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That track looks very tight and twisty....and all the stop/starts would absolutely chew through petrol.

On a track, pretrol usage is probarly the least of your concerns. lol

Ringwood is one of the proposed locations for a new track and support facilities in nsw. It would be good if it all goes ahead

That track looks very tight and twisty....and all the stop/starts would absolutely chew through petrol.

Hey how you been?

Haven't heard from you in a while

Um since when has anyone worried about fuel economy on a club level Motorsport event?

Hey how you been?

Haven't heard from you in a while

Um since when has anyone worried about fuel economy on a club level Motorsport event?

*Sheepishly looks to the right/left* .... uhhh, I'd have to say since I didn't have a job LOL.

And yeah been pretty good dude, just enjoying bludging and being on uni holidays. Applied for a job as building coordinator and word is that 400 people have applied for the job. Will be interesting to see if i make the first cut

On a track, pretrol usage is probarly the least of your concerns. lol

Ringwood is one of the proposed locations for a new track and support facilities in nsw. It would be good if it all goes ahead

Damn good reason for all us locals to get behind the club, but over the current setup or lack of

So Martin is the wiring loom completely f**ked??

Want me to have a look at it?

Shouldnt be f**ked as car still started after fire was put out

The insulation looks well f**ked though ans well as the plug for the dizzy

Am going to Dads on Sat to look at damage/fix car if you wanna come have a look you are more than welcome

On a different note it's f**king hot today and Melisa is dragging me out to do the Xmas shopping

I bet that's going to be loads of fun!!!!

To make you feel better it was 45deg here yesterday...starting to feel like it's going to be just as bad today.

Had a chat with a fellow S15 owner on industrial highway at the traffic lights and cruised for a while before he went one way and I went the other.

His one was same colour as mine, but had exhaust/bov (probs more mods under the hood), and these cool wheels which had a rainbow outer lip.

f**k it sounded good, was also spitting flames from the exhaust.

Had a chat with a fellow S15 owner on industrial highway at the traffic lights and cruised for a while before he went one way and I went the other.

His one was same colour as mine, but had exhaust/bov (probs more mods under the hood), and these cool wheels which had a rainbow outer lip.

f**k it sounded good, was also spitting flames from the exhaust.

Sounds like u described gaz's car

You and me both

How long you back up for this time?

Up till thursday,then back on saturday,last work stint till feb.

Heading to toowoomba on the following thursday,got a grandaughter due any time,

number 10,last one i think.I must add thank you all so much for making me so welcome,

and we still have a lot of newy to finish so i am sure i will see all you lovely guys again. Genelle :action-smiley-069:

cars is fixed and back together, no more exhaust leek, Ant did you go to the jets game? it was shit lol the corporate box was awesome, met Ben Kennedy :P

Yea did go mate, was average, I was in the squadron area, was abit too full know for me in there haha

Had a chat with a fellow S15 owner on industrial highway at the traffic lights and cruised for a while before he went one way and I went the other.

His one was same colour as mine, but had exhaust/bov (probs more mods under the hood), and these cool wheels which had a rainbow outer lip.

f**k it sounded good, was also spitting flames from the exhaust.

Yep that's Gaz....

Not many mods, pretty stock.... Soon to have some Jez love!!

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