B-Man

Hey Talej, I feel for you mate - I know exactly what you are feeling. But hey we got to realise that when you start modifying cars - shit happens. For Example: I spent $XX,000 upgrading the top end and ancillaries of my car to take it from 150rwkw to 240rwkw - then the engine went bang/pop/splutter/poof. Now I am spending nearly 2 x ($XX,000) to fix it properly. The further down the track I get, the more $$ it is costing me, because the more things I find out are busted or weakened. The reason for all this is - when you modify one bit it puts stress on another , which you have to modify , then this puts stress on another part, etc, etc. But hell, I have learnt some very valuable lessons about modifying cars along the way. The fundamental and most basic rule is (if you don't know exactly what you are doing) - find a shop/mechanic that you can trust and that tells you the truth - no bullshit. (this is the MOST IMPORTANT decision you need to make before making ANY other decisions on technical shit like what ECU, what turbo , which injectors, etc, etc) Get them to listen to your goals - give them your input - get them to make recomendations to achieve your desired objectives. If you trust them and they tell the truth, all the rest will fall into place - even if there are fu(kups along the way - you will always know where you stand. And yes - always budget on spending 1.5 to 2 times as much as than you originally think when you start modifying a car ! Hope it all goes well for you mate !

Yeah - they look good and have strong engines - pity they don't handle

What happened to the rest of the plug ?? Did it just melt or did it go through the valve/exhaust/turbo etc - Nasty stuff ! I've seen other threads with other (Unigroup guys) saying that this has happened them numerous times with Iridium plus !!! Damn I'm not gonna let this happen in my new engine !!!

Whoops, Sorry...... Thanks for the feedback peeps - I'll try on the weekend - I do have one of those Steam Duck thingies..... I might try that and have a hair dryer on standby ! Cheers,

OK guys - these are the folk who have PM'd me. I'm just waiting on Auto-Motion to confirm back with me (not that I don't trust you guys - just to ensure that Auto-Motion has received your booking forms) 1) B-Man (confirmed by Automotion) 2) Crozo (confirmed by Automotion) 3) Ultimatepowder (confirmed by Automotion) 4) MRK25T (confirmed by Automotion) 5) Ash 6) XEQTOR (confirmed by Automotion) 7) Kinks 8) Akira 9) Doughboy's Brother Steve 10) GTS4 I'll update the list as we go. Rgds

Isn't there a Swansea near Newcastle ??? :hum:

Are you allowed to change tyres/wheels depending on the type of event ? ie Have your semi slicks for dry events and set of Goodyear Allrounders (j/ks) for the wet circuits ??

Is this the same as extrusion honing ? (sand blasting the inside of the manifold) I've been thinking of doing this to my std exhaust manifold since it is off the car - and if it is chaep to get done (ie don't want to spend too much on something that may be being replaced something down the track) Might help with flow ?? Sand blasting then powder coating the outside might be an option too - but only if economically viable - for the gain. Which I suspect it wouldn't be. So I prolly won't do it. OK, I'll shut up now.

Good thinking 99 ! Have you tried this before ?? Cheers,

OK, I want to remove the VERY VERY dark tint that came with my new import. Is there are proper or correct way of doing this ? Or do you just rip it off ? THe last thing I want it getting into a fiddly excersise. Thanks in advance

Good price for a nice car - Good luck with the sale !

The Gloria came with snow tyres - you can have those if you like.

Casting my un-trained eye over these results leads me to the conclusion that : A) A job well done by all - and heaps of fun had by all B) You guys should drive more in the rain (ie Need more practice on the wet circuits) BTW, refer to events section for details on wet skid pan training :shake:

You owe me another case of beer Fatz ! (for the perfecto bog job)

Those guys who have sent forms off - Can you please PM me with your names so I can just check with Automotion that they have received them - then I'll post you on the confirm list ! Cheers folks ! Can't wait for this ! Oh and the good news is that my R33 with new monster engine will be ready for this training ! Yeah baby !

Ok guys Aaron is at Indy right now so I'll get replies back for some of those questions you guys were asking & those who PMd me. I have got some feedback on receipts and certificates. Yes - receipts are give on the first training day. Yes Certificates can be arranged for the training. Comon guys - get your froms in - not long to go now - Only a week !! Cheers,

Dave - compliancing too a bit longer than expected Specs: VG20DET - 2.0L V6 quad cam Ceramic Turbo (no intercooler). Read wheel drive, 156kw stock - Auto (they are all auto) I got Zorst (cat back - you should see the size of the tip, massive bro) , Suspension (lower/harder). I drives real nice - only done 40,000kms - full service hiostory (in Jap - Tosh you will have to translate for me mate) She's a bit rough on the outside and inside , as every import is when they just come off the boat - It's got an aftermarket pimping wooden steering wheel (horn no workies). Also needs new washer nozzle squirters - no biggy. Oh and I think the tint is about 95% - can't see a think out of the rears at night - he he (I might have to take this off for rego - anyone know how to remove tint ???) This weekend I'll give her the once over - wash, clean, change fluids, check the pads & rotors, fix the horn and washers - And hopefull get a bluey and rego next week - Just in time ready for some pimping cruzing......

So do they come with tyres or not ? I'm confused....

That zorst looks new Ducan ! Nice dual TWS !

700HP is too much for a streetable or track-able skyline. Only good for drag racing - It's all or nuthing. And like Steve says, plan on spending 10-15K on the engine to be able to handle the power - then clutch, then driveline, gearbox, diff, driveshafts, then you got to brake - suspension, handling, tyres. ......and the list goes on !

OK you win - looks nice !! Give you a run in my other car bro - fullie j/k's

One for Adrian ......

and one for TWS:

Good stuff Mark - What the hell have you done to your car BTW ?? U put some big mutha of a turbo on it !! Nice !

He he - Funny guy !!!!