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Who could help to find out if this square setup would fit a v36 sedan?
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Point taken!
Another little ditty is that many female nurses are disgusted at how many male Drs become laissez faire about washing hands > neglectful
...reminds me of that alpha female Florence Nightingale.
Largest contributor of surgical site infections -not following aseptic technique.
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The surgical outcomes are good with compartment syndrome. I'm sure you have been told it involves release of the fascia of the muscle.
If you have been doing non-operative treatment (physio, stretching etc) and it is not working, then get the fascia released and be done with it.
Pressure will go down and the muscle will get the oxygen it requires while getting rid of the metabolic waste products that build up within it.
I've never seen much benefit of physio with compartment syndrome. Shin splints and calf muscle cramps yes, but not with true compartment syndrome.
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Yeah that black R34 looks MEGA.
The rear of the R35 looks spot on, but the front doesn't make it look anything special.
If it had the lights square on infront say like the current BMWs (or like the R34) it would look much nicer
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it looks hidious
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If you didnt blow anything on the rex you will be fine with the gtr. The 34R can be very reliable and cop a huge belting with no hassles at power levels around the high 200 to low 300kw mark but then again like with any car once you start excessively modifying things can and do go wrong.
I dont know where your looking on the market but any R34 that is around R35 money better be mofidifed off its head with only the best parts and pulling 800+ horses otherwise yes it is hugely overpriced and a rip off. Even Nur's are dropping in price these days and you will have at least 20 grand left over change for the nicest of examples when compared to a 35.
that's why I wouldn't buy another wrx again. Too much expense needed to modify them properly.
Had to build engine and gearbox to handle much larger turbo and nitrous.
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Another car you might want to consider is a 335i (rwd, twin turbo). You can get an early model (06-07) coupe for around the 55k mark. You can also get it in hardtop convertible for around the 70k mark if that floats your boat. They are very understated from the factory and close to m3 performance. Spend around 3k on the car and you'll have 290-300rwkw easy.
Yet another option is the 135i, similar to the above but a bit cheaper. But it is the 1 series, so you are sacrificing a bit when it comes to the interior and looks (they're fugly IMO) and they have the stigma of being a girl's car.
sorry for no replies lately, studying for an exam.
I test drove the 335i's and Audi S4 before I bought the 370GT.
They were OK for daily driving, but not much thrills, much like the 370GT.
To answer some of the questions above. No, I have no patience and little time to fix niggling
problems associated with an older car. I do miss the raw feeling, as my last wrx was very 'raw', but not at the expense of reliability.
By the way the later model R34s that are a pick above the rest are not that much cheaper than
the Euro's (2007 M3), and interestingly not that far off the 2009 R35s (maybe these R34s are over-priced?)
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Always hard to make up a decent plate.
Most of the obvious ones will be gone regarless of what state your in so unless you have a lot of money.
There are these
just had a look at a few.
42K 'buy it now' for plates DA WOG.
WTF???
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Feel free to consider my opinion slightly irrelevant as I in fact have an R33 GTR, cos I just love them.
But I, like you, went looking at a Euro in the form of an E92 M3. Bit different however in that the BM was going to be the daily and the GTR was going to stay as the weekender and track mule.
I drove many of them as I was so keen, however they never lived up to my expectations strangely. Not to say they're not fantastic, they are, but I was looking for something raw, something I really drove, something that was just brutal and angry.
Whenever I was driving the M3, I felt like I was in a really nice car. Whenever I go out in the GTR, I feel like everyone around me is a little nervous that I'm about to stomp on them. haha.. don't know why.
I then thought of how the weekends would pan out and knew that if I had an M3 and a GTR in the garage, those nice sunday mornings through the mountains would always have me reaching for the keys with the Red 'R' on them. So the M3 would simply be the runabout. And I didn't even think it was very good at that.
My point here is basically what others have said, you need to be clear on two things, your purpose for ownership, and the kind of driving experience you're looking for. If you love the drive, if you want to feel connected, and want to hear and feel every part of the performance the car is exhibiting. If you love the sound, the pops and crackles on over run that you often get with race cars, and if you don't mind be punched and hamered by a car which seems to defy physics on occassions, I would take a GTR, but would it be my only car if I drove every day? Personally no. Let me qualify the last paragraph with the fact that my GTR is worked so a stock one would be different to a degree.
