Low Flight
@loflyt.bsky.social
Analyst, Aussie, car nerd, dad.
I like engineering, electronica, occasional harsh language. Heavy Industry and complex system Asset Management. Regular smart ass. If you can take my comment two ways, assume the nice way first.
I like engineering, electronica, occasional harsh language. Heavy Industry and complex system Asset Management. Regular smart ass. If you can take my comment two ways, assume the nice way first.
Vaguely related, an old Navy buddy of mine has a dark green 5.0 statesman in his secret stash (covered bottom right). It's riddled with motor parts for a VN Group A SS that he got from his mum who used to run an auto parts business. Also I'm this pic LC GTR XU1 and LX SS, and Sandman pano.
December 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Vaguely related, an old Navy buddy of mine has a dark green 5.0 statesman in his secret stash (covered bottom right). It's riddled with motor parts for a VN Group A SS that he got from his mum who used to run an auto parts business. Also I'm this pic LC GTR XU1 and LX SS, and Sandman pano.
VT? I don't remember VS having the same wheels. If they are staggered, I think it has to do with the weird hubs or clearance on the IRS. I vaguely recall the only OEM wheels I could fit on my VPII Calais were the VR Clubsport 17s. The guy I sold it to, painted it matte black and fitted them.
December 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
VT? I don't remember VS having the same wheels. If they are staggered, I think it has to do with the weird hubs or clearance on the IRS. I vaguely recall the only OEM wheels I could fit on my VPII Calais were the VR Clubsport 17s. The guy I sold it to, painted it matte black and fitted them.
We can't tell if you have a real face 😂
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We can't tell if you have a real face 😂
December 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Is cars and coffee considered cheating for #weirdcarbs ?
December 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Is cars and coffee considered cheating for #weirdcarbs ?
November 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Who doesn't live the happy tune of a cranky rotary?
Fat Ass RX3 brapping along on a sunny highway.
#weirdcarbs
Fat Ass RX3 brapping along on a sunny highway.
#weirdcarbs
November 19, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Who doesn't live the happy tune of a cranky rotary?
Fat Ass RX3 brapping along on a sunny highway.
#weirdcarbs
Fat Ass RX3 brapping along on a sunny highway.
#weirdcarbs
Honestly, it's getting worse. I had Gr0nk praising me for forcing it to continually revise a wildly inaccurate estimate. Then there was this little gem today...
November 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Honestly, it's getting worse. I had Gr0nk praising me for forcing it to continually revise a wildly inaccurate estimate. Then there was this little gem today...
There used to be a local one (early 70s model) but I haven't seen it for years. Any idea how old the one you spotted was? I thought we may have assembled CKDs here like we did with Plymouths and Pontiacs, but it was actually the other way around. Our Falcon CKDs went to SAf #weirdcarbs
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There used to be a local one (early 70s model) but I haven't seen it for years. Any idea how old the one you spotted was? I thought we may have assembled CKDs here like we did with Plymouths and Pontiacs, but it was actually the other way around. Our Falcon CKDs went to SAf #weirdcarbs
Though not a #weirdcarbs for Oz, I thought y'all other folks may be interested in seeing the Kia Tasman in the wild. I took the XPro top spec to Noosa North Shore this weekend. Obviously untroubled by normal beach running, overall remarkably comfortable and competent. Would own.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Though not a #weirdcarbs for Oz, I thought y'all other folks may be interested in seeing the Kia Tasman in the wild. I took the XPro top spec to Noosa North Shore this weekend. Obviously untroubled by normal beach running, overall remarkably comfortable and competent. Would own.
#weirdcarbs Giant killer (as in killer thereof, not a giant size killer...) You know what I mean. Holden Torana
October 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
#weirdcarbs Giant killer (as in killer thereof, not a giant size killer...) You know what I mean. Holden Torana
Apparently, I missed a few #weirdcarbs 1967 HR Holden Ute
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Apparently, I missed a few #weirdcarbs 1967 HR Holden Ute
Falcon panel van with dodgy front clip: approved ✅
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Falcon panel van with dodgy front clip: approved ✅
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
The holiest of grails: Holden SSV Special Edition essentially disposed of the left over Pontiac G8 bits after GM went bust and took poncho out for a walk to the top paddock. Yes, there was a sedan(of course) a ute (a la G8ST) and this delicious V8 RWD wagon #weirdcarbs
October 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The holiest of grails: Holden SSV Special Edition essentially disposed of the left over Pontiac G8 bits after GM went bust and took poncho out for a walk to the top paddock. Yes, there was a sedan(of course) a ute (a la G8ST) and this delicious V8 RWD wagon #weirdcarbs
Technically still #weirdcarbs because apparently behind the custom bobblehead of me that my son got me for Father's Day, is my Holden Commodore/Opel Insignia/schnell katze. At least they got the outfit right. 😁 Other references are provided below...
