Australian $ up = Aftermarket US Bargains!

[troytroy]

Anyone taking advantage of the current strength of the Aussie Dollar?:)
Now the big question is, when will the Dollar peak??

AUD currently = $ 0.84 USD

Even after accounting for the extra postage and handling there's some bargains to be had.....

I've done the conversions for you.

$451.00 AUD for Comp Cam camshaft...Exhibit A (http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Valvetrain%20/%20Heads)

$303.00 AUD for Patriot Performance Dual Valve Springs kit...Exhibit B (http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Valvetrain%20/%20Heads)
$820.00 AUD for Camshaft, Dual valve spring kit and hardened Pushrods.....Exhibit C (http://texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=175&catid=49):goodjob:

And that's not even using US eBay.

Now everybody - you have no excuse to go get your Camshaft upgraded!:smilesandbanana:

[Pepps]

Thanks mate
Was going to talk to the boys at Che about a cam install and these are major parts I need, might save myself a few $$ :)

exhibit a and b links aren't working.

[Special K]

yeah i didn't even notice till i was pricing up a B&M shifter from their site...then punched in the numbers to the currency converter.

i was cheering, wasn't anywhere near what i expected

[vyls1wa]

yeah i was tihnkin the same thing the other day, i was gona wait for a cam till i'd done the turbos, but im thinkin of just stickin a cam in now before i go tune it in a few months,

Who in perth knows what their doin and wanna help with a cam install :)

[XUV]

Yeah been looking at that ,
always good for getting stuff not available here .

anyone got any more good speed shop links in California .

[GMMAD]

i recently got some ARP head bolts and 2 genuine GM head gaskets
$346 to my door
would have cost me $550-600 here

[WOMBIE]

i recently got some ARP head bolts and 2 genuine GM head gaskets
$346 to my door
would have cost me $550-600 here

That's a very tidy saving there Steve and it makes you wonder why the hell anyone would shop locally for certain parts given that huge variance as an example!

[pelagonia_ss]

I'm also taking advantage of the stronger AUD !

Gonna order some goodies for my cam upgrade!

:yahoo:

[VX2VESS]

i recently got some ARP head bolts and 2 genuine GM head gaskets
$346 to my door
would have cost me $550-600 here

same cost me $100 less 10 mths ago $230ish

[GMMAD]

same cost me $100 less 10 mths ago $230ish
was that just arp bolts or head gaskets as well?

[VZMY06SS]

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=886&catid=88

Just over 2k Australian for a basic stroker kit!!!

[Pepps]

Can anyone please provide me the direct link on this website for a 224/228 112lsa comp cam to suit my ls1?
In regards to valve springs, apparently the patriot doubles are very noisy? Any others suitable for my application?

[nthnbeachesguy]

Exhibit C the cam, springs and pushrods work out to just a smidge over $700 from my calculations, might have to ask Chev how much to install. I reckon that would see you into the 300rwkw club pretty cheap!

[Nidz]

If you get a install price nthnbeachesguy PM me.. I am so tempted to get some cam action as well.. The dollar is buying really well atm..

[michaels1v8]

Damn thats a good way to blow a dent in my tax return.

So

Under 1000 for parts

1200 for a custom mafless tune

how much would installation be for rods, springs and cam?

If around $1000 then I imagine some installer would be dropping their prices?

I've been quoted $3900 for similar so that $700 saving. . .

Maybe they just upped the price on me though because I'm a tyre kicker haha

[Pepps]

Where is this cam on that website?

Comp Cam 224/228 112LSA
Part No: 54-418-11

I had a look at Ebay US and can get one for roughly $500AU delivered, in the first post it says $451AU for exhibit A, but I cant locate the right camshaft.

[jonesy_87_]

As said;

How much would one charge to put in this sort of gear?
Looks like a cheap way for power.

[michaels1v8]

$500 delivered is good. The first prices dont include postage so roughly $50 is about what I would expect to send it.

I think that first link is just custom grinds done by Comp.

[jonesy_87_]

Also,

Anyone know of any decent short shifters for an Ls1 that come from overseas so I can try find a bargain?

Any websites people have used before from the states?

[michaels1v8]

I'd stick with the best mate and just go the ripshift :)

$500 is not bad for what they are.

Have a search for B&M or Billet. They are the only ones I've heard of.

If your after a good site to buy off speed inc are the people to talk to. Sponsers here and from all account the man dealing with the forum members is a legend and very helpful.

If you want to try another site then the best way to find one would be to jump on the american car forums like ls1.com or the pontiac gto forums and look at their sponsers

[jonesy_87_]

I'd stick with the best mate and just go the ripshift :)

$500 is not bad for what they are.

Have a search for B&M or Billet. They are the only ones I've heard of.

If your after a good site to buy off speed inc are the people to talk to. Sponsers here and from all account the man dealing with the forum members is a legend and very helpful.

If you want to try another site then the best way to find one would be to jump on the american car forums like ls1.com or the pontiac gto forums and look at their sponsers


Cheers mate,

Yeah I've been quoted $650 for a ripshifter supplied and installed.
Are they hard to install for someone who doesn't really know what they're doing??

[troytroy]

Where is this cam on that website?

Comp Cam 224/228 112LSA
Part No: 54-418-11

I had a look at Ebay US and can get one for roughly $500AU delivered, in the first post it says $451AU for exhibit A, but I cant locate the right camshaft.

