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Old 07-09-2007, 01:52 PM   #81
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I suggest we take the Gti route to begin with. Meet at hackey rd, go up magill rd, all the way to lobethol. Then take Lobethal - Mt Torrens Rd, onto Onkaparinga Valley Rd which leads to Birdwood. We will have 7km of dead on straight, anyone brave enough to clock out their car can do that if they like.

From there we take Mannum Rd back to Gumeracha and then to Cahins of Ponds from where we take Gorge Road back and end it at the newton shopping centre.

I think that Gorge Rd is better on the way back. Now for the times.

How about we meet at 10o'clock and leave at 10.30am. Everyone cool with the arrangement. Any suggestions are always welcome.
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Old 07-09-2007, 07:56 PM   #82
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Na man, love that idea!! im up for that!

you want me to print some flyers for us off?!

get the logo and eveything going.
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Old 07-09-2007, 08:16 PM   #83
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Sure thing man, go nuts. Do you wanna do a quick spin through some of those roads one evening next week. Just me and you. Dropped off my car half hour ago, getting springs and sway bar in this weekend. Im stoked. The car should be nice and tight when I get it back.
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Old 08-09-2007, 03:44 PM   #84
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Sounds like a good route, we doing maps and such?

Don't forget, it's a cruise, not a race. "Clocking out" doesn't sound very cruisey. I know it's a straight road and chances of an accident are slim, but we don't want to be seen to advocating law breaking for two reasons; Police attention to forum/bad rep to AGT and when you've got drivers of different skill levels and driving in different ways (Cruising as opposed to break neck speed driving) there is a possibility of an overtaking move going wrong, or somebody rushed into a miscalculation and causing an accident, etc etc.

Anyway, the point is... I'm of the opinion this cruise should try to keep to the speed limits and be safety concious at all times. 10+ cars flogging it through the hills isn't safe.

Am I alone in thinking this?
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:15 PM   #85
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Dude relax. You don't have to speed. Those who want to have the oppartunity.

Im no cop, or no goodie goodie. Don't crash into my car and i couldn't care less about how you drive is my view on this. We do need some pace otherwise it will be boring as hell.
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Old 09-09-2007, 05:58 PM   #86
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cant upload the pdf....
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Meeting Place
Botanic Gardens Car Park on Hackney Rd.
Meet at 10 AM and leave at 10:30 AM

In Adelaide
Left onto North Tce.
Then take a Right veer onto Magill Road.
Follow Magill Rd. then left turn onto Norton Summit Rd.
*Just before this, will wait for anyone to catch up.*

From Norton Summit Rd. onto Lobethal Rd.
Follow Lobethal Rd. until Main St.
We’ll stop on Main St. in Lobethal.

At Lobethal
Regroup, let brakes cool down, and have a chat.
Also enjoy the smell of glue on Sam’s exhaust manifold.

From Main St. onto Lobethal-Mount Torrens Rd.
Follow Lobethal-Mount Torrens Rd.
Then left turn onto Birdwood-Mount Torrens Rd.
From Birdwood-Mount Torrens Rd. onto William St.
Follow William St. then left turn onto Shannon St.
We’ll stop along here for some food in Birdwood.

At Birdwood
Grab some food, socialize,
Get to know each other a bit more and such.

From Shannon Rd. onto Adelaide-Mannum Rd.
Follow Adelaide-Mannum Rd. into Gummeracha
*Slow down for others to catch up if need be*
Left turn onto Gorge Rd.
Follow the Gorge until civilization
Hit Athelstone, then onto Newton.
Left turn into Newton Shopping Centre Car Park
-Just before the BP there.

At Newton

Take a few pics, some video, socialize again
Say goodbye for the day.



table of contacts for the day:

DRIVER USERNAME REGO PHONE NUMBER
Sam Furler Sam_323 SAM 323 0415 328 020 / 0438 685 387
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Old 10-09-2007, 12:09 AM   #87
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Awesome, great route. Thanks for whipping up exact directions. One week then it's go time! Yeow. Will double check and remind my friends of the cruise to try and get them there.

Think I'm going crazy, writing essays till 1 in the morning on a Sunday night is not good for the brain.

