That’s a wrap for Round 1
Race 1 - 5th in class
Race 2 - 4th in class… crossed the line 3rd but hit with a 15 second time penalty for a safety car restart infringement
Positive results to start the season, car is quick… onwards to Sydney for Round 2 in a few short weeks 🏎️
12 months/36,000km’s with the i30n as a daily… looks out of place on country roads, but is an absolute blast through the Otways
#i30n #dailyhack
Heads have finally arrived… block is stripped and initial cleaning done… most of the parts have arrived… looking forward to getting this thing tidied up and screwed together
#rangerover #classic #3.9 #hrc2479 #enginerebuild
This stuff is truly amazing! Swipe right to see
I’ve ran all sorts of degreasers/parts washer fluids in my parts washer previously but this stuff absolutely destroys carbon build up! I went this direction as I suffer nasty dermatitis from chemicals.
Even though it was designed specifically for @crcindustriesau Smart Washer system with built in heater and the ozzymat system filter that has some kind of microbe sea monkey business going on, it works a treat even in my dirty old parts washer.
That cam gear and oil pickup in the second pic was caked with more carbon build up than the main cap… highly, highly recommend
#rangerover #rangeroverv8 #enginerebuild #workshoptips
Turns out the 3.5 in the RR was in pretty bad shape… found a 3.9 EFI long motor for $300 that’s turned out to be a good candidate for a freshen up (standard mains, standard big ends, .020 over pistons) also found a cheap pair of HRC2479 heads off of a 4.2/4.6 for the top end and a pair of SU’s to top it all off… should make for a nice little combo whilst still maintaining a somewhat standard look.
So much for a quick build though
#rangeroverclassic #roverv8 #roverv8engine
Think it’s about time I swing some spanners again
This one’s a personal and quick project… I needed something to tow and pickup firewood in… time to make chicken soup out of chicken 💩
As most of you have probably figured out already, Garagista has come to an end.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has spent a cent with me over the 8 years of business. You have all helped play a part in keeping my little family going, and for that I am truly grateful.
Nobody starts a business without a dream, and it can be a hard reality to face when years down the track that dream seems to have faded away…
Closing has genuinely been one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make, putting the needs of my growing family well and above any personal ambitions or once held dreams.
I will still be taking on the odd job here and there… but it’s certainly a part time gig now rather than our sole income.
From my family to yours, I wish you all a happy new year and all the best for 2024 and ahead.
Thank you and goodbye… Murray
Selling off a large portion of my machining and metal working equipment if anybody is interested.
Feel free to give me a call on 0415 392 754 if you want to know what I have available
A friendly reminder that I can carry out any or all of your daily driver servicing and routine maintenance needs including diagnostics.
Specialising but not limited to Renault, Subaru, VW, Audi, Skoda and more.
Feel free to give me a call or send through an email if you have any queries or are looking to make a booking
#generalmaintenance #logbookservicing #independentmechanic
The Achilles heel of most classic cars… electrical gremlins… if you’ve got persistent electrical gremlins, check your wiring harness to be sure you’re not about to have a thermal incident 🔥
This is (was) an electrical fire waiting to happen on the main ignition supply to the coil… seen this more times than I would like admit
#wiring #gremlins #imafirestartertwistedfirestarter #fire
Tarmac rally ‘83 911 in for a set-up after a decent hit… unfortunately there’s still some bent components stopping it from being ideal
#porsche #911 #tarmacrally
Woah, been a while since I’ve posted anything on here…. Random photo dump of the very few pictures I’ve taken of work since I last posted.
#classiccars #designwork #fabwork
servicing, repairs and maintenance of new,
Classic and Motorsport vehicles
Established in Geelong in 2015, Garagista has built a reputation for excellence in motorsport and automotive services. In 2025, Garagista is embarking on its next chapter, relocating to Larpent, just outside Colac in regional Victoria, to continue delivering high-quality service and expertise.
Garagista has worked with some of the leading motorsport teams across a range of categories, including TA2 Trans-Am, Porsche Carrera Cup, GT4, and TCR. Our expertise spans across team management, race car support, building, repairs, and servicing, ensuring our clients achieve peak performance on and off the track.
At the helm of Garagista is Murray Pigdon, a highly respected motorsport performance and classic mechanical technician. Murray’s extensive experience in the automotive industry includes training at dealer service centres, hands-on fabrication, restoration projects, and motorsport preparation across V8 Supercar teams and independent workshops.
Garagista is built on a passion for precision and craftsmanship, offering a genuine alternative to dealer servicing. Whether it’s high-performance motorsport vehicles or cherished classics, we are your trusted partner in servicing, repairs, and maintenance—keeping your pride and joy running at its best.
