Random Question thread.. - Page 55

chicaboo · 06-12-2009, 03:36 PM

I ran the C spot for years, and I don't recall anything exceptional happening to my tyres with regular rotations.

D Valerius · 06-12-2009, 04:10 PM

right, shes all done, piccies to follow after they wear in a bit.

Slight obstruction by brace on the bonnet but a few washers on the hinges will clear it and get me a bit of engine bay venting.

thanks for your advise gav.

70NYD · 06-12-2009, 06:18 PM

i had that issue as well.. i ended up bending the brace a little to fit it better (as the ends screw in anyway allows for a inch movememnt) after that was all good

chicaboo · 06-12-2009, 06:50 PM

It's normal for $#!Teline strut braces to just hit the bonnet. It doesn't matter what make or model you have, that's just how it is.

BG1.8sp · 11-12-2009, 02:17 PM

just wondering if there are any online workshop manuals for a BG 1.8 DOCH sp.
cheers,
azza

scott b · 11-12-2009, 05:53 PM

just curious. with those who have mounted amps under their seats, what have you used for mounting?? just bolts into the floor ??

Cheers,
Scott

maztech · 11-12-2009, 06:08 PM

I just screwed mine to the carpet with short self tap screws vause i dont like going throughthe floor pan -- amps been like that for about 1 1/2 years now and havent moved

RustyKaos · 12-12-2009, 08:29 AM

In my old car in NZ I did the same as maztech by using short self tapping screws straight into the carpet and it never budged. Even after the crash it was in, it still stayed right there.

NaughtyGT · 12-12-2009, 04:31 PM

^^ all I ever do. Won't budge. I even used brackets screwed to boot floor for slim-line Sub box in the GT Hatch but under the seats, self tap screws. Don't need bolts unless you want more work?

Iv'e also drilled holes (neatly & descretely) through inner sill guard through carpet to pull thick speaker wires & position out of site under seat

70NYD · 12-12-2009, 08:40 PM

haha my sub box is VERY heavy and carpeted, as is the BA boot, but th boot carpet sits on very fine plastic. all that plus my cornering meant that my sub (and the boot carpet) moved around a fair bit. i solved it but screwing brackets to the boot plastic, cutting small holes in the carpet for the brackets to poke thru and then i okky strapped the sub down haha all in all it doesnt move any more

a little overboard but

Astinadroxycuts · 15-12-2009, 12:30 AM

Just a random Question....

If i wanted to import a car What procedures and what kind of **** do i have to pay for like

Australian complience plate and importing fee's

NaughtyGT · 15-12-2009, 08:05 AM

If you are looking for no frills, straight off-the-bat info. The expense is enormous. If you knew someone @ pick up point it would @ least be feasable. There is so much to organise. Last time I researched, you must:

a) find import company (both ends) & go through rigmarole with them
b) have full documentation from seller @ the pick up location. He must fill out all relevant paperwork & submit it to Import Authorities.
c) You must then do the same. If car is older than (don't quote me, just check online)tthan 1986? it is far cheaper. Newer cars are stung with extra taxes & duties.
d) Once you get the vehicle on home soil, you may have to pay anything from insurance fees; dock loading/clearance fees; custom clearance fees; car cleaning/detail fees etc ewtc. You won't even get the total up front. They decide once it arrives.

You would really have to desire the car very very much to even consider it.

Stil interested? Check online or you could call dock yard

I think from memory US was better/cheaper to import from but, obviously cars are far more expensive over there. UK cars are cheap as chips (check Unique Cars) but our $ is worthless over there so really, you have to do some offsetting to come up with what you want

RustyKaos · 15-12-2009, 08:52 AM

Don't forget with the new RAWS/SEVS (can't remember which one it is) if this is the first time since the legislation went through that a model is going to be imported, an import for a safety test has to be done, then import your one. If it is a popular model then this would've already been done as it only needs to be done once. If it is over a certain age then it doesn't need this as it is a classic import from memory. What were you looking at importing?

DavoAust · 15-12-2009, 09:58 AM

you could try going through an importer, many jap car specialists providing importing services

Rupewrecht · 15-12-2009, 10:03 AM

I'd recommend http://www.importmonster.com.au/car-importing-service

There's a cost calculator there that lets you know what you're up for costwise

NaughtyGT · 15-12-2009, 05:27 PM

^^ you always have the goods on OS info Dan. I'm sure this will save people heaps of running around

maztech · 15-12-2009, 07:01 PM

Has anybody used Maxxis tyres?

NaughtyGT · 15-12-2009, 07:07 PM

yep, there OK, good soft compound for wet. middle of the road imo

maztech · 15-12-2009, 07:57 PM

We are now selling them through work direct off Maxxis, Which ones were you talking about?

D Valerius · 15-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Yep maxxis in atm, no complaints as Naughty said middle of the road, nothing terrible or special....

