Browsing all posts in October, 2009.

Ferrari 430 Monza & Spider

I was checking out the Ferrari 430 Monza & Spider. It looks like a pretty hot car, wouldn’t mind owning one of these. It has a really nice shape, looks very modern. I was looking at some of the older Ferraris and they just looked plain ugly. Continue reading Ferrari 430 Monza & Spider

Fuel Saving tips

• When filling up your car, keep the hose in the tank until after the pump shuts off. As much as a half cup of petrol is in the hose after the pump stops and you’ve already paid for this petrol! Continue reading Fuel Saving tips

How to change a spark plug

If you have old plugs make sure you replace them with a new Mustang spark plug to ensure your ignition system is in working order.

Removing the Old Spark Plugs

1. Pull the hood release lever located under the dashboard.
2. Walk around to the front of the car, reach under the hood, find the latch and squeeze it. Open the hood. Continue reading How to change a spark plug

2009 FPV FG Falcon GS

Had a look at the 2009 FPV FG Falcon GS, thought it looked pretty ugly. I don’t think Ford is designing their cars very well these days. Continue reading 2009 FPV FG Falcon GS

Transformers 2007 Movie Review – Starring Megan Fox

Transformers 2007 movie was awesome. I really want Bumble Bee, that car is hot, hot, hot. The car was a Chevrolet Camaro Concept – and canary yellow in colour. I usually don’t like yellow cars, but yellow looked hot on this car. Continue reading Transformers 2007 Movie Review – Starring Megan Fox

Ford Laser Rolled 1.5 Times onto an embankment

I got my licence when I was 18, I had failed it the first time round, because I didn’t have enough practice with a manual. I then bought myself a little Ford Laser 1983 model, it was a great little car, only cost me about $5 a week to run. Continue reading Ford Laser Rolled 1.5 Times onto an embankment

220km driving with 1 wheel nut holding the front tyre on

By far the closest moment to an insane death.
I was driving back home from a long night of street drag racing at Shepparton in my 1985 Ford Fairmont XF Ghia.
On the way back to Wangaratta I reached speeds in excess of 200km.
Continue reading 220km driving with 1 wheel nut holding the front tyre on

Checklist for buying a used car

Checklist for buying a used car

Inspection checklist
Make sure that you inspect the vehicle in bright light and when dry

Check the body of the car for any accident damage or rust and make sure you check inside the boot, the floor wells, doors and lower sills for red or other dark stains Continue reading Checklist for buying a used car