That exact cam you want is not available by the seems of it from Speed Inc -however you can get a custom made one from Texas Speed - specify your Inlet/outlet, durations LSA ICL etc...... which will cost you $389.99 USD or
$463.00 AUD plus postage which is better than what anyone here in Australia will charge (?).
Texas Speed Custom cam options (http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=898&catid=49)

But then the question is will the 224/228 be much different to a non-split cam 224/224 or 228/228 from Speed Inc and is it worth the extra dollars....?

The Exhibit A and B links worked - you just need to scroll down a little, there's no direct links to the individual products.

If your choosing an XER lobed cam like you specified you'll need to seriously be looking at buying Dual Valve Springs vice the half as cheap singles. The PRC or Patriot Performance Springs (same factory) are pretty much the cheapest duals on the market and come with all the good little bits in the kit. Duals (from what I've heard on this forum) are louder compared to singles, so there's not much you can do about that - but the noise is better than the sound of a single valve spring failing and a valve dropping onto a piston at 6,000rpm. apparently.

[Pepps]

Thanks for the reply mate

I found the camshaft on eBay us for about $500au shipped once converted.
I've been told if you use the patriot double springs, I should get some chronomly pushrods also as the patriots have more spring pressure causing the stock pushrods to flex under operation, I'll look into it
I really don't want noisy springs and I know alot of people running single springs.

I will get advice from a well known workshop in syd

[VZMY06SS]

Pretty cheap way of getting a cammed up car, especially if you do the install yourself!!
When I did mine I paid a shake over 1k for parts, and the same again for a tune.

Steve

[OUTAtheBloo]

hmmm is it worth looking at crate motors/blocks from the US ? or is it harder to save on larger items ?

[SilVY]

I've also had the idea of purchasing from the U.S for a while now, just been waiting for the dollar to come up in value as it is at the moment.

I've sent a few e-mails off to Fraser at Speed Inc but to no reply, he was really fast the last time i delt with him.....it's making me nervous as i don't want the dollar to slump again but it seems nobody want my money!!!!


Anyone else having this trouble with Speed Inc???

[Pepps]

I got an email hours after I emailed him

[Clubb'N]

who is ordering something so i can slip a cam in their shipment :P

How much is shipping on a cam? i think its a tad over $100USD :|

[nthnbeachesguy]

Wouldnt be $100, I can get 4 X 20" tyres delivered from the states for $200 to Melbourne. Think more in the range of $40-50.

[troytroy]

it's making me nervous as i don't want the dollar to slump again but it seems nobody want my money!!!!
QUOTE]

If it makes you sleep at night - I'll take your money, if it's a burden for you :jester:

[QUOTE=Clubb'N;1561757]

How much is shipping on a cam? i think its a tad over $100USD :|

Shipping for a full cam kit (cam, springs, pushrods) is around the $60-70 AUD mark (to Sydney)

Obviously if you order everything in the one package/same place - the savings are exponential.

[Clubb'N]

Just decided to get a quote and it was $85 USD shipped anywhere in australia.

This is from speedinc.


[QUOTE=SilVY;1561736]it's making me nervous as i don't want the dollar to slump again but it seems nobody want my money!!!!
QUOTE]

If it makes you sleep at night - I'll take your money, if it's a burden for you :jester:



Shipping for a full cam kit (cam, springs, pushrods) is around the $60-70 AUD mark (to Sydney)

Obviously if you order everything in the one package/same place - the savings are exponential.

[troytroy]

Whoops you're right - my quote didn't account for the extra weight of the cam. So throw an extra $100 AUD rounded up, on top of your order and you're good as gold.

I might be heading over that way for a couple of weeks for work....if the dollar is still the same, I may have to bite the bullet.

[Clubb'N]

Whoops you're right - my quote didn't account for the extra weight of the cam. So throw an extra $100 AUD rounded up, on top of your order and you're good as gold.

I might be heading over that way for a couple of weeks for work....if the dollar is still the same, I may have to bite the bullet.

I have had a quote (off another company) for an extra $100USD on top of that $85 I got earlier. Hence my first post.

You will also have to get one, or two get me some things while you're there also :D

[SilVY]

Hmmmmm, sounds like a good deal to me TroyTroy....


I think Speed Inc don't like me then......:bawl:

[XUV]

Wouldnt be $100, I can get 4 X 20" tyres delivered from the states for $200 to Melbourne. Think more in the range of $40-50.

which site does that ?
The states are a candy shop .
I wanna get a set of 18's or 19's with an offroad tread .

[nthnbeachesguy]

tirerack.com mate. Had them send me the pricing for shipping a couple of days ago.

[fatbob]

I wonder how this affects the RHD converted camaro - got to make it quite a bit cheaper I would think.
I keeping my eye on that one - from website they not actually completed the first conversion and had it all ok'd by regulatory authorities ( whoever they are ) yet. I got a itch for a yellow black stripes SS ( yep, bumblebee one ) - but just can't justify 100K + for it. Thinking it almost going to have to be 1:1 before pricing at the 70k mark.
But yeah - I keeping an eye on both exchange and status of conversions getting legal.

[Podge]

you people are evil :(

everytime i think i have my $$$s spent, i get swayed again

[VX-355]

Remember that Texas do not take credit card. you can only pay via wire transfer (ie: Western Union) or Paypal (and we all know that Paypal's currency rate is behind real time). So although the exchange rate might be at $US0.84 it would probably be more like $US0.80 according to Paypal (it is how they make money).

[Moods]

yeah paypal always take about 2cents off the dollar as there fee.