If you want a nice everyday car which is quiet and relaxed to drive, but will stir the child living inside all of us once in a while, and if you get some enjoyment from the image and impressing your friends, the expensive Euros do that extremely well.
It may be difficult to understand my passion for GTRs, even my wife can't understand why I don't even notice Porsches, AMGs, M's etc on the road, but when I see a GTR, I'll virtually pull a neck muscle just to get another second worth of viewing. And it's because I've owned and driven them, and I know what they can do.
And let me hear that 'Howl' of a tuned RB and that's it..... my days about complete.
Not sure if that helps but it somehow helped me
.Nice info!
Interestingly I contacted a friend who has owned a couple of GTRs and has driven R34s.
he text messaged me back saying " ....they (the GTR) are not normal. My favourite cars".
He also said another mate of his has a ferrari (didnt say model), and he would still rather the R34.
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Ask your friend Oz to come up and then you can try two > up and down Hawkesbury Heights.
And try a Bimmer at the same time
Perhaps we'll see you as a SAU Member soon too.
Cheers Terry for the offer.
I'm sure our paths will cross some day.
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Nice post Yo-Yo !
In addition, I would like to contribute by asking you scarf if you'd like to corner hard?
If so, I would certainly accept a ride from an SAUer who knows how to push his GTR through a corner!
By all means compare that to an RS4 and M3 and then make your decision; keeping in mind steering feel whilst you're at it. The FPVs and HSVs get a bit left behind no matter how modern they are.
Anecdote:- I walked in to Canterbury BMW a few weeks ago to buy a couple of presents and then say hello to a friend Theo the Service Mngr. On the way in, a salesman came up and asked if I needed help. Jokingly I said that I was intending to trade in my R34 for an M3. Then after looking at the GTR from 20m, he said, "What could possess you to do that?"
ROFL, I hope the CEO Nat Zanardo has still let him keep his job.... Hehe...
That is very funny:)
Had a patient come in the other month who competes and runs a car club
I'll end up joining his club, so cornering hard would be a nice thing.
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I'll give you my perspective as it does draw some parallels to your situation.
I went from an R34 GT-t to a 350z, the two cars were from different eras in technology & design philosophy. Whether newer is better/more enjoyable is subjective.
Obviously the interior/exterior is going to be more modern in the later car & the Z was more comfy to drive around in day to day, but man did I miss the raw mechanical feeling of my Gt-t, the little squeaks & rattles weren't even an issue just due to how fun it was to drive & the turbo rush, wish I could've kept it.
Not saying the Z wasn't fun either, but it was just more... exciting in the R34
Definitely do your research on general maintenance & upkeep that comes with owning an R34GTR (not to mention modifications
), it definitely helps if you're a DIY kind of bloke when it comes to things like oil changes, fixing mechanical issues etc. Only thing stopping me owning an R34GTR right now is the mortgages & planning to propose to my gf down the track.
I've test-driven relatively stock & modded R34 GTR's before & one thing I noticed compared to my v36 is the initial power when you take off in a GTR doesn't feel as strong due to the smaller displacement motor, but as soon as the turbos kick in you get that rush of power that is soooo satisfying
I need to start playing lotto
I also owned a modded R33 GTS25T, a std soarer and 18 months back a very highly modded wrx.
I also miss the fun factor of modded turboed cars.
I thought about supercharging the V36 but I have a feeling after reading some posts on myg37.com that it is not the thing to do.
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The 34 is very raw and brutal and you can tell it has been designed with the purpose of being a race car and nothing else where as the others you mentioned all seem to have a luxary aspect and are all made in a different era of vehicles all together - In saying that at a relatively stock level (~250awkw) it is still very driveable on the street and will pull you mid 12's at the creek all day every day.
My opionion: If you actually have to contemplate about buying an R34 GTR then it isnt a car for you.
I've contacted a mate who is going to organise a test drive in the next 2 weeks.
Decided no need to wait. Looking forward to feeling how raw they are.
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My advice (although i have never driven the euros etc) is if you have always liked and dreamed of owning a 34R is to buy one, as you will always be left wondering and may regret not getting one etc...
pretty much sums it up
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Those Euros you mentioned are very different cars to a 34 - much newer and much more expensive. You're looking at close to R35 money for those...
