Springnats '06 This Weekend

sphell · 22-11-2006, 11:40 PM

Hey guys, we have a car seat free if anyone wants to come along to the Shepparton Springnats this weekend. It's myself (Doug), Dansedgli (Dan) and Kenaz (Ash) going. We are taking up Ash's mum's VS Commodore because it's least likely to receive a defect.

We are leaving Friday just after lunch so you'd have to be ready by 1:30-2pm. We are camping at Victoria Lakes Caravan Park in Shepparton. I think it was $25 pp/night last year.

We will probably meet up with some other members up there and Sunny and Tiga_EL will be coming up Saturday.

Edit: Johnny what happened to u this year? U definately not comin?

**Sorted** · 22-11-2006, 11:46 PM

We will race you up - we are staying at ParkLake

Weather Forecast as at 22/11/2006:-

Shepparton
Tonight and Thursday
Fine. A sunny day. Light to moderate southwest wind.
Min 11 Max 28
Precis: Fine.

Friday Fine. Min 8 Max 32
Saturday Fine. Min 12 Max 34
Sunday Fine. Min 12 Max 35

EFFalcon · 22-11-2006, 11:47 PM

nah guys, i'm out this year.
sorry :/

was awesome last year too!

sphell · 22-11-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

We will race you up - we are staying at ParkLake

Weather Forecast as at 22/11/2006:-

Shepparton
Tonight and Thursday
Fine. A sunny day. Light to moderate southwest wind.
Min 11 Max 28
Precis: Fine.

Friday Fine. Min 8 Max 32
Saturday Fine. Min 12 Max 34
Sunday Fine. Min 12 Max 35

"ohhhh la-de-daa" LOL :P

our accommodation is not as flashy as that but who said we'll be sleeping! ;) Looks like it's gonna be a hot one....might have to pack 2 Eskys.

**Sorted** · 22-11-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sphell

"ohhhh la-de-daa" LOL :P

our accommodation is not as flashy as that but who said we'll be sleeping! ;) Looks like it's gonna be a hot one....might have to pack 2 Eskys.

Well I have this extra cash lying around as some one hasn't got back to me about perspex :newangel:

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sphell · 22-11-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Well I have this extra cash lying around as some one hasn't got back to me about perspex :newangel:

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: sorry bout that, I have a terrible memory! I'll write it down right now :P

**Sorted** · 23-11-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sphell

Hey guys, we have a car seat free if anyone wants to come along to the Shepparton Springnats this weekend. It's myself (Doug), Dansedgli (Dan) and Kenaz (Ash) going. We are taking up Ash's mum's VS Commodore because it's least likely to receive a defect.

We are leaving Friday just after lunch so you'd have to be ready by 1:30-2pm. We are camping at Victoria Lakes Caravan Park in Shepparton. I think it was $25 pp/night last year.

We will probably meet up with some other members up there and Sunny and Tiga_EL will be coming up Saturday.

Anyway back to your thread AS ABOVE- I hijacked another thread sorry.

Mickus · 23-11-2006, 12:49 AM

Me and Braden will be there! Were also staying at a caravan park, but not sure which one..

I was thinking of taking my car up but I dont want to now, as it will most likely get a defect..however one of my mates who is going with us drives a nice stock AU forte... :P

DEVL-XR · 23-11-2006, 01:23 AM

yeh iv forgotten the name of it too but its only $15 pp/night!!! well if we take jasons AU at least we'll have more boot space for luggage, his car is on gas too! well im defintly still taking my car, just not sure if i should grab your taillights out of your EB or not, just in case??!! i really dont want to ruin the look iv got going but at the same time i dont want a defect for it!

Kenaz · 23-11-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

We will race you up - we are staying at ParkLake

Are you going up in your car mate?

It says alot about the rest of our cars if we're taking a lowered VS with 18's and exhaust because it is less likely to be defected.

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**Sorted** · 23-11-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenaz

Are you going up in your car mate?

It says alot about the rest of our cars if we're taking a lowered VS with 18's and exhaust because it is less likely to be defected.

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Yep taking my car - wanna test the Altezza theory out.............

I will look out for the "only" lowered VS with 18"s on the streets..........

Sundeep · 23-11-2006, 01:29 PM

Ash $50 says you get defected!

