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Congratulations on the sale Brian.

Interesting read Brian. Like Michel, I have heard of Nanking and used them on quite a few cars, but of course none of them were destined for anything extreme, but I was very happy with what they did on classic cars in the wet and dry. Interesting that the worst tyre was the quietest. How does...

For most (non car) people, tyres are a begrudged purchase. They can’t see them or enjoy them while driving, but they have spent a lot of money on them. But are 4 of the most important safety items on a vehicle. Funny how some people think.

One would think there would be method to the madness so to speak?

Mark, As this all sounds very counterintuitive on the part of MB for air air intake. Is there any documents, testing or data showing why they would have designed it this way, like air swirl or ram effect due to what “appears” to be a restrictive area?

You’re welcome Sean. Yes, I forgot to add all of the modern safety systems (ABS, EBD, ESC, AEBS, BA) that are also fitted to the air brake system. Yes, Can get pretty busy under there 🤣 Basic small truck with air brakes. This is just one rear axle of a Volvo, and this is the air and...

Sean, There are quite a few manufacturers that can supply and fit these. Very popular systems indeed when tyre blowouts are common due to heat and weight and incorrect pressures. All controlled automatically using the trucks air system. Sorry, now I have to explain a bit about the “air system”...

You need to do a mock up drawing Mark of how this would look.

Great pics. Plenty of good cars there. Thanks for sharing.

Regarding the new range of Volvo heavy duty electric trucks, everyone that buys one has access to the following rout planning software. This is also part of the sales process to show potential customers that there is so much that can be done to ensure the electric trucks do what they are...

Very sound advice Bryce. Nice work on the alternator and tune as well, it must make you smile to drive this beautiful car.

Great pics Bryce.

You’re spot on Sean. Even though some vibrations can’t be felt by the driver, they are certainly still there and very destructive. Some of the high displacement, high torque American truck diesels need to have their torsional vibration damper (harmonic balancer) replaced every 12 months or...

Spot on Sean, even though BEV trucks don’t run a clutch, in Diesel trucks, the clutch on an AMT (even though they don’t have a clutch pedal) really suffer from damper spring failure. This is a 15 inch dual plate ceramic clutch typically fitted to American trucks. American truck engines do...

Very interesting Sean. I’ve only seen cars do the battery swap thing. But I guess trucks could be done just as easy. Some of the truck batteries are quite easily accessible. Yes, The ex MD of Hino trucks Australia now heads up SEA Electric that convert many popular trucks to electric. They...

If one could secure a good shipping agent Brian, a number could be brought in at once at a reduced shipping rate?

That’s a terrific looking territory mate. Bloody good SUV. Can’t go wrong with this.

A beautiful car for $2k. Terrific buy for the new owner.

Be careful of the pay and pick up tomorrow scammers mate.

All sounds pretty good Sean. Keep us posted as to how it goes with charging and the costs etc. I’m sure she will enjoy it, I’ve driven a few of my work mates of the same model. Very nice indeed. Great Chinese car made to fantastic standards.