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In the past 3yrs ive been they have only blocked the Hwy once and just did an exhaust test (which is why my car is getting exhaust work done today haha).

The last 2yrs their hasn't been many cops about at all...

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Summernats (still)= Australias biggest Bogan/Westie convention (unfortunately). Main gripes- After the first few hours, you spend the whole weekend treking through rubbish, It still isn't all that great a place to take an jap import if you want any appreciation (or to keep straight panels, in my case perhaps [re: those still angry about bathurst 91/92] and does it always have to be 40+ degrees the whole time? Let the for/against posts begin!

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neva herd of it till yesterday when my brothers mechanic talked about it...

taking a jap import straight 6 turbo to a aussie v8 ute/bogin-vill show.... i wouldnt think would be a good idea. too many ppl who are way too passionate about there cars, there who like to abuse car owners like my self about owning a jap import

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The streets (Braddon etc) are dominated by Imports. The showground is dominated by v8's and rotary cars.

Their are more and more imports starting to appear inside the showground but they generally get frowned upon because they cannot do burnouts (which lets face it, thats what everyone is there to see).

The parking is free, your car will get dusty and need a very good wash when you get back home. Just pray it doesnt rain otherwise you'll be washing your car for a month!

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Their are more and more imports starting to appear inside the showground but they generally get frowned upon because they cannot do burnouts (which lets face it, thats what everyone is there to see).

imports not do burn outs? ... uh.. i did one today? :D

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