GTS ... Smash !!!

[NickS]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

Buffy was driving down the Pacific Highway, in the left hand turn lane, this morning and about 100m before Fox Valley Rd a lady in a Chrysler Voyager decided she needed to turn left ... NOW !!!

So anyway, we now have a front guard that looks rather worse for wear and the front drivers side wheel has a few chunks missing from it.

:headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

No one was hurt and it's all fixable ... but it still sucks. I'll stick some sad and sorry pics up later ... a shitty week just got worse.

Think I'm going to bail on the drag day too, I need the Coupe while the GTS is fixed and can't afford a new gear box yet anyway, just not worth the risk ... plus with all the shit about my car going on the background (of the LS1 scene) I just can't be fugged, it's meant to be fun, but it isn't. Sorry about the whinge ... have a good one peoples.

:cheers:

[Chowny]

Thats no good Nick, glad to hear everyone is ok.

It is all just about having some fun to mate. You only have to look after your self, so give em all the bird!!

Its nearly midday on a Monday, no better time for a beer tiger.

[DaveHAT]

Nick,

Don't bail on the drag day, sorta be missing something if ya weren't there.

You can enter as a second driver in the SS if you want and we can both have fun at getting the worst ET. The offers there anyway. :beer:

I am pretty crap at being philosophical but figure it this way, you day can only get better I suppose. Better to have hassle than hospital.
:werd:

Fingers crossed for a better day to come.:)

[Pulse Red]

That is really bad news Nick. I know the spot where you are talking about and there can be no doubt that the lady driving the Voyager didnt look, I have seen it happen there before when people suddenly realise that they need to go up Fox Valley Rd.

It really sucks when your brand new beautiful car gets damaged but as you say as long as everyone is ok.

On the drag day thing dont let people bitching "drag" you down. With a build like this there is allways going to be people that have a go but in the end you just need to be happy with the car. I still reckon your car will be the fastest street trim and tyred Ls1 around. That impresses me more then a car on slicks with the interior removed and the exhaust dropped.

I hope everything improves for you and the family. A few beers wont hurt either :beer:

[Aeron]

Yep, that sux Nick. Imagine the look on the other ladies face when she got out of her car and saw what she'd done to a beautiful GTS.
Glad everyone was ok!

EDIT: You have to come to the drag day, i'll be a photographer there :)

[35R]

thats terrible news Nick, as long as everyone is ok, it's just bent metal and scratched plastic that can be fixed.

I wasnt aware you are going through issues behind the scenes on ls1 about the drag day, sorry to hear that. this was supposed to be fun.

[seldo]

What a bummer Nick! But, it's only a car - at least Buff and the kids are ok which is the main thing. Cars are easy to fix - just bolt on some new bits and all's well. Still, it's a real pain in the butt. I trust it all sorts out ok.

[NickS]

thats terrible news Nick, as long as everyone is ok, it's just bent metal and scratched plastic that can be fixed.

I wasnt aware you are going through issues behind the scenes on ls1 about the drag day, sorry to hear that. this was supposed to be fun.

Always issues mate ... I have just had enough of it, I can't play with a car without being dragged into the middle of all the usual bullshit. I can't drive the car without it being analysed and picked to pieces and apparently many think I'm not even free to choose who ever the hell I want to choose to work on the car.

It's the same old crap and I really shouldn't be bringing it up here, the whole point of this site was to escape all of that. The basic point is that I'm not having fun and I don't want run at WSID with who knows how people just waiting for something to go wrong. I couldn't give a toss about the quarter mile and only signed up for a bit of fun ... if it isn't going to be fun, what's the point ???

Anyway ... I shouldn't be complaining, I have no right to feel sorry for myself. One way or the other I will be there, just unlikely that I will run at this stage. The car can be fixed and everyone is fine ... that's really all that matters.

[CarlFST60L]

Hope you still atleast come down for a chat and a laugh mate ;)

sorry to hear about the GTS, last time my car was damaged i felt sick and miserable for a few days :cry:

[DaveHAT]

Always issues mate ... I have just had enough of it, I can't play with a car without being dragged into the middle of all the usual bullshit. I can't drive the car without it being analysed and picked to pieces and apparently many think I'm not even free to choose who ever the hell I want to choose to work on the car.

It's the same old crap and I really shouldn't be bringing it up here, the whole point of this site was to escape all of that. The basic point is that I'm not having fun and I don't want run at WSID with who knows how people just waiting for something to go wrong. I couldn't give a toss about the quarter mile and only signed up for a bit of fun ... if it isn't going to be fun, what's the point ???

