Category: 4WD & Touring

Pajero for touring

Preparing a Prado for Touring: Preventative Maintenance Before the Next Big Trip

Planning a big trip in a 4WD is about much more than deciding where you’re going, packing the vehicle and filling the tank. When you’re relying on your vehicle to take you away from home, potentially towing or travelling through areas where mechanical support isn’t readily available, preparation becomes a big part of the trip itself. For Mark, that meant getting his Prado up to date before heading away and

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70 series Bendix Ultimate 4WD Electric Secondary Park Brake

Elevate Your 70 Series LandCruiser Adventure: Introducing Bendix Ultimate 4WD Electric Secondary Park Brake at Power Curve Automotive

ATTENTION all 70 Series LandCruiser Drivers! Are you the proud owner of a 70 Series LandCruiser? If so, you’re likely familiar with the frustrations of dealing with the factory park brake system. But fear not – Power Curve Automotive is here to revolutionise your off-road experience with the Bendix Ultimate 4WD Electric Secondary Park Brake. Specifically engineered for the unique needs of 70 Series Land Cruiser drivers, this innovative park

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BUNYA MOUNTAINS

Bunya Mountains Adventures, Tips and Tricks!

Come along on Emmas weekend adventure Traveling Australia and seeing all of the little unlisted places has become a passion for me in my life. Living and growing up on the Sunshine Coast has provided me with an opportunity to see and thrive in an environment that is exciting and forever changing.  The Sunshine Coast offers so many sights and locations that can fill each and every weekend with thrill

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PIAK BULLBAR

Enhance Your Drive: The Power of PIAK Bullbars for Your 2022 Isuzu DMAX

Welcome to Power Curve Automotive, your trusted partner in elevating your driving experience. Today, we’re diving into the world of bullbars and why they’re a must have addition for your Isuzu DMAX. From enhanced protection to rugged aesthetics, discover how the PIAK Bullbar can transform your vehicle into the ultimate driving machine. When it comes to equipping your vehicle for the road ahead, safety should always be a top priority.

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2021 Isuzu DMAX

Enhancing Performance: Power Curve Automotive’s Upgrades for the 2021 Isuzu DMAX

At Power Curve Automotive, we are dedicated to pushing the limits of automotive performance while ensuring the utmost reliability and safety for our customers. Today, we’re excited to share the story of our latest project: a 2021 Isuzu DMAX, where we’ve unleashed its true potential through a series of upgrades tailored to enhance both its capabilities and aesthetics. The 2021 Isuzu DMAX is already a formidable machine straight off the

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The Art of Camping Preparation: Save Time and Disappointment on Your Next Trip

Picture this: You’re standing in the middle of a picturesque forest, the sun is setting, and you can’t wait to start your camping adventure. But wait, you’ve run out of gas, can’t find matches, and forgot to pack your favorite tea and beer. Not to mention, your car or caravan hasn’t been given the attention it needs for a smooth journey. Sounds familiar? Camping is all about unplugging and enjoying

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Camping Hacks: Sunshine Coast’s Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Outdoor Adventures

Imagine being surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sunshine Coast, the sun gently setting on the horizon, and the comforting warmth of a campfire crackling nearby. Camping on the Sunshine Coast is undoubtedly a remarkable experience, offering you a chance to reconnect with nature, unwind from the daily grind, and create lifelong memories with friends and family. However, as idyllic as it may sound, camping does come with its

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Sunshine Coast

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling Etiquette, Overtaking, and Dirt Road Driving on the Sunshine Coast

Welcome to the stunning Sunshine Coast, where the sun-kissed beaches meet the lush hinterlands, and the camping adventures are boundless. If you’re a camping enthusiast on the Sunshine Coast, you know that hitting the road and exploring nature’s wonders is a way of life. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s no better way to explore this beautiful region than by towing your camping gear along. In this comprehensive

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Preparing your Vehicle for Holiday Travel

Preparing Your Vehicle for Holiday Travel: A Guide from Power Curve Automotive

Preparing your Vehicle for Holiday Travel!The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means hitting the road to visit loved ones, explore new places, or simply enjoy a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re planning a short getaway or an extended road trip over the Christmas break, ensuring your vehicle is in top condition is essential for a safe and stress-free journey. At Power Curve Automotive, located in Nambour, we

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Upgrade Your Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series with a 3.5″ DPF Back Exhaust

When it comes to adventure and off-road capabilities, the Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series stands as a legend among SUVs and wagons. This robust and reliable vehicle has conquered terrains around the world, proving its mettle time and again. However, if you’re a Landcruiser owner looking to enhance both performance and the signature Landcruiser growl, Power Curve Automotive has the perfect solution for you – the 3.5″ DPF Back Exhaust. In

