Dohmar

Thats cool mate, family first... Would like to get another Stag to replace MrRS4.. preferably an RS260, any volunteers ? Does anyone have an early (1970's) GTR and want to enter ? -D

The fusible link? Wouldnt surprise me -D

read the rules pal, no topics advertising stuff for sale - if you want to sell it, use the 'for sale' thread -D

Excellent... that means we got 2 spare walkies incase anyone wants to join the convoy - since Dion lives at gawler, we might have a quick stop at the petrol station for any last minute fill ups and to meet up with him, rather than have him drive south to Bunnings and then back north again.. Can ya'll pls pm me your mobile numbers incase I need to touch base with ya? -D

The OCZ's are awesome Windows 7 is going to flog a raid0 array -D

I'll see if I can cover it somehow, or maybe the club can cover it and we can put the cash back into it once everyone gets there. For $20 I could include the price of the brekky too, only the people coming up as friends/passengers will have to pay $5 for their brekky 14 * 15 = $210, 14 * 20 = $280, so we'd have $60 to cover feeding everyone (easily done) - could probably even organize some fingerfood for the afternoon. -D

Well we have 14 cars booked for the display, if everyone puts in $20 that'll more than cover the cost of the tent -D

Just called the dude, for 20 odd people we'd need a 6x3 metre Tent and that'd cost $220 for the 3 day hire (aka weekend). I'll discuss the financial situation with the club executive and see how much everyone would need to chip in (or if the club can cover the hire cost). Pete, would you be OK to take the tent in your car along with the trestle table? Otherwise would any of u stag owners have any room in your boot/drop the rear seat down etc.. I know ruby is coming up with 3 people so he's gonna need his back seat.. -D

Cool... That means our convoy should all have walkie talkies ; Luke, Pete, Andrew (spare to go to Krishy), Dion (spare to go to Abe), Dohmar (spare for whoever else is coming on the convoy) So far we've got: 4x R32's, 4x R33's, 2x R34's, 2x Stags, 1x350z and 1xM35 - Petes bike will probably get a display all of its own next to shanes 180sx if possible Now, I know Ruby is bringing 2 others, Vu is coming up with his GF (i think) and Abe has a mate coming - is anyone else bringing a passenger/friend/partner? Anyone know who rents tents? (aha I could be a white rapper)... something big enough for 20 people to relax in if necessary -D

dammit you just gave me a soft on now i cant taunt you, for taunting over grandmother nicknames is unforgivable I fart in yr general direction! je'accus! -D

So what do urs mean dude? He Slo (He slo) Hes lo (He's Lo) Heslo (Heslowpokensonofbitchenvontyrespinnendasmitubermenschen) -D

I thought I'd just put this extra post up regarding a tent We really really need a big, big, f**koff big tent. Preferably a military spec command tent Ideally I'd like a tent that has support from the elements, lest the weather become inclement A tent that is big enough to shelter all SAU participants plus their "mates" plus any spectators at the time One which can house a trestle table and a few seats As well as having space for people to put their bags in a safe space If anyone has one such tent, or knows where I can hire something so large, please let me know -D

hell slow hahah nice 1 -D

Well not quite... theres the fee from the show itself, and everything else is commonsense a) Your own accomodation b) Your petrol/transport fees (I'm budgeting $120 for petrol to and fro, plus a tad more if I attend the sunday cruise) c) Food/Snacks which arent covered by show dinner (I only have kettle in my hotel so I'm taking sui-min/fantastic noodles incase I get peckish) d) English Brekky ala Dohmar, $6 with all leftover coin going to SAU:SA (Eggs, Bacon, Tomato, Sausage, Onion, Cheese, toast, mushrooms etc, but you need to book ahead ) e) Detailing (if required - again, we need to know in advance) f) Alcohol (if you're like me, put a few hundred dollars aside and pray to god your liver holds) -D EDIT - There is no such 'group' fee- the fees are written to provide maximum flexibility within a group while maintaining a base entry fee sufficient to cover the expenses and prizes. The good thing about this, is that our members can either choose the $15 or $60 option, whatever suits them -this is a good thing, as autosalon charges a median rate which is quite exorbitant for some.

haha oh my, well said ol chap haha -D

Sat. And Andrews plan sounds good. Lets compromise and say 12:30-1pm meetup, we hand out spare walkie talkies at bunnings and we go convoy style from there. I too dont know if I'll stay for the cruise. Pete is trying to twist my arm but I'm wondering if 3 hours to Adelaide wont be a cruise in and of itself. Best route is to head up to Gawler and then take the highway to barmera. We can pick up any north northies (like dion) on the way there, possibly by making our last fuel stop inside gawler and then going straight to Loxton. I won't want to leave later than 2pm. I need at least a couple of hours of daylight to check in and detail my car... And if people want a professional detail done, they might need to do it on the Friday night, as I'm not sure if there will be time for everyone in the morning - we're pushing it mighty fine on that front. -D

Literally! Not saying shes not intelligent (shes wearing a helmet after all) but egads. That's sore back material right there -D

