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Old 09-08-2014, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy
Interesting car http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/spec...-776601507.htm

Think I remember it from Nissan Mobil 500
Thats an interesting piece of NZ Porsche motorsport history and IMO totally realistically priced given the specification and probably a bit of a bargin.

The 997 is also offering good value...
Old 09-08-2014, 06:44 AM
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The jury is back. 100% of my family prefer the dots but admit that the ellipses are ok too.
Now to make a press plate 1100 x 500 which is door panel size. Too big for the CNC so will have to do a few planks and weld them into a slab. Have been afraid to ask how much it will cost, could be my latest folly.
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Old 09-08-2014, 06:49 AM
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You can tell its a bubble...when no one is talking about it being a bubble! If you are an equity trader you will understand what I am saying.....same rule applies its when people aren't calling it that it catches folk out....
Old 09-08-2014, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mjg
MP3 at ~256kbps with a modern encoder (e.g. LAME) is virtually transparent to almost all listeners, and 320kbps is near archival quality. The advantage stuff like AAC and Opus provide are better quality at lower bitrates. People who claim they can easily detect differences at those MP3 bitrates are swimming against established science and testing procedures. Same with >44.1/48kHz sampling rates, >16-bit sample precision, etc.
Thanks Matt, sensible advice as always. I'll re-rip my favourite CDs at 256 and not bother too much with the rest. The stuff I've downloaded from iTunes is 256 already.

Now, back to cars...
Old 09-08-2014, 07:00 AM
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Dave the dots are the right choice...
Old 09-08-2014, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy
Interesting car http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/spec...-776601507.htm

Think I remember it from Nissan Mobil 500
Belongs to a mate of mine
He had an original Cup car but sold it as too valuable to keep on the track
Old 09-08-2014, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxem
The jury is back. 100% of my family prefer the dots but admit that the ellipses are ok too. Now to make a press plate 1100 x 500 which is door panel size. Too big for the CNC so will have to do a few planks and weld them into a slab. Have been afraid to ask how much it will cost, could be my latest folly.
That's enormous. How much of this work do you do yourself?
Old 09-08-2014, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by John McM
That's enormous. How much of this work do you do yourself?
Just the solidworks drawing file with a repeated pattern so not difficult.

Maybe this could be the official RSG leather emboss pattern and 15 of us chip in? You never know when you'll need an embossing plate, do you?
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Couple of shots Steve sent yesterday, body still being prepped
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Old 09-08-2014, 03:59 PM
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New front end needed. I believe it hit a bank which was the reason for Steve's acquisition. Car came to NZ in the mid 90's and had a few owners. I'm in touch with the last owner who has a lot of the original paperwork. Yet to meet him but I believe he has a similar project on the go in Tauranga.
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy
Given the Spec of this car (X51 engine), you would have to take this wouldn't you?
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^^^^^^^^ Looking good Dave.

You start to appreciate the work that is going into your car.

P.s. not sure it will be ready for Christmas thou mate??
Old 09-08-2014, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by kiwi 911
Given the Spec of this car (X51 engine), you would have to take this wouldn't you?
Its a great deal for someone... not me though. Just saying if someone offered you good coin for a 993 this would be a pretty sensible option... but who wants to be sensible
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^^^^^^^^ Yes - true, so when am I picking up my seats??


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