GTRgeoff

Paul what you say is true, but only if on stock or low boost. Add boost and the SMIC will limit power, and at 14psi I have measured outlet temps of almost 70deg from the stock dunger on a 30 deg day. Same temp I've measured 30.7-31 deg with a Hybrid 800HP cooler. Driving at under 60kmh the temps would creep to 37 deg from the heat radiating off the road. I could calculate the reduction in power due to the limited oxygen available/heat causing detonation and timing pullout but, well I CBF. I also once parked facing the sun. Started, drove off gently and got some pinging. Checked the temp log and had hit 75 deg as the sun heated the cooler which then heated the air charge. Surprisingly I never noticed any lag with the bigger cooler running 220rwkw.

Some extra castor on the front almost completely removes the heavy steering that can sometimes occur when removing HICAS. Usually it's only at really low speeds so doesn't bother most people. Extra castor is essential to help your car turn in properly instead of thinking about it then having a go a fgew minutes later I tend not to respond to PM's. Nothing wrong with email.

Fair enough Rich, but no I don't like the stock GTR wheels, any of them so none in this garage. I'm just not obsessed with having everything just so. CBF with Volk centre caps for the TE37's either. Can you make them?

You need one custom made. There is provision to attach under the rear on R33's and I woulod suspect R32's are similar. Seen one made from 40mm box tubing and angle.

eBay. Cheap as mate.

You are sick and obsessed!!

My wife reckons I should buy broken ones and do reno's on them.....Hmmm.

One other note. A GTR is so nice to own and drive that only the desperate or clinically insane will drop the price to get rid of it quick, and they will generally not be well sorted but thrashed with a multitude of problems.

I go shopping in the GTR cos I can. Plus with the wrecked back the GTR seats were preferrable, and the Recaros more so as I can throw it around on the way. Need to practice for DECA somehow and it is really only a parking lot battle. Also the curvy Chicks in Epping just loves you with fully sick cars. It's nice to see Norm's slight tempering in the attitude, but I've seen engineers like him before. Go in hard with half the facts and no experience, make a few minor concessions when called out then deliver a bucket of poo leaving guys like me to recover or close a half billion $ project. I hope you prove me wrong here. Not that this an expensive acquisition unless you get confused over value vs cost. Now look Norm, I'll be honest with you. You have an audience here with vast experience in these vehicles. [/Add selfless personal plug] I myself am quantifying for the forum the major failures and their principal causes in the engines we run, with help from the less fortunate members. With a need to build a solid race engine (I do my own builds in my garage) I purposely set out to discover the limits of an RB25 with the usual suite of shortcuts because short of destruction, failure was my goal. I then documented what I'd done. This is the sort of people we are, and we welcome like minded enthusiasts. A vital few (PranK, Merli, Blitz to name just a few) offer their time to manage and moderate the rest of this unruly herd. You see how we respond to overenthusiastic types who are instant experts. If you have something to offer, great, but we already have a pretty good wheel. While your goal is well laid out, it's your lack of ability to demonstrate flexibility that is of concern, plus your failure to realise that setting such rigid outcomes increases your probability of catastrophic project failure. Sure you have a GTR, but can it be driven? You might as well waste the money on the Audi. I mentioned before value vs cost. You may think that with a low cost car you will get good value. Not true (mostly, ok I did but I was just lucky to be half looking and had the cash and the owner was not in real need of cash, just a desire for something new). By saving even 5K on the market average I would expect you to pay 3 times that in repair costs, minimum. An engine alone will cost 9-10K if you can't do it yourself, tow in drive out, bare minimum without turbo getting attention. The guys offering advice know the list prices at the cheapest suppliers for all the parts off the tops of their heads. Then there is quality machining and building as the parts are useless on their own, then if you are going to track it, what about oil starvation or turbine failure and ingestion phenomena. Most workshops claim to know all about Skylines but the nuances are so minor for significant outcomes that there are few mechanics with the knowledge. Just a single lazy mechanic replacing the front idler bolt with a 5.5 instead of 8.8 or better will destroy the top end in 2000km. Paying top dollar won't guarantee a solid outcome either, but you look for subtleties like who rebuilt the engine last time. Racepace (Melb), Croydon(Sydney), ProEngines(ACT) for a start. There are others but it takes time to discover what they offer, and that is the fun of being on here. Learning from guys who don't even recognise there is a box to think outside of. At least 2 of those mentioned participate on here, for our benefit. I regularly feel humbled by the specific knowledge some of the guys on here have, such as turbo details. I CBF learning beyond the bare basics. Sure I have the knowledge to design one but the off the shelf parts are a massive choice and variety. Now you won't get an unthrashed GTR cheap. I give mine a hiding now and again, and then love it to death later. It is just unreasonable to think someone else would cherish and baby one after sorting it out just for your benefit. Would you do that? Just not a reasonable thought process to attempt to validate. You may just be lucky but statistically improbable. Be prepared to buy cheap and repair, or buy well sorted and enjoy with the price that comes with that. In 12 months, oils aside I've had to replace a rubber IC hose and a roof light bulb. Plus a front right side shaft needs replacing with a reco jobbie as the boot is just now splitting. I have a sickness. I regularly put a car on the stands and do a check underneath for an hour or so, fixing what is needed. You asked the question below. About the only thing is fluid leaks, compression test/leakdown and clunks in the driveline. The rest can be just pure luck. You will never know if the turbos are about to kill your engine. If the car has steel turbines, good chance it's already a good choice, but you're already paying extra. Final advice, add 5-7K to your goal and be flexible when you see the right car. The joy of the ride continues long after the price tag is forgotten. Oh and don't turn into the next Mines_Datsun, a former member of great fame and ...well you can search and read.

