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Hey Guys,

Mitch from Immaculate Reflections here.

I must say I am a little disappointed in the FB competition and the fact many are ruining what was in good fun and something I did not have to offer nor do.

I understand no one is directly having a go at me BUT wether your in the comp or not or you win or not YOU NEVER HAD AN OFFER FOR THIS PRIOR so you are not out of pocket or lose anything so there is no need to get shirty.

I was supposed to attend on the day and choose a car to be the winner but I couldn’t make it as has been outlined before. Due to this I chose some cars and the committee came up with a “peoples choice” kind of comp out of the cars I chose.

It would have been alot easier to say oh well I didn’t make it cancel the $1200 prize but that isn’t how I work and not how I want to support SAUvic.

The FB voting system is flawed but it is what we used and what you have so get on with it. ITS ALL IN FUN!

Plan to come to most shows and events and choose a car from each one for a prize, also a “wild card” for a car of my choice which could be anyone not the latest and greatest but a nice honest car with a NICE and FUN owner who I think should be rewarded, once again this doesn’t have to be done but I would like to support you guys. Though if this continues I will not be doing it as I don’t want my company associated with “fixed voting” and other public nonsense.

I believe all the cars are MEMBERS so the fact the BMW and Supra where winning at one stage should have no bearing on anything it is their RIGHT and my CHOICE to have them in the comp, if you don’t like it then advise me so I can make sure you are never a valid contender in any “fixed” comps in the future.

I am sorry if I sound rude or arrogant but this is a car community to learn about, look at, respect, and admire others rides and prides. Not to slander and get grumpy about a basic comp.

I am now giving 2nd and 3rd a prize of a $600 detail and the others in the comp 50% off of any service from us to be used prior to Dec 31st.

This is $Thousands out of my time and pocket, if you want it run again and more prizes then lets move on with it and smile and have fun.

PS Meet and Greet for all cars Saturday the 3rd of November 11:30 11/15 Macquarie Place Boronia

PPS If it isn’t to much to ask please like my page www.facebook.com/immaculatereflections SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU!

Regards,

Mitch Jackson

PS Meet and Greet for all cars Saturday the 3rd of November 11:30 11/15 Macquarie Place Boronia

PPS If it isn’t to much to ask please like my page www.facebook.com/immaculatereflections SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT YOU!

Regards,

Mitch Jackson

Hey Mitch, did you ever end up getting into PDR?

Love Macquarie Place; such a handy industrial area.

well yeh think of it, pretty much just as quick, yet half the price

lol no this is a Broke mans GTR haha :D

Then it will be called the smart mans gtr...... Lol

P.s I would trade my car, house and left but for that blue 34 gtr with white TE's........ Just saying..

The 32 gtr that is winning is my brother but I'll take the blue one over 3 of his

Hey Mitch, did you ever end up getting into PDR?

Love Macquarie Place; such a handy industrial area.

I did but then stopped as I didn't have time for it. I do have a guy that is really good though and good pricing if you go through myself.

I did but then stopped as I didn't have time for it. I do have a guy that is really good though and good pricing if you go through myself.

Cool, will send you a PM.

Shaun just ignore the serial keyboard warriors. They are only doing it to get a rise out of you.

Over what exactly?

I wasn't even there!

exactly why I was wondering why you sounded butthurt.

for a moderator, and administrator, you sure dont seem to Give a f**k about the forum lol

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