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Trackbike Tuesday...

Brand new Crighton CR700W.  690 cc 220 bhp, more power/weight than top tier Moto GP bikes.  

If you hadn't guessed, it's a brap brap

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/crighton-cr700w/

I'd suggest before buying anything, take your kids along to a mini moto event and see other kids in action.

The organisers can probably arrange for a ride on a bike and some basic skills first.

If they kids are enthused by that, then splash the cash.

Most clubs offer coaching and introductory lessons.

Pukekohe MC caters for 'pitbikes'

https://www.pmcc.co.nz/minis

Although NH doesn't 2 wheel only.

https://www.northharbourminimotocross.co.nz

It's a great way for getting kids involved the right way with other parents helping runs things.

I suggest going to see some wreckers, and give them some pics of what you're after.

Many of them still have loads of old radios on the shelf, and it's surprising some of the stuff I've seen.

They won't want to spend all day hunting for a $50 radio, but give them some pics and ask the boys to keep an eye out for what you're after.

Also get in contact with Ross. (detail below)

He fixes car audio and may know where you can find things.

He's always got a room full of old shit whenever I drop something off to him.

Maybe some other radio tech guys as well.

https://www.mcallisterradiorepairs.co.nz

Summit Racing in the US have a good selection.

https://www.summitracing.com

On 30/08/2021 at 11:45, locost_bryan said:

Bayers Farm rallyspint

Any idea who had the white RX-3?  

5 minutes ago, SOHC said:

I want to find an old drill press like this for my blacksmiths shop, i have let a few slip thrugh my hands 

Not that old but...

https://www.turners.co.nz/General-Goods/Search/business--industry/tools/18387189

2 hours ago, oldrx7 said:

Still there Minor foamers - wreckers sign added for those maybe keen 

 

Is it complete?

Have an unhealthy obsession to drop a 12a in one....

11 minutes ago, CarolsHusband said:

Dogging ??

55 minutes ago, Dolan said:

Oosh highest I've worked on for a wee bit 1.9 mill. Still in daily use. Had two sets of big ends rolled into it and a set of valve guides and injector tubes. Not bhed

Volvo?

Michelin do list that size in the PS3, but suffixed as 'MO', which on Googling indicates it's for Mercedes.  they also list AO in other sizes which are for Audi.

https://www.michelin.co.nz/auto/tyres/michelin-pilot-sport-3

However, if the tyre fits the rim....  maybe those ones are super expensive, a bit like many Toyo sizes, model specific sizes that other manufacturers generally don't supply.

Some tyre wholesaler websites you can search for other brands:

Use the size calculator to see what they import.

https://www.dtm.co.nz

https://www.yhiautomotive.co.nz

https://www.blairs.co.nz

https://360link.co.nz

https://www.yokohama.co.nz

https://www.bridgestonetyres.co.nz

Before you buy any replacements, check the wear rating on the tyre.

Anything less than about 320 will have reduced life.  RE003's are 220 from memory.

400 + and you should get more mileage.

As a general rule, the better the grip, the softer the compound, and increase the wear rate.

I've used Michelin Pilot Sport 3's before, awesome tyres, especially in the wet, 320 treadwear or UTQG,  (AA = Traction, A = Temp)

Plenty of cheaper options out there, just depends on what you want to spend.

On 21/06/2021 at 08:03, oldrx7 said:

Modular Monday

 

Must be centuries ago that pic was taken, look at the cost of gas....

I often check the reviews that tirerack.com  do.  Done by performance drivers in controlled conditions.

Generally lining up 3 other competition products, tested on rear drive MSport BMW's.

Obviously you need to weigh up price vs what you're wanting to achieve.

Here's their view of the Hankook RS4.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for the video.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Hankook&tireModel=Ventus+R-S4

Talk with the old boy at North Shore Engine Reconditioners.

They'll know what's possible or not.

https://nser.co.nz

2 hours ago, locost_bryan said:

Look like Dunlop Aquajets, woo hoo !

Cheap FD for sale soon.

Dumb fuck...

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/boy-racer-chaos-there-is-going-to-be-a-kid-get-hit-one-day/WYUYXPQBH5SWUV34CMPG6UTRHU/

I've got the premium calendar you need, although last years, not current one.

Wurth 2020

Nothing better than that....

Only available from Wurths for account holders that spend over $XXXXX amount.

My  panelbeater, a committed Christian said he couldn't hang it in his shop with lots of business he gets from church members and his community.

He admired the pics, but said it would cause problems if he put it on the wall.

Said I'd rehome it for him, but it's too big where I would normally put a calendar.

PM me if you want it.

The border inspection is where the car is physically checked by either NZTA or approved agent, either in Japan prior to export, or on arrival here.  It's done at port of departure, or arrival.

It's at that point the car is entered into the NZTA database, and if obvious damage, corrosion etc is found, then it's flagged, and pic images are taken and loaded.

Only a Repair certifier can lift the flag as far as I'm aware, so all 'flagged' vehicles on reaching compliance inspection, require a repair certifier to inspect to determine corse of action.

NZTA did have inspectors located in Japan, but they were brought home last year once lockdown happened.  This border inspection is currently done at port of arrival.

Some have got caught out trying to sneak a car in via container for unloading at a business or private address, and haven't been border checked.

That becomes a BIG problem if you try to comply.

All imported vehicles get a 'border inspection'. If not, they can't be complied.  That Capella has a damaged flag on the window, so it's been border checked.

1 hour ago, Popwill said:

Quick question - what rx3s did the Hexagonal rear lights come out on.... just the 12A Savannas..?? Spending a bit of money on the coupes.

Hex lights are JDM only, with the exception that US cars did have them in 1976 (I have a US brochure from '76 showing them), possibly earlier.

Hex on JDM 12A models circa 1973 - 1977.

Some last series RX-3's on run out were badged V100 which had a tail light same as US spec SP cars, straight vertical line lenses.  Extremely rare.

Tea Cup lights were also JDM only on 10A GT and GS spec cars, 1971-72.  Never exported.

Others were round style.  There maybe the odd variance in weird export markets....

42 minutes ago, sr1600 said:

Is the one stolen at Reunion the same one stolen from the port when it arrived?

One stolen from CFR was ex UK right hook.  This one above is a left hook by the look of it.

Get the Suzuki dealer here to find out the price.

Same as Vitara, and might have genuine in stock, or ex Japan.

Plenty of aftermarket parts, Autolign, SAS, BNT can probably match with a sample.

Pretty sure the Formula One are Panasports but an old model, possibly sold only in Japan.

I have a brand new set of Z-Light's I imported from the US, but made in Japan at their factory.

Were once very popular in the US on RX-7's in IMSA racing, plus Lotus 7, single seaters etc.

http://www.panasport.com/index.html

Stolen  series 1 race car in South Island.

https://www.facebook.com/mark.elliott.54

3 hours ago, re10 said:

Will there ever be an RX8 day?

God said on the 8th day there will be Rally RX8 day...