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Haven't seen finals results yet but in the TC/SC 6 cyl category, half the forum would have been running 3rd or fourth in qualifying. lol Adrian

12a compressor? don't they all have to be 134a now? Call JustJap in Kirrawee. Their banner runs on this site. Adrian

Put simply, this statement is B.S. Attributing the reduction in incidents (of which I am yet to see any proof) to 250cc limits for new bike riders is a load of steaming bulls. The reason (if any) for safer motorbike riding wouldn't have anything to do with the 2 day training course required in order to get a licence would it?!?!??!?!? EDUCATION, guys'n'gals. Say it with me ;-) Education changes understanding of the road rules and their implications. It changes perceptions of your own ability. It changes how accountable you feel/don't feel for your own actions and reactions. It changes your ATTITUDE on the road. Tell me which one of these you think would've helped in this case? Adrian

Dude, did you plug the holes into and out of the heater core in the firwall with anything? I can't quite make it out from the pics... Adrian

jeez... insert head slap smiley here! dork! Adrian

No hijack intended but I just got this from a mate who's there right now too... ------------------------- think i will just pick up an ipod for myself. dont worry tokyo auto salon all organised. The location is about 10 minutes on the train from where i am staying so am going to it on saturday morning. dude it is farking hard to find second hand car parts places when you can't speak the language so search for your turbo not going well but maybe i will get a couple of clues on saturday. how much did you want to pay for it? cant wait til saturday its going to ****ing rock at that!!! there are so many cool skylines over here....its getting to the stage that i am almost sick of them and the chrome rims that are on every second car....taragos with body kits and big chrome rims is still really hard to get used to though!! ------------------------- Adrian

Brand new models just arrived and available at a special price for SAU forum goers and an EXTRA SPECIAL price for SAU Club Members. There are two models available which are detailed below. Each model is vastly superior to the most popular american versions and less than half their retail price!! As a special offer, SAU forum goers have the chance to buy each of these models at $50 cheaper than retail while SAU Club Members can purchase $100 cheaper than retail!! Do the math and it's simple that if you're looking at one of these 2004 model petrol scooters, becoming a club member can pay for itself straight away. Both models and ALL spares are available now. Both models utilise a motorbike style throttle with the Evo 4 model also having a safety kill-switch. Please note that no quantity discounts apply over and above the SAU Forum/Member discounts. EVO 2 - RRP: $599.00 - Forum Member $549.00 - Club Member - $499.00 The new 2004 model has front and rear suspension! (2003 model had no shock absorbers). Engine: 22.5cc single cylinder 2 stroke air cooled Fuel: 40:1 Unleaded pump fuel to 2 stroke oil Power: 1.2hp @ 8000 RPM Fuel Capacity: 1.5 litre Running Time: 2 - 2.5 hours Final Drive: Friction Max Speed: 29kph Max Load: 150kg Wheels & Tyres: Aluminium Wheels & Solid Tyres Brakes: Front only - Friction Suspension: Aluminium Coil-Over front and rear - Rear adjustable LWH: 85CMx35CMx105CM Weight: 10kg Body: Steel EVO 4 - RRP: $899.00 - Forum Member $849.00 - Club Member - $799.00 Engine: 43cc single cylinder 2 stroke air cooled Fuel: 25:1 Unleaded pump fuel to 2 stroke oil Power: 2hp @ 8000 RPM Fuel Capacity: 0.8 litre Running Time: 1 hour Final Drive: Chain Automatic - 78mm Centrifugal Clutch Cruise Speed: 33kph Max Speed: 45kph Max Load: 158kg Wheels & Tyres: Aluminium wheels 10" x 3.5" Pneumatic tyres Brakes: Front and Rear 160mm cross-drilled disc brakes Suspension: Aluminium Rear Coil-Over - adjustable LWH: 114CMx36CMx114CM Weight: 18kg Body: Polished Stainless Steel For any info and purchase enquiries, please feel free to email [email protected] or pm me. Best Regards, Adrian

pred, post your guide in FAQ once your done, mate. I'm sure this will help people in the future. Adrian

