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Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

Wreck his car? Cool, I'll bring the axe:p

Rays workshop is airconditioned:p

See'ya:burnout:

Rays w/shop is only 100sqm , this is 280 sqm and evaporative sucks on a humid day.

Cheers

Ken

You and 1/2 of SAU WA going to help Adam 32 wreck his car  

you wannah get in on it ken? hehe

i figured 5 no brainers should be able to do the job of a qualified mechanic:D

actually one guy is comin down who actually knows what hes doin, the rest of us are just gunah drink beers and have a bbq

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

There is no need to comply them, plus you can get away with more of the aftermarket gear they come with, so it's the route I would take. Planning on a full rebuild anyway.

See'ya:burnout:

Correct if you are willing to rebuild but people will expect a mint one.

Most 89's I have seen on the auction site sound well hammered.

Gotta remember in 89 they were a new novelty.

How many good 94 rexes ya seen ??

Cheers

Ken

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

I saw Wholagans car today, it has just been tuned, and they now have a dog-box with straight-cut gears. All they need is a decent driver:bahaha:

See'ya:burnout:

Jamie is actually a fair peddler though his dad could do with some smoothness lessons.

I think it would be a bit of an animal tho.

btw page ownage hehehe

Cheers

Ken

Originally posted by adam 32

you wannah get in on it ken? hehe

i figured 5 no brainers should be able to do the job of a qualified mechanic:D

actually one guy is comin down who actually knows what hes doin, the rest of us are just gunah drink beers and have a bbq

I thought that seeing as you posted 2 x posts over 3 forums that some one might have a clue by now.

Would love to help ( drink beer that is ) but have an R that is looking to go east ( I hope )

Cheers

Ken

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