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Previous thread: >>15325428
first for no more england
Try not to shit up the thread by being cunts this time
>>15335831
That won't happen until the 3rd. Then we just get Jimmy to burn them all and the survivors the cunt no one wanted there.
>>15335820
Reminder
>>15335764
Let's figure out who the autismal shitposter is
>>15335956
The shitposter is the guy who goes on about the lexcen guy every single thread. Lexcen guy went to two meets then disappeared, just leave it alone
>>15336171
go to bed cunt its monday already
>>15336186
You can't tell me what to do, dad
R32 Skyline for when i'm off my P's?
>>15335956
Just when I thought dat was getting good again you SA cunts had to have some drama. So just talk about cars or fuck off.
DICKS AND DRAMA
Lads, why don't we start up an import dealership? Sell shit like P-plate legal Skylines and obscure Jap crap?
>Madskid Imports
Picked up the rental god it's shit 2015 craprola cvt so bad I want to die
>>15338494
I swear I saw you at coffs maccas the other day. 2pm-2:30pm ish Friday I think.
>owning a ford festiva
>being male
top kek
>>15335956
shitposter is probably the one that stayed inside mommy's house because he's too scared of social real life interaction
>>15338874
i bet he owns a falcon and saw the photo from the lexcen meet. why are holden people such assholes?
>>15338894
no fuck i mean ford people are assholes.
>>15338858
>owning a ford festiva, period
*fixed
>>15338858
What if I own a Festiva ST?
>>15338936
There was a performance trim?
>>15338961
Yeah, there wasn't. He's intellectually disabled.
>>15338961
If you count the 1.5 litre engine as a "performance trim", sure.
Seems he confused the Fiesta ST with the Festiva.
Perth meet when
>>15338697
Lol yeah Friday I was in coffs that's funny as but I wasn't at maccers ya cuuunt
>>15339326
If it's any bonus the guy did have an impressive set of moobs.
>>15339311
Why don't you try organise one instead of always asking
>>15339479
This, don't be a lazy cunt and do it yourself.
It's not hard.
How can i make this sound gooder
Why is there a little exhaust thingy inside the exhaust, it looks like it's just there to make it quiet why would someone do this
Perth meet: July 3rd @ 1pm Dampier Park
Kallaroo
-31.785929, 115.744134
[No Lexcens allowed]
>>15339512
Quiet = good.
Lop off half the exhaust system and fit some appropriately sized drainpipe if you want more noise.
>>15339528
but muuhhh performance
it's usually reasonably safe to assume that i can just weld some pipe together to match a new engine when i do the swap yeah?
>>15339521
>[No Lexcens allowed]
top kek. but lets do this guys, lets have a perth meet at last!
but no lexcens.
>>15339536
Depends.
Taking the mufflers out of your exhaust won't do shit for power, it'll just make it stupid loud.
Even if you did a full exhaust, "true" cold air intake and a tune you wouldn't see more than a couple of horsepower up top.
Might sound "better" but it won't do shit for performance by itself.
>>15339521
>tfw used to live in padbury
>tfw used to work at whitfords
>>15339559
Not going to bother with intakes because i've heard that the toyota stock airboxes are perfectly fine, maybe after the engine swap i'll consider it (and a new bonnet because space is fleeting)
Guess it's engine first followed by exhaust, will shitpost the results
>>15339419
8==========> ------
What mods can I do to my commiedore to attract the bogan babes?
>>15339604
Chevrolet badges
Rust
Wog blades
Wool seat covers
>>15339612
>wool seat covers
This is a commie, not a 90's falcon
Have some class cunt
>>15339628
>Commodore
>class
>>15339604
Chevvy badge
Tasteless color scheme
Chromies
Milo tin
>>15339628
The lebbo shitbags near my area do exactly this to commodores. Worst offender would be this VE Omega I see daily with wogblades, HSV front bar without fog lights fitted, random chromeshit stuck to everything, and a de-baffled exhaust from an SS fitted to the v6 auto.
>>15334439
Got any photos from that? Wish I could have been there but since I'm in the USA right now I did Yosemite instead.
>>15339565
Exhaust and intake are "supporting mods" in the same way an intercooler on a turbo car is a supporting mod.
Maybe talk to an exhaust shop about what's appropriate for your project.
