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Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe
Posts: 5269
Reg: 11-2005
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I hope all Kiwi Soarer enthusiasts have a decent Christmas day tomorrow and an optimistic new year!
I have an inkling 2011 will be a fantastic year.
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Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2341
Reg: 09-2006
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Do Aus soarer owners get any love  |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe
Posts: 5275
Reg: 11-2005
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Of course, but theres probably already a thread.
This kiwi sections is quite dead so I like to make the odd thread in it occasionally.  |
Dave Hart
Goo Roo
Waikato
UZZ32
Posts: 1578
Reg: 08-2005
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Same to you Mike and all our Soarer mates. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year to all. That includes our friends over on the west island. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
2002 Ford Fairmont AUII 6 cyl.
Posts: 7662
Reg: 05-2005
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Have a good one guys  .
I'm having Chrisy on me own. Karen headed up to Auckland yesterday to have Christmas with the kids at Glenbrook Beach.
Me and the cats are gonna have our own little party, and I MAY break with my non-drinking and have a coupla quiet bourby's to celebrate the season  .
If you're on the road, watch out for the seasonal idiots, and keep the shiny side up.
It's personally been a great year, and I hope 2011 will bring more of the same.
To ALL of our Soarer clan.......A VERY merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Party on Dudes!
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Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2348
Reg: 09-2006
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Thanks mate. Enjoy guys |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 6154
Reg: 10-2005
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We squeezed a 4 month old, a 3 year old, my wife and myself as well as all the presents etc. into the Soarer and headed up to the bach. Staying here until New Years. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
2002 Ford Fairmont AUII 6 cyl.
Posts: 7665
Reg: 05-2005
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Matthew Sharpe wrote on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 09:12 am:We squeezed a 4 month old, a 3 year old, my wife and myself as well as all the presents etc. into the Soarer and headed up to the bach. Staying here until New Years.
Good skills Matthew.............Mind you, I could think of a lot worse cars to take the whole family away in.............AND, you know you're safe when encapsulated by SOARER!
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Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe
Posts: 5278
Reg: 11-2005
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Indeed, a good car to get away in over the weekend, at least they haven't got too much power, or it would be much to easy to get in trouble, considering how tight the NZ police have become with speed tollerance over the holiday period.
It's a real shame speed is the only thing they seem to target that the culprit for crashes, when the majority of the time it's underskilled/lazy/idiotic/underexperienced drivers crossing the center line, tail gating etc or driving unsafe/overloaded cars.
The way in which licences are issued should be completely overhauled, but I guess that would be too much of an expense and the government would rather just ticket people since its more profitable that way.
...I digress!
I was just thinking while cooking dinner sipping away at a nice Merlot, how it's going to be new years and that means a new year...... 2011! certainly a wake up call to how I should have finished making the conversion kit for my 1UZ into the BMW, the last 3 months have just slipped away to my frustration. Looks like January is going to be where the real hard yards are put in to finish the car before February. |
Lucas Waterworth
TryHard
north island, nz
2.5tt auto
Posts: 137
Reg: 03-2010
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Mike Beck wrote on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 05:36 pm:The way in which licences are issued should be completely overhauled, but I guess that would be too much of an expense and the government would rather just ticket people since its more profitable that way.
as someone who only recently obtained their licence, I could not agree more that it is far too easy to get. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 6155
Reg: 10-2005
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The new Forester is coming shortly, so we'll have a big family car to replace the crappy old (3 years younger than my Soarer, but still worn out) Primera. Then my Soarer can take a well earned rest and I can do the 200,000k service on her. |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe
Posts: 5279
Reg: 11-2005
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You've certainly had a good run out of your JZZ31!
Prime example of bargain motoring. |
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L (for sale $9.8k ono), TT (for sale $5.2k), 06 Hyundai Elantra (for sale $9.2k), 97 Blk UZZ31, 97 JZZ30 vvti turbo blk manual ($14k), 96 vvti turbo manual, Legnum VR4, Alfa 156
Posts: 2374
Reg: 09-2006
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My jzz31 was the least troublesome soarer I ever owned. 3 years of ownership and 1 window regulator. Yep that was it |
Daniel Blomfield
TryHard
South Island
Soarer Limited V8 UZZ31
Posts: 229
Reg: 02-2010
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a little late but something for everyone !
T'was the night before Christmas and in the garage, Not a trace of a Healy... nor even a Porsche.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit, So I figured I'd mess with my Soarer a bit.
I pulled the release and lifted the hood, When a deep voice behind me said - - ''Looks d--n good!''
As you can imagine, I turned mighty quick, And there by the workbench, stood 'Ol Saint Nick!
He stood there a bit, not sure what to say, Then with a smile ''I'll trade ya my sleigh?''
