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  1. ferrarifixer

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    I went for the same meeting last year, as a new GT series had started.

    This year, the series has grown further, with last years winner in a Porsche seeing the light and defecting to Ferrari, and also a professional team entry from italy, who proved to be untouchable.

    Further to this, there were several other Ferrari entries, all up, I counted 9 running, and 4 in the paddock with problems (about the normal ratio!)

    I went to babysit my two engines built over Xmas, and also to check out the teams new staff and set up. All was well.

    The only problem was the damn girls getting in all the photo's... and the supermodel pageant queuing outside our pit blocked out the light.......
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  3. Pete Wall

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    #3 Pete Wall, May 2, 2006
    Looks like a heap of fun, Phil.

    When I think of all the smiles from grown men just at the regular trackday here in Perth, I image China would be ten times the fun. Looks like a major event.

    Any more photos to share?

    regards,
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  4. Pete Wall

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    #4 Pete Wall, May 2, 2006
    And those guys can fit in the cars a damn site easier than me!

    Are you tempted to go there full time?
     
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    and for our club day users... the series runs on control tyres.... Hoosier R6. Two Amerrycan support guys were on hand, and I gathered some really interesting and useful data and contacts about these "tie oors".

    Heres the 360 Stradale road/race car, running with 18" 360C wheels over it's carbon brakes (using 15mm spacers for caliper clearance).....
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  9. waz356

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    #9 waz356, May 2, 2006
    sounds like something Ash would say. :D
     
  10. GTRMagic

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    #10 GTRMagic, May 2, 2006
    Nice pics of some nice cars :)
     
  11. ferrarifixer

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    You saw big Tom in Perth didn't you...? A 360C is ideal for larger builds.

    Tempted... no, not really. I can't bear inefficiency, and with labour so cheap there, the wasted manpower drives me nuts.

    At breakfast in the hotel, there were 3 or 4 staff to every guest. You could barely put down an empty cup without it being whisked away, and there's even guys to help you through...... the revolving door.....

    But hey... these things band new are cheaper than a good steak and glass of wine here....
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    #12 GTRMagic, May 2, 2006
    Did you bring one back for Aircon? He tried to sell his other 2 wheeled toy a couple of weeks ago.. :D
     
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  17. 360C

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    #17 360C, May 2, 2006
    Yes; but there is not much to see looking through the windscreen in the showroom is there?

    Some strange cars and modifications in that series. How come there are no factory GT cars? I know where there are a few for sale :)
     
  18. ferrarifixer

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    So take it out.....

    Not allowed. Only road based cars. 360C only just scrapes in, and no slick tyres used anyway.... yet
     
  19. 360C

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    #19 360C, May 2, 2006

    I would rather sell it and buy something else.
     
  20. ferrarifixer

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    Great idea... lets do it!














    oh, been trying that for a while :D
     
  21. FFOUR

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    #21 FFOUR, May 2, 2006
    Looks like alot of fun, how long were you there for?

    Any of those in-car videos available to us? :)
     
  22. Kelsa

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    #22 Kelsa, May 2, 2006
    have you been to Hooters in Shanghai yet FF?

    when would you be there next ? i show you around.
     
  23. Aircon

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    #23 Aircon, May 2, 2006
    what do you mean "tried"? I sold two of them.
     
  24. DILLIGAF

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    #24 DILLIGAF, May 2, 2006
    G'Day,

    the Hooters without HOOTERS? mate, much better places to hang out and enjoying a beer......

    regards, seeya, DILLIGAF
     
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    #25 PAP 348, May 2, 2006
    Cool pics there Phil. Looks like alot of fun for sure. :)
     
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