Car Help & Advice

Ok, Let me start by saying iv just changed my diff... :oops: anyways, if had a rather nasty noise in my car very hard to discribe... sort of like a grinding noise its worse when changing down gear, and the noise doesnt go away when you put the clutch in, oringaly i thought it might be bearings in the diff as the diff has been rather crapy ... more

Anybody know when/if they are releasing these rotors to fit a VT commonwhore. I've got a VN SS fitted with VT brakes and i keep cracking standard dba rotors Thanks more

Okay ladies and gents heres the run down. We have the 4G63 motor in our gsr car has been running fine had a small oil leak so replaced the rocker cover gasket. Problem is now we seem to have an air leak/boost leak or what sounds like one . The car is running fine until it builds boost. The noise started around 15psi and is slowly star... more

hey im lil doyle and ive just bought a 1983 280zx and it has a really bad patch of rust on the rear right of the car just above the wheel base if any1 knows how to help me cause im a newbie at the whole car thing plz do thanx alot lil' doyle more

Our work horse ute recently died in the ass in a pretty bad way (head gasket blew and engine seized / melted :x ) How ever apart from that is in good nick in all other areas. Its a '97 mazda bravo tray back. My question is.......would this make a descent project for a mini truck? I've always thought they were pretty kick ass but never t... more

My housemate wants to get AWD so badly. What car does he want ? Since his budget is around $10000 - $13000 ... maybe VR4 ? Anyway, Is it good idea to buy AWD with that budget ? Or, should he reconsider to look for other vehicles which has FWD or RWD ? Your advice please more

Ok my question is what sort of power can you get out of a 308 and what is the cost to make them go well. i picked up a reco'd 308 and 4 speed and i thought i might drop it in my 280zx. a light car with a v8 it should go well. but what sort of power do they make. more

ok my injectors will fire twice then cut out. then i have to turn the key to the off piosisiton and it does it again but it if i try to start from the on position after its already fired it just winds over. it is giving my the shits coz i wanna drive my car. the only thing i could think off was the power to the computer dies and has to be turned of... more

came acroos this page and yea, they got heaps of stuff, from euros, billet alloy stuff , spindles bags rollpans tail light fillers and i could go on and list everypartt i cbf kauze thats a waste of time the site is http://www.aussiesporttrucks.com also try users.bigpond.com/burn-in <-- burn in customs they are at the goldie and if ... more

What sort of performance increases would you get by putting extractors and an exhurst on a 4cyc, 6cyc, and 8cyc, more

yo i have a alloy tray on my lux and i probably gettin a styleside for it but i just wanted to here evryones opinion on what they think is better personally i like stylesides better but yea just tell us what ya think more

i crawled home from kingscliffe last night going as slow as 20km/h along the highway coz my car wouldnt go. it was like there was no fuel getting thru to the motor, it would go then it wouldnt accelerate then it would go again and if i was stopped it would conk out it was like i was bunny hopping up the road at times, but my foot was only just r... more

Well as the title says, How much, if any, gain is expected from fitting a FMIC to a MY97 wrx? Current mods.... 3inch turbo back, hi'flo cat. K&N in box filter, will be changed to a pod soon. Turbosmart blow off valve. Chiptorque chip. Just wondering if it was wo... more

Im having troubles with trying to boost anything over 9/10psi, I dont think its pinging but somethings def wrong. Sounds like it could be a fuel pump problem or im wondering if its some fuel/boost cut ? has anyone had this happen to them or heard anything about it? Ive got a FMIC so temperatures shouldnt be a problem. It was doing the same thing... more

Do you guys no any laws regarding under cars neons??? more

Just wondering if anyone knows of anyone that has one and if it's as good as I think it's going to be. I've seen all the specs on the net and had a look at one at Robina Holden today .......... they look really nice I just hope the bumpers are colour coded cause otherwise they look crap. :? more

Who do u guys think is the best performance mechanic in brisbane??? or best for a skyline? value for money is what im lookin for....just someone that wont stuff me around! southside is easiest for me to get to so if u can think of any over this way then give them a rap!!! more