Anyway ... I shouldn't be complaining, I have no right to feel sorry for myself. One way or the other I will be there, just unlikely that I will run at this stage. The car can be fixed and everyone is fine ... that's really all that matters.

F*ck this shit gets up my nose ! It is noone elses business for f*cks sake ! I wonder if these tall poppy knocking asshats would think the same way if the tables were turned? I bloody bet they wouldn't. :up2sum:

To anyone who takes enjoyment from sitting around waiting for others no matter who they may be to falter and fail ... PISS OFF AND GET A F*CKIN LIFE !

I know tall poppy syndrome is an all time Aussie past time but amongst the LS1 scene it is just funkydishwaher ridiculous. :werd:

My 24.96 cents worth Nick, do as you please and BUTTONS to what anyone says about it !

[scat2k3]

....The car can be fixed and everyone is fine ... that's really all that matters.

Very true Nick, although its a PITA having it off the road to get it fixed up. I hear that those types of accidents can completely destroy PCM's and exhuast systems. The PCM will need recalibration and the exhuast system will need replacing while its off the road.

I'm glad to hear that Buffy and the kids are fine.

...Imagine the look on the other ladies face when she got out of her car and saw what she'd done to a beautiful GTS...

Driving a Chrysler Voyager, I'd bet London to a brick that she wouldn't have a clue what car she hit.

Cheers,

Scott

[NickS]

I hear that those types of accidents can completely destroy PCM's and exhuast systems. The PCM will need recalibration and the exhuast system will need replacing while its off the road.

:hmmm: ... that's a good point scat, I think the silly thing may have knocked both turbos off as well !!!

Driving a Chrysler Voyager, I'd bet London to a brick that she wouldn't have a clue what car she hit.

I reckon you are right there, she asked Buffy to write down what sort of car it was so she could tell the insurance company ... she will probably say "it was just a Commodore".

:cry:

[Black VESSV]

Sorrry to hear about the GTS. Its annoying when something happens to your car but when its still so new its even worse.

Who'd have thought building a nice car would cause so much #$@$:headbang: i assume they mostly just jealous cos they drive a POS in comparison to the coupe. Goodluck with it all.

[Kyle]

Jealousy is a curse. that's all I have to say about the trouble making LS1 members... can someone point me in the direction to the posts?


Nick, Glad to hear buffy and the kids are all ok, as others have said, this is the most important thing :)

I'd love to see you have fun at the drag day, dont pull out just because of some childish members over there, please :)

[NickS]

Jealousy is a curse. that's all I have to say about the trouble making LS1 members... can someone point me in the direction to the posts?


Nick, Glad to hear buffy and the kids are all ok, as others have said, this is the most important thing :)

I'd love to see you have fun at the drag day, dont pull out just because of some childish members over there, please :)

No posts mate ... shit stirring ones have been deleted, and there where lots !!! The rest is behind the scenes BS.

It's not just all that stuff, I need the Coupe while the GTS is off the road and there is a better than average chance that a drag day will break something (700+hp through all 4 wheels can do that) ... and I really don't want to deal with that ATM.

[MrKeen]

Mate really sorry to hear that your new GTS has been bent,I no where you mean and can just imagine exactly how it happened.Unfu(king believable.At least no one was hurt,and you were not driveing .......you might of lost it.Mind you I bet the wife was upset knowing she had to ring you tell you your new car has been in an accident.Being so new if done properlly ,you wont even tell once fixed.

As far as raceing your car at wsid ...well theres 2 sides to that one.
It would really frustrate me haveing to race half-hearted in order to preserve your car.Especially now that your going to need it for a couple of weeks.
But
Your a bit down because of the high profile you've taken on with your car.Everyone has an opinion.But its a forum and everyone is entitled to an opinion weather informed or not.But its not about sitting on your ass with your keyboard in your hands ,its about sitting in your car with your steering wheel in your hand.As such I bet if you get out there amoungst it at WSID it will remind you what its all about.Haveing a shitload of fun with your car.Mate come out do 3-4 mellow(ish) runs then put it away.You can drive mine for 3-4 runs...i dont give a shit.Acoonamatada(no what that means).

As far as getting all upset over the forums .....see below.!!!!!!!!!

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4hmiwrd

[NickS]

Mate really sorry to hear that your new GTS has been bent,I no where you mean and can just imagine exactly how it happened.Unfu(king believable.At least no one was hurt,and you were not driveing .......you might of lost it.Mind you I bet the wife was upset knowing she had to ring you tell you your new car has been in an accident.Being so new if done properlly ,you wont even tell once fixed.

