Blinky101

Heya everyone I recently copped a yellow for my ride height. Subsequently there is an old guy who works at Welshpool pits who made the list stupidly long. Now I need and engineer who is happy to look the other way on a couple of safe but not quite legal mods. PM me if you have heard of any.

That was me. Also spotted a Black? 33 on Habourne Street. Saw you flash HIDs and gave a wave. (Tuesday last week)

I have had my 33 since june / july last year. I got stickered in August the same year for my CF bonnet, but I knew that was coming. Since then I have been pulled over a bit but mainly for lisence checks and breatho's. I agree that the Police will target you if your acting like a knob but if you talk to them nicely and don't act like a tool and give them lip they pretty much have a quick chat put you on the bag and let you go. Also, I avoid places like Northbridge and the city after 10pm on weekends except if I ultimately have to, and then I make sure I don't have a drop to drink.

We are all lucky, especially because we are members of a "Car Club" Next thing we know is the cops outlaw car clubs the same a bikers and we all live in fear of going on a nice Sunday cruise with mates for fear of being arrested. Think its almost time to get rid of the 33 and invest in an Evo and just tell the police to buggeroff coz its stock. Blinky

I had an interesting one when I was younger. I was working in Northbridge as a Bouncer and finished work at about 3am. I was on the freeway heading south to Mandurah where I lived at the time and was feeling pretty shitty as I needed sleep. So I did the right thing and pulled over for a nap. I had been asleep for a little while when a cop wakes me up and says I can't camp there. I explained the situation and he gave me the green light to sleep it off for a few more hours. He even came back and woke me up at 6am before he finished shift and followed me to the end of the freeway. Champ!! There are some good cops out there so this is a good thread to read instead of all the cop bashing going on lately. Blinky

I was on the Bunno cruise and it was good. I will look at some spots for cheap group accomodation and put some ideas forth. Blinky

Was that in reply to my post or something else?

Hi Everyone Looking for interest in anyone wanting to do a cruise down south around the coast and through wine country. Bunbury - Dunsborough - Yallingup - Caves Road - Margaret River - Bunbury. I did this run a few weeks back and it was an awesome drive and took about 3 hours including lunch. Also had some very nice coastal spots for photos etc. Anyone local or from Perth then let me know and I will put something together for April sometime. Blinky

It didnt actually take 3 hours, thats just what they billed you at the end to make some money, lol.

Ok Crew I fly back to work tomorrowand will be showing Rod all your constructive, and not so, criticisms. After that we will post some more pointed and specific questions in the same thread. Cheers for everyones input. BTW - I took my boat for a sail down caves road between Yallingup and Margaret River today, Fantastic driving road, twisty and turny and scenic. Didn't even get seasick!! Blinky

Ok ppl, back on track. He works away, so I would assume it's going to be a daily for the time he is off. Like mine. As for looks, I think he leans towards the 34 styling and wants some decent power. He has the cash to play and modify but I think his knowledge in mechanics may lack so may only go a body kit and minor engine bolt ons, or else Xspeed or the likes may be making some good coin when he buys something. Honestly in the time we have talked he just wants a nice lookng car, that has balls and will pull the chickies. He was talking about a Supra with a 2JZ Auto "SLAP", different forum buddy!! Blinky

Hi Everyone I am still relatively new to the whole import scene but am learning all I can as quick as I can. Anyway, one of my staff has approached me with some questions. He has a wad of cash and wants to buy a HPI. Of course I reccomended a Skyline. Now what I need. I need some pro's and con's to each model listed, and also the GTR variants. As I have only ever owned and driven a 33 I am a little out of my realm. Please list feedback about your cars, how they handle, fuel usage, performance aspects, good points and bad. What to look for etc when finding the beast of your dreams. Please be short and sweet as he will be reading this under my login when there is some discussion and I don't want him scared by your knowledge. Cheers Crew Blinky

Hi Everyone Does anyone know if the AJD is coming to WA? Seems like all the Eastern States get the good car shows and we get stuck with Auto Salon. Anyway, if anyone can let me know if Perth is onthe agenda that'd be good. Blinky

I bought the car to drive it, not just wank over... Plus it has only recently hit the 100,000k mark so its relatively fresh. Also I promised myself that when it got upto 200,00k I would rip out the 25 and throw in a 26. So it's all good as it all feeds my ultimate goal. Blinky

