CRD Tech Darling Downs

30/08/2026

Another busy week. Les’s Amarok was back in for the touring set up finalisation, with a GME Australia UHF, all wiring finished and a Safety Dave camera set up for the new van. A couple of tunes on a Triton and Amarok finished off the smaller dual cab jobs.

Then it was time for the yank tanks. We had a f150 come in after getting a few mods done else where, but needs the finishing touches applied. 150wires assisted in getting the speedo running correctly with the 35” tyres, distance to empty of the fuel fuel tank reading its new 240L capacity, and turning a few of the settings it lost during the RHD conversions.

I get to drive a lot of vehicles for my job, but man these Tundras are in a league of their own. A full ADAS calibration performed post modifications ensure the vehicle’s safety systems are working as per OEM’s specifications. And also ensures the customer drives off after the work is done at your workshop, not needing to go back to the dealer and has a printout of the work performed. This work is done via ADAS Systems Australia and available to all automotive trade workshops in Toowoomba. If you run an automotive workshop, and want to add ADAS calibrations to your repertoire, get in touch.

If I can assist with your tuning, accessory or ADAS needs, get in touch.

27/08/2026

23/08/2026

After a much needed break, it was a quick 3 day week but was jam packed. Started off with an Smart Cap Australia RSI smart cap canopy and a tub mounted KickAss | 12 Volt Specialist dual battery system, 200a/h of lithium, 3000w inverter, 40amp dc/dc and a permanent roof mounted solar panel to keep everything topped up. Vehicle is back this week for a few other mods for the new incoming van, will get some better pics then for the full build.

Next was the blue Hilux, a recent purchase which a roo decided it liked the front end even more than the owner, and smashed the front a week after purchase, rude. After a bit of plastic welding and making a bracket for the headlight, an EFS 4x4 Adventure Store stockman bullbar was installed once alippy wanted a round 2.

Finished off the week with a couple of Defender , REDARC Electronics tow pro elite for the lil 90, and an underbonnet mounted dual Arb Toowoomba compressors for the 130.

On another note, brilliant to see Will Brown back where he belongs, go get that championship trophy now mate. If I can assist with your tuning, accessories or ADAS calibration needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Cheers

12/08/2026

Man it’s been hectic of late, and the way this year has been we’re so glad to keep trucking along. We can’t thank our customers enough for their support through this weird continuing economic time. We are having a bit of a break for the next few days, still checking phone and emails periodically so can still book work in. But the beers are calling, as is the kids for a swim so may take a bit to get back. We are back on board fully on Tuesday, we appreciate the continued support. Cheers

09/08/2026

Another busy week, which we neglected to get many photos. However OM Consulting & Media popped in for a day to grab some quick videos of a new car build we completed for Wippells Volkswagen and put a nice edit together.

If I can assist with your vehicle tuning, accessory or ADAS calibration needs, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

26/07/2026

‘You haven’t posted anything for a month’ says instagram, surely not. So photo dump time, we’ve been absolutely flat. Between Adas calibrations though ADAS Systems Australia , various bullbars from Arb Toowoomba and East Coast Bullbars - ECB , even a cheeky custom two tone paint job on a couple of bars, accessories from Lightforce STEDI LED Driving Lights RIVAL 4x4 Accessories , and of course our bread and butter being custom ECU and TCU tuning, man the time has flown.

If I can assist with your tuning and/or accessory needs don’t hesitate to get in touch. And for those workshops who have done work on a modern vehicle, and need to get the ADAS safety systems working properly with your new mods (yes even a suspension/tyre lift requires a calibration), don’t hesitate to get in touch with my sister business ADAS Systems Australia so your customers don’t have to go anywhere else, and their vehicle is complete once it leaves your workshop.

Cheers all

28/06/2026

So was a brutal watch, with revealing his prostate cancer diagnosis. However his latest post has done an amazing job spreading awareness about getting checked early, which has seen a massive spike in those being tested.

So how’s that translate to a business post? As most of you know, I do a lot with Wippells Autos Toowoomba, not just work but rent my workshop through them. We have a great business relationship and it’s something I truely value.

Wippells does a lot in our community for charity and sponsoring a lot of good causes. A month ago Brett, the DP of Wippells, got in touch with a few business in the Toowoomba region that are tied to Wippells and asked for partnership in sponsoring a car, to be able to reach more men across regional communities, raising awareness for prostate cancer, delivering roadshow education programs, supporting specialist prostate cancer nurses, and providing vital PSA testing services where they are needed, in more regional areas then has been offered before.

Within an hour and a half of those phone calls, the car was paid for. Toowoomba always has had a small country town sense of community, and when it comes to a cause like cancer, it really shows how good of a community we truely have. I did ask for my business name to be put accross the windscreen ‘Fig Newtons’ style, but was politely declined. This Geely Toowoomba is off to Chinchilla within the week, great to be a part of a great cause, and always nice to see familiar faces when you go to the events.

26/06/2026

Ahhhh Fridays, hard to beat them. Small businesses are hurting right now, but we are lucky enough to still be ticking along nicely, and that’s a massive thanks to all of our customers who keep recommending us to their family, mates and colleagues, it’s very much appreciated. Have a great weekend all.

21/06/2026

Started off the week with a return of Brett’s Amarok. We got all the electrical accessories done last week, this week time for up. digressive lift and Tyrepower Toowoomba sorted the wheels and tyres, and it sits perfectly.

Next was a Arb Toowoomba Summit bullbar for a Pajero Sport.

Then onto the scoobie doo. Not many aftermarket options for the latest Wippells Subaru Crosstrek’s when it comes to bullbars, however Subaxtreme has got a lot of options for modern Subarus. This customer selected their Bullbar and bashplate for anything that comes their way.

Utemaster has just released their ‘gear force’ hardlid, and our customer was one of the first to get it. Comes standard with the dual rail tiedowns, gas struts and locks internally to the tailgate, so no additional wiring. Really nice bit of kit.

And finally, customer drive all the way from Roma with all of the lights on the dash. Found a few boost leaks, another failing dpf and a couple of wiring issues. Was able to get him back on the road trouble free. If I can assist you with your vehicle tuning and accessories, new or old, get in touch. Cheers