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Hi Terry

Regarding this separate groups 1, 2, 3, .. when it comes to the cruise, some of the guys I intended to have come with us are not too happy about this arrangement because not all are in skylines nevermind R32s so their argument is " why should we come out with you when we are not going to cruise or see you all day long" and I see their point, most are coming just to see my car and be able to cruise with me for part of the day at least if not more.

So if things remain as they are we might not see all the cars come out due to the fact of friends being separated on a same cruise. What are your thoughts on the matter?

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star32

^^^ I understand what you and your friends are saying, and I empathise with you.

If you wish to cruise with your friends' cars, you can certainly do that; but it would be preferable if you and they drop back into Group 3 or 4. That means that your friends can be alongside you as you'd been hoping.

Why? Because we have 4 sets of shooters and videographers operating at three sets of locations.

1) Performance Imports Magazine photographer

2) MOTIVE DVD team

3) Official Skylines Australia videographer

4) Official Skylines Australia photographers x3

The three sets of locations are...

1) Tench Reserve, Tench Ave Penrith

2) En route up to Mt Victoria

3) Edge Cinema Top Carpark

If you decide to drop back, your car may (but not necessarily) miss out on being photographed or video'd (if you don't mind that). Should you decide to stick with Group 1, your friends can certainly mix with you at the start + destination + cinema. I do hope they come and enjoy themselves !!!

The shooters will want footage of the R32s all together; interstate ones and all.

Aleck, many thanks; and your tickets will be sent to you tomorrow :D

FYI...

Updated Info:- Payments have been received from the following Postcodes for Cinema Tickets in reverse order (ie from most recent to first)...

2170, 2213, 2148, 2285, 2289, 2906, 2020, 2173, 2221, 2641, 2132, 2761, 2128, 2747, 2774, 2541, 2609, 2289, 2067, 2747, 2148, 2747, 2481, 2617, 2162, 2146, 2077, 2250, 3132, 2128, 2173, 2615, 2755, 2747, 2750, 2755, 2166, 2163, 2750, 2044, 2567, 2560, 2227, 2541, 2615, 2557, 2527, 2777, 2206, 2127, 2914, 2795, 2785, 2113, 4210, 2615, 2203, 2795, 2166, 2095, 5013, 2138, 2232, 2148 :P

Only two weeks until we kick off! :laugh:

Here are a couple of pics of what we're giving away as Major prize number 2 - a 1/18 scale die-cast model of the 1993 BP TRAMPIO R32 GT-R Group A race car, by AutoArt. Limited edition, one of 3,000 units and comes with a numbered certificate.

All the major prizes will also be accompanied by an engraved plaque to commemorate the occasion.

As we're celebrating the R32 GT-R, these awesome prizes will be targeted to R32s on the day - so particularly if you're bringing a 32, make sure she's waxed and looking beautiful on the day! :D

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:ermm: that's so hot!!!!!! lol

good pre-run today guys.. glad most of the stuff is sorted (i got to drive on the way back hehe i miss the r34!)

it's going to be an epic event :down:

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Hektik ^^^ ??? I couldn't get out of 4th lol

You must be damn mad at those 'professional' suspension people who left you with loose wheel nuts man!!! Especially thru' those twists and turns up the Bells Line of Road!!!

Lucky: Matt was looking after you; and was probably the only one who had a torque wrench and a thin long socket that fitted into that space around your wheel nuts.

Lucky: Eric was still around; and was probably the only one who had heavy duty cables to help me restart my 'Line after I left my parkers on - feeling stupid.

We Organisers are so happy that you Kory, Matt, Nick and Eric could get to work on how SAU can and will offer a highly professional photoshoot on the day at The Edge Cinema at Katoomba. We want everyone to remember Kory Leung Photography + Matt's work + Nick's work + Eric's work (not to mention PI's work + Motive DVD's work) after such a big day out!

Attendees:- A new thread will be made on this matter by Eric - Pezhead. This will surely reveal how your car can look its best under camera lights and stationed in its cosy nook at Edge Cinema. :yes:

small vid of some of the cars that were there today :) - thanks sean

Thanks Shehan for taking care of The Drivers' Briefing prior to the Cruise.

And thanks Sean,

You'll be a great addition to our team of Organisers

You too, Nick!

* I'll adjust the Original Thread (OT) soon, but we Organisers are wanting all R32s (ie Group #1 cars) to arrive at Tench Ave before or on 8.30 am on 10th October > This gives you prime spots for photography purposes. Some cars will be arriving at 7am.

* It also helps us to take up prime positions on the day before most of the public arrive. You can get plenty of food at The Coffee Club from 7am onwards - we've reserved the northern balcony area for you guys - just ask the Owner/Mngr "Aaron". He's expecting us from 7am.

* More about food, if you don't want to sit down at tables for brekky, you can order takeaways at the point of sale, situated at the northern balcony.

* Eric - Pezhead will post up an overhead shot real soon as to where you should gather - but it's along that straight stretch of parking along Tench Reserve before you get to the Coffee Club.

Only :yes: x13 to go!

Haha thanks Terry. It was a good day and yes, i tried to find Matt but theres so many users on here i got no idea what his username is. If your reading, again, would like to say thanks for hanging back and many many thanks for actually turning around and coming back!

Did not even see your car had its parkers on! I hope you enjoyed the pies and drink whilst your 34 got depressed and flat lined :yes:

Looking forward to the event, it's definitely shaping up to be a big one!

I had a nice run too. Everyone who is coming is going to love the cruise route, it's such an awesome drive. A good, fun road with scenery people would travel to see. Sydney siders who haven't been out that way are missing out!

The shoot location is awesome too, what a find!

p.s. I wasn't in to much trouble from the lady :yes:

i just realised how early i have to get up for this. :P i wont complain too much though cause i know there is people coming from interstate but anyway. can not wait. will be a good chance to start using my new SLR camera too.

Okay and now we have a couple of pics of our 3rd Major prize that will be given away on October the 10th to a lucky R32 owner - a 1/18 die-cast model of the CALSONIC R32 GT-R Group A race car, this one by Kyosho and also a limited edition.

Like all the major prizes this one will come with an engraved plaque to commemorate the occasion.

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Looking forward to seeing you all on the day!

There is a "SAU Members Only" promotion open now for a mini photo shoot. Only 9 spots. Get in quick if you would like some pro shots of your car.

Details here (NSW Members Section)

If there are spots left, then this will open up to non-members.

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