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by merlin
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:25 pm
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: Meguiar's Car Crazy Show & Shine-22 February 2010 &
Replies: 6
Views: 3658

I have already registered. There are only 120 places so don't hang around!!
by merlin
Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lookin for a new powerplant - which one shall I use?
Replies: 3
Views: 1526

Hi Andy. Have you considered the NZ made Synergy engine?? 2500cc 390 hp @1200 rpm or the bored and stroked version 490 hp.
by merlin
Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dreaming
Replies: 6
Views: 2057

Good luck selling for that price!! I don't consider any of them 'concourse' (or close to, as he claims) but then again maybe I have too higher standards. The blue one looks really rough under the bonnet and the orange car could be better in the engine bay as well. As with the HP figure that does see...
by merlin
Sat Jan 09, 2010 4:55 pm
Forum: FAQ, Tutorials and Specifications
Topic: Shock absorber choices
Replies: 7
Views: 12410

Hi Mel. I got my Koni shocks from George Stocks around 5-6 yrs ago and paid 205$ each I'm sure they would have gone up by now so you might be looking around $250 each or $1000 to do a car. Have not had any troubles but I have only done 1700 kms so far, so can't really comment on durability.
by merlin
Mon Jan 04, 2010 8:18 am
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: New Year Classic Japanese & Oldschool Meet - 16 Jan
Replies: 10
Views: 5357

I'm keen for lunch so put me down with a partner as well
by merlin
Sun Jan 03, 2010 5:02 pm
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: New Year Classic Japanese & Oldschool Meet - 16 Jan
Replies: 10
Views: 5357

Can someone please confirm what weekend this is on?? I see the majority of people on other sites have voted the 9th of jan
by merlin
Mon Dec 28, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Should I get this ZX? A bit long...
Replies: 11
Views: 3209

Don't rush into anything unless you want heart ache and troubles. Take it from a person who has been there and done that. Learn from the more experienced people in life. A "cheap" car can cost thousands more in the long run. You are better off saving more money and buying the best you can ...
by merlin
Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cheap 300ZX Paint Job
Replies: 9
Views: 4060

As the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for" and car painting is no exception. You would be lucky to even get the paint and supplies for a grand. A "reasonable " paint job starts at 5k and goes from there. Everyone has an opinion of what "good is and it varies by huge ...
by merlin
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: Non-ZClub Events
Topic: New Year Classic Japanese & Oldschool Meet - 16 Jan
Replies: 10
Views: 5357

I will definitely attend as long as the weather holds. It'll be great to see more zeds and other classic old skool stuff. Classic not plastic