If there's white exhaust smoke, what does that mean? I've started my engine and I don't see any white smoke coming out from the exhaust, so I guess it's most probably leaking somewhere.

timing sensor? coil plug not necessary to change unless its problematic or sparks out everywhere which is a fire hazard

yeah, gonna be mechanic myself
too bad, i just change my oil, can't join you guys 

Guys, anyone interested to get open pod air filter? if can bulk purchase.    in my mind, sam,andy, danny, who else ah?

car overheated. fml man. i think radiator hose broke. anyhow whats the estimated price range to get this replaced?

the sound give u a sign to upgrade hehe     EVO3 system? or EVO4 lols

hey guys just curious is our radiator fan supposed to spin when you turn the ignition to ON? not with the engine started. just to the position where u can use all electronics in the car.

cause my car overheated and when i shut off the engine, turn the key to on position the fan not moving.

hows ur apm abs doing andy?

evo 4 is fine. but require at least 16" of wheels to clear the twinpot caliper. and some modification require to accommodate the dual layer servo.
it wasn't a plug and play job.
you changed to apm performax spring as well or maintain the stock spring? apm performax paired with performax spring will bounced in stiffer way than the
other non-performance absorber but it gives better handling overall. last time my rear apm performax lasted for more than 2 years of abuse.

hey, same thing here, i think im gonna change my atf also, although my mech said the atf is still clean

No idea, but you can make one. Regarding the squeal, u may wanna apply grease around the mating points of the calipers, and also on the shims, that is if there are any
Dude, get the mechanic to replace the thermostat immediately. You have to understand that erm... how the thermostat works. Thats not important.
Whats more important is that WHY is the thermostat PLACED THERE.

It is so that your engine will warm up faster in the morning and will stay at optimum operating temperature all the time. Colder is not always better bro due to certain reasons. Thermostat opens and allows water to pass through into the radiator for cooling when it reaches probably 90degrees or something and closes when the engine is too cool, perhaps 75degree?

The thermostat's function and the thermostat's task are two different things.

If your mechanic does not know how to check your thermostat, i'd suggest you replace the mechanic, not the thermostat bro.
If it's stuck-up, the bottom hose will be much much cooler than the top hose or was it vice versa which i cant rmb ; as the thermostat isn't allowing cooled water to enter the engine via the bottom hose.

Get the thermostat replaced, and the mechanic if possible =)

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you have to make sure it's slipping first. If it's really slipping then flushing is not gonna solve the problem dude. It's a mechanical failure

excessive oil / atf poured inside. which makes the engine feels heavy and slippery gear change 
about time for you to change your mechanic.
so far, the most suitable i'd ever use was the twin pot evo 4 brake. plug and play. new disc(4xx bucks) / pad(1xx bucks) replacement is widely available. halfcut cost in the region of 600 bucks with labour your 17" wheels looks nicer with big disc and twin pot caliper 
btw, 4 pot nissan from r3x series and mitubishi gto need some modification. and costly spare parts.