September 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Technically still #weirdcarbs because apparently behind the custom bobblehead of me that my son got me for Father's Day, is my Holden Commodore/Opel Insignia/schnell katze. At least they got the outfit right. 😁 Other references are provided below...
What would normally be a regular spotto, is something far more interesting. The last gasp of Ford Australia. With 183kw (245hp)
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per tonne.
Officially 325kw (435hp)/ 576nm (425lbf ft) with 370 (496hp)/650 (480) 10 sec overboost.
The FG X XR6 Sprint.
Sorry for the potato quality 😬
#weirdcarbs
.
.
per tonne.
Officially 325kw (435hp)/ 576nm (425lbf ft) with 370 (496hp)/650 (480) 10 sec overboost.
The FG X XR6 Sprint.
Sorry for the potato quality 😬
#weirdcarbs
September 8, 2025 at 1:51 AM
What would normally be a regular spotto, is something far more interesting. The last gasp of Ford Australia. With 183kw (245hp)
.
.
per tonne.
Officially 325kw (435hp)/ 576nm (425lbf ft) with 370 (496hp)/650 (480) 10 sec overboost.
The FG X XR6 Sprint.
Sorry for the potato quality 😬
#weirdcarbs
.
.
per tonne.
Officially 325kw (435hp)/ 576nm (425lbf ft) with 370 (496hp)/650 (480) 10 sec overboost.
The FG X XR6 Sprint.
Sorry for the potato quality 😬
#weirdcarbs
Some rarified hotness from Malaysia based Lebanese Australian Khouri brothers' specialist, Bufori Motors. Well done to the team. #weirdcarbs bufori.com/cs-new/
August 28, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Some rarified hotness from Malaysia based Lebanese Australian Khouri brothers' specialist, Bufori Motors. Well done to the team. #weirdcarbs bufori.com/cs-new/
Bonus: This trend continued, eventually becoming a faux flex on Commodores, even adorning the puny 3.0V6.
A piece of lore ironically diluted by those thinking they're playing along. #weirdcarbs
A piece of lore ironically diluted by those thinking they're playing along. #weirdcarbs
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Bonus: This trend continued, eventually becoming a faux flex on Commodores, even adorning the puny 3.0V6.
A piece of lore ironically diluted by those thinking they're playing along. #weirdcarbs
A piece of lore ironically diluted by those thinking they're playing along. #weirdcarbs
Back in ye olden days, you could option a 350 Chevrolet small block in Holden's, such as the Statesman, below. As this was bigger than the local Holden 253 and 308 engines, people would put the Chevy bowtie on the grille, denoting it's place in the cubic inch pecking order.
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
August 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Back in ye olden days, you could option a 350 Chevrolet small block in Holden's, such as the Statesman, below. As this was bigger than the local Holden 253 and 308 engines, people would put the Chevy bowtie on the grille, denoting it's place in the cubic inch pecking order.
#weirdcarbs
#weirdcarbs
I can't recall if I've shared this local on #weirdcarbs A Holden 48-215 based panel van allegedly one of three built before three panel van became a thing with the FJ I think around 1951. Either way, it's rare AF, and it's good to see he's had it resprayed.
August 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
I can't recall if I've shared this local on #weirdcarbs A Holden 48-215 based panel van allegedly one of three built before three panel van became a thing with the FJ I think around 1951. Either way, it's rare AF, and it's good to see he's had it resprayed.
Random flick through the phone for something vaguely interesting... #bingo have I already posted this? #weirdcarbs
August 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Random flick through the phone for something vaguely interesting... #bingo have I already posted this? #weirdcarbs
Never has there been a car that I hated so much at release, but now love seeing in the wild. AU Falcon XR6 #WEIRDCARBS
August 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Never has there been a car that I hated so much at release, but now love seeing in the wild. AU Falcon XR6 #WEIRDCARBS
I'll just leave this here... #weircarbs until I figure out why I can't post videos.
August 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'll just leave this here... #weircarbs until I figure out why I can't post videos.