Must Watch Automotive Program Thread.

[JDM-TOY]

Not a video but interesting article

https://www.news.com.au/technology/motoring/motoring-news/a-queensland-government-inquiry-looks-at-remote-engine-immobilisers/news-story/11c04ebf9d9119a4f3f9c6a56bc9d14b

[AndBir]

Overall the inline 6 compares very well with other 6 cylinder layouts : 

(Yes, the flat 6 can go to higher rpms, but a much more complex engine)

 

[JDM-TOY]

 

[AndBir]

Very Off topic - "Window selection criteria".

And I thought it was only important to have stone chip resistant glass : 

 

[gilltech]

But the guard didn't attempt to shoot back at the ute? Why not? 

Or have I been watching too many episodes of CSI, NCIS and Hawaii Five-oh?

Edited July 9, 2021 by gilltech

[AndBir]

50 minutes ago, gilltech said:

But the guard didn't attempt to shoot back at the ute? Why not? 

Probably out gunned by the crooks so safer to stay in the armored Landcruiser : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EEIXFr1bBg

 

[gav240z]

2 hours ago, gilltech said:

But the guard didn't attempt to shoot back at the ute? Why not? 

Or have I been watching too many episodes of CSI, NCIS and Hawaii Five-oh?

He froze up in fear. Probably left a brick on the passenger seat.

Can't blame him really.

[gilltech]

Having a long barrelled rifle and scope in the confines of a small vehicle is pointless in any case. He should have been carrying a close quarter weapon.

[AndBir]

1 hour ago, gilltech said:

He should have been carrying a close quarter weapon.

I spent 7 years doing FiFo work Aus<->Sthn Africa and did once happen across a truck hijack in progress when driving to Johannesburg from the Free State. The guys got out of a small Datsun ute with their 9mm pistols drawn just as I drove past the truck in my "non-amoured" Hilux - needless to say I stamped on the accelerator and never looked back! Too many guns in South Africa - probably similar to the USA?

[gav240z]

I lived in Jo'Burg in 2012 for a few months. I have to say I really enjoyed living over there at the time. It was a bit wild west and appealed to me at the time. But I wouldn't want to raise a family over there.

Worst I had was some dodgy beggars trying to jump in the back of my mates car because we happened to be polite enough to speak with him at the lights and offer him a few coins.

Some truly desperate people in parts of the country. You have to be careful where you drive and what times in parts of JoBurg. Google maps nearly sent me into a few dodgy shantytowns and trouble with it..

[gav240z]

 

[gav240z]

A bit more "fraud" expose in the Japanese Auction Market. Dodgy S15 given grade 4.

 

[JDM-TOY]

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Edited May 16, 2022 by JDM-TOY

[240ZBUILTBYME]

 

[PeterAllen]

Just watched a show on Foxtel 'BANGERS and CASH'. Seasons 3 Episode 5.

It's a show you can take in small doses. Same theme repeated over and over and fake homely dialogue.

It featured 3 Zs from the US being sold at a UK auction. It also showed something of the 'Z Factory' which I think most on here would have heard about.

[KatoKid]

Get on this NOW!

 

 

[hmd]

Historic Sandown races on Blendlive TV, plenty of z actions.

including big spin by Jeff Thomas at the end of race 1

Race 1
https://youtu.be/ZF3CDbL_VUQ?t=9558

Race 2
https://youtu.be/2_phOq0QARY?t=10103

Race 3
https://youtu.be/2_phOq0QARY?t=24461

[C.A.R.]

4 hours ago, hmd said:

Historic Sandown races on Blendlive TV, plenty of z actions.

including big spin by Jeff Thomas at the end of race 1

Race 1
https://youtu.be/ZF3CDbL_VUQ?t=9558

Race 2
https://youtu.be/2_phOq0QARY?t=10103

Race 3
https://youtu.be/2_phOq0QARY?t=24461

And featuring our very own Mr Hung Lo! @hmd

[Michael]

Dennis Collins, Wealthy American bloke that scopes out Shelbys every other week for resell or rebuild,  has gotten into an exceptionally original 240z in the states. Worth a watch for the story of the car. I Enjoy this blokes channel, Numbers are never said nor negotiated on screen. Its all about the cars/stories. (And working on there celebrity status I guess)