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Sorry guys. I would have LOVED to have come, but got sold a dodgy o2 sensor so I will be unable to get a fresh OEM one in time for the day.. :(

Im devo. Was REALLY hoping to be ready!

So when is the next one? :(

Hey peeps,

ANOTHER noob question so please forgive me!

I've done all the track prep such as filters plugs oil blah blah and I added a bit of extra oil last night as recomended by a lot of you guys and it's sitting about 5mm above the "H" on the dipstick. Have I overdone it a bit or does sound about a right level? I put in roughly an extra 700mls

Should I drop a little of it out or am I sweet?

Thanks people

Can I please be put on the reserves list?

Full Name: Mark Guyer

Car Type: R32 GTR

Newb or not: NOT

Most recent lap time if not newb (Wakefield): 1:07

# of Drivers: 1

# of Passengers & Name: 0

I will pay as soon as its confirmed I can run and/or cash on the day.

Yes you can take a spot as there are 2 available. Just make payment into the SAU account as per first post and PM me reciept details incase it doesnt appear by saturday!!!

Can I please be put on the reserves list?

Full Name: Mark Guyer

Car Type: R32 GTR

Newb or not: NOT

Most recent lap time if not newb (Wakefield): 1:07

# of Drivers: 1

# of Passengers & Name: 0

I will pay as soon as its confirmed I can run and/or cash on the day.

MARK!!

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Can I please be put on the reserves list?

Full Name: Mark Guyer

Car Type: R32 GTR

Newb or not: NOT

Most recent lap time if not newb (Wakefield): 1:07

# of Drivers: 1

# of Passengers & Name: 0

Great to see you can make it Mark.

*****************WOWZER UPDATE***************

*****************WOWZER UPDATE***************

*****************WOWZER UPDATE***************

As you may of just read, Kory (FST513) has approached us for the opportunity to put together something for PI magazine!!!!! :D

So, if there has ever been an excuse to get your beloved cars looking 'blingtastic', then this is it!!!!! A big thank you to Kory for this opportunity and we (SAU:NSW) look forward to seeing the final result.

So we are going to have professional photographers all over the place and don't forget to take up the opportunity of getting yourself on the list to have a CD/DVD done for you of your car.

We will explain who to see and speak to during the briefing!!!

Get your sleep, it's going to awesome :):(

MARK!!

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This is Michele using Marks login, spotted this and couldn't resist telling you we just got back from Thailand and Vietnam again last weekend and well... lets just say he's STILL not learning how to pick the ladyboys very well. Well that's his excuse anyway!!!

I'll tell you more on the weekend :P

Its all too funny!! They will NEVER believe me in my nursing home, they'll just keep giving me more drugs!

As posted in the other Wakie thread...

OK peoples, as I've previously mentioned, I won't be able to make it on Saturday due to some minor but annoying issues with my own car.

A small batch of the official SAU-NSW Merchandise will be making its way down there, though, so if you don't already have any items from our range, this would be the perfect opportunity to buy up. The goodies are currently being taken down by Ando (S13Deviat), but if we could have some volunteers to help sell the items during the day while Ando is busy, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Even if you can spare half an hour here or there between your sessions on the track, then that would be awesome! If you CAN help do this, please let Ando or one of the other Execs know at the beginning of the day (during the driver's briefing would be a good time)...

If you're wishing to buy something on the day, then I kindly ask that you please be patient with whoever is helping out. Also, if there is something that you want that's not amongst the stock available at Wakie on Saturday, please send me a PM when you get back...

Oh, once again, it's going to be COLD down there, and there are just 4 SAU-NSW jackets left for sale (one Medium in Grey/Black, one Medium in Blue/Black, and 2 3XLs in Blue/Black, if my memory serves me correctly) - snap them up and keep yourself warm!

:P

This is Michele using Marks login, spotted this and couldn't resist telling you we just got back from Thailand and Vietnam again last weekend and well... lets just say he's STILL not learning how to pick the ladyboys very well. Well that's his excuse anyway!!!

I'll tell you more on the weekend :D

Its all too funny!! They will NEVER believe me in my nursing home, they'll just keep giving me more drugs!

bhahahaha

looking foward to it :P

As posted in the other Wakie thread...

OK peoples, as I've previously mentioned, I won't be able to make it on Saturday due to some minor but annoying issues with my own car.

A small batch of the official SAU-NSW Merchandise will be making its way down there, though, so if you don't already have any items from our range, this would be the perfect opportunity to buy up. The goodies are currently being taken down by Ando (S13Deviat), but if we could have some volunteers to help sell the items during the day while Ando is busy, it would be GREATLY appreciated. Even if you can spare half an hour here or there between your sessions on the track, then that would be awesome! If you CAN help do this, please let Ando or one of the other Execs know at the beginning of the day (during the driver's briefing would be a good time)...

If you're wishing to buy something on the day, then I kindly ask that you please be patient with whoever is helping out. Also, if there is something that you want that's not amongst the stock available at Wakie on Saturday, please send me a PM when you get back...

Oh, once again, it's going to be COLD down there, and there are just 4 SAU-NSW jackets left for sale (one Medium in Grey/Black, one Medium in Blue/Black, and 2 3XLs in Blue/Black, if my memory serves me correctly) - snap them up and keep yourself warm!

:(

Nick - Ill be happy to help out where I can

noice one Prue!!Would be great if u can be our VIP sales woman :D I am just outside of Goulburn right now so give us a buzz once u kiddies arrive!!

Yeah no worries :( i'm here to help! Plus it means I won't get bored lol.

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