I wouldnt mind another meet like we did last year. Akasaka? I am pretty much available on the weekends, not so much on the weekdays. But if I know at least a week in advanced I shouldn't have a problem.

I would love to plan a gingerman, grattan or waterford hills. Heck, even a Lapeer, Milan, Ubly or Mid-Michigan motorplex. I am not big into gymkhana, or auto X but I am down for some of that also.

I think it would be great to get all of us together again for some photo ops, and shows. I want to put together some videos of our group also.

IS there a way to dump the old polls on the LH side of the site? They are really old and make the site look like it hasn't been updated. I know we don't have a lot of traffic, but I do see new members show up from time to time. I'd hate to scare them away thinking that it's a ghost town here.

I'm up for a general meeting if we can corral the troops. Traffic here has been dead for a few months now, so I don't know if anyone is even watching the site right now. I put my Z to bed for six months , but that doesn't mean I don't want to get together and bench race with you guys

We should come up with a plan so we keep everybody talking all winter. Otherwise, when spring comes, it will be harder to plan the 2009 events.

It would be a good idea to have a general meeting to determine everyone's interest level. I would like to find out if there's enough interest to start monthly meetings or tech sessions or field trips or whatever else. It would be interesting to find out if NIODETROIT is the best way to coordinate or some other vehicle, such as facebook, would be better for everyone.

By now, I'm sure most folks have put their vehicles away for the winter. However, if any of you wanted to plan a date and time to get together and plan events for 2009, I'm totally up for that.

If you have any ideas, please post'em here.

Thanks in advance.

time to clean out the garage. i have a BUNCH of stock s13 and s14 parts. i also have some aftermarket parts too. if you need anything i don't have listed, please ask me. theres a good chance that i have it. if not, i can probably get it for you. also, feel free to make an offer on any of this stuff...i need it gone!

(all stock s14 parts have 82,000 miles or less.)
s14 JDM kouki mesh grill (pics soon)-$110
s14 set of 4 stock se wheels(excellent cond.)-$225
s14 stock shocks/springs (76,000 miles. Great shape)-$100
s14 stock 270cc injectors(4)-$40
s14 stock intake system(maf included)-$30
s14 stock exhaust (manifold, downpipe, catback)-$70
s14 stock fan shroud and e-fan-$40
s14 stock radiator-$50
s14 fuel pump-$40

s13 chuki fender extensions-$40
s13 front bumper reinforcement-$30
s13 DOHC gauge cluster-$50
s13 stock struts/springs (decent shape)-$60
s13 pignose turn signal(left)-$15
s13 power mirror(right)-$25
s13 fuel pump-$15
s13 sohc ecu-$30
s13 plastic b-pillar trim pieces-$10 each
KAe clutch fan-$20 obo
KAe fan shroud-$20 obo
KA lower radiator hose with temp. sensor-$20 obo
s13 Heat shields-$5each
KAe stock downpipe- $15 obo
KAe motor mount(only 1)-$5
KAe airbox-$5
KAe radiator(no cracks or leaks)-$45
stock soft clutch line-$5
Turn signal/headlight stalk-SOLD
windshield wiper stalk-$15
console lid-$25
stock radio-$50 obo
under radio storage bin w/ bracket-$15
manual door panels-SOLD...i have more available in good condition.- $25-40 each
glove box(2 available)-$25 each
dashboard (2 available. mint condition)-$100 each
steering wheel-$35

misc:
N60 MAFs with pigtail (4 available)-$45 each
Altima dual electric fans (3 sets available)-$60 each
U13 altima ecu-$30

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205/55/15 Yokohama Icegaurds
used for 1 winter. there tires were great. i had no problems at all in the snow with these on my s13 w/ sr20, coilovers, and welded diff.

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$300 obo for the set. i dont want to separate them.

i am willing to ship at buyers cost.

best way to get ahold of me is by email. my address is black_s14a@hotmail.com

... and if I can't find a used one, does anyone know if there are any deals on the 2008/2009's?

Still looking... does anyone of someone looking to sell their Versa?

BIG PRICE DROP! Twin Turbo, V6 3.0. Excellent condition, 49,XXX original miles. 5-speed manual transmission. Stillen upgrades, 418 horsepower. Rear-wheel-drive, full stainless steel exhaust, intake, ECU flash, electronic boost controller, turbo timer, performance clutch, triple pod gauge cluster, (boost, pyrometer, and air fuel ratio) drilled and slotted rotors, tinted windows, 18" custom wheels, t-tops, custom stereo with custom box built into floor, 2-way alarm system with keyless entry, aftermarket nose panel, black leather, always garaged, runs perfect, low mileage, HICAS rear-wheel steering, factory adjustable suspention, never seen snow, must see, no accidents, I am the second owner always non-smoking, power everything, well maintained. Beautiful car with a near perfect interior and exterior. I have the factory nose panel and factory wheels and tires that are included. I am selling to buy my first home which I am closing on November 10th. NEED TO SELL! Call Chad 231-392-3696.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp ... max_price=20000&cardist=0

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my car will be put up at the end of the month. But Im down for a meet if its before then.

I liked the Unadilla drive idea, but nobody jumped on board. My Z might be done for the year. I found a hole in the radiator a few days ago and I'm not sure if I'm going to buy a new one before next spring. I put the car away no later than November 15th, so I would only have a few weeks (minus rainy days) left to drive it after ordering and installing a new rad. I might hold off and not spend the money now.

