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Beside Motul and Redline, what other oil are also Group V ester base oil? http://www.technilube.com/faqs_info/base_oils.php

Plan to stay at Swissotel Sydney for 4 nites in Nov. From Sydney, is it possible to get local tour day trips to places like Blue Mountain, Gold Coast, Movie World and SeaWorld? thanks

recently found out car insurance Premium is higher if we have NCD.. i.e. if without NCD, premium quoted was about $2k.. but once told there is NCD, premium quoted before NCD becomes $2.5k.. net amount paid is still lower with NCD but why base premium increase?

"Subaru Impreza WRX STI" for sale see above link. The text reads "No Jokes. Logcard Shows "STI" But With A Lower OMV Than Real "STI"" Problem is when I look at the pics, the rims seem to be 16", cannot clear the STI stock brembo. The intercooler doesn't have the red STI words painted on, and is too small to be STI intercooler. The seats are black, which look like stock rex seats. The steering wheel doesn't seem to have the STI enblem. I'm betting that it's a "full demod to rex", and that it's a 5 speeder gearbox as well.. Wonder if they WROTE "sti" on the logcard. No surprises that the selling price is in base rex territory. Currently own a 2004/5 STi, and when I was shopping for mine, I came across such instances of cheating too. There it was to my face. I didn't know anything about wrx or sti then but thankfully a dad's friend was accompanying me to shop around, and I learned how to distinguish the two (can't be 100% sure but there are signs if a wrx didn't do a full 'conversion', or if a stock STi has been stripped for parts and downgrade to rex parts) the last time i came across this was when I was browsing at ubi carmart. don't know if they did the same shenanigans online.

im looking to make rack in the following shape and size. anyone has lobang?

hey guys. kinda dumb question here. the florescent lamp of my fish tank burnt out i found the base of the lamp holder chao tar... so i dismantled it and bought a replacement.... problem is i have no idea how to plug the wire back inside? doesn't seem to fit anywhere! and nothing to tighten! hahaha... i attached some photos to help you guys understand the problem... hope something can help... thanks in advance!

Only in China...everything must be long. They got long wheel base 5 series, E-class, A4, porsche panamera, etc. Maybe next will be LWB Farrari/Lambo! Now Roll Royce also must bow down to the china market and make a long wheel base Rolls. For the girl friends to kneel down more comfortably is it? http://paultan.org/2011/04/20/rolls-royce-...ket/#more-57529 Chinese bosses love legroom and want lots of it, which is why we see

i got a spare seat lying around at home, just need someone who can custom fabricate the base. Anyone can point me in the right direction? i was thinking of doing this

as above....some car parks super high bump....anyone experienced?

Hey! i was thinking of getting this . its very convienient and u can remove it easily and fix it on easily if there is a need. Portable where u can bring it arnd if u have to. You are also able to play MP3s on in etc. u can use ur car's stereo to play the movies, songs, etc. take a look and give me some comments. i saw it for sale at a Autobacs with warrenty at $799 http://www.next-base.com/SDV185-S.htm

Guys, would need recommendations on where to view and purchase one.... abit doubtful for online purchase on this one..... Thanks

Hi, Understand that we should service our car either 10k mileage or 6 mth when using syn oil. If my usage is only 4k mileage till date with only 6mth period. Can I continue to wait until 10k, then go servicing? If wait until 10k mileage, mostly probably I have to wait for another 6 more mth to go. Will that impact the reliability of the car if wait until 1 yr for next servicing? Kindly advise..thx

Hi Guys, Anyone here using this mirror stand? I got it a week ago and noticed that the suction on one of the rubbers does not seem to hold as it will loosen after a few hours. Thinking that it was the rubber problem, I went to exchange it for another set and it still has the same problems.. Anyone knows anyway I can solve it? The sales gal actually told me to soak it in hot water first. Any logic to this? Thanks!

looking for one leh can pm me thanks

Some newsbits about the next major update of the Skoda Superb, the 2009 model will be based on a stretched and widen Octavia II platform to distance itself from VW similar models mainly the VW Passat. What are your thoughts on the direction that Skoda has taken or was it a VW decisions? Anyways looks like the Superb will be pegged with the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Alfa Romeo 159, Lexus IS series of cars? Than where is Octavia's class range pitted against? What's your views?