I bought my cam from the states for AUD $560 landed. $80 USD Postage. add to that AUD $1000 for a tune, $130 for waterpump, timing cover gaskets, balncer bolt, AUD $50 for tims tool (v/springs) AUD $220 for springs and some wooden dowel for the lifters, less than $2000 for a cam is good value. moly rods, new lifters (head gaskets etc), dr chain wouldn't go astray either ($1200-1700 there too)

[383hq]

Yep it's a good time to buy, but there are costs and risks involved - I have a Vortech T trim sitting in customs (paperwork?)
I so wanted to replace my S trim THIS weekend.
It would have given me an excuse to drive my car for the second time this year........

BTW Postage was $110USD....

[255-LS1]

[QUOTE=Clubb'N;1561859]Just decided to get a quote and it was $85 USD shipped anywhere in australia.

This is from speedinc.


wanna go halves ill slip a cam package in maybe. Dont need more power for the street really. just want a the exhaust note lol

[XUV]

Hey , what size cam would I be after ,
if I wanted just low down torque for towing .

[Moods]

hey mate, im usinga set of 1 5/8 tri y's with a comp xer273hr, specs 224/230, 0.581" and 0.592" lift at 0.050" and a 114 lsa. i can up load a dyno graph to show the torque curve if your interested? on the street its perfect. power starts to level out at aroun 5800-6000 rpm.

[XUV]

Dyno graphs and torque curves are always good to see :goodjob: yeah post it .

[SilVY]

so what is the best payment method? creditcard???

[Moods]

link to graph so not to clutter thread:


http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=93825&page=3&highlight=new+member

[kpop]

man i miss shopping from amazon.com back when we were 0.98c to the $US

0.84 is not bad, so im back on amazon. brand new blu-ray movies for $14 - $18, cant beat that. its better to bulk buy to save on postage, as they only charge a flat rate, around $12 i think.

[Bis]

Hi
Texas-speed quoted me 300USD to ship a full kit cam+valves+pushrods to sydney,from what i read here was supposed to be around 100us.i am obviously getting ripped off even before placing the order.

cheers

[Daves8]

I ordered a FAST 92mm manifold, nick williams TB, 36lb injectors - total cost was approx $1800 delivered to my door......

$150 USD was postage, it arrived in about 5 days

Great value if you ask me!

[white lie]

$300 for shipping cam and valvetrain gear??
Try Fraser at Speed Inc, he always has good shipping rates

[Leatherman]

Hi
Texas-speed quoted me 300USD to ship a full kit cam+valves+pushrods to sydney,from what i read here was supposed to be around 100us.i am obviously getting ripped off even before placing the order.

cheers

Texas Speed are rubbish - best choice is fraser@speedinc

Cheers

Leatherman

[Daves8]

Agreed - i ordered through Speedinc.... Fraser is great!

[TheRealMadMax]

This is looking like a great idea. I've been considering a Cam kit for some time.

Can anyone give me a ballpark figure for a Cam kit install and maf tune? (assuming I buy the kit seperately)

Cheers.

[GMMAD]

This is looking like a great idea. I've been considering a Cam kit for some time.

Can anyone give me a ballpark figure for a Cam kit install and maf tune? (assuming I buy the kit seperately)

Cheers.
i would say around $1700-2000

[slr490]

that's cheap
great find mate

[dunny15]

while the dollar is up, its a great time to buy!!

[Nidz]

Already took advantage of this the other day when it was sitting at .89c. Got me a cam and springs.. :)

Another Speed Inc buyer..

[gtr27]

Guys with the paypal currency thing, theres an option in your paypal account to say "charge my CC in whatever currency the purchase is in" or the like.

i.e. if on eBay US - it will charge your CC via paypal in US dollars which means your bank will do the currency conversion, not paypal meaning you will actually get close to the actual rate.

I used to get stung before, and someone gave me that tip, and now, no more issues!

[Mightypns]

One thing i notice with the bank & paypal is they usually are 3cents differance.
When i purchased a heap of stuff the other week from the US the dollar was at 92c but the banks exchange rate was 89c to the dollar.
Oh i have used Northern Autoparts before, but they arn't the cheapest.
Mightypns

[BLACKVE]

:goodjob:Almost back up to 93c again Bargins to be had

Think Frasier might be busy

[MickmeMate]

Actually its 93.1usd just checked then.:):):)

[Boony405hp]

It can't seem to get past the 93c I'm tempted to load up on some items from the states now but keep hearing it might hit parody by next year....Hmmm do i take the jump now or not....also does anyone have much experience using an importer of sort, I'm looking at importing an engine and a few other items from the states.

[arronvl]

so are people still buying gear fron speed inc???

[rosey]

I recently bought some choice parts from Bryan at speedinc a few weeks ago. Good service and excellent pricing.

[HSVREDSLED]

Mr Krudds pathetic symbolistic gestures in his early reign never really bothered me, because they didnt cost me money.

Even though I missed out on the stimulus package and every other bonus grant whilst this cash was given to dead peope and overseas residents, it still didn't overly concern me.

A few lives were lost through the insulation scheme, and the failed ETS stuff cost us millions....but I digress.

But now it is ridiculous, and verging on Whitlamistic behaviour. Why the F$$% do this incompetent group of people think our ecomony was strong???? The MINING SECTOR!!!!! It has been propping up the economy for years. Now because these imbeciles have wasted SO MUCH money, they decide to start SUPER taxing the mining industry. So lets get this right. The govt through total incompetence blow all their money...then tax the smart ones. GREAT IDEA. That is of course until investment by mining firms begins to waiver sending inconfidence internationally and of course the Aussie dollar plummetts.

