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01-09-2019, 02:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hi,
Wifey surprised me with one of these supercar drive days, and I got pumped! Reading the "fine print" though, you need to stump up $2000 upfront on a credit card as a bond, and you risk up to an additional $15000 if you bingle the car and it's your fault. So basically no insurance as such?  That scares the bejesus outta me, potentially being out of pocket to the tune of $17,000! I'm presuming these companies don't let you go nuts in the cars, but still a concern. Wife thinks I'm being stupid, and maybe I am...just worried. Thoughts? |
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01-09-2019, 02:37 PM
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Kicking back
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Western sydney
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Be the wet blanket that takes it easy and build confidence from there. Let the hot heads blow their deposits. You can still have a good time not being ultra competitive. Afterwards you can still say youve driven a v8 supercar.
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01-09-2019, 02:45 PM
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PURSUIT 250
 
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im think that he is talking about ferraris and lambos on the road |
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01-09-2019, 02:50 PM
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Regular Member
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Life is too short, be sensible, enjoy and you will have a great time!
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01-09-2019, 03:01 PM
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01-09-2019, 03:25 PM
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Thailand Specials
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Location: Centrefold Lounge
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My insurance for coverage on someone else's car up to the value of $125,000 was over $7000. |
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01-09-2019, 10:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yep you will be scared ****less and be super extra careful, drive to places where there are no other cars, drive 100mtrs behind the car in front. And through all that you will love it and although not yours you will be able to say you have driven a Ferrari or whatever and see how green your mates turn then. Just do it.
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01-09-2019, 10:55 PM
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BA/F6 BF/F6 SSV/R TTG
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Location: Perth
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Street or track. Street is way more dangerous..
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BA BF FPV starter button repairs. PM me. Nizpro equipped and Tuned by the BEST in the west Xtreme Ford Tuning 479RwKw Fuel limited, more pumps and power too come. F6#0507 & #0639 Pro racer and Tech expert NIZPRO modifying falcons like Premcar can only dream of , see VIDEO below. https://youtu.be/oa4IfguGQ-A |
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02-09-2019, 09:23 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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No insurance and maximum of $15,000 provided you were behaving...but that's a grey area as it's your word against theirs and also you loose the $2000 deposit as well. Not risking that kinda money, no matter how exotic the car is... 
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02-09-2019, 11:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hewett SA
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I'm scared enough with a Hertz rental these days with one particularly dodgy transaction at Melbourne airport a year or so back....I'd personally steer clear.
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02-09-2019, 12:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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______________________________ 2015 Territory Titanium RWD Diesel - SOLD 2016 BMW X5 xdrive 30D Msport Seadoo Challenger 210SE 310HP |
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02-09-2019, 12:04 PM
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Wirlankarra yanama
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Bit counterproductive if you ask me, it could encourage people to have a monumental prang just so they get value - bang for the buck literally.
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02-09-2019, 01:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Spoke to booking agency, and got a credit to do something much less risky and dodgy!
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02-09-2019, 01:13 PM
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______________________________ 2015 Territory Titanium RWD Diesel - SOLD 2016 BMW X5 xdrive 30D Msport Seadoo Challenger 210SE 310HP |
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02-09-2019, 01:16 PM
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BA/F6 BF/F6 SSV/R TTG
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Was it track or street??
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02-09-2019, 02:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yeh Adrenaline one and it was on the street, and I can play with Mustangs at work so booking was a little wasted on me. Not a Lambo etc but I'm not fussed eh.
The fishing trip looks good!  (*yes I'm getting old*) |
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02-09-2019, 02:49 PM
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02-09-2019, 08:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I would attach a front and rear dashcam if I was going to do that. Screw getting blamed form someone else's mistake.
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02-09-2019, 08:28 PM
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BA/F6 BF/F6 SSV/R TTG
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Powerful cars on the street. May was well drive your mums camry
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BA BF FPV starter button repairs. PM me. Nizpro equipped and Tuned by the BEST in the west Xtreme Ford Tuning 479RwKw Fuel limited, more pumps and power too come. F6#0507 & #0639 Pro racer and Tech expert NIZPRO modifying falcons like Premcar can only dream of , see VIDEO below. https://youtu.be/oa4IfguGQ-A |
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02-09-2019, 09:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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yes still (as money n time permit) doing the rebuilding the zh fairlane with a clevo 400m 4v heads injected whipple blown with aode 4 speed trans to a 9" ....... we'll get there eventually just remember don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! I have taken up meditation... at least it's better than sitting around doing nothing !! |
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02-09-2019, 10:02 PM
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DIY Tragic
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Sydney, more than not. I hate it.
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Shame there was no 4 hour bloc of wet roundabouts in a tricked E70.
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02-09-2019, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
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I received one of these supercar drive days years back.... After reading the reviews (95% BAD, regarding outrageous deposits) I too reneged! Dodgy as!!
https://amp.theage.com.au/national/v...11-p5034l.html
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Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner  : )
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02-09-2019, 11:08 PM
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Bolt Nerd
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And another....
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-...illion/6542476
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Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner : )
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02-09-2019, 11:30 PM
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BA/F6 BF/F6 SSV/R TTG
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Location: Perth
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Sounds dodgy as. It will be ok, sooner or later the owner will **** of the wrong guy and end up 6 feet under.
Getting ripped off 20k is serious
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BA BF FPV starter button repairs. PM me. Nizpro equipped and Tuned by the BEST in the west Xtreme Ford Tuning 479RwKw Fuel limited, more pumps and power too come. F6#0507 & #0639 Pro racer and Tech expert NIZPRO modifying falcons like Premcar can only dream of , see VIDEO below. https://youtu.be/oa4IfguGQ-A |
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03-09-2019, 09:59 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Greek Scammer
https://www.smh.com.au/national/ferr...06-p51kfw.html
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______________________________ 2015 Territory Titanium RWD Diesel - SOLD 2016 BMW X5 xdrive 30D Msport Seadoo Challenger 210SE 310HP |
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03-09-2019, 01:24 PM
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Where to next??
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Location: Sydney
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I did it several years ago. There is a write up on here as well.
Back then it was $10k for bond. Best money ever spent.
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4 hour supercar drive - help!
Re: 4 hour supercar drive - help!
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