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1/72 scale model giveaway /photo contest.

Send in a photo of your Skyline and a short description of your ride, and I will give away one of these 1/72 scale models to the nicest car. All entrants will be posted on my blog. Send photos and description to palbrektsen@hotmail.com
Winner will be announced when I have enough entrants.

Best sports cars ever

Here is a ranking done by a program on the Discovery Channel. It seems like a very arbitrary list to me. It is hard to understand what they are basing everything on. But it was a interesting show regardless. I liked the part in the show where the guy says, the Skyline is like a Japanese salary man. Plain on the outside, but it really is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Lamborghini Countach (5000QV)

Year: 1984
Power: 455 HP
Engine: 5,167 ccm, V 12 mid-engine
Weight: 1,494 kg
Top speed: 306 km/h
Rank: 10th

Nissan Skyline

Year: 1968 onwards
Power: 400 HP
Engine: 4,500 ccm, V8, Biturbo
Weight: 1,400-1,800 kg
Top speed: 260+ km/h
Rank: 9th

Corvette Sting Ray

Year: 1967
Power: 300-435 HP
Engine: 6,490–6,999 ccm, V8
Weight: 1300-1371 kg
Top speed: 240 km/h
Rank: 8th

Aston Martin DB5

Year: 1963
Power: 285.9 HP
Engine: 3,996 ccm, V12
Weight: 1465 kg
Top speed: 229 km/h
Rank: 7th

Mercedes Gullwing SL

Year: 1954
Power: 215 HP
Engine: 2,996 ccm, 6 cylinder
Weight: 1295 kg
Top speed: 235 - 260 km/h
Rank: 6th

Ferrari Enzo

Year: 2002
Power: 660 HP
Engine: 5,998 ccm, V12
Weight: 1,365 kg
Top speed: 360 km/h
Rank: 5th

Jaguar E-Type

Year: 1961
Power: 320 HP
Engine: 3,781 ccm, 6 cylinder
Weight: 980 kg
Top speed: 270+ km/h
Rank: 4th

MacLaren F 1

Year: 1994
Power: 627 HP
Engine: 6,064 ccm, V12
Weight: 1,140 kg
Top speed: 368 km/h
Rank: 3rd

Mazda Miata

Year: 1989
Power: 116 HP
Engine: 1,597 ccm, 4 cylinder
Weight: 955 kg
Top speed: 220 km/h
Rank: 2nd

Porsche 911

Year: 1964
Power: 130 HP
Engine: 1,991 ccm, 6 cylinder boxer
Weight: 1,080 kg
Top speed: 210 km/h
Rank: 1st

http://www.discoverychannel.com.au/greatest_ever/sports_car/index.shtml

LED rear lights for the R32 Skyline. In recent years, LED tail lights have become standard on most cars. The number one reason is light-up speed. They light up faster than standard lighting units. The difference is just Milli seconds, but it does make a small difference. Also, they use less electricity, and last longer. I would like to get some for my Skyline, however, for nostalgia sake, I am torn. A R32 is almost a classic car by toady's standards, and LED lights would look silly on a Classic. This unit is for sale at http://www.modyourcar.com.au/product_info.php?products_id=4393

Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R engine bay. Dunnville, Ontario, Oct 14th, 2007

Here is a closeup of the Nissan Skyline engine bay.

Gun metal gray 1990 Nissan Skyline at Dunnville

I was able to take a ride in this gun metal gray Nissan Skyline. This Skyline actually used to belong to a friend of mine. I hear he has a new one now. Nice red paint on the engine. I like the stock wheels too. The interior was very clean compared to mine.

Ferrari and two Nissan Skylines. Dunnville

A Ferrari and two Nissan Skylines going at it.

Wide Body Nissan Skyline. Dunnville.

Rear view of the wide body Skyline at Dunnvile, Ontario.

Two Skylines in a Battle. Dunnville

Two Skylines going at it on the long straight away at Dunnville. The Dunnville track is right next to Lake Erie.

Wide body Skyline. Dunnville

A nice wide body Skyline from the track day on Sunday, Oct 14th, 2007 in Dunnville, 2 hours north west of Toronto. This Skyline has about 500hp and is real wheel drive. It had really nice LED rear tail lights. One of the nicest cars at the event.


More about the event: It was my first times to attend one of these events, and I was able to take my Skyline for a few laps. The event was from 10am until 4pm and cost $100. A little pricey, but where else can you legally drive at high speeds? I am just sad that there aren't more events like this.
It was just about the most fun I have ever had behind the wheel in my whole life. The next event will be Oct 27th at Mosport, east of Toronto. The cost for this event will be $250. A bit rich for my blood. I think I will just take pictures at this event.

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