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awwww ..

I wants to go but really don't think the sump will be done in time :D Or the diff.... or the gearbox.... lol

hmmmm il see what we can whip up in the next week... gearbox isn't really necessary, although I may lose a gear or two completely by the end of the day....!!

Top day today, apart from below zero temps, Abo bob has smashed the 1.10 sec time for a

PB of 1.08:51, not bad for 4 door daily. :) The Haltec GTR R35 came along for some testing and

looked mint. We had a an old 5 series beemer with more body roll than a team of sumos on a food binge,

and I could only manage a 1.10 flat. :thumbsup:

Man I'm so happy. I went down there with a previous pb of 1:11 and said I wouldn't be happy until I got a 1:09.99999. I borrowed peasant boy's lap timer and got numerous 1:08's. 1:08.5 being the best. I even got a 1:09.09 in the sleet late in the day.

Thanks for keeping me company Ports. I had a ball.

Totally Freezing day!!!!! Sleet, howling winds, freaking insane... but it's the race track, so can't help but feel all warm and fuzzy...lol

Some Pics on my website: CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES!

Abo Bob, PORTS - I have more I think, just let me know and I'll send on :)



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