Someone pls tell me kum sia

New to DIY on detailing. Browsed some of threads.. Klasse quite popular in the forum. Saw it metioned it is a acrylic base composition. How about others??...ZAINO product,menez???(forget the spelling) What is the differences & advantage?? Which is more easy for DIY?(can complete all steps in 1 day in MSCP...as mine is a open CP) Thanks for advicing to a new guy on DIY detailing.

FOCUS on p1 The Volvo p1 platform (the code name for Volvo's small-car platform) will form the basis for several compact cars. The most important are the next S40, to be released in late 2002 or early 2003, and the V50, due in summer 2003. The S40 will be slightly smaller in length than the current car, while the V50 will be slightly longer than the current V40. Also, Volvo will release a V30 and a small SUV to elevate the company to product leadership in the compact car field. FOCUS on Transplants As you may already know, and as the picture above suggests, the Volvo cars that will be based on the p1 platform will also be based on the Ford Focus. But not the platform of the current Focus, which has been widely acclaimed as the best car in its class in both the United States and Europe. Instead, the p1 platform will be a version of the Focus' replacement's platform, which, as some sources suggest, will be based on the next Mazda Protege's platform. Quite complicated, I must agree. FOCUS on Production The vehicles based on the p1 will have to be produced in a new or refurbished plant that will be able to build several different cars based on the same platform. Currently, the S40 and V40 are built in Europe and in South Africa. The Ford Focus is built in the United States and Europe. Although it is likely that the p1 variants will be built in the plants where the 40s are built today, it is possible that they will also be built in the Focus plants or even a Mazda plant. There are rumors that the p1 variants will be built in the United States in a new Volvo factory (more, here), but that plan is still not finalized. The most important question when considering whether or not to build a new factory, and where to place it, will be cost. FOCUS on Competition S40 - The S40 sedan will be trapped in a slightly odd position. While the S60 is bigger than the BMW 3 Series yet competes against it in price, the future S40 will be slightly smaller than the Three Series in size and much cheaper. Its biggest competitors in price range will be the Volkswagen Passat in Europe and the Toyota Camry in the United States. V50 - Now that the V70 has moved up in size, so will the V40 when it becomes the V50 wagon. The exact same size as the BMW 3 Series wagon, the car will compete against it, the Audi A4 Avant, and the Mercedes C-Class Estate. V30 - The V30 hatchback will compete against a growing field of competitors that will shatter (sadly) its hope of being the segment leader. It will compete against the BMW compact, the Audi A3, and the Mercedes Sport Coupe. Others - In this field, Volvo will enter new segments of the marketplace, with vehicles like a small SUV to compete with the Land Rover Freelander, and a small MPV to compete with such vehicles as the Renault Megane Scenic. Also, Volvo may create some sport variants of the cars on the p1 platform to compete against BMW Ms, Audi Rs, and Mercedes AMGs. FOCUS on Target Group Who does Volvo want to buy the vehicles that will be based on the p1 platform? Well, the answer should be relatively obvious. In the US, the S40, V50, and V30 will be aimed at young men and women with children who care about safety and luxury. Since the cars will be cheaper and smaller than those currently marketed by Volvo, these people will be young professionals just out of college. The V50XC (Cross Country) will be aimed at those who love the outdoors but cannot afford the V70XC or the (future) large SUV. In Europe, the vehicles based on the p1 platform will also be targeted to families, but instead of young families, they will be middle aged. This is because spending money and space are limited, so a smaller, cheaper car is more useful than something like a big S80.