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That Red "R Spec" looks nice. Always liked them.

Hey they look nice Chris. How many did you get? Maybe we can get hold of them before our meeting on the 12/5/09. Great work. It's little things like this where people chip in and make life easier for all of us. We have more contacts out there in cyber space for certain things than we think. That's another thing off the list and we have the new "Banner" arriving next week. Ha.

I had looked into doing something different with my rear lights for ages. In the end I go lazy and just sort of modified the original 2+2 surrounds. But the option I thought of and liked the most was the Corvette rear lights. Not the round ones as round don't truly look natural on the slightly square rear of the Zed. Corvette have some squre looking rear lights and indicators (slightly rounded on the coreners) they were a good sized etc all you would have to do is make up some custom surrounds to fit them in. That's just another idea anyway.

That sucks Hunter. I hope things turn around mate. Focus on the positive things, party hard and get the Zed feaver back. Cheers

I agree Gavin lets do it once and do it right. Make it a little arty or abstract. Lets not have the same boring T-shirts as other Clubs. Even buy 20-30 T-shirts with an abstract or techno pattern on it (subtle of course) then simply put the logo on it? Emproided would be nicer than a patch. This would be easy to organise. I like the Fairlady shirt on Gavin's link and even has room on the left breast for a black Auszcar.com logo. I think a few people should bring their ideas to the Vic meeting and interstaters put there opinions or ideas on here so we can take it to the mass's in a couple of weeks. Make a decision on costs, design etc. Take the orders and money, then do it. I am definately up for a shirt if it's got some style or class about it, but not so sure if it's just a plain old T-shirt with something slapped on it. And yes Jane I agree maybe a polo would be nice. We had some nice polo's made up for a Tassie trip years ago by Bluegum. They were pretty good quality.

Remind me a couple of days before hand Lurch. I can get some from work. I get the feeling this will be our biggest meeting yet. I reckon we might hit 30+ from what I can read into the responses. First timers, sounds like at least 8 of you so you won't be on your own.

Sounds like a plan Rev. Maybe ask Ben to recommend something for the Caps. I think they are not quite so critical. I wanted to get some for the next Tassie trip anyway. So it will be good if we get something sorted in the next few months.

OK we have another 4 people coming. My brother Gordon, Dave (Silver race 240Z) and Brian who has a 350Z and Justin Mahar. Two others are maybes. One being Dave Chambers with the twin Turbo 350Z and Ben (GTR). Couple of these guys have been on a few Tassie trips with us. Cheers

Sounds like a few people here need some good tyres. Whilst I know "R" spec tyres are expensive, they could save your life, as mine have done on a few occassions. I say the best insurance is good tyres. Mine stick like gue in the wet. (Just ask Sulio, the big girl screeming in my car. Ha ha).

Not a bad idea Sulio. Some of those sun tents are pretty cheap. But we will have to make sure it fits in the back of a Zed first. Ha.

Lurch it might be worth asking people if they had ideas for designs? Then maybe locking in with the majority at our Jag Club meeting? I know NSW have T-Shirts with a picture of a 240Z on them. It might be nice to have one of those with the AUSZCAR logo on the left breast. Ah I love that word.... Ahem. Anyway that's just an idea. Would be more identifiable with people than just an email address. Opinion only.

Why the change Agf321?

Nice so are we going to see it in a few weeks at the Jag Club Stew?

Ah you crack me up with your comments Lurch. (Bit late on this) Whilst sound advise I remember no one could tell me what to get as my first car when I was 17. So a turbo it was. Whilst I never stacked it I did nearly write my self off about half a dozen times because I thought I was invincible and sped everywhere. Hmmmm not much has changed. But seriously get what ever car does it for you. At that age most guys want something a little different and something they can be proud of. I think we all agree Zeds are pretty cool. But don't beleive them about 2+2's. They might be cheaper but still a great car. Sounds like your starting early and getting some good advise. Get to work and you could have a nice Zed ready for the road when the time comes. Just remember Insurance can be a hassle with these cars.

