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Simply Online - All your needs online - TRANSMAX Z Not sure if anyone has used these guys at all?

Not sure if anyone else on here who has been with AAMI for a while has noticed a sharp increase on their last insurance bill? My renewal came the other day and has jumped from around $650 to $980 with no changes to the policy at all. A call to AAMI to check if it was a mistake proved fruitless with an admission from the phone sales folk there that it was a very significant jump and that I was still receiving the highest possible discounts.... rating 1 for life, 33y.o. etc. A quick call to Suncorp - $680... I'm all for loyalty but a 50% increase in 12 months is crazy! Anyone else had a similar experience with AAMI?

Preston Peak

Look the goods - the lads at elite are great blokes. How do you go with engineering certification etc. would there be any insurance worries?

Just paid $300

Vorsprung durch Technik indeed - awesome machine

Its pretty massive so cant paste it up here, but it can be read at http://www.farmingahead.com.au/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=6044 Signup will take thirty seconds over there

Apart from a snazzy user interface - I dont see anything that it does that isnt already offered with a HTC touch or some of the other PDA phones that have been out for years.

John Deere JX75 - runs a 6.0 HP Kawasaki OHV Engine with full pressure lube 1.5 L Fuel tank capacity Blade brake clutch Cast iron cylinder liner Cast aluminium rear discharge mower deck with optional mulching plug 21 In. (533mm) Cut 8 In. (203mm), high impact plastic wheels (sealed ball bearings) Five speeds - 1.9 – 6.6 Km/h Expensive but tough

Given you say the issue is in the passenger front hand side, this may be totally irrelevant... but just incase the noise may be coming from elsewhere, it might be worth checking that nothing is rolling around under the passenger seat, rolling around in the boot and that everything is tied down both under the bonnet (battery etc. is propoerly mounted and tight)

Call Aerotec here in Toowoomba - they will look after you. I have their warbirds flying over my house and the edge of the range most weekends. http://www.aerotec.com.au/

...nice link... bookmarked!

the answer will always be a multiple of nine - all the symbols for multiples of nine are the same and just so happen to be the one that "magically" appear

Am guessing Snail was talking about these - anyone used them? http://www.nord-lock.com/default.asp?url=2.16.37

cruise control will not engage if you have a blown or non-operational brake lamp - sounds fuse related... unlikely that you would have blown both brake lamps.

You XR5 guys have probably already know about this, but this press release came across my desk and thought I'd post it up for you anyway... --- Product Description Turbosmart’s XR5 BOV Adapter Kit has been designed specifically for the turbocharged Ford Focus XR5. The kit allows for the fitting the following Turbosmart blow-off valves (not included in the kit): Vee-Port, Megasonic, Supersonic. The kit includes all the necessary hardware (hoses, clamps, cable ties) as well as comprehensive pictorial fitting instructions. Application Suitable for Ford Focus XR5 Turbo (2006 – current) Why buy it? • If you want to increase your boost above the factory level you’ll need to install an aftermarket BOV, as the factory unit is not designed for high boost levels. • The Turbosmart BOV adapter kit allows the flexibility of fitting a high-flowing, Turbosmart BOV that can handle high boost levels. • Keeps the engine bay tidy and safe - No welding, fabricating or special tools required • Designed and manufactured in Australia – quality guaranteed Release date: 26th November 2007 RRP: $149.95 (incl GST) Part No. TS-0203-2001

Toyota has suspended sales of the new TRD Aurion following an engine failure Toyota has imposed a "sales stop" on its new 'hotshoe' supercharged TRD Aurion. The order was imposed late last week following the failure of an engine in a dealer demonstrator. According to Toyota spokesperson, Mike Breen, the sales stop was issued as a precaution. Only a handful of the 241kW front-wheel drive sports sedans have already been delivered to their new owners. "Toyota is always very cautious when it comes to mechanical issues. Rather than allow more cars to be delivered to owners, we have issued a sales stop while we determine the cause of the problem," Breen told the Carsales Network. Breen said the problem was under investigation by Toyota and TRD engineers. He said the single failure involved a conrod and piston parting company. Toyota personnel are currently examining all completed TRD Aurions and TRD is attempting to trace the source of the fault. At this stage Breen would not confirm when the sales stop would be lifted. "We're confident it's an isolated case. You could say we're being overly cautious but we're launching a new brand [in TRD] and we want to make sure nothing is left to chance," Breen said.

