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Hi There.

I would like to start a thread to appreciate the acknowledge, guideance and wisdom that SydneyKid bestows opon us on a daily basis.

I, for one, salute you and all like you. For without you we would all be worse off.

Three Cheers For "The ones with Wisdom"

BASS OUT

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I'd like to bash him for all the rude comments he makes.

No seriously, his head is made of mild steel rather than alluminium so it wont get bigger if we praise him. I find it's because at 3.258495 Litres you get optimum head efficiency and any more is a waste of time.

:(

I Propose a SAU Hall of Fame for the likes of Sydney Kid and others. Newbies will be able to tell those who have technical knowledge from the likes of me and others. (If they don't notice that his replies are well thought out, detailed and answers your question!)

Thanks for all the help!

Hahaha Rev, I think that you'll find most "traditional" older tuners don't like nitrous, especially those with a circuit background :P

I think it's great to have people like SKid on the forums, as they not only have experience to assist and help people avoid making mistakes but are also willing to share their info.

John Munro, Mario, ylwgtr and anyone who contributes their automotive experience also fall into the same boat.

I can't agree more.

Always happy to give advice. It's a VERY rare thing to have someone with such knowledge that is willing to freely give advice.

I know of a heap of tuners/mechanics that would say "I know how to do it, but it's a trade secret".

Plus he likes Jack Daniels, so he must be an alright bloke :P

J

Yes i agree 100% with everyone, ur knowledge on modifications and things in general is much appreciated by all i beleive. Its good to see that most of ur replies go into great detail also and not just 1 or 2 lines. I sent u a pm recently thanking u. 2 cheers from me mate

Hi There.

I would like to start a thread to appreciate the acknowledge, guideance and wisdom that SydneyKid bestows opon us on a daily basis.

I, for one, salute you and all like you.  For without you we would all be worse off.

Three Cheers For "The ones with Wisdom"

BASS OUT

:werd:

SydneyKid is da man!

LW.

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