Automotive Talk

White walls are coming back into fashion (that's if they ever went out of fashion) here's how to get them on your car. i tried it on my car, and it began to flake, so it probably only good for short term use. the spray peels off. if the wheel is clean it might work better. what you need white shoe colour change spray(available in the sho... more

I am a massive fan of the old mitsubishi magna. Pretty sad hey. My VR6 is nearly due for replacment, and i want to do somthing a bit differant. While i have had a magna before, a TR SE 2.6 manual, on 17 wheels, big brakes, exhaust intake and a heap of inteour mods. Over all, i thought it was pretty cool. But there was a heap of stuff i wa... more

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hey people i have a 1970 FORD F100 and i need some parts, can anyone help??? I need * Style side tray or a tow truck back * Stock Steering wheel * Disc brake front set up (i think the 74-78 discs fit, i could be wrong tho) * Drivers door window mech * Drivers side seat belt (or maybe a set) * Pair of front gaurds (mine are ok but they could be bett... more

Item: looking for a full set of 20 with tyres for a mate Location: gold coast Website: anywere Item Condition: not fucked Reason for Buying: mate wants a set for his truck Price and Payment Conditions: around $800ish cash can pick up today or tomorrow for the right set Extra Info: any styles really just show me what you got Pict... more

anyone changed their hilux dash lights before? wondering how hard it is and while im at it change the colour of them? anyhelp would be good, tahnks more

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/hoping this is the right place. I have a Honda Civic EK hatch Ive been given the following for free > 12 kenwood sub (1200W peak) > 2x 7 LCD sony screens. so ive decided to put some sort of system in my car. My car already has a dash in it, plain cd dash. I dont want to change this. I think i need the following > amp > spea... more

Item: bov Location: gold coast Website: here Item Condition: works.. Reason for Selling: need one asap Price and Payment Conditions: anything up to $100 Extra Info: just need a bov to start my car.. Pictures: Contact Details: pm me here, need one asap so let me know more

Item: datsun 1200 passenger door quarter glass, 1200 ute chrome bumper bar Location: brisbane Website: here Item Condition: good condition Reason for Selling: Price and Payment Conditions: you tell me Extra Info: Pictures: if uve got em would be handy Contact Details: pm more

Last night on a blast up and down mount Baw Baw, I toasted the brakes to the point of glowing. The way up the mountain i noticed sparks being thrown off the front brakes, also on the way down. 1/4 the way down i stopped to have a look at the condition of my brakes, which where glowing. Well one of them was anyway. The other was glowing, but rea... more

ANYONE KNOW MUCH ABOUT THIS STUFF? currently rebuilding an engine... a while ago a mate told me about boring an engine out...? changing the bottom end or somethin to bore it out to a bigger engine capacity?? anyone know much about it?? more

Item: puppy Location: brisbane Website: this one puppy Condition: couple of weeks old Price and Payment Conditions: free Contact Details: pm me for details more

215/40/17 tyres x4 can be with or without wheels 17x7 4x114.3 to suit cc lancer. will consider 205 40 17 on wheels also. we live at oxenford on the goldcaost but will travel to brisbane. email pics and prices to me or call 0403 014 338 more

hay guys i got a worked EFI 250 crossflow with standerd ECU and was woundering would i be better off changing it to a carby and if i do this will it run ok on dual fule. i need it to be on dual fule couse im putting the engine in my landcruiser and dont want to get stuck in the middle of nowhere couse ive run outa gas. what sort of carby would i u... more

Hi, i have seen pics of a subaru with a 13bt in it in QLD, i would like to know info on this conversion or whom it was performed by, strange request strange conversion all info appreciated, many thanks in advance more

HEY EVERYONE would be much appreciated if some pplz out there could lemme know of some AWESOME sparker leads brands n rough prices!! CHEERS more

Item: tail shaft Location: brizzy Website: this one Item Condition: working Reason for Selling: Price and Payment Conditions: ??????? Extra Info: need one asap Pictures: if u could Contact Details: 0434026140 text me or pm more

Engine: 3.8 Ecotec v6 Exhaust: extractors, high flow cat and 2 1/2 inch system into 3 inch tip Suspension: superlows front and ultralows out back Wheels: 20 Evulve C15's running 245/30's Modifications: Custom boot install, white leatherette covered centre console, gold engine cover, red led/ neons in floorwells, wolf whistle horn haha... more

Anyone know when the next burnouts are on ? I missed the flyer at Archy, thanks all. more

Engine: 1jzgte Exhaust: Mendrill bent, hi flow cat. Suspension: stock Wheels: 18'' Avant Modifications: Front mount, water meth, shift kit, lsd, boost t at 17psi Stereo Audio / Visual: Alpine deck and 700 watt mono block running 2 12'' alpine subs with 2 fusion splits and 2 4'' polks Estimated Power: 320rwhp more

quick question my car left on a truck from goldy on fri how long does it take 2 get down here i was going 2 ring the place up but the closed at 4 30 and do they drive on weekends? more

Hey all, I was just wondering if there were any good car audio round up site that give price/performance figures. Thanks more

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Was raining from friday to saturday morning which mad it fun driving through all the big puddles. more

Top day heaps of different cars out more

Item: looking for an 85 Location: gold coast Website: Item Condition: fair Reason for Selling: Price and Payment Conditions: name ur price Extra Info: Pictures: Contact Details: pm me more

Hello, my mx-5 is mostly used on the streets but on the occational track both grip and drift driving plus some gymkhana. What should I get, a 1,5 way or a 2 way? regards more

everyone on the northside get off your rocking chairs and headout their. To show your support for motor racing on the northside. With any luck this will restart the trend for sunday afternoon anzac cruises everyone leaving lakeside lets get nothside back on the map more

Engine: SR20det Black Top Exhaust: 45mm stainless manifold - 3 dump - 3 - standard cat - 3 - 4 1/2 tip Suspension: Super Low King Springs. ?????? shocks Wheels: 18 Lenso Modifications: Vertex kit, Custom Paint, Hybrid Fmic, Exedy Clutch, exhaust, boost controller. Stereo Audio / Visual: Pioneer touch screen DVD, F... more

just want a pair so i dont cut me foot open again more

Hey all, It's too late to call people and my searches have come up empty. So it leads me to ask this ever helpful community . . . . . How much does it cost to get a saftey certificate in Brisbane these days? more

Item: need a seat rail to fit a s13 and a recaro Location: qld Item Condition: must be good Price and Payment Conditions: you tell me Contact Details: pm me more

Hey guys if your after a dyno call darren anderson at southside performance in burnie. He has been running the business for 12 years now and knows what car enthusiasts want as he is one himself. He started building a dyno about 2 years ago it has larger rollers than most other dyno which means more grip and less pulling down of the car also not as ... more