-DAvo

Springs and Wheels SOLD

PHillips bulbs still available

also new item

Eyelids to suit Aurion, great condition, probably better than what you get them from suppliers., has been sanded smooth and then wetsanded for a glossy finish, and also heat moulded to perfectly sit on the headlight... $50.00 posted.

bump it up,

attn Aurion owners!!!---> eyelids available!!! jump in quick

see first post for current pricing.

Might as well chime in here:

Car is in dire need of a wax so I thought using the Mothers Cleaner Wax (liquid) would be a good substitute for removing unwanted watermarks + putting a layer of wax on at the same time (something Meguiars M26 Liquid and M26 Paste won't do).

While it's good at removing light imperfections (it removed all the watermarks unable to removed by washing) I was disappointed with the lustre + depth of the paint colour which the Cleaner Wax left behind. Compared to the Meguiars M26 and Gold Class waxes, it was dull.

I am sure it will protect your car as any wax will, don't use this product as a shortcut when looking for a showroom shine.

Hey Andrew, i would highly recommend autoglym Super Resin Polish as a all in one product... easy to use, and stunning results.. follow it up with AutoGlym Extra gloss protection and be prepared for some serious gloss.

ive recently moved away from meguiars waxes, as ive found that Extra Gloss protection simply outlasts, and outshines Meguiars NXT 2.0, Gold class plus, AND M26... and when used after super resin polish, gives the paint a very very glossy/wet look, even on white! plus the EGP has the advantage of not having any cleaners of any kind, so you can effectivly "layer" it, to satisfy your OCD :P

still havent found anything which works as well as M205, and Ultimate compound.. so will be sticking with those for paint correction...

Washed, wiped down with isopropyl, applied auto glym super resin polish, and topped with extra gloss protection. All nice and glossy :)

Also booked her in for her next big mod :) :)

No one really told me about this <_<

yeah i did post on the sidebar on this site but yeah.. its all good, wasnt a huge turn out anyway..

and we're trying to sort out a bigger, more organized cruise in the next few months???

IMO, it would look better in black, to break up the colour, it would just look better from an aesthetic point of view, otherwise I think it'd be too much white, but good luck with which ever you decide, I'm sure it'll look great B)

well speaking of having it all black....

again not too sure if i like it...

They look great, they match the front lip, what happened to the grille you have in your sig? I think that looks better

taken it off to get it painted.. still deciding on colour... thinking all black or white...

Fitted eyelids after months of procrastination... 50/50 on the look *sigh*

Colour coded?

yeah colour coded

any thoughts??

Fitted eyelids after months of procrastination... 50/50 on the look *sigh*

This may be completly stupid, but have you checked that the wheel spanner and/or tool kit are secure? Ive had mine rattle loose a few times and it made an annoying sound inside the car... Just a thought, ignore this post if its the wrong type of sound.

yeah still going ahead, hope to see some people out there! :)

bump

retro: autopro innaloo is on scarb beach road, pretty much opposite the greater union cinemas..

ok how about we make it the tuesday evening then...

tuesday 15th feb

start location

auto pro innaloo 8:30pm

hang around there, take some photos and then a drive down to south perth (park under the bridge where we always meet up)

stop there and chat more and take more photos...

depending on what time we hang around till then, we can discuss other possible routes from south perth... maybe heading to the tunnel?

let me know what you guys think.

cheers

Dave

post a cleaning ritual?

what LSP are you using?

Cleaning ritual, is nowhere near as comprehensive as yours, Dave.

All i do is wash and then wax, everytime,

I have yet to try Gold Class Wax (Carnauba Plus)

I use Soft Wash Gel, Gold Class Wash, Ultimate Wash & Wax interchangeably.

The car is usually waxed with Deep Crystal® System Carnauba Wax or Ultimate Quik Wax

Sometimes the car is polished with Show Car Glaze, i do use a lot of other Meguiar's products and a few Mother's Products, when needed.

This is what i will stick with for now:

Soft Wash Gel followed by Deep Crystal System Carnauba Wax

OR

Gold Class Wash followed by Gold Class Wax

OR (time restricted)

Ultimate Wash & Wax followed by Ultimate Quik WaxFYI: Ultimate Quik Wax is suprisingly very good for a spray wax.

So LSP is usually MDCSCW, but i will intermittently use MGCW, MUQW, MNXT, MDCWL, and will later try MoRSW.

