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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 29 October 2004 09:37
 
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Get either a Uniden or GME branded radio, dont buy a cheap brand ie Digitalk, Digimax, or anything that has digi or maxi in the name LOL.
Ive got a 1 watt uniden, not the most powerful model but it was reasonably priced. Make sure u also bring plenty of batteries. If u have a rechargeable unit, make sure u still bring some alkaline batteries, just incase it goes flat and u dont have a chance to recharge.
Personally i wouldnt recommend a 1/2 watt unit, go for something with at least 1watt, or the new uniden .7 watt units. Spending extra to get the 2 watt model is a good idea if u want better range, but this will cost around $150 per unit.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 29 October 2004 09:40
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I can drive des' car, as ill be bringing my cousin in my car.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 29 October 2004 23:15
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Garth, im thinking we definately need to book the rooms. Just follow the BOOK NOW link in the first post. But hold back another week so you/everyone else can sort out room groupings.
Turning up with 20people on the night there is a definate chance someone will be bedless, so booking is a must.
Good news! 2 more sprinters have joined the convoy.. reffer to first post.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 00:02
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| AE86slut wrote on Fri, 29 October 2004 19:08 |
| bathurst-91 wrote on Fri, 29 October 2004 17:53 |
Ok. Im putting out the call!
Anyone that comes down from QUEENSLAND! and joins our little convoy will be treated to 'all they can drink' in beer... 
Itd be good if this convoy numbered 20. Thats our target, everybody get to work converting people to convoy
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w0rd.... Free beers!!! I'll donate to that cause.
Andrew, I was looking at a few CB's the other day in town. Did you want to maybe go halves? You're in Neutral Bay right? I'm in Berry St Nth Syd, so it would be easy to hook up. I'll have a closer look on Monday and let you know specs if you want.
And Des, you can leave your keys with me when you fly back 
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Neutral Bay? Nup.. nowhere near it. Ok tell you what. I have a large dick smith place near me... Ill go check out what they have and some prices and get back to you, do the same and we'll find the best deal... But im actually comtemplating getting an expensive one... hmm I'll see I guess.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 01:51
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Why go to dick smiths when u can just ask me? lol and i posted a bit of info just a couple posts up
if u get any more questions just pm me
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 01:54
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| Arch wrote on Sat, 30 October 2004 11:51 |
Why go to dick smiths when u can just ask me? lol and i posted a bit of info just a couple posts up
if u get any more questions just pm me
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I saw a couple of Uniden's that look the goods. They are about $160. 2 Watts/5km line-of-site range should do the job!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 02:29
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Just got back from dick smiths.. And I got mine. heh.
There were the 2watts for $160... mine was $80 (1watt uniden)
and they had mine in a pack of 2.. but it came with only 1 charger and 1xac so no point in splitting it with someone.. And then there was the units below mine that were $60 for 2 but not as powerful. But those look to be the go for everyone who doesnt want to spend big.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 03:28
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good stuff ppl
its worth spending the extra to get teh 1 watt, those 1/2 watt units arent that good in the hills. Bathurt which batteries did u get? id suggest getting one of the dick smith 30x AAA packs, they are $20 but u will be able to run the radio for aaages.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 03:38
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| Arch wrote on Sat, 30 October 2004 13:28 |
good stuff ppl
its worth spending the extra to get teh 1 watt, those 1/2 watt units arent that good in the hills. Bathurt which batteries did u get? id suggest getting one of the dick smith 30x AAA packs, they are $20 but u will be able to run the radio for aaages.
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Thats funny, Thats exactly what the guy said. "getting the 1watt is worth it especially when driving mountains" (I told him me and mates were heading to melbourne). He then also gave me a tip to stay off the roads tonite as his r32 got defected/towed last night. Apparently theres a crackdown this weekend. lol but anyway thanks for the tip on the battery pack. I'll pick that up... (havnt gotten any yet)
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sat, 30 October 2004 04:11
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Exactly what he said? funny... now mebbe its becoming obvious where i work LOL 
im running into some problems with getting my car off defect, but it should be on the road just before melbourne comes along, thank gawd.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Sun, 31 October 2004 22:38
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guys, there has been yet another change of plans for me:
put me down as 'possibly' atm, there has been yet more bad timing, and it's all working pretty bad in my favour.