As far as raceing your car at wsid ...well theres 2 sides to that one.
It would really frustrate me haveing to race half-hearted in order to preserve your car.Especially now that your going to need it for a couple of weeks.
But
Your a bit down because of the high profile you've taken on with your car.Everyone has an opinion.But its a forum and everyone is entitled to an opinion weather informed or not.But its not about sitting on your ass with your keyboard in your hands ,its about sitting in your car with your steering wheel in your hand.As such I bet if you get out there amoungst it at WSID it will remind you what its all about.Haveing a shitload of fun with your car.Mate come out do 3-4 mellow(ish) runs then put it away.You can drive mine for 3-4 runs...i dont give a shit.Acoonamatada(no what that means).

As far as getting all upset over the forums .....see below.!!!!!!!!!1:whip:

Come on Josh ... I have 2 kids ... of course I know what that means (no worries)

Everything you say makes sense, and I haven't made my mind up yet. As for getting upset, it's not really upset, more pissed off (upset sounds like crying in the corner to me) ... and what am I looking at below ???

:cheers:

[Ryzz]

Hope it all sorts itself out mate, just take a deep breath, turn around and get stuck back into it all. If you decide to come out and watch on the day i can give you a lift in my daily driver POS :D

[DaveHAT]

Acoonamatada(no what that means).

As far as getting all upset over the forums .....see below.!!!!!!!!!

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4hmiwrd

Funny ...

The Lion King Josh ... I'm impressed. :)

[Brockfan05]

Real sorry to hear about this Nick, just glad your family is ok. If you dont go to the drag day, you might be more inclined to come on the cruise to Bathurst on the Sat :D I daresay it would be a good opportunity to put some of the pettiness behind you, and bring the family out for a relaxing day, and enjoy your coupe4. Plus I have an alterior motive - after reading about the coupe in GXM, I have just got to see it in the flesh!! Hope the repairs to the GTS go smooth mate, all the best.

Cheers, Brockfan05.

[NickS]

As far as getting all upset over the forums .....see below.!!!!!!!!!

http://video.tinypic.com/player.php?v=4hmiwrd

:lmao: ... this is Stephan, his name is Stephan

Good one Josh ... I'm just going to duck out and grab myself a mugacino of Harden the F*#k Up !!!

:waving:

[seedyrom]

My view.

If no one had heard anything about Nick's car, then suddenly it was on the magazine stands in all its glory, there would be gaping mouths and pure awe, even from the knockers.

Its just that the very detailed build process meant that people with vested interests in seeing it fail (or atleast being a one-eyed supporter for their own choice of vehicle modifier) had 9 months of a great end-result being "rubbed in their faces". The hatred towards the end product (Commzilla) has had a lot of time to fester, and its all coming out.
Now its Nick (or his car) vs the knockers.

No one yells abuse at Eddie Tassone, about his horsepower heroes cars not being a good product, no one see's a mint VL Calais Turbo in a Street Commodores magazine and starts abusing the person or builder .... but Nick's car is copping a pounding for some reason. Even though its gotta easily be one of the most desireable cars in Australia. (Come on ... luxury, performance, style, AWD ... in a coupe body .... just incredible). -- Actually there may be stuff going on behind the curtains in other performance scenes.

I'd love to see the bad boy out there, but then again, not going out there keeps the mystery about Commzilla going. "How quick is it ? ... nobody knows"

I can't tell whether not going out there is playing into their hands, or going to annoy them.



I too am now not wanting to race. I think nerves are getting to me ... and the fact that Dennis will probably carve me up.
I'm not wanting to break anything, but there's been such a build up that I can't sit out. Although I will take it easy.

Has anyone got a spare car they'll lend Nick for a few weeks should something break ?

[RedVYIISS]

Has anyone got a spare car they'll lend Nick for a few weeks should something break ?

Unfortunately... yes
My Nissan Tiida POS..... $35/day from Hertz!!!!!

Nick, don't take anything too seriously, life's too short. Get out and have fun.

(glad nobody was hurt... that's all that matters)

[CarlFST60L]

Nick, you have a G Tech right? So... I guess you already know, or, could VERY easliy find out ET/MPH to within 1% if want to know. :up2sum:

Even 0-100 would allow a very accurate figure on 0-400m, if not i have some stuff that will work it out to within a couple a tenths...

IMHO if the C4T goes better than 12.5 on true every day, NORMAL street rubber and setup, its a very serious monster...

