Muz

Consider it purchased!

Exceptional finish! Now where did you say you live again? Just need the address so I can drop my car off and will it be ok to pick it up around 5.30?

Sorry everyone but I just have to ask a silly question. Tomei are recognised as a leader in RB engine hardware, was the only reason for not using them cost? cheers Muz

Also Shadow, Wolf, Penske (I think they had an F1) Jaguar, Lotus and Alfa Romeo. Benetton was actually something else before it became Benetton. As were some of the others. I am sure there were others that have dropped out as well just in my time of watching F1. Cheers Muz

Yes! it presents a conumdrum doesn't it. I was specifically talking about road use. cheers

Slightly off topic but there is some relevence in it somewhere! The International Rules of Manhood 1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella. 2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: (a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master. (b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. © After wrecking your boss's car. (d) One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game". (e) When she is using her teeth. 3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally killed and eaten by his buddies. 4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend out of jail within 12 hours. 5: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her. 6: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a buddy's fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable. 7: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your buddy's birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy's choice. 8: On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest. 9: When stumbling upon other guys watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing. 10: You may flatulate in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment, she's officially your girlfriend. 11: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free. 12: Only in situations of moral and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts. 13: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked. 14: Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed. 15: If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything. 16: Women who claim they "love to watch sports" must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers. 17: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight. 18: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both, that's just greedy. 19: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer. 20: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, except if she's withholding sex pending your response. 21: Phrases that may NOT be uttered to another man while lifting weights: (a) Yeah, Baby, Push it! (b) C'mon, give me one more! Harder! © Another set and we can hit the showers! 22: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing: i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need. 23: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary. 24: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly "just a friend" have carnal, drunken monkey sex, the fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion about what a big mistake it was occurs. 25: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours. 26: Thou shalt not buy a car in the colors of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue. 27: The girl who replies to the question "What do you want for Christmas?" with "If you loved me, you'd know what I want!" gets an Xbox. End of story. 28: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics. Ever. We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below. "GUTS" is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, "are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?" "BALLS" is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife on the ass and having the balls to say, "You're next!" We hope this clears up any confusion. The International Council of Manhood, Ltd.

Oohh? Is F1 on a break? I wondered where they went to? Hmmmmm however it was almost a good MotoGP in check land except Capirossi had to go and spoil it by simply riding off into the sunset. Il Doctore' surpasses even the great MS for class. I mean what other champion racer would deliberately take on a crap bike (Yamaha) and win the World Championship in it's first season. Even the great MS couldn't do that. Ok pens/swords at the ready ........... cheers Muz

Thanks SK (legend). I kind of thought it would be that or something very similar to what you have described. I will definitely be having this done when the Tein's are installed. Just one more question (sorry), does a drivers weight impact upon this setup or is it a case of only diagonal weights being critical and not same side? cheers Muz

Sorry BB, I should have been more specific. Did you do any before and after comparisons. Like , was there any noticable effect on the handling, braking, driveability of the car? Cheers Muz

Hi everyone (most notably SK). Just wondering if anyone has done a 4 corner balance (as in weighed car on 4 scales) after installing height adjustable dampers? And if so what were the results? I ask this as I am about to install a set of Tein Flex Dampers and had read somewhere that to be totally accurate and for drivability this is the method best employed. cheers Muz

Hmmmmmmm ........ must be similar to what Goss and co found when they used the Repco in the F5000 Matich........ blurred vision etc

AAAAaaaaaaahhhhhhh (huge sigh). Isn't it lovely that we can mention the absolute two all time classics in one post. Yes the 956/962 is almost on the same rarified level as the GT40. Only the proverbial ****hair between them. I would take any version of the GT40 ...... don't care which one. Hmmmm engine choice would have to be a tuned quad cam jobbie or a resurection of the Globe Engineering project for an F1 3.0 ltr V8. Just love the sound of those cams rattling around behind my ears ....... something almost serenely sexual about it. And so it becomes a choice .... CanAm replica - picking bugs from teeth or closed sports car and having to install A/C. Gees what a choice?

I defy anyone to tell me that the GT40 is not the all time classic!!! That body shape has really stood the test of time. Even the Macca F1 which is a similar style can't replicate the aura that the GT40 has. (IMVHO)

Yes you can use R34 GTR suspension however the fronts will require a very substantial spacer at the top. The rears are identical. What I am saying about the front is the whole unit on a GTR is a lot shorter than the GTT. Nothing else will fit. Even coupe and sedan have different type mounting points for rears. One has the "saddle" type and the other an "eye". I am not sure if R33 GTR's will fit either (for the same reason as R34 GTR). Out of curiosity, what sort of suspension are you chasing?

There is a small family company in outer suburban Melbourne currently building replica 917's. See a recent edition of Racer (Australian version) magazine for details. And yes I must agree, I also don't normally get off on replicas, however if someone wants to give me a replica GT40 or any one of the big banger sporties, I am prepared to swallow my pride. Cheers Muz

Most Nissan Dealerships will be able to assist with genuine (new) parts. I have no problems getting parts from our local Nissan dealer. Cheers Muz

It will all be ok Roy. Just take a Bex ..... put the feet up and see your Doctor in the morning. Didn't rate all that well in AA Top 100 in comparison to some of his peers.

I think perhaps you need to check with Reubens Barricello. Cheers

Talking of home grown big banger sporties, does anyone have pics and details on: Matich SR5 - driven by Frank Gardner Boral Ford - mid 80's and built by Eric Boord (I think) Kaditcha Ford - driven by Bap Romano and designed and built by Barry Lock (I think). This car had a 3.0 litre Cosworth DFV and Tyrell FI running gear. Saw it in practice out at Lakeside one day and the sound just set the hairs on the back of my neck straight up. It originally had the exhaust ports exiting upwards through the rear hatch just behind the engine. Oh ok DJR81 .... just for you

As far as I know, it still is. There ya go and in green and gold too!

The car that killed Can-Am. What an absolute monster!

Another of Elfin's finest (BTW this is for sale @ A$180K)

and Bruce and Denny's last big banger!

Hi all, Just thought I would start a new thread instead of jacking the F1 one. Anyone interested in these amazing machines feel free to inform us all of your likes/dislikes. This pic (below) has two of my favourite all time great cars.

Yes the second photo (not the stretched Alan Jones Car) actually ran a few years ago at an historic meeting and cleaned up and then at Goodwood a few times before being retired to the museum. The March version was simply a PR engineering exercise and was never taken seriously. I had actually forgotten about the DeLorean scandal ( not on purpose)! and was that Saudi sponsorship you are talking about? I am actually more of a big banger sports car (Can-Am types etc) than F1 afficiendo. Love the big Macs, 917's, Lola's, Elfins and all. cheers Muz