Your car’s interior can get quite dirty at any given time. Whether it’s dirt, leaves, moisture, dust, or you end up spilling something, your car floor can get ruined in an instant. Luckily, there’s a pretty simple, straightforward solution to this problem – car mats. Car mats are pretty much what they sound like –… continue reading →
Let’s be honest: although 95% of the new cars and trucks currently sold in Australia are equipped with automatic transmissions, most hardcore 4X4 owners and off-roaders would agree that there’s simply no substitute for a heavy-duty manual transmission. And with as many as 30% of all vehicles currently registered for road use boasting manual transmissions,… continue reading →
If you have a custom canopy installed at the back of your ute, and still need more loading space for that extra long and extra heavy gear, then it’s time to consider getting a canopy rack. These are available from a range of canopy and rack builders, and in the sizes, materials, and designs to… continue reading →
Ute, truck, and other 4WD owners don’t just invest a lot in their vehicles, they also take pride in protecting them. It’s no understatement, however, to say that it takes more than pride to protect a vehicle from the extremes of Aussie weather. From unpredictable wet seasons in the northeast, to blistering heat in the… continue reading →
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 →
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 →
