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Best bet is to go to your local "K Mart" or "Battery World" for something cheap with the added advantages that... a) they might instal it for free despite that rear brace that the battery has to be maneouvred around - but get a phone quote first to confirm the free instal b) they have a battery pack to attach to your existing terminals and then you don't have to reset anything afterwards c) it's a type of battery that suits an enclosed space like the boot d) it has the correct CCA Rating e) it comes with a warranty

My friend, there is one thread of commonality that we all acquire quickly here on SAU. And that's the value of the dollar! Then there's that positive spin-off; and it's called, bang for your buck! But then, which of the above is the chicken - and which one is the egg? I too, am not in the same league as Messrs Leno, Fox, Laws or Ashwood to be able to acquire collections. Any of them can look at a collection of those N1s above and ask each owner, "How much do you want for it?" And once more, look how old they are (acquiring financial wealth). According to this thread, I only wish to acquire my next "Dream Pic" ...so check my next Post!

Had they broken from a former front ender? Useful info tho...

^^^^ makes good sense!

Fun times! In car vid would have been just as scary!

Ah yes Chris, now we're in the swing of things A former Dream Pic of mine in October '08 was this... 1) ADM R32 GT-R owned by "gtr_fan" 2) R33 GT-R owned by God_speed 3) R34 GT-R owned by yours truly 4) R35 GT-R (Haltech > Envy Imports) And the answer to Post #4 above is that genius designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. God_speed pointed him out to me a couple of years ago since I once owned that sweet looking '79 Alfetta GTV.

He owns Springwood Upholstery Jeff. I guess I should have asked Kevin if he can do your job WYW. Sorry. Anyway give him a call. He's been doing it a long time. The last time I saw him, he was working on Lamborghini seats.

Ummm, just one man born in 1938 became the designer of that bunch. He's still alive. He's still designing! Absolutely remarkable! Name = Giorgetto Giugiaro Need Pics! Just Dreamin' !!!

This "Just Dreamin'" thread is about something that stirs the heart - the passion. My next "Just Dreamin" post is a puzzle... I would love another Pic of the following collection... 1960 Ferrari 250GT Bertone 1966 Ford Mustang 1966 Maserati Ghibli 1966 De Tomaso Mangusta 1972 Lotus Esprit 1974 Alfetta GT/GTV 1975 Ducati 860GT 1980 Nikon F3 > F4 > F5 > F6 > D3 1981 De Lorean DMC-12 1986 Seiko Speedmaster 1995 Lamborghini Cala 1999 Bugatti EB218 2002 Maserati Spyder 2002 Alfa Romeo Brera 2008 BMW M1 Homage (Concept) All of the above; again with a common link perhaps?

Those 3 are all of the same genre Kevin > N1 Items of rarity > so one of them already has the prospect of making "appearance money" at a car show on the 29th April.

^ ^ ^ exactly. In which case, the only way IMHO that you can get off is for a psychologist's report that can convince the judge that you suffer from a rare condition, "number-plate-on-front-bar phobia" or perhaps, "number-plate-on-dashboard obsession" And just in case you are convinced that the above are suddenly plausible, it means that you're simply looking for a loophole.

Your profile doesn't say where you're situated > ??? If you have "KL0" or "KP4" on the metal square plate in your engine bay, that's your Paint Code# Shane.

Anything is possible > just not feasible > but what's your dream Pic? I'd like to see these three together as my "Dream Pic"...

So Jon and others, How have the quakes affected... * Tourism * Utilities * Emergeny Services * Charities * Small Business * Transport * Real Estate Values * Incidences of Looting * Law and Order ???

I just got a quote from Kevin Morris who does Motor trimming & Upholstery. 1) Cut a (butcher) paper template of the exact shape of your boot carpet. Best to copy a mate's boot carpet from the same model car. 2) Buy an offcut of your selected carpet from a secondhand carpet store that is oversize - obviously. Kevin will cut it exactly to size and sew the edging for $40. Phone 4751.1001 Testimony - he's repaired the driver's bolster on my former R33 GT-R. Thoughts?

Peter at Bodyformaero has had Award-winning cars before. He uses G & S Body Works at Yennora. Ph 02-9681.2686 But he recommends you ask for showroom finish otherwise... JDM Performance aka Eugene uses them too Bayside Blue is a 4 layer paint and very difficult to match. Basecoat has to be perfect. I have my own painter. Jason at Nepean Valley Smash Ph 02-4735.3522 He's painted kits on both my Bayside Blue and Pearl Black R34s > perfect match Other SAUers have used Jason too. He did a perfect match on Owen's Midnight Purple GTR Hope this helps

Been watching too much Ronin?

I had to take a 2nd look at the thread title myself and thought, "someone's going to rant about bimmers sooner or later & he's probably going to be an aggro person" - & I was right... and because the thread is about ppl having pies at Robertson - that aggro person will be wrong! BTW have you dared tell anyone yet that you had an enjoyable ride in a 530i two days ago?

Bayside Blue one with Bodyform Aero White one with Nismo It's hard to spot the difference - really.

I joined end of '07 (obviously); but Hi too! What are you driving? ...& a Pic? Any anecdotes of how SAU developed 10 years ago?

You mean MORE NON R33s IN THE PADDOCK ??? ...or R33s IN ALL THEIR GLORY ???

Why not? > 3x Black Bimmers Stay in touch! BTW, there's nothing more intimidating than being chased by two pairs of angel eyes up one's ass hehe...

I used to have an R31 Silhouette. Sold it with 193000kms in 94. Totally trouble free. Bring yours next time eh? Enjoy that Pic of yours - I wondered where it went!

Who spotted who? LOL Mick pulled up behind my N1 (whilst I was munching on my Sausage and Egg McMuffin) and wondered what it was. Nick fellah Mick... ^ ^ ^ Yes, they're both nice - both spotted!

Murphy's Law 1) If you get a puncture, what's a bet it'll be on the most expensive tyre in the convoy, like a Pirelli P-Zero 2) If you're offered a "Flat-Out" pressurised tyre repair, what's a bet the rubberised fluid comes straight back out the puncture hole? 3) If you take your space saver out to save weight, what's a bet you'll need it? 4) If you lend out your jack, what's a bet it won't get returned? 5) If you've just had a paint job, what's a bet the panelbeater keeps the lock nut socket accidentally? 6) If you're in a hurry to use a loaned jack, what's a bet you'll jack up the car in the wrong spot? 7) If you remove the wheel to put on a loaned space saver, what's a bet the space saver wobbles down the road because the hubcentric ring hasn't been removed? 8) After finally getting onto Tyrepower Dapto and they'll say they'll be there at 3.10pm, what's a bet they're closed when you arrive? Dear Oh Dear > Poor Owen A whole herd of SAU members > Tyrepower Dapto come to the rescue > Owen's on his way by 3.30 And I know how Owen feels, because my LMGT4 rim cracked last month, and Terry didn't have a space saver then either did he? Terry sincere thanks to Steve-0 (N1GTR) + Simon (O2 Autosports Nowra) + Nigel (One Spot Wheel Repair Unanderra) + Genelle (Humbla)