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Info coming from Fat Bastard Customs, 81-95 Hilux diff is the right length AFAIK (81 definately) Its just a matter of what ratios u want. From memory they range from around 3.7 to 6 something. Other than that there is various brake upgrades u can run (I have a write up on a supra brake upgrade and i know that craft diffs do a braket to run R31 calipers and diffs) and weather you want to run an open center, LSD, Locker or air locker. Lsd's seem kinda hard to get (ones that work anyway) and air lockers are expensive but there is a 4WD company that does a form of soft locker for them that works quite well apparently (if you ring otomoto in ingleburn (NSW)and ask for grant he should be able to give you the details on the soft locker, they put one in a sprinter a few years back).

Hurry up and put some pictures of the front up....lol. I must say i have seen this man work and the work is quality. Wish i had the skill to do this sort of stuff... "Beau offers help here"

Love It. Does anyone else notice the cop car in the background when viewing from the back of the car?

As i said ill be down in sydney for the week of 18th-22nd so if its in that week would be good. And yes at eastern creek carts.

Put me down as yes for this atm. Its my Mums Bday on the day so i will talk to her...I figure i managed to get her to let me borrow her car for the cruise on the weekend, she should be good with me coming to this. I should be in my ke25 for this.

I have the same thing Michael. Its growing on me slowly. I havent had to fit any bonnet protectors yet which is awesome... I got stuck doing the recalls the other week aswell. Do you know why they changed to a "LF" oil filter instead of the cartridge on the L5 in the SP? I would have thought they would keep it the same as the 6. You guys sold many new 3's down your way?

Good work Beau. And i can vouch for the Bump adjusters (i got to play with them. lol). They are a very clever idea.

I Have heard that AE71 Panel Vans did come with the bigger struts the same as AE86 struts in them (different to AE71/KE70 Sedans), So I'm assuming that these struts you have are these. I'm sure someone on here can probably give you more insight into this.

I have since spoken to my parents, Dad doesnt advise driving the car, just in case. But i will still be coming down just in my mums car. I will see you all tomorrow at about 9am in villawood.

I am soooo sceptical about coming now.....I really want to come, but my inner tie rod end is completely rooted, and i can't get another one before tomorrow. don't want to break down or anything while 250kms from home. Keep me down as a yes for the meet up at villawood, but ill call KE Ping and let you know if I'm a no. Cheers Jake

In my 3k ke25....i can get to 85mph down conrod!!! Cuzzo, What sort of racing would you be doing at bathurst? Supersprints, or full circuit? Just wondering as there isnt much full circuit racing up here.

Thenew interior is awesome i must say, especially the SP25 Luxury. I feel it is very well proportioned. nothing is too far away, the leather feels great, and it isnt as dull as the previous model. And i have changed my opinion a tad. The new 3 can look good with the right colour choice....ie not a bright colour. Saw one in the silver ("aluminium") and it looks awesome, however it was the SP. Different bumpers, sideskirt, Wheels etc. The 2.5L in them is good, It has the power to get you up to speed without the effort (compared to a 3k) however its not a peformance car. Just a nice cruise around car. Got some photo's just need to get them onto the computer.

The 3 MPS would be alot better, and more of a rival to WRX's if they used the same platform as they did with the 6 MPS which were AWD. I havent seen a new MPS in the flesh yet but from what i hear it looks far better than the base models. I will try to get some pictures of a few next week. i had a quick look on the net for some photo's but its easier to just take some during the week.

Hey all, Just a question to put out there, what are peoples thoughts on the new look mazda 3? I work for mazda and I'm really not a fan of them, I think they look horrid. All thats changed is the appearance, and The 2.5L in the SP model. The other models retain the 2.0L Discuss.

i was up there too. Had a chat with these guys. They were doing some alright times. I didnt see your KE17 though.

Ah the fun you can have with someone sleeping in that chair.....walk past, hit the recliner, BOOM, back they go. Looking good Beau, Hit me up when you want a hand.

Saw a VE Clubsport Walkinshaw on the weekend, had the plate "NAILED" on it. It looked sexy. Also saw an R35 GTR with "09 GTR"

I will put in for that day off tomoz. Now i just hope for good weather....always seems to turn funny whenever NSW plan a cruise or meet-up. Corolla_nut, Do you want to organise to meet up in bathurst on your way through and we can drive down and have a mini cruise happening? Put me down as a YES for it though.

I Dented my engine and gearbox crossmembers last night.......Ought to teach me to go 4x4ing in my ke25. LOL!! It was all good until the big rocks showed up well the 2nd lot of them anyways (didnt see them while driving slowly over the first lot up a hill). Was close.....dented the front of the engine crossmember about 1 inch from my sump..... :y:

Unsure of exact prices, but around $60-$70 for a wheel alignment. And wouldnt have any idea on pricing of a balance. but wouldnt be much more than $20 for 2 wheels (at a guess)

I'm keen if there is going to be a fair turnout. and as corolla nut said, can we set a date so i can get that day off work also. Cheers Jake

There is a nice valiant wagon with VERY dark tinted windows with the plate UNDBLY (Underbelly) A Commodore with IDO-12S Just some dressed up bogan vr-vs model Mates Red 180sx has SXC-180 plates Thats all i can remember at the moment.

How did you go in the khanacross? What do you think of the venue?

My omg as of late was that i got accused and questioned over a break and enter on saturday night. Was parked near the building talking to a mate and the cops turned up as we were leaving. Pulled me over later in the night. Had me standing in the cold for like 45mins while they asked me questions. They didnt believe my story, And no i didnt do it. Havent heard anything else from it so far, Which is a good sign.

Saw the movie the other day. I really enjoyed it. It was a doco you could really get involved in. Almost like you have known Bana for a while and you can feel his emotions through the screen. It was very well produced. I would recommend if you havent seen it.....Go watch it.