At present we sort of have two sections of finances going at Auszcar. 1) Raising money via paypal to help Gavin fund the website, cover his costs etc. (Priority) 2) Victoria are also attempting to get a few hundred dollars together to cover BBQ's, various meetings etc. I intend to open Auszcar Clubs first "official" bank acount in the next week and hope to have it sorted before our Jag Club meeting. Then we might ask some Vic people to donate to cover some minor costs. Now the intention of this slush fund is only to cover minor incidentals and hopefully float around the $300- to $400- mark over time. We have $60- in the kitty already left over from the Xmas BBQ. Any additional money would end up going back to the mebers in give aways, BBQ's etc and or back to Gavin to assist him with funding the website. How people choose between the two is up to them. Sulio, Lurch and my self have discussed this before and agree all interstaters would be best to donate to Gavins Paypal and Vic people donate as they feel the need to either. Like we say we are not an "Official" Club and hope this will work for the time being. We might become more structured in years to come but at this stage no one seems to feel the need to go to the next level. Keep it simple and not to structured to keep the politics at bay. I hope Gavin, Sulio, Lurch and others agree with the above comments.

Ah the politics of Car Clubs. You've got to love it. I guess the best thing about Auszcar is there are no politics. We are a semi organised group of like minded people with the main focus on early Zeds and late models a side line. The best thing about this forum is that you can get out of it what you put in. You organise what you want, put it out there hopefully generate some interest. I have been to a few Victorian Nationals before and found them to be OK. Like everyone says you will never please everyone and unfortunately the focus or energies often go towards the minority of whingers when really the big picture should be the main focus.

That is a great tip Warren. Mine are already done but I am sure there are some Zeds out there with tyres rubbing.

OK Ladies & Gents we have some good news. We can now confirm that we will have a 370Z on display in the Jag Club rooms for our meeting. So hopefully you can all come along for a close inspection of the fabulous new car. Spread the word amoungst the Zed faternity! Sulio has now completed the Thredbo DVD. This should be a great night. I almost forgot. We will have our new grand "Auszcar" banner delivered by then. So it will be on display for all to see. Compliments of Lurch, Sulio and my self flipping the bill on this one. I have to open that bank account soon.

Jason you tell us what you want to do with your Zed. Daily driver, road/track or specialise. Also in speed, power etc. Then let us know a rough budget and then people can give you some advise.

Look on Ebay there are heaps of new fuel pumps on there going cheap.

I had a call from Chris who wants to do a write up on the Club to put in his magazine. I suggested he come along on this night. He sounds keen and will probably ask questions of a few people to here and see what we are about. He has links to the 370Z guys who came to Threadbo. So we are trying to get one of them along to display in the Club rooms. At the moment it is a long shot, maybe 20% chance but we are looking into it. Either way it will be a big night with plenty on.

Hi Ben, We have at least 4 active Zedders up your way (Bendigo). Some are coming on our Grampians drive and a few of them normally travel down to our Qtly meetings in Melbourne. We have one coming up 12/5/09 if you are interested. Could probably hitch a ride down with one of them in a Zed. Scoota & Dale to name a few might introduce them selves later. Cheers.

Yeah Sulio get yours done before the Grampians drive.

I agree Woza that site seems to offer the best brake set up available with all the trimmings at the right price. Would handle most track work and look great to. I would go down this road if I wasn't after something slightly bigger for my car.

Hi Jane, Well the night basically entails a lot of chat amoungst us Zed enthisiasts. We normally have a Zed car on display inside the club rooms where the owner might give us a 15minute talk on his or her car. We have a bit of a bite to eat and some drinks. There is a Bar there if you want to purchase alcohol. We will be showing a 30minute video hopefully on a big screen on the much talked about trip to Thredbo last Feb. We will probably talk about up coming events for 15 minutes. There is plenty of off street parking. This is a very informal meeting with no obligation. Feel free to come and go when you like although we will probably start to gather around 7pm. Come along we don't bite. Bring a friend male or female if that makes you feel more comfortable. It is always nice to meet new Zed people and we all seem to get on pretty well. I guess this is aimed at any new or prospective Zed person in or around town on the 12th May. We normally get around 20+ people so you will blend into the crowd. we will do our best to make any new comer feel welcome.