I'm waiting to try MULW, and METS.

you're on a winner there... ultimate quik wax has a permanent place in my weekly washing ritual.

ive started using a few autoglym products of late and i must say im very impressed...

im starting to work in autoglym super resin polish and auto glym extra gloss protection into my cleaning schedules....

from what ive found so far, the extra gloss protection is so much more resistant and glossier than nxt 2.0.. althou it is harder to remove if not applied correctly... has a very watery texture and is very much a "pure sealant"... which requires at least 1 hour cure time before buffing off... but id say the results are worth it..

something to keep in mind when you look for a LSP next time anyway ;)

keep up the updates mate :) love this car

very nice mate,

post a cleaning ritual?

what LSP are you using?

:)

Shud've made it on Valentine's day. I would turn out if I were in W.A.

But tuesday..? Really? Expecting lots of pics Dave.. xD :D

oops, sorry guys it slipped my mind that it was so close to v-day.. im ok to make it later in the week if that works better? wednesday better for you guys?

vick, you gonna be in town??? would be great to meet up!

looks fantasic mate!

come out to the perth meet up and let me get some photos of this beaut

this is definately NOT a aurion only cruise.. its for anyone who waNTS to rock up. toyota or even non toyotas.. as long as you love your car, and are a friendly personality. you are more than welcome :) for you regulars, make the effort to get out to it. will be great tp catch up after the new years....

lets get some confirmed numbers

Date: Tuesday 15th Febuary

Time: approx 8pm?

Place: TBA, somewhere condusive to good photos.

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1. -DAvo (white aurion)

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another vote for the mb quart speakers.. running their reference series speakers in my aurion and the sound is amazing. (powered by alpine amps)

whatever speaker you go for, make sure you get some dynamat sound deadener

yeah im keen..

see this thread...

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31420

ok well there has been a bit of interest of late regarding a meet up.. and it all just seems a lot of talk so here we go

lets organise a meet up/catch up/photoshoot/possibly drive???

as you perthies are aware.. im pretty ******* at organising acctual "cruises" so i think this will be more of a "park/meet/talk/take some piccies and then maybe drive to another location and do it all over again."

please register your interest here

im thinking

the week after next... tues or wed night.

ok so lets get the ball rolling!

all toyota models welcome and non toyotas as well. its a social thang!! :)

yeah im keen on a perth toyota meet... althou i suck at organising them.. only ever do photoshoots :S

Thats ok mate we wont hold that against you Ducktail = boot lip and the camry one should fit. Look at some of the members rides you will find some pics, want to get one my self down the track think they look better than sportivo kind on non sport models.

just to clarify,

the bootlip spoiler for the australian camry WILL NOT fit our aurions.. the design of the boot is different..

your best option would be to contact r-style racing in thailand and order one from them... just also be aware, that i would strongly recommend, when installing to use sikaflex as well as the provided double sided tape to ensure a strong bond... if it wasnt for the sikaflex i used when installing mine, my spoiler would probably be laying on the side of the road a long time ago.

yes i agree :P i've only ever organised photoshoots.. maybe its time for a bit of a mix up? :P

Meguiars all the way. even though its pricy, you get what you pay.

Hi akuma, which are the basic items of Meguiars should I buy?

if you have nothing at the moment and want to set yourself up... then depending on your clearcoat condition...

(IF you clearcoat is in good condition ie. not many major swirls, or scratches)

- Meguiars Gold class wash or Meguiars Ultimate wash and wax

- Meguiars Quik Clay kit

- im going to be controversial and recommend Mothers Step 2 sealer and glaze.. this product is just awsome on good to very good paint work

- Meguiars Nxt 2.0 wax or Gold class plus wax

- Meguiars Ultimate Quick WAX for maintaining your finish...

- good quality chamois/microfibre cloths and also a good quality wash mitt..

if your car surface has a fair few swirls and scratches, then you may need to look into products like SwirlX, ultimate compound etc etc... this can get a bit tricky if you have never done it before.. and i would encourage you to visit the meguiars online forum or even look up meguiars usa on youtube to see how their paint correction products work. just remember always use the least aggressive product first, and work your way up as you need...

hope this helps.

both DJOKR and myself have run the 17inch kappa wheels on our aurion at one point. no problems at all. well done on the choice. the kappas are awsome wheels!