Serious performance upgrades begin with the engine internals. The pistons and connecting rods are some of the most tortured mechanical parts there are, but what is often overlooked is what connects them. Humble piston pins may not be worth mentioning, but this is the missing link in getting all that power down to the wheels…. continue reading →
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By combining the versatility of aluminium and the sealing power and weather-resistant properties of adhesive tape, you get one of the most versatile products used in a wide range of industries – aluminium foil tape with adhesive. Aluminium foil tape is so versatile, that you can see it used in the HVAC, construction, manufacturing and… continue reading →
Owning a motorcycle entails a commitment to maintaining a human-machine relationship. You don’t need to be a professional mechanic to properly care for your bike. So, be prepared with the right repair tools and your bike’s service manual to unleash your inner mechanic in an emergency!
Rebuilding a Barra or Commodore and want more power? Or maybe a Skyline or Supra? Chances are you’ll be looking for bottom end parts to wring out the last remaining horses and add a few more. The engine internals are where modifications to stock vehicles start to get serious. You know what you want, and… continue reading →
If you’ve ever driven a car or truck with a trailer in tow, then there’s a good chance you’re pretty familiar with the Australian towing laws, or the fact that there’s no shortage of them. It’s with good reason, though. Not counting the professional and more casual trailer owners, roughly a tenth of Australian families… continue reading →
You won’t find a carmaker on the Aussie market that doesn’t have a least one turbocharged model in the lineup. Turbocharging is certainly the direction in which the industry is going, along with smaller displacement engines. Some may be fuming that big V8s are now V6s and what used to be an inline 6, now… continue reading →
SUVs, utes, and 4WDs flood Aussie streets. They are also the types of cars you take off-road. With so many around, chances are that there’ll be a breakdown of some sort at any given time. We all know the car brands with high reliability and the least owner complaints, but no brand has a 100… continue reading →
As of now, technology has grown tremendously and has improved our lives in many aspects, making everything much easier. Some of these changes include a change in our transport system, which now offers us many ways to get to a certain stop. The most recent and eco-friendly invention that has sparked up the busy streets… continue reading →
The Corolla is an amazing vehicle that has seen tons of usage throughout the world. It’s often considered a standard on which other vehicles are being measured, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t want to improve that already amazing driving experience even further. One of the best ways to do that is by installing an… continue reading →
In the world of carmakers, the ones that we see as the most innovative and environmentally aware are mainly Japanese. A brand that sticks out when it comes to riding comfort and longevity is Nissan. This is especially the case with the manufacturer’s most popular pickup truck lineup, the Navara. The Navara D22 is one… continue reading →