OBRUT Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 Did anyone else read FF+R back in the day? I seem to recall they once featured a G series 911 with a rotary engine swap. The rationale being the flat six went pop and was too expensive to rebuild. Anyone else remember the article? Or did I just imagine this scenario? No real reason, not planning anything etc just trying to recall if/where I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve996 Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 You’re not imagining it. I definitely remember it. Wonder if it’s been swapped back now that values are where they are. Can’t imagine someone would commit such sacrilege now days. OBRUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 24 minutes ago, OBRUT said: Did anyone else read FF+R back in the day? You're not alone. I used to read it. I may still have a few copies 😳 OBRUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 28February, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 51 minutes ago, Steve996 said: You’re not imagining it. I definitely remember it. Wonder if it’s been swapped back now that values are where they are. Can’t imagine someone would commit such sacrilege now days. Excellent, confirmation I’m not losing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 1 hour ago, OBRUT said: No real reason, not planning anything etc just trying to recall if/where I read it. Yeah yeah...bullshit 🤔 If you'd asked whether there had been any sort of engine swap in a 914, we'd see one with a 180cc Lambretta turbo engine stuffed in one 😉 OBRUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 Used to hunt it down every month and devour the content. I remember that feature. My Datsun 1600 featured in the Readers Rides section at the back of the mag, in about 1989. The magazines are long gone but I reckon I’ve still got that clipping somewhere, must track it down. OBRUT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 28February, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 It was a great mag, covered (well) a big part of the Aust car scene that was otherwise largely ignored. Next challenge - track down the mag with that article… DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 Our motor museum here in Launceston just had it's Japanese Classics day, 3rd time it's been run. We had over 140 cars I think the number was, entries closed weeks ago. It's actually opened up a whole new demographic of visitors for us, all the "Fast and the Furious" genre (must be too old, can't say I've ever seen any of the movies 🙂 ). And to stay on topic, we have a heap of old magazines available for purchase, including, I'm sure, FF&R, so come pay us a visit and take a stack home with you.... Dalai, DJM, Steve996 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 28February, 2023 Report Share Posted 28February, 2023 650 entered cars for the All Japan Day here at Glenelg last weekend Dalai and TwoHeadsTas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 2March, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 2March, 2023 For those playing at home - magazine is Jan/Feb 93. Found one on eBay. P-Kay, hugh and Dalai 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 3March, 2023 Report Share Posted 3March, 2023 On 01/03/2023 at 07:56, OBRUT said: It was a great mag, covered (well) a big part of the Aust car scene that was otherwise largely ignored. Next challenge - track down the mag with that article… You asked for it....... Beige car was 1988, first car. Circle work in the Otways with my brother in his SSS. Went to Bonnie Doon with mates a few days later and rolled it, a week after getting my licence. Bought the red car for $500 and transferred all the bits across. That's the one that was in FF&R. Photo is at Calder Park. Later sold it and bought the blue SSS - Phillip Island with Monash Uni car club circa 1991. Quality mullet. OBRUT, micknine01, Carrera28 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 4March, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 4March, 2023 Excellent. 1600 was my first car too. 1800, twin webers, 5 speed. Fitted a 2000 when the 1800 went pop. Dalai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 4March, 2023 Report Share Posted 4March, 2023 2 hours ago, DJM said: You asked for it....... Beige car was 1988, first car. Circle work in the Otways with my brother in his SSS. Went to Bonnie Doon with mates a few days later and rolled it, a week after getting my licence. Bought the red car for $500 and transferred all the bits across. That's the one that was in FF&R. Photo is at Calder Park. Later sold it and bought the blue SSS - Phillip Island with Monash Uni car club circa 1991. Quality mullet. You want quality mullet it was a standard issue accessory in the 80s. Mine in 89 DJM, Rick V, LeeM and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4March, 2023 Report Share Posted 4March, 2023 Jeebus...now that's a mullet! Nice Torana too Paul wilson59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 15March, 2023 Author Report Share Posted 15March, 2023 Got the FF&R mag. Neat engine swap - 13B turbo with intercooler. Car was a USA 68 targa, converted to cab, RHD and G series body style. Wonder if it still exists… LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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