Please remove these idiots before more damage is done.

[jc_sv8]

Please remove these idiots before more damage is done.

Here Here - as a West Australian it's about time we succeed and cut our losses !!!

[Irish]

A few lives were lost through the insulation scheme, and the failed ETS stuff cost us millions....but I digress.
.

Lives are lost everyday on building sites around Australia, and yet we blame the governement for the failiure of safety in PRIVATE enterprise?

All the hype about a super profits tax is a scare campaign. The fact is we have massive stocks of FINITE resources that are going to be in demand until they run out. The tax is on profits only and as such mining companies will still be making BILLIONS of dollars profit every year. I worked on a mining companies offices recently and the extravegance of their buildings tells me they don't mind wasting a few hundred million.

http://www.news.com.au/business/breaking-news/miners-pay-half-as-much-company-tax-as-other-industries-says-wayne-swan/story-e6frfkur-1225870154671

[Evman]

Here Here - as a West Australian it's about time we succeed and cut our losses !!!

:lmao: Then Holden would be an import :lol:

[HazzaHSV]

I agree with Irish. I think even the mining industry would have to admit, they have been laughing all the way to the bank with the tax rates they have been paying all these years for resources, which in effect, belong to all of us. Sure the increase was arguably to large and too sudden, but if it had been increased by a fair margin over the last 4-5 budgets then this could have been avoided.

[HSVREDSLED]

I agree with Irish. I think even the mining industry would have to admit, they have been laughing all the way to the bank with the tax rates they have been paying all these years for resources, which in effect, belong to all of us. Sure the increase was arguably to large and too sudden, but if it had been increased by a fair margin over the last 4-5 budgets then this could have been avoided.

Totally agree!!!! But this would have been a smart move based on common sense.

Thus the problem.

[heavyduty1340]

Totally agree!!!! But this would have been a smart move based on common sense.

Thus the problem.

Absolutely

If you and I pay our taxes, these overweight, overspending spoilt mining magnates can pay at least 30% tax on their profits like any other company

I remember that usless bastard Alan Bond bragging he only paid 6% tax back in the 80's - the prick took everyone for millions, told us he was broke and demented, left the country for a few years, then came back as one of the richest men again and 100% healthy ???

PAY UP YOU BLUGGERS

Wingers an shut up or p$ss off to some other lucky country

[Evman]

The amount the oil/gas/mining companies don't spend in Australia is phenomenal. Platforms, FPSOs and modules for onshore are all built overseas in places like Singapore then shipped over. Luckily they're always f***ed in some way so we get a little bit back in the labour it takes to repair.

[HazzaHSV]

Totally agree!!!! But this would have been a smart move based on common sense.
Thus the problem.
Yep, the origin of the issue really dates back several Governments. Rudd is just trying to play catch up, and he needs to due to the hole the GFC left in his budget. This is where I disagree with your original post, which sounded like a Rudd bashing first and foremost, without taking into consideration that previous Governments inaction was a major cause, along with lost Government revenue during the downturn.

[white lie]

I can't say I agree with it. If there's money for jam to be made, are you going to throw all your money in to a country where they take nearly half your profits or would you look elsewhere? I know what i'd be doing... Australia doesn't have a monopoly on resources, they can't charge like a wounded bull just yet.
Most of these companies are international, not Australian based, so there's no 'favourtism' or loyalty to pick Australia over any other country, business is business!

[HSVREDSLED]

Yep, the origin of the issue really dates back several Governments. Rudd is just trying to play catch up, and he needs to due to the hole the GFC left in his budget. This is where I disagree with your original post, which sounded like a Rudd bashing first and foremost, without taking into consideration that previous Governments inaction was a major cause, along with lost Government revenue during the downturn.


I take your point. Yep it was a Rudd bashing which I now feel guilty about because its like bashing a two year old.

I will stop now.

[ebbett21]

Texas Speed are rubbish - best choice is fraser@speedinc

Cheers

Leatherman

Totally your opinion ive had nothing but excellant dealings from TSP and there cam kit is properly the cheapest on the market

[HazzaHSV]

I take your point. Yep it was a Rudd bashing which I now feel guilty about because its like bashing a two year old.
I will stop now.
:rofl: I'll pay that one cause its true. They all act like pre-school kids during debates, most of the time.

[Irish]

I can't say I agree with it. If there's money for jam to be made, are you going to throw all your money in to a country where they take nearly half your profits or would you look elsewhere? I know what i'd be doing... Australia doesn't have a monopoly on resources, they can't charge like a wounded bull just yet.
Most of these companies are international, not Australian based, so there's no 'favourtism' or loyalty to pick Australia over any other country, business is business!

The fact is Australia is the biggest iron ore deposit in the world and the second biggest coal deposit. Other mineral rich nations like Canada already have a similar tax system in place. Even if the projects were put on hold it would drive prices up, and then make the projects viable, this is the law of supply and demand. This is a tax on profits and only kicks in once the profits reach a certain percentage of throughput (prposed at 6%). The companies will still make billions in profit for something that can't be put back.

For all the doomsayers out there why don't we just drop tax for big mining companies so they create lots of jobs? Where will all our jobs be when the resources run out? These resources are FINITE not INFINITE. I am not a member of a political party and am also a swing voter but I believe we as a nation deserve more than a few jobs for the billions of tonnes of material sent overseas, along with hundreds of billions of dollars.

