Congrats to Keithy's_UC for getting his Sunbudgie in the Readers Cars section.
Apart from that the mag wasnt worth buying this month :(
March Street Machine Mag
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 01:11 AM
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 08:50 AM
Congrats Keith
Yeah I agree with you about this issue... not worth buying... a bit disappointing.
A waste of almost 10 bucks.
Yeah I agree with you about this issue... not worth buying... a bit disappointing.
A waste of almost 10 bucks.
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 10:21 AM
I agree , disappointing compared to the last 2 issues, more Ads than stories as usual, do we really need page after page of telephone ring tone/screensaver ads.
can't see there relivance to streetmachines??
can't see there relivance to streetmachines??
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 11:16 AM
i think my cars in there in the kandos bit...?
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 11:24 AM
it wasnt to bad.... but what can you do when you suscribe anyway!
That superbird falcon was good as was the very impressive MR HDT. I cant wait to see thta 6cyl HR in next months issue, and also the SUmmernat issue will be good!
That superbird falcon was good as was the very impressive MR HDT. I cant wait to see thta 6cyl HR in next months issue, and also the SUmmernat issue will be good!
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 05:13 PM
I intentionally don't buy street machine commodores because I have a strong dislike for them, then they go and force the magazine on me :(
It was alright when I first started reading it, it definately is selling out with all the mobile phone ads, I understand that they want money from sponsorship, but they should at least get something relevant to cars.
I still enjoy looking at all the pics of cars though, some great photos in there.
It was alright when I first started reading it, it definately is selling out with all the mobile phone ads, I understand that they want money from sponsorship, but they should at least get something relevant to cars.
I still enjoy looking at all the pics of cars though, some great photos in there.
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 02:08 AM
Thanks guys - what can i say.... AWW....!
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 10:28 AM
the best thing I think in the mag is the longbeach customs magwheel on the new parts pages at the rear.
Check them out, old school GTS rims in alloy in 17 or 18 inch. Gotta get some 17's for my ss torana, i will be emailing them for some more info so stay posted.
cheers julian
Check them out, old school GTS rims in alloy in 17 or 18 inch. Gotta get some 17's for my ss torana, i will be emailing them for some more info so stay posted.
cheers julian
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 10:42 AM
I buy street machine every month. I don't really buy to many other mags and to me its good to see a varying array of cars, street ,drag, show. If you really don't like what's in it don't buy it. Unless you subscribe you can always walk into your newsagent and have a flick through first to see if its worthy. This issue is pretty good I thought. That twin supercharged Gemini is absolutely mad. I too dislike commodores but you see so many in shows and being done up its inevitable that they will find their way into the magazine.
As I said dont like it dont buy it. Just my fiddy cents.
Cheers SUPALJ
As I said dont like it dont buy it. Just my fiddy cents.
Cheers SUPALJ
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 10:43 AM
I had a quick look at it this morning,disappointing after the last two issues.I did spot Keith's uc up the back.
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 11:36 PM
gotta love the old school gts wheels, i will also be looking into a set and that 57 was bloody hot
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Posted 24 February 2006 - 11:53 PM
I second what SUPALJ said - it's always worth a read, there's bits and pieces of everything in Street Machine - I know the cars are mainly elite, but it's great for ideas and inspiration. I think they run good tech articles (from time to time), and I always enjoy reading the regular tech columns etc, as well as catching up on the latest gossip. Awesome photos of cars and events from all over Australia, and occasionally the world. For under $10 for such a jam-packed mag, I reckon it's dirt cheap really. You don't get much for ten bucks these days. "Shed Machine" - yeah true, but still very cool!
I don't think it will be very long before all these type of mags do hit $10, and I can already hear the outcry! But won't stop me from getting it.
By the way, congrats Keithy! I noticed the car and wondered if it was you!
Cheers.
I don't think it will be very long before all these type of mags do hit $10, and I can already hear the outcry! But won't stop me from getting it.
By the way, congrats Keithy! I noticed the car and wondered if it was you!
Cheers.
