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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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About 14 of us over in the UK are taking our Zeds to Le Mans next week for the 24 Hour race. Have just run in the car (at 40,000 miles) and am looking forward to the trip.

The weather is great; have taken the Zed out for a celbratory drive (re. 40k) around the South coast of Dorset (England).
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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That sounds like a blast. Bring back some good pics pls.
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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I'm envious. Have fun and please take pics.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Just got back from Le Mans. The event was superb. Brilliant atmosphere. The Z had a huge stand next to the pits (courtesy of Playstation). Loads of UK Z owners went for the event.
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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Most of the Z people went camping. Here were some of our neighbours:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:33 AM
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A completely unplanned demonstration of Z DNA on the ferry back:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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The Playstation Z near the pits:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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A photo of my Le Mans Sunset at the Nissan Dealer in Le Mans!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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A gaggle of Zs at the campsite:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:42 AM
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Some exotica on the way to Le mans:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:45 AM
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One of the first Ferraris:
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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Some Racing 'RAYS':
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Sooooo cool!!! the famous 24 hr race is where le Boys become Le Mans!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 350doc
Some Racing 'RAYS':
that looks like the MAZDA prototype that won Le Mans in 92 or 03 I can't remember
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Do all uk Z's come with backup sensors like that?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Roger V
Do all uk Z's come with backup sensors like that?
And do all the UK Z's come with such beauties?
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 350doc
Most of the Z people went camping. Here were some of our neighbours:
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My kind of camping!!!!
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Originally Posted by mavtais
Sooooo cool!!! the famous 24 hr race is where le Boys become Le Mans!
that was funny!
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Roger V
Do all uk Z's come with backup sensors like that?
No; they are an optional extra, fitted by the dealer.
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Hey what about the mystery button next to the seat heaters...Anything operated out of that spot on the UK versions?
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