Miscellaneous Car News

Done a bit of alignment work to E types in the past and I think they drive really well when sorted. Sure the narrow track hinders ultimate grip but there's no end of hot up bits and information on what to do.

The trick is to get the rear set up properly because it's a LOT of work. As the half shafts form the upper suspension link, you can adjust camber by adding/removing spacers at the differential end. Toe is a bit trickier but plenty on the 'net about it. Front is also important however it is much easier to adjust.

If you're running wires, just make sure your alignment shop does run out compensation, never seen a parallel set yet

 

I'd don't have one ,but this for the front end makes torsion bar adjustment easy.

The narrow track can be control by fitting 6 inch rims with 225s on the back, I've run 205s and far more rear grip with the 225s

The secret IMO is external adjustment shockers I run my front full hard the rear say 1/2 of full hard in the dry , in the wet on drive I soften my shockers right off.

Not hard to set up ,but i don't think a 2 plus 2 will ever be great . ..sum how.
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The front doesn't seem tooo bad but the rear is meh.
I've been talking to someone re the wires,I want to get alloys and we're trying to work our way to a solution (wink emoji here)
we actually have a Jag bloke here,I let him give it a brief run the other day,I will go and have a chat when I get back from Gladiolistate.

Thanx lover.

 

What about 11psi?...

 

tubes would last 30 seconds .

One of the downers of wire wheels is tubes

 

Oi !!

That's a trade secret

 

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The Australian Tax Office has announced it will access vehicle purchasing data by state in an effort to potentially catch out tax-evading individuals and businesses.
"The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will acquire motor vehicle registry data from state and territory motor vehicle registry authorities for 2019–20 through to 2021–22," the ATO said in a policy notice.
This data will include the names, addresses, ABNs or company numbers for sole traders and business owners, as well as the sale price of their vehicles, the vehicle's garage address, the make and model and whether or not the buyer received a stamp duty exemption – among other things.
The ATO said it estimates the new policy will allow it to obtain the registration records of roughly 1.5 million people for every financial year.
The government agency will then cross-check the registration data with its internal data holdings to determine whether taxpayers are complying with their taxation or superannuation obligations.

In layman's terms, this means the ATO will be able to "flag potential taxpayers of interest," explained Elinor Kasapidis, Senior Manager of Tax Policy at CPA Australia – Australia’s leading professional accounting body.
"For example, the owner of a new Ferrari with no reportable income or a licenced dealer reporting unusually low luxury car tax," Ms Kasapidis said.
The move also has potential ramifications for business owners who have accessed the government's recently-expanded instant asset write-off scheme,
"The instant asset write-off is subject to value thresholds, which for cars is $57,581 for the 2019-20 income year. Registry data will help the ATO identify people who may have over-claimed," Ms Kasapidis said.
"Other examples which could raise a red flag include buying the family car through a company or purchasing a new car each year."

If you're in doubt, it's worth checking with your relevant accountant or financial advisor to ensure you're compliant.
"Car purchases can have a variety of tax implications, including GST, fringe benefits tax, luxury car tax, fuel schemes and income tax," Ms Kasapidis advised.
"If you’re concerned about the tax implications of your car purchase, seek advice from a registered tax agent.”

 

Excellent. I’m more than happy about that. Hopefully all the Ferrari owners that have cash businesses and don’t declare their real income get pinged

 

I don't think there's anything new in that - maybe just a bit of publicity to remind newbies.

 

'Pap starts sweating'.

 

I don’t think a 348 will be on their radar


Ever [emoji12]

 

Na re malaka!! Na!

 

He'll get a sympathy refund because of it

 

Quiet you!

 

https://www.subaru.com.au/hybrid

 

Sounds exciting.

On a similar note, I drove my wife’s petrol C250 back from the north coast last week and averaged 5.7 l/100, which I thought was exceptional.


Silly signature here to annoy KIAI

 

......and I know everyone will be waiting with baited breath to find out what my milage will be towing the car trailer with my '01 diesel Rodeo down to Bowral and back.....

 

GPM?


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I hope you're not suggesting gallons per mile 'cos yer going to be wrong by a looong way.
One of the best power to mpg non computer turbo diesels youl get.

 

That is decent.
We averaged exactly that nine years ago on a long driving trip (over 4000km) in my ex’s 3 series convertible.
Around town it was always in the low 6’s.

And that was when everyone was banging on about Prius’s because they could get 4 l/100km.
I was happy to pay the extra one or two $ per 100km.

 

Extra $3 per 100km, you BTC

 

Pretty good! Incredible tech.

My Ducati gets 4.6l/100km around town. I really need to try it out of town.

I don't know what the 308 gets now. I should try it on the GAD.

 

I've never taken much notice of fuel burn ....on the old V8 Rolls-Royce/Bentley motorcars 12mpg maybe 15mpg if sitting on speed limits.

I'll take notice on the next BDC run or the Spring Rally .

The E-type has always given great miles per tank full.

 

The 355 loves fuel, roughly 400-430 kms with the fuel light on solid and 50-60 litres to fill IF I drive gently

 

This gave a good return from memory even when you drove it brisk,
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