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Ben-san

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1,086 posts

219 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Chaps.

Just wanted to pop my head in to say hello. Any of you hail from Adelaide?

Moved here in October, car has finally landed, and I'm just waiting for it to clear compliance. Are there are any fellow PHers from around Adelaide, or any regular meet ups / runs in the area? Just a shot in the dark!

Anyhoo, if you spot a grey B7 RS4, wave like a loon. I'll return the favour!

Ben


NBTBRV8

2,062 posts

208 months

Tuesday 14th June 2016
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Join up to www.aussieexotics.com, there is a strong Adelaide contingent on there.

Ben-san

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1,086 posts

219 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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Thanks, I'll look them up.

twosocks

72 posts

146 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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Hi Ben

Pretty quiet in Adelaide on the pistonheads front, especially in Adelaide. If you fancy a drive in the hills down south give me a shout. Otherwise enjoy Adelaide, people love to knock it but its a pretty good place to live

Twosocks

Ben-san

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1,086 posts

219 months

Thursday 16th June 2016
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twosocks said:
Hi Ben

Pretty quiet in Adelaide on the pistonheads front, especially in Adelaide. If you fancy a drive in the hills down south give me a shout. Otherwise enjoy Adelaide, people love to knock it but its a pretty good place to live

Twosocks
Hey.

I happen to be a 'Hills person myself - great place to bring the little ones up, less the monotony of the grid down in the plains. Currently renting a place in Flagstaff Hill, but frequent Belair as the in-laws/babysitters live there. Long term plan is to move somewhere to Belair, hopefully.

I see an E46 in your picture - have you brought that over?

mhh

1,558 posts

242 months

Saturday 18th June 2016
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Hi. I mostly hang out in the Porsche section or Aussie Exotics but I pop in here from time to time.

twosocks

72 posts

146 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Ben-San PM sent

MHH that is an amazing selection of cars in your garage. I think I would of seen the Mclarens on adelaide car spotter's instagram page. How an earth do you keep your license? I live at the back of mclaren vale just off a very popular road for enthusiastic driving with a couple of great hairpins for enthusiastic driving. I will wave as you go past!

Ben-san

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1,086 posts

219 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Thanks TwoSocks, received!

MHH, I'm pretty sure I spotted you heading through Blackwood at some point in your 675. Dark in colour perchance?

Great to know there are a few of us here.



Edited by Ben-san on Tuesday 21st June 12:37

ajg31

1,455 posts

207 months

Monday 20th June 2016
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Hey, been in Adelaide since 2009. I have nothing exotic but always happy for a meet up/jaunt etc when the weather gets better. If you ever frequent the city always up for a liquid refreshment of the craft variety smile

Ben-san

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Tuesday 21st June 2016
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ajg31 said:
Hey, been in Adelaide since 2009. I have nothing exotic but always happy for a meet up/jaunt etc when the weather gets better.
No shame in not having anything 'exotic' (S2k looks a peach though - I've had a couple myself). Try slumming around in an '01 Astra for 6 months. Still, at least it gets me to and from work. Mind you, it's great for a little perspective. I can't believe the state of some of the heaps that are still on the road around Adelaide.

I work a couple of streets away from Norwood, not really 'town' but yes, if you're at a loose end I'm sure we can organise something.

Lambchopski

469 posts

187 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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Hello mate

I'm in the southern suburbs of Adelaide. Moved here from Scotland 4 years ago next week. I brought an E46 M3 but sold it almost 2 years ago which left a massive hole! BUT............

My new Focus RS hits the dealer tomorrow and I'm keen to get out and meet some car enthusiasts again!

If anyone fancies a meet up then please shout.

Chop

Ben-san

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1,086 posts

219 months

Wednesday 29th June 2016
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Hey Chop.

Nice one. Wasn't reg S*** APA on the M3 was it? I see that one almost every day on the way to work in Norwood.

Glad you've filled the hole hehe - I know how you feel, even if it was just 6 months without mine. They're literally drilling holes in it right now to fit those god-awful child restraints in the back of the car, so I should be back in my hands by early next week.

Sounds like we have a small group forming after all! I think a quick informal meet up at some point at Windy Point would be fitting - what say you all?

Lambchopski

469 posts

187 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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Ben-san said:
Hey Chop.

Nice one. Wasn't reg S*** APA on the M3 was it? I see that one almost every day on the way to work in Norwood.

Glad you've filled the hole hehe - I know how you feel, even if it was just 6 months without mine. They're literally drilling holes in it right now to fit those god-awful child restraints in the back of the car, so I should be back in my hands by early next week.

Sounds like we have a small group forming after all! I think a quick informal meet up at some point at Windy Point would be fitting - what say you all?
No mate it was S565 BAN. I laughed when I got the rego and thankfully it didn't happen!

I've never been in an RS 4 so wouldn't mind a wee look round. I'm keen anytime mate. Send me a text if you like 0400 429746

Chop

M3ax

1,291 posts

212 months

Thursday 30th June 2016
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I'm from Adelaide but currently residing in Wiltshire. I know that doesn't help but still have fond memories of Ducati runs from Stirling to Goolwa though the hills smile

ajg31

1,455 posts

207 months

Monday 4th July 2016
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Ben-san said:
Sounds like we have a small group forming after all! I think a quick informal meet up at some point at Windy Point would be fitting - what say you all?
Happy to pull the cover off the Honda whenever, most of my winter weekends are free. PM me if anyone wants to exchange numbers and make it happen.

Lambchopski

469 posts

187 months

Monday 4th July 2016
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Focus RS arrived and I took collection on Friday smile
Ready when anyone else is!

ajg31

1,455 posts

207 months

Monday 4th July 2016
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Lambchopski said:
Focus RS arrived and I took collection on Friday smile
Ready when anyone else is!
As an ex Ford worker I have a soft spot for the brand. Initial thoughts? Be nice to have a nose round it sometime smile

Lambchopski

469 posts

187 months

Tuesday 5th July 2016
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ajg31 said:
As an ex Ford worker I have a soft spot for the brand. Initial thoughts? Be nice to have a nose round it sometime smile
Initial thought are that I love it. Colour is amazing and varies in different light. I'm running it in so can't comment on power but it certainly feels very sharp. Steering s very direct and brakes are very good with a great feel.