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Got the DVD yesterday; short but sweet show & tell of "satanic" put a very big smile on my face.

Thanks for the kind words, the time & the effort!

And thanks to Terry for sending me the PM; I got the DVD the same day and let's just say it's made my birthday this year that little bit more special ;)

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I liked how Andrew quoted the phrase, "...on the strength of Skylines Australia Forum..." :laugh:

And now the 'PERFORMANCE IMPORTS' Mag Issue #113 'Best Of The Best' has made its appearance as of yesterday.

6 pages about the 10th Anniv. Celebration pp 74-79

5 pages displaying pics 'n praise on Bakes' black beauty and also a major gong winner at the 10th Anniv. pp 52-56

mxfly's (Eugene's) vision has come to fruition :(

It certainly has, Terry! Good article by Nick (Black Widow), great photos, and good turnout made the R34's "10th anniversary" article a good read.

Bakes' car is just gorgeous, full stop!

Hey guys

Just bought the new HPI magazine, theyve got this event covered really well. Worth the buy - also includes 100 of the best imports!

Enjoy!

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Hey guys

Just bought the new HPI magazine, theyve got this event covered really well. Worth the buy - also includes 100 of the best imports!

Enjoy!

Yuka-san, Shanil, didn't even know till to-day that "PERFORMANCE IMPORTS #113" with her Mt Wilson pic in it, is out in the stands.

She's off to the newsagent now to get it. She's still getting over her trip back from Japan.

And she hasn't had a chance to see MOTIVE DVD #3 yet either. Good on her, for coming to the event with her 1 month old baby!

That's dedication - even tho' she used to be employed by WORK WHEELS JAPAN at one stage and is interested in GT-Rs. :blush:

Yeah I saw her in the magazine! I would definitely need to think twice about taking out a four week old child to an event like that, so it does show her passion and love for the car!!!

  • 1 month later...

"FLN75S" your request today for a dvd disk of the Penrith International Regatta Centre Line-Up + Japanese Swordsmanship Demo in front of Bakes' car at Mt Wilson has been filled.

Enjoy it! :(

  • 1 month later...

More pics...

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/blogs-and...34_gtr#comments

Many Thanks to Bryce Levido for his work 'n compilation!

Feel free to add comments to Bryce's Editorial!

And enjoy...!

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I sure do hope this gets put back into the active view.

Everyone needs to go to Speedhunters as the article i wrote (along with Xmetals photos) have been featured!

Enjoy!

Thanks Bobby!

Thought i'd update with a more appropriate link:

Speedhunters

Nice one mate. Love the choice of photos too :P

but I'm beginning to think I should change my number plate; 1983 doesn't make me sound that young any more!

Thanks Nick - That article of yours is more than 'gloss goss'; with quite of a bit of thought put into it!

It's nice to re-cap...

7X organisers (totally untrained in Events Management) over 6X weeks and not one friggin' argument raised the bar with...

An Anniversary Cruise that had just about everything...

* God supplied autumn colours + a sunny day for pics

* Largest array of impeccable R34s ever assembled in Oz

* NISSAN Motor Co. (Australia) P/L. Welcome sign via Chris Reely - Marketing Manager, Eastern Region

* Professional Award Certificates by Matthew Tung-Yep

* Mark Skaife's signature to the Certificates

* MOTIVE DVD -> Motive DVD #3 - hosted by Andrew Hawkins

* Performance Imports Mag -> Issue #113 - hosted by Jason Round & article by Nick Galvin

* Boost Mag - hosted by Adrian

* Japanese lady - Yuka-san

* Japanese swordsmen - Shihan Hans and Sensei Dave

* Universal Studios T-shirts and Tickets to The Fast - The Furious

* Terry Ashwood's consultative backing

* RAYS Wheels magazines (English versions)

* R34 GT-R 1/24 die-cast models

* R34 GT-R framed pictures

* R34 GT-R keyring

* NISMO shirts

* Daily Telegraph Cars Guide Cover Story Promoting the Anniversary - Kevin Hepworth & photography by Bob Barker

* Daily Telegraph Cars Guide Anniversary Follow-up by Bryce Levido

* Speedhunters Article by Nick Galvin




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