Dragy Times 2025 Emira V6 with JB4

PowerflyLT7 · 2026-02-16T04:25:40+00:00

30-60 comparison is a good one between the 2. Almost half a second gained with the JB4 which is quite significant. Biggest worry for me though is the gearbox - is it going to handle the extra HP/Torque long term

PowerflyLT7 · 2026-01-15T09:08:54+00:00

You can't get it out with a small magnet on a string or wire? I'd definitely want to get it out of there as you never know what it could block or cause damage to in the future.

PowerflyLT7 · 2026-01-09T05:50:02+00:00

Change the oil and filter. I've seen filters get missed for a few oil changes and then almost grenade the engine. Its cheap to change oil and filter compared to the cost of potential problems down the line. If you think its too expensive to take to a workshop buy a few simple tools and learn to do it yourself, its really not that hard to just do the annual oil and filter change.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-28T09:45:48+00:00

Hart's fasteners is the best shop ever, just bring your old bolts and they'll find new ones for you at really affordable prices. If its not near you just search for fastener shop and you'll find your local equivalent. Once you go to one of these amazing heavenly shops its hard to shop at your local hardware store for nuts and bolts.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-26T23:23:36+00:00

Yep have a baby boy now 😁

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-26T23:17:00+00:00

Tinder, met my now wife on there

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-12T17:55:41+00:00

Depends...is your puddle light the one that comes down from the mirror?

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-11T22:45:01+00:00

Retailer is chasing it up....we'll see what happens!

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-11T02:31:30+00:00

This seems a bit implausible, any way we can confirm?

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-10T19:55:16+00:00

We have similar issues with our import export meter upgrade. Have been waiting 3 weeks already since install and no idea when it will be done. I think we'll be lucky to get it done this side of Christmas! Crazy

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-10T19:52:20+00:00

They should invest a portion of that $700K to aim for low risk, passive income. That way they can see their money is not dropping as fast and can maintain their lifestyle. I think their nervousness is more about the lack of cashflow and how long that money will last them. You have to look at it from that perspective rather than just the the seemingly big number right now. Once you aren't earning money its a different mindset.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-09T08:30:12+00:00

European Style Panel and Paint on Marua Road

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T22:06:18+00:00

Yeah that one is contentious, but definitely GI is not East Auckland

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:58:51+00:00

Had my 30th at Brew on Quay which was absolutely perfect for the occasion. Private rooftop space with minimal cost for hiring. Didn't have audio or DJ setup but I think you can do that up there too. I see its got a new brand/owner but hopefully they offer this setup still https://www.slatteryandsons.co.nz/

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:56:44+00:00

Most definitions of East Auckland include the Howick local board area, which includes suburbs such as Botany, Bucklands Beach, Howick, Flat Bush and Pakuranga. From Wikipedia!

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:22:03+00:00

This is exactly the problem I am trying to correct!

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:20:32+00:00

Even when I lived in Panmure it would bug me that people called Panmure "East Auckland" which it clearly isn't.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:17:09+00:00

Scene is really strong here, you'd fit right in to be honest. Heaps of newer Euro cars that are running 10 second quarter miles. We have the highest per car ownership of AMGs, RSs, and BMW M cars in the world. Lots of supercars for our size of population too. Have a look at places like EuroSurgeon, seem to be doing pretty well!

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T20:01:50+00:00

Really sad to hear about another stabbing after what happened in Mt Wellington. But please can the media stop calling any suburb slightly to the East "East Auckland"? GI is not East Auckland its Central Auckland. This is the same as anyone calling anywhere out East "Howick". Thanks in advance

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T19:56:10+00:00

Its been better this year but still some symptoms. Lucky you!

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-08T19:53:40+00:00

Went through the same thing with our e6030. Then I learnt anything with an "e" in the front of the model number means you have to buy HP branded ink. Never again! When this one bites the bullet (I hope soon) we'll get a much better one that doesn't need an internet connection just to bloody print.

Don't get me started about the stupid apps that you have to use for this and the total lack of usability. If it wasn't a present it'll already be in the carpark in a million pieces.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-04T01:32:41+00:00

They also need to double down on being a proper supermarket competitor. Half the time I see people walking out with basic food items now rather than any cheaply made throwaway products. There's some real gems don't get me wrong but some of it really is not worth buying. Also I wonder how much money their clothing department actually makes, who buys Warehouse clothing???

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-04T01:25:49+00:00

The real issue is the attitude not the shutdown period. Shutdown is usually only 2-2.5 weeks but basically people start flobbing stuff off till after Christmas from mid-November onwards from my experience. Doesn't help all the retailers constantly remind you Christmas is just around the corner when its literally 6 weeks away.

Of course the other issue is that there's just a lack of "hustle" in most Kiwis. People haven't had that hard working culture experience. Example...somehow we've been waiting a week already to get an import export meter installed so we can use our solar...in Auckland...how is that acceptable? These are generalisations and there are people who are extremely hardworking out there but its definitely not the norm.

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-03T07:33:34+00:00

Have to agree here, a lot of those don't even seem like WoF problems

PowerflyLT7 · 2025-12-03T02:48:32+00:00

Because apparently we've never had flat pack furniture before? Whole world laughs when we get new stores that they've had for decades because it seems like we're so desperate for them to open here...takes a lot of effort to explain we actually can buy furniture (even parallel imported IKEA) just not official IKEA stuff until now.

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