Oh yeah, Tom - 0400041571 for contacts thing.
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Old 10-09-2007, 08:27 AM   #88
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Sam Furler - Sam_323 - SAM 323 0415 328 020 / 0438 685 387
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Miki - RedLineResident - 0422 348 447
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Old 10-09-2007, 08:58 PM   #89
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cruise

mite tag along looks like fun. bit of luck should have my 17's on the old kh laser by then, by the way will their be any astina gt club stickers for sale. would like 1 or 2

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Old 11-09-2007, 11:19 AM   #90
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I don't thinks so i wanted a set for ages.
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Old 11-09-2007, 12:03 PM   #91
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Na. if i hadda known that, i would ordered some more, to sell to u guys.
i got mine last week... worth the $50 bucks!!!
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:09 PM   #92
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Just some quick notes:

Walkie Talkies people. If you have them, bring them.

Cameras - likewise

Petrol - 3/4 tank at least or 2/3 at the very least - Not towing anyone.

Time 10am 10:30 depart (sharp)

Money for food: not a bad idea. Driving is an exhausting task, food and water are essential

Finally Sunday should be good. Lets have fun, stur up some adrenalin, warm up some brakes and use some rubber. We pay premium dollar for it believing that it gives us good grip handling. Now lets use it to its full potential because the truth is you will rarelly need to around town.
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:12 PM   #93
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yep, i dont have a still camera, will be bringing me vid1 tho
and be filled up!...
gonna try a service on sat an see how we go!
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Old 11-09-2007, 05:41 PM   #94
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Ill bring a still camera. It isn't an SLR or anything pro but it sould do the job. hopefully I don't forget.
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Old 13-09-2007, 06:00 PM   #95
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Lets try this again:

1. Sam_323 (Sam)
2. My Sis-should be (BG) (Sam's Sis)
3. RedLineResident (BA) (Miki)
4. 85 Celica Turbo - was Miki's passenger on the gti run. (Pierrot)
5. Tom (BG) (obviously Tom)
6. Evan (Laser) ( " Evan)
7. Balsamovan (Laser KH TX3 FWD) - fordlaser.com (name - ?)
8. Gti-013 - said he'd come if its a day cruze (Peter)
9.
10.


Lets add as many people as are coming.
9.
10.
11.
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Old 15-09-2007, 06:36 PM   #96
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Bumpskis. Tommorow morning boys and girls.

My cars all ready to meet yaz. Oh, and so am I.
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Old 16-09-2007, 01:20 PM   #97
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That was a good cruze. Pitty about the weather, my tires are sh** in the wet. It was like floating through some of those corners. No grip.

Dry was real good. Sam you had a cracker pace. Enjoyed following you. I Can't believe it only took us 2 hours to complete the whole route. That was a suprise which was handy seeing as how now Ive got the rest of the day for other thing.

Next time we should do it at night. Do a night cruze when the weather warms up a bit. I think that will be nice.

Id like to appologize Tom, we kinda took a quick detour and the thought that you would wait at Lobethol and then confused you and ourselves. hope you didn't wait too long.
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Old 16-09-2007, 02:25 PM   #98
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No whackas Miki, I knew I wasn't going to keep up with you guys. Niether my car or my confidence is up to your pace so I was more than happy to take it in my own time. Wasn't waiting long, either. Sorry if I held anybody up but I know better than to drive above my limits, especially with some of the roads up there. Coming round some of those right handers with a bit of speed behind you and seeing a stobie pole 1m from the left hand side of the road makes you appreciate traction.

Learnt a HEAP about my car today. Really happy actually, on the way up it was good but felt a little sloppy through the corners. After I gave the tyres some air at Birdwood it all came together. Was getting through the turns quicker in the wet than I was in the dry in the end, great fun. And really getting the hang of heel-toeing as well, my little 1.8 really needs to be kept upwards of 3.5krpm to get the power out so it helps alot.
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Old 16-09-2007, 02:46 PM   #99
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The wet was scary for me but I had to keep up with sam when he started pulling away so I overtook. Even though it was wet I found myself trying to be cautious but often getting carried away and creeping past 110km/h. It would be nice to have V - pettern tires for the wet, but my current tires are ok in the dry so I can't complain.

Tire pressures are a huge factor. I usually run the front at 36psi and back at 34psi. Seems to work well and they don't roll and wear out the edge that way either.

Can't wait till next cruise.
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hey sorry i couldnt make it guys girlfriends ay!

well PICS...
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