Bonkers

Wassup Rhys - are you giving up the wedding car business to free up more time to play the ukulele? This is a seriously sweet ride though people!

I followed that 'Line on my way to work yesterday morning. The media reports are conflicting, though this doesn't alter the fact that two people are dead. My condolences to the families - and to genuine car enthusiasts. The media and the NSW government have listed turbo-charged, super-charged or V8 cars as needing to be being made 'unavailable' for 'P' platers. So does this mean that a 187kw Falcodore is OK - standard RB25DET = same kw, no V8s, might go buy a V12, they arn't on the list. Mmmmm BMW M3, no turbo/supercharger/V8 - should be OK, Honda S2000 - 4 cylinder, should be OK and only 180KW +. Might whack a supercharger on the Excel - or are aftermarket parts going to be banned also? Fact is, that many recent much publised accidents involving hi-po vehicles did not involve the owner of the vehicle - the vehicles will still be out there and available to unauthorised drivers regardless of vehicle owners age. From my experience, owners of these so called performance cars are generally 'enthusiasts' who are often members of clubs such as ours and have a passion for their vehicles. These enthusiasts face high insurance premiums and more often than not have spent considerable amounts of hard earned on their pride and joy and have no conscious desire to harm their vehicle, their passengers or their fellow road users. The media make less ado about the fact that there was also a fatality on the M4 last night. 41 year old driving a Laser - can't blame it on 'P' plates - can't blame it on turbocharged/supercharged/V8 (unless the Laser was a sleeper) - must have been the road. Maybe the media should push the Government to ban motorways. Wouldn't it be great to see some accurate statistics on accidents and put some focus on the real causes. There is never only one factor/event that causes an incident, it is always a combination of things. There are tools/processes in use to analyse these type of incidents - we need to know the real contributing factors. Only then can some positive controls can be put in place to lessen the likelyhood of future similar incidents. They will always happen and they will always have catostrophic consequences. I expect that the results of the analysis of the contributing factors to all these tradgedies are made available not just to Government departments and motoring associations but to the motoring public. I would also expect the media to report them acurately. For mine - a 3 million kilowatt car presents no risk - till someone attempts to drive it and take on the associated risks. I can't say that we don't drive - I can say we should consider all the risks, including those to our passengers and other road users and do everything we possibly can to negate them.

I have been more than interested in all of the attention given to the events of the last week. I can relate.. I lost my brother who was also my best friend. In a car accident............... I have also had to lay to rest two of my children (not car accidents) I own and drive a Skyline (x 4) on a daily basis (and at high speed on a racetrack). My son does the same (at high speed on a racetrack). My daughter drives both our Skylines regularly (at high speed (on a racetrack). I know that I cannot change that they choose to drive the cars that they do, I do know that I can influence the way that they behave when they are driving............ As members of Skylines Australia we must all contribute to improved driver behaviour by demonstrating our responsibility/ accountability and insisting that our friends and family do the same. I have never loved driving a car as much as I love driving a Skyline. I have never missed the ones that have gone more than now......... You can help stop the carnage........ It's not what you've got it's how you use it!!!..... and pass that on.

won't need a beer for some time I know that much........... Actually I lie - had a couple tonight - reckon we should do the beach one next!

Think I may swing by just to check out Paul having a squirt :wassup:

MADGTR2 nice one Paul!

Good day - thanks guys.

All the best Toulio!!

I know you've had a bad case of the shits Brendon, but I didn't realize you had them bad enough to sell Gloria!

100kg - that means I need to INCREASE my weight by 20%.............. Do you think INCREASE beer consumption by 20% will help?

fatz - you legend.

Best state to be in is half pissed..................... Then it dosen't matter where you are!

Exact same as my mate bought new - and only a million years ago!

HA! As if!! Good one Rhys..... Jane will be pissed.........

The idea is to go out and spend a few days - there are some great wines coming out of Orange now...............Bloodwood.......................Brangayne.................... try 'em all.

should it be - 300rwkw at 2 bar?

Some thing to do with no brakes and no steering - Pete didn't seem to think it was a big issue......................... all fixed and the team was on the b%#ze at 1700hrs. never seen him use brakes actually...........................

Some really good times there guys. But........ HOW COME - the speeds are still in MPH - I don't need to convert back again, I'm to old to cope with MPH again, it took me 30 years to get used to KPH! New dragstrip - should have installed some new timing equipment rather than recycling the gear from Castlereagh.

Well - I must wish all SAU competitors good luck. Has anyone volunteered to follow Pete around with a camera so we can all see the 2004 balcony dive. Hopefully catch you all at EC Sunday.

Congatulations to you both!

Pete I know you would get on well with her...... on a track day sort of basis One of these days..................

rhys, remind me to show you the calendar and tell you the story.

She loves Skylines Christian - next S&S I'll get her along! (remind me to tell you the calendar story)

I know you lot may not be interested in V8 Supercars but what about V8 Supergirls!! My niece Renee, went to Adelaide as a 'Supergirl' and messaged me today asking for votes, so go for it guys, follow the link and VOTE FOR RENEE!!! http://www.v8supercar.com.au/v8supergirls/...p?ind=M&eid=155

A pleasure to assist with such a well run event! A big pat on the back to all the organisers and helpers.