Arkwright

Don't worry about the weather. I have had a word with Big G and he says it'll be ok. I'm going to pop round to His house tomorrow just to remind Him! This will hopefully be the UK's biggest meeting of Z's so let's make a great weekend of it. There will be some traders there. There is plenty of room for more and all are welcome. I am organising a fun team sports event which i am sure the Z Club will win! Teams of 4 persons for some interesting motor - related sports. Not too taxing and no water involved (unless it rains). As many teams as possible to make it really entertaining. BTW please remember to bring your own chairs! (can't find a tongue in cheek smiley) Look forward to seeing you all

Only one winner on the deal in your first message mate and it ain't you!

Bugger! Just seen this. Too late now. Fancied a ride out today as well.

You are asking a lot of the 'wrong' questions here. If you are concerned about the cost of repairs / fuel then this car is not for you. Bear in mind that they are getting old and old things break. There are a lot of mingas out there. You've only got to look on ebay and autotrader to see the variety available. Maybe consider a n/a instead of a TT or look at the cars for sale on this forum. They have been looked after by enthusiasts and should represent good value for money. Go to some local meets and see the quality of the cars on display, you can then compare them with the Autotrader tat.

Saw it on saturday between 5-5.30, looked like it had a bodykit.

I am willing to stand corrected on this but from what I remember both plates have to comply with British Standard.They must be stamped BSAU145 followed by a letter relating to the relevant version of the standard when they were manufactured. This is usually stamped into the clear plastic on the front of the plate. If your plates were made as 'show plates' by an unlicensed manufacturer they probably won't have this mark and despite the fact that they comply in size to the regulations they won't be 'road legal'. As a retired copper (20+ years on traffic) I sympathise with your feelings. When I was on the job we had discretion and were able to 'caution' motorists for minor offences. This does not appear to be the case today. Due to greater public accountability this discretion has been taken away. To judge whether he's doing his job correctly some greater arsehole counts up the tickets he's issued and if he hasn't written enough he's in trouble. Performance related pay may be involved in this. Your performance cannot be measured by the amount of *****ckings or 'advice' you dish out. I know there are serving officers on this site who may be able to correct me if I'm wrong. A few years ago a traffic cop would probably have stopped you and complemented you on having a great car. Not so today I'm afraid.

It's beginning to sound more attractive, any more ideas?

mind you, the mini bar sounds interesting.

for gods sake Bunny - don't encourage him He won't be parking that on the drive!

he'd better not be! The lad's got no taste. ('cept for his Z)

If the dog is to be sold then surely in the interests of the Gwent Taxpayers the Vendors must accept the highest price for him. The selling price must be a matter of public record, if some one / group / organisation were to make a higher offer for the dog then this must be accepted

It would now be nice to know who's intending to come so I can make arrangements for catering etc. If you could list your names in the usual way it would be helpful, thanks

As a Retired Police Officer I am appalled by this but not in the least surprised. Increasingly Police forces are over reacting to public safety, PC and financial issues. My own force is at present reviewing officers pensions and threatening to slash them at a whim in order to save money. I have sent my e-mail in an effort to save the dog. I also feel the need to question that when a firearms officer fails to qualify will he be sent back on 'normal duties' allowed to retire or will he be disposed of in a similar manner to that proposed for this dog? Perhaps we are too humane to do that yet, but what of the future?

THE Z CLUB SHOP will be there come and have a look and bring your money! There's something for everyone.From 300zx.co.uk pens @ 50p to New Nissan Rally jackets at £45 (discount on production of membership card). Cold drinks until stock runs out. Cash and cheques accepted. Credit Cards on large orders only plus a 4% surcharge. C U all there. Have a great time!

I now have the book in stock Pay by paypal ; http://www.zclub.net/index.php?page=shop pay by credit card pay by cheque any problems e-mail me ; shop@zclub.net.

Apparently you can take a trip up mount Sinaii to watch the sunrise. It's well worth the journey but a very long trip by crappy bus at night so take plenty of water and do accept the ride up the mountain on a camel as it's a very long hard walk . When you've watched it you have to be very quick going down the other side of the mountain which is very steep and no camel ride. If you're not quick enough you get fried by the sun. then it's the bus ride back in the heat & you're knackered. do it because you probably wont go again.

Vinni I fealt so bad that that had happened to you that I've gone and ordered a load thinking that a forum full of enthusiasts may be interested but it looks like they need galvaniZing into action.

Come on guys this is a steal. You can look at the 320 pictures if you can't read

NISSAN 300ZX - 350Z THE Z-CAR STORY by Brian Long is available from the Z Club Shop. This is a hard back book with very informative text and wonderful pictures. Described by the publishers as "The definitive international history of Nissan's 300ZX & 350Z sports cars. A high quality production with colour throughout and over 320 illustrations." It is a must for any Zedthusiast. The RRP of this book is £35.99. I can sell it at the moment for £12.99 plus p&p (£5) plus paypal or credit card charges @ 4% of total (£18.71 incl.) I can deliver to JAE to save postage. My understanding is that this book may soon be out of print and my supplier has only 100 copies left. If you want one either pm to Zulley or e-mail shop@zclub.net so I can gauge interest.(please include your real names and which website you're on). no money at this stage. Thankz Arkwright Z Club Shopkeeper

The whole Jap part of the show was a joke. The MC bloke had no idea of what was going on most of the time. I spent a fair bit of time on the Ford site and the MC there was really slick. The whole thing was a lot better organised with categories for every type of Ford. Only two or three entries in some classes but he really did it well. Plus it was a shady area and a lot cooler.

I know a mobile bloke in Mansfield Woodhouse , he's very good but I don't know if you're out of range. Bell me for his number if you want.

Just had my wheels realigned and it all feels good apart from one thing, the car pulls to the left alot. It pulls quite a bit so im sure its not the camber in the road. Does anyone else's car pull to the left? Im taking it back to where i got it done on monday, just thought id ask you guys for advice first.

Thanks for putting the pic up Nick. They are still available if anyone else wants one.

Happy birthday Vinz another year of free bus rides!

Did anyone else see 'Life of Grime' on Tuesday nights telly. Two Glasgow Council enforcement officers were keeping observations on an alleyway where people habitually walked their dogs, let them poo and didn't clean up the mess. Down the alley comes a Traffic Warden, lights up a crafty fag and when he's finished chucks his dog-end down in full view of the camera. The intrepid enforcers are overjoyed at some action and pursue the Trasffic Warden who clearly doesn't want to be caught. They eventually detain him and serve him with a fixed penalty notice and he gets quite unpleasant, refusing to accept it until they threated to tell his boss. The enforcement bloke signs off the prograsmme giving his name and qualifying himself as 'Champion of Britains Oppressed Motorists' Top Man, whoever he was.