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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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I am going to Melbourne to work for GM holden designing the Air induction system for the new Impala for 4-6 months. Just wondering if there was anyone here that I may get to know and ask questions about AU to. I am totally stoked about this, it is going to be a great experience.

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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Contact The Dingo he is from AU
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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G'day mate... not me.

Brush up on the lingo by listening to your old "Men At Work" album!

...And send us video of the water swirling down backwards!
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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I lived in Melbourne for 4 years. You are going to have a great time. Much to see and do, lots of sports, natural attractions, great food, etc. The Phillip Island race circuit is nearby, can probably see some type of car/motorcycle racing. Also, the Australia F1 race is March 18th. It is right in Melbourne in Albert Park, I have been to it. A must drive (or ride if you are a motorcyclist) is the Great Ocean road along the south coast from Melbourne.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by droid
I am going to Melbourne to work for GM holden designing the Air induction system for the new Impala for 4-6 months. Just wondering if there was anyone here that I may get to know and ask questions about AU to. I am totally stoked about this, it is going to be a great experience.

Thanks

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Give a to my friend Tim N. who works on brakes there. He can fix you up. Look him up in peoplefinder.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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G'day! I'm a genuine Aussie living in Sydney. Send me a pm if you have any questions. I get to Melb every month. I also used to live in Denver, CO so I understand both the American and Australian languages. Regards, Coolvet
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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G'day

I live about 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, however you may want to contact these guys

www.corvettesofmelbourne.com

Have fun...
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I ate at Outback, does that count ?
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I ate at Outback, does that count ?
close but no cigar...
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Contact The Dingo he is from AU

And Ozvette. Plus GS ragtop visits there 5-6 times a year.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Melbourne is a FUN city, (not as FUN as Sydney) i'm sure you'll enjoy it. I remember seeing a C5 and a C4 while I was in Melbourne in the Langham Hotel area. I also saw a couple C5s in Sydney going to and from Bondi Beach.
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Contact The Dingo he is from AU
Dingo is in Sydney - Melbourne is a L-O-N-G way from Sydney... Australia is a continent, remember.
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Been there twice. Great people. You will really enjoy it.
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I live a couple hours from Melb. I think your best bet is Corvettes of Melb. A couple of the guys post on here.
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