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I can't do the 19th, maybe next time. Is anyone coming down to Wakefield next Wednesday for the SAUNSW vs SAUVIC trackday? I'm heading down Wed morning with another stagea and a V35.

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$150 each?

Yeah, Andy - that's if you get your own car done. If there's enough interest I'll see if we can get a package deal made up, and if it can be done, we can split the costs amongst whoever is interested...

I can't do the 19th, maybe next time. Is anyone coming down to Wakefield next Wednesday for the SAUNSW vs SAUVIC trackday? I'm heading down Wed morning with another stagea and a V35.

I might come along, not sure yet. Health hasn't been too great recently, so I'll see how I feel over the weekend and decide closer to the day... Who is the other Stagea?

I might come along, not sure yet. Health hasn't been too great recently, so I'll see how I feel over the weekend and decide closer to the day... Who is the other Stagea?

See how you go, it would be good to have a couple of other stags down there. The other one is a mate down the Northern beaches, nice grey series 2 RS4 that's had a bit of work.

Yeah, Andy - that's if you get your own car done. If there's enough interest I'll see if we can get a package deal made up, and if it can be done, we can split the costs amongst whoever is interested...

sounds interesting but i wouldnt want to pay that sort of money until i at least get my car sprayed and sideskirts put on etc etc

sounds interesting but i wouldnt want to pay that sort of money until i at least get my car sprayed and sideskirts put on etc etc

Fair enough. Once you've got the skirts on, if you have a shoot done any imperfections in the paint can be removed in photoshop - you've seen my car a few times, do you really think my car is anywhere as neat as that shot makes it out to be? :ninja:

Alright guys and girls, I've PM'd the guy who did the photoshoot for the club which appears in the latest HPI magazine (issue 73) to see if it's possible for us to get a group shot done on/before/after the cruise, and am waiting for his reply...

ok here is the plan so far but im open to sugestions or ideas.meeting point will be opposite the raaf base at richmond on windsor st in ithe info bay at 10am sunday the 19th nov.then proceed along windsor st .turn left at castlereagh st then right onto kurrajong rd which turns into bells line of rd. then the run up the mountain to the zig zag railway for a photo shoot and general chinwag.i thaught it might be nice to get some pics with us all lined up and a steam loco in the background. i looked into makkas at lithgo as a stop but its always crowded and little parking.there is a street up there lined with trees also that may bee a good photo spot if its a nice day but was a little dull there yesterday due to the weather .i will be taking my digital camera with us so will be heaps of pics and i will put them on a cd for all who wants them i did the run yesterday it was miserable and wet but the old girl loved it and behaved great. regards mike

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Hey guys, Im new to all this so ill see what happens I guess. I am interested mainly at the moment to get a good idea of what stageas there are in the area.. Would it be alright if I turned up at the meeting spot just to have a look, get some photos etc and to meet some of you in person? Dad wont have time on the Sunday to do the run which is fine(he doesnt drive a Stagea anyway) but I think its a great oppurtunity to see some of sydneys finest! :) Also looking for a School Formal ride for the 27th November Would love to go in a Stag so if your interested and have the Monday free(RDO maybe) Id appreciate it if you got back to me!

Thanks.

Brian :P

Hey guys, Im new to all this so ill see what happens I guess. I am interested mainly at the moment to get a good idea of what stageas there are in the area.. Would it be alright if I turned up at the meeting spot just to have a look, get some photos etc and to meet some of you in person? Dad wont have time on the Sunday to do the run which is fine(he doesnt drive a Stagea anyway) but I think its a great oppurtunity to see some of sydneys finest! :) Also looking for a School Formal ride for the 27th November Would love to go in a Stag so if your interested and have the Monday free(RDO maybe) Id appreciate it if you got back to me!

Thanks.

Brian :P

hi brian we are a friendly bunch and mate your more than welcome to show up and have a squiz etc

Alright, Thanks mike. Just spoke to dad and he said we can go for a drive over there Sunday morning to have a look around, dad knows the info bay there so I guess Ill see you there!

Okey mike, i'll try and try to make it on sunday ( still don't know whats happening , etc. )

it will be a fantasic drive , just dont wanna miss it....

Does this mean i'll have to take all the tools out and give it a wash....? 'bout time

All you guys , i'll see you at 10 am , Richmond.

Adam

well people it seems a couple of us cant make it on the 19th so im proposing we move it to the next sunday the 26th let me know what you think. im also sending a car up early to be set up there to get pics when we arive at the zig zag railway so we can get some video of us ariving etc and set up a sausage sizzle at the picnic ground there .id also like to time it so there is a steam train at the station so we can get it in the background of a group shot of the cars.i have to look up the timetable etc but will post details closer to the cruise.

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