>>15339604
SSV or HSV mags on the front, stockies on the back, cut SSSSSSL Kings springs, Aussie flag wrapped bonnet and/or roof, tinted tails, no exhaust system etc
>>15339652
>The lebbo shitbags near my area do exactly this to commodores. Worst offender would be this VE Omega I see daily with wogblades, HSV front bar without fog lights fitted, random chromeshit stuck to everything, and a de-baffled exhaust from an SS fitted to the v6 auto.
Actually that sounds pretty good, tbqh
>>15339697
Don't forget to add to that list 'spray painting any piece of the interior that can be easily removed'.
>>15339711
It looks and sounds far worse in person because it was pretty poorly executed. No matter how fast they can try to make it look, you can't hide from the fact that a VE with a 3L will probably lose out in a drag to a VN.
>>15339521
Sheeeet joondalup?
Further south, pretty please
>>15339725
I was thinking of spray painting the beige pieces black to match the rest and because they are scratched to fuck, does that count?
Look what I bought today, /dat/ :)
$3000 cash, not on the road yet obviously have to do some repairs, should be all cosmetic.
>>15339823
We've seen this already mate, it's an old as fuck shitpost.
>>15339823
Here's you're (You).
>>15339836
>>15339837
Wrong pic, sorry guys, this is the new one.
>>15339842
No. But thanks for trying.
>>15339853
>>15339837
>>15339836
I will come up with something better and try again
>>15336962
fuck yes cunt, post skid vid
>>15339604
Alright cunts, time for the weekly hypothetical.
What would your bogan chick-magnet be and how would it be done up?
>>15339947
Fuck car, I'd just offer her a quarter of my goon sack
>>15339961
Bogans, m8. Not abos. Gonna have to do better than a goon sack to beat Habib and his hectic straight piped V6 VE.
>>15340014
>no mention of boomerang
What?
Also has anyone ever done a didgeridoo exhaust pipe?
>>15340123
Some guy in the /dbt/ put one on his CB400SF
>>15340123
When you think about it,
>music stick
>stick thrower
>throwing stick
Abo boomerangs didn't even come back apparently.
>>15339823
>476 STD
That's how many times that slut has caught the clap
>>15340180
Funny for a guy whose willy has only ever been inside his mum as he slid out of her pussy.
>>15340180
I'd still plug it. No regrets.
>>15340131
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beyIA4ol6DE
>>15340014
>hollowing the didgiedoo with termites then taking all the credit
>>15339947
Turbo sigma m8
How long can the average man survive on kebabs and other take out?
It just dawned on me that when I eventually move out of my mums attic that I'll have to cook, and all I can cook is steak and shitty pasta
>>15340235
If you live with me, you can have whatever you want, whenever you want :)
>>15340235
>survive on kebabs and other take out
You shall be nicknamed onefiddy, as that what you will end up weighing.
But if you can cook steak well, that's a start. Everything else is pretty easy.
>>15339947
>White POS VZ alloytec with sv6 kit
>Exhaust
>Bonnet Guages
>subs
>22" Black rims
>Lowered and illegal tints of course
Oh wait, thats my car, silly me
>>15340251
I can cook it all right, never really tried making anything else
>>15340244
You better fit my macros, I can't lift on pure carbs
>>15340281
2 rules in my house
1- no clothes on in the house
2- no doors on ANY rooms in the house
Free rent other than that.
>>15340291
fuck off fagskin
>>15340235
cooking is easy, it's buying all the fucking ingredients that's a cunt
>>15340280
Ave a go then ya cun't, cooking is easy.
>>15340322
You don't think that is a good deal? FREE. RENT.
>>15340331
It's not FREEEEEE when you want sex for it.
>>15340334
Not sex, I didn't say sex. You just have to walk around in the house naked and no doors on any rooms. Small price to pay. You don't even have to get hard lol just walk around while I admire your soft willy and boipucci.
>>15340339
I wouldn't even consider this if I was homeless and starving to death
>>15340339
Lol sucks when that person gets diarrhea or the protein shit/farts.
Can't get away from the stink
>>15340370
I'm into scat :)
>>15340291
Nah m8, I like clothes. They feel comfy.
>>15340407
You don't like people seeing you naked?
