thanks for the comments, i don't know who is the most suprised you lot or me!!! well the prep for next year has started with a new light single exhaust, bought from Nog and a top end refresh to be completed with MAD48's help and a stage 2 kit and dyno set up. i have dipped into the sponsership mire by putting an add in my local free ads and fingers crossed it will reap some rewards. and things are looking up on the job front as i have my third interview in 6 months on tuesday next week