Daleo

Although not listed specifically for Stagea; I'd take a punt with R33 GTR bushings as the closest relative, for which Whiteline lists replacement caster rod bushes; W81995 and KLC332; The latter being a caster adjustable urethane bushing, the former being a fixed position urethane replacement. The O.D. of the bush is the critical difference between AWD & RWD. The RWD bushing is around 10mm smaller O.D. from memory. If you'd like to measure the bush end of the Caster rod; I can tell you which one is the correct one.

Compression Rod bushes. These absorb all braking & steering loads; so with a braking load applied, then introducing a compression load; you will hear the bush creak, as it will likely be split.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/huge-profit-for-ctp-insurers-in-nsw-as-premium-prices-skyrocket/story-fni0cx12-1226668456669 Price hikes in February mean motorists are now paying almost 70 per cent more for their green slips than they were just five years ago - making NSW easily the most expensive state for CTP cover. Embattled NSW Finance Minister Greg Pearce in February allowed insurance companies to increase CTP premiums by up to 15 per cent. Mr Pearce said he had been pressured to approve the price rises because insurance companies threatened to pull out of the CTP scheme altogether. But only four months later, he was behind a push to gut the scheme - in order to reduce premiums by up to 15 per cent. The controversial legislation had to be withdrawn from parliament last week after key crossbench MPs indicated they could not support the proposed changes, which would reduce the payouts to accident victims. Crossbench MPs indicated their refusal to vote with the government on the legislation was partly due to revelations in The Daily Telegraph about the close links between Mr Pearce and Liberal lobbyist Michael Photios - who represents a number of major insurance companies. Mr Pearce has refused to comment on the matter, while Mr Photios has not returned calls. Opposition finance spokesman Michael Daley said the government had serious questions to answer about why it allowed companies to put through a price hike, if their aim was to reduce premiums. "It just so happens that the three insurance companies who were granted some of the biggest price hikes by Minister Pearce are also clients of Michael Photios," Mr Daley said. "Does Greg Pearce have questions to answer? You bet."Latest price estimates show people in NSW are paying an average $518 for green slips, which adds up to 37 per cent of the average weekly wage. That's more than 10 per cent higher than the next most expensive state (South Australia) and more than twice the amount paid by lucky motorists in WA, who spend an average of just $247 - or 16 per cent of that state's average weekly wage - on premiums. But according to the Motor Accidents Authority, insurance companies have banked an average 19 per cent of the billions of dollars paid in premiums by NSW drivers from 2000-2010. Going on that 10-year trend, profits last year would have equated to more than $340 million. Choice magazine spokesman Tom Godfrey said motorists had every right to be outraged. "It's time insurers slammed on the brakes on what is the most basic insurance cover every car must have," he said. "It is concerning that insurance companies are reporting huge profits and paying less in administration costs, and yet green slip premiums are in overdrive." The Insurance Council of Australia said rises were due mainly to factors outside the insurance industry's control.

Long term average is 11.25l per 100km. A mix of freeway, suburban and the odd squirt. I'd rather be doing this in a Stagea, than like my bro; in a Subaru with half the powerzzzz.

Thanks for the positive feedback; it was great that it was the fix you were hoping for. Happy to help.

Check tyre diameters front to rear, I'd be willing to bet a variation there is where the issue lies.

Yep, no such thing as too much caster. On my 180b SSS, I modified the front of the guard openings so I could get more.

Perhaps you should see our roads...

I had a car with a weld once; I DIED! I'm ok now though.

At least there will be an opportunity for submissions from the motoring and riders groups in the hope the next iteration will a tad fairer for everyone; Not just the Insurance companies and their buddies.

Well well well; this is an interesting turn of events! It seems that people power does sometimes change things. (No bias intended) http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nsw-government-scraps-green-slip-changes-after-lack-of-support-from-mps/story-fni0cx12-1226666086060 THE government has withdrawn its controversial changes to green slip policy, following a public outcry on the slashing of benefits and lack of support from key crossbench MPs. Acting finance minister Andrew Constance will announce today that the CTP bill is off the agenda until August. The Shooters and Fishers Party and the Christian Democrats told the government yesterday that they would not back the bill, because of concerns it would mean accident victims receive minimal benefits. Both parties have also raised concerns over revelations in the Daily Telegraph about the close links between embattled Finance Minister Greg Pearce, and his factional backer Michael Photios – who acts as a lobbyist for major insurers. Mr Constance will open a period of consultation until August, including relevant stakeholders and members of the community.

