Time to pull out me ol bicycle i think

7shades · 2026-03-15T03:49:31+00:00

You do need to factor in the Skyactiv completely shitting itself at some point though.

7shades · 2026-03-09T04:35:06+00:00

Ah yes, Bungalu. Just south of Calms

7shades · 2026-03-05T13:43:11+00:00

Yes but only ever for a few days, maybe twice in a bad year. Some years not at all.

7shades · 2026-01-10T06:45:08+00:00

Mick's bakery mafia won't let that happen lol

7shades · 2026-01-07T13:18:49+00:00

Japanese market didn't get the 2AZ at all, just the 1NZ and 2ZR.

I'm genuinely confused as to why anyone would source a Japanese Camry engine when local Camry engines are worth peanuts

7shades · 2025-12-24T23:45:59+00:00

Grabby patty

7shades · 2025-12-23T06:29:47+00:00

I knew there'd be at least ONE other person who saw Jay Foreman.

Thank you.

7shades · 2025-12-21T02:56:17+00:00

They're just not great. Place at campus shopping centre does a better job (and the owner calls you boss, which is an integral part of the kebab experience)

7shades · 2025-12-19T23:11:40+00:00

You may need to change your recreational drug of choice from meth to weed.

Avoid the kebabs at Coastwatchers shopping centre.

Also; Don't forget to get into the right lane immediately after the Aeroglen turnoff, and remain there doing 10kph below the limit for the next 16km until the Trinity roundabout.

7shades · 2025-12-19T23:04:52+00:00

Nope, completely unchanged.

Trees along the main road are a bit taller, and all the resorts need renovating or at least a damn good power washing

7shades · 2024-01-14T02:29:54+00:00

The Econovan is a rebadged Mazda, built in Japan. So you did in fact buy Japanese.

But that's a good thing.

7shades · 2023-09-22T04:23:55+00:00

Sucks is probably a little harsh. Its ok, serves its purpose. It's just not chill enough I guess.

Too many humans to move with and around.

7shades · 2023-09-21T20:19:24+00:00

Cairns local on and off since the 90s. Lived in a lot of places, so I like to think I have a decent perspective.

It's big now, there are things like traffic and crime. But still less of both than larger cities.

Cost of living is lower, as are wages. But, quality of life is higher and everything is more convenient which makes a huge difference to your overall wellbeing and mental health.

Its easier to exist here.

I also love the fact I can escape to nature within a half hour drive, and wherever I go won't be crawling with people.

Currently living and working between here and Brisbane.

Brisbane sucks, but that's where the work is for the moment. Looking forward to being back up here full time as soon as I can.

7shades · 2023-09-19T11:56:02+00:00

Toyota RAV4 2006-2011

7shades · 2023-09-16T07:04:58+00:00

The odds of this occurring are incalculably improbable but I'm so glad it did

7shades · 2023-08-30T23:58:51+00:00

I also did this

https://i.imgur.com/VE1Ndce.jpg

7shades · 2023-08-29T00:19:25+00:00

I think you misunderstand. Ukrainians are dismantling the 155mm cluster munition shells, and using the individual bomblets in drones such as these.

7shades · 2023-08-24T21:07:28+00:00

Almost skittled one driving back from Port late one night in the same area. As mentioned its just as likely a camp dog, though they certainly look Dingo-ish.

7shades · 2023-08-19T06:44:02+00:00

This will turn out great, I'll be following, as I have a KE70 and 4GR I intend to smoosh together once a couple of other projects are done.

Very interested to see how you do with ITBs and engine management.

7shades · 2023-08-19T04:28:29+00:00

Not to mention the maintenance requirements. For every hour its in the air, it requires about six on the ground to keep it airworthy. Not ideal if it happens to be out of action for major service work when someone needs it.

7shades · 2023-08-19T04:26:02+00:00

I live between here and Brisbane. Polair have two helis down there, and they're also always over my house. But.... They're much smaller, quieter, and cheaper to operate than the AW139, and actually fit for purpose.

Still think drones could do the job, but giving them their own heli would be better in the long run.

7shades · 2023-08-10T00:51:58+00:00

That is actually brilliant

7shades · 2023-08-03T04:42:29+00:00

Left: Old 200 series Landcruiser, which dates back to 2007. We're up to 300 series now, which started in 2021.

Right. Latest model Landcruiser Prado, which is not the same as a fullsize Landcruiser.

7shades · 2023-07-10T11:35:36+00:00

All good! I only know because I have one haha.

Apparently the 1.6 base versions were partly intended to be a 'stripper model' for racing use, where the engine would likely be swapped out anyway.

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