GTR-N1

What's this gov't thinking of? Delaying life-saving drugs from the PBS when they're rolling out billions on an NBN? I thought hospitals and money for vaccine/drug R&D + preventative health (Vs diabetes etc) would have and should have come first?

Gold wheels are "IN" Sean! OzFoz guys Josh and Dane have made contact. They took moving pics of the Skylines by stopping before the Gorge and waiting for us. Their pics will be received and posted up sometime next week. PS They also said they'd like to come along on any future cruise with the 'Lines.

It's now in VIC - dealer is trying to comply it - so far, without success.

Hate it when someone's pride and joy can get so f*(ked up due to greed and/or negligence.

I bought a '06 (SG9) Forester XT 1.5 yrs ago with all services done by T** K*** Auto. It had 101,000kms on it. Services are done every 12,500km. When I took it to my mechanics at 112,500kms, they rang me and said it still had the original air filter in it. It was so clogged up, you couldn't see the flutes in the filter panel. The panel wouldn't budge from its holder and they had to hammer it out. There are some places out there that are very very good. There are some places too that are absolutely atrocious.

I'm after the V-Spec II Ash Tray pls. If you've got one, PM me pls? Ta

If I were an ombudsman (*hint-hint) that's what I'd be tempted to ask ^ ^ ^ as well.

Promosport at Magny-Cours Circuit

Any more news on this Event Kristian? Perhaps this thread should be put back into Events (Current) subforum? I personally don't mind if you keep my money for another 4 days...

Correct, you just move the metal catch a fraction. This is not uncommon.

Aw shucks Mitch! That's Eugene! Just to recap... * The clay bar makes the paint smooth * The polish gets rid of swirls, hard water marks, scratches (and can protect from UV) * The sealant makes the paint slippery (and can protect from UV) * The wax physically protects the sealant and the paint For insect 'goo' on your front bar and side mirrors; or grime on wheels... It's hard to go past... Turtle Wax Tar, Bug & Grime Remover which is applied before the "Wash" stage when detailing (because it contains kerosene).

For mouldings, it's hard to go past... Meguiar's Rubber and Vinyl Cleaner/Conditioner #40 with UV protectants added. (Hard to obtain)

For stainless steel exhausts, it's hard to go past... Autosol Metal Polish (German) available from Autobarn

For wheels, it's hard to go past... Zymol Wheel Cleaner (applied with spray 'n companion soft brush) > allow to dry > followed by... Zymol Wheel Coat (which is a mist) > allow to dry or wipe with a dry soft microfibre cloth

A high quality Sealant such as Zaino used to be applied (with it's nanotechnology) followed by Canauba Wax. Nowadays, Optima brand which contains a combination of both the Sealant as well as the Wax is preferred (since Zaino had to be a applied with a certain knack lest it go milky). Optima converts a two-step operation into one. It can be sprayed on, and then...

A high quality Polish is used. In this case, it was Menzerna from USA. The grade of polish can depend on... a) thickness of the paint (see above) b) condition of the paint c) level of deterioration through sun/watermarks/tree sap/bird droppings/condition of the metal underneath The success of the orbital applicator of the polish will depend on... i) speed setting ii) pressure applied to the panel iii) whether or not the panel is made of steel, aluminium or carbon fibre (as a conductor of heat) iv) angle of the pad v) firmness of holding the machine vi) movement of the machine vii) grade of pad used Masking Tape to protect unpainted areas A softer pad was used on Painted C/F

Rinse > Dry > Putting Car under cover with Fluorescent lights overhead to spot blemishes in preparation for polishing Paint thickness is assessed before polishing. Micron thickness of most Nissan cars is 80 to 120; but this car has had a full Japanese respray.

Clay Bar removing pollutants, grime, particulate matter > hence making the paint smooth

Adding a Lubricant which facilitates the action of a Clay Bar

This thread is presented Compliments of JDM Performance aka Eugene. Wash with Quality Car Shampoo > Dry with a Checkerboard Towel (rather than a Chamois) > Locating Marks and Swirls Easier done in Sunlight On Painted Carbon Fibre too

At Windsor Ramp > just a few...

They're divorced now

You turn the car around 180 degrees > Put into reverse gear > Becomes a FWD

Rear Plate:- Did you want to borrow this......

Sorry Kelvin No. I was trying to let any SAUers know that we were operating on Channel #11 on UHFs and that we were going to cut out if there were any shenanigans. So making up the final group, the only shenanigans was by Po-po-nazi