Newbie saying hello!

by **bmw02rally** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:51 pm

G'day guys,

Just a topic to say hello as I've just registered!

I have just settled in the Gold Coast after emigrating from Sunny OLD South Wales.

As my username suggests I have rallied a 1970 BMW 2002 for the last 10 years in the UK but only because I couldn't afford a group 4 Escort.

Now I'm in the land of the rust free? I'm on the look out for the right donor! Either Mk1 or Mk2.

I noticed alot of the guys on hear are in Brizzy or GC so I'm looking forward to meeting some people on some events!!

I have always been around Escorts as I used to work in an Escort Preparation firm when I was a lad and I have serviced and helped build them without owning one for the last 20 years.

I sold the BMW before coming here so I'm still just savouring the scene and seeing what is about.

I will be a regular viewer on here and giving my opinion when I think appropriate.

Here's a couple of pics from the cars I've owned and worked on!

Speak soon

Regards

Mark Johnson

by **Gary P.** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:01 pm

Welcome Mark! You just missed out on our latest South East Qld get together, yesterday!!

We are getting together for another meal on the 8th or 9th April, probably at "The Norman Hotel" in Bris for a steak and more tall stories.

Keep an eye on "General" for more details.

by **Mark Cogan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:51 pm

Another asylum seeker from the UK

Welcome to the forum, you have definitely found the friendliest bunch of Escort nuts in Australia,
you should come along to our next beef, beer and bullsh*! session at the Norman

BTW
Which Escort Prep firm did you work for?

by **shaunb** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:54 pm

Hi Mark

There are plenty of Escort nuts in the local Motorsporting Club down here on the Gold Coast.

If you give me a call on 0409279929 I'll let you know about the where and when for the next club meeting.

Cheers

Shaun B

by **Mark D** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:34 pm

by **bmw02rally** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:38 pm

by **Mark D** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:23 pm

Pushrod's and Boat Anchors(Pinto's).

Regards

Mark[/quote]

This is sure to bring out the "eliteist's", but at least there not datsun heart's :wink:

Mark D

by **bmw02rally** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:39 pm

Hey Mark,

I love the xflow engine and you can get some really quick Boat Anchors. :wink:

Nick Stagg in the UK builds a lovely under 2litre 212bhp Pinto with plenty of Torque!! Lots of money though to make it sing!!

Mark

by **Neville Bertwistle** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:41 pm

by **Mark Cogan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:11 pm

by **bmw02rally** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:17 pm

by **gen mk 1rs2000** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:28 pm

Another "Pomgolian" for me to pick on ?

lol
dont worry about me mark (rallybmw) - i am sad to say i drive a bmw [GERMAN GEMINI} road car :roll:

but at least you have posted a very spectacular pic of that red escort
rally car in the mountains !

by **Mark Cogan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:42 pm

Mark don't be frightened of Steve, he is special. :lol:

by **bmw02rally** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:44 pm

Just to be pedantic I'm a Druid not a Pom! Its like calling a 'Kiwi' 'Bruce'

But who cares we are all petrol heads!

Nowadays in a world of FWD wrongness anything that have the wheels driven by the natural end is cool by me!!

Mark

by **gen mk 1rs2000** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:48 pm

Realy Special R S

i like that description of me mark cogan

by **Mark Cogan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:58 pm

Mark, I know what you mean, I am a Scot originally, but I don't take offence to being called a Pom, it's only when they call me English I get unhappy

Steve are you going to venture up this far North for the next get together mate? you should come and join in more often, but no fireworks in the restaurant OK?
and don't forget to send me the boating video :shock:

by **Danny M** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:28 pm

by **Gary P.** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:50 am

by **bmw02rally** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:41 am

by **Gary P.** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:52 am

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