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if there was a noticable amount of rust present, we just used a very small bit of 2000/3000 grit to remove any flaking. usually though the chips were so small that it rarely was required. if the existing clear coat is rough you can quite often get away with finishing the dab of clearcoat flush...

when i used to do paint chip repairs , we were taught to put a thin layer of the car colour in the base of the chip let it dry and then top up over the chip with clear coat, making the clear finish a little bit proud of the surface. then when it dried lightly sand back level and buff to a gloss...

1 found these were fine on my VF Calais and had no issues with buckling. 19 x 8.5 TSW Mechanica. cheers

agree it sounds like crank angle sensor, had it happen to my old car. next time it happens have a bottle of water in the car and tip it over the crank angle sensor. if it starts straight up , thats your problem. good luck.

he has one next door. he can arrange a tune if required. cheers

Shane has his own shop now at Sandgate,"Shane Alex Engines" i think from memory. cheers

have a look at the hyundai sonata. i know, but they have a brillant engine and some real style to them. if i hadnt wanted an suv that was my next choice. cheers

sorry,it has gone to the op shop last year. cheers

TSW Mechanica 19 x8.5 cheers

i just wouldnt feel right going down gravel roads etc in a lowered calais. just horses for courses i think. not going full 4x4ing but i want the option that if i need to or want to use a gravel rd etc, i dont have to worry so much about damage. i know the suv is slower and even under powered by...

thanks Ron, i think it looks the part i was after. you could be right re the tailights but i am looking at probably selling soon to get an SUV.wife is retiring and we are looking to go travelling a bit. cheers

happy with mine.some eibach springs, koni's, new wheels,otr etc.whats not to like? cheers

there are some ramps that work. i have a set of alloy ones made by a guy in northern nsw. i have eibach pro kit springs and i can just get up. they are longer with a slower incline rate. might take some hunting but they are out there. cheers

thanks for that. pricing seems "exe" compared to the Holmart ones or are they something special compared to Holmart? cheers

thanks for the reply. cheers