[offshore]

Mate you can have that by buying shares in BHP and RIO like I have. This is without doubt the most incompetant govt in Australia's history. The policy's are just made up on the run with back flips every where and just massive waste.

To say this govt got us through the GFC is just BS they could have done nothing and we would have had a couple of 1/4's or slight negative growth but who cares. We could have just reduced company tax and provide incentives for small business instead which would have put in place long term sustainable growth without going into massive debt.

Instead what did we get a few rorted schemes like the school hall building program and bats debarcle. As well as $900 handouts and causing the freezing of non bank investment funds.

Now we have this idiotic mining tax which is causing hedge funds to dump the Aussie dollar. And we have the govt consulting China over this who must be laughing all the way to the bank. Given its a communist country they couldnt care less whether their state owned mining companies make less profit because of the Rudd tax. All it means for them is more market share because they will take on the now unprofitable and less profitable projects left by the mining companies who will invest in other countries as they seek to maximise profits for the share holders.

As I said totally idiotic.

[Irish]

Mate you can have that by buying shares in BHP and RIO like I have. This is without doubt the most incompetant govt in Australia's history. The policy's are just made up on the run with back flips every where and just massive waste.

To say this govt got us through the GFC is just BS they could have done nothing and we would have had a couple of 1/4's or slight negative growth but who cares. We could have just reduced company tax and provide incentives for small business instead which would have put in place long term sustainable growth without going into massive debt.

Instead what did we get a few rorted schemes like the school hall building program and bats debarcle. As well as $900 handouts and causing the freezing of non bank investment funds.

Now we have this idiotic mining tax which is causing hedge funds to dump the Aussie dollar. And we have the govt consulting China over this who must be laughing all the way to the bank. Given its a communist country they couldnt care less whether their state owned mining companies make less profit because of the Rudd tax. All it means for them is more market share because they will take on the now unprofitable and less profitable projects left by the mining companies who will invest in other countries as they seek to maximise profits for the share holders.

As I said totally idiotic.

I never said this gov got us through a GFC.

Buying shares in RIO and SATOS doesn't help the hospitals, roads, schools, infrastructure now does it?

The aussie dollar has been down before and it will be again. 48c American in 2001 under your mate John. When it is down it helps local production as import costs increase.

No country cares who taxes what in Australia as it is a GLOBAL commodity and is only affected by supply and demand.

[mrzee]

This is just another illconceived tax by a Labour government that has no idea how how to implement it and has total no idea what effect it will have on the Australian economy.

This tax not only effect the large listed companies but also smaller sand miners, gravel and limestone miners etc. Putting up the costs of basic building materials.

Hopefully to will be defeated in the Senate.

[white lie]

The fact is Australia is the biggest iron ore deposit in the world and the second biggest coal deposit.

What about Uranium?? :confused:

[HazzaHSV]

The policy's are just made up on the run with back flips every where
Sorry but I have to laugh at this. Abbott has doubled the backflips of Kev, and he isn't even in Government. :rofl:
Like I said, if Johnny had been increasing the tax slowly to the proper rate (like the rest of us) for the 12 years he was in charge this would be a non issue. Regarding this tax, think about it. When you want to leave room for compromise, do you lead with your final offer? Or does the smart person lead with an inflated one? 100 bucks says middle ground will be found around 25-30%. Win for the government and a win to the industry, who know they have been paying far too little.

[offshore]

Sorry but I have to laugh at this. Abbott has doubled the backflips of Kev, and he isn't even in Government. :rofl:
.


But tell me you cant seriously believe Rudd has been doing a good job? And he must surely bow out knowing he has taken the title of Australia worse Prime Minister. And due to his policy's and huge debt levels we are at risk at seeing the Aussie dollar plummet back in the 50c range at the slightest hint of a European lead global recession. In times like these you do not want to be up to your eyeballs in debt.

[HazzaHSV]

But tell me you cant seriously believe Rudd has been doing a good job? And he must surely bow out knowing he has taken the title of Australia worse Prime Minister. And due to his policy's and huge debt levels we are at risk at seeing the Aussie dollar plummet back in the 50c range at the slightest hint of a European lead global recession. In times like these you do not want to be up to your eyeballs in debt.
Its all relative. We have been through times in the past where the dollar was worth 46c US, and we have been through times when interest rates have been 15%. There have been far worse times to be in debt than now, but in general being up to your eyeballs in debt is never good. It is naive to think any other PM would have weathered the GFC any better and with any less debt. Even the coalition, in the end, agreed with the Reserve Bank and other financial bodies, that the stimulus package was necessary.

Sorry but my opinion on the worst waste of money in recent times, is still the damn baby bonus. All it has done is allow the 'lowest socioeconomic' people to out populate the rest by 10 to 1, while the stupid decision to give it in cash, has also given them better plasma TV and home theatre systems, and in the future it will cost us billions in dole/family benefits for all these kids when they grow to emulate their parents.

[GODSMACK]

Its all relative. We have been through times in the past where the dollar was worth 46c US, and we have been through times when interest rates have been 15%. There have been far worse times to be in debt than now, but in general being up to your eyeballs in debt is never good. It is naive to think any other PM would have weathered the GFC any better and with any less debt. Even the coalition, in the end, agreed with the Reserve Bank and other financial bodies, that the stimulus package was necessary.

