DAZDA

handsandwhich, well spotted and good point. Indeed I have listed two businesses, and I have received exceptional assistance and service from these businesses. Which is why I have them listed in my personal signature rather than some lame quote or a vanity picture of me or my car. IMO Businesses that provide good service need all the support they can get.

If it is posted in the businesses section, what's the issue? It's not like you have to read all the threads/posts, you can pick and choose as you see fit. I can understand if it was posted all over the place or in the wrong section, but I thought the whole point of a recommended business section would be to encourage Zed fans towards good businesses... Maybe it was because it was my first post... I can kind of see why that would seem more doubtful.

NOTE: I have used and strongly recommend 5th Gear's services (so this is not just spam). Dereck and the team know their stuff and are really good value. If you are looking for a Defence Course for a family member, or looking to improve your lap times, 5th Gear can cater for all. Below are their details; Business Name: 5th Gear Motoring ABN/ACN: 43 385 279 931 Address: N/A (Not a retail business) State: ACT & NSW Contact Person: See website for details Contact Phone Number: 0466 460 911 Contact Email Address: mail@fifthgear.com.au Website: http://www.fifthgear.com.au Services: Advanced Driver Training & Trackdays High Performance Driving Skidpan & Drift Sessions Hot Laps in a Nissan Skyline R32 GTR racecar Defensive Driver Training Learn to Drive Business Description: From the website...

A few months ago my very first post on these forums was about a business I have used and recommend. Unfortunately, it was removed and at the same time I was given some negative karma. I'm surprised you guys are so harsh on newbies. If you weren't sure about me, ask Lurch (I have come over from another Datsun forum of which he is the moderator). Or was it you Lurch that deleted my post? Also, if there are rules about what you can and can't post in the "Recommended Business" section then perhaps that should be in a 'sticky' thread at the top?? Kind regards, DAZDA

A few things to think about; The Luxury Car Import Tax in Aust applies from ~$57,466.00 and is 33% (Note: there are differences for Fuel Efficient Cars - Whatever that is). http://www.ato.gov.au/content/downloads/Bus13288n3394072010.pdf And this doesn't include GST which I assume applies on top of the Luxury Car Tax. This is why most cars in most other countries are significantly cheaper. The average annual salary in 1972 was approx $4,700!! (Average weekly wage * 52 weeks http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/free.nsf/0/1DED1C423EF40AD9CA25751600102E95/$File/63020_JUN1972.pdf ) A new 240Z was priced in Oz at ~$5,200.00 http://www.drive.com.au/buy/market_value/details.aspx?nvic=WIG&make=DATSUN&model=240Z&variantseries=SPORTS:&year=1972&body=2D%20COUPE&pg=1 Which means it was more than a year’s salary, in fact 1.1 times average annual salary. Current annual salary is ~$67,000 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/6302.0 and a new 370Z sells for ~$68,000 RRP. Meaning, if you take out the increases in luxury car import tax over the years, car prices from the manufactures have actually come down relative to annual incomes. In other words, cars are cheaper than they were, except the government is taking a bigger slice of the pie (how unusual...) NOTE: I realise this is simplistic view, but the general principles are correct. Especially when you consider the gains in efficiency the car manufacturers have achieved in the last 40 years.

This is worth a read... http://www.penriteoil.com.au/images/PENR0138_Penrite_Zinc%20Tech%20Bulletin.pdf Should this thread be 'sticky'?

Oils are like beer, everyone has an opinion (or is that opinions are like arseholes...) I'm pretty sure Nissan recommends a 20W-50 for the L-series and I would suggest sticking with something close to that (no going more than 10 viscosity rating higher or lower - ie 10W-50 or 20W-60). My other recommendation would be to replace the oil filter with each oil change. For the record, I run Penrite HPR30 in my road car L-series engines and they seem to love it.

Do you mean the oil feed from the oil pump? Or the oil passage from the filter to the main engine oil gallery?