Got Beaten By 350z

[interfooler]

Interesting you bring up heavily modded Commodores/Falcons.

I was the lone V35 representative up at Powercruise this weekend (Barbagallo). The cars there were simply unreal. HSVs/FPVs, classic aussie/american muscle, a lot of s13-s15s and r32-r34 Skylines and even a few Euro heavyweights. However, amidst the company of such highly modified machines, my V35 with mere aftermarket rims pulled A LOT of attention. Had people asking me what the hell it was, if they could sit in it, if they could look under the hood, few taking pictures and even a couple of people wanting to come for a ride around the track. I was actually really surprised even though they're getting more common, there's still a huge number of people who've never seen one before.

I took much pleasure basking in all the attention.

That being said, I think U guys (Victor,xtc and Paul) should have taken the prize away from the modified locals. Oh well, we know ours looks a million bux so that's what counts

Exactly right! The V35 turns more heads than an 80k 3 series coupe or A5. That was the biggest reason why I bought one. Just the exclusivity alone is worth it all.

[V35_Paul]

Have you got a copy of the rules anywhere?

Fair enough I'd be unimpressed at the Aurion getting a showing (since it's manufactured in Australia), but a 350Z is an "Asian Import". I don't see anything in the title requiring the competitor car to be a grey Asian import.

But they're not all made in Asia, so BMWs, Mercs, etc wouldn't have been in your category.

I don't think any BMWs or Mercs where in the show. Just holden toranas

Well if i knew i was up against cars from "The Great Wall" all the way to my mates "350Z" i wouldn't have bothered at all.

This year they didn't post the detailed conditions of entry on there website. They did last year and it read "must have Import Badge" but that category was "best import" so any car imported into oz.

http://www.mwshowandshine.com/

[VNS 24]

Interesting you bring up heavily modded Commodores/Falcons.

I was the lone V35 representative up at Powercruise this weekend (Barbagallo). The cars there were simply unreal. HSVs/FPVs, classic aussie/american muscle, a lot of s13-s15s and r32-r34 Skylines and even a few Euro heavyweights. However, amidst the company of such highly modified machines, my V35 with mere aftermarket rims pulled A LOT of attention. Had people asking me what the hell it was, if they could sit in it, if they could look under the hood, few taking pictures and even a couple of people wanting to come for a ride around the track. I was actually really surprised even though they're getting more common, there's still a huge number of people who've never seen one before.

I took much pleasure basking in all the attention.

That being said, I think U guys (Victor,xtc and Paul) should have taken the prize away from the modified locals. Oh well, we know ours looks a million bux so that's what counts

Cheers for the compliment, Tarun. Paul's V35 is nicely done up in most department of the car (except the wheels I think, which I am sure will be coming soon). He is a great guy and I am sure you will have a great chat with him when you see him. For me, I went for the look first, but I still wanted to have and keep the OEM look, as long as I can.

With the V35 being a rare car although there are more on the road now, we still got questions like "Hey, it's a new Skyline." and "What year and spec is that Skyline?", etc at the Perth Autosalon 2010. It's still a joy that you feel when people have interest in your car, you know. V35 is probably the best bang-for-your-buck car now at the moment because it has become affordable, more parts and knowledge are out there now and the V-community is getting bigger everyday so you can enjoy your V even more.

I love my V35. I be honest with you, after I bought the car, I made lots of friends who share the same passion as me and that's the best thing that can happen to a middle age guy like me. And that's what I want other fellow VQ owners to feel.

[CRISP 35]

Cheers for the compliment, Tarun. Paul's V35 is nicely done up in most department of the car (except the wheels I think, which I am sure will be coming soon). He is a great guy and I am sure you will have a great chat with him when you see him. For me, I went for the look first, but I still wanted to have and keep the OEM look, as long as I can.

