Brodie Glendinning

Nissan 300zx 

KRISH CHETTY

Nissan Skyline GT-R R32

THE Story

How did your interest in cars begin?
My father was a mechanic in Fiji so he would bring home cars like the Datsun 1200, Toyota KE30 etc and when he would drive, I would sit passenger and change the gears. When he would work on cars, I would pass him his tools and slowly, I did more and more and here we are today. Having owned 98 cars and 5 bikes 🫣

What was the first car you ever owned?
1989 BMW E30

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
Ultimate makes it very hard as I have so many! This is tough so I’m going with an R32 GT-R built by Garage Active in Japan but with the R34 Getrag manual instead of sequential.

The Build

Tell us about your Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
500hp on 18psi. Single turbo and support mods, bigger injectors, Link G4x ECU, stronger clutch, all adjustable suspension arms etc so pretty basic until budget allows to do a forge setup as I’d like to go with 650hp at all four and redline at 10,250 👀

How long have you owned it?
Around 3 years.

Where does this car spend most of its time?
Spends most of its time at a United service station getting E85!

Challenges & lessons learned
Next time, I’ll save up for longer and get a much higher spec coilovers by HKS or Ohlins instead of the more common ones as they might be budget friendly, but they don’t last and can easily leak. ALSO, the suspension arms will likely end up being Ikeya or Nismo next time as the current ones are just not built to last.

DRIVER'S PHILOSOPHY

My Thoughts

I don’t have to drive an GT-R. I would be just as happy driving any of my previous R34’s, EVOs, E30’s, 180SX’s, Datsun 1200 Ute etc. because the car you have NEEDS to be for you. You are the driver and if that car makes you happy, that’s the car for you.

Growl Racing has been absolutely killing it lately, and it’s been a privilege to be part of the Performance Pulse Expo events from the start. What they’ve built in SEQ is so much more than just a car club; they’ve created a massive, high-energy community where everyone feels welcome, from the hardcore builds to the family fans. By putting on world-class shows at the Brisbane Showgrounds and supporting the local scene through things like club rego and track days, Chris and the team have truly raised the bar for Australian car culture. They’ve been amazing to work with, and it’s great to see a group that genuinely cares about the people as much as the cars, bringing the whole community together like one big family.

FRANK TESTA

2009 Ford Falcon FG XR6 Turbo

THE Story

How did your interest in cars begin?
My dad! He worked for Ford and I grew up around classic Falcons. Watching Bathurst as far back as I can remember!

What was the first car you ever owned?
FG XR6 Sedan

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
I am genuinely happy and enjoy what I have, but a GT40 or Vermillion Fire XY GT are on the list!

The Build

Tell us about your FG XR6 Turbo

Basic rundown of the car is Atomic Engine, Powerglide, Haltech, E85, 800hp.

Tuned by Forced Performance, Fabrication, Haltech and Powerglide Conversion by Matthew Hollis, Gearbox by Gregory Brooks, MCA Suspension.

Ultimately, the car has been built at home in dad’s shed with help from the right people!

How long have you owned it?

8 years. 

Why this car?

As a kid I knew my first car had to be a Dash Green FG. It was a realistic thing to work towards and fast forward 11 years this is still the car and colour I want. I paid $9000 for my first FG in 2015 which I kept until 2018 when I sold it to purchase the one I have now. Time flies!

Where does this car spend most of its time?
These days mostly track events. This is where I can drive the car the way I want and properly enjoy it. It is hard to turn down the opportunity to be part of the odd show and shine too!

Challenges & lessons learned

Enjoy the ride and love every moment. Build for you, the way you want.

I don’t regret anything about this car.

DRIVER'S PHILOSOPHY

My Thoughts

Enjoy being part of greatest club in QLD!

CODY HUNT

2009 HSV CLUBSPORT TOURER

THE Story

How did your interest in cars begin?
All thanks to my old man 💪 An ex-president of the rebel car club seen me amongst cars at a young age 🙏

What was the first car you ever owned?
VK Commodore

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
I guess next step would be a Promod 🙏

The Build

Tell us about your Clubsport

Original build was performed by ASG MOTORSPORTS - home of the turbo LS, and still returns to its home ASG for all major works 💪💪

Maintenance performed by myself at OZTORQUE

How long have you owned it?

4 years now

Why this car?

Originally, I was building a Maloo to resemble my good mate Ritchie's wagon... after much deliberation and weighing up build costs to finish the Maloo it made sense to just purchase the wagon off of him 🙏

Does your car have a Nickname? 

"Urluzn" - I just came across the plates and thought they suited perfectly 💪

Where does this car spend most of its time?

Loves a good No Prep session and has had some good fun with dynos!

Awards and Achievements:

• Summernats Horsepower Heroes: Winner twice – once outright and once in the Boosted8 class.

• Horsepower Hero: Overall 4th winner of all time with 1,953 hp.

• Rockynats: Current record holder.

