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So yeah, just finished editing a little 3:30 video of todays exploits :)

I have learnt two things. 1 - I need better video gear. 2 - I need better sound gear.

GoPro's are great at being strapped to things cameras otherwise wouldn't be strapped to and TERRIBLE for everything else.

Probably another 15 minutes to compile and compress, then god knows how long to upload it.

Get the external mic for it? They are awesome for action shots and such but like you said, crap for general video gear.

Well, my best was a 12.9, which is bang on manufacturer claims.

A bit disappointing because:

A) RS/AMG/M claims are usually 1/2 a second or so too conservative and;

B) I am making around 30 HP over stock.

Oh well...the launches could have been better anyway.

Great day all. Much better than goingbto a normal TnT!

Glad i decided to go to this! Was a great day.

The abomination beat me by 9 hundredths of second across the line :(, but my time was faster. Nick has epic reaction time

That's because he just revs to 3k and sits there with his foot on the brake cooking the tranny fluid till the light goes green and he lets off the brake. Farken shit bloke right there.

Glad i decided to go to this! Was a great day.

The abomination beat me by 9 hundredths of second across the line :(, but my time was faster. Nick has epic reaction time

That's because he just revs to 3k and sits there with his foot on the brake cooking the tranny fluid till the light goes green and he lets off the brake. Farken shit bloke right there.

This. I wonder if he boiled it?

Right, so here are a few pics from yesterday's QLD SAU drag day.

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Matilda servo wtf???? This was my first pit stop as I needed to go to the WC DESPERATELY DUE TO RED BULL!

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the place where all the cool kids hang out.........................before the gates were to officially open

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the turnout was better than expected considering the weather

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queue forming nicely

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the non-competing cars :P

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Nicks LS1 powered skyline aka Abomination or A-BOMB as I like to call it.

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*GORGEOUS*

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this car looked fast just standing still - 500hp AWD Audi R8

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just for you Greg ;)

time for SKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDS

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gone give it some Greg!

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That's it Nick........................ you show em how it's done.

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supra lightenin em up......

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and still goin.....................................it was actually pretty quick 12.50 IIRC :dry:

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have no idea who's driving what there but good to see them have a go :yes:

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what happens next is up to you to use your imagination :whistling:

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Marty's R31 vs R33 GTR

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R31 mania :w00t:

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got to put some names to some faces which was great and overall it was a sensational day despite the bad weather

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the event also coincided with a Test n Tune but majority of competing members still managed to get good passes before other cars entered

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weather held up just enough and eventually the heavens opened up around 5:30 and put things to a halt.

A BIG thank you to all of the execs who made this possible and to everyone that came along. Everyone was very well behaved except for Scott (SABBAi) who was more concerned about not having a tan on his legs then actually cheer-leading (actually I'mnot sure if I like any of those statements) :P

That's all i've got.......................................................................

OK just one more........

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"11.1sec NUFFSAID"

Glad i decided to go to this! Was a great day.

The abomination beat me by 9 hundredths of second across the line :(, but my time was faster. Nick has epic reaction time

.09 geez I new it was close across the line lol, another 30 meters and you would of had me :thumbsup:

That's because he just revs to 3k and sits there with his foot on the brake cooking the tranny fluid till the light goes green and he lets off the brake. Farken shit bloke right there.

Cut a 0.012... Was pretty happy :)

No pics of the Silver Slart...I'm impressed.

It was un-intentional mate, and will endeavor to post more pics of everyone in future SAU events. I just need time to familiarise with everyone first :/

It was un-intentional mate, and will endeavor to post more pics of everyone in future SAU events. I just need time to familiarise with everyone first :/

Well you know know me so I anticipate alot of photos of The Abomination in the future ;)

Also any videos of me and the Audi?

It was un-intentional mate, and will endeavor to post more pics of everyone in future SAU events. I just need time to familiarise with everyone first :/

I'm not worried :P Just impressed as she loves to sneak into photos of other cars.

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