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Old 11-04-2005, 03:08 PM   #1
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Question 18th birthday present!!?

hey guys,
my 18th is coming up, about a month, and my parents know how much i love my EB and want to get something for it for my 18th bday present.

the only problem... what!

they dont want to buy like mags or springs or something because they want something to buy that i will remember bla bla bla

my mum is going to take me to like autobarn or repco or something to try and find me something.

the first thought that came to my mind was a steering wheel, how much are say momo steering wheels? thanks

any other thoughts?

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Old 11-04-2005, 03:11 PM   #2
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there are some nice steering wheels and auto stuff off ebay mate, have a browse...
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Old 11-04-2005, 03:17 PM   #3
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Something to do with your car and something you will remember. Cant go past a nice set of tools mate! A good set will last forever and they will always come in handy!
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Old 11-04-2005, 03:18 PM   #4
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yeah tools is a good idea the fact they will last ages and will come in handy is good. my mum has done that for a few of my presents.. its good!
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nice one, top idea

my 19th is coming up in june... might cash in :P
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Old 11-04-2005, 03:29 PM   #6
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To be honest i wouldnt (and didnt) waste my 18th present on something which you'll probably get rid of, like car. However, if youre intent on it, then a set of tools would be a great idea.
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Old 11-04-2005, 03:41 PM   #7
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Tools. The best present I've ever gotten.
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Old 11-04-2005, 03:45 PM   #8
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Something to do with your car and something you will remember. Cant go past a nice set of tools mate! A good set will last forever and they will always come in handy!
I was going to suggest the same. Make sure you aer there when they buy otherwise you will get 'cheap n' nasty'
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Old 11-04-2005, 04:03 PM   #9
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For a great price on tools try here.
http://secure.global.net.au/otshops/...html/home.html
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Old 11-04-2005, 04:59 PM   #10
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how about a satnav system? They are portable from car to car are downloadable and upgradable. Or a Road Angel to help keep you out of trouble speed camera wise anyhow. A pair of car seats, kept in good order you could sell them off later.
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Old 11-04-2005, 05:13 PM   #11
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tool kit best investment and last a while good idea ;)
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Old 11-04-2005, 05:13 PM   #12
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What about a pair of dba slotted rotors up front if the budget can stretch to a few hundred?

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Old 11-04-2005, 07:33 PM   #13
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tools is good, i got jack stand because they saw me use tree stumps once...
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Old 11-04-2005, 07:39 PM   #14
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Yes tools would be the logical choice....

BUT, one of the coolest presents that was non-car related that I got was some fireworks..guessing your 'rents wont get them for you though...lol
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:09 PM   #15
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Yep, sign me up for the Tool Brigade.
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:13 PM   #16
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Go for tools, you'll keep them way longer than the car.
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:15 PM   #17
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Tools would be a wise choice if your so inclined. I would get mods though. Or something like a TV, DVD screen combo for the car.
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:20 PM   #18
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Tools for sure. I'd ask for a good socket set. You own an E-series Falcon so they will definitely come in handy :hihi:
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:21 PM   #19
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As everyone here said...a good set of Tools, but make sure you go with your mum if she is the 'gift' buyer.
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:38 PM   #20
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You can:t beat a good tool.................
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:46 PM   #21
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Yes tools would be the logical choice....

BUT, one of the coolest presents that was non-car related that I got was some fireworks..guessing your 'rents wont get them for you though...lol
Lol my old man took me to the cracker man (canberra) for my 14th birthday, needless to say their wasn't much left in the street in the coming weeks. Cats dogs letter boxes you name and i either blew it up or made it fly.

It helped he knew the owner, i got all the good shit for bugger all. Filled his landcruiser up for $55o, mostly bungers and skyrockets and big **** ball shoots/morter's/
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:52 PM   #22
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For my 16th 17th and 18th birthday i got cash, they'd rather i buy somthing i like then buy something i didn't.

My mates took me to the cross on my 18th, one of the best nights of my life. Can remember most of it and dammmm my pressie was good.

Like suggested tools would be a top idear, i got a great sydchrome set for chrismas this year and have used it about 15 times. All of them on my mates Holdens, funny but true.
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Old 11-04-2005, 08:55 PM   #23
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My mates took me to the cross on my 18th, one of the best nights of my life. Can remember most of it and dammmm my pressie was good.
I dare say nobody will ask just what said present was. :
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Old 11-04-2005, 09:00 PM   #24
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Yeah i'd go tools. As soon as you make too many emotional links to a car it'll get stolen, burnt or crashed....or just break down lots and shit you to tears...

Can't go wrong with a 3/8" Socket set from sidchrome of kingchrome...or maybe Snap On if you want something REALLY special...

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I dare say nobody will ask just what said present was. :
A really really good one that i'll remmeber for ever.




Her name was Kristy, THE HOTTEST 19 yr old iv'e ever seen. No she wasn't a hooker, just hired company/fun/entertainment for the night. Look but dont touch stuff.

Me and my best mate ended up going home with 2 of the pommie bar tenders at one joint, who were actually better looking than all the striper's. For the life of me i cant remmber the second ones name or that part of the night, my mate dated one for a good 6 months till she went home. Poor bugger thought he fell in love.
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Old 11-04-2005, 10:01 PM   #26
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Poor bugger thought he fell in love.

Yeah but in love with what???
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Yeah in love with what but???
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SHe was a pommie tourist who worked in the bar at a strip club. Wore sensible clothes to work and was actually a great sort, shame her visa expired. Had lots of hot friends visiting all the time, Pommie shielas party hard :sm_headba:.

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Old 11-04-2005, 10:14 PM   #28
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lol i hope i meet someone like that on my big 18th nite!!!

i spoke to my parents bout tools, and i will probably get my grandads set, which were givin to him recently so are pretty brand new

i had a look at these wheels today...
Steering wheels

not sure whether or not to go the square or round?...
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Neither, but if you have to, then round.
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they dont want to buy like mags or springs or something because they want something to buy that i will remember bla bla bla
I can think of 2 that you wont forget
Supercharger or turbo

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