Cars

GTurbo Air Boxes: A High Performance Solution

It’s a fact: while aftermarket fans and body kits are readily celebrated for their ability to duct cooling air into engine compartments, experienced auto tuners know that when it comes to cold air induction, the condition of the air being taken in is actually more important than the volume. That’s because large volumes of turbulent and unregulated air can create a host of long-term reliability problems, especially with off-road turbodiesels.

Tuners understand that the only way to avoid less than optimal off-road air induction is by investing in air intake and ducting systems that are designed specifically for the demands of turbocharged diesel engines. That’s why turbo-tuners in Australia trust GTurbo components for all their heavy duty diesel induction needs.

Body Kits for Cars: Types, Materials and Benefits

In the world of automotive upgrades, aftermarket solutions are often found to be the more suitable approach, especially when seeking custom or specific improvements. Not only are aftermarket upgrades more fine-tuned, but they are also more affordable and often provide a better result for a longer time, and the same applies to body kits. Just like lift kits, aftermarket body kits are also used to upgrade existing components or bolt straight onto them, depending on the type of kit you go for. 

A Simple Guide to High Output LED Car Bulbs

Driving with dim or weakened headlamps is more than just an inconvenience. It can be an exceptionally dangerous proposition for anyone who regularly travels on rural roads at night. And while ultra-bright driving lights will certainly help with night vision, using them to compensate for weak headlamps is a quick way to get defected for non-compliant lighting. The only genuine solution is to replace fading halogen bulbs with brighter, long life LEDs.

Since the early 2000s, auto manufacturers have made transitioning away from inefficient halogen bulbs in favour of high output LEDs an industry-wide priority. It’s a clear matter of driver and public safety. And as the need for safety hasn’t been lost on aftermarket bulb manufacturers, they’ve made it their business to focus on overcoming the cost and technical barriers of making LEDs viable replacement parts for all vehicles operated in Australia.

A Simple Guide on LED Automotive Lighting

Hunters, off roaders and emergency responders know only too well how important powerful auxiliary LED lighting is for their vehicles. Reliable, high quality lighting isn’t just about drivers having visibility to their surroundings, though. It’s also about ensuring that anyone or anything in the area is aware that there’s a vehicle in their vicinity.

For adventurers spending time off the grid or in the bush, LEDs are essential for avoiding potentially deadly accidents in the dark; and for emergency responders, they’re an unmistakable indicator that help’s on the way. Their superior illumination is no less important, however, for ordinary drivers. That’s because even when it comes to warning frightened wildlife while traveling rural routes, or giving oncoming traffic a heads-up when driving in fog, LEDs are the definitive champions of auxiliary lighting.

A Simple Guide on HKS: Aftermarket Parts Built with Japanese Performance and Reliability

It’s no coincidence that when today’s car buffs want to talk about the hottest trends in street car tuning, the conversation revolves around Japanese engineering. Manufacturers like Toyota, Subaru and Honda are responsible for some of the most imposing compact sports cars on the planet, and aftermarket manufacturers have had to work harder than ever to develop parts that are serious about performance.

A Simple Guide to Manta Performance Exhaust Systems

Let’s be honest: if there’s one characteristic that can always be counted on to distinguish sports cars from their tamer, commuter-minded counterparts, it’s an exhaust system. It’s also no coincidence that when it comes to unleashing exhaust performance potential, aftermarket systems are the real power-brokers.

There are two points, however, that are frequently overlooked with aftermarket exhaust systems: that they’re not all created the same, and that bigger isn’t always better. From their headers to their tailpipes, properly designed and engineered exhaust systems are built to work within every engine’s unique performance profile. 

Car Upgrades: How to Make the Most Out of Moulded Carpet Sets

Carpet is the material of choice for almost any floor when comfort and sound insulation need to be prevalent. The same is done not just in your home but also in your vehicle, as the same type of material is used to make you feel like you’re at home.

Quality OE-Standard Aftermarket Replacements: A Simple Guide to BMW Brake Pads

It’s no coincidence that BMW is Australia’s best selling luxury import. From the X-Series SUV’s seamless combination of luxury and performance, to the ultra-high performance M-Range coupes and sedans, BMWs are engineered for precisely the kinds of wide open stretches of highway that Australia has to offer.

It’s also no surprise that with almost every M-Range model, and a majority of xDrives, as well as X- and Z-Series vehicles capable of topping 260km/h, brake wear is an ever-present concern. Consistent, reliable stopping power is all that prevents a well-controlled ride in one of these Bavarian engineered gems from disintegrating into a braking experience that’s catastrophically unpredictable. This is why BMW owners need more than a casual understanding of the dynamics behind proper braking, as well as a simple guide to what’s available when it comes to brake pads.

4×4 Off-Road Protection: A Simple Guide to Isuzu DMax Bull Bars and Winches

Ask any experienced 4×4 owner to name the most capable off-road ute in Oz, and you might be surprised by how many name Isuzu’s hard-charging DMax. When it’s time to go off the pavement or just get away from the city, these mighty Isuzus are bare-knuckled standouts among Aussie utes. And when outfitted with the kind of enhanced frontal protection that an ADR-compliant bull bar or winch bar can provide, these Isuzu superstars have everything they need to take on the toughest tracks in Oz.