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Hey everyone,

Moved to Sydney from NZ a couple of months back now and finally getting enough time on my hands to start playing around with cars again.

I own an R33 back in New Zealand which is currently with my mate who is tidying it up mechanically and then dropping it off at a panel shop to get fixed up in anticipation for export to here.

Quickly learnt that while the public transport over here is great, you still really need to have a car to get around. Ended up picking up a '82 Datsun/Nissan Pulsar N10 which I've just got running again after experiencing a heap of mishaps after buying it. Done a few modifications and it will probably turn into a bit of a track hack.

Looking forward to getting involved with some events. :)

Cheers,

James

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Welcome in James.... Whats the deal with export from NZ to Aus, is it an expensive exercise? I bet your having withdrawels LOL

Keep an eye on the events section once its here as there is normally something going on :D

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Haha sorry for replying so late guys.

Definitely keen to come to some events, but maybe in a month or so, got a lot of work on.

Pics? Well the Pulsar is in the garage and the Skyline is in NZ still, so this is the best I can do.

Pulsar in progress.

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R33.

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Definitely having withdrawals of the Skyline. Expensive exercise... doesn't seem too bad though. Have had the R33 for 4 years now, so sentimental value is high. Have discussed with Kristian at Iron Chef Imports. Will be hitting him up in a few months once my mechanic and panel beater have finished giving it a rigorous going over.

Thanks for the welcome. :)

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