Where are you meant to look for a quick root besides tinder? Want me some milf
>>15340409
grindr is usually alright
>>15340409
>Want me some milf
Local pub/rsl in the pokies m8, hooked up with heaps of slutty milfs in those places.
>>15340408
I don't care, comfort is paramount
>>15340418
Are you quite small when flaccid?
Can you ausfags help me out, I can't find that green text of the dude that insults the US general
>>15340420
Nope
More of a shower
>>15340433
What size are we talking about?
>>15340435
7.5
>>15340444
While flaccid?
>>15339521
>driving to mullaloo
yeah nah
Ya mullaloozer
>Tfw finally replace window washer pump and new jets
>>15339711
>>15340494
But what wheels did the Falcon the picture was taken out of have?
>>15340494
fuggg that actually looks good and appreciate their effort on front bumper + colour matching the blades.
Do want
>>15339947
CV6 Monaro, yellow with matte black accents
>HSV Coupé front end and skirts
>scooped Pontiac GTO bonnet in carbon fiber wrap
>angel eye headlights
>glossy black roof
>lowered
>HSV E3 wheels, red painted brake calipers
>GM Atlas LL8 swapped, turbocharged
And just for shits,
>Falcon XR6 front seats
Fuck cops, fuck the lebs, and gas the Melbournites.
>>15339521
>perth meet
>germanguy attends
Fuck that
>>15340466
5 while flaccid
>>15339842
we've seen this one too
>>15340494
reminds me of those nigger cars in usa
>>15340502
Is it bad i want a cv6 monaro so i can cram as much air into it as possible, then have it howling its head off everywhere?
>>15340428
this one?
>>15340544
and the shitposters are city dwellers.
>>15340529
Half the point of the V6 trim, innit? I just want to make a bogan chariot out of one someday, with a boosted i6 swapped in with enough bite to take down a VF series Commo SS. It'd be wrong to chop up one of the V8 ones, or God forbid a Coupé GTS.
>>15340559
Pure bastardization
And i love it
VB Commonwhore or XE Falcoon?
>>15340589
VB Commodore with Opel Rekord badges and a C20LET under the bonnet.
>>15340592
the amount of 4 speed XE's and VB's ive seen is staggering, made me consider buying one purely for the RWD manual combination
>>15340589
FG Falcon, mate.
>>15339711
>not playing 3 reels and max bet
>>15340494
Nice dash ornament.
>>15340650
Forgot my shitty pic with my equally shitty little Darth.
>>15340641
>3 reels
You a fucking mad man m8?
Also what option do you select on the red baron feature?
>>15337983
Nah that's in Thirroul. We do meet in Hornsby for Old Pac drives, like next Sunday
>>15339521
Maybe next time. Still waiting for a new alternator.
http://www.chinchillanews.com.au/news/family-goes-feral-in-mad-max-tribute/3052561/#.V3DHHteLYXQ.facebook
>>15340758
>mfw mod max was better
if an automatic transmission is slipping will it throw a code?
>>15340883
more likely throw a fucking rod.
>>15340929
Yeah nah cunt, serious though
>>15340197
>>15340123
> didgeridoo exhaust pipe
https://youtu.be/8fpiM2mji-o
SA MEET:
3rd July, 2016 @ 1:00 PM - Above 132C Wheatsheaf Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162 (-35.124330, 138.539954)
>>15340592
Yet to see an Opel rebadged commonwhore, why don't cunts do this yet suck chevvies cock?
>>15341826
i'm still wating to see a focus XR5 with volvo badges
>>15341502
first for fuck maseratiguy and no lexcens please
>>15340589
If it's a ute, Coon.
>>15343247
>VB commodore
>if it's a ute
>ute option with a VB commodore
You were dropped on your head as an infant, weren't you?
>>15343276
>inb4 pics of crappy one off customs
>>15343108
Why the hate for lexcen and maserati?
>>15343276
I meant if the Falcon in question was a ute you gronk.
>>15343816
>cross shopping a ute with a sedan
>"you should get the ute, because I like utes and I like other people having utes"
Another nominee for redundant statements of the year.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/1977-marquis-fairlane-302-with-work-/1116017467
This seems almost too cheap
any geelongfags here?
>>15344000
>B R O C K
I just died
New fag. Just got my ass a fucking datto bluebird trx
>>15341826
Ellis Juan is Burger's gift to motorkind. Bow down.
