Tuscan In Aus

[Bob the Planner]

After 4 months without the car. it has finally been registered in Aus so I can now



and some more pictures here

So good to be on the road even if the speed limits are a bit slow and the police presence is a tad high.

Edited by Bob the Planner on Thursday 23 July 12:52

[dvs_dave]

Cool, how hard was it to import? May well be a day when I spend a bit of time down under and would love to take my Tuscan. Who looks after it for you? How many are there in oz? A handful at most I would imagine.

[Mark A S]

Excellent, where abouts in Aus land are you? My Best mate lives on Tambourine mountain, Nr Brisbane, I was there in 2007, and they Do have some superb roads, but, as you say, the police are a bit hot on speeding, and some of the limits are rather slow!
Your need a mate in a spotter car ¼ mile up the road to give it a proper blatt!

[S6 Devil]

Hi Bob,

Car looks great, I would love to drive some of those outback roads, just be careful of the roos, pesky critters. Car looks as good as when I first saw the spectra fx colour on it, I followed suit and also have mine painted the same colour, really pleased with it. Enjoy!
A few picks of mine here: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Bob the Planner]

Doh - can't say I've got a unique colour now - your car does look good though - You can't see the flecks in the photos you've posted - did you use a small flake size ?

Still learning about Aussie roads but I'm sure there will be an opportunity along the Hunter Valley somewhere to stretch the legs

[Bob the Planner]

dvs_dave said:

Cool, how hard was it to import? May well be a day when I spend a bit of time down under and would love to take my Tuscan. Who looks after it for you? How many are there in oz? A handful at most I would imagine.

Got it shipped as part of my relocation in a 20' container - did mean I had to leave the furniture in the UK but it would not have worked in the current house anyway. Complete Car Care then took over and got all the paperwork sorted to get it through to being registered. No hassle apart from a dead battery and the way into the boot was broken. Took about 6 weeks to ship, 4 weeks to clear customs and quarantine and about 2 weeks for all the paperwork - along with all the taxes, stamp duty and inspections. No idea what it has cost and TBH I'm not that bothered !

Do have to be careful not to exceed the 90dB NSW noise limits though.

[S6 Devil]

Bob the Planner said:

Doh - can't say I've got a unique colour now - your car does look good though - You can't see the flecks in the photos you've posted - did you use a small flake size ?

Still learning about Aussie roads but I'm sure there will be an opportunity along the Hunter Valley somewhere to stretch the legs

Yup, no longer one of a kind! I used the small flake size, what did you use, small or large? Your's looks predominantly green and seems darker.

I was thinking the road up to Coober Pedy or Ayers Rock would be a good place to stretch its legs!

[Night Rider]

S6 Devil said:

Bob the Planner said:

I was thinking the road up to Coober Pedy or Ayers Rock would be a good place to stretch its legs!

Lol, Sydney to Uluru is about a 1 1/2 days drive!!! It's a big country.

[madbadger]

Excellent.

Must be so good to have it all sorted.

[S6 Devil]

Night Rider said:

S6 Devil said:

Bob the Planner said:

I was thinking the road up to Coober Pedy or Ayers Rock would be a good place to stretch its legs!

Lol, Sydney to Uluru is about a 1 1/2 days drive!!! It's a big country.

My mistake, I was thinking you were in the Barossa valley not the Hunter valley. Sydney to Ayers Rock would be a great drive though, you could see what top speed feels like but again mind the Roos!

[Bob the Planner]

S6 Devil said:

Bob the Planner said:

Doh - can't say I've got a unique colour now - your car does look good though - You can't see the flecks in the photos you've posted - did you use a small flake size ?

Still learning about Aussie roads but I'm sure there will be an opportunity along the Hunter Valley somewhere to stretch the legs

Yup, no longer one of a kind! I used the small flake size, what did you use, small or large? Your's looks predominantly green and seems darker.

I was thinking the road up to Coober Pedy or Ayers Rock would be a good place to stretch its legs!

Mine has the large fleck size. mine does a brilliant deep emerald also with the black base coat and a medium blue. It does look a lot lighter under artificial light - more the colout of your photos. Not really seen it in the sun due to last years poor weather and it currently being winter here in Aus.

Popped up the valley this weekend and only bought a few bottles Did not get above 140 all weekend !