BUT trust me i'm doing my best efforts to organise my attendance
AND NO!!!! i'm bringing my keys with me  
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 01 November 2004 01:04
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You've gots to come! Me wants to see your car!!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 01 November 2004 08:42
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What's up des.. anything we can do?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 01 November 2004 10:04
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well apart from the woman's Xmas party, i've got another one on the Sat night (close friends) and possibly MY work one. But the other issue is loss of licence, i'm left with only a few points so if i step outta line, i'm out for 3 months or good behaviour for a year
me thinks of getting a bike 
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 01 November 2004 10:12
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lol Des, at least you have SOME points, im losing my lisence on the 2nd of December, yes the 2nd, before the cruise down to Melb, so if my car is ready (crosses fingers) I will have to fill out the court option on the letter they send you, go down to Melb, then come back and pay the fine that has caused me to lose my license, and then write them a letter saying i dont want to go to court, im guilty, ive paid the fine, case closed. theres no way i would actually front up at court, the judge would laugh his arse off at me, its just a time waster so i could come to Melb seeing as those cunts at the RTA cancelled my license only a week before we leave lol.
bit of a predicament, but hey hopefully it works out. 
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 01 November 2004 10:34
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haha geez dude, what you get done for? u on ur P's?
i've been on my fulls for about 2 years and i've lost 9 points in the last 6 months  i guess my plates have cursed me 
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 02 November 2004 05:26
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yeah at the moment it looks as though i will be there with bells on, just waiting on IF i have to fly back here and there.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 03 November 2004 02:40
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| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 02 November 2004 16:26 |
yeah at the moment it looks as though i will be there with bells on, just waiting on IF i have to fly back here and there.
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And a pink ribbon????
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
So cute Dessy.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 03 November 2004 02:44
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haha
well it's not a matter of just being a Xmas party etc, just promises i've made beforehand, and the level of importance of the people i have made them to. They all understand, but i'm just waiting on a few things to confirm my particapation, and if i have to fly here and there.
but all is looking pretty good ATM.
on a site note, i just came back from lunch and completely owned a 250cc bike LOL he didn't know what hit him
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 03 November 2004 02:49
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| AE86slut wrote on Wed, 03 November 2004 13:40 |
| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 02 November 2004 16:26 |
yeah at the moment it looks as though i will be there with bells on, just waiting on IF i have to fly back here and there.
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And a pink ribbon????
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
So cute Dessy.
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Hello kitty styale
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 03 November 2004 02:51
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Indeed....
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Thu, 04 November 2004 19:14
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This is a shout out to all 4AC's that there is definately room for youse. Come along!
Not long now.. Oh it seems the Melbourne fella's have found an alternate route to The Great Ocean Road for us to visit whilst down there check out the other thread if youse havent already
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 05 November 2004 01:26
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put me down as a maybe!
my car comes back next week, so i'll see
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 05 November 2004 01:41
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Hi Guy's
Well I have this Place Just a Round the Corner From that Make Badges So Went in the other Day Just to see what they made
I Can Get A badge made Up Ether (EA86 OR SPRINTER)Price Not Over $10
Still Working Out The Design Have I Got Any Takers
The More People Buy One the Cheaper I can Get Them to You
As For The Convoy I Was Going To Get The RED BITCH Transported Down For the Week End that Fell throught As I Have to Work On the Sunday I Can't Get out of It
But I'll Try And at P6 on Friday If It's not Raining
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 05 November 2004 01:47
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*squints eyes* took me awhile to read that post buddy!
what badge are we exactly talking about?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Fri, 05 November 2004 02:21
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I'd love an EA86 badge!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 08 November 2004 01:31
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So we're almost exactly 1month away. No one has suggested any preffered room groupings.. Should I just be pulling them out of a hat or something... because we need to get those rooms booked within this week.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 08 November 2004 06:01
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If my missus comes, she (being a female) will want privacy, so I guess we will organise a room for ourselves.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 08 November 2004 20:33
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get off your arse kids... us SA boys are all organised
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Mon, 08 November 2004 22:26
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ok lads, i'm DEFINATELY coming now...Stamped and sealed.
putting in my annual leave today and gettiny my car sorted til then.
Rooms?
Well in my situation, i'm still unsure of my missus, if she will be coming or not, but if that is the case then a room for us will be booked. But at this stage, i'm assuming she won't be with me so i'll just share with 2 others if so.
I gotta find out if 'AE86Boy' will be coming with his missus or not, and 'J-AE86' same deal, but if it is just them i'll most prolly be in the same hut as them both.
I think this is the week where we have to get the ball rolling and have definate answers
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 01:04
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Good stuff des 
Roll on the 10th
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 02:44
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Good shit slaver!
Well boys i have just booked a room for 3 people under my name at the Airport F1 hotel, as i currently have no-one coming down with me there are two spots in my room available to interested parties,
Cheers,
Michael
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 03:13
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*update* looks like i'll be the solo rider in my car.
We'll have to really get this part organised as we don't wanna rock up and have no place to stay. So how bout we get bookings in by the end of this week? - I mean, names won't be too crucial at this point, but the amount of rooms will.
So, so far it is:
Me, (possible) AE86Boy, (possible) J-AE86.
AE86slut, Sheryl.
