MattA

Hi Ollie, Its fairly easy to replace the dissy only a couple of things to watch. -The 2 vacuum lines from the throttle body make sure you put them back on the right way these are for your vacuum advance/retard, I just put a bit of tape on 1 to mark it. -BEFORE you pull out the old dissy turn the engine over by hand to tdc on #1 (there's timing marks on the crank balance) then when you put in the replacement dissy line the rotor up with the #1 lead on the cap -Note the rotor will rotate as it lines up with the gear wheel that drives it so you need to allow for this otherwise you won't be able to set the timing, when you set your timing make sure the vacuum lines are off. hope that helps Matt

Been looking at shipping ex US can't seem to get any thing pricewise for surface shipping and air works out at a whopping US$600 which is more than a return ticket. They weigh 40kg. Does the Quaife require that you have an existing case? Shipping ex UK is fairly cheap about NZ$150 surface so be anything up to 3 months.

Has anyone imported parts from the US and UK if so who did you use for shipping? Have found a couple of slippery diffs that look to be viable if shipping isn't stupid. If any one is interested and this works out I will have 2 from US and possiblly 3 from UK ratios 3.73 x3 and 4.10. the other not sure at the moment. Before anyone starts putting thier hands up it is still very much unconfirmed.. so price will be advised later.

I'm old been driving for 16yrs and see the biggest problem being that in NZ we simply don't teach poeple to drive.. steering a car and changing gear is not driving. my 2c

Have no idea if its genuine but reserve is 5k http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction...362&key=1325077

I wish... wouldn't have to worry about zooms and mega pixels.. am also shopping for a camera too many choices..

On the ticketing thing the police hawk radars can take 3 reading for 3 targets simultaneously.. about the only thing you can do (if the police car is facing you and moving) is stand on your brakes as the radar cannot get a fix if the target is decelerating quickly. You then have to convince the officer that you braked to avoid the cat that ran accross the road infront of you....

I've got a photographic memory

Serious drinking talent drinker

If you can't get a laugh at this there is no hope for you. ACTUAL AUSTRALIAN COURT DOCKET 12659---CASE OF THE PREGNANT LADY A lady about 8 months pregnant got on a bus. She noticed the man opposite her was smiling at her. She immediately moved to another seat. This time the smile turned into a grin, so she moved again. The man seemed more amused. When on the fourth move, the man burst out laughing, she complained to the driver and he had the man arrested. The case came up in court. The judge asked the man (about 20 years old) what he had to say for himself. The man replied, "Well your Honour, it was like this: When the lady got on the bus, I couldn't help but notice her condition. She sat under a sweets sign that said , "The Double Mint Twins are Coming" and I grinned. Then she moved and sat under a sign that said, "Logan's Liniment will reduce the swelling", and I had to smile. Then she placed herself under a deodorant sign that said, "William's Big Stick Did the Trick", and I could hardly contain myself. BUT, your Honour, when she moved the fourth time and sat under a sign that said, "Goodyear Rubber could have prevented this Accident"... I just lost it." "CASE DISMISSED!!"

In the year 2004, The Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in New Zealand, and said, "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over-populated and I see the end of all flesh before me. Build another Ark and save two of every living thing along with a few good humans." > > > >> He gave Noah the blueprints, saying, "You have six months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights". Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard but no ark. > > > >> "Noah", He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah. "But things have changed. I needed a building permit. I've been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system. My neighbours claim that I've violated the neighbourhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the Planning Appeal Board for a decision. Then the Transport Department and Powerco demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power, trolley and other overhead obstructions to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I argued that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it. Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Kiwi bird. I tried to convince the Environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the kiwi. But no go! When I started gathering the animals, I got sued by an animal rights group. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. As well, they argued the accommodation was too restrictive and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space. Then the Environment Affairs ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood. I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many previously disadvantaged individuals I'm supposed to hire for my building crew. Also, the trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark building experience. To make matters worse, the Customs and Inland Revenue seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species. So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least ten years for me to finish this Ark." Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky. Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?". "No", said the Lord. "The New Zealand Government beat me to it!"

more time off...

BMWarehouse 3 Newton Place Hamilton 07 8466671 unless u have some huge sentimental attachment to your car or have too much money just buy a 325 or one that someone else has spent a fortune on, altough there is a certain amount of satisfaction in being broke with a car that you built youself. good luck with whatever you decide there's always plenty of useful advise and tips on here if you do go the re-power

works for both.. my free welded up homemade rough as job used a lever from the alloy mount as a donor and works sweet (just don't look too closley at the weld not pretty)

Bad luck bro. I totaly agree with Grant.. if you can't afford insurance you can't afford to be on the road, bring on the compulsury 3rd party most other developed nations have.

"wonder how i can get my name on the deed?" Civil Union Bill may provide an option (unless mate is a she) no offence intended on another matter whats the # for your delivery service?

Graham Clyde :thumb: not used him myself but he gave me heaps of advice by ph when I was doing my engine swap. He also has a history of building race engines was recommended to me by Kevin Mosen..

Have just completed fitting of a 260 replacing my very sad 240 major difference much smother though the 240 was f***ed. The biggest diff is the gap from 2nd - 3rd which was big is now sweet Does anyone have the gear ratios?

Interesting reading.. but at 31 and haveing smoked for 12 of those (quit 2 years ago) I firmly believe that if your dumb enough to smoke you deserve to be shafted by the government.. so stop bitching about it and just think of the tax as compulsory health insurance! If you get lung/throat/heart cancer because of your smoking the total cost of treatment is in the vicinity of 200,000British pounds (info from Allan Carr one of the worlds leading quit smoking organizations) thats around 40,000 packs of cigs! Ok so thats in the UK but I would be very surprised if we could do it cheaper here. I think is great that there will be no smoking in bars/restaurants if you want to smoke great but do it in your own home or car..end rant

Carl does the cheese toastie have a chicks face on it?

Damm I'd trade both my nuts and maybe my wife for that.. sweet ride

(but for micro cars the Messerschmitt's KR200 is soooo cool..anyone know where i can get one...seriously) Used to be 1 outside the igloo in Queenstown don't know if it's still there, theres a guy who has an assortment of interesting vehicles his name's Howie don't know his last name. It was a runner, driven up the Remarks during the winter festival a few years ago.

100 - 0 in 0.002sec... nice very nice

Have stickers been sent out yet?

Never even knew they made them saw 1 in Hams last w/end and now this.. 1 in Ham was black with M-badge and some sort of kit looked cool http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-18266984.htm