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hmm....is it too late to join ??

cause i really wanna have a go on the track...but all i got is a stock 34...

18inch rims and NO suspension mods what so ever...

would it be useless trying to drift in that or should i just come out and give it ago..

i mean once i get some coilovers and better brakes ill go for sure....but right now im a bit hesitant...

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If it's your first day and you're taking it easy then you'll be right as long as you start the day with some meat on your rear wheels.

If, however, you want to carve it up and make lots of smoke you'll probably want an extra set :)

If it's your first day and you're taking it easy then you'll be right as long as you start the day with some meat on your rear wheels.

If, however, you want to carve it up and make lots of smoke you'll probably want an extra set :)

or two! :D

yeah i can bring 2 hellmutts with me

brilliant mate, that'd be much appreciated. i've got a big noggin, so hopefully your helmet should fit me just fine hehe

the other is for my brother, who I hope can ride as passenger with a efw of you guys if ya don't mind.

damn I am excited.

cheers, MARK

I can't wait for the last drift Vid... pete... please bring my copy with you!

Or the next installment of Drift land... Must get some more drift tyres though me thinks!

3 sets might be enough... going to be carving large this time round! :cheers:

nah,

The dealer has promised delivery tomorrow, but I am not holding my breath.

I will let you know. The dealer did not have the car when I went there on saturday, and mate at ford said they have not even built the car yet. I am not happy with this dealer:Bang:

That suxors mal! go and see the dealer and :slap: him one!

Just checked the BOM site!

http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDN10064.txt

Trend for Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Becoming fine. Cool to mild SW winds. :rofl:

Can't wait... only 4 days to go including today!!!

Got 2 and a half slightly scrubbed sets of tyres ready to go! Should pick up the second half of the third set later this week!

Bring it on baby... YEAH!

alright people only a few day to go now

remeber to bring you protective gear (clothes helmet, ect)

make sure your car is ready to be inspected (any car that isnt up to scratch will not be allowed on)

and get there before 8 am so you can have your car inspected and drivers breifing so we can get cracking at 9am shart

and spectators gold coin admission

cheers

pete




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