UUP-46X, ________, _________.
Jezza, have you booked yet?
Bathurst-91, how's your room situation? you taking anyone in ur car?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 03:27
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Cool, Des im not 100% sure yet, I might be bringing a mate in the passenger seat. Might not be... I will find out asap.
Ok, ill keep the room info updated on what people post.
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 05:22
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| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 14:13 |
Jezza, have you booked yet?
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No, coz I can't get a fucking definate "yes I'm coming" or "No, you just go with the guys" answer and I'm ripping my hair out!!!
Chicks!!! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 05:27
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ha ha...
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 05:29
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 16:22 |
| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 14:13 |
Jezza, have you booked yet?
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No, coz I can't get a fucking definate "yes I'm coming" or "No, you just go with the guys" answer and I'm ripping my hair out!!!
Chicks!!! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Step up to the plate & be the boss! Be all you can be!!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 05:32
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| UUP-46X wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 16:29 |
Step up to the plate & be the boss! Be all you can be!!
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bwahahaha.... Classic.
I think I may have to lay down the law.... Is ANYONE bringing their missus? If I'm the only one, then there's 2 words regarding me bringing mine:
Fuck that.... (I aint babysitting for the whole biggest goddam hachi roku meet in Aus!)
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 06:01
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| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 16:22 |
| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 14:13 |
Jezza, have you booked yet?
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No, coz I can't get a fucking definate "yes I'm coming" or "No, you just go with the guys" answer and I'm ripping my hair out!!!
Chicks!!! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Just hit her with the question as often as possible, worked for me
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 07:17
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My GF will be coming, but I odnt know what effect that will have on you sydney siders
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 08:30
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| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 17:01 |
| AE86slut wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 16:22 |
| ae86slaver wrote on Tue, 09 November 2004 14:13 |
Jezza, have you booked yet?
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No, coz I can't get a fucking definate "yes I'm coming" or "No, you just go with the guys" answer and I'm ripping my hair out!!!
Chicks!!! AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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Just hit her with the question as often as possible, worked for me
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What you mean it helped her make the decision not to come?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 10:57
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nah i meant it helped her to make a decision!
she wanted to come but work situations etc, but if i didn't remind her she would've just forgotten about it
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 23:01
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Hey guys
I have just organised my holidays and will be down for sure . I will be staying with family while i'm down there. Only new here so will be good to meet you all. Just have to organise money.. I think i'm the only Brisbane guy so far
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 23:16
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thats awesome mate, you are most welcome!
are you driving down from brissie and cruising with us? Where bouts you staying in Melbourne?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 23:42
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yeah, will be driving down from Brisbane earlier in the week because i have family in sydney as well, then will be cruising down with you guys and staying with more family in Hawthorn. Oh, I have an AE86 with a GZE in it, so it will be good to give it a long run. Hopefully it makes it
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Tue, 09 November 2004 23:59
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yay! a GZE brother
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 00:11
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Ok, Shezza's coming. Gonna have to get her to practise some driving in the boro-mobile beforehand so she can co-drive!
I will book a room for her and myself and possibly my mate James.
And a FUCKING BIG thankyou to Andrew for taking on the organising of this! Highly appreciated man!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 00:17
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| AE86slut wrote on Wed, 10 November 2004 11:11 |
And a FUCKING BIG thankyou to Andrew for taking on the organising of this! Highly appreciated man!
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fo shizzle!!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 00:18
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yes, indeed!! thanks Andy
Now it's up to all of us main ae86ers to make sure everything runs smoothly, and have as many hachis travelling down together as possible
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 00:57
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3 Week!  My only stress is the fact that my car isn't even on the road! Bits & pieces from the conversion are taking longer then expected, i've still got the I/C to finish off & some electrics, then get it engineered, insured, alarm with cental locking & then get the sterio in! Shit i'm going to be busy!
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 01:24
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well if you need a hand on the previous weekend we are all here
shit aye, its 3 weeks away, we really need to get the room situation sorted. oh that reminds me, what are the $$$ rates ???? do they charge just by rooms? or by how many ppl in them?
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 01:28
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Cheers man!
They charge per room per nite, at the airport F1 it's $69 a nite so for 3 nights it costs $207,
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 01:48
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By 3weeks I ofcourse meant 4weeks
TYPO
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Re: AE86 Sydney -> Melbourne convoy official info/thread
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Wed, 10 November 2004 02:07
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| UUP-46X wrote on Wed, 10 November 2004 11:57 |
3 Week! My only stress is the fact that my car isn't even on the road! Bits & pieces from the conversion are taking longer then expected, i've still got the I/C to finish off & some electrics, then get it engineered, insured, alarm with cental locking & then get the sterio in! Shit i'm going to be busy!
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Anything I can do, you just let me know.
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