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  1. Hi there.... Well, am definitely planning to go ahead with this..... Depends on what comes up at the damaged car auctions... that way I get a cheap start base..... I'm looking at getting an old celica first for my boys and I to fix with..... then,..... TRACK BEAST.... Will keep you all up to date.... when I get going ! Cheers
  2. Rosie, Thanks.... What got me thinking about it was the number of Damaged Xr6 T's at the auctions.... and being able to grab one CHEAP...... Strip it out completely, and have some fun !!!....... Every man and his dog as a Jap pocket rocket, but I'd like to show up with a SLEEPER !!! and HAVE FUN....... Think I forgot to mention, I'd just like to have some fun...... I had my xr6t and absolutely LOVED it..... Did equivalent of Gold Coast to Byron Bay in 19 minutes.... But on a CLOSED TRACK of course...... Was the only car I've driven that I had a smile on my face, EVERY time I drove it...... I miss my T........
  3. THANK YOU EVERYONE for the updates..... Mitchell, your car has a new admirer !! Music to my ears going round QR !!!! So, now I'm totally conflicted... oh well... $hit happens I guess !!! Will keep my eyes open and see what I can find.... ON a SIDE NOTE - What do you need to go racing like that ? Full roll cage ? Extinguisher etc ?? What about CAMS licence ?? THANKS Scott
  4. OK, Thanks guys... so it would seem the concensus is NO..... Get a small / light JAP car and flick it around..... So it looks like a 32GTR is the go then...... My idea was mainly for a track day, where I'm just out having a blast...... and maybe Targa Tasmania..... I've done the full on motorsport with Karting overseas, and it was a money pit.... something I don't want this time..... You've gotta be able to have FUN...... Thank you all.... You've helped me decide..... Cheers Scott PS - I Still want a XR6T again..... came VERY close to getting a G6eT last year.....
  5. Thanks guys for the feedback..... I know it's a heavyish car, but there is no substitute for a 4.0L turbo..... They are not a crap car... they DO turn well, and with proper suspension & brakes it would be a great car on a track.......and possibly a Targa Rally or two.... Plus there are quite a few XR6T's at the damaged car auctions.... which would be perfect...... I like a R32 Skyline, being a small and light car, but the it's a much smaller engine..... this was my first thought for a car..... Decisions decisions......
  6. Hi guys, Been a few years since I've been here, and, not sure if this has been talked about in any way..... I'm contemplating buying a cheapy old BA-BF turbo, and, setting it up as a track/race car....... I LOVED having my car, and, think that it's potential on atrack, such as Qld Raceway would be fantastic, As long as I could manage : 1. Cooling 2. Transmission 3. Brakes & Suspension.... Initially would work on making the car lighter, by stripping out the interior, spare wheel etc..... Any thoughts about this ?? Not worth the hassle etc ??? I don't need or want a 9 second car, I just want to be able to drive it like a scalded cat on a track.... Cheers & Thanks.... Scott
  7. Please excuse me for a while, whilst I wipe the vomit off my keyboard and monitor...... WTF were they thinking..... it's a granny car..... and let me guess there are 10 cup holders as well... ??? PHARK !!!!!!
  8. Yeah like fords QUALITY class european vehicles they have sent down under capri escort mondeo cortina type quality stuff ? You missed the point ya silly bugger !!!! OK, let's make it simple..... Would you prefer a Ford that was made in Korea, or a Ford that was made in, say, Germany ??? Tom Gorman chose his words carefully, but if you read between the lines, what I wrote above is what he is inferring...... ANY car can be badly rebadged.... Do you remember the Nissan Utes ?? or the Toyota Lexcens ??? It's about sourcing a reasonably good quality product, versus a product based on cost......
  9. Would you prefer a FORD made in Korea or a FORD made in Germany/other European country ?? An easy translation for you..... QUALITY.... not CHEAP...... Sorry Holden, I have looked at your korean vehicles and frankly they look cr@p.......
  10. This issue is bigger than a FORD vs Expensive Daewoo issue..... It's about equality for all teams, 1 set of rules, fair sportsmanship...... Market forces will decide V8 Supercars fate..... It's be nice to have more brands competing, but hey, we never know.......
  11. Well, depends on what you mean by "CLEARED" From what has been mentioned it sounds like he was found guilty of a breach but has PAID A SETTLEMENT...... ( do I dare say BRIBE ?? ) If you can break the rules, and then make a payment to keep it all sweet, then whats the point ????? YOU CAN'T GET HALF PREGNANT....... You either were CAUGHT, or you're INNOCENT..... PAYING A SETTLEMENT = CAUGHT...... Sorry channel 7, Advertisers & Sponsors.... I'm not going to bother anymore..... truely.... got more important things in life to do.... than watch a contrived "racing show"...........................
  12. Both Labour & Libs are as bad as each other.... The main problem is ACCOUNTABILITY, and, HAVING THE BALLS to make tough decisions....... something that both parties, PAST & PRESENT have failed miserably on...... It's only now that decades of incompetence & corruption is now coming home to roost...... As a country we should have a national government... not state governments.... too many chefs in the kitchen......
  13. Adam, A two person pissing contest gets a bit boring after a while...... Why not open the series up to other makes ???
  14. Ninka, Thank you... will get right on that...... Maybe I should talk to our Poleposition friend, and change the hoses over while I'm at it..... I feel the Mod bug biting soon...... THANKS AGAIN....
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