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Yep, Lagoda Drive. Was great. I bet it's changed since I was there last... Probably 1995....

Love it, glad it's working out! BTW, I used to live right behind Mt. Coolum. Was great growing up there. We rode out BMX bikes everywhere there... Deserted beaches, into Coolum town etc. all back roads... Our parents had no idea!

Just for reference, and I have no idea on specific circumstances but one of my day care dad buddies just toasted his vrs engine with a DTUK map... Leaned out detonation. Might have been bad fuel but there's always a risk.

Having said that I've been running an ATM remap on my 2.0tfsi Audi with no issues for 50,000 kays.

100% @RonAsheton fozzy brakes are spongy because the brake fluid is old and absorbed a lot of water. I use higher spec fluid because it still has good temp rating even when it has absorbed a bit of water. @mcmyk I'm sure you can explain that better!

The HEL brake lines are quality. I just fitted some to my car for better pedal feel. It does make a difference to feel, but not effectiveness.

No, yes, no, no.

If you want to do the 'zorst go from the dump pipe out and get a proper system to avoid drone.... Being an auto it'll sound like a floppy jowled mastiff snooring.

If you do, go browse the GFB catalogue for blow off valves and wastegates.

I'm all for wheels though.

Mostly joking. Although the manuals are quite nice to use. The auto is probably a better option 95% of the time, and they are stronger. Finicky sensor errors are par for the course though. At least you're clued up enough to tinker and fix most of it. Adds to the fun.

Y U no buy Manuel?

Thanks. The current pricing means I'll just have to appreciate the pics.

Looks sideways at seestern 62mas copies...

@dammit
Bit delayed but here's the A6 measurements with back seats down and plenty of room up front:
Length: 150cm (from back of front seats to rear of car that vertically aligns with end of rooftop - beyond which the rear glass window slopes downwards)
Width: 103cm
Height: 71cm

Love that, what's the reference again?

Woo! Congrats. Re. Spongy brakes - get a full brake fluid flush and investigate braided lines. Cheap and easy. There's a good company in Brisbane that makes lines for everything. HEL performance.
https://au.helperformance.com/

And gold STi wheels would look great. Or stance it on a set of te37's

My brother in law has an A6, he's measuring to see. It's the height of 83cm that is the concern

Thanks, but I did try Suncorp after getting a good deal for my dad when he bought his car. I think they have a special preferential rate for car buyers. Unfortunately Suncorp won't cover my modified Peugeot. Which is odd as they underwrite Shannon's who does cover mods!

Night ops...

Yep, and radar sensors that cost $5k to replace mounted right in the front bar etc...

Insurance is nuts everywhere. Both my cars have had a plus 30% increase this year despite shopping around etc. zero accidents or claims in over 20 years too.

Cool, thanks. Now to find someone reputable. I could leave it with the guy doing my omega but he's got a huge waitlist. Surely there's a vintage Seiko safe watchmaker in Sydney

So I've been wearing this whenever possible, absolutely love it however it is bloody inconsistent with time keeping. Some days it runs about 10 minutes slow an hour, some days it simply stops after a few hours of wearing but then some days, like this week it's been running perfectly and within seconds a day accuracy. Currently it's been running perfectly for 5 days running. If it was magnetised would it do this? Or maybe just needs service? When my wife bought it as a gift she neglected to ask the seller about servicing so I guess it's probably due for one.

Woo. Random internet person says go for it.

That series is the coolest looking - the grandpa boxy vibes and they don't have the weird boat like front of the later series.

Noice! I like that generation of GTi

But then how do you know the other car won't have hidden costs? And, I'm not sure, but th spare wheel well under the car doesn't look standard? I remember them being plain undercoat with over spray of whatever the exterior colour was, not undersealed? Maybe that's just Oz cars though?

What would stop you going for something like this? Much higher Kay's but at the price you could fit an entire reconditioned engine for about the same budget.

Check out this 2006 Subaru Forester XT Luxury 79V Auto AWD MY07.
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2006-subaru-forester-xt-luxury-79v-auto-awd-my07/SSE-AD-16864832

Having said that, the original silver STi doesn't look bad. I looked at the ad listing and seems completely fine. I mean, maybe offer a cheeky $12800 to cover a new timing belt?

I need to repeat... Timing belt is not just kilometres covered but age! 5 years is the average lifespan. By the looks of that label it was done in 2017? So it's at 7 years. Last thing you want is valves smacking pistons.

That looks fine to my non expert eyes. All the sway bar links look ok and the bolts aren't all gnarled and crusty. I actually wonder if the all the black paint is actually a spray on sealant/rust preventing layer? Just double check the age of the timing belt. Probably last thing on your mind but if you're gonna crash you'd rather be in the fozzy rather than the Jimny.

Yeah the EJ20 was a far better engine than the EJ25. The 2.5's don't take to extra boost as well and lots of oil issues. They need frequent oil changes but they rarely get them.