The biggest push at this point is to have vastly more expensive Greenslips for motorcyclists; the reasoning is that rehabilitating motorcyclists is hugely expensive. The thing that doesn't make sense to me; Why is the motorcyclist paying more for an insurance policy that isn't actually there to protect him/her directly? 3rd party covers injuries to an INNOCENT party; not the operator of the offending vehicle. Which is more dangerous to a 3rd party; An individual hitting you on a motorcycle or a an individual in a 3 tonne 4wd? The cost of greenslips currently doesn't reflect this (a 1200cc bike is more expensive than a Landcruiser); and it's only going to get worse.

I wasn't intending to make it a political argument; I actually voted the Govt that is trying to institute these reforms. If children injured in excess of the 10% total & permanent disability don't turn 18 before the 5 year cutoff; they are not entitled to ANY compensation for potential future loss of earning. That is manifestly unfair; regardless of which political party is driving change.

DIF, I'm not an expert, nor do I pretend to be; but there can't be zero truth in all of the articles. I'm all for cheaper prices, but opening the system up the way Zero fault does; can't make it cheaper or fairer for legitimate victims. I have an automatic suspicion when any Govt agency claims that they're "Improving" anything; especially when they try to sneak it through, and won't release costing information.

A FORMER NRMA director says he met embattled finance minister Greg Pearce's deputy chief of staff Natalie Ward about green slip policy, and was subsequently dismayed to learn her husband, Liberal powerbroker Michael Photios' business partner David Begg, was lobbying for the insurance companies. The Daily Telegraph revealed yesterday Mr Pearce's office was lobbied by Mr Photios' lobbying firm Premier State and Mr Begg on behalf of insurance companies to get on with green slip reform - reform set to reap insurance firms hundreds of millions. Mr Pearce's office maintains Ms Ward had nothing to do with green slip policy. Former NRMA director Richard Talbot said he had a meeting with Ms Ward in September 2011 where she told him the proposed reform was all about getting prices down and never mentioned it was being drawn up in consultation with insurance firms. The Shooters Party said yesterday it would block the green slip reforms in the upper house. It wants the government to maintain legal representation for accident victims and to make it less harsh on injured children, most of whom will now have medical expenses capped after five years. Mr Pearce, after admitting Premier State client Suncorp hosted him at the Melbourne Cup, also finally admitted yesterday who hosted him at the AFL grand final and Australian Open on taxpayer-funded trips last year. At the AFL grand final it was "HostPlus - in line with the minister's responsibility for superannuation," a spokesman for the minister said. And at the Australian Open, it was Optus - "in line with the minister's responsibility for information communication technology". The emails between Ms Ward and Mr Talbot show Mr Talbot telling Ms Ward about why green slips rose under Labor and claiming it came after NRMA lobbying. Ms Ward replies: "Thank you for the information which is very useful. I will discuss it with Greg. Obviously there are a lot of vested interests in retaining the current arrangements." A spokeswoman for Mr Pearce said: "Ms Ward met with Mr Talbot once on 27 September 2011. This had no relation to CTP changes. Ms Ward had no involvement in the development or formulation of CTP policy." But the emails presented by Mr Talbot between the pair, setting up the meeting, were headlined "CTP policy". "It's about time the public were told the truth about all the behind-the-scenes lobbying the big end of town does aimed at gouging more profits and reducing the compensation of those badly injured in motor vehicle accidents," Mr Talbot said. Mr Pearce approved green slip rises of 10 per cent for the insurance companies in January. He claims his reforms will lead to a reduction of green slip prices by 15 per cent. Critics claim there is no guarantee there will be that reduction and the legislation allows insurers to push for further increases. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/inside-run-on-green-slip-law-greg-pearce-staffer-linked-to-key-lobbyist/story-fni0cx4q-1226665286665

