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Forum: General Subaru Discussion 19-08-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By Big Chris
Rexxed, dragging up an old thread, but I was the...

Rexxed, dragging up an old thread, but I was the car next to you at the Shannons Classic on the Park last Sunday.
So yes, you can see the car is still bone stock. But not quite as clean as yours!
...
Forum: Mechanicals 13-11-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,718
Posted By Big Chris
That's a bit unfair to Conti's I reckon. Maybe...

That's a bit unfair to Conti's I reckon. Maybe they do have some that are made in China (I haven't seen one), but Continental are a top class German tyre manufacturer, with a good reputation for...
Forum: RC's Discussion 24-10-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,110
Posted By Big Chris
1/10 EP Offroad WA Titles October 2013

WA State Titles 1/10 EP Offroad - held at Bayswater 19-20 October 2013.

Held last weekend, washed out on Saturday before the 2wd finals could be run, so they were run on Sunday evening, after the...
Forum: Insurance Experiences 01-10-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,029
Sticky: Insurance
Views: 89,607
Posted By Big Chris
Location, Location.

If you want a higher premium, live in Melbourne. We've got it good here in Perth.

I just got around to advising Shannons of my WRX now located in Parkwood, WA, from it's previous location (on...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-09-2013, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,593
Posted By Big Chris
How unobservant of me! Or it shows how few...

How unobservant of me! Or it shows how few police cars we see on the roads?

Cheers.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 27-09-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,593
Posted By Big Chris
WRX Police cars in Perth.

Have seen a couple of brand new WRX Police cars around the Cannington area lately. Look good too, in white and with fancy lights rack on the roof. Maybe its only one, and I've seen it a couple of...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 16-09-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,088
Posted By Big Chris
I am not sure of the legal ramifications, but I...

I am not sure of the legal ramifications, but I do know people have got into trouble when the dealer goes tits-up, and their car is impounded by the receiver or whatever. Whether they end up having...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-09-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,518
Posted By Big Chris
Without having done it myself, but having...

Without having done it myself, but having reasonable general engineering knowledge, the offset links (as in the KLC139 catalog picture) would be a good solution if you retain those bars. Remember the...
Forum: Introductions 03-09-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,774
Posted By Big Chris
Good stuff Wavey! Wondered what the view out...

Good stuff Wavey! Wondered what the view out front was like when the steering wheel was doing 360's (or more)!

I think you should post up the "smoke" video - come on, show us ya smoke!
...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 02-09-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,593
Posted By Big Chris
Fathers Day in the WRX.

My Fathers Day was spent taking the WRX for a run to York with my wife and daughter, spending a while in the Motor Museum, having a nice lunch and coffee at Cafe Bugatti, and a return drive via...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 23-08-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,411
Posted By Big Chris
A couple of years ago, my nephew headed off to UK...

A couple of years ago, my nephew headed off to UK chasing a skirt, was going to be away for 12 months or so. As he was rushing around to get going I said just leave your car with me and I'll try to...
Forum: Local Motorsport 23-08-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 29,779
Posted By Big Chris
Toodyay & Bullsbrook Photos

Here's a few more photos from Saturday at Toodyay departure and Bullsbrook Ashmere Drive stage.

http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/WestA ... 0WRX-Files...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 02-08-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Big Chris
Best Roads / Drives in Australia

(Thought a separate thread from the Perth drives would be good. Please add any other good roads/drives in the country)

One of my favourites: Mt Buffalo, Victoria.

In another thread, I...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 27-07-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,520
Posted By Big Chris
Chittering Valley Road

This time of year good drive through Chittering Valley, ends up about 6 kms South of Bindoon. Took the "new" WRX for a leisurely cruise there last week and found a new cafe in Bindoon - Bite! Cafe,...
Forum: Mechanicals 25-07-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,276
Posted By Big Chris
91000 kms is very low for a 10 year old car....

91000 kms is very low for a 10 year old car. could be a very well looked after car, and the prev owner may have been responsible enough to get the timing belt done early, due to the age of the car....
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 21-07-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By Big Chris
Not this time but have stopped at the cliff...

Not this time but have stopped at the cliff lookouts many times before. And have turned off to the Head of the Bight several times to see the whales. If anyone is looking for the best time of year to...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-07-2013, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By Big Chris
Sure is, even the towbar is genuine Subaru! My...

Sure is, even the towbar is genuine Subaru!
My aim is to keep it dead stock and maybe in a few years I'll have the only stock WRX around!!!?

Cheers.
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 20-07-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By Big Chris
Bringing Home the Retirement Toy - across the Nullarbor.

Hi all,

As mentioned in my intro, I bought my son's 2004 WRX off him in January. Problem is he lives in Melbourne - problem? - not really, wife and I love the drive across the Nullarbor, and this...
Forum: F1 Discussion 25-03-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 365
Views: 38,870
Posted By Big Chris
I think you may be right, the dirty air would...

I think you may be right, the dirty air would have had a great effect on the air flow around that wing. It was so close, I rewound to see if Mark had actually cut across his wing, but no, there was...
Forum: The Law and Politics- Locally and Abroad 21-03-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 27,978
Posted By Big Chris
So after months of media poking & prodding for a...

So after months of media poking & prodding for a leadership challenge, amid constant denials from every Labor MP that there was going to be one, in fact there WASN'T ONE !!!!

Brace yourselves,...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 19-03-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Posted By Big Chris
Agreed. Talking of life insurance combined...

Agreed.
Talking of life insurance combined with super - a couple of years ago my wife had a notice from her super fund (GESB/Westate - Govt employees, she works in a school) advising they were now...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 18-03-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,952
Posted By Big Chris
Leave it to your adviser, but depending on what...

Leave it to your adviser, but depending on what sort of superannuation fund you are paying into, they usually have an option for life insurance, which may be better rates than stand-alone insurance?...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 16-03-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By Big Chris
So am I. Last time I went to the CBD it was...

So am I.
Last time I went to the CBD it was North of the river.
I blame Colin Barnett if it's changed.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 02-03-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,005
Posted By Big Chris
Lo Quay - Riverton

Lo Quay on river next to old Riverton Bridge on Fern Road, Riverton (or Wilson?). Open 8.00am to 5.00pm every day. Good for brekkies, lunches, coffee. Busy on Sunday, but plenty of shade and grass...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 21-02-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By Big Chris
Yeah I know - and constant drifting at 300 km/hr...

Yeah I know - and constant drifting at 300 km/hr - kid stuff.

:)
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 21-02-2013, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By Big Chris
Daytona 500 this weekend TV times

Maybe not everyone's cup of tea, but some of us enjoy it! News is that Danica Patrick has just become the first woman to take pole at a Nascar Sprint cup race and she has done it for the big one,...
Forum: Offroad and 4WD 14-02-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,305
Posted By Big Chris
You may be fixed up by now, but this is the sort...

You may be fixed up by now, but this is the sort of jack I have used for a while - they come in handy all the time, worth spending about $200. This is a 2500 kg with about 480mm lift. If you need...
Forum: Introductions 13-02-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,695
Posted By Big Chris
More like this guy, unfortunately:

More like this guy, unfortunately:
Forum: Introductions 13-02-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,695
Posted By Big Chris
Big Chris

Howdy everyone.
Who/what am I ?

Recently retired after 25 years in the auto industry (mechanic by trade), and 20 years in aviation maintenance planning.
Always been a petrol-head, started as...
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