Sorry but my opinion on the worst waste of money in recent times, is still the damn baby bonus. All it has done is allow the 'lowest socioeconomic' people to out populate the rest by 10 to 1, while the stupid decision to give it in cash, has also given them better plasma TV and home theatre systems, and in the future it will cost us billions in dole/family benefits for all these kids when they grow to emulate their parents.

Food for thought...

So, you're a sick senior citizen, and the government says there is no nursing home available for you - what do you do?

Our plan gives anyone 65 years or older a gun and four bullets. You are allowed to shoot two MP's and two Ministers - not necessarily dead!

Of course, this means you will be sent to prison where you will get three meals a day, a roof over your head, central heating, and all the health care you need! New teeth - no problem. Need glasses - great. New hip, knees, kidney, lungs, heart? All covered. (And your kids can come and visit you as often as they do now).

And who will be paying for all of this? The same government that just told you you they cannot afford for you to go into a home!

Plus, because you are a prisoner, you don't have to pay any income taxes any more.

IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?

[duke5700]

You all seem to forget this is Democracy at its finest, the assumption that the general populous is intelligent enough to make descisions and vote on who goes into power with policy made up to put them in power not neccessarily whats best for Australia...

Interest rates are on the rise, and will continue to rise due to the fact our economy is in such good shape after the GFC. With mining and resources returning our economy will continue to grow faster than the rest or the EU or USA seeing the money pouring into it with investment in the mining sector. This tax while bringing us inline with the rest of the world will slow investment with the aim of slowing the economy down and keeping interest rates down. Its not as silly as the Liberalist voters think..

Also did you actually listen to the budget reply speech... That is possibly the most idiotic and half baked thinking ever... Did they actually consult someone with a finacial education. I mean oh if we cut education this and stop the roll out of the NBN.. Come on they are going to have to do better than that if they want to get in.

[XUV]

true godsmack .

I can't understand why people get hung up on the dollar ???

you should look at it as a shock absorber , it goes down , exports go up , money comes in ,

A high dollars good for importing , travelling , that big screen tv and paying off foreign debt .

but to be truelly competitive our dollar should be around 70 US cents , some say 64 ,
well farmers mostly .

Germany is devaluing the euro as we speak , Greece will be saved when the euro hit a US$1.18 .

Personally i see the euro as a fcuk up , but that's a whole new thread .

[duke5700]

I can't understand why people get hung up on the dollar ???

:lol: Cause they can't get cheap car parts from the US

[timy]

:lol: Cause they can't get cheap car parts from the US

i thought thats what this thread was about...

:confused:

[SS Enforcer]

.... Even the coalition, in the end, agreed with the Reserve Bank and other financial bodies, that the stimulus package was necessary.

Sorry but my opinion on the worst waste of money in recent times, is still the damn baby bonus. All it has done is allow the 'lowest socioeconomic' people to out populate the rest by 10 to 1, while the stupid decision to give it in cash, has also given them better plasma TV and home theatre systems, and in the future it will cost us billions in dole/family benefits for all these kids when they grow to emulate their parents.

Well said there mate I agree the baby bonus was and is still a scam and the same goes for the first home buyers cash grab that both governments seem to think we need. Good to see labor is starting to put limits both programs.



But tell me you cant seriously believe Rudd has been doing a good job? And he must surely bow out knowing he has taken the title of Australia worse Prime Minister. And due to his policy's and huge debt levels we are at risk at seeing the Aussie dollar plummet back in the 50c range at the slightest hint of a European lead global recession. In times like these you do not want to be up to your eyeballs in debt.

When you have a good look and stop listening to the right wing spin they havn't really done much wrong. Everyone criticises govt when they take years to implement policy then does the same when they rush a policy through without a hundred checks and balances and find every shonky businessman is waiting to rip off the Aussie taxpayer.


Food for thought...

So, you're a sick senior citizen, and the government says there is no nursing home available for you - what do you do?

FIXED RANT


IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?

Don't really know who your having a go at but yes under the previous admin they cut spending to aged facilities so the burden fell back on the states hospital system. The Feds are rsponsible for aged care beds and have under funded it for years.




You all seem to forget this is Democracy at its finest, the assumption that the general populous is intelligent enough to make descisions and vote on who goes into power with policy made up to put them in power not neccessarily whats best for Australia...

Interest rates are on the rise, and will continue to rise due to the fact our economy is in such good shape after the GFC. With mining and resources returning our economy will continue to grow faster than the rest or the EU or USA seeing the money pouring into it with investment in the mining sector. This tax while bringing us inline with the rest of the world will slow investment with the aim of slowing the economy down and keeping interest rates down. Its not as silly as the Liberalist voters think..

Also did you actually listen to the budget reply speech... That is possibly the most idiotic and half baked thinking ever... Did they actually consult someone with a finacial education. I mean oh if we cut education this and stop the roll out of the NBN.. Come on they are going to have to do better than that if they want to get in.

I think we are currently rated as one of the best performing economies in the OECD and people here are still complaining about how bad our economy is.

We have

1 Low interest rates
2 Stable Banks
3 Low Unemployment
4 Stable Infrastructure
5 Good health care system
6 An abundance of everything we need !

Jump on a plane and have a look at some other countries in the world and you will see how good we actually have it.

