Cars can be complex beings, so we’ve whipped together a stack of ‘how-to’ guides to help you find a step-by-step procedure for just about any task. Identifying engines, strapping a car down on a trailer, welding, panel work, setting up suspension, sizing up wheels and loads more – so check it out!
Tech: The art of tapping threads
Tapping threads requires precise tools and careful technique. Here’s what you need to know to avoid breaking taps or causing damage
How to repair your car’s rusty floors
Your car’s floor is a structural component. Here’s the proper fix for a nasty case of rot
How to repair a faulty wiper system
Why do wipers only fail on a rainy night? Because that’s when you use them. If you’ve neglected your motor, here’s the fix
Video: How to install a Haltech Nexus R5 VCU
Scotty shows us the ins and outs of installing a Haltech Nexus R5 into our Drag Challenge-spec, twin-turbo VS Commodore ute
How to rebuild a Trimatic Holden three-speed auto transmission
Despite rumours of trauma, a well-built Trimatic can handle a bit more grunt
Tech: how to treat and prevent rust
Just about any part of your car can suffer from rust. But you can treat it, cure it and prevent it with a little effort
How to swap an LS1 into your HQ-WB Holden
How to get an LS into your Kingswood in 21 easy-to-follow steps
Tech: how to repair a rusty fuel tank
Your streeter enjoys drinking from a rusty tin even less than you do. It’s time to fix the fuel tank
Tech: Breakdown Basics
Has your broken-down ride got you hot under the collar? Here are a few tips to help get your car charged, cool and back on the road
The benefits of stripping paint by soda blasting
Take several kilos of baking soda and throw it at your car. Really hard. It’ll take the paint clean off. You think we’re kidding?
Fitting airbag suspension to your street machine
Modern, computer-controlled airbags aren’t just for the low ‘n’ slow crew. Here’s what’s involved in fitting airbag suspension to your car
Tech: How to delete badges and external trim
How to delete badges and decorative trim for a clean, smooth look
Tech: making your own 200-series braided lines and fittings
Carnage chieftain Scotty Taylor gives us the lowdown on using 200-series Proflow lines and fittings
Race safety: How to prepare your car before you head to the track
Arby provides some pointers for readying your race car for a tech inspection
Upgrading your wheels – what you need to know
Upgrading your car’s wheels is one of the simplest ways to improve looks and performance, but do your homework first
How to rebuild your engine
Grenaded your motor? This is how you rebuild it
The basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
Bog filler tips part two – how to apply
In part one we looked at the types of bog available. This month we focus on how to apply them
Bog filler tips part one – different types and when to use them
There are different kinds of bog for different tasks. Here’s what they’re made of and when to use them
How to set up your shed to build a project car
Set up your shed to tackle a project-car build without wasting money