Well its time for my babies first service, :cry: "sniff" i'm so proud of my lil girl, why it was only two months ago she learnt how to drift thru corners and she makes me proud when she handles high rev clutch drops.....ahhh the memories 8) , but she has been tainted and is in need of "cleansing", so i ask my fellow compatriots, what is your pref... more

ive just got an r32 skyline what do u guys recon rear wing on or off? i recon off but some of my friends recon it should stay?!?! by the way, anyone cruising tonight??? 12/12 if so where and when?? more

Well. I've decided what I want to get Andrew for christmas and that is to get the doors of his new car retrimmed.. cause frankly, I dont like them :roll: SOooo.. Does anyone know of any good/reputable interior car upholsterers(sp?) in the Brisbane area that can also incorporate some writing into the door trim. I'm not going to be scabby wit... more

Hey guys, one of my mates want to know if any of you guys know any good interent sites about nissan engines and what motors fit in what cars thanks guys more

just wondering where bouts you can get these radios from and how much they are??? are they legal to use in private cars??? anybody interested in selling these, let me know if they are?!!?!?!?!?! :!: more

OK heres the go i am thinkin of sellin my red rocket. theres no question bout it that my next car is gonna be a RX3!!!! but i dont know if i want a sedan or a coupe!!!! i really want a 13b turbo in it but aint to sure of the legalities(excelent use of the word legalities ) can someone help. i was considering a 12a turbo but i dont know too muc... more

explain to Nvious wut turbo Lag is .. more

does ne 1 on ere have ne knoledge of the CA20(e) in the nissan gazelle?? as my dads is runnig like crap adn we dont know how to tune it(never owned 1 before) and yer or does nw 1 know where to get ECU error codes from?? l8a more

I've organised for the nitrous to be installed in my car in two weeks time. I've decided on direct port injection over the plate system. I know I'll need not only the nitrous line (duh!) but also an extra fuel line for the nitrous nozzles. More than likely, I'll need a fuel regulator. Now, which kit to decide? NOS or OzNos or who? Anyone ha... more

As topic says.. has anyone used (or knows of anyone) Jaycar stero components? And if so, what do/did you/they think? good/bad ? more

Hi, Was just after some advice from people who have tried various exhausts mods. I recently bought a new 200sxGT and was looking at all the Blitz and HKS exhaust systems and was thinking of going a 3.25inch from the turbo back with a hi-flo Cat and a straight thru Muffler. I was wondering if a custom mandrel bent would preform better than a mass... more

Hey everyone, just looking at a few more ideas. Im going to do a conversion, jap half cut into something. It must have 4doors and be RWD. ATM Im likeing the 1jz/2jz powered commodore. Anything else post it. more

Hey pplz, Just wondering if ne of u know how a EJ20/25 quad cam turbo engine will go in a rwd car. I no it wont have the handling of an awd, but im thinkin of puttin it in a different make of car. Have these engines been engineered specifically to go through 4 wheels??? Ne feedback is appreciated. Take it easy. more

I been sittin down thinkin, and do wreckers sell bodykits? because theres gotto be alot of spare good side skirts, front bars, lying around somewhere off cars with factory kits or non factory that arent damaged, if you know of any wreckers that do for cheap pls drop a msg. more

Hunting an airflow meter for an E5T (turbo/efi mazda 1500cc ohc). I believe they were an import into australia as I dont believe EFI turbo mazdas (FWD) were sold here with the E5T (they had the BP series). more

Ok this might be a bit boganlike for you guys since its a commonwhore but ive got a VH which has a tired old 202 in it and im contemplating putting a carby 308 in it with all the associated stuff like diff brakes etc. BUt i was thinking would it be viable to put a VN V6 into it for something a little different? The cost i think (hope) wouldnt ... more

Does anyone know much about gilmer drives? I know what they are, etc.. but need some more info in detail.. eg: advantages/disadvantages price legalities anything else I should know Cheers, Brian. more

Hey, I'm new here and looking for some advice. I'm 17, one month away from finishing school and in the process of looking for a car, within the mere $3500 mark. I could keep saving but I'm tired of driving my mums Camry round. I was thinking about a stock 85 + Cordia. I know the older leaded ones have 110kw (compared to 90kw) but they're just g... more