As for the AUD at it's current rate it is still probably quite overvalued compared to other currencies in the world.

cheers

[HazzaHSV]

Of course, this means you will be sent to prison where you will get three meals a day, a roof over your head, central heating, and all the health care you need! New teeth - no problem. Need glasses - great. New hip, knees, kidney, lungs, heart? All covered. (And your kids can come and visit you as often as they do now).
Yep 100% true. Don't get me started on the prison/court system. Talk about wasted tax payers dollars. This country needs to take a leaf out of that Texas Governor's book who made the crims earn every cent it cost to keep them and then some (and no damn privileges like pay tv etc that they get now) . Oh but its Kev's fault, right. :rofl:

[Irish]

Yep 100% true. Don't get me started on the prison/court system. Talk about wasted tax payers dollars. This country needs to take a leaf out of that Texas Governor's book who made the crims earn every cent it cost to keep them and then some (and no damn privileges like pay tv etc that they get now) . Oh but its Kev's fault, right. :rofl:

Need to take a leaf out of Chinas book. 15c for a bullet and $100 to dig a hole, then send the family the bill.

[ebbett21]

Yep 100% true. Don't get me started on the prison/court system. Talk about wasted tax payers dollars. This country needs to take a leaf out of that Texas Governor's book who made the crims earn every cent it cost to keep them and then some (and no damn privileges like pay tv etc that they get now) . Oh but its Kev's fault, right. :rofl:

Z
NZ would have to have the most softest prison system in the world. The system is all geared up for the prisoner not the victim. Its a absolute joke, they go to prison for a rest, 3 meals a day, sit around all day watching telly, annoying the staff, free medical, free dental, dinner served to there cells, breakfast in bed, shopping list of goodies to order once a week, weekly visits, the list goes on, while the rest of the taxpayer is slogging it out in the real world these animals, useless waste of taxpayers money, arrogant, total loosers, druggies are getting it all inside, and even when they are released the government gives them benifits, and guaranted there partners are all ripping off the system on benefits..dont worry australia isnt on there own here. NZ would be better off with bringing in capital punishment for murderers, making prison a punishment not a holiday for the b@@rstards, do gooders, tree huggers, weak goverments, PC Correct clowns sit behind a desk make policies, the armed forces, the police all taken cuts to prop up the useless who dont wanna help themselves

[dvscv8]

Sorry but my opinion on the worst waste of money in recent times, is still the damn baby bonus. All it has done is allow the 'lowest socioeconomic' people to out populate the rest by 10 to 1, while the stupid decision to give it in cash, has also given them better plasma TV and home theatre systems, and in the future it will cost us billions in dole/family benefits for all these kids when they grow to emulate their parents.[/QUOTE]

I have to agree with this. It cost then and it is costing now. This is the first year that the 'Baby Bonus Kids' are at school. Kindergarten teachers are struggling becuase of a massive amount of behavioural issues and disorders associated with these kids. Look out in 10years when they have kids.

But back on topic I got a stroker assembly, heads, gaskets, studs etc @ 93c on the dollar. All up $8000 to my door and worked it out that since the drop to 80c, I saved a tune and cam.

[hsv364]

LOOKING GOOD BOYS !!


1.00 AUD = 0.951596 USD
Australia Dollars United States Dollars
1 AUD = 0.951596 USD 1 USD = 1.05087 AUD

[Tre-Cool]

yes, shame my brother owes me 6.5k or i'd be buying up big.

a nice lsx block would be a good start

[VX_INT]

I just spent 3k... just playing the waiting game now.

[stumps57L]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3066-NEW-LS1-LS2-LS3-L92-7-0L-427-Stroker-Short-Block-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eab766d42QQitemZ20044 5160770QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts

[warlobo]

I would advise haste in ordering and taking advantage of the high dollar, or transfering dollars to a visa that can be set up at any bank, you have 12mths initially to use the funds and they are stored at the rate of exchange when you transfer them.

I'm a trader and the last time our dollar hit these highs it dropped like a rock to 60c, the same is expected again, its called a double top scenario and for us traders its a fairly safe sell signal, if we make it in the next week or two, 98.5c will be the sell...

Dont believe the parity rubbish, last time it hit the high it was the eve before the GFC began in 07, and it stayed there all of a day!

Our economy might be OK however its like having the best house in a bad neighbourhood, its not going to save us and there are a couple of tough years ahead, interest rates rise just before a recession, and they are tipped to start rising again... dont believe the rubbish we will sail through again... with a hung parliment such cahs handouts and dodgy schemes (house insulation, school debarkle spending) cannot be rushed through so be careful out there and order that gear quick or transfer funds to the visa (a usa visa if you want usa bucks)... any bank will sort you out...

[brenten88]

FAST Fuel rail kit complete to fitup to standard fuel feed lines, braided crossover lines and all that, 36lbs injectors, Nick williams 92mm t/b to suite fast 92mm manifold

all this landed into australia for $1040 cant beat that price aye

[Malus]

Has anybody tried these?
2010-Camaro-SS-V8-OEM-Factory-BREMBO-Front-Brake-Kit (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-Camaro-SS-V8-OEM-Factory-BREMBO-Front-Brake-Kit-/320587129690?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aa47b635a)

I'd assume I'll only need the callipers? But @ $365AUD plus shipping would they be worth the upgrade from stock?

