4WD Modifications Archives - Power Curve Performance

SHOCK ABSORBER MEASUREMENT

April 20, 2020

SHOCK ABSORBER MEASUREMENT The correct measurement of your shocks is important to allow full flex and reduce damage to the shocks. In order to get the proper lengths it is vital that you flex the vehicle to maximum articulation, which may require the removal of the factory shocks. The picture below gives an indication of what is needed to get a correct measurement. If you do not have access to a ramp as in the picture you can also use any incline that allows you to reach maximum articulation. There are two different types of mountings on shocks. The first type is eye mount. All eye type shock ends are measured from the centre of the eye where the bolt...

Don’t be a sheep

February 21, 2020

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What do sheep and modified vehicle have to do with each other you ask? Word of mouth is a great asset for Power Curve Performance and it creates us a steady work flow. This being said we often run across a common issue. People sitting around the camp fire or having a beer with a mate hearing of the great upgrades of work they have done on their vehicle. As we see time and time again very rarely does one size fit all. When looking at upgrading your vehicle there are a lot of things to take into mind when talking to your mechanic or sales person. Why do I want to upgrade? Looking to upgrade your vehicle think about...

LOVELLS GVM UPGRADE SUITABLE FOR FORD RANGER PXII/MAZDA BT-50 4X4 1/12 ON 3500KG (OE 3200KG) POST REGISTRATION

February 18, 2020

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LOVELLS GVM UPGRADE SUITABLE FOR FORD RANGER PXII/MAZDA BT-50 4X4 1/12 ON 3500KG (OE 3200KG) POST REGISTRATION The usable payload of many 4X4 vehicles today is minimal. Additional basic optional equipment and two or three adult male occupants will bring the vehicle close to its legal maximum weight (GVM) in many cases. Add long range fuel tanks, bull bars, winches, side steps, roof racks, recovery gear and a payload of camping equipment or an industrial type custom body and the vehicle will ultimately exceed the Original Equipment allowable Gross Vehicle Mass. Original Equipment suspension is designed for comfort above all other considerations, thus load carrying and performance can be compromised. Whereas, Lovells design suspension systems with matched components...

Update PCP Suspension

November 4, 2019

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There is so much happening here at Power Curve Performance. We are constantly looking for new products and services that we can bring to our clients to assist in meeting your vehicle needs. You may of noticed a new payer to the team of suspension in the PCP suspension news feeds, Lovells. Update PCP Suspension Whats going on? Are you ditching Superior Engineering? We have been asked what this means for the reputation and our relationship with the team at Superior Engineering. Well to put your mind at ease it means absolutely nothing. What both Superior Engineering and Power Curve Performance can offer with some superior and lovells suspension is pre purchase upgrades. Due to the amazing range of 4wd...

LED headlight conversion

November 4, 2019

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Sometimes the best information out there is by the team that actually provide the product. So we have just copied and pasted this great article by STEDI with a few of their other LED headlight conversion Blogs for your information. If you would like any assistance installing these to your vehicle we can assist you inhouse at Power Curve Performance. Upgrading your headlights on your vehicle can sometimes be more work than initially thought if you don't have all the information ready which is why we have set up this guide to help select the right LED Conversion for your cars headlights as well as follow up posts that will give you more in-depth instructions relating to CANBUS, installation, special...

STEDI TYPE X

November 4, 2019

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Our Stedi Type X Over the years we have seen many spot lights on 4x4 and trucks. To date the Stedi Type X have been our favorite. Every year we work with the pre and post services for the tourers heading to cape york. This year our customer Troy with his 200 series has headed to the cape twice with his Stedi Type X. On both trips the Stedi have been the only lights to leave in the same conditions apart from losing a cover. While the other vehicles came back with broken mounts and lights missing the Stedi Type X have stood the test of the trips and all of the inbetween trips. So much so that we have...

Direction-Plus PreLine – how it works

January 22, 2019

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| Categories: 4WD Modifications, Colorado, DMAX, Hilux, Isuzu, Landcruiser, Mitsubishi, Navara, Nissan, Pajero, Servicing, Towing, Toyota

Jump on any facebook group or forum and at some point, you will hear someone ask about an additional fuel filter. Power Curve Performance requires a system that is also able to work alongside our engine performance upgrades. Setting a standard of performance is not just a fast car it is a vehicle that consistently performs. For this reason, we use Direction-Plus PreLine - how it works and an explanation of the dual layer media that is at the heart of why it is so effective separating water. In the early years of mechanics, a technician is educated about the components of diesel and its tendency to attract water. Additionally, many Power Curve Performance clients are looking to upgrade or create reliability...

2017 Ford Ranger ECU Tune

October 31, 2018

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| Categories: 4WD Modifications, ECU Tuning, Ford, Ranger

Young couple travelled from Morayfield for their 2017 Ford Ranger ECU Tune and direction plus catch can installation. Soon to travel north to 4 Rocks Yeppoon a location Patrick knows well having had gone to school locally. 5 Rocks is a beach known for its amazing views and lush beaches. Just as much known for finding the unsuspecting 4x4 owner in a sticky situation in the soft beach sand. Mikael has a lot more trips planned for the 2017 Ford Ranger living in such a great area with close location to Fraiser Island, Double Island and amazing forest national parks. 2017 Ford Ranger ECU Tune is designed for down low torque and reduction of turbo lag. This has been achieved...

79 Series Coil Conversion

October 29, 2018

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| Categories: 4WD Modifications, conversions, Landcruiser, Suspension, Toyota

Brand new off the show room floor. 79 Series Land cruiser into the Power Curve Performance work shop for a Superior Engineering Coil Conversion and 2" Suspension kit. Convert your leaf sprung Landcruiser 79 Series Dual Cab to a more compliant ride and better handling both on and offroad with one of our Superior Engineering Coil Conversion Kits, designed, tested and manufactured in Brisbane to suit all Australian conditions. The kit is supplied with everything you need to convert your vehicle from leaves to coils, all brackets , mounts ,coils, shocks, control arms, brake lines as well. The NCOP VSB pre-approval paperwork is also supplied, so you can legally have the Coil suspension fitted and approved on your vehicle. The...

2006 ZD30 ECU Tune

October 29, 2018

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| Categories: 4WD Modifications, ECU Tuning, Nissan, Patrol

Todays 2006 ZD30 ECU Tune comes to Power Curve Performance from Brisbane. Making the journey to our Nambour Sunshine Coast location for the power upgrade. The vehicle has been upgraded substantially with an exhaust, upgraded intercooler, catch can and more. The vehicle not only underpowered and experiencing limp mode. Limp mode is best described as a state a vehicle turns to so you can safely get home if the ECU believes there is an issue with the way it runs. Limp mode or get home mode is common in un ECU Tuned Nissan Patrol zd30 4x4s. Limp mode fault creates an unreliable outcome for the owner. 2006 ZD30 ECU Tune Power Curve Performance resolves the power frustration of the 2006 ZD30 with...