I spent 10 years driving 18 ton Macks with a 5 speed non synchro box. Clutchless changes are easy enough when practiced, and I used to set my drivers training skills to travel large distances to not use the clutch unless starting off. I don't recommend it for synchro boxes. Use the clutch.

Hey Nick, can we just have this tool banned? Or maybe he needs a reminder that this site belongs to someone who's rules we all abide by. (Makes note to donate to Christian again as well) http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...0entry2175988 I honestly think there is no helping people, what with the exceptional advice given thus far. BTW you are welcome to consider my R33 GTR. Racepace engine with attention to oiling systems, Racepace clutch, steel turbined stock turbs, great sounding exhaust, Bilsteins and whiteline kit inc swaybars, adjustable cam gears, Recaro seats with recaro rails, 260rwkw on the stock computer @ 1bar, 18" Bronze TE37's with 275's all around, Midnight Purple, dark tint, very close competitor against some nicely race prepped GTR's at DECA so a proven performer and the famous GTRgeoff designed, engineered and fabricated limited edition red chromoly HICAS lock to be fitted before the next DECA. Offers over $40K. Can be seen permanently in Brisbane in about 2 months. Too many cars in the driveway, what with 3 R33's and an SC400 and the Lynx. No I'm not a dealer, just a weapons engineer with a few side businesses. And yes, I like a few lucky people have a smashingly well sorted GTR and you do not!!! Nor will you, at least not one that runs, the way you are going. Feel free not to ask for help when the engine busts but do post in my thread below to add to my database.

Hey Pete. We gunna have to call you skinz if you keep going that way. Good onya mate. I'm back to 115kg from 120 in the last month myself but 3 years crippled and in pain tends to make you concentrate on not doing exercise. I used to fill in at 100kg playing Rugby, but for a decade I was a "elite Athlete" cycling with the AIS. Geez, I even picked up a sliver medal at the nationals and weight control meant riding a couple of extra hundred kays a week, anywhere from 600-900. I get to start riding again tomorrow (if the Melb weather is not too shit...yeah hello??) and the bike is hiding and shakin' in the garage. Anyways mate, you gotta do it for the right reasons and you'll drop all you need to. Just remember what motivates you (not beeer and punching on...) and you'l be there in no time. Thumbs up man.

Damn you!!!! I finally got my separation letter that sees me discharged from regular service by 31 Aug 06 so I intend to be home by then. BTW same goes for Melbourne. Don't get sucked into watching League. Rugby rules!!

Well Lee, that's just what I like, and strangely it's similar to the food I eat when I'm in those parts of the world, plus Elaine has been a good friend for years and I've never faulted Timmy's food or service once in the 14 years I've eaten there. As for Ginseng, well I didn't rate it that great (although it could be better now) and the prices were 4/10 as they were too high. But I didn't tell you that your opinion was crap. Thanks for being inconsiderate to others on the forum.