Without wanting to sound too biased; Who'd have thought the insurers would stand to make a bucket of money from the reforms? EMBATTLED Finance Minister Greg Pearce introduced green slip reforms, expected to make insurance companies tens of millions of dollars, after meetings with the industry set up by controversial Liberal lobbyist Michael Photios' firm, a trail of emails reveals. Mr Pearce also received hospitality from Suncorp - which publicly praised the reforms and is a client of Mr Photios - at the last Melbourne Cup. Insurance companies are also set to benefit from Mr Pearce approving a 10 per cent green slip hike in January, just before pledging to cut green slip prices via his reforms. It flies in the face of Premier Barry O'Farrell's claims that anyone who employs lobbyists to lobby his government are "wasting their money". It comes as Mr Pearce enjoyed his first weekend of a month-long stress leave, sharing dumplings with his wife and friends at World Square. Angry Coalition MPs yesterday questioned why Mr Pearce was given paid stress leave after it was found he misused travel entitlements for a function Mr Photios had organised in Canberra a fortnight ago. Share on email Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on google_plusone_share FROM THE HOMEPAGE Fergo meets police over 'sex attack' Kiesha's mum admits to her murder "It's a bit rich to send the Finance Minister on leave on budget week," one MP said. The emails obtained under freedom of information reveal Mr Photios's firm PremierState organised meetings between the minister's office and insurance giant Allianz, so Allianz could put forward proposals to restructure green slips, in December 2011 and May last year. Subsequent reforms - which cut accident victims' entitlements - will be voted on in the upper house this week. One of those meetings between Allianz, PremierState and the minister's office featured Mr Photios's business partner David Begg, who is married to Mr Pearce's deputy chief of staff Natalie Ward. An email from PremierState managing director of public policy Natalie Christiansen to Pearce staff member Kellie Blake, dated April 2012, says: "I write to request a meeting between our client, Allianz, and (Mr Pearce's chief of staff) Ms Joanne McCafferty and (policy adviser) Mr Stephen Marriott ... to discuss recommendations around reform under the CTP scheme." A series of emails followed, with Ms Blake saying "Joanne and Stephen would be happy to meet with Allianz representatives" but advising that the minister would be out of town, before a May 15 meeting was settled upon. Pearce gave private secretary's husband to WorkCover role The December 2011 meeting with PremierState and Allianz occurred a month after Mr Pearce knocked back insurance companies' requests to increase green slip prices. "My company has assisted Suncorp, Allianz, Employers Mutual and the Australian Rehabilitation Providers' Association with their relations with government ... primarily with Mr Pearce's office," Mr Photios yesterday said. Asked if his firm had helped get the insurance industry a great deal from Mr Pearce, Mr Photios said: "We represent our clients to the best of our ability." Under the controversial green slip reforms, children who are involved in car accidents will only be covered for five years of medical expenses and not for life. The government claims its reforms will cut the cost of green slips by 15 per cent. Mr Pearce's spokesman yesterday confirmed Suncorp had hosted the minister at the Melbourne Cup, saying: "Members of parliament are routinely invited to numerous events on a regular basis." http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/green-slip-change-link-to-finance-minister-greg-pearces-liberal-mate-michael-photios/story-fni0cx12-1226664704136

I've been here all afternoon: Still same.

I remember you saying that your father was hit by a drunk driver? His is a rotten situation, and no-one wants to see that. The Law Society article IS biased; they disagree with the changes, why would they compliment the changes if they didn't support them? The MAA are biased toward the Govt's side; as they are FUNDED by govt. Bias is everywhere. I'm not going to find and catalogue points for/against; if people want to research, I've provided a couple of articles that I believe support my viewpoint. If they do their research, and disagree with me, that's fine. If they do their research, and disagree; that's fine too. If you think I'm wrong, that's ok too; yours is a valid opinion, just like mine. Cheers, Dale.

Are we friends now?

I promise I won't start any ill conceived, poorly thought out redundant threads; but now you have to follow suit. I'll be sure to give you a sweet little cuddle before I make any comments in future and treat you like the spoilt little child you clearly are. If you can make it through one night without making a personal attack on another member I'll make a formal apology to you ; but I'm willing to be that you will have attacked someone before I've even finished this post. Grow up.

Lol, they all have guns; This could get interesting.

You're an angry human aren't you? Contribute ONE useful thing, and quit attacking people. Make that your aim for the week.

Cal Crutchlow's grid girl has a sensational rack.

You make it sound like my Stagea is the only vehicle I own, but hey; you think what you like sunshine. Maturity is a funny thing; I you don't show it, you're unlikely to get it in return. Also, this is a Stage; And THIS is a Stagea. Go spelling!

I'm not sure if the Law Society is big on heresay; but here is their take on the changes to the CTP system. Not as much sunshine, not as many rainbows. The NSW government wants to introduce new laws which it says will cut the cost of your CTP greenslip. What they’re not telling you is that they also want to slash the amount you’ll get if you’re injured in a car accident. Help us change the government’s mind before it’s too late. No fault means nobody winsThe proposed laws will make our CTP motor accident scheme “no-fault”. In other words, everyone can access the same compensation no matter who caused the accident. This means more than 7,000 additional claims will be made each year, at the same time as premiums are reduced. So the only way the government can get close to balancing the books is by cutting entitlements. How benefits will be cutThe government plans to stop compensation for most accident victims after just five years. After that, if you can’t work and have medical expenses to pay, you’ll have to rely on Centrelink or Medicare payments. You’ll only have the chance to qualify for more money in a lump sum if you meet the government’s definition of 10 percent whole person impairment. (Which is hard to prove, even if your injuries stop you from doing your job.) A financial disasterThe government’s proposed scheme isn’t just unfair, it doesn’t make financial sense either. Similar schemes in New Zealand and Victoria have run up billion dollar deficits. And they’re underwritten by the government. Ours won’t be. When our scheme fails, the insurers could simply walk away. Despite this, the government won’t release costings. You’ll just have to trust them that it won’t all go wrong. http://www.lawsociety.com.au/community/CTPReforms/index.htm