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I thinks the new toy 'GTR' is keen for a leg stretch down south. Coming from the northern suburbs also - let me know where to go and I'll do my best to be there too.

It'd be nice to see your machine on the road mate, hope you can make it. :)

As for the Non-Skyline issue, I've never had a problem with the mix of cars, I've found those who primarily use SAU to all be good* people thus far. BUT ultimately it IS up to the organiser as Cubes said.

[*] It's a relative term. :D

Hey Guys,

Long time no post.. I just got back from holidays.. PM me the details.. I might be back on that date.. you never know. I'm pretty sure Busky can't make it either.. he'll be overseas.. I reckon. but anyways.. having a the 200sx in the cruise last time kind of broke up the skyline look but it really didn't matter when it came to lining up at the lights :)

I agree with Joel and Brad. Doesn't matter what import car you drive, as long as you have not just got your license and aren't going to do stupid things to draw attention to the group, the car should be welcome. Of course there are certain minimum performance criteria that need to be met so you don't slow the group down ;)

99% of the cruises i've been on we've had the usual GFXMan, sometimes Jaffa with his awesome sounding VX LS1. :D

I must be missing something... when did it become a skyline only cruise? :P

I was going to bring some guys who've been on our cruises before as well, which include a 180sx and an S15. But if it's a skyline only cruise, no biggie; I'll give it a miss.

Although, you'll be alienating some of the old skool Skylines Downunder / SAU members who've been here along time, and since moved on from having their skylines but chosen to stay involved with this community. But of course, it's up to the cruise organiser :)

Joel, Jaffa will on the market very soon... will be a sad day indeed :(

hey guys!

I am only new to this site, I joined in November 05 so by all means a newby! I have been on 1 cruze so far the 1 at Lyndoch, with my brother as passenger and had a pretty good time! alot of people are making a bit of fuss who can go and what car they should drive. I admit I did start this thread but wouldn't consider myself as an organiser :P

I just want to go on another SAU cruise, enjoying my car and other same-minded ppl around me and get to know some more of you car enthusiasts! I'm not gonna say who can go or who cant, or you have to drive a specific car (within reason). I just want to have a nice day with nice people!

I didn't think this thread would get so many posts :) so thanks to everyone that supports this cruise! I just wanted to see who wants to go on a South Style Cruise! Its good to see alot of interested ppl that want to cruise, I just want to cruise with other skylines because commies just dont keep up :D

Thanks again guys! :(

P.S. If someone wants to change guidlines or whatever about the cruise feel free coz I am only new and dont want to tread on anybody's..............well you know some of you guys have been on here for years and have grown to the site...................

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That's what I thought :(

I'd say there are lots of posts, coz lots of people haven't been for a good cruise for a while :)

I just want to cruise with other skylines because commies just dont keep up :P

You've neither cruised with Jaffa, nor the boys from the LS1.com.au forum then :D

P.S. If someone wants to change guidlines or whatever about the cruise feel free coz I am only new and dont want to tread on anybody's..............well you know some of you guys have been on here for years and have grown to the site...................

Mate, you're organising this cruise, and must be doing something right as so far it's looking like it'll be a well attended one. So don't relinquish the reins just yet...

But I do suggest you relax the car restriction, as i think everyone is sufficiently aware they're accountable for their actions, and those of their friends. And anyone who turns up in their mum's Magna knows they'll get laughed at. :P

Because I'm facetious by nature.

That's right, I didn't, did I?  :P

Weren't you ever told not to get in to cars with strangers? :D

yeah i was but do you think i actually listen

i love talkin to strangers there soooooo cool LOL

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