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johnnyr31, it wasn't me, my wish was that more early skylines had turned up. Everybody buys and lives with what they can afford according to their priorities. I own a Gts2.5t, sure I could afford something flashier, but then I'd have to give up something else in my life, a choice I'm not willing to make.

I actually thought your car was well turned out, and was glad to see it there. One day you may trade up, maybe keeping the r31 cos of the great times you had in it [we'll all have to trade up one day]. But I wouldn't trade up cos other ppl say blah blah about a certain aspect of it, they are small minded bigots who ought to have more sense.

Don't take their narrow views to heart, meet them head on and laugh about it, turn it around to your advantage.

See you at the next event, and I'll be the first to say gidday and shake the hand etc.

And as a lesson to us all--------------------see what a few cruel uninformed comments can do, I bet it took johnnyr31 real courage to say what he did on the forum, please do not divide the skyline comaraderie we have going, SAU is for all.

Whats next R32's ???????????? lets not be silly.........

OMG what a gorgeous day it is, not a cloud in the sky and all that is required is a towel, sunscreen, sunnies and a banana chair, a beer, and I am in heaven.....oh and the day off work would help!!!!

johnnyR31: I agree with trident, buggar the bigots, after all she's a skyline...so what does it matter what number follows the R anyway.

Aurora, great pics, cheers, and I reckon mid october sounds great for the next get together

oh havagreatweekend and dont forget the aeroguard!

I'll be "in" for almost anytime,'cept Wednesday 13th to Wednesday 20th...There's this l'il Italian fella riding at Phillip Island that I'm riding down to cheer on(I'd cheers for Mr Bayliss,too,but he's right off the pace this year...sob).So most other weekends are "game on" for me!

I'll be out hunting out new photo locations and lighting situations over the next few weeks;I might even post a few photos to see what y'all think!

to bad i had to leave early had to work, heard a few of u guys bag my car, but if i spent the money u guys had i prolly would to, was a good turnout got to know a few more people to, well organised cant wait till the next one

Hey Johnny-I'll echo Tridentt150v and SkylineGal's comments-don't let the goons get ya down!Personally,I would've liked to have seen more 31's AND 30's!Did you see that red two door featured in Zoom 'bout 6 months ago?What a weapon!Don't be worried 'bout what your ride is:as long as it's a 'Line,I sure as hell don't care!Even then,ANY well turned out car is good in my eyes!I know that sounds easy for me to say,but every car I've owned I've looked after and had pride in it!

to bad i had to leave early had to work, heard a few of u guys bag my car, but if i spent the money u guys had i prolly would to, was a good turnout got to know a few more people to, well organised cant wait till the next one

Dont worry about people saying things bout your car, im a fan of your car, not just cos its a line, but the effort and time that youve put into it. As long as it makes you happy.

Whats next R32's ????????????

hey! whats wrong with 32s??? :jk: :headspin:

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