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  1. afstruct

    Motoring History

    Couldn't see anything that was relevant/same =soo!!! The missus brought over a 2 DVD = Peking to Paris in 1907 = lead by Aussies Lang Kidby and narrated by cartoonist Warren Brown put together a =follow /re-enactment/trip of this in 2005 . 4 original /restored/rebuilt 100 year old cars...
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    Inspection cameras /Borescopes

    HOW USEFULL ARE THEY? ARE THEY WORTH IT? So 2.5 weeks ago bought an Inspection camera and posted and @Fu Manchu suggested = a good thread topic . So here it is !!!! So a little background ( at my 2 previous employers ) I've used ubeaut/bloody expensive ( thousands of dollars worth Borescopes...
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    Household water heaters/ Heating

    Not after recommendations as such = ( a bit late for that = just replaced mine ).!!!! More curious peoples thoughts/experiences/preferences. There of course are big variables = location , surrounding terrain, number of people in household and age breakdown , not to mention what supply but who...
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    The ones that got away= be it sold / wish you hadn't or at the time had coin and wished now should have !!!!

    So I'll start = the list is long . A little background. Earlier in the week ( a very long conversation with my youngest brother) = he has a MGA and a Rover P3 = was going to sell both= thanks to him and his missus the MGA is staying . Me talking = if sell ( the Rover = HE's pretty certain...
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    Banks = greedy=customer service=sxxk

    Banks sxxk I need to vent !!! True I'm lucky in a great position= only debt was/is 2 rentals= to be payed out today = sold 1 = keep 1. === not happening today == according to the bank never was =but because of their absolute **** response/communication = they were the only ones that knew...
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    My 78 sports car a Lancia Montecarlo

    I owned this since 85= punted it around in 85/86/87 along with my 81 Moto Guzzi Le Mans iii ( bought in 83). Unfortunately the Guzzi has long gone but the Lancia is still with me!!! A 1978 Lancia Monte Carlo , a 2ltr mid engine 2 seater . Bigger than a Fiat X-19 . About the size...
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    VK SS style bonnet scoop

    Anyone know of someone/ a business that does a VK SS style bonnet scoop for the Holden vr/vs model. Thanks
  8. afstruct

    Hurricane full exhaust on a vx / v2 ls1

    So I have a manual v2 monaro , ls1 , harrop 2300 supercharger. Was always thinking of fitting/ also recommended hurricane extactors. ( 1 7/8 premieres). Wondering what the full twin 3" hurricane exhaust ( twin center mufflers) , straight through after that = no rear...
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    VT verses VN to VS heads

    Hey , just wondering the advantages of the Vt heads = know they can create more compression. I have a VR serious 2 to rebuild = will be at least a 355,starmanifoild . , hopefully spend coin on reducing power samping e.g. thermo fans and electronic water pump. Soo is it worth spending coin on...
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    Vr ute sale

    WTF $22500 for a vr auto V6 on carsales = yes just!!! Under 20000klms But can't use !!! = Even a $850000 Falcon GTHO can be used more!!!!!!
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    My Ford Focus ST = the new daily

    Got fed up with the Hyundai so got this last weekend to replace it. A 2013 Ford Focus ST with 75500 kms 9 months rego , I'm now the 3rd owner. Had only travelled 17500 kms in the last 3 years 8 months. Stock except for floor mats , window tint and a bov adaptor = which is now removed. Put...
  12. afstruct

    Starr Manifold = for 355

    So I picked up a 304 engine to re-build last week , have previously got a starr manifold. I do love that standard look = but only if I can meet my aim/ goals/ targets. Target 450/500 crank hp = more obviously better = but yeah . Predominantly street / weekend car and therefore torque ...
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    Afstruct's new daily

    My new daily. 2015 my16 Hyundai i30 SR premium My first 4 cylinder in 26 years. Also the newest 4 wheeled convenience I've ever owned . At 3 years old. Convenience over the maloo 100% plus , features over maloo 100% plus , Character over maloo = no where near Not on the same planet ...
  14. afstruct

    V8 manifold

    I'm thinking if i need to take my manifold off again, what's the best choice. Was thinking of ,although I love the standard look going /trying a edelbrock air gap rpm dual plane manifold but with a 90 degree fitting and still run into airbox. So while my setup will not take full advantage of...
  15. afstruct

    VS front brakes

    So I checked my front brakes two weeks ago , passengers side pads were only half worn , drivers side inside pad 3/4 worn and outside pad has less than 1 mm of material left. Problem:- sticking piston? Likelihood that when fitting new pads pressing piston back in to fit will free it up and...
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    Afstruct's 06 buell Firebolt

    2006 Buell Firebolt XB12R (yellow) Stands out And if u don't see it u certainly hear it !!! Bought brand new in August 07 With I think the performance pack, ( nothing super special ) but tooling , different seat , different ecm ( still haven't fitted as mech said for road use = yeah and...
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    Home cooked meals.

    Post up your favourite home cooked meals. Love my food. I don't live with my misses, so we both need to cook , when I go to her place she cooks and when she comes to my place I cook and obviously when we're not together we both cook. We both love our vegies and I love my seafood. Tonight...
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    V2 monaro front struts

    Just been changing all the front bushes and found my struts are buggered. Anyone got any recommendations on new front struts?
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    Vs 5l running hot

    Sorry if this has been done before. So car is 5l maloo auto crow cam Revs in ex at 0.050 1900-5000 4502 282 276 218 214 .485" .485" 113 HYD HYD Full exhaust 70mm throttlebody and a live tune cam and tune done 12 months ago and had no issues until last...
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    Monty Monaro

    So here's my V2 Monaro. I'm fairly new in here but I've owned this since August 2009. It doesn't get used every day but it also doesn't hide in the shed all the time either. When I bought it it was standard except for a cat back exhaust. It's a series I V2 CV8 Manual with Hot red interior and...
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    Green VS Maloo

    So after joining JC in december 2015 and owning commodores since 2002 I'm finally posting in here. I've owned 3 VR /VS's in that time all utes The current one is a VS series I auto Maloo which I've owned since august 2012. I bought it with 85,000 klms on the clock and was stock standard except...
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    1996 Hsv Maloo

    afstruct submitted a new Showcase Item: 1996 Hsv Maloo Read more about this showcase item here...
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    2002 Holden Monaro

    afstruct submitted a new Showcase Item: 2002 Holden Monaro Read more about this showcase item here...
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