Challenges & lessons learned

NO REGRETS 💪💪

Full send don't let nothing stop you 🙏

The sky is the limit 🔥🔥🔥

DRIVER'S PHILOSOPHY

My Thoughts

Over the years, we’ve taken the wagon all over Australia, from racing and dyno competitions to show-and-shines, and even our very own beloved Performance Pulse Expo that our besty Mr. MORRIS + FAMILY +CO put on every year for the car community 😘

For that legends 🙏 we thank you.  More than glad to be a part of the GROWL COMMUNITY since day 1, and my family will continue to do so till days end 💪

MAX CLARKE

2008 FG Falcon XR8 Ute

THE Story

How did your interest in cars begin?
Fast and furious movies!

What was the first car you ever owned?
Daihatsu Charade

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
Porsche GT3RS

The Build

Tell us about your XR8 Ute
During the Covid times in 2020 I had the opportunity to supercharge my engine.  I did this in the comfort of my garage and had the team at Real Dyno Performance check over the work and tune the vehicle.  This was filmed and displayed on YouTube in 2020!  Many shops like Harts Transmissions and Precision Performance & Mechanical have also worked their magic on the Ute over the years.

How long have you owned it?
11 years.

Why this car?

Grew up in a Ford family, and when this model was released in 2008, I knew I wanted to one day own this particular model in the V8 range.

Where does this car spend most of its time?
Car meets, track events and some Show & Shine events

Challenges & lessons learned
Most difficult was putting a driveline package together to suit the power and its use.

DRIVER'S PHILOSOPHY

My Thoughts

This car has had an incredible journey from the day I got it in 2015. Now, it’s a supercharged 6-speed manual with 620 hp - so much fun! 

Being part of the Growl Racing Club and surrounded by like-minded enthusiasts just makes it that much more enjoyable.

BRODIE GLENDINNING

1990 Nissan 300zx

THE Story

How did your interest in cars begin?
My Father

What was the first car you ever owned?
My 1990 Nissan 300zx 

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
Bagged 64 Impala or a bagged Lambo.  Ha ha, we can dream right?!?!

The Build

Tell us about your 300zx 

Physically everything has been modified.  Full custom interior, Ford 9" rear end, full back half with cage, 383 SB Chev with a 98mm turbo.  Everything you see is custom to the vehicle. 

How long have you owned it?

13 years. 

Why this car?

My parents actually picked it.  They bought it for me when I was 13 as a project for me and Dad to do.  Dad has always said if there was ever an import he would own, it would be a 300zx ... so here we are! 

Does your car have a Nickname? 

I got a set of number plates for my 16th birthday, being ZEE300.  Ever since we've always called it Zee. 

Where does this car spend most of its time?

A bit of everything.  Shed pony, set up on show at events or being flogged at track days! 

Challenges & lessons learned

I don't regret a single thing.  The memories and love I have for the car, I'll never ever regret.

DRIVER'S PHILOSOPHY

My Thoughts

The car means the world to me, and being able to show it off is a reflection of both me and my Dad. When people say they love it or that it looks sick, etc. it really ticks all the boxes for me. If I can pass that passion on to other kids and families, I just want to keep the idea alive of kids working on cars with their Dads.

Chris Morris

1981 TF Cortina

The Story

What car do you drive, and how long have you owned it?
1981 TF Cortina — I’ve had this car for over 12 years.

What made you choose this car?
I’ve always loved the TF model Cortinas.

What was the first car you ever owned?
Nissan Bluebird TRX.

What would your ultimate dream car / dream build be?
My dream car is an XY GT.

The Build

What mods have you done? Any favourite features or custom touches?
FG XR6 Turbo built motor, G35 1050 turbo, Powerglide transmission, BorgWarner Truetrac diff.

What type of event is your favourite in this car?
Love all track events and just cruising with mates. Growing to love the Growl No Prep Battle — running 10.5 @ 147mph.

Driver’s Philosophy

My Thoughts

Growl started as a simple idea, built from a genuine love of cars and racing, and has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. What makes it special isn’t just the events or the builds, it’s the people. The support, passion, and sense of community from everyone involved has turned Growl into what it is today. Seeing it grow through shared experiences, friendships, and a common love for the scene is something I’m incredibly proud of, and it’s all thanks to the people who continue to show up, support each other, and be part of the journey.

AMANDA MORRIS

2006 FPV MKii TYPHOON

The Story

What car do you drive, and how long have you owned it?
2006 FPV MKII Typhoon.  I owned her for 8 years - then regretfully traded her for the current GT.

What made you choose this car?
It was a waiting game for this car to come up for sale.  Definitely love at first drive! 

What was the first car you ever owned?
1985 Peugeot 505 GTI Executive Sedan - my first love! 

The Build

What mods have you done? Any favourite features or custom touches?
Absolutely stock until the day I sold her. 

What type of event is your favourite in this car?
Just cruising the Coast - was my daily and my dog was always riding shotgun!