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I read in the paper that they had centre diff problems on saturday, so that could explain the work they were doing? They also had ABS problems and were without it on Sunday (according to the Hobart Mercury)

ahh so that explains this...

RWD porsche + very wet roads (snow) didn't give him much chance of keeping up with the GTR, but he did very well to come 3rd and if it had of been dry on the last two days he probably would have won

hmmm.....

They were in 75th position in the modern competition as of the end of Leg 2 (yesterday) http://www.targa.org.au/Targa_2005/Primary..._final_leg2.php

PROVISIONAL END OF DAY RESULTS Thursday 28 April 2005 DRIVETRAVEL.COM MODERN COMPETITION POS CREWS MODEL PENALTY TIME 1 Paul Stokell, VIC- Peter Roberts, TAS Lamborghini Gallardo 00:03:41 2 Jim Richards, VIC- Barry Oliver, TAS Porsche 911 GT3 CS 00:04:04 3 Tony Quinn, QLD- Keith Wenn, QLD Porsche 911 Turbo 00:04:18 4 John White, TAS- Jason White, TAS Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II 00:04:20 5 Warwick Rooklyn, NSW- Linda Long, NSW Mitsubishi Evolution Lancer VII 00:04:51 6 Greg Garwood, TAS- John Allen, QLD Porsche 911 Turbo 00:05:16 =7 Rex Broadbent, VIC-Michael Goedheer, VIC Daytona Coupe 00:06:33 =7 Kevin Weeks,SA-Jahmeil Taylor SA Porsche 911 GT2 00:06:33 9 Scott Juniper, QLD – Dan Bowden, QLD Porsche 911 Turbo 00:06:35 10 Jeff Beable, VIC-Nerida Beable, VIC Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II 00:06:54 ---- Hopefully the shitty weather in Tasmania over the next few days will give the GTRs the edge!

The 'Hobart grapevine' isn't very reliable. I was told it has an RB20DEt, but who knows how true that is :wassup:

If your going to submit a response to the government make sure you think it through and be mature about it. There's no point sending immature rubbish, that'll only give them more reason to go ahead with the laws (if you can't be responsible on the internet, what chance have you got in a car?) *not having a go at anyone in particular, it's just I've read some rubbish on other sites and a little bit on here (but nowhere near as much)

You heard the man, tell him what you think. IN A MATURE MANNER. (if your capable of doing so) There's not much point bitching on here.

Engine “knock” is the sound produced when a car’s air/fuel mixture is ignited by something other than the spark plug, such as a hot spot in the combustion chamber. Light knock is normal in modern engines during heavy acceleration or under other high-load conditions, such as climbing steep grades. Severe “knock” may be caused by fuel with too low an octane rating or by improper adjustment of the ignition system. This will harm the engine. “Knock” is also called “detonation” or “ping.”

yep your right, I don't see why it should just be young people that have to go through strict testing and education if there is still a hell of a lot of idiotic older drivers that have bad habits that will never change unless they are taught properly and tested every now and then. I know a few oldies that aren't aware of laws such as keep left unless overtaking in an 80km + zone, and the "zip" merge rule to name a couple. When I went through the road rule book a few years ago before going for my L's I was with my Nan, and she ended up learning a few new laws she had never heard of. Your forgetting that young people (I'm not just going to say 'P' platers [i'm 18 and not on P's]) in general are more tempted to show off, 'test' out their cars and to be "fullly sic moite". there's also the peer pressure factor. (I'm not saying you are like this, but alot are.) Also, how about just not getting into a situation where you lose traction? Alot of the time it's preventable, but not always in emergency situations so they should be teaching emergency braking and car control skills to EVERYBODY. ..... Also, the police need to start getting their priorites right, what's more likely to kill or injure, l.e.d. windscreen washer lights or dodgy brakes with no pad materials(or shoes) left ?? -rhetorical question- I've never seen a cop have a look at a car's brakes, they'd prefer to defect someone for wheels that are too large for the cars instead of looking at the real (possibly) danger behind the wheels. They also shouldn't be kicking car enthusiasts out of car parks when all they are doing is standing around talking, because as soon as the police tell them to piss off alot of people head out into the hills and go crazy, It's obvious which is more dangerous. Oh and they need to be more consistent.

I dunno if your post was in response to my post, but seeing as it was straight after I'll assume it was.... I wasn't talking about anything at the front of the bonnet , but at the back where it's hinged. theres a small bit of metal on each side, next to the hinges which hooks into the bonnet framework.(on alot, but not all cars)

think about the cost and availability of parts for it, because of it's age.

well said. Also I've seen a few carbon fibre bonnets that don't have hinge locks/catches (can't think of their proper name). when the bonnnet is closed on most cars there is a small metal piece that sticks up into the bonnet next to the hinge mounts, if the car is in an accident they prevent the bonnet from flying back through the windscreen if the hinges fail. some carbon fibre bonnets don't have the right holes in the underbonnnet frame work, so the catches don't do their job properly. also, if your only after them for the wank factor I think supercheap and roughtobarn sell rolls of stick on carbon look plastic sheets like contact. :headspin: :wassup:

R.I.P. unfortunately if you make an idiotic decision the results of that split second decision wether or not to put your foot down can kill. But, why is everyone arguing in this thread, about how to prevent these sort of fatalities? Can't you start another one? :headspin:

It's an RB20DET from what I've been told

how about an "Ask the experts" section? where you can ask members that work or have worked in the automotive industry in depth questions. (also members that are pro's, but don't work in the industry) there must be a few people in the trade on here? So, basically the same Idea as PurpleR32's but without the pressure on the one person

yes, the front wheel drive pintara IS a U12.

my car isnt an import, and I have no idea what a 'muzza' I guess thats the new term for bogan :alcoholic I gues you saying that you had pulsars on your last cruise makes my car acceptable, I'll have to think about it, see if I'm free

also I should add that not all mechanics do electronic accessory installs. Just because he didnt want to do it doesnt mean hes work is bad, some mechanics like doing mechanical work you know. There are places that are dedicated to electronic accessory installs, like auto electricians for example.... :headspin: Go to Autobarn/city motors, there prices are fantasic :slap:

SAME! hes a nice guy, and he knows his stuff and doesnt mind chatting about stuff to help out, he even gave me advice on something I was going to buy from another shop and fit myself, there was nothing in it for him but he didnt mind helping me out. He is normally only working with one other guy so he may not always have the time to chat to everyone, unlike some other businesses that have service advisors that are there just to talk. He does do alot of work and is always busy. I've never heard anything bad about him, unlike alot of other businesses around hobart, including big Prestige workshops. thAt friends and family have had work done at. I dont like slagging businesses off but youd be suprised at what some of the stuff ive heard of happening /go wrong at certain PROfessional AUTOmotive businesses.

heres a U13 bluebird SSS attesa... and heres a U12 bluebird SSS attesa... (the black one)

full comp for me... My parents bmw was rear ended while they were in nsw by some young country bumpkin in an old holden ute a couple of months ago, the final bill from the repairers was around $6,500 and the guy wasnt insured at all, that will teach him!

so if hes had the car for about 10 weeks, then how come he said about a week ago that hes only had it for 3 weeks? http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=53423 what level maths are you studying at school stupid! ? :uzi: :headspin: