LTSJayce

Ditto Amaru's post!

Interesting...Even if it's private? I thought if it went "bang" in the driveway as you pulled out after handing the money over,it was already too late...

>I don't understand. After our last child was born, my wife told me we >had >to cut back on expenses - I had to give up drinking beer. I was not a >big >drinker, maybe a 12-pack on weekends. > >Anyway, I gave it up but I noticed the other day when she came home >from >grocery shopping the receipt included $45 in makeup. > >I said, "Wait a minute I've given up beer and you haven't given up >anything!" > >She said, "I buy that makeup for you, so I can look pretty for you." > >I told her, "f *k off, that's what the beer was for!"

Huh? Mine's still running as sweet as the day I bought it...better,actually. I don't get your point. Listen to this advice:Amaru probably has more knowledge on this subject than anyone else in the ACT,and probably on the Eastern seaboard,IMHO! The knock sensor idea,whilst good,probably has no bearing(pun intended) here:if you can hear the knock,it's past the point of saving. Any mechanic who knows their left from their right will tell you an audible engine knock,be it "pinging" from detonation,to big end rattle,will be damage done already if it can be heard clearly by the human ear. Knock sensors(factory ones and well calibrated aftermarket ones)will pick a knock long before the human ear(trained or untrained). One thing that makes me laugh,and this is in no way aimed at Stunnd,is the expectation that someone buys a 15-odd-year old Group A-based car that retailed for $110,000 (back then) for somewhere between $17K and $35K and expect the highly strung,aging,questionably-serviced weapon to hold it all together under the new owners expectations of a hugely powerful and thrashable vehicle. When these thing break something,no matter how small,it's usually expensive. Even standard servicing and running cost are higher. There's no real way to "be cheap" around a Godzilla,or anything similarly spec'd. If petrol hits the predicted $2/litre mark,or worse,my bet is most performance car owners are going to have a dummyspit. Me? I'll still boost mine hard at the track, and it'll get driven as often as it usually does. It's part of supercar ownership. That said,I'm awaiting the barrage of naysayers wondering accusingly where my casr has been lately. True,it will have it's (working flawlessly) engine removed and rebuilt. Why? Because my idea of MY perfect GT-R involves more power than attainable from the factory ,and I wont do the job half arsed. Will it cost much? I'm expecting it to hurt the hip pocket hugely. Will it be worth it? The satisfied grin as I roll it out after it's running in period will reveal all. Will it take a long time? Hell yes. I'm no drug dealer or rich business giant that can turn a huge task like the rebuild I want into a four week wonder job. Ahh...I feel much better,thanks! End of rant!

Sorry,K-I was too excited(it's the little things...)that I thought of doing a search first,but just posted away anyhow! Still,it's a good thing,yeah?

I thought you'd start finding some nice rides...

Bored? Have a look at all the people rolling through the starting gates of the nurburgring ring one of the most famous race tracks in the world. Its just amazing watching the different cars that have a go. For those of you that have not really heard of the ring here is alittle info. The Ring is, quite simply, the ultimate driving experience. 13 miles and at least 73* bends add up to what even racing drivers describe as the most demanding circuit in the world. It's hard to describe just how good it is until you've been there, but if you can imagine your favourite mountain road and your favourite race-track, and combine the best bits of the two, you'll get the general idea. (*There are various different figures quoted, depending on what you count as a bend - look at the photo to get an idea of the difficulty of counting them - but the official number is 73.) Any way check it out! http://nurburgring.org.uk/webcams.html If you would like to know more about the ring check out the same URL without the /webcams.html on the end P.S. Remember it's live:there's a time difference,y'know!

