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Shots of your car? Is it ready?

We started today - didn't get as far as i wanted cause we keep on leaving parts at Paul's. Should be turning to the key tomorrow though.

I'm writting an update to the build thread atm.

emma starts work at 1,

nuff said :)

unless my oil cooler is being a top bloke and i cant make it

Me and Ben could maybe help fit the cooler with you sat morning after we drop my car off

We started today - didn't get as far as i wanted cause we keep on leaving parts at Paul's. Should be turning to the key tomorrow though.

I'm writting an update to the build thread atm.

Nice one mate, definitely have to go for a run this weekend then!!

I may be able to make it, im picking my car up from Sydney on friday/saturday morning, if i get it saturday ill have to take it from Sydney up. Where abouts are u guys thinking about going to?

just as mentioned at the top of this page mate.. will be pretty casual and inpromptu.. just putting it out there as i will be keen to go for a run and grab some pics once my suspension is in..

just as mentioned at the top of this page mate.. will be pretty casual and inpromptu.. just putting it out there as i will be keen to go for a run and grab some pics once my suspension is in..

Last time i was up that way stockon was that massive beach, so where abouts exactly are we talking about? the anna bay end or the end down near newcastle? remembering im from Gosford lol dont know the area.

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