With the V35 being a rare car although there are more on the road now, we still got questions like "Hey, it's a new Skyline." and "What year and spec is that Skyline?", etc at the Perth Autosalon 2010. It's still a joy that you feel when people have interest in your car, you know. V35 is probably the best bang-for-your-buck car now at the moment because it has become affordable, more parts and knowledge are out there now and the V-community is getting bigger everyday so you can enjoy your V even more.

I love my V35. I be honest with you, after I bought the car, I made lots of friends who share the same passion as me and that's the best thing that can happen to a middle age guy like me. And that's what I want other fellow VQ owners to feel.

Well said. Yes its pretty much the best thing dat can happen at any age for people who share the same enthusiasm.

[R6n350GT]

Well said. Yes its pretty much the best thing dat can happen at any age for people who share the same enthusiasm.

Is there a GC/Brissy meet up for V35s??

[CRISP 35]

Not sure nate . We r from Perth.

[diabolique]

Cheers for the compliment, Tarun. Paul's V35 is nicely done up in most department of the car (except the wheels I think, which I am sure will be coming soon). He is a great guy and I am sure you will have a great chat with him when you see him. For me, I went for the look first, but I still wanted to have and keep the OEM look, as long as I can.

With the V35 being a rare car although there are more on the road now, we still got questions like "Hey, it's a new Skyline." and "What year and spec is that Skyline?", etc at the Perth Autosalon 2010. It's still a joy that you feel when people have interest in your car, you know. V35 is probably the best bang-for-your-buck car now at the moment because it has become affordable, more parts and knowledge are out there now and the V-community is getting bigger everyday so you can enjoy your V even more.

I love my V35. I be honest with you, after I bought the car, I made lots of friends who share the same passion as me and that's the best thing that can happen to a middle age guy like me. And that's what I want other fellow VQ owners to feel.

I just thought I'd add - I got a bit of "hate" from a few people at Powercruise, a few comments like "Oh couldn't afford an R35?" or "tryhard Skyline". All of which I ignored, I pity the uneducated

[VNS 24]

I just thought I'd add - I got a bit of "hate" from a few people at Powercruise, a few comments like "Oh couldn't afford an R35?" or "tryhard Skyline". All of which I ignored, I pity the uneducated

Haha, I wouldn't even give a damn about what those kind of people say, Tarun. The majority of those people won't even have Jap car.

V35 was never one of the fastest Nissan off the factory floor, so why some people saying it's slower than this car and that car which I don't understand. If I wanted a race car and beat more than half of people that say those things, I can go and get modified R32, R33, R34 gtr, brand new STI or EVO...never mind R35 GTR.

Edited October 5, 2010 by Victor.T

[Walf]

that SUUUUUUUUUCKS mate

U should have won

[scathing]

This year they didn't post the detailed conditions of entry on there website. They did last year and it read "must have Import Badge" but that category was "best import" so any car imported into oz.

http://www.mwshowandshine.com/

I have no idea when the 2010 Category Guidlines file was uploaded, but this is what it has to say:

7. Best Asian Import

Includes a host of vehicles from Asia including Subaru, Honda, Toyota, Nissan etc…

Can be stock or modified.

"Vehicles from Asia" sounds pretty clear-cut to me. Fair enough the Aurion shouldn't have been a competitor given its country of manufacture, but if the 350Z was tidier than yours it's a worthy winner for the category defined above.

FYI, there are also a few 2002 (or early 2003) grey import Z33s floating around. They'd be wearing FairladyZ badges (unless the owner rebadged them, which seems unlikely) but they do exist.

Edited October 5, 2010 by scathing

[xtc]

dw bud you won once with 177rwkw now that you're running 190-200rw stay in geraldton, come here when i get a twin turbo setup. LOL jk. either way well done for representing and hope we can see you on next cruise...

[VNS 24]

Yes, Paul. You are the former winner last time and tried very hard again for the V35 family and represented outside Perth area in WA and I am sure everyone is grateful for that. For those of us that had seen your car, we know how much effots you put in it. Well done.

Edited October 6, 2010 by Victor.T