Kangan Batman do a few. Vehicle body Basic Panel Beating/Restoration Code: TPB10 Price $350 Richmond Campus R22 Mon 20 Feb 6pm-9pm 9 sessions Car Detailing Code: TVP03 Price $300 Richmond Campus R24 Thu 23 Feb 6pm-9pm 10 sessions Estimating for Automotive Smash Repairs Code: TPB11 Price $200 Richmond Campus R23 Tue 21 Feb 6pm-8pm 9 sessions Vehicle Restoration and Panel Fabrication Code: TAB01 Price $416 Richmond Campus R15 Mon 20 Feb 5.30pm-8.30pm 12 sessions R16 Tue 21 Feb 5.30pm-8.30pm 12 sessions Introduction to Vehicle Painting Code: TVP05 Price $415 Richmond Campus R25 Wed 22 Feb 6pm-9pm 12 sessions Vehicle Trimming Vintage/Veteran Code: TVT03 Price $415 Coburg Campus C33 Thu 23 Feb 6pm-9pm 12 sessions Automotive Body Repair Aluminium Welding Code: TAB05 Price $500 Richmond Campus R17 Wed 22 Feb 6pm-9pm 6 sessions Are you keen to become proficient at welding? This course will take you through the skills needed to perform basic welding procedures. This course is designed to give participants a basic introduction to the skills required in the automotive smash repair and vehicle restoration industry. Participants will be taught skills on the safe use of tools, repair and forming techniques, template use, metal identification and basic welding techniques. Participants who successfully complete the course may wish to go onto advanced or further training within the automotive industry. This course is designed to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to satisfactorily carry out the task of car detailing. Topics include: cleaning the engine bay, cutting and polishing a painted surface, cleaning and painting vehicle tyres. Assessing automotive body repair damage and quoting for smash repairs are valuable skills. After learning the fundamentals in this course, you might want to improve your employability by going on to advanced industry training. This course introduces participants to the process of fabricating vehicle body panels in both steel and aluminium. Continuing students can progress to more complex panels, such as welding of body components and the fitting of new fabricated panels to existing bodies. This course is designed to give participants a basic introduction to painting materials, spray painting skills, equipment and techniques suitable in the automotive industry. Topics include: substrate preparation and pressing, paint removal by emulsion type material and cut and polish. NOTE: Mandatory respirator and PPE equipment required. If you are interested in automotive trimming, but want to specialise from the start, this course is worth considering. You will learn the essential trimming skills required in the automotive vehicle restoration industry. It may also lead to opportunities for further training and qualifications in automotive. This course is designed to teach automotive body repair practitioners traditional and the latest welding techniques required to repair, anneal and weld aluminium alloys being used in today's vehicle body construction. Students can also update current skills in new welding processes. The welding processes covered: oxy-acetylene, MIG and TIG welding on light gauge 1mm and 1.6mm alloys. 3 www.kangan.edu.au Motor mechanics The Motor Mechanical Department is located at both the Richmond and Coburg campuses. We offer a wide variety of courses ranging from basic maintenance programs for the vehicle owner to advanced technical programs. In 2006 the Mechanical Technology Department will offer the following courses on demand - Basic Car Care and Maintenance This program has been prepared to assist the car owner who would like to know more about the basic maintenance of their vehicle. The course will explain the language of vehicle mechanics and allow each participant to attempt basic maintenance under direct supervision. Course Code - TMT 32 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Purchasing a Used Vehicle This program is specifically prepared for people who wish to purchase a used vehicle, but may be lacking the knowledge necessary to make the right choice. This course will inform the participant how to sort good cars from “lemons” and will outline the basic steps to take when inspecting used cars prior to purchase. Course Code - TMT 42 Course Cost - $95 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Four Wheel Drive Vehicle – Care and Maintenance This short course has been developed to assist four wheel drive owners in understanding their vehicles; how they differ from other cars, how they are constructed, as well as how they should be maintained for maximum reliability and economy. Course Code - TMT 35 Course Cost - $195 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Four Wheel Drive Vehicle - Trip Preparation A course designed to assist four-wheel drive owners and users how to inspect and prepare this type of vehicle for long trips or off-road use. The course will outline basic mechanical principles of four wheel drive construction, layout and operation, as well as tips for vehicle preparation for use in arduous conditions. Course Code - TMT 36 Course Cost - $125 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Holden Gen III Engine Management System This short course will provide an overview of General Motors’ engine management system used on the LS1 (Gen III) V8 engine. The course will explain the methods automotive technicians and enthusiasts can use to diagnose engine conditions and improve engine performance. Course Code - TMT 33 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Richmond Holden Gen III Performance Course This short course will cover modifications and enhancements that can be made to improve performance to the LS1 (Gen III) V8 engine. The course will explain the methods automotive technicians and enthusiasts can use to measure and improve engine performance. Course Code - TMT 34 Course Cost - $230 Campus - Richmond Vehicle Awareness for New Drivers A course designed for car owners who may be newcomers to vehicle use. A simple to understand course for people of all ages. The course sets out to explain basic requirements of vehicle operation to maintain a cars safety and reliability. Course Code - TMT 43 Course Cost - $150 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Introduction to Flow Bench Use This short course will introduce the flow bench to technicians and technically-minded people who wish to understand how to safely use such equipment to measure airflow to determine potential improvements that can be made to vehicle performance. Course Code - TMT 41 Course Cost - $95 Campus - Coburg 4 Automotive For more information contact the short course line on 9279 2551. Enrolment form page 44. Introduction to the Engine Dynamometer This short course will introduce the engine dynamometer to technicians and technically-minded people who wish to understand how to safely use such equipment to measure an engines power output. The course will explain how an engine dynamometer is used, and includes time using the engine dynamometer to measure an engines power output. Course Code - TMT 39 Course Cost - $150 Campus – Coburg & Richmond Introduction to the Chassis Dynamometer This short course will introduce the chassis dynamometer to technicians and technically-minded people who wish to understand how to safely use such equipment to measure vehicle performance. The course will explain how a dynamometer can be used to measure a vehicle’s power output via the driven wheels of the vehicle, and includes time using the chassis dynamometer to measure a vehicle’s power output. Course Code - TMT 38 Course Cost - $150 Campus – Coburg and Richmond Engineering Standards for Modified Vehicles This short course, run by industry experts, informs participants of current rules, regulations and requirements of law making and enforcement bodies for vehicles that use public roads in Victoria. This course is a must for people intending to modify vehicles, or technicians who work on modified vehicles, as it explains in plain language current government requirements for such activities. Course Code - TMT 40 Course Cost - $80 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Understanding Automotive Terms and Language This course is for the novice who wishes to increase their technical vocabulary. The course caters to the needs of school students undertaking mechanical studies, people of non-English speaking backgrounds, entry level mechanics or those genuinely interested in increasing their knowledge of mechanical-related terms. Course participants are provided with handy reference notes that will provide a thorough breakdown of automotive technical terms from A - Z. Course Code - TMT 37 Course Cost - $65 Campus - Coburg and Richmond Other Short Courses available on demand • Automatic Transmissions • Wheel Alignment • Automotive Air Conditioning Systems • Automotive Data Acquisition • Emission Control Equipment Diagnosis • Introduction to Airbags • Turbo Charging and Supercharging • Installing Car Audio Systems

