It’s not every day that you can be part of a new suspension system development. And wouldn’t you give five or ten bucks to make it happen? Video on the development Donations Click here to read the rest of… Pledge $10 and (perhaps) create a new suspension system  Read More →

The intercooling approach that works on a high performance petrol engine car does not necessarily work on a diesel turbo. Diesels are different.   Click here to read the rest of… Diesel Intercooling  Read More →

One hundred and ninety nine thousand Australian dollars. 2003 model Porsche 911 Turbo. 309 kilowatts. Nought to one hundred in 4.8 seconds. Then… reach forward and take the keys…   Click here to read the rest of… Driving the ‘03 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo  Read More →

Last issue we looked at preparing the pad for the new home workshop. But what was this home workshop going to look like?   Click here to read the rest of… A New Home Workshop, Part 2  Read More →

If you’ve got an Audi, VW, SEAT or Skoda, you may have heard of VCDS. It’s is an interface that allows your laptop to communicate with the onboard control modules in your car’s electronics. So what can you do with the tool, how much is it, and how well does it work?   Click here to read the rest of… The VCDS Tool  Read More →

When I hung my collection of jack-stands and ramps on the workshop wall, it was obvious they needed a repaint. I didn’t much care what type of paint was used, so long as it stayed on for 10 or so years. But I didn’t have any suitable paint on my shelves. And when I looked at the local hardware store I couldn’t believe how expensive decent paint is – even those cans they were selling off at... 

Over the years I’ve lost count of the number of old cars that I’ve bought despite public opinion being that they’re going to be a stupidly huge money drain. But the mooted breakdowns and expensive repairs have never occurred. Never – until this bloody car.   Click here to read the rest of… I Hate It, I Hate It, I Hate It  Read More →

E-G-R stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. It’s been around for decades but it’s now becomingly increasingly important in both diesel and spark ignition engines.   Click here to read the rest of… EGR Comeback  Read More →

I needed a new shed. Yes, despite having previously built a 14 x 6 metre home workshop, the requirement was again present. Why? In short, an interstate move, a new job – and a new house. But first, I needed to know down the old sheds…   Click here to read the rest of… A New Home Workshop, Part 1  Read More →

The story that we ran on the very low cost digital temperature display has proved to be extremely popular – hardly surprising, when only a few years ago such a display would have cost well over AUD$100. It is well made, has excellent functionality, and at a cost delivered to your house of about $25, absolutely unbeatable value. But there’s also another digital display available at an unprecedented...