Nats diary 2026

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Yeah - you’re not wrong- we decided he would go first to set the pace at what he was happy with and I was struggling to keep up with him the bloody hoon 😆😆
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Replaced the suspect part last night then went and joined the rest of the mob at the pub for a feed. my left rear tyre had decided to start rubbing on the outer wheel arch so I pulled the lowering blocks out as well.Image
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A bit warmer here in the morning than in chilly old Stanthorpe-
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Everyone travelling along behind was getting a wiff of burning rubber sporadically. Elle was adamant our car was about to burn down.


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……. And then there were 8 Image Greg Bell has peeled off and is heading home to Brizvegas this morning- and Sam has done some very impressive bush mechanic work tying up his fuel line ImageImage
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Went for a walk this morning to a local attraction but there is no footpath and the traffic is ridiculous so went for breakfast instead Image
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Blacky wrote: Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:36 am- and Sam has done some very impressive bush mechanic work tying up his fuel line ImageImage
The FB/EK fuel lines are supposed to be earthed, but that is the first time I have seen it done that way :lol:

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