Just to get the exhaust booming and set off alarms......

Tapestry lessons and where to go and what to wear. I bet they MMS each other pics of what they are wearing so they don't get ocught in the same outfit. I feel your pain Liz.

Poida. I'll see you tonight.

Business Name: Timmy's Kitchen Location: Manuka Food Type: Asian Taste: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Value: 9/10 Parking: Depends but has a large undercover across the road. My favourite from all my time in ACT. Was there 3 weeks ago. The Lamb curry is awesome as is the Gulai Ayam and the Wu Wok Yu but I really love the Shantung chicken. So many good places in Canberra and surrounds, would take forever to list them and time to get somewhere is so short. I'd rather live in Canberra again than Melbourne. Tak Kee has the best chinese BBQ I've had ever.

How about I let you have a run or 2 on the pan if we get a long enough break. You've been doing the marshalling while without a car so it's fair enough. BTW I'm bringing a mate. I wanted to enter him and his MX-5 but he's a big girl. My dilemma is, do I play it serious and bring the semi's or just have fun sliding big Purple??? And if it rains I'll need the wets for at least a little traction.

Not enough and not linear enough to be the road tyres fitted to the cars. More like low grip semi's that will give you a little too much slide then hooks up. Still a great game, but not as good as GTR from germany which is a sim on the GT Racing series in europe. I have the momo FF wheel, surround and double force drivers in my seat for a bit extra feel so you can tell I like my racing sims

I've held my tongue (fingers) in an attempt to take a breath and try to rationalise madbungs posts and their rationale. I can't. It makes no sense to me, but I'm a Queenslander, and I think you (madbung) should be in Victoria with the rest of the blinkered ar*eholes pouring your vile attitudes sh*t in the stinking Yarra. Not to draw credit away from the fine members of SAUVic who are some of the nicest people have met, who do help and are almost completely unlike the type of people I refer to (eg madbung), but chances are down here you will run into a cretin instead of someone who generously and without hesitation thinks of others. With difficulties on the side of the road one night, the one car that stopped simply shouted abuse because we could possibly have slowed his journey by a couple of seconds. At the time we were both suffering pretty severe mobility disabilities from injuries caused in service in the Army but we felt so impressed that somebody actually pulled up and reversed back to have his spray. This is why I'm leaving this festering hole of inhumanity for Brisbane, regardless of the great mates I have made. Brisbane has nice people, or at least people who won't go out of their way to remind you just how helpless/useless/inconvenient you are to their busy days, regardless of how little choice you may have had in the circumstances. I applaud Ryan for having the courage to ask for help, for giving credit to those who did him a good turn and thank him for giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your complete lack of good character you ignoramus. I also hope that anyone reading this thinks about the next person they see on the side of the road in difficulty, and realises that they really aren't in that much of a hurry. I always feel good about it when I help someone, sometimes for days even living in the worlds most unlivable city. Your day will come 'bung. I just hope there is no-one innocent involved to suffer when the bad karma comes back to bite you.

I've paid my way since the developers haven't sold out to stinking consoles and have a good product. It's good fun online but a little unrealistic in some of the simulation aspects such as grip.

Can you hold the copy for me pending the sale of the original? I'll take it if I can't get the original.

Well good luck with the new ride mate....and you still owe me a beer I think....