[Ron]

Hi Nick,

My view is about the innuendo going on is for every 10 guys that give it the accolades it deserves , you will get one Di$kwad ,so listen to the 1000 guys and ignore the 100 Di$kwads simple

[BLK 1T]

Nick
Sorry to hear about the GTS, easy fixed I hope. Most important that the missus & kids are unhurt.
Re the C4T Ron is right - but 99% of the admirers probably havent posted (we wouldnt want ole Nick to get a big head now).
Re WSID - Im tempted to agree with you (harden the f#$k up and give the knockers a view of your tailights) but its your call. Having 2 cars off the road would be a bummer.
Phil

[OLS108]

Nick, Sorry to hear about the GTS But at least the Wife and boys are ok.

Even more sorry to hear the Shit that is still Dragging on in LS1 Land, its one thing to be envious of Nick's More then Impressive Garage But its another to be So Jealous you gotta bring a Man down... Poor form

harden Up ya Pussy and Grow a Mustache:whip:

[fatas]

bad news mate give your wife and kids a big hug give the world the big finger:toetap: :headbang:
and if you want to drive a big black car at wsid that weighs close to 2 ton take my barge it only does 13.6 but with you in it may be 13.5 :)

[Kyle]

Actually nick, if you can bare to do it, youre welcome to pilot the 300kw falcon down the 1/4.... i dont mind :) :eyes:

[OLS108]

Nick what about your VY SS ? cant you Race that ?

[BLK 1T]

Nick what about your VY SS ? cant you Race that ?

Trouble is mate, then Nick will have to justify to the naysayers why C4T didnt come - gives them more ammo.
Phil

[highlander_69r]

thats sad news but atleast u all safe , thats the main thing :)

[OLS108]

Trouble is mate, then Nick will have to justify to the naysayers why C4T didnt come - gives them more ammo.
Phil

tell them it Kicked a Rob Bolt and watch the threads start popping up:cry:

but from my point of view ( looking in from the outside ) i Struggle to see why anyone cares ??? i mean i love Nick's coupe and watched the build up thread like a hawk. But i just dont understand why anyone would give two shits as to how long Sonny had Nick's Car or why he went to Sonny in the first place.
it all seems to me like a bunch of people with too much time on their Hands.
Nick when you get sick of them down there, Come up north of the Boarder mate :)
PS our drivers are much better as well, so you dont have to worry about Crazy bitches in Chrysler Voyagers:stick:

[Aeron]

Actually nick, if you can bare to do it, youre welcome to pilot the 300kw falcon down the 1/4.... i dont mind :) :eyes:


I hope you have that cash for a new clutch Kyle. You'd need it :D

[lautray]

Good to hear the Buffster & the boys fine (Tell Lachie I shaved my head... again ;)).

And fwiw, stuff all naysayers. Give 'em a cucumber!

You can crew for Team Pumpkin while I crew for Team Red :).

[SSUte01]

I feel for you, Nick. Real shame about such a beautiful car, I think I would cry but importantly everyone is fine. As mentioned sounds like a perfect opportunity for an improvement.

Re the naysayers........f*ck them. I am not aware of the issues but where ever there is money involved and lets face it that's what the whole performance scene is about for many (not all)......money. If it's not money for these dildoes it's jealousy and it lets spineless halfwits feel better about themselves to try and push someone else down. Reality is they only bring the average down, if everyone helped each other this scene would be shedloads more fun and prductive. End sook :)

For you (and some of us), at least, it's about fun. Do whatever YOU wanna do, who gives a flying shit what anyone else thinks.

It would be nice to meet you (properly) on Sunday at the very least.

Hope Tuesday is better (I knew there was a reason I hated Mondays)

Luke

[NickS]

Here's a few pics ...

Excuse the brake dust, we did about 650 kms over the weekend, man these brakes shed some dust ... wheels where spotless when we left.

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC05101.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC05098.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC05100.JPG

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/500/DSC05097.JPG

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[RedVYIISS]

for what it could have been.... she's gotten off very lightly.

[NickS]

for what it could have been.... she's gotten off very lightly.

True ... but the first little mark shits me big time ... this was the first "little" mark !!!

Speaking with the repairer this afternoon, to do the job properly they need to respray front guard, bonnet, front bumper, A pillar and possibly the front door ... not sure if he said that one.

I said ... can the wheels be fixed (the left one copped some gutter rash), he said ... screw that, it's a brand new car, they can buy 2 new ones.

:D

On the other matter ... I have been informed by the Great Pumpkin that a no show by the C4T will result in months and months of ...

Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad

Plus numerous others have told me to harden the f*#k up ... maybe I will just run the quarter with one hand on the wheel and one finger out the roof.

