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[Aaron]

The problem with a piece of software like Forscan is there’s several dozen options that have been identified in the firmware of various modules - in most cases the same address/reference space is shared across large chunks of the Ford range, so when...

[Aaron]

Another consideration is “what does it cost to remove” and again the risks of removal after say 5 years. Admittedly you are unlikely to trash the PPF through poor care, but it will eventually be due to replace and again a poor removal process can...

[Aaron]

Let’s put it this way. The PPF could be applied flawlessly, and your car could receive $100K of damage in the process.

PPF like any vinyl wrap is more about the installation and the literally hundreds of pieces of trim, seals and bodywork...

[Aaron]

They’re a new car - and as such you’d have to argue it is either an ICV built as a tribute car (doable if you bought one of the new shells and assembled here) OR you’d have to do it as a personal import, nothing stops you from doing that except...

[Aaron]

Thanks

Theres so many of these little things left to do, and for the most part as much as having more llamathrusts would be nice (and more are on their way) I do get a kick out of doing the subtle things that people would think are factory...

[Aaron]

Engines are fixed price, what the price is for the extra bits like gearbox or rear suspension of whatever other listed parts they choose to buy may be a contributing factor, although I thought Williams still did a huge amount in-house.

A...

[Aaron]

Time for a “fuck yes”.

It’s been a couple of hours effort, around $180 in used parts, vinyl and tape but the auto headlight and auto wiper project is done (mostly)



This is the only obvious change if you ignore...

[Aaron]

Distracted myself, got in my own head and have bought yet another headlight switch.

Going down the rabbit hole of converting to dimming instrument lights in case the blue LEDs I am soldering to the cluster (28 fucking surface mount LEDs...

[Aaron]

Since kids started getting driven everywhere by parents instead of having to use their feet/bikes/buses there’s been a decline in young people wanting cars. Let’s face it, Mum/Dad drive you to school, they drive you to weekend sport, they drive...

[Aaron]

I think that’s exactly where the market is going. Instead of manufacturers/importers competing with each other they’re all working on maximising the “profit” in the markets where COVID hasn’t completely decimated the economy.

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[Aaron]

That’s a steal at the price. Seem to be $5000 around here for something that may last long enough to get to the rego inspection....

[Aaron]

Send him up to that mob with the orange chicks in Qld

[Aaron]

Sensor pushed up against the glass. This is with the factory pad in place and my home-made brackets.


The lower cover clips on the mirror post. I have a piece of foam inserted between the sensor and this cover to put additional...

[Aaron]

Moving right along and going nowhere.


The factory rain/light sensor is factory connected in using all black wiring. It’s a serial device with power, ground and a serial output. So I presume the single wire is power and the twisted...

[Aaron]

We can tell who’s been vaccinated

The automotive autism is strong. On the plus side as much as I’m not into Holden’s I love learning/reading all these subtleties....

[Aaron]

Surely this. There’s one thing having an awesome car collection, but if you can still have an awesome car collection AND cash out of a bunch that don’t give you as much pleasure......

[Aaron]

Reflecting on mirrors.


The Focus Cabriolet/Mondeo mirror. This is a used one and only slightly better than the mirror in the car.


A genuine brand new Fiesta mirror. This will donate the mirror portion. ...

[Aaron]

1990’s Mazda 626/323 5 stud rear hubs do it. Whether the hubs go or the rotors go and warp the hubs who knows, but it’s a thing....

[Aaron]

Curious discovery is curious.

I now have two rear view mirrors on the workbench plus the one in the car.

Both one the workbench have the same mirror, but the “post” is different.
The post of one has the retainers...

[Aaron]

I saw a post on the Aussie Cayenne Owners FB Group where a guy has built one up much like you’re planning. He was running a bunch of Jeep accessories (like roof racks etc). Apparently the dimensions are very similar....