Project Car / Motorbike thread. Let's see 'em.

[Flow-Rider]

REVENGE OF GODZILLA. Brilliant. Try and ban this one ya sooks *awaits ban stick to be applied by CAMS*

I'm surprised it still seems to be as healthy as it is, TV viewing rates for Bathurst last year were huge, but in person attendance has been declining (significantly more for the second biggest race on the calendar at Adelaide). But as you say it's a two horse race and one of the horses is dead. I don't get it.

I've driven a few proper rb32 GTRs, they still hold a big place in my heart.

 

[Cardy George]

FIFY.

“I understand the concerns with safety and complications with the speeds but when you are running a car based on a stock Nissan driven by a very ordinary driver trying to compete with space frame cars weighing much less against much more talented operators, it's a game that becomes unattractive to me.”

I'm reading that as Motorsport Australia want the car in the full blown custom built Sports Sedans where almost anything goes. I remember a V8 Magna getting around the place. But Ol Mate realises he's gonna be out gunned in terms of talent and doesn't want any one else driving his prized toy.

FIFY.
And dangerous for everyone else? No wonder he stuck it in the wall, maybe they should have hired a talented operator instead of old mate trying to drive it himself?

Probably, although there are plenty of plonkers in the lower classes too. Main difference being they don't have 1000+ neddies under their foot.

 

[andrew9]

I don't have anywhere else to ask this;

My dad just sold a car, got paid cash, signed papers and got a photo of the buyers ID that had matching details.
But the buyer asked him to wait the maximum 14 days to submit the vehicle disposal notice, to transfer the rego.
Why would they want that? I can't see the angle?

obviously nothing stops him doing it earlier, but does it matter?

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I'm not 100% on the reality but it could be that your father would still be responsible for any driving offences until he has lodged the notice of disposal. I'd be asking the buyer for a please explain and see if their reasoning checks out.

 

[Ultra Lord]

Transfer it asap, you’ve got the cash and signed papers, it’s his car.

 

[andrew9]

I will tell Dad to get it done tomorrow.
I was just trying to work out the scheme, like they have the same 14 days until they need to transfer the rego, regardless of when the seller puts their form in

 

[silentbutdeadly]

I don't have anywhere else to ask this;

My dad just sold a car, got paid cash, signed papers and got a photo of the buyers ID that had matching details.
But the buyer asked him to wait the maximum 14 days to submit the vehicle disposal notice, to transfer the rego.
Why would they want that? I can't see the angle?

obviously nothing stops him doing it earlier, but does it matter?

Yeah...don't wait. Don't wait at all.

 

[Ultra Lord]

I will tell Dad to get it done tomorrow.
I was just trying to work out the scheme, like they have the same 14 days until they need to transfer the rego, regardless of when the seller puts their form in

Drive through all the tolls and get the old man to pay for it?

 

[Cardy George]

Interesting bit of back story on that Skyline

Too fast? 327km/h+ Bathurst Skyline’s speed secrets

JUST over 30 years after the R32 Nissan Skyline bowed out of the Bathurst 1000 in controversial circumstances, a new legend was created at Mount Panorama.Brad Sherriff’s R32 Skyline didn’t wi

www.v8sleuth.com.au

 

[Oddjob]

Anyone know a good retailer for Recaro or Tillett race seats?

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[Tubbsy]

That’s a great read

 

[Dales Cannon]

Anyone know a good retailer for Recaro or Tillett race seats?

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No but watch out for fakes.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Interesting bit of back story on that Skyline

Too fast? 327km/h+ Bathurst Skyline’s speed secrets

JUST over 30 years after the R32 Nissan Skyline bowed out of the Bathurst 1000 in controversial circumstances, a new legend was created at Mount Panorama.Brad Sherriff’s R32 Skyline didn’t wi

www.v8sleuth.com.au

 

[Haakon]

Does anyone know of a BMW diesel friendly mechanic in Canberra?

Colleague of Kirsty has a 2010 BMW X5 they've been quoted $12K from the dealer and $7K from a general non euro specific workshop for an injector problem...

I know the injectors are $500+ a throw, but i sense a rip off...

Why they bought an old beemer diesel suv as "a temporary car" on a whim is a different issue im staying out of...

 

[Oddjob]

Does anyone know of a BMW diesel friendly mechanic in Canberra?

Colleague of Kirsty has a 2010 BMW X5 they've been quoted $12K from the dealer and $7K from a general non euro specific workshop for an injector problem...

I know the injectors are $500+ a throw, but i sense a rip off...

Why they bought an old beemer diesel suv as "a temporary car" on a whim is a different issue im staying out of...

I know some in Sydney. If it's genuinely that much the engine is a write off. It would be cheaper to get an engine from the wreckers.

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[Oddjob]

No but watch out for fakes.

I'm looking at a Recaro Sportster CS or a Tillett B8 to get some more head room so I can wear a helmet for track days. Surprisingly the carbon/GRP Tillett is cheaper.

Any other suggestions of race seats that are low for the taller and wider gentleman?

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[Dales Cannon]

I'm looking at a Recaro Sportster CS or a Tillett B8 to get some more head room so I can wear a helmet for track days. Surprisingly the carbon/GRP Tillett is cheaper.

Any other suggestions of race seats that are low for the taller and wider gentleman?

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Cobra, we have one in the Fiesta. For the wider gentleperson. Not worried about airbags? CS has an airbag version but $45million.

 

[Oddjob]

Cobra, we have one in the Fiesta. For the wider gentleperson. Not worried about airbags? CS has an airbag version but $45million.

Not worried about airbags. Car already has curtain bags. Just need an extra 3-4cms for a helmet.

Thanks, will check out Cobra.

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[Dales Cannon]

Not worried about airbags. Car already has curtain bags. Just need an extra 3-4cms for a helmet.

Thanks, will check out Cobra.

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Sparco too. Not sure about others. I looked at the CS but even with airbags local auto eng would not mod plate without manufacturer approvals!

 

[Asininedrivel]

Does anyone know of a BMW diesel friendly mechanic in Canberra?

Colleague of Kirsty has a 2010 BMW X5 they've been quoted $12K from the dealer and $7K from a general non euro specific workshop for an injector problem...

I know the injectors are $500+ a throw, but i sense a rip off...

@link1896 might know..

Why they bought an old beemer diesel suv as "a temporary car" on a whim is a different issue im staying out of...

Good call.