A rabbit walks into a pub and says to the barman "Can I have a pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie" The barman is amazed but gives the rabbit a pint of beer and a ham and cheese toastie. The rabbit drinks the beer and eats the toastie, he then leaves. The following night the rabbit returns and again asks for a Pint of Beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie. The barman, now intrigued by the rabbit and the extra drinkers in the pub (because word gets round) gives the rabbit the pint and the toastie. The rabbit consumes them and leaves. The next night, the pub is packed, in walks the rabbit and says "A pint of beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman" The crowd is hushed as the barman gives the rabbit his pint and toastie and then burst into applause as the rabbit wolfs them down. The next night there is standing room only in the pub, coaches have been laid on for the crowds of patrons attending, the barman is making more money in one week than he did all last year. In walks the rabbit and says, "A Pint of Beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, please barman", smiling and accepting the tributes of the masses. The barman says, "I'm sorry rabbit, old mate, old mucker but we are right out of them Ham and Cheese Toasties" The rabbit looks aghast, the crowd has quietened to almost a whisper, when the barman clears his throat nervously and says, "We do have a very nice Cheese and Onion Toastie" The rabbit looks him in the eye and says, "Are you sure I will like it" The masses bated breath is ear shatteringly silent. The barman, with a rougish smile says "Do you think that I would let down one of my best friends, I know you'll love it" "Ok" says the rabbit," I'll have a Pint of Beer and a Cheese and Onion Toastie" The pub erupts with glee as the rabbit quaffs the beer and guzzles the toastie, he then waves to the crowd and leaves.... NEVER TO RETURN!!!!!! One year later in the now impoverished public house, the barman (who has only served 4 drinks tonight, 3 of which were his) calls time. When he is cleaning down the now empty bar, he sees a small white form, floating above the bar. The barman says, "Who are you" To which he is answered, "I am the ghost of the rabbit that used to frequent your public house" The barman says, "I remember you, you made me famous, you would come in every night and have a Pint of Beer and a Ham and Cheese Toastie, masses came to see you and this place was famous" The rabbit says, "Yes I know" The barman said, "I remember, on your last night we didn't have any Ham and Cheese Toasties, you had a Cheese and Onion one instead" The rabbit said "Yes, you promised me that I would love it" The barman said "You never came back, after that fateful night, what happened" "I DIED", said the Rabbit. "NO!" said the barman,"what from". After a short pause. The rabbit said... "Mixing-me-toasties".

Great work A! Now Jon;stop fussing about in Melbourne,buy another 'Line and come back-we miss ya! Seriously,good to see a positive outcome for both Jon and Andrew! And we do actually miss ya up here in freezing cold Canberra,J: I hope Victoria is treating you well. And a VL turb's,huh? At least it has a Nissan heart!

Now I'm interested!

Spotted Thursday morn': a de-winged R32 with a "work-in-progress" vented bonnet heading towards Queanbo' on Lanyon Drive. Looked like the car will turn out nice! Also spotted this morning one of the angriest sounding R31's I've ever seen at Macca's in Fyshwick about 8.30. Black 2 door;anyone on here(jeez,I hope so)?!?

I know of a forum member who has a 4 dr 31,RB30 w/RB25 head conv.,STi seats and a few other bits that he's looking to sell. It wont be $250(natch'...),but it wont be expensive at all,from what I've heard...PM me with your details,if you're interested(or anyone else,for that matter)and I'll forward 'em on.

I've considered my earlier post is historically incorrect,therefore: Hear,hear! Or should that be "where,where?"... Just feeling pedantic...

No;not taking the piss-just stating that there should be more driven,motivated people in the world that don't want a free ride on others coat tails. It'd be soooo much easier that where the World is at right now!

Actually,I agree...seriously.

Here here! Or should that be "where,where?"

OK;I'll try a diiferent tack,that goes out to all & sundry. Apply this as required! DON'T tell us why you wont be there. DON'T give us excuses. DON'T justify your no-show. Just don't come along to enjoy the fun those of us are having that DID show up! Those that DO want to come along,see you there;if you want to post that up,before or after Tuesday nights,feel free! I just don't want to hear the negative voices(even the ones in my head),as I feel they bring the whole tone down a notch or ten...