I said ''No way, Santa'' and started to grin, ''But if you got the time, let's go for a spin!''
His round little mouth, tied up like a bow, Turned into a smile as he said ''Let's go!!''
So not to wake neighbours, as they all sleep, We pushed the trusty toyota, out onto the street,
While synching our belts, as we coast down the hill, I grabbed second gear as I let the clutch spill!
The sound that erupted took him by surprise, But he liked it a lot - - by the look in his eyes.
With Goodyears a screamin' and dual pipes aglow, We headed on out, where the speed demons go!
Santa's grin widened, getting close to his ears, With every up shift, as I went through the gears.
Then Santa yelled ''I feel so alive!''
So I backed off the gas, and said - - ''you wanna drive?''
Ol Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys, When he walked past the headlights he shook at the knees!
The V8 exploded with dual exhaust sound, As Santa dumped the clutch, the tires shook the ground!
Power shift into second, and then into third!
I sat there just watching, at a loss for a word.
Santa's white knuckles, gripped the wheel with fear, The look in his eyes, said ''to hell with reindeer!''
I heard him exclaim, as we blasted from sight, ''Merry Christmas to all... and to all a good night!'' |
James Johnson
TryHard
Auckland
UZZ31 Soarer
Posts: 425
Reg: 03-2009
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Mike Beck wrote on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 05:36 pm:It's a real shame speed is the only thing they seem to target that the culprit for crashes, when the majority of the time it's underskilled/lazy/idiotic/underexperienced drivers crossing the center line, tail gating etc or driving unsafe/overloaded cars.
Just look at today's paper, 3 deaths this holiday season and all young drivers killed......
I have my class 2 licence and even still it was very easy to get that. I also must add that I too now look back to when I started driving and how inexperienced I was and think, to hell with going on the road when there is some one like that out there driving around. As Mr Beck will know, I am a security guard and I do 12 hour shifts of driving around, as I have been on the road now for over a year and with about 150,000kms that I have clocked up at work, I have seen so many times where I could have been in a major accident but managed to avoid it or where a major accident could have happened with some one else but managed to stop things from happening.
Any way hope every one had a good christmas and has a good new year, I will be off to the Hampton Downs skid pad for some wet weather training on the 7th so am certainly looking forward to more track time in the new year with the gold beast. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 6158
Reg: 10-2005
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Heh, thats gold Daniel!
Yes the JZZ31 has won both the longest serving and most reliable car award so far - worst thing thats happened was the harmonic balancer failure, and that was avoidable so I can't blame the car!
Even with the new job I can't really see it being replaced any time soon as the family car is the most important thing at the moment.
We'll be getting a 2005ish Forester as that seems to be a car the Missus and myself can both agree on. Not sure if it'll be the 2.5 or the 2 litre turbo at this stage - will have to see what they are both like. Wary of the Boxer engine and complex drive train, but I figure if we get a low K's model thats been well looked after it should be OK. |
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe
Posts: 5280
Reg: 11-2005
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Matthew Sharpe wrote on Thursday, December 30, 2010 - 07:11 am:Even with the new job I can't really see it being replaced any time soon as the family car is the most important thing at the moment.
We'll be getting a 2005ish Forester as that seems to be a car the Missus and myself can both agree on. Not sure if it'll be the 2.5 or the 2 litre turbo at this stage - will have to see what they are both like. Wary of the Boxer engine and complex drive train, but I figure if we get a low K's model thats been well looked after it should be OK.
New job you say... care to share?
Hmmm personally I'd avoid a Subaru, the non turbo model would be a bit awful to drive without that turbo kick, obviously it's just going to be a family car, but most family cars are 200kw+ now days, you need that on the open road when overtaking when the police aren't watching.
Perhaps one of these 3L Altezza wagons could be better http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/ALTEZZA/auction-342682534.htm
Or even a new Aristo / GS300 they are safer with 5 stars in the last couple of years of production, could even go for the turbo one http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/Aristo/auction-321271319.htm
Depends what your budget is though I guess. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31
Posts: 6160
Reg: 10-2005
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Unfortunately the Altezza Gita wagon just isn't big enough, and we have to have a hatch, so the GS300 is out too.
Yes, I've been offered a much higher paying job so unless my current work can stump up with some good cash, I'm off.
My wife has changed her mind now and is interested in a Toyota Voltz (dumb name, nice car) - we are going to take one for a test drive next weekend. They come in two engines, the 1ZZ-FE and the 2ZZ-GE. The 2ZZ-GE is the one to have of course as it has the variable valve lift that really makes it push some good power for such a tiny engine. Its around 130KW which should be fine in a 1300KG vehicle. Will let you know what its like when I've driven it. |
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