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...and me's got wheels...not my R32 , but my new ride should be a bit of fun. One thing for sure it will be harder to get times out of then then my R32...

Does anyone know if Toyota Echos are speed limited, id hate for it to ruin the fun on the straights. :aroused:

Yes... when will they realise that a camera pointing at some douchbag talking about the car he is driving is the most boring shot in the universe.

Best Motoring might be slightly unrealistic at times with just sticking things on a racetrack and racing them but at least it is fun to watch.

I watched the 2004 Motor PCOTY dvd last night and they were running around winton with all the cars.

The M3 CSL did 1.34's and also the Galliardo. Lets see if any of you guys can match those times :D

Roy was doing 1:46.6 in the :ahem: Echo

Good drive. Pity I wasn't up to a bit of track work but the back is a bit sore anyway. Now to keep the drive a secret from the better half who has no idea I slipped out while she was at work. :)

I purposely left the helmet behind so I wouldn't be tempted and I'm glad I did.

most of the guys were starting 2:05 then down to 1:56. I think ferni pulled off a 1:48 and snowie was torturing the scoobie to death and was close on Roy. I had to hand time with my mobile.

The Lambo from Nations Cup was there doing 1:26. OMG it sounds AWESOME.

Hey all..

Last session of the day.....

Ferni - 1:45

Denten in MPEC2 - 1:53

Pretty good times i thought considering it was their first ever drive day on relatively slow track conditions.....Brought the cars home straight as a die.......

Ohhh and by the way Dent...... Nice drifting :D vroooooooommmmmmm shhhhhh, second gear on the opening lap sideways down the straight...... TASTEY LAMB!!

Hey all..

Last session of the day.....

Ferni - 1:45

Denten in MPEC2 - 1:53

Pretty good times i thought considering it was their first ever drive day on relatively slow track conditions.....Brought the cars home straight as a die.......

Ohhh and by the way Dent...... Nice drifting :D vroooooooommmmmmm shhhhhh, second gear on the opening lap sideways down the straight...... TASTEY LAMB!!

haha damn sounds like they're having a wicked time!! wish i could have come.... Oh well next time. thanks for the updates

:D

Roy was doing 1:46.6 in the :ahem: Echo

 

Good drive. Pity I wasn't up to a bit of track work but the back is a bit sore anyway. Now to keep the drive a secret from the better half who has no idea I slipped out while she was at work. :)

 

I purposely left the helmet behind so I wouldn't be tempted and I'm glad I did.

 

most of the guys were starting 2:05 then down to 1:56. I think ferni pulled off a 1:48 and snowie was torturing the scoobie to death and was close on Roy. I had to hand time with my mobile.

 

The Lambo from Nations Cup was there doing 1:26. OMG it sounds AWESOME.

By the end of the day everyone was around or under 1:45s. :)

In the last session i grew a ticker and went flat chat for 3 laps, no idea of approx times but it felt a fair bit quicker.

I think Ferni wanted to steal someones cheater tyres by days end:)

Great to have met DentionR33, HeathGTST, Ferni, Scotsman, (and Scott) and a big thanks to Snowman for getting the show together....and Geoff for keeping us honest with lap times :)

Yeah was a good day, and i want some semi slicks now... scottsman pulled a 1.43 despite having less power than me.. damn semi slicks

Yeh, and he was going quicker again today... :)

Damn cheater 4wd with cheater tyres, combination is pretty hard to beat.

Who had the digi cam?

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