Having never driven either of those 3 I can't comment specifically. But having driven other Euros (Audi S5, Volvo V70R) and recent GT falcons; all of those will seem alot more luxurious and refined than the GTR. The transmission in the GTR is pretty nice, but not as smooth and effortless as it is in most modern cars - feels more mechanical and notchy.
As for ride, mine doesn't have stock suspension so its pretty harsh, but no other car I've driven sits as flat and planted through corners as the GTR (that said I haven't driven any supercars or small late model sports cars).
Overall, you will find many cars that do everything better, more comfortably and cheaper than a GTR, but if you really want one, you don't have to justify anything...
I was considering the 2nd hand market. Like 2005 M5's are around 80-90K, 2007 M3 and C63's are under 100K, RS4's are also about 80K.
It seems the nicer R34s are not too far off these prices.
Just with the above comment. What makes the GTR special then. Or is it all hype?
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Happy Easter all.
Hopefully in the next 3-4 months, once I get my home constructed, I would like to purchase a 34GTR.
I have never driven a GTR, and don't really want to go and test drive any, as i am not serious about buying right now.
Just don't want to be wasting anyone's time.
For people who know, how does the 34GTR compare to more modern vehicles like the e90 M3, C63 AMG or the Audi RS4 ?
Even for that matter to the current V8 FPVs and HSV's?
I love the look and I am sure with even mild mods and tuning it would be fast. As fast as the above cars which are all 300kw+ ?
How is the ride quality? Can it be comfortable enough to drive on Sydney roads regularly, or is every road imperfection going to cause pain? (if yes, then I'll keep my current car as a daily)
What is the transmission like compared to more modern 6 spds?
Any feedback welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Oz.
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The R34 looks the best out of the 3.
It should also have the better gearbox and software
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Pretty sure he's not trying to sell it mate or it would be posted in the for sale section not the forced induction section asking for advice...
once he finds out the expense of the band-aids, screw drivers, duct tape, deodorant and WD-40
he'll be compelled to sell.
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What's the colour? How many Km's?
Were you the first owner?
If your not willing to post pics don't expect to sell it fast.
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What a great looking car!!
I'm also finishing up on building a house in 3 months and will be
in the market for an 34GTR. Have never driven one, but for some reason the 34 attracts me more than a 35.
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Explains it a bit then.
Still no luck with your search Chris?
Could you elaborate on why.
I have been contemplating visiting their showroom on Pmatta Rd
for an R34.
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You're comparing apples and oranges, I'm talking about pure heroin not street cut heroin. IF heroin were still legal then the process would be regulated the same as morphine and you would know what was in it and it would be safer than morphine. And no I'm not saying heroin should be made available for anyone and everyone, it should be regulated the same as other medicinal drugs.
As for one being medicinal and one recreational, that has nothing to do with the drug? Alcohol can be medicinal, heroin used to be in cough syrup and was medicinal, weed can be medicinal. The only difference between medicinal and recreational drug use is the reason the user is taking them. Lots of people use Panadol and ritalin for recreational purposes as well.
There's no reason to make heroin legal, except for the use in treating people that are addicted to it. What other use is there for heroin???
Heroin and morphine are basically the same thing. Heroin is diacetyl morphine, and when they enter the body, they are converted to exactly the same thing.
Heroin however is more potent in crossing the blood-brain barrier by 2-3 times). Rather than giving 1mg of heroin, give 2 or 3 mg of morphine instead.
You can take panadeine forte (paracetamol and 30mg codeine) for recreational purposes- as the codeine is converted to morphine within the body. Good luck to them dealing with constipation. Nothing more fun than not shiting for a week.
Of all the drugs that can be purchased 'off-the-shelf' the one that should be done away with is alcohol. All forms of it. You can account for most of societies problems to alcohol consumption.
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Kony's gone international.
For a person who fights for no other cause or reason but to keep himself powerful,
he must be on cloud nine.
The video compared him to Hitler. His ego must be off the scale.
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Can I Be Sued?
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Most importantly he had it pulled apart.
if you purchased a laptop or any item and pulled it apart and then called the seller and told them it was stuffed what would they say?