Thanks dougie_504 and Bludger....yeah I reckon you guys are right....I guess its to be expected as the car is a bit old and hasnt had these replaced (its done about 175,000km).

hmmm tough descision on the suspension upgrade....I've had a member here msg me selling koni adjustibles with low kings waiting to find out more about them as dont whether its good to put on 2nd or 3rd hand suspension given I dont want to have to replace them in a year again or so....waiting to here back from him.....ive seen some suspension on ebay but have read some bad stories bout people blowing them very quickly.....I'm still deciding on whether this car will see ocassional track day. (but looking to learn alot from DYI work on it)

dougie_504 I do live in melb near Monash Uni