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DaveO74

By DaveO74,
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Hi there, >_<

Just thought I would say gday to all you people and introduce myself.

My names Dave and ive had a 98(Yes Really) S2 R33 since 2000 which I have kept dead stock until 6 months ago when I decided to finally go down the modding path. When I bought the car it was one of only a handfull in Australia and have watched over the years as they have grown in popularity.

I have only had V8's all my life and promised myself after my last car(HZ Statesman with 550hp 350chev) I will never do up a car again!!

But the bug always come back doesnt it (Much to my wifes disgust :ninja: )

So far ive only done the usual mods(FMIC,APEXi Super Suction Kit, Custom Air Box W/CAI, Split Dump Pipe, High Flow Cat & HKS Exhaust....Clutch Kit on the way) And will be getting ECU and HKS GTRS at some stage in the near future. I just sent off my NSW membership application yesterday so keep your eye out for my on the streets of sydney and give us a wave.

I look forward to meeting some of you guys at events/Track days (When work permits :ninja: )and getting to know some of you better.

Here is a picture of my baby from about 7months ago the week before I started doing the mods.

I have a real passion for the skyline and want to have not only a fast but well built and smartly modified street/Track car that i cant see me getting rid of for a long time yet. Anyway I think Ive rambled on long enough ( Im off work with the flu and I'm getting REALLY bored at home)

Take it easy people and I look forward to talking more with You all

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welcome man :ninja:

you should learn that work and SAU co-inside with each other...

also, you should have signed up yesterday, we have weekly group gatherings on thursdays >_<

what would you say you prefer? this turbo 6 or a V8?

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Primordial: I live out Dural way.

DRD-OOF: I do love this turbo 6 but ill always have a soft spot for my statesman (Spent over 30k on it) there is nothing quite like the sound of a full house Chev you know!!

Plus it did go HAAAAAARRRD. Just very hard to get nearly 2.5 ton of 70s metal to stop!!

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yeah i can admit, a V8 sounds like a monster :ninja: not ot mention theres just simply more potential in them as far as power goes...

you will find most skyline owners are fans of good workmanship, motoring and engineering... its not always turbos vs V8's... its just the two sides get very defensive >_< as you would probably know... you've been on both sides :ninja:

Dural hey... so youve got a million long windy roads at your disposal? :ninja:

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"I think i've seen your car around before actually. I live at Cherryrbook."

Yeh you probably have. I havent driven it much lately tho cause ive been doin the mods myself and the exhaust only turned up last week( Still waiting for my bloody cat so havent even started it with new zorst on it!!!)

"Dural hey... so youve got a million long windy roads at your disposal?"

Yeh mate many,many, many windy roads out here!!

msnismo: I know, like I said I promised myself (And my wife) that I wont start modding again but after 7yrs I just couldnt help myself. Im sure you all know how it is.

Im just hangin out for my cat to turn up so I can crank it over and take it for a spin

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Welcome to the club :P

Very nice car :P

Definatly check out the events section!!!

There is a monthly SAU dinner on this Saturday..come and say Hi if your up for it :)

There is a Pizza cruise coming up in a couple of weeks as well

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Welcome to the club :P

Very nice car :P

Definatly check out the events section!!!

There is a monthly SAU dinner on this Saturday..come and say Hi if your up for it :)

There is a Pizza cruise coming up in a couple of weeks as well

Dunno if ill make this saturday night. This flu has sat me on my arse for a week now(Gotta love germs eh!), But ill be sure to try and make the next one.

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Dunno if ill make this saturday night. This flu has sat me on my arse for a week now(Gotta love germs eh!), But ill be sure to try and make the next one.

No worries!

The dinners are a regular thing :P

Hope you feel better soon :P I dont like the flu knocks you flat for awhile

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Hey you guys might be able to answer a question for me. I faxed off my application yesterday and payed over the net. How long does it take to get your card, stickers and whatnot. Im not in any hurry at all just wondering

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Hey you guys might be able to answer a question for me. I faxed off my application yesterday and payed over the net. How long does it take to get your card, stickers and whatnot. Im not in any hurry at all just wondering

Doesnt take that long a couple of weeks at the most....Shell is pretty quick :P

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Welcome Dave!

Nice car dude.. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=165561

Thanks mate,

I have to say by your picks yours looks as tho shes in immacculate condition. That would have to be one of the cleanest 33's I think ive ever seen!!

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Welcome Dave!

Im just across the Gorge in Hornsby Heights :ninja:

Keep your eye out on events sections for track days coming up - I try my best to get to em!

Enjoy your stay

p.s. V8's ftw! (deep down inside I still wish I had my V8 also!)

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Thanks mate,

I have to say by your picks yours looks as tho shes in immacculate condition. That would have to be one of the cleanest 33's I think ive ever seen!!

i thank you.. i don't really wanna sell it anyway... i gotta :ninja:

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Welcome Dave!

Im just across the Gorge in Hornsby Heights :ninja:

Keep your eye out on events sections for track days coming up - I try my best to get to em!

Enjoy your stay

p.s. V8's ftw! (deep down inside I still wish I had my V8 also!)

Thanks Chris,

Look forward to meeting you. I often cruise out your way and up the F3 to visit the oldies. So keep your eye out and give us a wave.

When I shake this bloody flu ill come along to one of these dinner things with the Mrs (she just LOOOVES car heads, Hahahahaha)

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