:flip2: :nana: :eyes:

[fatas]

thats the sprit mate 1 hand on the wheel and the other in the air :nuts: :nana: :flip2: truck em
did you say you need someone to wipe your feet before you get in the c4t ?:bow: pick me :bow: :yep:

[Kyle]

Oh yeah nick, great call, thats sig worthy for sure :D:D:D

[bok1]

Nick glad to hear the boss is okay as well as the kid's.The car will be returned like it just came out of the showroom.Regarding the other matter of the c4,you own the car and they don't do whatever you want whenever you want and have fun in the car.this is what it was built for.I watched you go at wakefield on the trackchat day out and it was awsome.


Phil

[DaveHAT]

On the other matter ... I have been informed by the Great Pumpkin that a no show by the C4T will result in months and months of ...

Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad
Can we have a pool Dad

Plus numerous others have told me to harden the f*#k up ... maybe I will just run the quarter with one hand on the wheel and one finger out the roof.

:flip2: :nana: :eyes:

:lmao: :thumbs: :bravo: :lmao:

My comments were in reference to a general no show but your version is much better ... :bravo:

All those in favour of the finger out the roof technique ... say "I"

Now let us celebrate this new arrangement with the adding of chocolate to milk.... :beer:

[aussie372]

:lmao: :thumbs: :bravo: :lmao:

My comments were in reference to a general no show but your version is much better ... :bravo:

All those in favour of the finger out the roof technique ... say "I"

Now let us celebrate this new arrangement with the adding of chocolate to milk.... :beer:

Idamm minimum character requirement


As others have said Nick it is your car to do with what YOU want to do .. Stuff the whingers ,
cheers mark

[Elite SS]

Always issues mate ... I have just had enough of it, I can't play with a car without being dragged into the middle of all the usual bullshit. I can't drive the car without it being analysed and picked to pieces and apparently many think I'm not even free to choose who ever the hell I want to choose to work on the car.

It's the same old crap and I really shouldn't be bringing it up here, the whole point of this site was to escape all of that. The basic point is that I'm not having fun and I don't want run at WSID with who knows how people just waiting for something to go wrong. I couldn't give a toss about the quarter mile and only signed up for a bit of fun ... if it isn't going to be fun, what's the point ???

Anyway ... I shouldn't be complaining, I have no right to feel sorry for myself. One way or the other I will be there, just unlikely that I will run at this stage. The car can be fixed and everyone is fine ... that's really all that matters.



Cheer up mate...Everyones OK...the car can be repaired...I'm suprised that you care on what people think...I know it's dissapointing sometimes, but who gives a shit, you have some of the nicest cars in the country..and who ever can't appreciate what youv'e accomplished...STUFF them... you do it to enjoy your self and we get the pleasure of looking at the work in progress....

Cheers

Goran

[RedVYIISS]

I

think that's the biggest available! I look forward to meeting up with you blokes on Sunday.

You newy guys gunna pick me up on the way down?

[Febs]

maybe I will just run the quarter with one hand on the wheel and one finger out the roof.

:yep: :yep: :yep:
Best idea yet. :)

Sorry to hear about the GTS, but as you know the important thing is that nobody got hurt. :) Hope you get it back spic and span. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

[DaveHAT]

I

think that's the biggest available! I look forward to meeting up with you blokes on Sunday.

You newy guys gunna pick me up on the way down?

So that makes 3 I's ... which means motion carried ... finger out the roof it is Nick. :bravo: :woot:

Bomi, just make sure the video is ready for this one. Youtube won't know what's going on. :eyes: :lmao:

Re: Newy guys ... I will already be in Sydney Al, but the opening batsman for team pumpkin one Mr SSUte01 is making the trek on Sunday am and I suspect would be in agreeance to a meet along the way. Tigs and handbrake, Bomi (I think), myself AND OF COURSE NICK can probably meet up with you guys as you come off the end of the F3 onto P/Hills Rd.

Lets all just make sure we get to Ryzz's insanely early meet point on time ! :stick:

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

Nick,

Sorry to hear bout the GTS ,though most importantly glad buffy and the kids were oki,Nick ur welcome to bring the coupe out on the day and i,ll support you to the last drop,i am just as sick of these knockers as you are,to be honest i have had a gutfull and choose to ignore these morons,thats wat they are jealous morons,wat ever ur decision may be nick i,ll be out there on the day ready to support ur vehicle if you decide to run it.

regards sonny

[fatas]

that a boy sonny you are the man :bow:
hey nick as per the times i put down for the coupe i hope you are going a bit too quick for the 1 finger salute to the knockers but at least we knoe you will stop at the end of the track.:)
can we get a team coupe 4 t polo shirt done quick would be funny to see 20 or so members of your camp all dressed up to show suport.
black polo silver and red COUPE 4 T GAME OVER

[Hazza]

Crap... why do stupid people have to do stupid things and take the shine off someones new car..:headbang: bloody shits me and it's not even my car. Anyway damage isn't too bad, couple new panels and paint and it'll be as good as new!