>>15341826
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kuhlergrill-mit-Emblem-Opel-Rekord-E-77-78-79-80-81-82-90044275-GM-Grill-/252067725019?hash=item3ab0683edb:g:UL8AAOSwgQ9V2wPW
Seems that Holden redesigned too much of the front end for this to fit. The screws are supposed to go flat into the leading edge of the car, but this has clips instead. Otherwise the dimensions looks like they'd almost fit onto my VH.
Any recommendations for a cheap as shit project car to work on?
>>15344539
VS Commodore. Rolling shell can be had for $200.
>>15340494
There is a kluger around the corner from where I live that has these wheels. I'll have to try grab a photo
>>15344556
Oh, I should mention that I've literally never worked on a car before, so I'm not sure I'd be able to handle anything too fucked up. Then then who knows, maybe I will?
>>15340718
looked like one side of the station.
im keen but my car's fucked.
misfiring cylinder tried new coil pack and it wasnt that, spark plugs are new as well :(
Thoughts on P's legal turbo liberty?
carsales page says its legal in NSW but its 180-190kw and p/w is 120ish watts/kg...iirc limit was 135 w/kg?
or do i just wait till fulls?
>>15344568
It's the perfect platform then. Massive pool of knowledge and affordable parts are available for the six cylinder models and the engine bay has a tonne of room for working on it.
Everything I know stems from working with my dad on maintaining our single family owned VS.
>>15344736
Cool. How do they compare to Falcons?
>>15344739
Couldn't give a fair comparison because I've never owned one, but being a similar kind of domestic I would say the experience would be about the same. Where I am from the Commodore certainly seems a lot more plentiful but I do believe that the salmon engine from the Falcon is much smoother and more powerful (if that's what you care about).
>>15344743
Good to know, cheers mate.
>>15344739
ef-el falcons are cool but the 6-cyl blows headgaskets too often and they're usually in the worst condition imaginable.
AU falcon is crap, do not touch.
vs commodore is overall a very nice all-rounder, even the auto v6 can skid without much trouble. at the same time it's got comfy suspension and a good-sized cabin (i'm 6ft4) though it's a bit old in appearance.
find one owned by an old person and you're golden.
guys seriously?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/1977-marquis-fairlane-302-with-work-/1116017467?
4k seems okay
>>15344865
Then buy it ya spastic.
>>15344890
What he said.
>>15344865
Buy it you spastic! Would make a financially sound investment for Mrs Paul Allen's replacement car.
>>15344897
Implying i'd buy it for her.
Replacement for the ute, the tail shaft is now noiser than the exhaust. Just waitin for it to go pop again
Would you buy a car from someone that is more than certainly a crackhead?
On one hand they might've fucked it up while high, on the other hand they might be selling a perfectly good car just to get blitzed
>>15343800
Because they are trolls. Nuff said.
>>15345047
Or it's stolen, you dumb nigger.
>>15345214
>i'm an autistic fucking moron who can't spend 10 seconds on vicroads to check if it's stolen or not
>>15345047
I'd say no
if they've driven it for a period of time that is longer than the service interval, it has almost certainly been neglected
remember, drugs > car maintenance
>>15345224
Fuck if I know what your upsidedownland crap is. I saw a nigger on COPS try to sell a 2006 Tahoe for $500 and got arrested.
Then I saw a boozehound get bulldozed by a beanerette in an 80's Camry.
>>15345433
What are you doing on an occa thread, boy?
You're in shitposting territory.
holy shit lol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_HAFsPooR4
>>15345456
3 days cause I posted a butthole on /pol/. And like it or not, you're basically nogunz Southerners. But with utes.
Foreskinanon checking in.
>>15344342
Shame, at one point was planning on putting Opel Omega B badges on my VT wagon for a laugh. shit's expensive though and no point getting them if they won't fit.
>>15344235
Get a dual side draft Weber and sport filter, enjoy that PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
>>15345504
>not getting an Omega front bumper, grille and wheels to complete the look
Man I wish someone would do that, then stick a turbo Barra under the bonnet with BMW badges stuck on it for shits and gigs.
Finally got to go see my mum's Mazda 3, insurers permitted me to inspect it. Obvs written off. RIP mum.
