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Just a quick check to see if anyone is still without their refund? The last few were all posted back in February and I'm pretty sure they've all been cashed but just in case..... Apologies on the website still being total @rse, I cannot access the ftp thru a different ISP and being in USA makes that pretty difficult. Thanks all.

p.s. I will get round to sticking a note on the website as soon as I can figure out how to...DOH!!!

Hi folks. Got a message about this thread from ZX so I thought I'd better clear the air for all. Unfortunately the magazine is on hold indefinetely due to WHSmith refusing to distribute it at this time (too many new car magazines apparently). Understandably we are all dissapointed and are looking at different ways to carry on. I am on a work contract in California so it is hard for me to keep on top of things from here. All cheques for subscription that were sent are being returned and any new ones from October onwards have not and will not be cashed. There are only 9 people still waiting for their refunds at this stage. I have returned emails to all people that are still waiting that have email access. My phone number has changed due to being is USA to +1 310 658-0234 for anyone desperate to speak to me Sorry folks, you will have to stick with "Japanese-Advert-Performance" and "Ban-Max-Zai" for the time being. Take care and have a great xmas and happy new year!! Jim@USA

Sorry Syed, what's an SP400? I have been told offline about the Racelogic Traction Control? Sounds like it's very effective? Anyone out there experience of this?

All good stuff, thanks guys. main reason for looking into this was to try and utilise the existing car which is automatic as something new to try instead of starting with a 6 speed standard box/car. £6k sounds about right but the Skyline box was the choice of big tuned cars so the hp limit surprises me at 550? Will check with the boys at Abbey and post my findings. Thanks again all. ps. You are right, they are FLIPPIN' noisy!!!!!

"The hollinger box' uses a clutch and powershifting....you won't get a fully clutch pedal-less system on the market." Aha, that will do!! Where and how much Alex? The clutchless thing was simply a "best choice" thing but seems there aren't many choices.. Cheer mate.

Cheers John, seems most people probably give up on this idea as the support is soooo optimistic. I wasn't suggesting a works spec Rally gearbox btw. Just a pointer as to the idea that's all. I don't know the technical issues at this stage but, as I said, if you can get one for the Skyline circa £8k (and my friend Ged has one fitted and uses his car almost daily on the roads) then there MUST be someone that can sort out one for a Supra? Surely? Ah well, it was worth a try eh?

I'll try The standard auto-box is a 4speed semi with the 4th gear being overdrive (I think). You can leave it in drive and never move the lever if you so wished... With the sequential you would have to start in 1st and work your way up and down with a flick of the lever upwards to upchange and downwards to downchange. (seen BTCC or Rally's?) Most of these gearboxes are also 6 or 7 speed. Unfortunately do not know how they work so the clutchless bit is a mystery at the moment. Hope that helps Or you're as confused as I am? hehe

Hi folks, thanks to ZX for the prelim approach. I am interested in replacing the auto box in the project Supra with a clutchless sequential box. I know they are around £6-£8k for a R34 Skyline so there must be someone out there that can fit me one for under £10k? As far as I'm aware no one has done this yet but if someone has please get in touch with me and swap some tips and contacts? Hope you are all looking forward to the magazine, out at JAE if all goes to plan and you can collect your copy from from ZX or me at the 200+ club stand FOR FREE!! See ya'll soon, Jim