Yeah Night time is good - the defi gauge blue is slightly different tone to the dash blue, but doesnt look out of place. - THe lights dim with the rest of the dash lights so arent too bright at all... The Blue Racers were $400 landed from egauges.com - pod was $200ish - I've had it lying around for a while now....

My Defi Blue Racers in the FPV pod. Lights off Lights on

Well, I had a lot of fun with my mercury silver T ute. Put 90,000 km on the clock and sold it last month. But I'm back for round two with a new Ego T ute. Decided to go for the options this time and am happy I did. I ended up picking up the last 6T Rip Curl in Ego fitted with a luxury pack.

I had this happen on my old ute - a few times - "truck" like is a good description of the sound!! Is there a locking compound on the planet that can handle the extremes in temperature or is it a 'check every 5000km' job?

Guys - there is little doubt that the addition of special boundary and solid lubricants have significant merit. These have been well documented numerous times in the Tribology & Lubrication Technology (TLT) journal. I think the specific reference to one brand appears to be the issue here. There are a number of other companies who offer lubricants with PTFE additive. So a word of advice for you Lawsy from a qualified engineer who has made a career out of independent product reviews; keep the technical stuff generic mate, it helps maintain your credibility and avoids the perception that you're giving free plugs... Out of interest there is a US patent for a spin-on oil filter that introduces colloidal suspension containing PTFE particles as an alternative to the pre-mix with the oil. Cheers, Benno

...this from earlier in the year.... Toyota's new performance sedan is one step closer to fruition with the TRD Aurion on display at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Toyota Style Australia finalised the look of the TRD Aurion under the direction of exterior designer Lee Moran and interior designer Anthony Cheung. The exterior aesthetic took inspiration from Toyota's Formula One car. Those influences are most evident in the graphic of the front splitter, the wheel design and the 'diffuser'-style rear. Get the inside story straight from Lee in his video interview. To continue the F1 theme, Mr Cheung said the team worked on performance-oriented styling with a European flavour. "The entire vehicle has a purposeful, high tech style with refinement and attention to detail. The graphic break-up on the steering wheel echoes the hand grip areas on the Toyota F1 wheel� he said. The vehicle's seats suggest a styling evocative of a racing seat, with high lateral support and material changes that work with the driver. We have incorporated high-grip materials in key areas to brace the occupant. The interior is performance-focused, but in a very refined way." said Mr Cheung. Toyota chief engineer Stephen Castles completed mechanical specifications for the vehicle, which include the use of a locally developed supercharger assembly. �At the planning stage of the TRD Aurion we analysed where best to spend our development dollars to give the maximum benefit to the TRD customer. The most immediate differences are the styling enhancements to the exterior and interior: but it's the dynamic performance of the TRD Aurion that really separates it from the standard vehicle. We have put a lot of effort into improving the engine performance and driveability, brake performance and vehicle handling. Most importantly, we concentrated on integrating all of the elements which impact on the driving experience into a balanced and agile vehicle package," he said. TRD Aurion will boast a supercharged 3.5-litre dual VVT-I V6 engine that has been developed with a target of producing at least 235kW. Power will be transmitted via a six-speed automatic transmission and through multi-spoke 19-inch wheels. Upgrades to braking and suspension systems have also been incorporated. Mr Castles explained that the vast majority of components developed for the TRD Aurion were sourced locally. �There is a great amount of experience and expertise within the local supplier base in developing and manufacturing performance products. Our engineering team has worked closely with a number of suppliers to develop designs, manufacture and evaluate prototype components and conduct on-vehicle evaluation. Two of these suppliers are Harrop Engineering, who developed the application of the Eaton TVS supercharger, and PBR, who developed an outstanding brake package for this vehicle." Vital testing and integration of components was completed by Toyota with technical assistance from the Orbital Engine Company. "The work of Orbital Engine Company in testing our engine modifications and working with our calibration engineer to establish engine ECU mapping has been critical to the success of this project. "We see the collaboration with key local suppliers as crucial to maintaining the Toyota DNA of Quality, Durability and Reliability," said Mr Castles. He said the TRD engineering team is made up of car enthusiasts who "embrace the additional freedoms of working on a niche vehicle when compared with mass-production vehicles". Get the inside story on how TRD is changing the performance car market. Go behind the scenes. The TRD Aurion is scheduled for launch in August 2007.