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Hi all you good folks in S.A. Hows the life down there? Just wanted to find out the goss of the area as it looks like me and the missus will be moving down there in the near future, well maby not to near but this year some time. Looks like we will be moving to the riverland though so that will suck as far as the import seen goes, but will have to see what i can start up and will deffinatly be down in the city for some events. Will be looking at buying a 33GTR V Spec when we get down there.

So anyway if there is anyone who wants to chat and let me know what is going on down there, that would be appreciated. Or you can just chat in general if you like. Im open to anything.

Ps if someone knows a good shop for import work and where is the best place to buy imports that would also be appreciated.

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[ah the riverland hey first you will have to learn to talk real slow like. then learn to type slow cause they cant read real fast.

seriously mate some real nice cars of all sorts have been built in the riverland ken i ansons twin turbo 308 a9x was a ball tearer a few yrs ago there are some great enginge builders up there who have built some top speedway motors for the locals ya best bet will be ask around when you get there btw prob wouldnt hurt to start to learn to play the banjo delevernce style b4 ya get there make it easier to fit it :blink:

SA GREAT

hi dude

hope u enjoy ur stay when u get here

Riverland to Adelaide in a GTR?...... No worries.. would feel like taking a trip to the local deli :)

how true that is :)

while i was looking for a address for turbo tune i came accross this u might be interested in

these boys are in berri

http://www.capa.com.au/

u know the big V8 supercharged drift ute ... im sure they might be able to help u out

Edited by Madaz

Hey Hey Hey..... we may be a little slow here in the Riverland... but there are a few imports up here.... Thanks!! :):(:) :lol:

I know there are a few 180's, 200's, couple of 33's, heap of 32's and 1 34... mine! hehehe Some Sil80, plus a good selection of WRX.....

But generally we all make the trek to Adelaide.... Quick 2 and a bit hour drive (speed limit) :(

Yeah we have Capa up here... nice blokes.... plus great weather most the year round and open roads.... did i mention that most of the po-po stations close at 11pm.... meaning fast and great boosting times atfer that!!! hehehehe

The country is great!

Mr Sniper911

Yep, im from the riverland too. i like the fact that there arent many imports around... makes my car more unique.

i can do the freeway - adelaide in a bit over 1/2 an hour on a good day (speed limit too)

Azza - make sure you come on one of the sa cruises, great bunch of people, and really good way to get to know the import scene here.

as for workshops, i recommend Boostworx for mech/tuning work.

thanks for the info guys, thats much appreciated. Am looking forward to coming down there. Only problem is that i will be without a car for a while as im currently selling mine to finance the move. But hopefully will be looking for my GTR beginning of next yr. then its time for boostin. And i know what you mean about the cops i used to live there, was all good until one night the old man (a copper i might add) busted me and a mate playin cat and mouse through the streets of Renmark. Was not to happy after that........................still its all fun. Will have to keep in contact with everyone

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