With regards to C4T, jealousy is a curse but a part of life. Just enjoy your strip outing no matter what happens or what is said. Life is too short to worry about these people. :)

[seedyrom]

http://upload.cainer.net//uploads/I.jpg

[235rwkw]

nothing worse than a new car getting hit. Sorry to hear, at least it minor.

The ls1 background crap it will never go away with sponsors and money involved.

[mad_HAT]

Hey Nick, sorry to hear about the GTS mate. As everyone has said already, so long as Buffy and the boys werent injured, however it still doesnt take away there are a lot of drivers out there that are just ficked in the head, and have no idea!!! :headbang:

In regard to the C4T, it would be great if you can do a couple of runs, then park it, with bonnet firmly down. Its just ridiculous that you should even be put in the position to feel they way you do. Your car, your choices, your dream, everyone else fuck off if they dont like, after all, its yours not theirs!!

I hope you take it mate, after all, you built it to have some fun in.

Cheers

Oh, and I

[SSUte01]

I

think that's the biggest available! I look forward to meeting up with you blokes on Sunday.

You newy guys gunna pick me up on the way down?

No.1 I

No.2 Al, If your interested I will meet at a place of your choosing AFAIK I'm the only person form up this way making the journey at such an un-sir like hour. Mobile is 0417 363 875. Dunno exactly where you reckon but if you give me a time and place and I am familiar with it, I'll do my darndest to get there.

Choice.

Luke

[aussie372]

No.1 I

No.2 Al, If your interested I will meet at a place of your choosing AFAIK I'm the only person form up this way making the journey at such an un-sir like hour. Mobile is 0417 363 875. Dunno exactly where you reckon but if you give me a time and place and I am familiar with it, I'll do my darndest to get there.

Choice.

Luke

Luke i am leaving wallsend area at about 0530 , if you want meet up my number is 0411 444 077
mark

[SSUte01]

Luke i am leaving wallsend area at about 0530 , if you want meet up my number is 0411 444 077
mark

Sure will that get us there in time??

Where to meet, I will join the F3 at Beresfield from Raymo if you can recommend a place, perhaps where ever you will join up. How is the machine going??

[NickS]

Guys ... my place is 30 seconds from the F3 intersection with Pennant Hills Rd, I think Scat, Bomi & Dave are meeting at my joint and we need to be at Eastern Creek by 7:30. Meet at my place at 7 am or shortly after ??? Hook up with Mark, Al & Luke on Pennant Hills Road ??? 7 car convoy out to the Shell at EC ...

Thoughts ???

[BOMI]

Sounds like a plan mate :thumbs:

See you all there!!

Troy :)

[nirvana]

sorry about the car nick its never nice seeing someones pride and joy damaged but as you know the most important thing is your wife and kids are fine.
as for the shit about your car don't waste your energy thinking about it and as for racing it or not make that decision on what YOU want to do screw what other people think.
true friends and car enthusiest will not judge you whichever way you wish to go.


and seedy if you don't feel like racing anymore its ok mate no pressure from me. :)


p.s. seedy,
i always knew you would finaly come to your sences and realise you had no chance. :stick:

[RedVYIISS]

I'll organise something with Luke & Mark and pick them up at the Gosford exit.

I'll be the red thing smokin' em on the F3 'on ramp'..... that's my cigies of course!!!! :up2sum:

[DaveHAT]

Guys ... my place is 30 seconds from the F3 intersection with Pennant Hills Rd, I think Scat, Bomi & Dave are meeting at my joint and we need to be at Eastern Creek by 7:30. Meet at my place at 7 am or shortly after ??? Hook up with Mark, Al & Luke on Pennant Hills Road ??? 7 car convoy out to the Shell at EC ...

Thoughts ???

:thumbs: :bravo: :woot: :werd: :yep:

[SSUte01]

Guys ... my place is 30 seconds from the F3 intersection with Pennant Hills Rd, I think Scat, Bomi & Dave are meeting at my joint and we need to be at Eastern Creek by 7:30. Meet at my place at 7 am or shortly after ??? Hook up with Mark, Al & Luke on Pennant Hills Road ??? 7 car convoy out to the Shell at EC ...

Thoughts ???

I'll organise something with Luke & Mark and pick them up at the Gosford exit.

I'll be the red thing smokin' em on the F3 'on ramp'..... that's my cigies of course!!!! :up2sum:

Deal, I'll it like a snowball lol - Got Marks number I'll be in vicinity of Newcastle Link rd on ramp ~0545, should be at Gosford on ramp by ~0620 (does that sound right Al) and call Dave as I approach the end of the F3 for the final clearance into Pennant Hills rd at 0700.

