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  1. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    Not a bad spec car for the money, and under 200k on the clock. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1234635461?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_VIP&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms
  2. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    Top line for the money I think. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1241263677?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_VIPGallery&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms
  3. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    This seems to be one of the nicest condition SL’s for the price I have seen. Is it just me, or is the rear ride height low? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/1243293758?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=ios_VIP&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms
  4. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    It’s value for money weekend. What better way to enjoy a rainy weekend, and not going to do battle at shopping centres with panic buyers than browsing cars on line with a nice coffee Plus, I’m highlighting convertibles. This looks like a lovely well maintained car. Certainly a whole lot of...
  5. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    I’m off to Queensland for a sales meeting at my Australian head office at Wacol Thursday & Friday of this week. While there, I will be visiting the owner of this lovely 1958 FC Special. What a lovely looking FC in Colleen Green.
  6. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    I like all original vehicles regardless of make. How good is this. Not even a crack in the dash which is what all early Japanese cars suffered from. This looks like an Australian made Corona due to the AMI badging...
  7. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    Is this car really as rare as the seller is stating? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1965-Mercedes-Benz-300SE-Fintail-/254529814803
  8. Patrick_R

    Tire pressures

    Sean, A quick question before I start. Are you American or schooled in America? Ok, My wife has the same issue with 245/45R19 tyres. They are like fat rubber O rings! At the recommended pressure of 38 psi it rides like a billy cart, and her top line model, handles like a slot car, and not...
  9. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    Gents, Does anybody know anything about this 450? It was advertised some time ago in the Burwood area. I sent a link back then, and he had quite a few unusual cars in the factory unit the pics were taken...
  10. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    This is very rare in this condition and k’s. Seems a bit pricy, but I guess that is what’s happening to Holden prices as we speak. I would put this in my garage, but not at this price. :( now, as I mentioned before, how do I buy my FB Special back...
  11. Patrick_R

    Car of the week

    This seems interesting. The owner states it will only cost around $1500.00 for some work for a full and healthy pink slip. New brakes and a few other things done already. He doesn’t know if any timing chain work has been done...
  12. Patrick_R

    Steering Wheel Lock

    Your pretty right there Sean. All the Mercs I have had rode very well. I spent last week in Adelaide, and had a 7,000k old Toyota RAV4 hybrid. You would think a compact SUV would have quite supple suspension, as it had a standard wheel and tyre package on it, I thought this will be good...
  13. Patrick_R

    Rolls Royce - To own one

    Michel, Beautiful looking Spur mate. Hey, I have a hat just like that :D
  14. Patrick_R

    The Electrics are coming

    I would question this claim of 11,000 lb/ft torque. It sounds amazing, and would turn heads, it’s a marketing ploy for sure. Electric motor torque is calculated thus rated differently to the way we know it in the automotive (non electric) world. The work we, VTI (Volvo Trucks International)...
  15. Patrick_R

    Red Pig Tribute Car & Info

    What a great build. Terrific images. Very well done, and no short cuts buy these chaps. Looking forward to seeing the end result. We use these thermo decals during product testing as well. They are extremely accurate and we put them on anything from drivetrain, to windows and air...
  16. Patrick_R

    stopping distance

    Sean, Bryce is correct, without the mass the wheels/ tyres would just lock up with a good braking system, and just destroy the tyres, regardless of how good their grip. One of our heavy trucks can have a mass of over 200 tonnes loaded. However they can have 36 sets of brakes with exceptionally...
  17. Patrick_R

    2019 Mustang GT Review.

    Sean, Would you drive this? :D
  18. Patrick_R

    2019 Mustang GT Review.

    Gents, After arriving at the Hertz desk at Tullamarine early Monday morning, I expected the usual run of the mill cars. My status allows me 2 levels of upgrade, and at Tullamarine they have a small roped off area where I can pick any car that takes my fancy. I’ve had a couple of Audi, and...
  19. Patrick_R

    The Rover P5/P5B

    Styria, My brand new X Trail is the same. Shockingly bad turning circle for not a very big car. Our Volvo B Double rated prime mover has a better turning circle than both our cars. I have had the pleasure of being driven by Brian in the PV. Yes, many turns lock to lock, and steers like an...
  20. Patrick_R

    New Member

    There is a great coffee van at Preston’s, it looks like an Airstream, but locally built. GREAT coffee, and always a funny character with a hat and dark glasses on and sitting in one of the out of the way seats?
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