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avercoe
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hi guys

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hi all
another one from chch here, finally got round to signing up. driving a 90 surf. got stuck with the 2.4 turbo but no probs so far! after a play in the weekend a snorkles on the asap list, just wondering if i should chuck in some diff breathers while im thea? heard i may aswell, what do u lads think?

apart from that expect to hear plenty of questions from me in the up coming months!!
cheers
andrew
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hey andrew

im anathor newbie that has just joind frm chch aswell!!all the guys are really gud on here!!already ive had all my questions answered and sovld!!
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welcome, i sure do no what you mean about the snorkel i've ordered one just waiting for it to be ready
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so many new chch members maybe we need to organise a few trips or just casual days for some of the more standard but just as keen guys..
im sure there will be another training day sometime soon
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yeh i think we shuld organise something for us standard members. maybe a casual at at the waimak one saturday or watever so we can kind of be prepared for the traing days! and of course have a bit of fun!
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mate i and a couple of others i no would be keen as aye we been doiun some newbie runs just between us. gt an email or ph?
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hi andy

yea definately get some diff breathers. id check your diff oils now as you proabaly have water in them. what are your tow hooks like now? think i saw you drving around with no rear bumper the ther day. i might be keen for a play this weekend. the old girl hasnt been out in a while.

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yup i would be keen as to get out there!!! umm txt me 0273725887 or 0211641624. unfortunatly gota work sundays :cry:
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fingers crossed ill be back together by the weekend, put a post up when your thinking of going or text, my numbers always at bottom of messge cheers (im busy this say though) maybe in week or two we could get a bit organised and set a time and date
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was that you andy that i saw heading out past amberly on sunday? you were with two other trucks, one isuzu and mint d/cab lux?
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Post by avercoe »

sweet as pete i take it uv done yours? where did u get the bits? got to finish my back bar so will get rated hooks front and back then i no i need proper ones asap. could be keen aye will be a laugh trying to keep up

yep that was me on sunday scubarer

sweet guys will flick a txt around or sumthing next time and will stick my num up on profile
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rangimotors wrote:welcome, i sure do no what you mean about the snorkel i've ordered one just waiting for it to be ready


wherd you order your snorkel through and if u dont mind me asking how much was it?
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ordered mine from rick at 4wd accessories seems to have a pretty good range from i guess 300 to 550 (prices are guesstimates) all shops seem to have similar gear, i just find rick a pretty helpful guy so its where i buy my gear, people go lots of places but hey shop preferance is a whole different topic,
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where is 4wd accesories located?
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172 Montreal Street

P.O. Box 652

Christchurch 8140

0800 4WD ACC

Phone +64 3 365 1909

Fax +64 3 365

to whom it may concern this is not advertising or anything just answering the question.
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rangimotors wrote:so many new chch members maybe we need to organise a few trips or just casual days for some of the more standard but just as keen guys..
im sure there will be another training day sometime soon


I'm keen to go out. :D
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im keen to go out with a group what brand of snorkel did u order jeff at j3 automotive is awsome at fiting them
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Re: hi guys

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avercoe wrote:hi all
another one from chch here, finally got round to signing up. driving a 90 surf. got stuck with the 2.4 turbo but no probs so far! after a play in the weekend a snorkles on the asap list, just wondering if i should chuck in some diff breathers while im thea? heard i may aswell, what do u lads think?

apart from that expect to hear plenty of questions from me in the up coming months!!
cheers
andrew


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avercoe
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Post by avercoe »

would've be keen as but right in the middle of exams bugger it. will have to keep an eye out once they are over.

radar21- i got a steel one done for my surf recently. cheaper and better flow and looks better i reckon. had to piss round a bit with fitting but nothing major
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