Finally bit the bullet

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Chewy69a
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Finally bit the bullet

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Yep I finally bit the bullet and joined this forum.

My name is Dave and I reside on the winterless north shore of auckland...
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datsunsafari
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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hi mate new to this myself,what you driving?
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Chewy69a
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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Currently trying to destroy the safari in my profile pic. td42 turbo, 33's elec winch, lift etc...

Previous truck was fj40 on 37's, twin lockers, spring over axle conversion running a lexus v8. Just wasn't practical as a tow wagon for the stockcar...
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datsunsafari
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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:lol: :lol: yeah have a safari myself swb lifted winch 35s.u go up woodhill much?in a club?
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Chewy69a
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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Nah not in a club, been to Woodhill once but doesn't give the same feeling as smashing a hardcore track and coming out the other side...

I tried the club thing but found there were too many cheifs and not enough indians. Plus I dont think any club would have some of my mates that tag along!
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datsunsafari
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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how long ago did you go up woodhill?new tracks have been put in that are a bit more challanging,last time up there mate snapped driveshaft,bent control arms and broke engine and gearbox mounts all at same time on one of the new tracks.yeah know what u mean about clubs took me a few years to join one,been in norwest ohv 6months now seems algood pretty relaxed.yeah i have a few mates like that :lol:
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SP450andLE
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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datsunsafari wrote:yeah i have a few mates like that :lol:


Like mr "FUUUULL POWER!!!!", aka "ULTIMATE DRIVING!!!!" :?: :lol:

Yeah, norwest is good, we pretty much accept anyone. And know of a fair few truck-swallowing places 8)
tomsoffroad wrote:None of us know what we are doing really. But thats how you get experience.
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sibainmud
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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Chewy69a wrote:been to Woodhill once but doesn't give the same feeling as smashing a hardcore track and coming out the other side...

Must of not found the right places, then :twisted:
Chewy69a wrote:I tried the club thing but found there were too many cheifs and not enough Indians. Plus I dont think any club would have some of my mates that tag along!

Not many Chiefs at Norwest :lol:
You would be surprised who tags along :wink:

Cheers,
Simon
(The REAL chief of Norwest)
I keep looking for the loose nut behind the wheel, but I can't find it!!
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datsunsafari
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Re: Finally bit the bullet

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yep that would be them,big mouth pain in the ass,s.didnt invite any of them they are locals one of them lived there for a few years,but yes do know them all FULLPOWER!
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