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Ok after testing this locally, I just ran this command on the server and it seems page load time has increased significantly for forum threads where multiple avatars are displayed. Wondering if anyone else has noticed increased responsiveness?

Well might have had a break-through in terms of the avatars saga... http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=197938.0 http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/Performance_enhancements#Move_your_uploaded_avatars_directory Seems like SMF does some odd storage mechanism for avatars, unfortunately (I wasn't aware) but it looks like all avatar requests cause a database query! Which is ridiculous, had I known I'd have done something about it. Now that I do know I realise the site would have been even faster... I hope this is the fix I need to make sure all avatars move across with the migration.

It is 1 of the better looking re-creations I've seen. $100K is probably reasonable considering what the real deal costs now...

I just saw the film tonight and it's definitely a 260z in that canyon scene, you also see the back of it briefly and it appears to be a 2+2 roofline. The rear hatch is missing and I think has a turret or some kind of weapon out the back. Pretty funny to see it.

That 'Corvette' looking thing kind of looks like it might be based on a Bolwell http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolwell#Mk_VI But we didn't have many sporting coupe's produced in Australia.

A while ago someone was asking about a mint pair of hub-caps for a 72 240z. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DATSUN-240Z-260Z-Hub-caps-Dealer-OEM-Brand-New-Wheel-Trims-SET-OF-5-RARE-/171786839958

In fairness most of the time the site runs itself, but upgrades and maintenance can be a pain given that the site is using 3 different bits of software all developed by different groups. Probably something that comes up often is I have to keep increasing the space allocated to the server for all the images / attachments. We are at around 7gig worth of attachments and that's with relatively restrictive image sizes for attachments. The video I posted was more of a joke, at Google I've heard engineers say that making major changes to a bit of software while maintaining uptime is a bit like changing the engine in a Boeing 787 mid flight. In this case it's not quite that bad because I'm doing a lot of the experimentation with the migration process offline, but the trick is to iron out all the kinks before uploading to the live environment. Making sure that when people log in for the first time the experience is relatively seamless (apart from the learning curve of the new software) and that everything is working as intended. I've been working on it on and off the last couple of weeks as free time allows and as mentioned unfortunately very little has happened on the car, but on the positive side once we are on the new software I'll be able to whittle it down from 3 independent bits of software to 1 piece and all upgrades from that point on will be 1 piece of software. It also means making changes will involve 1 set of templates and I'll be able to more easily delegate roles to different parts of the website. So I'll be able to give some individuals access to publish content to to the homepage more easily etc.. In the long term it will also free up more time. It might seem silly but I'm actually looking forward to the time we move to Auszcar.com - which I've put off forever given the complexity of the move with 3 different bits of software.

Agreed, making up a quarter panel take a lot of skill. Just fabricating the lower half of a rear hatch is hard enough . I spoke to Wayne the other night and he was going to explore how difficult making roof turrets would be.

Moved to new section.

Someone wanted an early S30z radio. http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f148121546 56,000 yen.

Ahhh but you do pay GST...when it arrives here.. If you under-insure it you risk loosing out if something goes wrong with shipping. I saw a NOS radiator support on Yahoo! Auctions a while back. I should have bought it and imported it. It was only around $500-$600 AU.

Not sure they are still for sale, think there is quite a few stale listings on that website.

Migrating a live site to a new bit of software whilst trying to keep the website up is a bit like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgvXWFsO678

Yeah it looks like a great Coffee table book, problem is the price is more than my current coffee table is worth... Shame it's been out of print. If anyone comes across 1 at bargain basement prices please let me know?

Available in the UK. http://datsun240z.co.uk/parts.php Pretty expensive though, but given how much work is involved I'm not surprised. Also Nato on here was looking at making some of these a while back but he's busy and I'm not sure if he will make any yet? http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,11926.msg167473.html#msg167473 Might be good if someone can step in and start producing this stuff *hint hint* ;-).

See here also: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php?topic=14529.5 Lower section is available via MSA. http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/classic02o03c/30-7240 Would be nice if someone made the full thing though!

Do you want the upper or lower section? Member wayne080866 is looking to make up sections for S30z's. I'm going to create a new section (Sponsored section) shortly. But in the interim read this. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,15905.msg167977.html#msg167977 and cast your vote for a much needed section.

Thanks as with many books I read them once then they sit on a shelf so happy to borrow a copy and return it.

Thanks, saw some furniture with them the other day and was wondering where to get them, but also makes a good way to move your car around the garage when the suspension is out of it.

I like your shell moving device, what is the name of the wheels on the bottom of the pallet and where do you find them?

You'd have to really want headlight trims... http://page7.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g152930277 298,000 YEN!

Just a quick heads up here, but please do not upload new photos to the gallery section of the website. http://www.viczcar.com/gallery/ I'm in the process of migrating to a new software platform and I just went through a rather horrible process of first upgrading the old photo-gallery software and had to overcome several issues. Which I'd rather not have to do again. So any new content added to the gallery will NOT be migrated across from this point on. I would have taken the gallery offline but it's actually not used all that much so I figure I'd leave it online until we finally migrate across.

FWIW I'm not expecting much of a response... Account will likely be deleted.

I'm sure Gareth is saying...

Oh I don't doubt it, I'm just having a bit of fun at George's expense . We now know what a car that's been sitting outdoors looks like once it's back from the blaster. So seeing an S30z like that I think back to the photos in this thread.