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That's a good analogy. I like to look at the lenses themselves, for instance the 50mm range of lenses starting from 1.2 to 1.8. You'll notice that the 1.2 lens has a much wider lenses than the 1.8, that's your first clue on aperture size. Using these prime lenses as an example - the lower the number the bigger the lens size, the more light it lets in, is faster - the higher the number the smaller the lens size is, the less light it lets in, is slower So the 1.2 aperture is much better than the 1.8 because the lenses are much bigger, lets in more light and is faster in taking the same picture as the 1.8 lens with the exact same lighting. Another indicator of the 1.2 being a better lens is the price, it is much much more expensive than the 1.8! You'll want a lower aperture setting for action shot or low light environment such as indoors especially if you are hand holding your camera. Cameras have more trouble "grasping" dark environments and will take longer to process when you take a picture with a higher aperture setting, that's why if you move while the camera is still taking the photo the image will appear blurry! That is also why we have to use tripods! Another way to compensate for lenses with a higher aperture is to use flash. Flashes will allow cameras to take photos of subjects as if they are appearing in nice bright daylight environments. Of course, you don't (and can't) always use a flash for photography (ie. museums, badminton matches etc), which is why it is better to use fast lenses with lower aperture settings. A lower aperture setting will also give you an increased "bokeh" effect, meaning that when you take a picture of a dog or an insect, you can get part of your subject in focus (foreground) and the rest out of focus (background). A higher aperture settings will not let you do this, but it will get everything in the image frame in focus. What photographers want => lenses that allow as much light in as possible, this increase gives them better control on lighting because it is easier and faster to control a lighter environment than a dark one. That's what Aperture is all about, the AMOUNT of light. Shutter speed is the capturing speed when taking a picture. This one is about capturing your subject "in time". Are you shooting fast moving subjects? sports? increase the shutter speed. A good example is the traffic speed camera LOL Are you shooting something that flows or moves slowly and you want to put that to effect in your photos? decrease the shutter speed. A good example is a star trail, northern lights or waterfalls (provided that you are using filters to let in less light). Shutter speed affects lighting as well, the quicker the shutter the less light it will allow, the slower the shutter the more light it will allow => that's what shutter speed is all about, the TIME for light. For the traffic speed camera to take a quick photo of your number plates, it has to make sure that there is plenty of light to see your plates and capture it quickly using a high shutter speed. To ensure that there is enough light it needs in the little time that is has, it needs a lower aperture setting. This will be good enough during daylight but if the weather is poor or dark it won't be enough, it needs a flash, and a really big one too. Capturing a waterfall in the daytime with a slower shutter speed will increase the light. Which means that the image will appear too bright even if you set the aperture higher. In this case you will need to resort to filters that act like "sunglasses" to make the environment look darker while giving the camera more time to add more light while it takes it waits for the shutter to elapse. Slightly longer analogy but yeah, its layman!

Hey mate do you have the exhaust for the R32 or is it just only the pipes?

No worries Ben, got more of yours if you want them emailed. Can't wait to see yours at the R32 GTR 21st Anniversary.

You mentioned monkeys, I thought of Sapporo

woah, you need to come down too! What side skirts are they?

Yeah where were you nick?

That's a stagea thread! Joey - you guys are obviously special! Mine's stock but heavier. Anyway, anyone noticed the spelling of this thread's title? lol

Yeah you're absolutely right, lots in Japan but not many here. That's why you should bring yours especially with your unique paint :-)

Yous all suck if you're getting under 400kms to a tank in a non-GTR. I just did 463km, with 315kms of that of spirited run to Bathurst and back.

TG - better visuals, better commentory, better entertainment - more biased, sometimes ridiculously stupid FG - better drivers, better comparisons - less biased, boring commentory Tiff and Jeremy used to be on the same show from waaaay back even before black stig made an appearance. FG is alright and was first to the R35 GTR I think. They fail whenever someone tries to do a TG impersonation. I like it when the 2 groups come together to battle. Anyone remember Vicky driving the fully decked out R32 GTR while Jeremy drove the TVR? One of my favourite moments. That said, the best motoring shows IMO are BEST MOTORING and HOT VERSION. I just love the way the Japanese do it.

Hehe, up to you. 22l/100km is Range-Rover-Ridiculous. Out of all the american imports I like the Nitro's design and the Hummers.

Absolutely!, get an Audi Q5!

Me like I know where you're coming from as I'm planning on doing the same as mine since mine is still stock as a rock. I think the R32 has its own unique looks that should be kept especially the front and rear designs but add or change the other stuff like diffusers, ride quality, seats, side skirts. The advantage of having an R32 is that you can spend quite a bit more than the next guy in an R33 or R34. Most people tend to work on the engine a bit more, but like you I'm not after a 1000hp beast either. I'll look at working the interior a bit more, getting better quality seats and modifying the central console. I've also read about the Z33 interior replacement, sounds and looks great on paper but to me the Z33 front dash is very pasticky unless you can work some carbon or alacantara magic then its getting beyond a dash replacement. I'm waiting on another guy who's doing/done this project.

Then keep posting LOL check my profile think I might have an address there. I'm no resprayer, looking for someone to help me do mine!

They look like Volks CE28n, the defacto rims for the stocky looking R34 GTRs before they go on track with TE37s WOuld actually look great on an RX8 too.

If you really wanted to get a good one there is no stopping you from buying one from a japanese showroom with less than 20,000km, only you pay 2.5-3++ million yen for it. Even I would say that is not a bad deal at all but there are cars like that if you really are serious about getting a near new car, there shouldn't be any stopping you at all. However if you are buying from an import yard then the rules are quite a bit different - expect anything just don't expect the absolute best!

Firstly many thanks to Sean and crew for organising this event. As an interstater I've never been to Bathurst and was surprised that I actually could run the course in person, sweet! Of course we're speed limited to 60kmh but I'd rather than and the smoothest road in NSW than the trampling everywhere else! Twas a great day and would love to come back again. After editing out all the number plates in my photos, I realised I was the only doing this! Enjoy the pics...

I'm going but is there anyone willing to give me a lift as going by myself in 1 car seems a bit of a waste...

Luke, I'm going to wakefield. If you can organise another one like this I'll be down.

I, and most of Asia, don't really understand how older cars can fluctuate in value.... That said, only the extremely rare or low km cars can fetch "favourable" prices over the more common and driven ones, or those that have had major work done to keep the body and engine up to date and trouble free. The rebuilt/reconditioned 240Z is a good example as are the PGC10s (older GTRs). Why? Its getting older, those one sitting in the car yards are getting older. Unless they're currently loved by a real owner (where you are paying for a GOOD car) the prices have dropped for years sustainable only by the cost of its face-value, shaken and minor maintenance. Depends on how well maintained the car is, how much it was loved. A bit of both. All the good cars have been snapped up already, many many years back. The demand is in the leftovers not just for the R32 but every other car selling in the import market. There will be some rare ones but expect inflated prices from the trend.

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Yup white looks great, a favourite in Japan. Are you going to leave the front lip black or respray it white?

Terry I'll be there if you want me to sell the tickets on your behalf :-)

Yup, I have this photo as my wallpaper :-) Most definitely mine will be unique but not wild. I want to ride a couple of modified R32s to get a feel of what certain configuration feels like.

Thanks guys for the feedback so far, R32 REPRESENT!! Tbag you got PM. LotusGTR, I wish I was still back in Melbourne because that's where the recommended panel/spray painters are (in Springvale I believe you know), the guy doing the leather car seats and Racepace! Will send you a PM. Nuclear_skyline, I'd love to take a look at your car, you've got PM.