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0 - 60 is pretty spot on the same even though the NISMO has 25 more HP. It weighs about 400 lbs more though. But yeah, on a track the NISMO is probably quicker. I have no intentions of ever bringing mine to a track though. Not that I wouldn't enjoy it, I just feel if I get this car I would want to keep it in pristine condition.

Additionally, like you said, a lot of the extras you get with the other packages are all things I could get in the aftermarket for a better price with probably better functionality. Also, I actually don't want 19" rims and tires, I want the 18's as it'll be a smoother ride. I just want a real sports car, one that's RWD, 6 speed manual and looks stunning and this fits the bill perfectly. Even matches my bike.

House should be ready May 26th

I visited my superannuation advisor today to discuss and ensure my future financial security. Short is that I am good

Life expectancy came up in the analysis - Have I enough to enjoy my chosen current lifestyle? The life expectancy statistics are, if I am 61 currently I have 23 years left on this planet The good news is, 50% of the group will live longer and the other 50% die too early!

You have to love the art that is statistics..

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Cheers Q3W

I'm picking my car up today, so excited!

Switching over to a new production at Leavesden Studios, which with our new house means I can now cycle to work for the first time in about seven years, so I bought a bicycle!

Gone for an all rounder, I can put bigger tires on this and use it on canal paths too. It's a Genesis Croix De Fer 20. I went for the 2016 model based almost entirely on me not liking the 2017 colour, not to mention I got it for nearly £400 less. Arrives next week:

Approved

get some marathon plus on that or find yourself walking home

and some fenders if you're riding in winter

Yeah I've already got the SKS P50 Chromoplastic mudguards picked out on recommendation from Genesis, I don't mind how they look either. Might get a luggage thing too. I'll use them all year round so I don't get mucky before work.

Tell me more about tyres, why do i need these Marathon Plus over stock? - which, after looking them up, are Kenda Flintridge Pros.

Κracus wrote:Because it's my dream car. I've even posted here how that's my dream car when giraffhunter posted pics of his old one. Yes it's going to be a challenge in the winter as it's going to be my daily driver but winters here aren't usually too crazy and I am getting winter tires for it. Also, I've heard rumors that this might be the last year I can buy one new as Nissan seems to be mum on producing any more Z cars. Seems like they might be replacing it with a model to be competitive with the BRZ style cars which I'm less interested in.

I have no doubt it'll be an adventure.

Great choice and good luck. I still have love for that car, I regretted getting rid of it for a long time. Winter driving sucked, I died a little inside when I got stuck and had to leave it during a blizzard. I heard blizzaks help, I opted to buy a cheap beater instead. So many great things can be done with the Z now can't wait to see what direction you go.

I saw some discussion about Nissmo below. I had the same thoughts about my car, keep it pristine and baby it, but that started ruining the fun. I still show it a few times weekly, and work hard to maintain it's beauty, but I daily drive it and also run it at the strip which is quite addicting. To be honest I've had more damage done to the car at a local cars and coffee than running it all night at the dragway.

YourGrandpa wrote:I participated in a charity / memorial ride this past weekend. 50+ bikes and police escort for a great cause.

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gay...

I'm on another trip at the moment. Started in San Diego and drove over to Joshua Tree, then through the Mojave Desert Preserve, over to Vegas. Going home tomorrow

Joshua Tree National Park

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We were in that exact spot....

Cool...

xer0s wrote:Joshua Tree National Park

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xer0s wrote:Joshua Tree National Park

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What did you take the picture with xer0s?

looks lovely xer0s

Whiskey 7 wrote: What did you take the picture with xer0s?

iPhone 6

What happened to our Photo thread?

nothing, other than no one posting in it

obsidian wrote:Next Saturday, as part of a fundraiser/speed climbing competition, my team of 4 will be trying to climb over 18,000 vertical feet within 4 hours. Of that, I plan on doing 5,000 feet myself - that means I'll have to climb at a rate of about 83 feet (25 metres) per minute!

By comparison, the CN Tower here in Toronto is only 1,815 feet and the Burj Khalifa is only 2,717 feet.

Our team raised $2,438 for cancer research. I just missed my goal but climbed 4,560 feet. We placed second overall, but only because the other team raised over $4,000 so they win on points. I won an Osprey 65L duffle, one of the event sponsors.

Got one of those Pomeranian dogs for a daughter... Meh, don't like dogs... Will prolly strangle it at some point...

Who's the biker dude holding the dog, and who's the old geezer sitting on the left?

Biker dude is more than likely banging the daughter...hard...