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haha good stuff. you'll really notice the different running on semis too.

I think the biggest difference will be getting rid of that "knock knock knock" noise... ROFL

The fun starts tomorrow...

Rip old motor out and get the head setup off it...

Then I gotta wait till I can pick the block up mid week... Then put it back together...

Then see if it runs... Then rip a skid... See if it'll still run... Then see if it goes on the day of race day... ROFL

17 day dead line to replace a motor... And the only thing I've got at the moment is a dead motor... ROFL

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Nope, you don't need to be a member of any club, but membership to SAU-NSW can bring you cheaper entry into future events we hold, if you're keen, so it is worth your while!

Nope, you don't need to be a member of any club, but membership to SAU-NSW can bring you cheaper entry into future events we hold, if you're keen, so it is worth your while!

Just being a part of the club is worth while, not just for cheaper events.

Mind you, the cheapened Merch is also well worth it... :O

damn it....

Weekend before Bathurst so we don't know if Dave is working all weekend or not :)

Annnnnnnd I am about to put my car up for sale, so really shouldn't be taking it too the track .... should I ?

But all in for helping on the day guys :down:

^^ knowing my luck.. Dave and I will manage to break the unbreakable... lol

Il think about it though... Il more than likely cave and at least enter for one of us to drive it :)

damn it....

Weekend before Bathurst so we don't know if Dave is working all weekend or not :)

Annnnnnnd I am about to put my car up for sale, so really shouldn't be taking it too the track .... should I ?

But all in for helping on the day guys :down:

Yes, yes you should be taking it to the track.

It's your car until money is exchanged and signatures put on rego transfer! Take it and have some fun... Rip an epic skid, and show Steve how much he can't drive your car... ROFL

no, the pic isn't old, but your epic fails are

I agree, so far I have driven home from all of my track days. My fails aren't epic enough :)

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and now that I have said that, my car is going to die at this track day :ninja:

Come on kiddies get in for an awesome day!

If all the moons and stars align in my favour i should be there in the Failvia running full slicks for a giggle.... BUT time will tell :D

As for all you others, DO IT!

I agree, so far I have driven home from all of my track days. My fails aren't epic enough :)

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and now that I have said that, my car is going to die at this track day :D

ahahhahaha

I'd love to come to this, but I've got skirmish the day before and i'll probably be too buggered to drive all day... :P

Nah man, you'll be fine the next day.

Skirmish doesn't tire you (Well me anyway) as much as people say




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