Hey all. Looking to fit some parking sensors to one of my parents vehicles. It's a bit of a collectors item, so don't want to drill out the bumpers.
Would love some recommendations please. It's been a long time since I've had to look into vehicle accessories and I don't even know where to start!
Cheers 😊
I’ve got a sti dccd trans im wondering what better to put I nylon or penrite.
I know penrite has very good rep. But I also read that nulon it better for shifting in nz climate
Hi everyone,
I'm based in Wellington, New Zealand, and I'm looking to buy a car with a budget of around NZ$25,000–27,000. It'll be my daily driver with a mix of city commuting and occasional road trips. Reliability is important, but I also want something that's enjoyable to drive and has modern features.
These are the cars I'm considering:
NZ New
1.5L turbo
~61,000 km
Honda Sensing (ACC, Lane Keep, etc.)
Around NZ$28k
Around 86,000 km
Hybrid
Great fuel economy
Around NZ$25k
Around 50–60k km
Panoramic glass roof
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
FWD
Around NZ$25k
NZ New
56,000 km
AWD
1.6 turbo
Leather, heated seats, adaptive cruise
Around NZ$25k
2.0L turbo (180 kW)
DSG
Around 98,000 km
Around NZ$22k
My priorities (in order) are:
Reliability
Reasonable maintenance costs
Features and comfort
Driving enjoyment
Fuel economy
Resale value
I'm open to either an SUV or a sedan/hatchback, so body style isn't a deciding factor.
For those who've owned or driven any of these:
Which one would you buy and why?
Are there any common issues I should watch out for?
Battery is good and healthy connected a obd2 scanner it says atmospheric pressed sensor malfunction but checked the sensor all is good
Can anyone help with product name of what and where to buy please?
I have a van as the main car, but I’m looking for an SUV that can hold 4 kids (up to 11 years old). We previously had a Kia Sorento which was pretty good for third row space, but I wanted to see if there were any other recommended options. Looking for a 7 seater.
I’m looking at 2010-2020ish years for the vehicle. It needs to be able to tow a trailer to the dump, and take a bike rack with 4 bikes.
Any other recommendations?
In the market for an old Subaru or Mazda, there are 1000s in the sub 5k range. I'm OK with checking most of the obvious things, except suspension.
At low speeds on an imperfect surface, if I can detect gentle knocks in time with bumps, is that likely to be dampers? Obviously eliminating loose things first!
Posted a couple days ago regarding my truck making a squealing sound when accelerating. I appreciate all the good advice/suggestions.
I’ve uploaded a video so you guys and gals can get a better understanding.
2016 Holden Colorado LTZ, automatic transmission, 185k on the clock. Diesel.
A few good suggestions, could possibly be a boost leak/split in a hose!
Your guess is as good as mine.
Any advice.
hey folks,
radiator's sprung a leak from cracked plastic and needs changing. can anyone recommend a quality radiator replacement that i'd be able to buy, preferably in christchurch?
thank you :))
Following on from my previous post, I have begun the process of changing my head gasket, and am at the point of checking timing and top dead center.
From what I can tell it seems the timing is already off a wee bit?
-If I get it lined up down the bottom (as shown) including piston 1 at top of stroke.
-Then the top dead center marks on the cam shafts are off a bit (possibly by a tooth).
And visa versa if I line up the camshaft marks.
Am I good to go ahead and take the belts off and just try to line everything up correctly when I put it back together?
Or should I aim to keep it the same as it is?
Thanks in advance!
Heading back to Chch after a decade in Aus.
I love my 2013 Dmax (Daisy the Dmax), legend of a vehicle has never skipped a beat. Currently 234,000kms. I'm the second owner, looks like she would sell in Perth for AUD~20k
Wasn't going to bring her, but there don't look to be a whole lot of older Dmax's around in Canterbury.
Will cost AUD~3k to ship Perth to Chch.
Any idea if it would be worth it?
What the process like once she gets to Lyttleton to register etc..?
If I don't bring her with me, I'd be buying another 4jj1 Dmax.
I bought a used truck from a reputable dealership a couple weeks ago, on the drive home I noticed the head unit doesn’t work and a loud screech coming from Either the snorkel or engine when accelerating over 2,000rpm. ( didn’t notice these problems on the test drive as only tested it around the industrial estate) I contacted my insurance to make a claim for it to get fixed, they’ve came back and told me they won’t accept my claim as it sounds like a pre existing problem.
The one thing I’m annoyed about, Is that these “problems” were not mentioned to me in the dealership or on the add where I discovered the ute.
When I speak to the dealership they’re advising me to contact insurance, feel like I’m going around it a circle.
What can I do so I’m not out of pocket. (Kinda expect to be frunting the cash 🙃)
Any help would be appreciated.
Afternoon lads. With these new road laws coming in that are lacking in specifics and could result in our cars being destroyed, I’m looking at getting a dash cam. I’m looking for something with gps tracking that displays speed in recording. I’d hope it comes with 24/7 parking mode too, not the end of the world if it doesn’t. Ive done some research and have found some options but was wondering what other people have/are using. Are there any recommendations?
Anyone got good options for shipping an engine from Pukekohe to wellington? can be attached to a pallet
Hey guys, how the hell am I supposed to use this car jack? Ive used the ones with the hook before and that makes sense, not sure why this one is like this? its from a Mitsubishi EVO 6. Thanks
Edit: another photo has been posted in the comments
Not available online, but if outside Christchurch you could call them for purchase possibly. Apologies if this is not within sub rules, but other stores sell this kit for $400, kinda a steal. Only about 5 of them left. Doesn't have extension though.
Hey team, just wondering on what would be an estimated rust repair job on this 2008 Toyota Hiace for it pass a wof?
First photo is the boot
Second photo is the left rear corner under the bumper
Third photo is the front lower cross member(?)
Thanks in advance for any responses!
We have an old Datsun 240c that has been sitting in a garage for years and years. Any ideas of the best way to find its next owner? Obviously would be a project car as it hasn’t had a WOF or Reg for sometime
Anybody had good exp with laufenn? Im coming from pirelli cinturato rosso which has worn down after 55k kms.