Extra lovin' for Brett's car. It's so good!
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Extra lovin' for Brett's car. It's so good!
somebody slap me. considering getting an EK hatch. but i dont wanna lose the cl9. WHAT DO I DO?
Get both.
I love the EK sedan. Hatch is nice too but sedan is preferable. At first I never did, but it's all Brett's fault, he has such a fine example you can't help but like them! :D
Mikey. Ek with a K24. Best of both worlds :)
Yes both...
Or someone rear end the CL9 so I have a half cut :P
I'm sure it could be arranged... :D
Hey guys,
Who's coming to the annual OH meet next Sunday?
Put yo hands up :wave:
meeeeeeeeeeee
Wedding anniversary takes precedence. Oh well. Plus my car isn't for showing off at the moment.
So Mike how are the seats going? Still red enough for you?
What does Sal think of them?
Seats are sick as! I'm lovin' them so much. Sally doesn't mind them, no complaints so I am happy.
They make a big difference in handling and feel. Feels like I'm in a race car now :)
Gotta get them mod-plated this week, possibly tomorrow after work.
Because race car!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikecivic78
so awesome :)
because rice carQuote:
Originally Posted by Troy
Loool
QLD! Great game :)
Seriously don't even bother with rugby league now. But we smashed them, lol. Tasmania would be a better team than NSW
Yeah that's the third game I've watched this year. On average I might watch say, 4 games a year?! State Of Origin and also Grand Final.
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Originally Posted by Gio
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wicked shoots beaver!
wow, full on change at the property!
Is that a road to the dam?
Looks like it is going behind Brett's caravan up the hill. Loving the little fire thingo...
Just need the carpark smoothed out a bit more and we can all park there when we cruise down to yours bud! Well I could park anywhere with my current 4WD spec, but Brett it looks pretty difficult for your slammed beast! Cruise to Brett's!
And what's this, some more doggie lovin! Gotta bring the boys down again sometime soon, nothing better than a good visit to the Australian bush. They talk about it forever afterwards!!!
I hope you have been worming your dogs often.
Yeah it's been all go here.
Wait till U guys see it!
Come on out! :)
Why is that Tai?
So they don't get worms I guess?
Well considering they are in the bushlands often they are more prone to ticks/fleas and diseases.
Don't tell me you havent wormed them since you've owned them???
Probably less prone for disease. A lot less. Ticks and fleas, check.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tai
He's Beau's dog,beau took him to the vet and had everything done he said but I will check to make sure,cheers mate (I'm sure it has..)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tai
I tell ya he's one tuff dog!!! His Mum and Dad are tuff bushdogs,especially crystal his Mum,she's never had anything ever and when I go over to visit she's always got a couple of massive ticks on her.
Woody had 25+ parasidic ticks on him when he took of down the street when he was very young.
He was found down the street,he couldn't walk.
He stayed overnight at the vets.
He came good but it was close they said.
He is one TUFF Fella! :)
btw I posted this from my caravan (for the first time eva).
My mate Scotty is stayin' for a while,using his computer.
Guess what!
No. Just tell us.Quote:
Originally Posted by mikey72
Great meet today guys. I' had a great time b-blastin and driving the Bat. I take my hat off to you mate, after practicing and studying my handling I can say hands down that u r car's suspension setup is spot on. It feels awesome, so predictabe and clinical. It inspires confidence in the corners. The EM1 is my daily streeter, hence my sussy setup. I think it a good compromise for Brissie driving. but your's is set up for the track. Tweed valley was is also so different to mountain roads my way, you have so much room on your road.
It was an awesome journey on the quadbike today. That thing is fun and it was good to discover the property on a properly levelled track. I admire woody for his perseverance, we fanged it and he still kept up.
Here's some pics:
Mt warning from the top of the property. It was such a clear day today. I loved the nature cleansing me of my cold.
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The position where the house will go, featuring Beez and Woody and the quady.
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Looking down at the property from the hill.
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I spotted a slammed EG in my mirror :-P
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Nice pics Mike:thumbsup: I had a fun drive yesterday an was good too catch up with you n Scotty, gotta do it again sometime...
Ill hopefully have my oil leak under control by the end of today, i ordered a new valve cover gasket an some gasket goo an ill check the camshaft seal for splits while im at it.
Gotta do it again for sure Tim.
Hopefully the leak is only from the rocker cover, but double check the cam seals just to be sure.
Party pooper!Quote:
Originally Posted by Troy
Car's paid off!
Nice car. Mabye I could bring this kind of car when I join adventure racing. :D
Yesterday was work day! You guys are mean, I didn't even know! But couldn't have made it anyway. Har har har.
Need some slammage for Accord.
Mike well done in paying off the debt, feels good man eh!
Thanks for the pics Mike,it was a Great day Indeed.
Cheers Tiimmy!
Best time of the year atm,it's soooo clear U can see Far as!
Come out again,feel free to join in Mikey and well done,paid off! :)
Are U keen to go racing out the track Jack?
Because race car!
Man, u guys gotta come out to Mt Nebo Rd. Went for an awesome run today.
Keen.
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Originally Posted by Troy
Gotta come out there Brett. It's the Tweed Valley Way of the Brisbane area, and then some. It's Tweed Valley Way on steroids.
alex u never smiley back on fb.
I bet it isn't :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikecivic78
Yes,will definately come up mate!