How are those timings sounding Mark, Al or Dave???

[aussie372]

Deal, I'll it like a snowball lol - Got Marks number I'll be in vicinity of Newcastle Link rd on ramp ~0545, should be at Gosford on ramp by ~0620 (does that sound right Al) and call Dave as I approach the end of the F3 for the final clearance into Pennant Hills rd at 0700.

How are those timings sounding Mark, Al or Dave???

yeh sounds good luke , i will call you when approaching the link road on ramp .. See the rest of the guys at the end of the F3 .
cheers mark

[drewbytes]

The GTS damaged :cry: I know exactly what you're feeling Nick, had exactly the same thing with the wagon since I first went to Sonny to have the 427 tuned. When I went to run the 427 at WSID and the diff broke on the line 1st pass, people from another workshop were at the line laughing.

The drag racing nuts give me the shits, oh if your car has 370 rwkw it should run an easy 10.2 @ 135 mph (or whatever) or it's shit and you wasted your money and your workshop is crap. I copped a lot of flak last night in a certain bolt-on in the 11's thread on the LS1 forum for telling it like it is :) Really, who gives a frig what time it runs? It's supposed to be fun, and that's what private days are for.

[NickS]

The GTS damaged :cry: I know exactly what you're feeling Nick, had exactly the same thing with the wagon since I first went to Sonny to have the 427 tuned. When I went to run the 427 at WSID and the diff broke on the line 1st pass, people from another workshop were at the line laughing.

The drag racing nuts give me the shits, oh if your car has 370 rwkw it should run an easy 10.2 @ 135 mph (or whatever) or it's shit and you wasted your money and your workshop is crap. I copped a lot of flak last night in a certain bolt-on in the 11's thread on the LS1 forum for telling it like it is :) Really, who gives a frig what time it runs? It's supposed to be fun, and that's what private days are for.

Hey Drew,

Welcome to TrackChat !!!

I know what you mean, just because you go to the drag strip occasionally (this Sunday will be my 2nd time ... ever) doesn't mean you give a toss what time you run. 1/4 mile times weren't even considered or thought of when the Coupe was with Sonny, it's not a drag car, pure and simple.

Anyway ... why don't you start a thread on the wagon, you can tell us all what is happening with it ATM ??? :up2sum:

:cheers:

[RedVYIISS]

It's easy to tell the LS1 Nationals are coming up, the shitfights on LS1 have already started.... the Nats will distract them for awhile.

The Russo boys are taking the GTS down there, that'll cause quite a stir as I suspect it'll run sub 10 seconds looking at the development that's been happening. Most of the loudest of the mouths from down south know nothing about this car.

[lautray]

It's The Russo boys are taking the GTS down there, that'll cause quite a stir as I suspect it'll run sub 10 seconds looking at the development that's been happening. Most of the loudest of the mouths from down south know nothing about this car.
They will afterwards ;).

[drewbytes]

Hey Drew,

Welcome to TrackChat !!!

Anyway ... why don't you start a thread on the wagon, you can tell us all what is happening with it ATM ??? :up2sum:

I will Nick as soon as Sonny pulls his finger out and sends me some more pics :)

[scat2k3]

I will Nick as soon as Sonny pulls his finger out and sends me some more pics :)

Hi Drew, welcome mate.

Chris (my eldest son and Sonny's new apprentice) got a new digi cam for Christmas and yesterday got delivery of a 1gb memory card for it. He has taken it in to work today so I reckon there is a fair chance of a "few" photos real soon.

Cheers,

Scott

[OLS108]

It's easy to tell the LS1 Nationals are coming up, the shitfights on LS1 have already started.... the Nats will distract them for awhile.

The Russo boys are taking the GTS down there, that'll cause quite a stir as I suspect it'll run sub 10 seconds looking at the development that's been happening. Most of the loudest of the mouths from down south know nothing about this car.

speaking of the Nats, I will be heading down for the weekend.
Hope to meet a few of ya

[Hethro87]

Hi Nick.

Sorry to hear about your car. But as everyone has said cars are able to be repaired, but humans arent. The lady made a honest mistake that anyone could have made, the insurance process will do the rest.

As far as the whole LS1 thing goes (I have nfi what is wrong but no doubt ill hear soon) but i know after Bomi's expereince that you dont take shit from them. However that doesnt mean that you have to stick it to them by taking your Coupe out there to prove a point, if you feel bad at the moment about taking it out do NOT take it out, ive made wrong decisions with my mind when my gut told me otherwise.

