Al 2

If you are talking value for money, in terms of performance, i will still most definately buy a Jap car. I made this decision 4yrs ago and my resolve has only gotten stronger. How can Austalia's best attempt at a performance car, whether it be Holden or Ford, even compete with Japan's 15yr old R32 GTR. At today's prices you are looking at about $70k for either Holden's or Ford's best car (if not more). To buy a great condition R32 GTR, fully modified, yet still street drivable, the most you would pay would probably be about $45k. And believe me, $45k is considered very high for a R32 GTR, so the car would have to be mint and HIGHLY modified. Last i looked, XR6t were not so cheap to modify. The ecu is very smart and only a couple of aftermarket piggy-backs are available. The g/box is also considered to be weak, and other issues also have to be overcome. On another note; i truely beleive the build quality of the Aus cars leaves much to be desired. They aren't as bad as the US though. Just some of my background: I still love going to the SummerNats, almost every year. I also attend most Ford days, in Geelong, and appreciate the level of work and performance ppl have done to their car's. Basically i am not a "Jap is best because i own one" person

Will be getting blind with ya buddy. Hope you don't mind me bringing other mates to celebrate my b'day to . If ya do tooooo bad

All the best buddy! See ya when you get back on your feet.

Someone doesn't drive much :lol: Apollo Bay is only about 1/6th of the coastal route to Adelaide. You are much better off going through Ballarat, for the shortest drive to Adelaide, let us know when you get back

I am having similar problems, maybe not as server, but have a couple of questions. 1/ Cubes: What car do you own (battery location) ? 2/ I have a 33 (battery in boot), do i just need to upgrade the short earth strap to the chasis, or shall i run a new heavy gauge GND cable/wire from the battery to the engine bay and chasis? 3/ I have a lot of high quality car audio power cable, from my audio installation days, ranging from 2 -> 8 gauge. Is this cable suitable to be used as a GND? 4/ Also been thinking of making my own "Grounding/Earthing Kit", using my car audio, gold plated, power distribution blocks and high quality 8(or 4) gauge, car audio, power cable. Once again, will this cable be good to use? Any advice would be appreciated Alan

If you are thinking about it, then do it! Note: You are probably going to buy a 15yr old car, that will most probably need many more $$$$$'s spent on it. Things like bushes, body condition, brakes, eng., g/box, etc. may need to be looked at. If they have been looked after previously, they are an awesome car, if not they are nothing more than a headace. You will also need to change your complete driving style to get the most benifit out of it's performance. Anyone that has moved from a GTS to a GTR will agree. Good luck in your decision Al