My Word! Her tits are bigger than her entire FACE! -D

Cool thats good feedback - i just got off the phone to Stuart who has confirmed your and Krishys entry forms. I do have 2 0.5 watt walkies which are good enough for people in the middle of the convoy, but you really do need a co-pilot to do the talking as the 2 way is very distracting, and since I'm driving I'll probably just loan them both out to whoever dibs first. (I figure I have bluetooth hands free mobile in the car incase anyone needs to contact me desperately - otherwise I'll be crankin the old slipknot). The walkie talkies came in handy when nightcrawler, 4doorsleeper and redback went to our fishing trip, guy was my radioman and redback was nightcrawlers radioman. Probably not worth buying any just for the trip, but hey, if you have 2 way UHF already then bring it. Regarding meeting up, I'll probably be taking the Friday off work and travelling up in the middle of the afternoon so I can survey the place and take notes, so probably won't have anyone travelling up with me, however with a 3 hour drive at night time, a convoy is a good thing for safetys sake. It is a shame that Cara won't be involved but she will be up there helping with the Riverland organizers so you can all say hello, and I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank her for getting the ball rolling with the initial interest and also for helping the riverland club organize the event as a whole. We should have a great time! -D

No worries. OK first things first; Entry forms. If you have NOT got an entry form please let me know. They are probably downloadable from the web somwhere but I'll check with Stuart in regards to this. Entry forms must be lodged by the 17th October. You may technically apply to enter afterwards, however there is a fee of $20. I would like to finalize the SAU lineup by the 17th at the latest (as the show is the following weekend of the 24th). Who here has a tent/shadecloth we can use? Who has the SAU signs that have been used for prior events? Does anyone have a collapsible table that will fit in their car? (Stag owners, I'm looking at you . Provided we have a nice display, we can hopefully sign up some new members to the club - so I'm thinking a desk, a small cash float and some seats for our mighty club secretary and executive would be handy. Tent is preferred incase of wind/rain, and a big one at that (ex army command tent would be outstanding). Shadecloth/gazebo at the min (as petes head will look like a tomato otherwise) Setting up for the event isn't very hard but it does require everyone to be punctual and willing to help the setup. After the 3 hour drive from adelaide, your car will almost certainly be covered in dust and insects, so dont bother about detailing when you're in adelaide - do it Friday night or first thing sat morning. Once the cars are in place, they are not to be moved for the entire duration of the event. This is for two reasons - a) safety (for spectators) and b) security (so if some bogan tries to steal your car hes going to have a bunch of people stopping him - hopefully). During this time, you will find ample time for detailing your rims/underbody and getting the exterior cleaned and polished. Keep your windows up during the drive to Loxton and u wont get any dirt on the inside ;P The event is a long day and theres only so many laps of the oval you can take so, you may want to bring some alternative entertainment - laptop, mp3 player, book, whatever. Last year I went for a walk in Berri and had my lunch while checking out the sites, so I'd probably like to get everyone to take turns minding the display, as some will no doubt want to have a look around the place, get lunch, etc. Anyone who hasn't found accomodation, please pm me if you need assistance. Anyone who wants an english breakfast on sat morning, please pm me so I can buy enough food. Anyone who wants a professional detailer to do the hard work for you, again pm me. I'll probably make an appearance at Villis this Friday to hear any suggestions - being my first event as an organizer, I'd love to hear all suggestions. I can say from last years experience that the Riverland show was great fun in spite of me getting a gnarly sunburn, so I'm looking forward to this years display. It should kick arse. I'd ideally like to have some solid plans made up within two weeks. Once the plan is finalized, I'll distribute to all show entrants for their final approval and comment. If anyone else out there is willing to come to the show, you're more than welcome. Be aware however that petrol, entry fee, food, accomodation and the like all have a tendency to add up. Some folks think that the $60 entry fee is all they have to worry about and then pull out a week before the show - I would very much like to avoid this. Awaiting the pm deluge -D

Im much the same. A good employer won't be worried about browsing if the work rate stays up, as the 2-3 minute mental break can often help improve productivity. Ive been doing server reports all morning. They take around 5 hours to do. If I dont stop and have a 2-3 minute mental vacation, I'm more likely to miss details... Its kinda like pulling over the side of the road and having a 10 minute smoko when you're on a long drive. recharges the batteries -D

Power failure ftw -D I am throbulator! A creature of pure headache! Yargh my head!

Brake rotors, bushes, belts, wheels, knobs are all replacable components. I had the aftermarket steering wheel, shift knob, seat, brake rotors when i bought the car so that doesnt really help in my case The seatbelt is in good nick tho, the timing belt was the original nissan one which got changed 4 months ago, which was worn to buggery (so I'm guessing 100k km mark)... I'd be more interested in stuff that isnt replacable due to wear and tear - chassis, engines, doors etc I've ended up replacing several bushes, wheel, front rotors, timing belt, etc so I'd be interested as to how many miles the mechanic would think the car has done -D

RAA Plus also will cover you for one windscreen per year -D

Does brekky come as a standard on all rooms or did u guys book the honeymoon suite? I agree with u there pete. Worst thing about that is the fact that you cant tell how many miles it has travelled once taken out - would love to know what my car has actually done (Cos im sure its not the 41,000km listed) -D