Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Nice work! Looks very shiny there.

They washed it while they had it!

We moved to Dunedin (aka, the Antarctic riviera). Apart from struggling to find a house to rent for a few months, it's worked out great for us so far.

Insurance is funny here, esp because of ACC.

Home of Flying Nun Records!!

Formed in Christchurch, no?

I am aware there's quite a Dunedin sound music scene but tbh it doesn't really align with my taste.

Maybe I've had it wrong all these years then? 🤷‍♂️ You're right, probably just confusing it with the famous Dunedin Sound...

I hear it's a lovely part of the world, tho' we've got so many Kiwis here in QLD I often wonder why they're here if it's so nice back home!

Dunners is NZs best kept secret.

I think professionally here careers are a bit restrictive, most of the Kiwis I know have worked abroad for a few years and returned to start families really

I hear it's a lovely part of the world, tho' we've got so many Kiwis here in QLD I often wonder why they're here if it's so nice back home!

Centrelink.

(According to the stereotype)

Any recommends for online parts buying ? i want to do a service and brakes with my son on his Mk4 Golf - I've looked at a few like europarts and others, big price differences.

Also, where there's a few options for the same part, do I need to actually pull the part off the car to identify the right part number? cheers

I know you're kidding but I've got loads of Kiwi and Pacific Islander mates and they're all super hardworking... Don't get that stereotype at all, weird one...

Yeah, I worked with loads of Kiwis in London over the years who did just that...

I tend to use ECP the most but also compare parts across GSF, carparts4less (same co as ECP) , autodoc and ebay. ECP have always seemed decent with free P&P and a local one not usually too far away.
I worked at VW many moons ago so if you wanna PM your reg and what you want I should be able to confirm what to order.

My mate who works for Jag says ECP - simply because you can often just pick them up locally. I've used autodoc a few times and they seem totally fine.

With brakes, just double check the number of holes on the rotor, the diameter of the rotor, and if they're vented or not. The registration checker on a lot of websites will still give you several variants - some of which may not fit. Don't forget to pick up a 7mm allen key too, and a g clamp to push the pads back in.

GSF, sign up. they always have discount deals on. Order online for collection for standard discount.

Literally everywhere always has discount deals on though. Autodoc, ECP, GSF - you've just got to compare prices at the checkout - there's never much difference. One thing I did notice was that you'll get stung if they only hold one version of something. I needed a new post cat lambda sensor, and autodoc had a few ranging from £15-45, but ECP only had one at £45~

awesome. Thanks for replies.

As you're into rally, did you ever watch this series on YT?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG8gYUSZsBk

I figured as much. It's nothing special or rare - A little Clio 182, with low mileage. I'll just sit on it for a few months and see how things progress.

this spoils things a bit...

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Am wary of ECP as they have bought a few brands and now produce them. Try to stick to known brands, or OE manufacturer.

Is it a car you have that you're looking to sell or one that you know that is for sale?

Don't get that stereotype at all, weird one...

I think originally a lot of new Zealanders and islanders moved over for work so it's most likely a case of typical Aussie racism and sour grapes.... Didn't like being showed up by our neighbours so spread bad news about em! Maybe...

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Yeah we watched that a few years ago, I've since joined the same car club here (OSCC)

Tony Johnston in that Capri is a bit of a local legend, he does a lot of prep on local cars