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you running on the track MIVEC?

i've got a couple of the SAU guys coming up for a look. i like the idea of meeting at the Shell Servo at EPIC at 7am for all those on SAU that are coming.

Glen, if its easier, i can meet you at the track if your guys are going the back way. i'd prefer to go up the highway with the new coilovers....

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ok, lets make it offical....

Meeting Place: Shell Servo, EPIC

Time: 7am (Leaving no later than 7.15am)

When: 15th of April (This Saturday!)

so far the list includes:

1. me (Frink)

2. MIVEC

3. Supadan (maybe...)

4. Bullet32

5. Jester (James...)

6. Bluprint (I put you down cause you dont have a choice!!!)

Anyone else interested? Stevie?

You dont have to put your car on the track, just come for a look. it'll be worth it....

Well after watching the story on TT i'm so not keen to involved in any story they run!

And the blokes that were on the show! What are you doing! Your just feeding them the answers they want to make us all look bad!

Anyways I wont be able to make the track or the spectators gallery this weekend! Sorry guys have a good time!

Next time!

well i hope its not raining tomorrow. i'll still go if it is. my semi-slicks are surprising good in the wet. i mean, they are awesome. was trying to get them to understeer and oversteer, and struggled to do both. wow! anyway, hope to see you all tomorrow......

well that was just awesome! shame everybody else missed out. am glad i spent my money on the suspension and brakes and not on the motor! was good to see so many other cars on the circuit too.

Glen, nice to meet you mate. i'll be trying even harder to keep up with you next time..... :bunny:

MIVEC rocked up late. supadan was the only other skyline at the meeting place on time. but was a good day had by all. got some good footage and pics too. Mark, feel free to post em up.....

Was good to meet alot of you again. Luke you were doing bloody well for a first timer. Your times will drop quickly as you get more laps under you. I was very impressed!

Doing the suspension and brakes definately is the way to go first. Horsepower isn't a real requirement at the track.

Would love to see some of the footage! Unfortunately I am selling the S15 so probably won't be out at the track in it again. :P Will definately be going out with the rest of the fellas though and will bring my race car when it eventually gets built (at least a year or so off).

Was a top day and good to meet and catch up with you all!

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