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Yeah mate that's exactly why I wanted to post something. Hopefully we can get to a stage some time soon where no one feels ashamed for putting their hand up and saying 'hey I'm really struggling I need some help'

I was going to share a theory as to why these illnesses are maybe mistrusted or misinterpreted but as I can see that there are people who have been/currently are struggling with them I thought I'd share my story cos I've never really told many people even though I'm quite happy to talk about it. I struggled for probably around 6 years or so as a teenager, nothing major really but worse than an average teenager, my home life was really bad. My parents were constantly fighting, verbally and physically, and I was always breaking it up, and I also went to a selective school where, in hindsight, I was basically bullied by the teachers because I was more focused on sport than school. It all started to get gradually worse but I always had my big outlet being sport, specifically cricket and to a lesser extent rugby league, as I actually started to gain sponsorships and got to play for some very high representative teams for a 15/16 year old. Then out of something as innocuous as small hit to the side of the knee, I was out indefinitely. 2 torn ligaments, and all the cartilage torn out of my knee. After a couple of months I got told I couldn't play anymore as I'd be in too much pain (and they were right haha) and I'd need a full replacement, which they wouldn't do on someone so young. About 2 weeks after that a county team from England rang me asking if I'd be interested in a 2 year scholarship program to play for them, which was pretty much my dream as it's what my grandfather did, and I had to say no, which was hard seeing as it's everything I'd worked for. After that I isolated myself, started drinking heavily, especially once I turned 18 haha, basically all the cliched stuff. But I had a good therapist and it took a few years, and I had to reconnect with my parents and things like that but I got through it. Also good friends helped And I'm sure there are people here who think that it couldn't have been that bad and the like, but honestly playing sport was all I knew. I trained 4 days a week and played both days on the weekend. I didn't see myself capable of doing anything else with my life once it finished. I also found that music really helped me. I taught myself guitar and piano and even ended up joining a few bands and touring and everything, but even just learning, it was something to concentrate on that could be really rewarding and kept me from over thinking. So maybe something like that can help other people?

I lived in Amsterdam but a good friend of mine was studying in köln so I would often visit him. I absolutely loved Stuttgart. And the drive from köln to Luxembourg was amazing. I'd definitely take my R34 if I was you haha

Welcome mate, I hope you enjoy your new car. Where abouts in Germany do you live? You'll get lots of attention in an R34, I was there for a while and saw no Japanese cars the whole time.

Sounds good seeing as my MAP sensor will only let me run 21psi haha. I hope I land in a pit of money soon so I can come on the track day

This is about as tempting as a kebab after a big night on the piss. I'll see how the build and tune goes with Paul. Might just unplug the boost controller and run it as rich as a Saudi prince if it's too quick for the suspension

I might do. It'll be pretty rubbish as it's on standard shocks though haha. Also I have no licence or helmet or gear or fire extinguisher. I might aim for the next one hahaha

Just saw a really nice white R32 with blue on black number plates, driving towards Menai on the bypass. I was the white R34 going the other way

Same as yours but instead of cams I'm chucking on an SS2 turbo. Should be pretty quick once tuned. Hoping for 300 at the wheels

Looks like a fun combination haha. My car should be ready in September too, maybe we should organise a cruise somewhere...

You're just a little bit smaller than me, I'm 94kgs and 184cm and the 34 is pretty much spot on (except my shoulders but I can't help that until I stop boxing basically) I recon it'd be great for you

There's a white R34 with white rims that I keep driving past at jannali station in the mornings. Haven't got number plate yet I'm always driving past it

Omg you just used the 'c' word in public!!! How aweful!!!

It definitely is mate, just spoke to Danny earlier today

Wow sorry guys didn't finish work til 6am and completely slept through my alarm. Hope you have a great day, pretty devastated I missed it

I'd definitely be keen if there's a second one

Ditto. Especially when I've got this weapon sitting in my guest room in a box Just need to get my tax back and the build can finish hooray

Caltex at Kirrawee has E-flex if that helps anyone. It's about 5 minutes from the meet point and on the way for anyone coming over Tom ugly bridge from the north

Lucky bugger having 2 GTR's to choose from haha. See you Sunday

Which car are you bringing bob? Look forward to seeing you again

Dunno what you're talking about officer it's standard...

Good to see the new boys getting involved too. Will depend how much rain to be honest. If it rains a lot in the days before or the day of the weir in the national park will be closed and we'll probably have no choice but to cancel. Best advice is to always check the thread as much as possible in the days before and on the day so you don't miss any info

I'm in pending work as usual. Sounds like a pretty good day

Mat I'm surprised you managed to blow your gearbox before the standard motor. The neo seems to be a tough little bastard On a related note I'll be in the 300 club next month, just need my tax return to afford the tune

Yeah really good. I got a set of tien coil overs brought in and they were really good, kept me updated on their progress and once they landed they got to my door the next day. I would definitely use them again