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Pezhead Grand Master

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Ever wanted to be the star in a Top Gear Challenge?

Ash has asked each of the interstate clubs to do a video on the road trip to the SAU Nationals. A 5 minute video will be put on the event DVD.

However, I'm not going to invest that much time and effort just for a 5 minute video. So, SAU NSW will be doing a big production that will be more like a 15-30 minute piece. It will be shot semi Top Gear style and semi-indie film style.

I'm looking for 6 participants.

Requirements:

You must be able to take an extra day off work before the nationals. We will be heading down early to give extra time filming along the way. We may even (need to vote) take an extra diversion through Jindabine to break up the boring drive down and get some nice tasty mountain road shots.

You will need to be available for a couple of day shoots before the event (weekends, cause I work weekdays).

You will need to be able to make a short intro video like this one (from 0:30 to 2:00). Don't worry, you have to come up with the ideas and I'll help you shoot the video all pro like.

If we decide as a group that we want to pursue the Top Gear style theme (a.k.a. - the challenges) then I also need to make sure you can enter the Sept 3 Texi and the Winton Track day at the SAU Nats.

And of course you'll need to pay for your own lodging during the trip down and event. There also might be some small items you will need to purchase for inclusion in the filming. But don't worry I will make sure we keep the spending limit tight.

What will you get? Well a great experience with a bunch of friendly folks making this road trip the most memorable experience - and a full production grade video to show at the end of it!

I have the camera gear - including two of my own GoPro HD's and two full HD video cameras and lots of kit for those beauty shots.

Oh, you also can't be camera shy. This film will be shared with the club for promotional purposes.

This is one of the projects I've been wanting to do for so long. So, Who's in?

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NISMO Grand Master

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Interested.

Any further info Eric on what type of "challenges"

Trying to race a snow mobile through the snowfields of Jindabyne for example has me a little worried :)

As would painting each others cars with a can of dulux!

tweety bird Grand Master

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Interested.

Any further info Eric on what type of "challenges"

Trying to race a snow mobile through the snowfields of Jindabyne for example has me a little worried :)

As would painting each others cars with a can of dulux!

you don't want 'screw you ju-liar and the rest of your puppets' written on the side of your car?

Pezhead Grand Master

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Well guys I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag on the challenges.

Once the group has formed then we will think of a few challenges and agree, but here are some of my own ideas.

1) Evade Sniper Fire - each contestent gets one of those nerf dart guns and a pack of suction cup darts. The other contestent has to drive a slolom from one end to the other while the others shoot darts. Points are counted based on number and placement of darts (e.g. points for windows, car door, bonnet - based on "emulated" damage caused to a car).

2) Make your own spy gadget for your car. Self explanitory really but points are a bit subjective.

3) Precision stop - four chalk outlines are marked on the road. From rolling 40k's you have to stop as precisely as possible close to chalk outlines. Sum the distances for total score.

I'm sure there's lots of other stuff we can think of, but you get the idea. Noth'n that will damage your car.

James, I hadn't thought about non-road registered ones. It would be a bit difficult and a bit of a drive out of your way with a trailer. I'd love a 31 as I think it is better viewing if we have a number of different cars. Your thoughts?

Pezhead Grand Master

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So we need some commitments for this to go forward folks. Q: Is the Winton Track Day keeping folks from considering? If so then vocalise so we can decide if we need to drop that portion to make this a flyer.

I'm keen to do the project but only if we've got a few people locked in. This is going to take a fair while to organise and shoot.

hamiltonau Grand Master

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So we need some commitments for this to go forward folks. Q: Is the Winton Track Day keeping folks from considering? If so then vocalise so we can decide if we need to drop that portion to make this a flyer.

I'm keen to do the project but only if we've got a few people locked in. This is going to take a fair while to organise and shoot.

Whaddya need me to do? just hit a deer tonight so going to need a new front bar, bonnet, radiator etc in the next week or so but as 'creative director' for the videos maybe you could decide on which direction i should go? eg carbon fibre bonnet or something else. R33 silver, otherwise fine.

Pezhead Grand Master

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Jeez, hit a deer! Well at least October's a few months away. Being a stock 33 at least your intercooler is tucked away at the side.

I've got a spare stock GTR 2 core if you want it, you can have it. It's 33 so think it should fit.

For the videos it's more important that you are just proud of your skyline. That's all that really matters and is what this video is about. Well, that and going on a big roadtrip to meet up with a bunch of other skyline owners/lovers.

Pezhead Grand Master

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Paul (Piggas) is in for this too. I've also had a chat to Yo-Yo as well, who might be if he can get the time off work.

We need more response than this if this is going to be a flyer.

I'm open to suggestions folks. If Jindabyne is too far then we can axe that idea. I also had another storyline though - doing "What's your Skyline Story". How did you get to the Skyline you currently have? Why did you pick a Skyline? etc. With voice over and video of you driving, working on it, washing it. What ever.

We need at least 2-3 more people to commit to get in on this before I book my accomodation and start the itinerary.

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