Well, it's quite a while since we last go together.
Does anyone have any ideas on what kind of club get-together they'd like to propose?

Your thoughts and ideas are greatly encouraged.

Well as some of you may have heard I'm parting my car out... heres a list of all the parts available (stock parts not listed but all those would be up for grabs as well)

Engine swap:

~240hp Red top SR20DET (stock boost, extremely reliable with built bottom end)
Eagle H-Beam Forged Rods
JE Forged Pistons (8.5:1 compression)
JE rings
Cometic head gasket
Greddy RAS
ARP head studs
ARP rod bolts
ARP crankshaft bolts
Nismo rod bearings and Clevite 77 crankshaft bearings
Balanced, honed, and sleeved at local performance machine shop
Nismo thermostat
exedy stage 1 clutch
Tomei short throw shifter
ALL other parts have been replaced with new OEM products (oil pump, water pump, etc.)
Stock T-25 turbo (7psi)
Around 15,000 miles on the engine since rebuild
(engine will be sold as a complete swap including the ecu, modified wiring harness, trans, etc... not willing to completly disassemble the engine to much interest in the whole thing)
Ill also include a good set of stock pistons/rods, old t-25 turbo, SSA outlet pipe etc... - MAKE OFFER!

Suspension:

KTS coilovers - $650
PeakPerformance PRO inner tie rods and KTS outer tie rods - $200
Front strut tower bar - $25
Suspension techniques sway bars - SOLD
Rear subframe with SPL aluminum sub frame bushings installed - $150... held for Mark
Autopower 6 point roll cage - $...held for J

Wheels/Tires:

-Konig 15x7 rewinds (+0 offset) - $380... held for J
(Front) 205/50/15 Falken Azenis RT-615 (brand new)
(Rear) 205/50/15 Dunlop DZ101’s (aprox 50% left)
-Tenzo D6's 18x9.5 (+25 offset) - $600... held for chico
No tires mounted (brand new wheels)
-Set of stock SE wheels two with hankook hrII's and the other with some junkyard tires - $100

Drivetrain:

ATS deftforce 2 way differential (I heard these are now discontinued, one of the best diffs for drifting ever built in my opinion) comes installed in pumpkin- $850

Miscellaneous:

Taylor battery relocation kit with kill switch - $110
Real *rare* Nismo Steering wheel w/ adapter- $175
Autometer oil pressure gauge w/ stainless line - $60
Apexi peak/hold boost gauge - $70
HKS fan controller - SOLD
Sparco Rev drivers side bucket seat - SOLD
Crow 5 point racing harness - $50
Nagisa Low Seat rail - $100
Authentic Origin aggressive body kit (damaged but repairable) - $400
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump - $60
Hybrid FMIC kit w/ Turbo XS BOV (small ding but no leaks) - $450
Koyo aluminum radiator w/ greddy cap - $225
JVTR 3" catback exhaust - $250
Downpipe 3" - $50... held for Mark
Resinator 3" - $25
Greddy style oil pan - SOLD

PM or email me if you want something or want pics of a certian part, serious buyers committed to buying contact me and ill put your name down.. Once I get a certain amount of parts sold/claimed then ill take everything apart and collect payments. Parts do not include shipping, also tack on 3% for paypal fee's if that's your method of payment. Pick up is encouraged, I live in livonia, MI 48152.

email for pics - Foolishdrift@aol.com

Porsche has accused Nissan of cheating in the GT-R's record bid at the Nurburgring racetrack.
Porsche has just run its own back-to-back tests with the Japanese company's GT-R supercar and says it could not get within 25 seconds of Nissan's claimed record time of seven minutes 29 seconds in April.

It also found its 911 Turbo and GT2 were both quicker than the GT-R.

"This wonder car with 7:29 could not have been a regular series production car," says August Achleitner, the 911 product chief for Porsche, speaking to the CARSguide at the Australian press preview of the latest 911 Cabrio.

"For us, it's not clear how this time is possible. What we can imagine with this Nissan is they used other tyres."

He believes the time achieved by Nissan with ex-Formula One driver Toshio Suzuki would only be possible with a semi-slick race-style tyre.

Achleitner says Porsche took a standard GT-R, running on regular road tyres, and ran it around the Nurburgring within two hours of its own cars, on the same day with exactly the same weather conditions.

He says there was no tweaking of any kind and the GT2 and Turbo both ran on regular Porsche road tyres, the Michelin Sport Cup.

"We bought the car in the US. We drove a GT-R with new tyres," he says.

Achleitner was initially protective of the exact lap times, which were run during a program when Porsche also compared its upcoming four-door Panamera with a range of potential rivals.

But he eventually revealed his team clocked the GT-R at 7 minutes 54 seconds, with the 911 Turbo managing 7:38 and the GT2 getting down to 7:34.

The laps were not run by Porsche's usual hot-lap specialist, former world rally champion and race winner Walter Rohrl, but one of the company's chassis development engineers who is an expert on the Nurburgring.

Achleitner says the back-to-back comparison was run because Porsche was concerned by Nissan's claims for the GT-R, which is heavier than the 911 with similar power.

"The Nissan is a good car. I don't want to make anything bad with my words," he says.

"It's a very consistent car. But this car is about 20 kilos heavier than the Turbo . . ."

In the end, Porsche believes its testing has achieved the right lap times for the Skyline GT-R and benchmarked it against its own 911 heroes in the right context.

"For us it has been clearly the result. This technical puzzle now fits together. With the other numbers we had problems to understand it," he says.

- Herald Sun
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