06-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#1082
D Valerius AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nundah, QLD Car: 2014 GJ Mazda 6 Posts: 317 View Photos By: D Valerius	right, shes all done, piccies to follow after they wear in a bit. Slight obstruction by brace on the bonnet but a few washers on the hinges will clear it and get me a bit of engine bay venting. thanks for your advise gav. __________________

06-12-2009, 06:18 PM	#1083
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i had that issue as well.. i ended up bending the brace a little to fit it better (as the ends screw in anyway allows for a inch movememnt) after that was all good __________________

11-12-2009, 02:17 PM	#1085
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	just wondering if there are any online workshop manuals for a BG 1.8 DOCH sp. cheers, azza __________________

11-12-2009, 05:53 PM	#1086
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	just curious. with those who have mounted amps under their seats, what have you used for mounting?? just bolts into the floor ?? Cheers, Scott __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

12-12-2009, 08:29 AM	#1088
RustyKaos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Side Brisbane Car: 1998 BA 323 Astina Hardtop Posts: 1,414 View Photos By: RustyKaos	In my old car in NZ I did the same as maztech by using short self tapping screws straight into the carpet and it never budged. Even after the crash it was in, it still stayed right there. __________________ Everytime an idiot dies, 20 more are born. Come challenge me. I dare ya.

06-12-2009, 03:36 PM	#1081
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	I ran the C spot for years, and I don't recall anything exceptional happening to my tyres with regular rotations.

06-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#1084
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	It's normal for $#!Teline strut braces to just hit the bonnet. It doesn't matter what make or model you have, that's just how it is.

11-12-2009, 06:08 PM	#1087
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	I just screwed mine to the carpet with short self tap screws vause i dont like going throughthe floor pan -- amps been like that for about 1 1/2 years now and havent moved

12-12-2009, 04:31 PM	#1089
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	^^ all I ever do. Won't budge. I even used brackets screwed to boot floor for slim-line Sub box in the GT Hatch but under the seats, self tap screws. Don't need bolts unless you want more work? Iv'e also drilled holes (neatly & descretely) through inner sill guard through carpet to pull thick speaker wires & position out of site under seat __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix Last edited by NaughtyGT; 12-12-2009 at 04:34 PM.

12-12-2009, 08:40 PM	#1090
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	haha my sub box is VERY heavy and carpeted, as is the BA boot, but th boot carpet sits on very fine plastic. all that plus my cornering meant that my sub (and the boot carpet) moved around a fair bit. i solved it but screwing brackets to the boot plastic, cutting small holes in the carpet for the brackets to poke thru and then i okky strapped the sub down haha all in all it doesnt move any more a little overboard but __________________

15-12-2009, 12:30 AM	#1091
Astinadroxycuts Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Car: 93 323 Astina - Toyota Celica GT4 Posts: 211	Just a random Question.... If i wanted to import a car What procedures and what kind of **** do i have to pay for like Australian complience plate and importing fee's

15-12-2009, 08:05 AM	#1092
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	If you are looking for no frills, straight off-the-bat info. The expense is enormous. If you knew someone @ pick up point it would @ least be feasable. There is so much to organise. Last time I researched, you must: a) find import company (both ends) & go through rigmarole with them b) have full documentation from seller @ the pick up location. He must fill out all relevant paperwork & submit it to Import Authorities. c) You must then do the same. If car is older than (don't quote me, just check online)tthan 1986? it is far cheaper. Newer cars are stung with extra taxes & duties. d) Once you get the vehicle on home soil, you may have to pay anything from insurance fees; dock loading/clearance fees; custom clearance fees; car cleaning/detail fees etc ewtc. You won't even get the total up front. They decide once it arrives. You would really have to desire the car very very much to even consider it. Stil interested? Check online or you could call dock yard I think from memory US was better/cheaper to import from but, obviously cars are far more expensive over there. UK cars are cheap as chips (check Unique Cars) but our $ is worthless over there so really, you have to do some offsetting to come up with what you want __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

15-12-2009, 08:52 AM	#1093
RustyKaos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Side Brisbane Car: 1998 BA 323 Astina Hardtop Posts: 1,414 View Photos By: RustyKaos	Don't forget with the new RAWS/SEVS (can't remember which one it is) if this is the first time since the legislation went through that a model is going to be imported, an import for a safety test has to be done, then import your one. If it is a popular model then this would've already been done as it only needs to be done once. If it is over a certain age then it doesn't need this as it is a classic import from memory. What were you looking at importing? __________________ Everytime an idiot dies, 20 more are born. Come challenge me. I dare ya.

15-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#1094
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	you could try going through an importer, many jap car specialists providing importing services __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

15-12-2009, 10:03 AM	#1095
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	I'd recommend http://www.importmonster.com.au/car-importing-service There's a cost calculator there that lets you know what you're up for costwise __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

15-12-2009, 05:27 PM	#1096
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	^^ you always have the goods on OS info Dan. I'm sure this will save people heaps of running around __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

15-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#1097
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	Has anybody used Maxxis tyres?

15-12-2009, 07:07 PM	#1098
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	yep, there OK, good soft compound for wet. middle of the road imo __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

15-12-2009, 07:57 PM	#1099
maztech Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: QLD Car: ...... Posts: 952	We are now selling them through work direct off Maxxis, Which ones were you talking about?

15-12-2009, 08:22 PM	#1100
D Valerius AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nundah, QLD Car: 2014 GJ Mazda 6 Posts: 317 View Photos By: D Valerius	Yep maxxis in atm, no complaints as Naughty said middle of the road, nothing terrible or special.... __________________