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Posted 25 February 2006 - 01:02 AM
ok the price for the rims from long beach customs are
17x7 are $490 each available in 8" also
18x8 are $580 each also available in 9 and a half inch
not bad i say, for something so unique
17x7 are $490 each available in 8" also
18x8 are $580 each also available in 9 and a half inch
not bad i say, for something so unique
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Posted 25 February 2006 - 09:38 AM
I enquired about these rims at the Summernats 2006. 15 x 7 was availbale in Torana pattern. I got the impression they can be custom made to any size, stud pattern and off set.
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Posted 25 February 2006 - 10:17 AM
do the longbeach custom guys have a website?
cheers julian
cheers julian
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Posted 25 February 2006 - 02:03 PM
Not unless they have made one since Summernats. Havent seen the SM article. email is longbeachcustom AT optusnet.com.au replace AT with @
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Posted 26 February 2006 - 01:54 PM
For those that don't read SM, there is a paragraph near the front stating the torana that was stolen along with a tow truck at summernats has been recovered. Unfortunately, it became a paddock basher during it's little excursion.
Bloody scumbags.
Bloody scumbags.
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Posted 26 February 2006 - 02:06 PM
The Torana & Tow truck were stolen from a motel near the Nats and later recovered only to be stolen again from the holding yard.
Yes recovered again after the bush bashing, the tow truck still hasnt been sighted yet.
Yes recovered again after the bush bashing, the tow truck still hasnt been sighted yet.
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Posted 26 February 2006 - 07:59 PM
thought the springnats coverage was constructive
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View GaragePosted 27 February 2006 - 07:35 PM
Hi everyone
Does anyone know where in aus longbeach is located???
Do they make 16s ??
danny...
Does anyone know where in aus longbeach is located???
Do they make 16s ??
danny...
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Posted 12 March 2006 - 08:26 PM
Was pretty crap... but keiths UC looks nuts in readers car, who reackons that ford looks nUts and that 22 yr old kids ute
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 08:25 AM
WYLDLC gets a mention and a small pic in the springnats part
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 09:19 AM
Hey guys i googled longbeachcustoms and lifted this off oldholden.com
quote "G'day Everyone,
I have now gotten some pictures and more details from LongBeach Customs (Jason). They are located in Patterson Lakes in Victoria.
$495 per wheel for a 17 x 7 or 17 x 8
$545 for a 17 x 9.5
$585 for a 18 x 8
$645 for a 18 x 9.5
All 'LONGBEACH CUSTOM OLDSKOOL WHEELS' are custom built using forged alloy outer rims with T6 alloy centres. Hand built to your requirements.
Call Jason on 0425 743 829 for more details and how to order.
Cheers,
Webber" end quote
This info may or may not be correct, but if anyone wants to give it a try be my guest.
-James
quote "G'day Everyone,
I have now gotten some pictures and more details from LongBeach Customs (Jason). They are located in Patterson Lakes in Victoria.
$495 per wheel for a 17 x 7 or 17 x 8
$545 for a 17 x 9.5
$585 for a 18 x 8
$645 for a 18 x 9.5
All 'LONGBEACH CUSTOM OLDSKOOL WHEELS' are custom built using forged alloy outer rims with T6 alloy centres. Hand built to your requirements.
Call Jason on 0425 743 829 for more details and how to order.
Cheers,
Webber" end quote
This info may or may not be correct, but if anyone wants to give it a try be my guest.
-James
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Posted 13 March 2006 - 02:57 PM
if i had money i would get a set for my HQ, would look unreal with some big ass GTS Rims! Look like something from Photoshop! haha
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Posted 15 March 2006 - 11:58 AM
Not any more, the ones at Coles now are in sealed plastic bags.you can always walk into your newsagent and have a flick through first to see if its worthy.
I mainly only check out what is in the fit and fiddle anyway.
I used to buy them in the 80's and when you've seen one overdone nice car you've seen them all.
I read (here I think) that the engine work/internals were usually made up to advertise parts.
I also know one guy who runs a business who was interviewed and they edited his story and made up things that he didn't say.
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