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by Michael_va
Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:29 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Opinion:Tyres for Outback
Replies: 8
Views: 2460

The Desert Duelers are OK if your only having one set of tyres for everything. If you are able to afford two sets of tyres, one for general street use and another set for outback/off road, then the mud terrains are a much, much better deal. The Desert duelers will clog up in a split second, in any m...
by Michael_va
Sat Aug 02, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: L series wagon 4 sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1533

Hi Heath,

I'm very interested and will definetly call you on the land line this morning.

regards,

Michael
by Michael_va
Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Great Discussion Dale, OK...here I am able to add to the discussion I hope. was thinking about that last night when I wrote the previous reply. In short, I am not sure I can. However some thoughts/comments: (a) Does a chunky-tread tyre deform as much on a hard surface as does a slick? It has less r...
by Michael_va
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:29 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

Great post Dale.....and just when I thought flotation was simple.......:???: Once apon a time, I sat on top of the 42 mile crossing "big sand hill" on the SA Coorong, with a cold beer thinking I was pretty cool having got up the "big one" on my first attempt, with my 32' Desert Duelers at 15 psi and...
by Michael_va
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: Victoria
Topic: Victorian Members List
Replies: 53
Views: 30169

Name : Michael Residence: Tecoma/Melbourne..........another Dandenong Ranges, "hills person" Subi 84 wagon, ea81 Only had the Subi 2 weeks now Mods in 2 weeks are a decent cd/stereo and a good clean.... Looking to body lift it, fit some new rims and taller, more aggressive off road rubber, fit a bar...
by Michael_va
Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: Brakes, Wheels and Tyres
Topic: How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"
Replies: 7
Views: 2242

How to determine your "Tyre Flotation"

There is a slighty tedious, but absolutely totally foolproof way to settle the tire argument/flotation issue for yourself, forever. 1) Go to a public weigh bridge , weigh each end/axles of the vehicle, loaded and unloaded. 2) On a hard smooth surface, jack up the front end of vehicle, both tires off...
by Michael_va
Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:33 pm
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: L front arms in MY
Replies: 7
Views: 3297

Me too on the guards,

Michael
by Michael_va
Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Subie Boys
Topic: Subie Boys Next Wagon Resto
Replies: 276
Views: 89973

Excellent work you guys....I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished project. That midnight blue paint looks great! In this thread, post number #191, there is a picture of the interior showing the new dash panel, ready for the future stereo. A couple of Questions please... 1) did you modify ...

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