I'm scared to take the EL up :o(

Sundeep

needfordspeed · 23-11-2006, 01:36 PM

WAnted to go, but don't think i'll be able to, will probably have to go to work.

dansedgli · 23-11-2006, 01:52 PM

Dont you have a valid roady for the EL still Sunny?

Kenaz · 23-11-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundeep

Ash $50 says you get defected!

I'll take that bet

: This car is quality mate, nothing defectable about it.

Kenaz · 23-11-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

I will look out for the "only" lowered VS with 18"s on the streets..........

If you see this one give us a wave ;)

Tiga_EL · 23-11-2006, 06:27 PM

I hope they set up a defect station

should make for a good atmosphere. Kenaz, maybe you should ditch the rims, and put the original wheels back on, or some hubcaps. Nobody would look twice then i reckon.

dansedgli · 23-11-2006, 06:29 PM

Yeah the defect station was good entertainment last time. Pull up the chairs and sit around for an hour or 2 watching the cars go by.

-jjM- · 23-11-2006, 06:43 PM

i was going to go but other problems came up, as well no money for it this time, just ran short this week actually :P

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Originally Posted by Kenaz

If you see this one give us a wave ;)

wheres the e-series stickers?

Kenaz · 23-11-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiga_EL

Kenaz, maybe you should ditch the rims, and put the original wheels back on, or some hubcaps.

If I still had them I would. Anyway, I'm not worried about it at all. Mum spent over $800 on it today to make sure it's all tip top

Mickus · 23-11-2006, 08:51 PM

I need some advice. Im thinking of taking my car up there..but ive never been before. Its got illegal tint + red parkers and some other non legal stuff. What are the chances of it getting defected and also whats the locals and that like there? Is it likely to get keyed or whatever for being a ford? were also staying in a caravan park...

dansedgli · 23-11-2006, 08:52 PM

I wouldnt worry about it if that is all thats wrong with it.

They will be picking on people's cars that are too loud, too low, rims that a too big, twin turbo instals etc etc.

They wont target a stock car IMO.

Mickus · 23-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Its lowered and has a fairly loud exhaust on it too lol

Tiga_EL · 23-11-2006, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickus

Its lowered and has a fairly loud exhaust on it too lol

Yeah youll get done.

: but take it anyways, so we can see it happen!!!

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DEVL-XR · 23-11-2006, 10:04 PM

hey Mick you'll be able to drive it so its quiter by changing gears earlier etc.
also the car isnt that low, there only lows after all! not supers.
we'll take the parkers out tomoro and we could even put in some standard ones.
with the air snorkel i'll put my spare one on for the weekend and we'll wind all the windows down so they cant see them! i wouldnt be worried about the back window.

as Dan said i'd also imagine the cops targeting cars that are dragging on the ground with massive chrome wheels and twin turbos etc! little things like yours i dont think they'd waste there time. i could be wrong but thats just my opinion.

Mickus · 23-11-2006, 10:10 PM

hmmm Yeah.

We'll suss it out tomorrow.
Weigh up our options etc etc.
Still undecided as I REALLY dont need a canary right now.

sphell · 23-11-2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dansedgli

twin turbo instals etc etc.

Hehehe, I almost got away with it too!!

I heard the cops are going to be a bit more lenient this year anyway. They killed it last year and I reckon the Nats hit an all time low....which was reflected by the number of people in the camping park. I don't reckon it could get any worse this year (touch wood ;))

Sundeep · 23-11-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sphell

I heard the cops are going to be a bit more lenient this year anyway

That's one of those things that people hear because they want to hear and believe it, but it'll be far from the truth I reckon.

I'd love to be a cop up there this time of year, sounds like a blast... just stand at the Shepparton sign on the way in with a massive sign for any modified cars "Cooooommmee in SPINNNNNEERR!!"... mmm wish I was TMU.

Sundeep

sphell · 23-11-2006, 10:52 PM

LOL, if u were TMU you'd have to defect yourself....then it's allllllllllll ooooovvveeerrrrr! :P

It was on the Springnats forum that they were gonna ease up a bit....have to wait and see I guess. I've packed the fold out chairs for the defect station anyway ;)

**Sorted** · 23-11-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickus

+ red parkers.......... .

IMO Get rid of the red parkers and you will have more of a change not to be defected.

PS didnt you just get pulled over for the red parkers?