so true brad,
what they say about motorsport advances filtering down to road cars
illustrates that lagging, given the state of technology in our locally
built vehicles relative to the rest of the world
andrew
On Sat, 11 Nov 2000, Brad HALLETT wrote:
> I totally agree with Andrew. The GTR was a spectacular competition car and
> it is a pity that CAMS should be so pressured by the losers that they
> changed the rules. I like the V8 tourers of today, but I tend to think that
> by only allowing these two manufacturers we really are falling behind the
> rest of the world in motorsport related technology advances.
>
> Regards
> Brad HALLETT
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of andrew smith
> Sent: Saturday, 11 November 2000 11:40
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: 1600 Ad
>
>
> I can still clearly see the GTR coming out of Mcphillamy Park spinning all
> fours in
> practice while the V8's were feathering the throttle waiting to straighten
> up
> before jumping on the brakes before skyline. And that sound of the GTR never
> leaves
> you. Or maybe I'm just going crazy!
> Andrew Smith
> Julian wrote:
>
> > I am spewing bad i was too young (not interested in cars yet) when the
> GTR's
> > were running around bathurst. I would even love to have seen the GTS-R's
> > running..
> >
> > Imagine an R34, they would have no chance... its a pity not more GTR's
> are
> > running in GTP, I think there isn't enough interest in the Skylines so
> people
> > put their money into the porches which everyone knows...
> >
> > Must try to find some video of old bathursts.. does anyone know where i
> should
> > start looking?
> >
> > - Julian
> >
> > Terry wrote:
> >
> > > Well Nissan agreed with Julian on this issue to, they dropped the racing
> > > development on the Group C Skyline which originally had the FJ20DET for
> the
> > > RB20DET and they were much faster at Bathurst and then they got really
> > > serious about racing and along came the daddy of them all the RB26DET.
> I've
> > > often wondered how Skaife in a Godzilla would go against the current
> > > falcodores, I'd pay good money to see that.
> > >
> > > Terry
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Julian
> > > Sent: Saturday, 11 November 2000 12:16 AM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: 1600 Ad
> > >
> > > I disagree (but then I am biased..). I reckon you can get more out of a
> > > RB20DET than a SR20DET... but i can't prove that!... It is a cheaper
> engine
> > > too but has its place in larger cars...
> > >
> > > The SR20 is perfect for a 1600 and probalby for any factory 4cyl car.
> In a
> > > heavier car such as a skyline or maybe z-car (designed for 6's) the RB20
> is
> > > at
> > > home... Of course a RB26 would settle in there much nicer but we all
> arn't
> > > made of money..
> > >
> > > Anyway, we will see if i ever get my engine into a R30... :)
> > >
> > > - Julian
> > >
> > > Jon Ovington wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > The sr20det is the ideal of the Nissan 2
> > > > litres.
> > > >
> > > > Jon
> > > >
> > > > -------------------------------------------------------
> > > > DatNet - Online Datsun Resource
> > > > Jon Ovington - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Matt Spiteri - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > DatNet - http://www.datnet.org
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Tuting, Anthony" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2000 12:40 PM
> > > > Subject: 1600 Ad
> > > >
> > > > > Hey list,
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone here own this ad ?
> > > > >
> > > > > Datsun 1600 tupe Fiat 132 1973, turbo 1.8 twin cam, fuel injected
> turbo,
> > > > > bored 40 thou Mercedes injection, Hi-flowed T28 turbo with T3
> internals,
> > > > > RX7 S4 intercooler, 5 speed brass clutch, Microtech D4S computer,
> 3.89
> > > > > limited slipped diff, sports exhaust, kermit green, custom interior,
> 15
> > > > > x 8 rear, 15 x 4 front Neales wheels, VDO guages, Mallory Monster
> taco,
> > > > > sports steering, gearknob etc, too much to list, spent thousands,
> quick
> > > > > car, featured in magazines, 10/2000 rego first to see will buy,
> bargain
> > > > > only $5650 negotiable, WPN-137
> > > > >
> > > > > 0410-49 9619 or 02-97405233 Roselands
> > > > >
> > > > > Any comments??
> > > > >
> > > > > Also
> > > > >
> > > > > Would this engine fit a 1600 ? Nissan Skyline R32 RB20 DOHC turbo
> 215hp
> > > > > conversion, engine, gearbox, computer, etc, all in a front cut,
> tested
> > > > > and guaranteed,... Moorebank
> > > > >
> > > > > Just wondering.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Anthony
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
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