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Unleash Your Off-Road Adventures with Essential Accessories: Long Range Tanks, Runva 11xp Winches, and Blackhawk Breathers

Embarking on long range touring adventures requires careful planning and the right set of accessories to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey. At Power Curve Automotive in Burnside, Nambour, Queensland, we understand the importance of equipping your vehicle with top quality components that enhance performance and provide peace of mind in remote areas. Join us as we explore three essential accessories for long-range touring: long-range tanks, Runva 11xp winches, and

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200 series intercooler fan upgrade, power curve performance

200 Series LandCruiser Intercooler Fan Upgrade

200 Series LandCruiser Intercooler Fan upgrade has proven to be a viable upgrade for the big powered V8 turbo diesel, standard and upgraded.  Power Curve Automotives reputation for reliable diesel dyno tuning for touring 200 Series LandCruisers is a trait we are proud of.  This made us question the viability of adding an intercooler fan upgrade to the 200 Series LandCruiser.  Power Curve clients mostly travel and tour with their

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Offroad Animal Bullbar & Runva Winch

Offroad Animal Bullbar & Runva Winch

In the year it is 2021 part availability is providing a few challenges.  When Adam contacted me in regards to upgrading his 2020 200 series GX Landcruiser with a winch and bull bar, I didn’t have high hopes of a speedy installation.  We were able to source both the offroad animal bullbar & runva winch in a more than the acceptable time frame for Adam. Adams 200 series GX LandCruiser

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who to camp with

Who to camp with

When it comes to planning for a weekend camp trip the question of who to camp with is often a simple question that we forget to ask ourselves. By the time you finally decide you want to go and have the time to actually go, around the busy hectic lifestyles we all live. Then planning where you are going to go, who to go with isn’t usually something you end

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camping hacks

Kinbombi Falls

Driving out of work with the family and van in tow after 5pm on a Friday afternoon. That is how we like to finish the week at Power Curve Automotive. We met up with Ryan and Mason at the new puma truck stop on the highway north of Power Curve Automotive. The new puma truck stop is very easy to jump in and off the highway with a large van

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Colorado Big Boy Intercooler, ECU Tune, Legendex, Diesel, Diesel Service, sunshine coast, Nambour, diesel exhausts

Colorado Intercooler Upgrade

An Intercooler upgrade has been on the cards for some time for this Colorado.  We sae this Colorado in for a diesel performance ECU Tune.  The next upgrade on the dream list was the Lexendex Colorado Intercooler Upgrade.  Just prior to Christmas the standard factory Colorado Intercooler split and failed, something not uncommon in Holden Colorados and other factory intercoolers in makes and models. Waiting to upgrade is an easy

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Legendex Toyota Prado exhaust, Power Curve Performance

Toyota Prado Exhaust

The Toyota Prado is one of the most popular family wagons on the market.  With their large space and design, they are perfect for everyday school and footy runs as well as a weekend away camping on the beach.  Combined with a diesel ECU Tune and a Legendex exhaust the Toyota Prado is the perfect family car.  These Toyotas are more than capable of towing a camper trailer packed with

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ECU Tune, Toyota, Hilux, family, Trip Hilux, Power Curve Performance, suspension, cape trip

Trip Hilux

You would think Emmas Mum and Dad naturally would be Power Curve Automotives biggest fans and loyal customers.  Well like most family working on your own families cars can be one of the hardest gigs in town.  When we started Power Curve Automotive they bought their cars in for a service.  I really did not expect them to keep coming back.  They had been to the same mechanic in their

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Booloumba creek, sunshine coast, camping, destinations, off road, 4x4, power curve performance

Booloumba Creek

Boolumba Creek is yet another of the Sunshine Coast local treasures.  Located just minutes out of the tourist attraction of Kenilworth and its many highlights. The newly reinvented Kenilworth Bakery. Kenilworth cheese factory. Abundant national parks and 4wd adventure tracks. Unique speciality small business stores. Kenilworth is a small country town destination with many beautiful and breathtaking attractions.   Booloumba Creek   Power Curve Automotive est 2013 goal and aim is

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Combined Coastal Car Club Car Show, charger, dukes of hazzard, general, power curve performance, sunshine coast dyno tuning, car show, classic cars, nambour mechanic, dyno tune, carbie tune

Combined Coastal Car Club Car Show

Combined Coastal Car Club Car Show Combined Coastal Car Club Car Show 2017 was a spectacular event.  The rain and floods knew there was no stopping the annual event clearing the skies for the day.  By 10:30am the organiser announced over 100 classic cars had entered with more on their way.  The spectators eager to see the best Cooroy had to offer trudged through the water and mud with no

