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I saw a couple of old photo's taken years ago at a Sandown race meet and was wondering if we should try and see if we can get more than 11 Zeds in a row for a photo shoot. Would be a good excuse for everyone to get together to beat this attached photo.

I think this is a great idea Ash. I would be up for 4 events at least next year. It will push the point about us all getting our act together and getting the car onto the race track or drag strip. I would love a drag day this summer. This would be a great entry level as I know a lot of guys on this site have never run their car on the track. There is plenty of experience we could pass on for the first timer to get you going. We could even organise a meeting prior to the Race Days to make sure everyone is up to speed on what is required. As for the class's Ashley has them pretty well right. You don't want more than 3 categories. You need one for stock, one for modified (mind you Ash you should include strokers 3.1 in with the 2.80's) and then one for Race, Turbo and other motors larger than 3.1ltr. Remeber it's not for sheep stations guys Ashley and I have been in this game for years and those 3 categories are very similar to those stipulated by CAMS. Note you will need to join a CAMS affiliated Club and a lot of people have been joining the Gippsland Car Club instead of the NDSOC since it isn't real people orientated these days. If you want details let me know.

Well I put power windows in my Zed and they are fantastic. I got a guy to install them for me when I was getting my full body make over and everything was in bits. But I am wrapt with them. Having a roll cage in the car I couldn't use the normal winders anyway. But now I have these the car is more modern and convenient to use. Since no aircon my windows are up and down all the time. I got the units from othe USA which had massive motors so real strong and do the job easy.

Yeah I should have thrown my Video camera in. I wasn't sure what to expect. But some good roads and speed so I will have to make sure I get my act together next time. Cheers

Hey guys (bit late) I had a great time on Saturday. Mayhem we had a good burst through the hills. I hadn't done that for a while. I liked your footage Dimitri. Bit shaky I will have to check out your set up next time. I was wondering why you were driving so close behind me at times. Ha I didn't realise you had a camera in there. We might have to try and squeeze another drive in before Christmas.

Thanks Rev, I might just take the Narre all the way to Princess Hwy and turn left and look for it on my left. Does that sound OK? John by all means come along. The more the merrier. I will have a spare 2-way. Should we meet on channel 16?? If so leave it on Rev and you might be able to talk me in if I get lost. Ha Ha. I am going to bring a steak and or a couple of sausage to have in a roll. Plus a small esky with a drink for myself. Feel free to do the same boys. I think we might have 7 cars. See you tomorrow morning.

Looks like I will be bringing my youngest son to give the Miss's a break. So no room in mine. I look forward to the early morning donut. Can someone tell me where to look out for this Crispy Creame place if I am coming along the Belgrave-Hallam road. Is it on left or right, before or after the Hwy? Don't worry there will be plenty of twisty roads on this trip. Just stay on the black stuff and we will have a great day since the weather is going to turn it on for us.

Hi Rev, We could start off from Fountain Gate up the Princess Hwy and turn left onto the Healesville Koowee Rup road all the way to Healesville? Pretty strait forward that way.From Healesville we would then turn left up to Healesville-Kinglake Road then we would turn left to come down the Melba Hwy to Yarra Glen where we would turn right onto the Eltham-Yarra Glen Road for around 6 klms to Sugar Loaf Reservoir. I would suggest to all those coming to bring some meat (Sausages & Bread or what ever) for the BBQ. I can throw in some oil and cooking implements. There are wood fires, but plenty of them and space to spread out for some nice photo's and a kick of the footy. I have taken 10 copies of a map to follow. Oh and don't forget your 2-way radio. How does all this sound? Rev you might want to give us a mobile number for any late updates.

Damn I just realised I will probably be going away since it is sort of the long weekend. Otherwise I would have been in that one Rev.

Have you been to King Lake? I actually didn't think there was much of a lake at the town hence the suggestion of Sugarloaf.

OK back on track, I am a certain starter for the drive on Saturday. To clarrify some details. Do we have a specific route we had in mind? How long were people planning on going for? Was it to include lunch. The weather is going to be perfect so I was even thinking a cruise down to Portsea if everyone was keen. There is the back beach which (Is free entry) has a bar on the foreshore and or lunch at the Pub. I did this one last year. Or if we were still heading up to the Yarra Glenn was there anything specefic? I know a road out the back of Healseville that goes to the Kinglake Turn off which is pretty windy (Little dangerous if not careful) then maybe a BBQ lunch & a kick of the footy at Sugaloaf Reservoir melways page 273. These are just a few ideas if nothing was on the table Rev but I will be guided by what you want to do since you started the thread.

Yeah I got a shop to do all the work on my CV conversion so I am no expert to be dishing out details of the conversion. There are a few people who can do it for you. I think they made up a plate on one side to adapt and get the length's right. It's a bit of money this conversion but worth it if you are going to do any hard work in the car. Plus I recon they are lighter than the original UNI's so that might give you a poofteenth more power as well! :-)

Dimitir were you happy with the 120kw? Would be great to see your revamped car on the road.

Your other option is to take your wheels to a specialist who might be able to put the wheel on a lathe and shave a bit off on the inside so that the wheel will sit in closer to the hub. This is presumiong you have room on the inside and that the wheel has enough meet on it. I have 255's on my rear and they never rub. It's all in the offset along with coil overs.

I could be in that. I will let you know early next week. Have to check the calender.

You could always bog the joins in for the smooth look. But if that sounds cheap be innovative and look around wrechers at 4wd or large car wheel archers to cut out and adapt or weld onto the Zed. Beleive it or not you would find something to suit. Or try a USA site they might be able to help with a standard mod.

OK I have had a bit of experience in this area. If you are planning on spending 10K on a high HP engine then I would with out a doubt get and R200 LSD. 3.9 ratio is the best all rounder. Shop around and get one. As for the tail shaft I have had 3 in mine slowly getting bigger. If you never want to have a problem then you should get one built with 1310 unis. This will be big enough almost over kill but you will never have to look at it again. I now have 1350's in mine same size as V8 Super cars. You will also have to look at your half shafts as the conventional ones may not stand up to the punishment. Will for a while but will eventually die. Z31 CV axles are the go there. Sorry I can't help you with the gear box as I run a V8 but I am pretty sure most guys still run a standard box with a stroker motor. Hope this helps

I just got back yesterday. But a bit far to drive my Zed in one go, 8.5 hours.

I will probably be heading out to Sandown for a look on the 19th. Drives are what you make them guys. Anyone is free to organise one any time. If you look we have had little or no response to the Buller Drive so it is almost cancelled. Sulio & I have been talking about a drive up to Sugar Loaf Reserve near Yarra Glen. Great place for a BBQ and not to long a drive. Melways page 273/274. Worth a look. I went up with the family about 3-4 weeks ago. Speed humps aren't bad either for those low cars. Maybe we should throw around some dates for a drive something like that? I am starting to also think that since not much of a response for Buller that I might be wasting my time trying to organise a 4 day trip up to Thredbo. I still might start a thread and see what happens with that one as some ACT & NSW people might be in that. Cheers

I don't want to hijack this thread but it is still on the drawing board with no date locked in. Still trying to get people in Vic interested. I will start a new thread on it soon. Would be a Feb'09, 4 day trip for us with 2 days up there. Cheers

Well done guys that is an awesome turn out. Maybe some of you guys might be interested in our run up to Thredbo early in the new year (along with a few Sydney people) That would be awesome if we all got together. Great photo's.