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No UK auto option. £5k is a bit high for what it is - ie. non-GT equivalent spec, still in KPH, the less desirable interior, the least desirable wheels and standard exhaust that literally everyone complains about being too quiet. Not to mention the less desirable auto and being an import would make it a little harder still to sell. £4.5k-ish with the work done would be where I would place it. However, it is in the best colour, so there’s definitely that.

I’d expect if it requires CONSULT it’ll be a standard diagnostic charge (because diagnostic machine, no other reason) and an hour’s labour, tbh.

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Independence Day I get. Aliens is absolutely awesome. However, Daniel, you have let yourself down by using the words “Jurassic” and “Park” together in that sentence. On the bright side it’s not too late for you to blame it on lockdown, but I urge you to seek help. Jurassic Park indeed.

Awesome work, as usual. @Ricey did okay with his small part in it too. I have to admit I wasn't taken by the new badging in the first picture in isolation, but the wider shot of the whole rear end actually pulls it off very nicely. Good choice. Also love the indoors shots of the bonnet... the frunk... the froot... that bit panel at the front between the wings. That bit. Increadible results.

Bubble wrapped and vacuum sealed too, right?

You're forgetting where you are, Dan. We all drive super-precious cars that can't possibly be exposed to the elements, damn it! Nope, if there's even any slight moisture in the air, one must lock one's Z away in an airtight bubble. This is the way of the Z.

I don’t think anyone has comparatively tested them against each other, so you’ll only get opinions. I’m sure Torqen’s are fine but I’d be looking at the Eibach’s of it were me. I’m sure others will be along shortly to offer their opinions and advise on the rubbing question.

There’s some serious backers who have invested. Sounds promising. However, I’m that guy (especially on this topic), so the most telling sentence in that whole article is “StoreDot is aiming to deliver 100 miles of range of charge to a car battery in fives minutes in 2025”. Specifically “aiming”. Sounds like they’re got some interesting tech that could, potentially, be a game changer for EV’s in the longer term (100 mile range still isn’t great after all) if they can pull it off, but that is currently still a rather large ‘if’.

He’s chasing 1000bhp because it’s a pretty number and he, on limited budget, buys a.... body kit?!? Oh wait, Dan beat me to it;

It’s a possibility, but I suspect less likely as the water would have to travel through the spoiler to get under the paint where the bubbling is. I wouldn’t rule it out entirely without further investigation though.

Could be a number things that caused it; excess moisture under the paint, using the wrong primer or the surface not being cleaned properly. Excess moisture might be the more obvious suspect - check to see if there’s any obvious signs of moisture getting in from underneath - but it could be the way/what was applied; either way take it back to the body shop that painted it and get them to look at it.

Turns out it didn’t have a 2JZ in it at that point - it was RB26 powered then and Lexus V12 powered (and hideous-but-apparently-functional) now. So I’ve been of no use at all. For a change.

Wasn’t the Top Secret Supra in the region of four digit power about 20 years ago?

Personally, I think the Lexus looks horrendous. Even it wasn't lowered beyond practical. However, looking at it pragmatically; the VED saving equates to little more than a couple of pints each month. You admit you guessed at the insurance - it could be more expensive, but given what you're paying for the Z it's never going to get considerably cheaper than that, so again if there is there any saving there it's going to be negligable. Fuel is the similar enough to make no difference. Parts for an old Lexus? Can't be cheaper than parts for an old Nissan. You're probably being optimistic with your valuation of your car, but you might be able to persuade the other guy anyway. You say yours is tidy, but the blurb for the Lexus says that is tatty (or actually, broken) and he's not got round to putting the replacement body kit of paint on it. Appreciate you're a mechanic, but it could do with some work that yours doesn't need. Do I think you're being crazy? Yes, quite frankly. It doesn't make any sense to me at all. And yet, you've clearly made up your mind and you're trying your hardest to justify it. So crack on if it's what you want.

For a wheel wax, it's certainly one of the better ones - it competes well with Poorboys so just top it up regularly and you can't go wrong.

If you squint... and look the other way. Then it’s still just you.

Who are you and what have you done with Dan?!?

The biggest energy corporations in the world are all working on truly sustainable biofuels that make as much use as possible of their current infrastructure and manufacturing processes. Even Formula 1 announced recently that they’re working on sustainable bio-race fuels for ICE (supported in large by at least two of those aforementioned corporations). EV’s will be an option, not the solution.

Agreed. On all counts.

If the oily bits, the underneath bits and the hidden bits are as tidy as what can be seen, it's not a totally outlandish price (although I agree it is top end). As has been said, it is a GT, with a couple of additional bits thrown at it too (front & rear spats, and I'm sure I spotted a tonneau cover in there too).

The flip side of that arguement is that there are more options available for your money. As you say, each to their own, which is why both cars exist; to appeal to different tastes.

Depends how pretty they are though.

I'm just going ot leave this here; VXR8.