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Cania George Big 4, Legendex Off-Road-Armour – Rock-Sliders, ECU tune, sunshine coast dyno tuning, power curve performance, Nambour mechanical, 4wd upgrades modification, turbo upgrades, injector upgrades, duramax conversions, nissan tune, ECU Tune, Diesel Tune, Duramax, Allison six speed auto installations

Cania Gorge Big 4

Cania Gorge Big 4 Cania Gorge Big 4 is located about an hours drive from the township of Monto.  Over the Queens Birthday long weekend, the Power Curve Automotive team took the Ford Ranger on a journey to Central QLD.  Monto has a long history for the family as we have lived in the area for a vast period of both of our lives.  Cania Gorge Big 4 is a

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4wd upgrades, power curve performance, 4wd action, legendex, ecu tuning, diesel power upgrades, diesel chip tuning, Duramax, Allison six speed auto installations

4WD Action – Get more power from your diesel

4WD Action – Get more power from your diesel 4WD Action – Get more power from your diesel article this month is an interesting read. It raises a few good points in relation to diesel power performance. Don’t put up with sluggish performance in an age where the aftermarket industry is teeming with fantastic products. The quest for more power, off road down low torque and towing power is a

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family camping, sunshine coast, sunshine coast dyno tuning, sunshine coast dyno tuning, power curve performance, Nambour mechanical, 4wd upgrades modification, turbo upgrades, injector upgrades, duramax conversions, nissan tune, ECU Tune, Diesel Tune

Cob and Co Nine Mile

South of Gympie and just off from the famous Matilda servo sits a new family camping gem. Power Curve Automotive is a proud family business husband, wife, two primary children and the much loved Sally labrador. Cob and Co are the perfect family camping getaway for our family. Best known to families all over the Sunshine Coast as the camping destination you will have to enforce the home by dark

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sunshine coast dyno tuning, power curve performance, Nambour mechanical, 4wd upgrades modification, turbo upgrades, injector upgrades, duramax conversions, nissan tune, ECU Tune, Diesel Tune

Borumba Dam Family Camping

Borumba Dam is the perfect location for a family camping trip. We are back at work feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after our weekend away. Located just a short drive from Imbil and just over an hours drive from Power Curve Automotive, it is a perfect destination for the family campers. Lake Borumba or Borumba dam is a part of Yabba Creek and at full capacity holds 46000ML.  Borumba is currently at

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Landcruiser Mountain Park, Camp Road Challenge, turbo upgrade, sunshine coast dyno tuning, power curve performance, Nambour mechanical, 4wd upgrades modification, turbo upgrades, injector upgrades, duramax conversions, nissan tune, ECU Tune, Diesel Tune

Landcruiser Mountain Park Camp Road Challenge

LandCruiser Mountain Park is well known for Camp Road. This Easter Power Curve Automotive and Partsman bought to you the comprod Camp Road Challenge. A new event for the park open to anyone with wheels wanting to take on the Camp Road. LandCruiser Mountain Park LandCruiser Mountain Park has to be one of Queensland’s most loved 4wd parks.  Just a few hours drive from the Power Curve workshop. Since its

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Diesel care, secondary filtration system,

Secondary Filtration System

Secondary Filtration System- are they worth the $ and are they needed? 90% of our ECU Performance Tune customers are travelers.  Travelers towing a van or boat from the coast to the inner regions of the country. Common Rail Diesels they are now controlled by highly electronic injection systems.  With all electronic systems, they are very touchy and require a close to a pure environment. 90% of customers who are

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Toyota Landcruiser 79 series ecu tune sunshine coast dyno tuning sunshine coast dyno tuning power curve performance Nambour mechanical 4wd upgrades modification turbo upgrades injector upgrades duramax conversions nissan tune ECU Tune Diesel Tune

Toyota Manual Clutch Slip

Toyota manual clutch slip is a guarantee when adding power or towing with a standard Toyota clutch. Many customers who have owned their manual Toyota for some time often express they have had up to 3 clutch replacements under manufacture warranty. At this point, Toyota often installs a performance clutch. Often they opt for an NPC Performance Clutch depending on the preference of management. Power Curve most popular upgrade for

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blocked egr ford ranger sunshine coast dyno tuning power curve performance Nambour mechanical 4wd upgrades modification turbo upgrades injector upgrades duramax conversions nissan tune ECU Tune Diesel Tune

HPD Catch Can fitment to Ford Ranger

On this lovely Friday afternoon Beau one of our mechanics here at Power Curve fitted a HPD Catch Can to a Power Curve Automotive ECU tuned Ford Ranger. Bens Ford Ranger was ECU tuned in April 2016, and it was fantastic catching up with him today. He still very much loves his Custom ECU tune we provided him and was ready for a few more upgrades. Today we fitted a HPD

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