Seriously though, i cant believe people get so bitchy about cars and events i think there are better things to worry about in life rather than what car is doing what etc....

I think we should all buy ricers - both jap forums i were on were nothing but praise and respect for all users, regardless of ride, age and mechanical expertise. There was no bitching about anything what so ever!

Regards

Hethro :)

[10sec_rx7]

Guys ... my place is 30 seconds from the F3 intersection with Pennant Hills Rd, I think Scat, Bomi & Dave are meeting at my joint and we need to be at Eastern Creek by 7:30. Meet at my place at 7 am or shortly after ??? Hook up with Mark, Al & Luke on Pennant Hills Road ??? 7 car convoy out to the Shell at EC ...

Thoughts ???

will meet you on the M7 guys!!

we have 5 or 6 of us leaving the shop about quater past 7, will be getting on at Norwest at about 7:20!

[DaveHAT]

speaking of the Nats, I will be heading down for the weekend.
Hope to meet a few of ya

Dave,

Sounds great and there once was a time when I would have considered it but given the amount of chest beating and carryon about "who's WANG is bigger and better than who's" as well as "what constitutes a dick and what doesn't" ... I honestly don't think it paints a very good picture or promotes the event in any way that would make me want to drive all that way.

Maybe all the carryon is just part of the experience? :confused:

Kudos to the 10 or so QLD gents contemplating the drive to attend, shows real commitment.

Good luck to all attendee's esp the Russo boys, be good to see some socks get shoved in some mouths that sorely deserve it. :werd:
Not quite sure why that related to Nick's GTS being aero modified ... sorry back O/T.

:)

EDIT: Welcome drew, good to have you hear. All of what you said sounds mighty fine, too much BS enters into things at times and the fun is just a casualty. Sad really.

[BOMI]

Deal, I'll it like a snowball lol - Got Marks number I'll be in vicinity of Newcastle Link rd on ramp ~0545, should be at Gosford on ramp by ~0620 (does that sound right Al) and call Dave as I approach the end of the F3 for the final clearance into Pennant Hills rd at 0700.

How are those timings sounding Mark, Al or Dave???

Luke that sounded like you were ast work when you wrote that :lmao:

"Pumkin 01 you are cleared for ingress on Pennant hills Rd"......"Over"

[`redoctober]

There'll always be dickheads, and those are the jealous ones. Good to hear everyones alright Nick :)

PS- I think I'll be hanging around here more now, LS1 is just too serious.

[DaveHAT]

PS- I think I'll be hanging around here more now, LS1 is just too serious.

True enough Rob but I prefer to think that is a small but very noisy minority that tend to stuff LS1 up.

A case of opinions are like arseholes with the flipside that some arseholes also have opinions... :up2sum:

As an asshole ... I say the above comment with some authority....

[SSUte01]

Luke that sounded like you were ast work when you wrote that :lmao:

"Pumkin 01 you are cleared for ingress on Pennant hills Rd"......"Over"

We dont say 'over' over.

You crack me up.

Roger, copy your WILCO, CANTCO, fetch sunray and patch me through to, wait.........., wait..................more to follow, over, patch me through to Donkey Kong and Mario stat, victor charlie polly woffle doodle, ten four, yee ha, rubber duckie out.

BTW Troy I see you have made a few posts since yesterday, I will be up for a while sifting through them lol


Sorry to get a little off topic - see you guys on the road, getting excited now, quick question what are the plod usually like that early in the morning I mean is 113ish allowable or do I keep the eyes firmly fixed to the speedo vice the road

[aussie372]

Luke i usually have the cruise set on 115 and have gone past many coppers on the f3 and (touching wood ) have never had a problem ..
cheers mark

[NickS]

Luke i usually have the cruise set on 115 and have gone past many coppers on the f3 and (touching wood ) have never had a problem ..
cheers mark

I usually set on 118 and have driven straight past them many times ... but I take no responsibility for any tickets :stick:

I reckon you are 100% safe at 115 ... allowing for the speedo error that every car has you are probably only doing 111 or 112 anyway.

Another view I have taken on occasion is that you loose the same number of points at 130 as you do at 111 ... so fug it, I'm doing 130. I probably wouldn't recommend this method though.

:D

[RedVYIISS]

been travelling the F3 twice a day for the last twelve years... cruise set on 15 k's over.... never been pinched and I've passed MANY of our friends in blue. I obviously slow down a tad when I see them, and the ones on the side of the road.... well I know every spot that's ever been used, so I see them before they 'see' me.

I'll be at the Gosford 'on ramp' at 6:20.... phone number 0418 464 650