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Old 05-07-2008, 10:44 AM   #1
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hey guys and gals,
one thing i have to say since joining the XR community is for the most part getting a wave or two from fellow XR drivers. ive only had the ute going on a week now and its been pretty good to say the least.
This morning on my way to work i got over taken by a copper in a XR6, he actually slowed down beside me, gave me a wave and speed off!
werid but great.
Nice to know there are actually people take pride in not only their ride but have the decencies to say g'day.

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Old 05-07-2008, 11:00 AM   #2
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Yeah its a good feeling, good to see your enjoying your new ride.
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Old 05-07-2008, 12:00 PM   #3
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I don't think that's ever happened to me in either of my AUs.

Then of course, neither are XRs, that might explain it! LOL!

It's great that you're enjoying the car. Good one!

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Old 05-07-2008, 01:13 PM   #4
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I don't think that's ever happened to me in either of my AUs.

Then of course, neither are XRs, that might explain it! LOL!

It's great that you're enjoying the car. Good one!

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thanks, you might have to slap some XR badges on then??lol!

i guess the point im making it seems its abit more of a tight knit group than say other types of car makes. im going to have to come along to one of the cruize meets ive seen posted on the forum, even though the ute isnt done up to much.
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Old 05-07-2008, 01:41 PM   #5
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I don't think that's ever happened to me in either of my AUs.

Then of course, neither are XRs, that might explain it! LOL!

It's great that you're enjoying the car. Good one!

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Go FASTER GK maybe then they will wave at you (to pull over) :
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Old 05-07-2008, 01:47 PM   #6
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Go FASTER GK maybe then they will wave at you (to pull over) :
then wave back and see what happens
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:42 PM   #7
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as long as you dont flip them the "bird" while your at it!
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Old 05-07-2008, 06:26 PM   #8
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then wave back and see what happens
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as long as you dont flip them the "bird" while your at it!
A bunch of comedians aren't you all! LOL!

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Old 05-07-2008, 06:29 PM   #9
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Hmm thats odd. To me it seems that if you aren't driving a B-Series, then you don't get noticed at all. Which isn't a bad thing I guess...
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I thought all HP cars were XR8's not 6's!
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I thought all HP cars were XR8's not 6's!
Turbo 6's now mate, the VE's are still 8's
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Ah. Good to see Mr Rudd is saving our taxpaying dollars

Although I would'nt want to buy a second hand (turbo) HP car !!
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:29 PM   #13
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Hmm thats odd. To me it seems that if you aren't driving a B-Series, then you don't get noticed at all. Which isn't a bad thing I guess...
Nice thought Peuty!

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