These are what I call wedding cars! Adrian

Well here we go... Had the wet footwell syndrome for a fortnight but the radiator overflow seemed fine so i (stupidly) ignored it. Went shopping - maybe for half an hour - and by the time i came out, the security guard who i know (who watches my car when i'm there) said that i had a fair bit of fluid under my car since i had been parked there. I said (stupidly) that it was just condensation from the air-con (v.hot day - always on 18deg) and ignored it....stupidly. Leave carpark chatting to wife, drive 100m to the traffic lights and look at the PFC to see the temp do the following. (each change took just under a second). 83....85....91....98....105....112....119.... SHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!! Lights change and I move off round the corner hoping that it's just an air-lock and that it will sort itself out. Another 20 meteres up the road and it drops back to 112 then 110. All well so far... Another 50 up the road and it's fluctuating between 112 and 119. Pull over at the top of a hill and kill the motor. Open the bonnet to hear the general sounds of ticking usually associated with a farking hot motor as well as a hissing sound from the back of the head. Dreading the sight, I look over the back of the motor, down past the coil module and heater hose to see a pin-hole absolutely p1ssing out water/steam back towards the firewall. It was a hose by the looks of it and it looked like it was a small split in the middle of it but i'm damned if i can find the hose now. In any case I had a farking hot engine (possibly f**ked), no water in the radiator and hardly any in the overflow. I'm guessing that the water couldn't flow into the system from the bottle due to the steam/pressure. I wait....half an hour....did I mention that I had bought dinner (prawns) at the shops? Yucky! Decide to top up the overflow bottle to just over-full then brave opening the radiator cap. Dry obviously and with the PFC now displaying 96, I start the motor and VERY VERY slowly fill the bastard up. To cut an INSANELY long story short, after idling for about 15 mins and topping the radiator up, I had it idling at 76deg which is 2deg cooler than normal. Whatever! Drove to dad's which is about 2 mins away and pull up at 76deg. Awesome. Then I remember MADGT4 and his wonderful thread about a wet foot-well. The only place that had any water left was the passenger foot-well. Green water. Guys'n'gals, if you're still with me, please read the following... ** IF YOU HAVE A WET PASSENGER FOOT-WELL, DON'T IGNORE IT (stupidly) LIKE ME OR YOU COULD COOK YOUR FRIGGIN' MOTOR AND END UP WITH A BILL FOR MANY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!! ** Right. Well I might not have a broken engine as it was only running at those ridiculous temperatures for seconds but please be aware that as the fluid level drops and the steam/pressure builds, the remaining fluid is forced out of the cooling system at an exponential rate! It even (as in this case) creates FREE BONUS LEAKS for you to deal with later on :-( Hope this helps people in the future. I'm p1ssed off so this is now gonna be a sticky in the Maintenance section cos I don't want you wonderful people to break your cars. Adrian

Cool huh? Adrian

Entry form available....where? I wanna come Adrian

Ummm... seen it operating at numerous V8 Supercar events. Donut King bright pink Hiace. want pics? Adrian

I reckon that's cos that's what most people have already on there car. There are some pretty impressive times here considering the shitty tyres some people use - (me included. When will I learn ).

Don't forget to get your entry in right now, MAR55S. That goes for everyone else too Adrian

Technically yes. But I would suggest anyone fitting this bracket of car should call and speak to John Bearman at [cabin]. Adrian

Still for sale? $40?

Ghosn's not the most popular guy in Japan now is he?!?! lol... "The man who canned Godzilla" was one story I read when he innitially said that there was no place for a straight-6 AWD supercar in todays market. Bastard! Adrian

90,000km on motor - rebuilt at 75k by Wollongong performance specialist. HD Clutch, hi-flow turbo, exhaust, aftermarket suspension, 18's with big (almost new) rubber, full bodykit, bright red - Very pretty car that goes very well. Mature owner. $25,000 neg. Adrian

I think that the gain would be minimal for the money outlaid. Adrian

RB heads flow pretty darn well off the boat but I have only ever had one good experience with a head work company and that was Unlimited Headjobs in Sydney. Can't remember if it was in Leichardt or whether i'm imagining it. NO-ONE in Wollongong. Adrian

It's not too late MAR55S! Click the link at the top of the page or go to www.dragcombat.com and fillin the registration form. Would be awesome to have you and you lovely other half there in the silver beast. Be quick to guarantee your spot! Adrian

Damnit, mine has started this too. Crap. Adrian

I want the 16 * 8's. Will someone else buy the other two? Adrian

I say again: 16 x ??????? Adrian