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38 minutes ago, turboedsloth said:

I will be looking for a new mechanic next month some stage....

Heading up to Marangaroo thurs night to check out an engine

New mechanic? Join the club.

3 hours ago, Manne said:

When I was younger I applied for an apprenticeship at a ford dealership, to be a mechanic... I had to take an aptitude test and do two interviews and was rejected.

The ford dealership down here is hit an miss with quality people

3 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said:

New mechanic? Join the club.

You guys down 1 aswell?

pfft, I wasn't quality. I knew absolutely nothing about Engines, and still pretty much don't. I just google things and then try my luck.

That being said, I'd love to spend some time with actual mechanics and further educate myself.

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Didn't want to double post.
morning guys, so I have started to think about getting me a new turbo again after spending my spare monies on my lil bro's car so have started putting lil bits aside, wondering if anyone here could offer me some insight on how or where I should go, money is a problem for me atm currently have $300 in secret funds lol so I guess I will still be a way off yet before I can get something, so any recommendations or if anyone has a good spare upgrade for me willing to let go at a fair bro friendly price let me know [emoji6].

Hypergear.

Secret funds stuffed down your bra?

How much further do you wanna push it?

Don't put single items on that require retuning. Try do it in groups to save costs.

Might not be able to max out turbo without injectors. AFM. Etc so no point putting bigger turbo then have it turned back to standard power

morning guys, so I have started to think about getting me a new turbo again after spending my spare monies on my lil bro's car so have started putting lil bits aside, wondering if anyone here could offer me some insight on how or where I should go, money is a problem for me atm currently have $300 in secret funds lol so I guess I will still be a way off yet before I can get something, so any recommendations or if anyone has a good spare upgrade for me willing to let go at a fair bro friendly price let me know [emoji6].

Are you looking for power mods or handling ones? If power then Trev is right. Always do them together if the car needs to be tuned after. If handling ones then I'd say get a decent set of coils and then brakes. If the coils are good enough you might be fine with stock sways.

Hi Guys who wants to have a morning breakfast meet.  The reason why I didn't set something much earlier like we discussed a few months ago is I had problems finding a CAFE where we could look over our cars while we eat and be near our cars and not far away.  

I have managed to find a nice suburban CAFE.  It is called Mid-century CAFE and Collectables, and it is in Yokine, 4KM away from the CBD nice, quiet and out of the way of typical noise, rush and crowds of your typical cafe place and traffic jams.  It's a pretty basic place with basic menu, not your typical CAFE setting but it is a retro setting.  They are closed Sundays but Saturday mornings are open from 8:30.

Probably not looking too clear this Saturday but next one might be better, so I'll set a day and see you all there.
So let me know if you're keen on this to bring your Skyline and have a bite, I'd love to see some GTR's out too.

1 minute ago, Manne said:

It's bad timing for me...as my car is in the shop for (ETA).
Also, I think Z00key's car is also in the shop, unless that's finished and he didn't tell me?

Picked up my car yesterday, looks soooooo much better, guys there said reason rear kit didn't fit properly was other guys they had it up a fraction too far, he also said that the under body work that was done was so crappy can't believe they were a professional panel beaters. Anyway car back now noticed on the drive home power steering was slightly heavier unsure if it was me from driving a tiny light toymota corolla to this will have to pop hood and have a look. as for cruise nope work Saturdays so won't be going joys of retail :( 

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15 hours ago, turboedsloth said:

The ford dealership down here is hit an miss with quality people

You guys down 1 aswell?

Yep :(

4 hours ago, RB335 said:

Hi Guys who wants to have a morning breakfast meet.  The reason why I didn't set something much earlier like we discussed a few months ago is I had problems finding a CAFE where we could look over our cars while we eat and be near our cars and not far away.  

I have managed to find a nice suburban CAFE.  It is called Mid-century CAFE and Collectables, and it is in Yokine, 4KM away from the CBD nice, quiet and out of the way of typical noise, rush and crowds of your typical cafe place and traffic jams.  It's a pretty basic place with basic menu, not your typical CAFE setting but it is a retro setting.  They are closed Sundays but Saturday mornings are open from 8:30.

Probably not looking too clear this Saturday but next one might be better, so I'll set a day and see you all there.
So let me know if you're keen on this to bring your Skyline and have a bite, I'd love to see some GTR's out too.

I think I have next Saturday off.

I only work every 2nd saturday, but I'm completely lost at the moment after working doubles etc. I have no idea whether I am required at work next weekend or not, haha!

Not me?

Cyclists are just awful.  Near my house we actually have Cyclist pathways for them to use...but they don't. They insist on "sharing" the road.
Most cyclists also don't signal properly, and insist on riding side-by-side, meaning traffic has to change lanes just to go around them...when they could be on the Cycling Path 3 meters to the left!. They ride through red-lights, don't ever check their blind spots, and have no idea how to properly act on the road. I've read so many reports about cyclists hitting pedestrians, resulting in fatalities.

imo: Cyclists should have to register their bikes, and pass a course that teaches them road positioning and what to and not to do when on the road. Also, if they want to ride on the road they should have to wear better protection. 

in short: Take it to a cycle path/track. //end rant

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