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Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago

I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of course we…[Read more]

Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago

I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of course we…[Read more]

Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago

I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage…[Read more]

Darren started the topic 1982 VH SS in the forum VB – VC – VH – VK – VL 9 years, 8 months ago

I first purchased the car as a stock 4.2L 4 speed back in early 2001 from a panel beater in Brighton- right down to the original 14 inch Cheviot wheels. Body was good, fairly fresh paint job (albeit a fairly ordinary paint job…) Mechanics were junk, interior was a miss-mash. End of 2001 it drove out of the garage ‘complete’…. But of course we…[Read more]

Darren replied to the topic What does everyone do? in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

I’ve done a bit of everything
* 4 apprenticeship + another 7 years as a qualified car mechanic
* lugging produce into shipping & aircraft containers for a perishable logistics company
* computer consumables salesman
* worked at a dealer as a clerk ordering new cars/organising accessories to be fitted etc
* Australia Post/Decipher sorting bu…[Read more]

Darren replied to the topic What does everyone do? in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

I’ve done a bit of everything
* 4 apprenticeship + another 7 years as a qualified car mechanic
* perishable logistics company loading produce into shipping containers for export
* computer consumables salesman
* worked at a dealer as a clerk ordering new cars/organising accessories to be fitted etc
* Australia Post/Decipher sorting business ma…[Read more]

Darren replied to the topic What does everyone do? in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

I’ve done a bit of everything
* 4 apprenticeship + another 7 years as a qualified car mechanic
* perishable logistics company loading produce into shipping containers for export
* computer consumables salesman
* worked at a dealer as a clerk ordering new cars/organising accessories to be fitted etc
* Australia Post/Decipher sorting business ma…[Read more]

Darren replied to the topic Photography Thread – Show us what you've got! in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

that’s the sort of shot I was going for thanks
I haven’t got an SLR (didn’t want SLR) but have a good Canon ‘bridge’ camera with fairly much all the settings of a SLR. So will have a go with those settings as a starting point and see how it goes.

Darren replied to the topic Photography Thread – Show us what you've got! in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

ok first question

Motorsport events ie the racetrack
I want to shoot cars in action on the track
What sort of settings should I use to capture a clear photo of the car, but at the same time ensure the background and wheels are blurred so it looks like the car is moving rather than stationary.

Fast shutter speed of course will give me a great…[Read more]

Darren replied to the topic Photography Thread – Show us what you've got! in the forum The Pool Room 9 years, 8 months ago

ok first question

Motorsport events ie the racetrack
I want to shoot cars in action on the track
What sort of settings should I use to capture a clear photo of the car, but at the same time ensure the background and wheels are blurred so it looks like the car is moving rather than stationary.

Fast shutter speed of course will give me a great…[Read more]

Darren started the topic thought I'd check the place out in the forum New Members 9 years, 8 months ago

Hey all another SC forum member checking out the new forum.
My forum name at SC is ‘PFI82’

Just going with my own name because I’m getting old and that’s about all I can remember these days
For those of you who aren’t familiar with me from the SC forum, I own a 82 VH SS Commodore.

Will post up a ride thread soon.
Forum looks good so far, keep it…[Read more]

@darren