I've been itching to do a decent road trip in my 33, maybe count me in. Blinky

Hi Guys I don't mind the cops, and to be honest I appreciate the work they do. But there is a point where certain officers get a little head strong and give out yellows just to be pricks. I got one, it was deserved because of the CF bonnet. But everytime since that I have been pulled over, the cops look at the car, comment that it's nice, put me on the bag and send me on my way. I think, what I am getting at, is that there has to be some fall back for the system. If you get sick, you see a doctor, if you don't like what he says you see a second, if they say the same thing then your sick. The same should be for Cops, if one doesn't like the look of a car and issues a yellow, you should have a period of time to take it to the local cop shop for a second opinion. So as to keep the hot headed cops honest. Also, while I am on this rant, who does the Police Minister think he is??? Seriously, a Mechanic takes a Lambo for a belt around the block at 200kmp/h, sue the mechanic and give the Doctor his car back. A potential customer takes a mini for a cruise and clocks it 50 over the reccommended speed limit, sue the driver but don't take away a companies livlihood. Seriously dude, your a Public Servant, and all your doing is pissing them off!! My Rant Over I look forward to my coming encounters with the Police after that slugging.

Name: Dean Age: 28 at the moment Nicks: I have been called Blinky for years Location: Bunbury (Really SOR) Work: I work FIFO up near Newman, Yandi Mine Site, and am the Security Supervisor I drive a: White S1 R33 GTS-T - PUREVOL plates I work/study as: Cert 4 OH&S, Cert 4 Security and Risk Management Music taste: Live, Nickelback, Creed. Also don't mind a bit of Doof Doof Hobbies: Kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, driving my baby!!

hmmm All good. I think my car is gonna be nice and cool very soon. Blinky

I will as soon as I fly home, been away pretty much since we spoke last except christmas. I get home next week on Thursday.

Hi everyone I have a R33 and it's all black interior gets damn hot in summer, I swear I lost 5kg's just driving from Bunno to Perth the other week. Anyway, I want to fix it or replace it, but I need to know the following. 1 - Any good places (where ever) that can service and/or repair my existing unit. (I don't know why it isn't working) 2 - If anyone has a working unit on a wreck that they want to sell. 3 - Or if anyone knows of anywhere that sells second hand, after market or genuine units and can point me in that direction. I am willing to buy brand new from Japan if need be as it seems like every 33 has problems with the air con and you can't find one that works anywhere. Anyway, let me know. Cheers Blinky

Heya Does that rule about having a sign before and after a camera apply in WA? I don't think it does otherwise they would have them before all the multinova's and laser locations. I personally get warned by my detector then see the camera. I think renegade is right about it being a hoon camera. That or it's a high accident area and it's a safety camera for the insurance companies. Blinky

Taken at the Casino before my Yellow, my Brothers Gloria is on stage too. On a side road while waiting for a freind, what a nice looking arse!! Represent!!

When I went over I made sure everything was fixed that was on the list. Then I did extra just to be sure. I did leave my boost controller in however, but they didn't seem to care about that one. I had it in the section below the stereo face along with the turbo timer. My inspector did however question me as to why I had no airbag, when I told him that it didnt come out with one standard he turned my car on and showed me the light on the dash. He failed to notice that my car was manual and that I have an aftermarket "Automatic" dash in there. I still got the sticker off on that attempt. I think that the trick is to be nice to the inspector, dont smoke pole or anything, but understand that he is on the recieving end of every coppers bad decision. Even mechanics can f**k up. Blinky

I agree with Caves Road down South. Also the road out near Dunsborough that runs along the beaches outside of town (I think Castle Road for some reason). A slower road but I nice one for scenery and hitting a perfect note when a group of ladies are frolicking in the water nearby. Lastly the road that goes from Albany Highway through Darkin and Collie then down the great hill. Thats a good run. Done it in my old car a few times but am looking for an excuse to hit it in the 33. Blinky

No emissions test required. The DPI sent out a memo to all workshops saying it had been postponed for 6 months. I was lucky. I will be looking at some eastern states workshops to find out about performance tuning while still meeting ADR's and may even look at sending the car over east for some work. The IM240 is going to come back and when it does it is going to be a bitch and a lot of import owners are going to suffer. I was told indirectly that cars like ours are going to be looked at very closely, almost to the point of targeting. I wont say who told me that however. Anyway, I am on happy street and am looking at ways now to make my car ADR legal without going back to stock, or worse, o FORD!! Hahahaha Blinky