Who's good to ask about what!!-Want to introduce yourself?

[My AU]

Hi All

As a newbie I have found these forums interesting to say the least.
I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread where everyone can say what they feel they are confident with. Maybe we can all refer back to it later....

I'll start by saying that I'm not too bad with electrical stuff, stereos etc. Also I have gone a round or two with car dealers over the years and can offer suggestions on how to handle things when the salesman puts the pressure on.

So, it's over to all you Guys and Gals. What are you good at? Mods, electrics, engine mechanics, paint repairs? The list goes on....

Oh, my name is Blake, by the way.

Over to you!!!!

[GK]

Nice to meet you Blake.

I'm George (GK) and am good at carefully perusing all the great stuff on this awesome forum! I have 2 AU's a Series 1 Futura Wagon and a Series 2 SR Sedan. Both are great. The AU is a great car.

I'm not an authority on anything AU, but love to ask questions from those that are. There are plenty here! LOL! I service my own cars, doing what I can, learning lots along the way. This forum has helped me out so many times, it's rare if you can't get a good solution here. Some of the discussion and debate is downright funny too!

Welcome aboard!

GK

[My AU]

Cheers GK!

[SIKSIX]

since we are listing the things we are good at, i'll happily help test :eclipsee_ anybodys car to make sure it go's good and that its not lacking power. : lol ......ok thats funny hahahaha.

[My AU]

:evil_laug

[GlennBA]

Welcome Blake. I've had my AU pretty much since i got my L's. My dad bought it new in 2000 so its been around for a bit. I'm doing an apprenticeship at Metro Ford in fortitude valley at the moment to become a mechanic there so i'm starting to learn a little bit about common problems, basic knowledge about the cars and servicing etc. I'm also pretty up on all the options, colours, specs, wheels, interior trims etc that were available on the AU series (basically all the useless facts lol) .. so any questions you've got i could try and answer for you. :1syellow1

[My AU]

Glenn
Thanks for that, exactly the person we need to know about. Byrne services mine otherwise I'd pop it into Metro and ask for you-they have a good reputation. You are in an excellent position having taken over a car that you've known from new.
Good luck in your career too mate
Regards
Blake

[GlennBA]

Thanks Blake

[Casper]

Talk to Bucknaked about all the "pretty stuff", Falkeen about the technical "pretty stuff" and JC about rims. You wont find more knowledgable people on AU's in thier fields.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Casper

Talk to Bucknaked about all the "pretty stuff", Falkeen about the technical "pretty stuff" and JC about rims. You wont find more knowledgable people on AU's in thier fields.

Yes. i can advise on which Hairdoo goes best with that sweater and all this years fashions. :

Welcome Blake. The nut house isn't too hard to get into

[GK]

Originally Posted by Casper

Talk to Bucknaked about all the "pretty stuff", Falkeen about the technical "pretty stuff" and JC about rims. You wont find more knowledgable people on AU's in thier fields.

What do we ask you about Casper? LOL?

GK

[Casper]

Originally Posted by GK

What do we ask you about Casper? LOL?

GK

Nothing.
I own an Series 1 VCT auto... I'm obviously a grandpa driving a hack :P

[EFFalcon]

Ask casper what workshop to goto in victoria
he's well informed

[Casper]

Originally Posted by EFFalcon

Ask casper what workshop to goto in victoria
he's well informed

only for AU's.

[EFFalcon]

Originally Posted by Casper

only for AU's.

goes without saying, this is an AU area ;)

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by Casper

Nothing.
I own an Series 1 VCT auto... I'm obviously a grandpa driving a hack :P

welcome MY AU I don"t talk much unless asked so feel free to ask :Reverend:
so here"s some good advice for a grandpa driving a hack .....................KEEP LEFT.....

CHEERS wHOOSHA...............

[EvilChief]

ecu, electronics, sensors, cam specs and suspension

[Casper]

Originally Posted by EvilChief

ecu, electronics, sensors, cam specs and suspension

and head porting etc.. you are also pretty good at that I hear. And making AU's go fast.

[MoreHPformyXR6]

Originally Posted by GK

What do we ask you about Casper? LOL?

GK

I found Casper great at being able to find threads that i thought had dissapered into cyberspace

[My AU]

This is great! Keep them coming!