Beautiful day today aye! It's the weekend WOOT WOOT
Been a very busy week at work. Love the weekend aye Brett, so good!
Somehow though, I managed to fit in sourcing a replacement clutch hose and got that all fixed up, so no more leaks now. Also today put on RDA slotted rotors pair on the front. 20 minute run on the highway with just light braking to start bedding them in, and noticed a difference already! They grab so much more quicker than any brakes I've ever had on my car before. Once they are fully bedded in (1000km I hear) I'm gonna give them some serious stopping use and see how good they go!
Just saw a sticker on the back of a skip removal truck:
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your rubbish returned"
Hahahaha :D
hahahaha
Great job on the brakes,gota love good stopping power!!
I got some front wheel bearings installed,$400 all up.Car feels solid as.But the small movement in the wheel is still there,worked out the tie rod end just needs an adjustment,then a wheel alignment.
Oh well,the bearings feel great anyways! :)
Ordered 10mm of these
And gettin' a nrg steering wheel finially WOOHOO!
wheel spacers! Right on!
Goin' for that hellaflush look eh?
haha,I always new the car needed em' after putting on the 195's.215's sat right..
These things are cheap at $120,I found out it was a bit exxy to do this,but this is the answer!
I will/should gain a bit of stability being a bit wider.We'll see if it's noiceable..
Should look much better,may have to tuck the strip of metal under the fender there,it's gonna be close/tucked!! WOW!! :)
Hey Beez.
I've been reading up on handling, and I've dialled back my rear dampening. With a coupe or a sedan, you have that rear end which makes a difference with weight distribution. You can really feel that rear. I realised this from driving my mate's Del Sol, it has stock sussy and swaybars but seems fairly well balanced. It's much more like an EG hatch than an EK sedan or coupe.
I dialed the rear back 1/4 and it feels good. 1/2 front, 1/4 firm rear. At low speed suburban driving, a firmer rear lets you throw it into corners at low speed real easy, but at speed, you want more balance. Since I did this, it feels much more like your car. I'm really enjoying the car for what it is, and lovin' it.
As I always try to say, enjoy what you've got, and if it ain't broke, dont fix it ;)
If it hasn't already been said - Is that down at the spit?Quote:
Originally Posted by beeza
Looks good man, nice interior.
Haha those pictures are so old!! The batmobile has come a LONG way! :D
And that's the spit for sure.
OMG, Altezzas. How tacky :-S
haha lol they weren't altezza's but...retro stylez!
That's great to hear U are enjoying what U got Mike!
:)
Beeza is a glorious beacon of light...
Definitely think the Bat is looking better now than with those lights... and the wing! Good job Brett, always improving the car! Step by step and enjoying it as you go!
4 sure mate.... my latest suspension setting is awesome, so much balance, w/ no more uneasy weight transfer. I can take corners more confidently on my fave mountain Rd (20km/h higher than before!)Quote:
Originally Posted by beeza
Bad news is my front lip suffered a nasty scrape on my terrible driveway yesterday. Some of the visible front part paint is flaking revealing black plastic ... sigh. Guess it's time to sulk :(
hey Brett, post some new pics up, curious to see what it looks like now.
Hey mike my cousin owns a mobile touch up and paint repair business, want me to get his number for you?
Thanks Troy,the journey continues! :)
Yeah,I've been a 'glorious beacon of light' for a while now...it suits me anyways hahaha
If ya scrapin' Mike,ya drivin' it properly hehehe GO HARD OR GO HOME! LOL
Will do SDCTVE,cheers mate!
TbM Likes this :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by beeza
Looks like a nice clean EK Beeza :) Very nice pics of the property and sunsets, looks like a beautiful place to live :)
yea man, hook us up!Quote:
Originally Posted by mikey72
kk, his name is Adam.
His business is BumperPro - 0404 156 288.
Tell him Mikey his cousin referred him, same goes to all of you. :)
thanks Mikey :)
I just called him, nice fella. I'm gonna send him some photos and we'll take it from there.
Unfortunately he says he's only woking at the GC (not Bris), so if I get him to do it, could we possibly arrange to meet at ur place some time? He says his place is a no go.
Thanks mate,yeah it's heaven on earth to me!Quote:
Originally Posted by TbM
Your welcome to come visit anytime mate :)
Thanks again mate.
Ye man no worries
oi im comming down velly soon buddy
Sweet, meet up at Brett's again!
I'll bring my civic out too Darryl, haven't caught up wit you in ages Brett!!
Yes Dan!!! I like your Civic, it's sweet.
So you guys are organising a cruise to Brett's?
If it's on Fri/sat/Sun, count me in.
Thanks Troy, it'll be offend road soon for major overhaul ;) but one last drive would be fun
Sat arvo or Sun arvo count me in too. Time to catch up again.
Likewise!! If you guys give me a weeks notice, I'd love to go out to bretts crib again! Friday of Saturday is best for me :)
let me know when this cruise is, i'll try and make it
Excellent guys!
I'm off to Japan sept 9-21,otherwise I'll be here :)
Just not the weekend 27th-28th August for me, I got two birthdays to celebrate - yes they are two days apart!!! 1st Birthday and then 4th birthday. Yikes.
So far then, we got the weekend coming up (possibly too soon notice for some) - 20-21 August
Or 2.5 weeks away, 3-4 September
Any more than that is too far away for me to think about right now. But keen if it is that far away.