Mark_Fleming

just did a little bit of lazy google research, it looks like Range Rover's share the exact same mechanism with BMW.....and it does appear to be cable operated to release....

all good, will do some homework....much appreciated for your help

just to clarify......did you have the same "lock up" problem with the range rover as the Kia and Hyundai?

^^^^ cheers for the info.....was thinking something along the lines of the S-type Jag deal....any thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/153251027332?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

cheers for that Clint, I have had a look at the E-stopp aftermarket kit, and while looking on ebay there appears to be loads from late model euros that could fit the bill.....I have a tangle of pipes and suspension linkages that might make the OEM cables a tight squeeze.....

.....on the topic of handbrakes, what's the deal with retrofitting an electric actuator handbrake from a late model instead of using the traditional cable operation? And if they are accepted for Certification purposes, has anybody got ideas on which vehicle is best as a donor....

Had a friend who rechromed his bumpers and had the POR treatment added over them for extra protection.....he had the same result as yours....

living proof, you are conserving the environment.....thought I'd never say this....."That's really good economy...."

doh....should have opened my eyes......

where did you find it? And what's its history?

very nice car.....after my own heart.....

also, do a google on using a masonry bit to drill hardened steel.....yes, it works.....

Drill Doctor is the answer......mine is parked beside the drill press and gets constant use, 30 seconds to sharpen and away you go.....buy a used one off ebay, ship it in through youshop then buy a 110v converter off trademe......

Just read the whole thread.....pat on the back for your tenacity.....car looks great...looking forward to the rest of the build....

nice work....

lighter wrist pins are available....

Unclejake - did a quick google, is this the place in Invercargill you're talking about?

cheers guys.....haven't tried the well knowns as I figured they would not be interested....have sent Jeremy an email though...

Need a laminated screen for HC Viva, does anybody know if there is a supplier here in New Zealand?

Just a quick one to let you know if you intend to race this Saturday then tonight is your last chance to pre-enter. The online discount and a chance to win your pre-entry money back closes at midnight.....so get over to http://www.lid.co.nz if you don't want to pay extra on the day. Don't forget, gates open at 7am so if you do make your mind up that you want to race on the day, then get to Lakeside as early as possible - entries and scrutineering close at 9.30am - bring a helmet....

Just a quick one to let you know if you intend to race this Saturday then tonight is your last chance to pre-enter. The online discount and a chance to win your pre-entry money back closes at midnight.....so get over to http://www.lid.co.nz if you don't want to pay extra on the day. Don't forget, gates open at 7am so if you do make your mind up that you want to race on the day, then get to Lakeside as early as possible - entries and scrutineering close at 9.30am - bring a helmet....

Hey guys, if you want to check out the final pairings for the day, once again head over to NZPC's motorsport forum....and yes, after all the situations I've been in over the past couple of weeks, these guys are confirmed..... By the way, spectator tickets are available on trademe under "Import Allstars" so if you want to get hold of some before the event they're there for the buying. And one last thing, if you intend to race on the day then you can save $20 by doing it online at http://www.lid.co.nz plus all pre-entries will go in the draw to win their entry money back on the day. 10 pre-entries will be drawn from a hat at lunchtime on Feb 17 and the names will be called over Lakeside's Pit PA whereupon you will have 5 mins to get to the entry booth or we will call another name... any questions just ask....

Feel free to head over to http://www.performancecar.co.nz to find out the latest info with regard to NZPC Import Allstars - Powered by HKS Yes its still on and we've thrown out the challenge to see just who is up for it.....Feb 17 at Lakeside International Dragway - Taupo

Feel free to head over to http://www.performancecar.co.nz to find out the latest info with regard to NZPC Import Allstars - Powered by HKS Yes its still on and we've thrown out the challenge to see just who is up for it.....Feb 17 at Lakeside International Dragway - Taupo

Okay everybody, please take this with a preceding apology before going on to read this posting. Realise that Parkside Media have put five full months of planning and promotion into this event. We have thrown everything we had at making sure NZPC Import Allstars was the one you remembered for the summer of 2007. We also intend to carry on promoting professional, entertaining and tight drag racing shows in New Zealand. Little did we know that when we began promoting NZPC Import Allstars a curve ball was going to hit us just two weeks before the big day. Over the weekend a couple of forums started mentioning the HKS car was never coming to New Zealand. I personally answered the questions saying it was in a container on the way here...it still is, but read the HKS letter we received. Its now patently obvious that while the car is coming here, it is not going to race. Yes, you can come to Taupo on February 17 and be completely entertained but realise due to circumstances outside our control the HKS car is only on display. Although this will not be as you anticipated, for those who really want to see the HKS car in the flesh, this will be the last time ever (apart from flying to Japan). On a more positive note I am thankful HKS advised us of their change of plans in advance as I would hate to see people turning up on the day without knowing the situation. All I can say, is stick with us and come to Taupo for February 17, we still intend to put on the best day's racing and a ton of entertainment. In place of the HKS car we will now have Glenn Suckling in his Mag and Turbo Warehouse/GDS Motorsport Skyline matched up with Reece McGregor. We all know this isn't exactly the same, however, Glenn has been chasing a seven all last season and and has run as close as 8.0 last weekend. Well, this is going to be one of those Skyline showdowns which is still well worth the price of admission. This is going to be a down and dirty drag race as opposed to racing the clock. We have them lined up to hit track five times during the day, with the last three being for the title of Skyline Champion of the World... In the next couple of days I will confirm all the rest of the contenders for the day...please stick with us, once again this curve ball was completely out of our hands and although the HKS car will be at Taupo on Feb 17, it is for display purposes only.