[MoreHPformyXR6]

I forgot to mention it you have any questions re keeping ur duco & interior smick Doc of Themboys is your man he's given me a few helpfull hints. If you need a hand with AFL footy tips im happy to help.

[EvilChief]

Originally Posted by Casper

and head porting etc.. you are also pretty good at that I hear. And making AU's go fast.

hehe i have no idea who told u that, but yer been there done that _2:

[Racecraft]

I can give general diagnosis and trouble shooting a whirl

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by My AU

Hi All

As a newbie I have found these forums interesting to say the least.
I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread where everyone can say what they feel they are confident with. Maybe we can all refer back to it later....

I'll start by saying that I'm not too bad with electrical stuff, stereos etc. Also I have gone a round or two with car dealers over the years and can offer suggestions on how to handle things when the salesman puts the pressure on.

So, it's over to all you Guys and Gals. What are you good at? Mods, electrics, engine mechanics, paint repairs? The list goes on....

Oh, my name is Blake, by the way.

Over to you!!!!

Hi blake , i've done all my own services for 15 years ( since i got my licence ), and others before that ( dads car etc etc ) from around 14 - Allthough im not a mechanic, i am a quilified fitter and tuner ( specialise in hydraulics and phuenmatics ) and grew up all my life around friends who became mechanic and electronic gurus etc etc , we have all shared our knowledge around and learned a thing or 2 from each other while working on cars and other projects together over the years. I consider myself pretty mechanically minded (not as in thinking im a mechanic !) and have a pretty good idea / or at least understanding how most things work , im happy to lend my suggestion on whatever topics - allthough weather someone else wants to listen to my advice is up to them , and thats kewl ;) - alot of times i'de rather just be left to guide someone in the right direction if i can - but if its a topic i can help someone out with for sure then i'll do so too if they want the advice . Im not claiming to be a know all , i still love to learn new things all the time too ;) , even since joining this site it has opened my eyes up to alot of new thing around these days and slight changes made to the engines over the last few years , i sorta went out of the 'fixing cars / making stuff etc etc ' period for the last 4 years roughlly due to overseas business . So im sorta cleaning myself up again on the knowledge data base , so to say
...lol

again - , welcome to the forums ;) .. cheers

[My AU]

Rick
Thanks mate. 15yrs + servicing puls mechanical aptitude make one mechanic IMO

[XR6-VCT-2000]

Originally Posted by My AU

Rick
Thanks mate. 15yrs + servicing puls mechanical aptitude make one mechanic IMO

Thanks mate , allthough i don't consider myself a mechanic ! .

Specially when in here dealing with cars ( which is a mechanics specialty ) , im sure there are many mechanics here that can teach us all a good thing or two . Even some people not qualified in stuff still have good ideas , i won't diss nothing till proven wrong (even then really i wont argue , i rather leave it as is and 'agree to disagree' .lol - otherwise agruements start and threads/forums get closed :(, <-- ready to listen to any advice ...


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[My AU]

out: Good policy. Nothing worse than a forum biff-up.

[JC]

Originally Posted by Casper

Talk to Bucknaked about all the "pretty stuff", Falkeen about the technical "pretty stuff" and JC about rims. You wont find more knowledgable people on AU's in thier fields.

Ok, so I've had a few sets of rims (13 sets on 4 cars in 4 years, I think was the last tally).

I also do my own suspension, brakes, exhaust, steering wheels, and most other mechanical, electrical and stereo/video related stuff that doesn't involve pulling down or rebuilding a motor. I have fitted Roler Rockers to my AU XR8, but it's not something I would do again in a hurry!

I am really good at pulling stuff apart - it's the getting it back together that sometimes causes a problem. I'm also good at getting Bucky to sell me things at my price, not his! :

Oh, I also paint bits and pieces from time to time, but I wouldn't say I'm good at it - I just do it.

[Kev_BLNXR8_Ute]

FIG At everything JAM

LOL!!!!

Tyre testing is a fav
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[divine_afg]

Im the Bling Bling boy aswell
im only good at driving and showing off and thinking creative....
although i know heaps of people in the industry in almost all fields....
let me know if you need a bling factor in your car............
cheers