Jamezilla

[Pointing at Golgo] - Is that some kind of Holden? I don't know much about cars - I'm waiting on my test results to come back from the doctor. I'm not right in the head. Fanboy kid to Lewah: How come you only have one NOS bottle? Why isn't it under the seat? You've only got one NOS button, that's crap - you should have 2! Drunk bogans: V8's rock! My car does 7's... well maybe not 7's... well you know, 11's... 11.9, 13 - stuff like that... It's in the garage, its not running at the moment.

I still feel very poorly - and my bum still hurts very much... Oh what fun I'm surprised we're not banned from Taco Bill...

FYI: The car is on display at the Melbourne F1 GP - come and say hi

For those unaware, there is an AutoSalon display of cars at the GP this year. As a combined SAU/Fangartists effort, we have 11 cars on display. If you at the GP at all over the weekend - please come and say hi The display is on the Golf Course, north of the lake, just east of the pontoon bridge - at Brock Hill. Day 1 ------- Great atmosphere from the 'open day' crowds and weather. Sure, some stupid questions, some VERY stupid questions - but all good fun. Apparantly some guy's cousin owns Nigel's Supra... ah, no. Have set up a very comfortable camp of deck chairs, umbrellas and an esky - not quite a corporate box, but next best thing The utes, V8s, classics and Porsches were all out today. Nothing special - just practice sessions. The V8s do sounds great though. Only event of note was the 'handicap' race between a BMW 120i, Jim Richard's V8 supercar and the BMW Williams F1 - run twice today, the later session at 4.00pm hat the F1 beat the 120i by mere centimetres. Good stuff! The Roulettes were doing acrobatics right overhead which was great to watch. Plenty of corporate 'eye candy' - which mostly looks best from a distance We all ended up tired, sunburnt and drunk - in true SAU fashion. The next few days should be even busier and more action packed so if you able to come along, don't forget to say hello James

Hehe - you all suck Leehack - for the good of humanity, upgrade to Photoshop. Pic is super funny though - bastard.

Nope - I have to be VIP taxi on Sunday, so just a day-tripper on the Sat I'm afraid.

Oosh - Re: Font issue. Looks like some kind of font clash or confusion. Was printed direct to PDF (Acrobat 6) from Illustrator CS. Leewah noted some font wackiness too... Next issue I'll outline everything before distilling it just to be safe. Next one will likely be done in InDesign too which may help.

Troy: Sounds like Shumacher stand. I met a Grid Girl a few years ago - she was very nice, and tall, and leggy... I'll be there each day in the morning - and maybe arvo (depending on work commitments). Will be there all day on Sunday. Snowy will be there too (all 4-days). There are a number of SAU cars on display as part of the AutoSalon sponsorship. Not sure where its located - but could work as a good meeting point for anyone going. Bump in for the AutoSalon stand is Wed lunchtime - so I can post info Wed evening.

The G-Force display is part of the Nismo upgrade for the MFD. UK release R34 GT-Rs were all fitted with this as standard equipment (hence it being on the Top Gear video). Speak to Snowman - Santa brought him one for Christmas

Hopefully this should answer any of the 'has it got...' questions... Performance --------------- Fujitsubo 'Super Ti' titanium exhaust (twin 2.5" to 5" tip) Super super hi-flow cat Greddy adjustable lightened cam gears Apexi PowerFC (no hand controller) Apexi AVCR boost controller Nissan 'N1' intercooler ARC oil cooler ARC titanium radiator shroud HKS twin air-pods (green mushrooms) Timing belt changed Handling ---------- 18" x 9.5" Volk TE37 rims (bronze) Rays anodised wheel nuts Cusco adjustable castor rods Cusco brake master cylinder brace Tanabe Sustec 'street' rear shocks HKS springs Other ------- Nismo 320km dash Nismo titanium gear shifter Nismo B-pillar garnish Nismo floor mats Nismo front bonnet splitter N1 bar 'nostrils' (series 3 spec) Deeper front splitter (series 3 spec) Momo millenium steering wheel Apexi RSM with G-meter Apexi electronic boost gauge in A-pillar mount Defi 52mm centre gauge cluster (oil temp, water temp, fuel pres) Defi Link controller Alpine motorised face CD-player Alpine V12 amplifier Tinted windows Gold cam/plug covers Trust clear cam cover * phew - I think that's it. Oh - and no Golgo plates for Victorian buyers... there can be only one

* sigh As much as it pains me - it is time to sell the big fella. I'm heading off overseas shortly and thus need to free up some cash to buy beers, pay bail - etc So here goes: 1997 R33 GTR Vspec Series 2 update (xenon lamps, but not full series 3 spec) Midnight Purple Pearl 42,000 genuine kms Currently running about 230awkw $47,000 Many of you know the car, hell, many of you have DRIVEN the car - and as such there are heaps of photos kicking around here (see my gallery for some). Contact me (James) at: [email protected] if you are keen. Some nice 'motion' shots by NS2500: http://www.pbase.com/grphotos/golgo

I have some smoke-filled pics... but the Crewman is in the way of your car. Checking with Oliver and Phil to see what they have...

Thanks Snowy Yes indeed that was Golgo at AutoSalon, and he is for sale. A sad, sad day that will be Send me an email: [email protected] - if you want details... or better yet, come to the Vic Christmas Party on Sunday and have a look. There are photos in my gallery, and from any number of SAU Vic events. Also some here of Snowy driving ever-so-carefully at Dutton Rally http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/members/golgo/dutton/

Hehe - yes, you'll be pleased to know I now have an official SAU BBQ tub - containing oil, sauce, tools, paper towel and a knife And the Vortex.

'Tis the season to be jolly - so mark this in your diary: Sunday 12th December SAU Vic Christmas Party - BBQ and family day Elwood beach carpark (as per last year) This is open to everyone, and their family and friends. Bring your car, some snags, and your Vortex arm Closer to the date some mini-cruise plans and meet points will be posted in the event section. Hope to see you all there James

Apparently I went on a cruise once...

Sam: I don't mind driving if you want lift?