>>15345536
And this is where it happened.
BF of that-one-guy reporting in.
Buying another MR2 soon, going to build one for 2000cc NA Enduro cup.
>>15345467
We're far more bantz heavy than southerners, and our accent is heavenly compared to southern drawl.
I think you're just here for the racism, welcome aboard.
>>15345536
>>15345541
jesus
im sorry man
>>15345532
>importing an entire bumper from overseas
Probably cost more than the VT itself, let alone the tyres and grill.
>>15345541
>>15345536
Sorry for your lots
>>15345545
And the utes. I'll bring ARs when you're liberated!
>>15345541
>>15345536
Damn anon, what happened?
>>15345590
Woman driver.
How bad a condition do used wheels have to be in before they arent worth buying?
Im looking for something to clean up at home
>>15345577
>>15345536
Sheit? Did she have an underlying medical condition? The damage isn't too extreme
>>15345623
it wasn't the crash, it was the automatic. if only she knew the risk of driving an auto.
>>15344865
i wanted to buy one of these before i bought my valiant
if heavy old landbarges are your thing, go for it, i love mine
>>15345680
does your valiant ever work? i only ever recall seeing posts about something else breaking and making it immobile.
>>15345623
>>15345590
Fell asleep after a night shift (nurse), neck broke on impact, they reckon her head hit the tree or fence post, was not discovered as the car passed through some scrub on the roadside. Eventually a passing ambulance happened to see and she was already gone.
>>15345691
Are you fucking with us or is mum really kill?
>>15345692
Why would I be fucking with you?
>>15345696
because anons like fishing
>>15345696
Because people come on here and shitpost a bunch of lies.
>>15345536
What brand of windscreen is that, held up pretty good
>>15345703
OEM AFAIK
>>15345691
Well shit, sorry to hear mate.
>>15345688
its running now, shit breaks all the time but thats only because im cheap, it alsos where the hobby part of being a car enthusiast comes in. That ZH would be far better due to the extremely well documented and proven 302 motor
>>15345715
How big a problem is rust for you?
I just don't wanna pick up something that rusts through in 12 months
>>15345744
not that bad, if the rust is neutralised its not an issue. Most people get defected for body rust which is harmless and structural rust only affects only the worst cars driven around the beach. Certain car models have their worst spots (kingswoods-plenum and boot panel, falcon-doors, valiants-steering box railing and windscreens) but in general if the paint is OK rust is not an issue, keep drainage holes cleared and autosol any surface rust that comes up to keep it tidy
You can look after the chassis railing by pressure washing into it and getting all the debris and foreign objects such as sand out of it, and depending where the drain holes are the water should leak out of it aswell
The rustiest driving examples mainly died out from defects and scrapyards in the 90's/early 00's
>>15345757
Hmm I got fish oil for the panel van, a that's what most ppl recommend, but fuck made me, the car, the shed, backyard everything stink for weeks.
Tho the water did just run off the car like nothing i've seen before
Italian drivers are massive cunts.
>>15345788
Brexit pls
>>15345788
Maybe so, but boy do they know how to modify a car
>>15340494
>>15345767
fish oil doesnt neutralise rust, it only keeps un prepared steel from rusting if it ends up sitting for months.
You want rust converter, i use septone mainly and i apply it with a brush, and it deactivates the rust from spreading. I have rust all over my car, but its not bright orange, its a brownish black which is harmless.
Does anyone else here notice cunts ride up their ass after doing a skid?
I kicked it out a little in the wet yesterday then continued driving normally, but the cunt behind me wouldn't get off my ass and barely slowed for me as I was turning into my street
>>15345830
Probably an off-duty cop or tranny inspector copying down your deets, you'll just get fine or summons in the mail.
Trust supercheap auto to get the right parts they said.
At least the piston and caliper bores are in good nick.
>>15345903
Thinking of buying a Chinese Hilux, should I do it, /o/?
>>15345022
Fair enough. Sell the basketcase, and spend the coin between this, a nondescript 90s 5.0 Falcon donar vehicle, a trailer and whip up a quick retrotech daily.
>>15345823
Yeah i've only got the odd stone chip here and there which has turned rusty, with the odd under paint bubble
>>15345920
Get the brand with the Cummins engine and Dana gear, probably the safest bet. Forget what they're called but cheapo chinko aswell
>>15345894
It happens all the time, no fines here
>>15345920
yeah it'll be good for 5 thousand k's but after that good luck with it
>>15345920
better off buying an actual hilux with half a million kilometers on the clock.
>>15345920
Why?
>not buying a chinese Rav4 instead
>>15345928
>Get the brand with the Cummins engine and Dana gear, probably the safest bet. Forget what they're called but cheapo chinko aswell
The Foton? Ask Kyle what they're like. His company just bought 6 of the dual cab 4x4s. 4 of them have pending warranty claim with one of those currently in the shop in exchange for a courtesy car, and ALL six of them were delivered with the rear brakes siezed.
>>15345920
TL,DR; Don't buy a Chinese Hilux, buy one of the superseded model Navaras that Nissan's still selling new. A 4x4 dual cab D22 at $28k drivaway can't be beat.
>>15345830
>Does anyone else here notice cunts ride up their ass
nah not a poof
>>15345920
>buying chinese cars
>>15345933
>falling for the unbreakable hilux meme
>>15345969
>thinking its a meme
>>15345969
>i can green text too, but how to orange text
>>15345969
We had one with 1,400,000
Current's on 390,000 without any issues
>>15346063
Did you service your last one religiously or are they just that bulletproof?
>>15344734
if it's under 135 kw/tonne then it should be legal
just register it in parents name for cheaper insurance
don't know about car itself tho. if you just want something to hoon in then a hatch like a civic is good, be better on fuel and be good enough for you if you've only just got your P plates. unless it's a liberty wagon and you want the space
>>15345536
RIP Jenny Strings.
>gets car to replace last car which was a shitbox
>new car is a classy shitbox
>new car has plethora of problems, massive oil leak, coolant leak etc
>>15346235
>buying a car with issues
>>15346237
It looked fine when I got it, I just didn't look hard enough.
>>15346138
ah yeah thats the one.
rego with parentswith current car but imgetting raped for comprehensive. 1200 on top of 695 for rego/ctp. comp should cover ctp...
just thinking because current car may be repairable write off and im over forking out for parts on it.
can get 6k insurance payout and i have a bit saved up, just perusing nice subarus. most likely a pipe dream as i'll likely settle for something much cheaper(less kw) until im on fulls.
>>15344734
Thought turbos were no go unless it's like 2007 or newer
http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/teen-critical-after-being-thrown-from-moving-car/news-story/2da677828680b45f5284ad2f84c5354c
That car
>>15348609
I'd poo in her pussy
>>15346558
turbo and v8s can be but has to be under power to weight.
eg old WRXs, AU XR8
>>15348609
Looks like cubeanon has spent a bit too much time in the sticker thread.
To anyone considering doing deliveries in your car.
Think long and hard about it.
Wear and tear on your car is just not worth it, the kms ive clocked on mine and the repairs ive accumulated mean that ive been cutting it razor thin.
Unless you do it on a bike or some daihatsu charade/holden barina that you got for $700 and an original recipe ultimate burger meal thats insured only for fire and theft dont do it.
>>15349553
there is a kid nearby who delivers pizza in a vx ute.
is it fun tho?
>>15349619
It's fun as hell doesn't feel like work at all doing what you like.
In the year or so that I've done it I've accumulated a lot of experience and learnt lots about driving.
just read this:
"Each delivery is about the same amount of wear as commuting to work every day. The same number of car-door slams, starter motor starts, etc. And on a good night, you might deliver 30 pies. So in one night, you do a month's worth of wear on your car. In a month, you've done nearly three year's worth. In a year, you've basically trashed the car."
>>15348609
kek nice work queersland
>>15349723
There's a reason a lot of private delivery guys buy ex-AusPost CT110s. $100-200 engine swaps and 105cc fuel usage goes a long way.
>>15349723
what if you rig the car so when doing a delivery it doesnt stop, something like a turbo timer.
and stop the slamming the door or your walking home mister
>>15349753
fuel consumption is the least of your concerns when delivering imo.
arent 110s 110cc? ive seen 200cc swapped ones and heard stories of the 110cc one getting bored to 200cc and then dying.
can't really do food deliveries without a car sadly. maybe one trip with a few pizzas/drinks on a bike with a box but not much more.
