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Affy

By Affy,
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OzLeroy Enthusiast

OzLeroy

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Hi All

I'm a fanatic, a devoted rev head and I realised on of my many dreams recently.

I just bought a R32 GTR on the weekend, wanted to say hi and i'm chuffed (albeit also in DEBT for a very long time). 93 model, excellent condition and they still make new cars look old and boring (as far as i'm concerned) and well really to get the same value and calibre of sports/racing car brand new you're looking at a minimum of $60,000.

It has to be said, i'm excited - big kev style (bless his soul....not really)

and skylines Rock! - Particuarly GTR's

My CAR

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Can't wait to take it to the track (eventually after debts have eased), the only place to truly test this cars performance.

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lol head shots were the plenty on sunday, must have been the in thing to get hit there.

Nice 32 you have there, word of advise change the oil pump drive if it has not been done already.

Are you going to bring the car on Thursday to K's???

OzLeroy Enthusiast

OzLeroy

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cheers

yeah spose i'll bring it along, we'll see might wanna drink a bit...hmmm...beer.

yeah i'd like to do a bunch or reliability work on it but got to ease the debt durden a bit. There are plans, oh yes, but just gotta save up a bit first.

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OzLeroy

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Welcome to the forums, congrats on one of the best(and worst due to the money you'll spend) cars to buy for its price tag.

Julian, I have met you a couple of times, you work with Ian - my guardian?

Also you're R32 is brilliant, saw it at summernats on the dyno which was great! and also at the shannons car show. Very very nice car!

Do you know where i might be able to get my hands on a 4.5inch silencer/restrictor?

Ian mentioned you might have an exhaust that i may be able to borrow, perhaps? mine is too loud. I can rent and/or pay deposit.

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