[hsv364]

I jumped in at 91c thinking that it peaked .....
Never mind ! Still put plenty aside :)

[mickeyrourke]

Has anybody tried these?
(link removed 'cause I don't have enough posts)

I'd assume I'll only need the callipers? But @ $365AUD plus shipping would they be worth the upgrade from stock?
Haven't tried them but I think they are definitely worth the upgrade, especially at that price. Standard Holden front brakes are not adequate for the weight of the car in my opinion.
The Camaro callipers are the same as the GXP callipers, only cheaper. Not sure why the callipers have those funny weights on them?
You will need the rotors too because they are a larger diameter than the standard Holden ones.
Plus you will need new calliper bolts as they don't seem to be supplied with that kit.
You will need new wheels off a HSV (or similar) to clear the callipers, or hubcentric spacers / wheel adaptors if you want to keep Holden wheels. If you get spacers please let us know who you got them from. Using spacers is possibly not a good idea though.
About 35Lb weight for the kit.
Given that this site sells only to US based customers you would need to go through a refreighting company like BongoUS which is quite expensive and a pain to deal with.

I am going a slightly different route - a new GXP kit from PacePerformance - more expensive parts than that kit but they ship direct. My freight cost is about $300 for air freight to an airport pickup point.
Good luck.

[VX2VESS]

Haven't tried them but I think they are definitely worth the upgrade, especially at that price. Standard Holden front brakes are not adequate for the weight of the car in my opinion.
The Camaro callipers are the same as the GXP callipers, only cheaper. Not sure why the callipers have those funny weights on them?
.
maybe someone balanced the wheels :rofl:

[Fulla]

With the dollar being high is it worth getting just general parts, aswell as performance parts? I need a new radiator for my SS, also after a set of slicks. The slicks seem a good price, not sure on delivery. I haven't checked radiator prices in aus yet, but they dont seem to expensive from the US. Edit: Will a radiator even fit my car?

Also when searching for items on speed Inc, what model car should i use, i have a VU II SS.

Thanks

[stumps57L]

With the dollar being high is it worth getting just general parts, aswell as performance parts? I need a new radiator for my SS, also after a set of slicks. The slicks seem a good price, not sure on delivery. I haven't checked radiator prices in aus yet, but they dont seem to expensive from the US. Edit: Will a radiator even fit my car?

Also when searching for items on speed Inc, what model car should i use, i have a VU II SS.

Thanks


GTO 04 same engine

[Tre-Cool]

Haven't tried them but I think they are definitely worth the upgrade, especially at that price. Standard Holden front brakes are not adequate for the weight of the car in my opinion.
The Camaro callipers are the same as the GXP callipers, only cheaper. Not sure why the callipers have those funny weights on them?
You will need the rotors too because they are a larger diameter than the standard Holden ones.
Plus you will need new calliper bolts as they don't seem to be supplied with that kit.
You will need new wheels off a HSV (or similar) to clear the callipers, or hubcentric spacers / wheel adaptors if you want to keep Holden wheels. If you get spacers please let us know who you got them from. Using spacers is possibly not a good idea though.
About 35Lb weight for the kit.
Given that this site sells only to US based customers you would need to go through a refreighting company like BongoUS which is quite expensive and a pain to deal with.

I am going a slightly different route - a new GXP kit from PacePerformance - more expensive parts than that kit but they ship direct. My freight cost is about $300 for air freight to an airport pickup point.
Good luck.
been done a few times now. i have done 2 sets at home.

just buy them. tell them to keep or throw the rotors away and just buy some dba one's locally.

[OMR346]

With the dollar being high is it worth getting just general parts, aswell as performance parts? I need a new radiator for my SS, also after a set of slicks. The slicks seem a good price, not sure on delivery. I haven't checked radiator prices in aus yet, but they dont seem to expensive from the US. Edit: Will a radiator even fit my car?

Also when searching for items on speed Inc, what model car should i use, i have a VU II SS.

Thanks

Radiators arnt that expensive here. You can get them for about $150-250, depending where you go. Freight would be more then that for a radiator from the US. I priced some ET Streets a week or so ago. The tyres them selves were cheap, but freight was a killer. It would work out around the same as getting them here. Still looking in to a few more options though.

[Fulla]

Radiators arnt that expensive here. You can get them for about $150-250, depending where you go. Freight would be more then that for a radiator from the US. I priced some ET Streets a week or so ago. The tyres them selves were cheap, but freight was a killer. It would work out around the same as getting them here. Still looking in to a few more options though.

Yea thought the radiator would be cheaper here.

Having a look at ET streets on Speed Inc, and they are cheap, gonna send an email and check postage.

[white lie]

Last time I priced them up thru Summit or Jegs, it was around $900 for 18" ET Streets delivered. You can get them on special for $800 locally, so wasn't worth it. As you say, you can get a pair cheaper than a single one locally but the freight outweighs any savings and more than doubles the cost.

Search around locally, VPW, Rocket etc, they usually pass the savings (or some of it) on when the dollar strengthens.

[OMR346]

^^^ Correct. From memory, freight was around $500, for 4 tyres. That is air mail though, and usually on my door with in a week.

[galaga]

Does anyone know a good place to look for wheels? Want an update so thought might be worthwhile looking US

[Muziiz]

with the dollar so high I ve been thinking of getting headers from the usa for my vy ss anyone know if these are the same on the pontiac gto 2004 ?

[Muziiz]

something like this ?

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-LONG-TUBE-SUS304-HEADER-EXHAUST-05-PONTIAC-GTO-LS2-/390250423893?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5adcbce655

[Muziiz]

got a set of used stoptech calipers with 2 peice rotors delivered by fedex for grand total of $900
bolted up to my vy ss using standard wheels excellant deal great stopping power .
also ordered red stuff pads at $190 delivered off ebay ...