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whats wrong with it now?

maybe we need a working bee.

I broke the fork to the gearbox and having a hard time trying to get one to fix it.

Was told that "they" had one in stock and it would be overnight, that was 3 days ago <_<

Once i get a fork the gearbox is ready to come out to replace clutch with new "RBD" drift clutch.

Short throw kit will be going in and also new tail shaft (yoke on the old one is a little dicky )

The car is off the road so i can get EVERYTHING done on it.

FMIC

oil cooler

cams

new exhaust done

PFC fitted and tuned

oil catch tank (should of been done yonks ago )

changing NISMO dash's back over

body work repaired and resprayed (not 100% essential though)

CBF bonnet ( not 100% essential)

Once that is finished and i have some spare cash then the D2 suspension will be ordered and car ready to drive again. :)

Only problem is i have no where to do any work on the car as i dont have a garage and i have no tools what so ever at the moment!!!! ;)

Working be is in order but it would take about 3 days to get the car ready with 2-3 people that know what there doing

My entry is in as well, sounds like it will be a screaming skyline challenge up at the vale !!!

STOP IT, I DONT WANT TO HEAR IT

:lol:

Look forward to seeing the NISSAN BOYS dominate the hill again this year :)

So whats the entry list looking like???

And who wants to help me get my car back on that road, there will be plenty of "refreshing beverages" at will :D

Cheers B

If you need a hand and i'm not working sing out :D

If you need a hand and i'm not working sing out  :D

Cheers mate

but as already stated i have no where to work on the car, nor do i have any tools any more so im going to have to bite the bullet and save to get it done professionally :D

Waldo will no doubt be quick in the Rex.

Anyone game to pick a top three finishing order?

dont know about top three Stu, but I will be in the last three :rofl:

Edited by woolls
Waldo will no doubt be quick in the Rex.

Anyone game to pick a top three finishing order?

Thats a pretty big asked Benno.

I can see a few familar names there that should run well, but we wont know till the day now will we :wub:

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