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Looks like a peach, Peach [emoji106] look forward to seeing some more piccies when the weather improves [emoji944][emoji939][emoji299]️

He probably learnt most of what he knows from Simon [emoji1]

Isn't it interesting how the future of aviation, is in a museum!

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Yes, auto.

This was taken at an unused RAF base in Norfolk. It is a lovely car, this particular one has quite an interesting history and has covered very little mileage as it was never officially sold to a private owner. It used to be a training car for the mechanics at Honda UK, so it was dismantled and rebuilt and dismantled and rebuilt and so on - until mechanics were no longer trained on the NSX. It sat unloved in a sorry state, tucked away at the back of a workshop, forgotten about for a few years. One day some enthusiastic employees dug it out and rebuilt it, it is still owned by Honda UK and is being enjoyed again. I think it is used fairly regularly [emoji106]

That Honda and my Z are "friends"!

I suspect chrisbasildon :cool2:

Yes, you may aswell buy the whole car as the wheels alone aren't much cheaper! Get some TE37s for the 350z [emoji106] http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-24-WHEEL-AND-TIRE-SET-MAISTO-NISSAN-350Z-/161901913886?nav=SEARCH

Most of the big brand wheels are available for the different model scales, unfortunately not mine though [emoji17]

Your Rota Grids are replicas of the Volk TE37, which are readily available in 1/24 [emoji106] http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/291625996555

First hand experience, very well put there spiff. I think, based on many people's experience and opinions, it boils down to the fact that to restore/maintain a 100% stock car would mainly be for investment purposes. With that comes the danger of subconsciously ruining the fun you would normally have in the car. You would likely be more afraid to use the car in case any thing happened and your investment went down the swanny! There would also likely be a constant niggling worry about increasing the mileage. Another thing to consider then is that, if you're looking to buy a car as an investment, the are "possibly" better, more secure options to get a decent return.

Stunning, it looks amazing dude [emoji106]

I think it's a superb idea, I've pondered on exactly this for a few years now. Shows like the recent one at the NEC compound this desire as it is a perfect platform to display a truly original example. Personally though, I haven't taken the plunge for a few reasons: Money to start with, my current Z is already enough of a cash vacuum without a format C and start a fresh on another! Then there's space, I don't have enough garage space to store another car as it would need to be a garage queen. As an investment, an original car in 10-20+ years time will (likely) be worth significantly more than a modified example. I then ask myself, why not sell up and start over with a project or covert mine back to its original specification? My answer (to myself!) normally reaches the same conclusions; as much as I would love to own an concours original example, and would be proud to display it, the modifications carried out to my current Z have all been carefully selected to improve the driving experience and (in my opinion) improve the aesthetic design of the car. I'm also equally proud to display what I have so what am I gaining from this other than a potential larger return in the future? Besides, the "to do" list on my current Z has not got any shorter in the 10+ years of Zedding, in fact, I'm sure it increases tenfold each year, so I have unfinished business!

This one:

RIP Martin

Seeya there then Richard [emoji106]

I'd love a set of RPF1 wheels but for me, the fitment isn't quite there for a Z32 and it would absolutely definitely have to have the "face R", front and rear! My ideal setup would be: Front: 19x8.5 et18-22 (which is available but only in face F) or 19x9 et25 (not available) Rear: 19x10 et35-38 (only currently available in et22) Can you make that happen Jerrick? [emoji41]

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Happy Birthday James [emoji106][emoji512][emoji322][emoji320][emoji482]

Maybe that's the whole point. They want to keep them both in the midlands to attract the largest possible audience for both events, but have one at the beginning of the show season and one in the middle/towards the end?

I've been to Japfest at CC a few times over the years and always found it scored low on the distance to fun ratio! The main reason for that is probably because I have never utilised the track time available, but I have been to other track inspired events and enjoyed them. Maybe a new venue will improve things and as a bonus for me, it's not a huge trek to get there. Wherever it's held, unfortunately it will always be too far for some (possibly most) folk to drive. Maybe Japfest 2 will be further north this year to spread the audience more evenly? Not that that helps you southerners!

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