Righto you lot:Mick(the Bullet32 formerly known as R31DET...)has hit the nail on the head. I can understand some people having commitments,but even if 1 in 3 people had a night off from the numbers we used to have, we'd still have a BIG turnout. OK,it's easy for me to only have three Tuesday nights off total in a year,as I'm close by,and some people have to travel from afar,but I thought half the attraction was to drive your Skyline to meet other Skyline owners,yes?!?

Delayed spotted: an attractive lady driving a marone R33 GTS with chromed 5 spoke wheels in the main street,Queanbo' yesterday around 11ish. No point in me waving:I was in the long-suffering Liberty!

I've had a quick glance at AutoSalon's site,but I can't see anything. Understandable,if they're all still recovering after what was probably a big day yesterday. Soooo....boys:any ideas on times/placings OTHER than a GT-R won(one of us? R32? 33? 34?) and someone(name?) in a Scoobie was going well? I want photo's,but I'll also assume everyone was too busy steering to take heaps of happy snaps as well.

C'mon,already:PICS! RESULTS!! What gives?!?

A woman was on a plane arriving in Australia after having had a shopping holiday in Asia. She found herself seated next to a nice priest whom, after several hours of conversation she finally got up the nerve to ask, "Excuse me Father, could I ask a favour?" "Of course my child, What can I do for you?" "I have this problem, I bought myself a new sophisticated hair remover gadget for which I paid an enormous sum of money. I have really gone over the declaration limits and I’m worried that they will confiscate it at customs. Do you think you could hide it under your cassock?" "Of course I could, my child, but you must realise that I cannot lie." "You have such an honest face Father, I am sure they will not ask you any questions", and she gave him the 'hair remover machine'. The aircraft arrived at its destination. When the priest presented himself to customs he was asked: "Father, do you have anything to declare?" "From the top of my head to my sash, I have nothing to declare, my son", he replied. Finding this reply strange, the customs officer asked: "And from the sash down, what do you have?" The priest replied: "I have there a marvellous little instrument destined for use by women, but which has never been used." Breaking out in laughter, the customs officer said: "Go ahead Father. "Next!"

It's a year after Cinderella and Prince Charming married (after the whole glass slipper/dance at the ball deal). Cinderella has grown tired of ol' Princy,and has been racking up the royal Mastercard,putting big miles on the royal chariot,and most alarmingly,sleeping around with whomever she feels like. After a particularly large night of whoring-it-up,Cinderella comes home at 5 a.m. to find her Fairy Godmother standing at the door,frowning at her disapprovingly. "Cinderella,if you don't stop sleeping around,I'll have to do something very drastic to change your ways!" says Fairy Godmother. "Whatever!" Cinderella replies,rolling her eyes as she heads for a Berocca... After another week of random rogering,Fairy Godmother appears again,and bails Sinderella up. "Right!" she bellows "I've had your broad minded persony ways!!" and WHOOSH:she casts a spell that turns Cinderella's private parts into a pumpkin! Cinderella is shocked;she can't even offer a reply or plea. "That should teach you a lesson!" says F. Godmother as she vanishes,happy to know her God daughter can't play around any more. A mere 24 hours later,and Cinderella is wobbling back into the Palace doors,looking very dishevelled and just a bit happy about something. Magically,the Godmother appears to see what's going on... "I thought I put a stop to your ways,Cinderella;why are you looking so pleased?" she asks. Cinderella,with a dreamy look upon her face,could only reply"I've just met Peter Peter..."

Habib the builder:can he fix it? Less for cash!

G'day Luke,and a heeeoooge "welcome aboard"! I think you'll find most on these forums are pretty friendly! Best thing you can do here is do a search on the R32 GT-R from the search tool in the top tool bar:you will find HEAPS of info'! It's been a question asked MANY times,so the gang will probably point you there to save valuable typing time that can be spent on new topics! 'm a very biased R32 owner,and I'd talk/type your ear off,but I have to go to work! So;enjoy being an SAU'er now(although I don't mind rotors,either)and "get stuck into it"! Cheers! Jayce.