there you go Redgurl, all the answers you will ever need!
for all that look for the water temp needle to move, dont. it is not the indicator that your car is ready to be driven.
all the engine need is oil to lubricate its moving parts, hence we have the oil pump to do the job which starts the moment we turn the key.
fir those who said that it is a waste of fuel to warm OUR skylines up for a few minutes, please reconsider. what about those moments when your on full boost and chewing up shi t loads of petrol?!! not a waste of fuel at all brother.
I personally would like to call these warming up procedures a "long term investment" instead. after all, warm her up cool her down is the name of the game! simple:)
thats me 2bucks
ron