>>15349770
sorry dad no more slamming.
ive heard of people leaving the engine running when delivering to houses, but when i have to run around to apartments that would worry me.
You could maybe do it with two sets of keys, leave one in ignition and lock the car manually with the key in door lock.
suspension wear is also where issues from driving in city arise, roads are often shit
>>15349553
>>15349619
Sounds like something I'd do if I were a rich neet with time to kill.
>deliver pizza in skid-happy RB30 shitbox
>become a bogan Takumi
>>15349772
>fuel consumption is the least of your concerns when delivering imo.
More speaking as an added bonus. All the consumables on a CT110 are very cheap. If you use a chain guard you can dramatically cut down on how often the chain needs to be lubed as well.
Engines last about 30,000-40,000kms and are about $200 for a new one. It's held in with three bolts.
>arent 110s 110cc?
No they're 105cc.
>ive seen 200cc swapped ones and heard stories of the 110cc one getting bored to 200cc and then dying.
Biggest you'll fit is a 170cc which you can bore to about 190cc. You wouldn't use something like that for deliveries though.
>can't really do food deliveries without a car sadly. maybe one trip with a few pizzas/drinks on a bike with a box but not much more.
Larosa Leathergoods makes custom Pannieres for CT110. Could get something that'd do the job. They're rated to carry about 30kg of weight over the rear wheel.
Realistically if you're doing deliveries in anything worth money expecting to make money you're an idiot. You want a dedicated shit box for it. If it's something fun to drive like a Charade than that's a bonus.
>>15349792
my bosses deliver in a falcoon.
something else ive noticed. all the drivers at the restaurants in the shared car park always have car issues, everyone seems to cycle through two cars.
>>15349553
I have no choice but to do deliveries in my car
>>15349810
yeah probably much better to do it on a bike like that with maybe a crate or bags, just tricky with multiple big orders.
I had to take a $200 dollar order which filled 2 of those big black bags pizza guys have, no way i could've done something like that without a car.
agreed about dedicated shitbox. It may be the case where i get one or just move on.I got into the job as a last resort when i was without work soon after getting my Ps and stuck around for nearly a year. I'm starting at a call centre (kill me) next week and can't wait to not be putting 500km a week on my car.
>>15349843
yeah that was me too.
It sucks dicks but what can you do besides move on or get another shitbox.
>>15349880
>I'm starting at a call centre (kill me) next week
Ouch. If it makes you feel better you can make a lot of money once you get in the swing of it if you start hammering out over time.
Place I worked had a centre a few floors down and one of the seniors was making about $4500 a fortnight before tax from overtime.
Also worth noting some people can do it, and some people can't. If you find it soul crushing get out as fast as you can.
>>15349894
I worked at a place doing phone surveys for 2 years, pay was good.
its soul crushing no matter hwo you cut it however base pay is $23/hr+ commission on each sale and bonuses. I reckon I'll do bare minimum hrs a uni student can do, quit deliveries or cut down there big time.
Going to tafe soon, how do I cold call places asking about work experience without sounding like a sperg?
is "hi my name is blank, I'm currently doing blank and I'm looking for some work experience" good enough?
>>15349965
sounds good.
ask to speak to a manager/boss or how to contact them.
you'll likely get a receptionist if you call.
>>15346235
lexacoonanon is that you?
if so plz don't cum 2 da SA meet.
>>15349553
Burgernigger again. Your car WILL absorb the food scent, and will NOT come out.
Now do you guys have tiny diesels? Cause those can be converted to oil burners and ergo free fuel!
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-convert-your-diesel-to-run-on-vegetable-oil
>>15349965
Formality is the best way so yes.
>>15350277
used vegetable oil isn't safe on newer diesels iirc
also they're expensive and particulate filters are a fucking nightmare
best delivery car here would be the nhw20 prius - discount rego (save $100 in victoria at least), cheap as fuck to run, laughs off most of the commuter/delivery wear & tear, used ones are cheap now
>>15349553
>job provider tried to get me delivering pizzas
>Dominos would require me to attach some huge stupid sign to my car
>plus pizza smell
>plus extra km's
>plus depressing idea of delivering pizza
Luckily I'm going to work as a barista at a cafe instead. Still not great but still less depressing than delivering shit.
