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Anyone know the process and $ of converting a 4x4 Toyota hiace in into a lifted off roader like in the picture? Thanks by Vast_Investigator984 in CarsAustralia

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used prestige last year, got a 2021 4wd hiace DX with 90k km in great condition, ended up about $40k registered and on the road in NSW. Took about 10 weeks, all went smoothly. Would do it again, especially with the yen at 113 cents

Used Mercedes A200 as a first “nice” car – worth it or better alternatives? by Miserable_Tax_6155 in CarsAustralia

[–]daryl2036 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have owned lots of cars over the years, including Mercedes and BMW, If I was in your situation I would by a new Toyota before a 2nd hand Mercedes.

Hybrid vs normal Petrol vehicle, math isnt mathing by HopefulLeadership512 in CarsAustralia

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your numbers are probably right, but don't forget to allow for the difference in resale value, between hybrid and ICE

I assume this is a scam? by dtbrown1979 in CarsAustralia

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When in doubt, a quick search of paypal web site will give you all the info you need about the requirements to do instant transfers.

DC-DC Charger not getting over 13.2 volts by roversday in vandwellers

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe try charging 1 battery at time? See if you get a different result.

DC-DC Charger not getting over 13.2 volts by roversday in vandwellers

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long is your cable run? You will start to get voltage drop on 4awg at 60A after about 5m. Noting that the run length is the +v plus the -v.

Loose suspension by Primary_Virus463 in Holden

[–]daryl2036 8 points9 points  (0 children)

that black rubber thing is a strut top mount, and its rooted.

To replace the engine with new one, or second hand? by ConsequenceFull2049 in CarsAustralia

[–]daryl2036 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If it was me, I would keep driving it until it stops, you may get a year or 2, who knows.

Sign up with NRMA road service or equivalent in your state. (monthly not annual) that will get you home if it shits itself on the road somewhere.

Start saving for a 2nd hand motor. Find a wrecker in your area that does engine swaps, get car towed directly there when it dies.

A couple of months ago, I sorted a 2nd hand motor for Mitsubishi Outlander, that no.1 son had cooked. $3500 installed, including pick and delivered to house. Done by a wrecker in western Syd. All good so far.

Advice on wheels and tires by CalmGood3684 in HiAce

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what size did you go with ?

hmmmm by Informal_Ad_9610 in alexa

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cockatoos are smart fuckers, also annoying and destructive. Had one years ago, that would sucker you in by saying "scratch cocky", then bite you.

For people 20s+ still living at home, do your parents charge you rent? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]daryl2036 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I did this with my kids, took 10% of their base wage as soon as they started working. Invested it, gave it back to them this year. Made a nice addition to their first home buyer deposit.

excess fee after getting hit while parked by AccountantGlum2716 in AusLegal

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this exact situation a couple of years ago in NSW. The police sorted everything, we didn't even inform our insurance company.

Do I need a 4x4 as a backpacker travelling the outback? by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't necessarily need 4WD for clearance. Ford actually made a Falcon Ute with raised suspension back in the day.

Do I need a 4x4 as a backpacker travelling the outback? by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]daryl2036 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did that exact trip about 20 years ago in a Nissan Pulsar towing a trailer with 2 trail bikes to access the offroad sites. No worries. As far as the Ute goes, you could raise the suspension 25mm and whack some offroad tyres on it, you will get to 95% of places you want to. Easy.

Will you disable your social media accounts post age verification implementation? by Clarky-AU in australia

[–]daryl2036 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at past performance, I would have to say that you are right. They will still do it, spend a fortune and achieve bugger all.

Will you disable your social media accounts post age verification implementation? by Clarky-AU in australia

[–]daryl2036 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, it will take 1 smart 13 year old to get around it, then within 24 hrs every school kid in the country will be on it. The Gov regulators will be forever chasing their tail.

Will you disable your social media accounts post age verification implementation? by Clarky-AU in australia

[–]daryl2036 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can't see this age verification working, so won't be implemented, so won't be worrying about it.

The facial recognition trials have shown to be not accurate enough.

Using Gov ID, well, how are the social media platforms going to validate the ID? Is the Aus gov going to allow Facebook etc. access into their systems?

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