Automotive Talk

General chat about anything and everything, nothing in particular, just a place to kick back Just go to the last page and take part of the conversation. more

Hey there guys.... Had a 1970 Vg Hardtop in my possession for a couple decades now... Had it stored in my container after being ripped off from a bodybuilder a while back... car was being repainted and had been stripped fully. I had it licensed till this May but let the rego lapse, Bloody mistake which I regret now... I've piecing it back toge... more

so im looking at getting some 33'' ko2 fitted on my 08 hilux, i currently have a 2'' susspension lift but i am unsure if 33s will fit, is there any way i can make them fir by some cutting? or should i stick to 32'' more

Hey guys I have a 95 vs commodore, replaced coils, leads, plugs and dfi card and still have a F****** miss, car hunts around for idle a little, seems if I’m really steady on the throttle increasing the revs it’s not too bad but if I stab the throttle it misses like a son of a, wondering if anybody could give me suggestions on what could p... more

So you're wondering how the department of transport checks your learner drivers log book as part of the driving test? The general rule of thumb is of course, to do the right thing, and keep a log book in accordance with the guidelines. But let me make it simple for you: Record date, time, hours, rego and odometre reading, etc.Remember that mi... more

hey guys, just wondering if anyone knew any place in brisbane that makes up decompression plates? I've called Hardcore, JHH, Bryants and tried a few small local machine shops and haven't had any luck yet more

Engine: L18 Exhaust: 2 inch extractors and exhaust. Suspension: just new springs and shocks. Wheels: Modifications: engine changed to L18, Engine cams, twin SU carbies, holden purple paint with gold flicker in it. Stereo Audio / Visual: nothing worth listing. Estimated Power: 68kw hahah This is my Datsun 1600 aka barney the dinosaur, I only ... more

Have had a few buckets over the years and they always kept breaking. Always loved these cars so picked this up cheap as so I could build the perfect daily and still be well under budget. Done full head gasket kit, clutch, timing belt kit, water pump, suspension, bushes, you name it I've done it. So here is the build so far. Should be ready for ... more

So, its been a while... Lives have changed and we all seem to have disappeared... I urge you (if you're an old school boostuser who is lurking) step forward and say hello... Would be nice to see familiar names pop back up again. more

I have a twin turbo 1jz in a 1980 hilux as a comp truck, manual gearbox and it's runs and drives and electrics work. Doesn't over heat or anything.. Now the plan is to take this set up and put it in a 1992 spacecab 2wd more

Hey guys just seeing if anyone had done a 1jz conversion into a hilux 2wd.can you do it for around $10grand including labour.ive got the jz motor with single turbo setup already with auto box on it. more

ItÂ’s coming from that hose pipe that goes into the housing 09 FG Xr6 Turbo more

Hi i have lancer sedan 2010 cj and 18 rims in it.will it possoble to do streching of tyres in it more

Hi i have lancer sedan 2010 cj and 18 rims in it.will it possoble to do streching of tyres in it more

Looking at fiting SR5 headlights and indicator lenses to a 2000 model 2WD hilux, just wondering if this is possible without changing any of the quarter panels, bonnet, bumper etc? Thanks more

I have a 2017 Nissan xtrail and my dipstick has broken from the handle how can l get it out? more

Looking for where the fuse box is in a Toyota Hilux for model years 2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014? The most difficult to find is the area behind the glove box / passenger compartment, who would have thought that whole drawer comes out and there's a load of fuses behind it? The action to access it involves opening, and ... more

where do I begin well I purchased my 1999 n15 pulsar about 5 months ago it isn't much at the moment but this week im putting 17 rims on her and getting the exhaust done in about a week i'll be getting the gearbox recondition and when I can afford it ill be getting lowering springs and then a couple of cosmetic changes and it will loo... more

where do I begin well I purchased my 1999 n15 pulsar about 5 months ago it isn't much at the moment but this week im putting 17 rims on her and getting the exhaust done in about a week i'll be getting the gearbox recondition and when I can afford it ill be getting lowering springs and then a couple of cosmetic changes and it will loo... more

can i weld over a hole on the chassis more

In the Brisbane or Gold Coast areas (I am happy to travel to find someone who does good work), can someone recommend who I should see about having a T 700R4 auto box rebuilt for 600hp. And someone for EFI programming and tuning. I am building a 383 Chev and I am new to efi, so I would really appreciate your advice. Thanks more

Update for all of Australia, please find the link and photo for this pretty face. Previous forum link - https://www.boostcruising.com/forums/index....01926&st=25 He's quite popular still and have changed industry to concert tickets now. https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensl...84e43f7adbbc3bc https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/nationa... more

So ive got myself a 1984 ae71 corolla. And I'm planning on doing a flat front conversion and putting a series 2 rx7 13B engine and box into it. Just after some advice and tips, from anyone who has done it, some do' s, and dont's, anything major that needs modifying? Can I get engine mounts made up so that I don't have to smack my t... more

Hey guys I have a 2006 bf xr6 turbo running 18psi use to run full boost but now it gos up to 18psi at half throttle and starts dropping down then after half throttle it drops all the way down to 11psi more

While my 05 ra rodeo 4jh1tc was running the ecm relay was pulled out and the engine stoped once relay was put back in the Motor will turn over but not start not getting fuel past the fuel pump is there a solenoid on the pump that may be seized or need resetting any one else had drama With pump or know anything about them IÂ’ve checked all fuses a... more

Picked up my new daily for $300. Stock as a rock. Got some AE92 coilovers off my cousin for free and using the wheels off my Forester. Runs great, body is just a bit rough. I am already half way through fixing it all up. Update 23/08/2019. Didn't like the way it drove so ended up selling it. Did some paint correction aswell you can see in... more

Only just got a Nissan Pulsar 2002 auto sedan a month ago. In the short time itÂ’s completely cut out whilst driving about 6 times. Once I was crossing an intersection and almost had an accident. Why would the car just cut out? It starts again after, no lights come on or anything it just cuts off. When idle it also is jerky and splattery like itÂ’s... more

My Gemini ‘GEMWARÂ’ keeps pulling to the left , even when IÂ’m just sitting and reving it, ot only whilst driving it. Can anyone please help me work out or give me some advice as to why this would be?? Please and Thank you 😊 more

Hi IÂ’m 21 got 3 part time jobs and desire to trade my fiesta ST for a focus RS only prob is my licence wonÂ’t be open till Jan 2020 and I was just told Ford dealers can no longer order the car 😭 If I buy the car before applying for an exemption would that be an instant denial? Has anyone here done similar? I can think of a lot of personal... more

I'm looking to find garages/ workshops to do visual and or performance modifications to bmws more

I bet you were thinking I was talking about car colours right? Well you would be wrong. I was talking about coolant coloursÂ….yes thatÂ’s right coolant. Up until recently I thought all coolant was green. If you are in a car park and see green coming out from underneath someoneÂ’s car, you donÂ’t think, oh crap that cars gone mouldy, no you think, o... more

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POLICE have refused to reveal the exact location of Clem7 and Brisbane Airportlink fixed speed cameras that are snapping up a storm. The tunnels might not be generating much cash for operators, but the motorists who are using the tollways are spending more than $13,000 a day on speeding tickets. Six fixed speed cameras are rotated around 10 lo... more

Hey, Can anyone recommend someone in/around Brisbane to custom make a turbo manifold for a swift gti? I'm looking for someone who does quality work at a good price. Cheers, Ian. more

i have an 03 hyundai elantra (2 liter, 4 cylinder) and want to make it sound better, i just bought a cannon, does anyone know how this would sound?? also id prefer it to be legal.. more