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Thank you for posting here as well Tao! I'm not following social media so I very much appreciate it. Though in some ways I'm not sure if it is good that you keep posting these promising results You are the voice of temptation.

Haha! I'll make sure to have my GP check my intake manifold pressure next time. Thanks Dr. Internet!

A bit of a different question: how would your situation look like if you had another $10k in your budget? Please correct me if I'm wrong but it looks to me like you are dead set on buying a Silvia but you don't quite have the funds for it. So you keep coming across these potentially questionable car sales. Last one was an alluringly cheap import from Japan. This time it's a questionable rego situation. Maybe going against the grain here, but I would propose to wait a bit longer, save more funds and buy a car without the hassle. Personally I stay clear of ads along the lines of: - The car doesn't run, but all it needs is <insert cheap thing to fix> - The car isn't registered, but all it needs is <insert cheap thing to fix> If it is not a big deal, why haven't people done it before? I'm also mechanically inept so maybe it's not an issue for you. I think the Service NSW section on buying a car is pretty good overall. Personally it made me think twice about whether I wanted to buy a modified import from interstate. I ended up buying in NSW instead. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/guide/buying-vehicle#registering-your-vehicle Just as an aside, the first thing on Service NSW website about interstate registrations is this. https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/transfer-or-register-an-interstate-vehicle

Not sure how far this is normal for coilovers, but MCA also offers reconditioning and revalving. https://mcasuspension.com/services/ So in case of issues can send them in and get fixed. Or switch to different profile. I haven't done it myself but I like the idea of having it as an option.

f**k yes! I'm super happy to see this rescheduled after the last one rained out. This cruise has been good fun in the past. Looking forward to it.

I was there again today to grab another balaclava for Jen and checked. They do have a couple of helmets in store. Pretty much all of them with HANS support. They said to come in to try them as they have different sizes in stock. And even if the specific model isn't in on the day they can order it. Sounded worth checking out.

Is there any downside to running bigger brakes when done right? Or is it that people cut corners when it's just for looks and it compromises on a major safety component? Genuine question as I'm not sure where the hate comes from. Big brakes certainly look amazing.

I'm pretty happy with the gloves. They are super light and soft. I didn't think about them at all once they were on which is probably the best to hope for. I'd say grip-wise they are fine as well. No comparison to bare hands. I was more impressed with the balaclava actually. I got it for not sweating into my helmet as much but it actually feels really nice. Hard to describe what it's like but it somewhat separates the head from the helmet. Look a bit like a sperm when wearing it without the helmet but oh well. The real test will be using these in summer. These are the two products. https://vsport.com.au/product/sabelt-challenge-tg-2-fia-racing-glove/ https://vsport.com.au/product/sabelt-fia-underwear-balaclava-ui-100-series/

Hmmm, I assumed the question was about the retro-fitted projectors in the headlights. If that is what it is. It's on my bucket list for things to do some day when I have too much money. Not necessarily for looks but for better headlight output. At one of the SAU events someone was going to go with Micks Projector Retrofits for their Stagea headlights. Haven't seen the car since though.

Hah, I would have thought that between the i30, the Mazda 3, Corolla and the Polo, economy hatchbacks are at the best they have been since a long time. Though they don't come cheap anymore. From what I've heard from friends they are happy with the i30. So solid choice for the family

What car are you getting? I have never owned a new car. But in my dreams I go with ceramic paint coating on cars that I buy.

"That's not very typical, I'd like to make that point"

What the heck? Did they completely axe the forums and all content? Intentionally? This blows my mind. If it was intentional it seems so incredibly misguided I can't even comprehend it.

Also because it wasn't obvious to me: Cruise sessions: No clothing requirements. Passengers are allowed. Timed laps: Long clothing and helmet required. No passengers allowed. Roll racing: Long clothing and helmet required. Passengers are allowed.

From emails looks like it was next day after they shipped it in Japan. Prompted by DHL. As a counter point I also made a A$1,296.51 order from Nengun and I don't think I was charged anything extra. So, really, I have no idea how the system works. Probably better to not go by my advice

Might be worth doing some more research on this. Looks to me like it might be worth splitting it if you can without getting shafted by shipping costs. From https://www.wwcf.com.au/customs-duty-import-goods-and-service-tax-calculator/. FWIW, I ordered a clutch + slave cylinder from rhdjapan a while ago. Was AU$1,950.49 all up and I had to pay AU$404.36 on top of that in import duty. I'm not entirely sure how it arrived at that value because it was just a payment prompt from DHL. My guess in hindsight is that what DHL charged as import duty may have been 10% GST + import duty + import processing charges. It gets it somewhat close to this. Not sure ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Import processing charges are listed in the link below. It also mentions the $1,000 as the cut off value. https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/cost-of-importing-goods/charges/import-processing-charge

Welcome! I believe Jairek is handling the memberships now. He'll get you sorted. @Nyoom

The schedule is out now (from https://www.facebook.com/rollracingaustralia)

How else am I going to impress people at the race track?! Where did you buy them?

Jen was saying they are the Gucci of race wear. Designed and made in Italy. Proper fancy stuff

Hmmm, I don't think so. It's a pretty small room so it's quite limited. They only have one or two things of each on display. Possibly just stocking good stuff instead of a wide range of things. I don't remember helmets specifically as it's not something I was looking out for. I'd say give them a call and see what they say. I'm sure they'd be able to help you out, but I wouldn't just go there expecting to find something like that on the spot. Sure, will do.

Made it to V-Sport today. They had two kinds of gloves in stock and two kinds of balaclavas. Made all of the difference being able to try the gloves on so I'm happy with that. Though I did feel like somewhat of an imposter around all the serious racing gear. Looking forward to trying it out though. Good riddance to sweaty hands slippery steering wheel issues.

Yes that sounds about right. Looking forward to see how it works out for you. Sounds like a bit of a bitch of a job to get done so I'm not looking forward to it. Hah, I read that as you going to replace the gearbox. I always wonder what they are like to drive new. Though I doubt it'll somehow turn it into some Ferrari gated shifter experience.

What happens when further modifications are found at inspection? More defects filed that will have to be resolved? Car taken away? Points on license? Castration? I'm not familiar with the system and always wondered about that.

And he got pulled over and asked to open the bonnet and then got away with it? I find that hard to believe. I'd say spend the time on P's to save money and then go nuts once you have the full license.