluck!

I've definately noticed that the shipping is insane to try and get parts here!!!

in regards to the SRI, that thread is amazingly useful!
I have considered making a CAI instead, but I've come to the conclusion that I'm going to make an SRI and put in a custom hood scoop/vents for more cold air flow, opinions? (because due to weather in AUS the road can get extremely hot in summer so having the intake in the fender doesn't seem quite as beneficial as hoped, plus SRI sounds better and less chance of water problems, which is needed cause of all the recent flooding!!!)
also UVZ164 could you get a few pics of how it turned out, i'd love to see it? and did you use the 90-93 accord kit or something different? i saw a few suggestions floating around.