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Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 62
Reg: 03-2008
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It must be that time again for a south east qld cruise.Any ideas where, when, what time etc.lets have some creative feed back. |
David Tra
DieHard
qld
TT
Posts: 761
Reg: 11-2007
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I like the idea of a south east qld cruise though  |
Stuart Geldard
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer V8
Posts: 7
Reg: 02-2009
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any chance of heading west as far as Toowoomba? There are some good roads up the range that take you off the main range crossing. On a side note how many SC people from Toowoomba and surrounds? |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet
Posts: 2760
Reg: 07-2005
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not a bad idea, we have not headed west for a while.
Ill be keen IF im not working and ill bring the new GT starlet for a run (hopefully there are some twisties so i dont get creamed by all you Soarer folk haha) |
Stuart Geldard
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer V8
Posts: 8
Reg: 02-2009
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Yeah there are some really good winding switch back style roads on the way up flagstone creek road. That should keep your starlet in it's element for a little while. Anyone got an idea as to the date? |
David Tra
DieHard
qld
TT
Posts: 762
Reg: 11-2007
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Im not keen on racing through twisties but i can combat that by sitting in last place lol |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet
Posts: 2761
Reg: 07-2005
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as for date... it will need to be organised with at least 3 wks notice i reckon (safe bet)
Sunday June 14 perhaps? Ive organised them on sundays and saturdays and ive found sundays get more interest despite hangovers being a problem haha
Mind you, its been a while since a nice NIGHT run has been done. *thinks of all the cold air and how happy my turbo and engine would be*  |
Stuart Geldard
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer V8
Posts: 9
Reg: 02-2009
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How about June 21st? As for winding roads well less about racing and more about taking a drive somewhere unusual |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1352
Reg: 07-2005
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Stuart, I think I'll have to have a passenger to tell me about the scenery in the windy bits.
Destination is good, but getting there is always better for me and I understand not all people want to show James the way to push through the twisty bits.
If there is a predetermined place to meet then everyone can do the pace they want. You will certainly be made welcome in any case. |
Stuart Geldard
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer V8
Posts: 10
Reg: 02-2009
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Well I was thinking picnic point because it's easy to find if anyone gets separated from the group and there is usually plenty of parking, especially if people are keen for a night run.
As for the rout taken, well it would probably be more enjoyable no matter what your pace not to have to slog through all the trucks and caravans on the main range crossing. |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1357
Reg: 07-2005
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The Sunshine Coast people feel it's a little too far to travel out to Toowoomba before even starting a cruise, so the suggestion is to bring it closer to an area say, above Caboolture and as far out as Esk and up to Noosa. Any suggestions?
This is not designed to take away any ideas of a cruise out west, but to maybe add to.
C'mon all you people that say you want cruises, get off your arse and organise one. It's pretty easy. All you need is a map, a meeting point, a time and a V8 Soarer (for the best fun). |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 63
Reg: 03-2008
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That's an idea Mike,maybee the guys from out Toowoomba way could organise a cruise towards the coast,and the people from the coast head out west then we meet up somewhere half way for lunch.Is there any interest in that for an idea?Anyone with suggestions dont be shy speak up,i think we are all keen for a cruise.arn't we? |
Trent Toovey
DieHard
QLD
tt
Posts: 727
Reg: 07-2006
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well my soarer is running ok at the moment and i still owe james a 6 pack of xxxx gold so ill be there |
Stuart Geldard
Tinkerer
Queensland
Soarer V8
Posts: 16
Reg: 02-2009
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Well the idea of meeting up for lunch is an appealing one. I'm not sure but i reckon esk would be pretty central to most of us. Any other location ideas |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet
Posts: 2778
Reg: 07-2005
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hahaha WOOOO !! beers haha
Yeh Esk is nice, plus its nice and close to some of those lovely mountains and twisty roads near by  Im thinking Mt Glorious
So perhaps one meet in Brissy, and one for the Gold Coast lads (so you can take the logan motorway) and then a big meet up on the freeway just before you turn off to head towards esk.
Now just to organise a date so i can actually come along without getting stabbed by work. |
Chris Butler
Tinkerer
QLD
UZZ31 Soarer GT-L V8
Posts: 16
Reg: 02-2009
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I have gearbox issues at present so won't be able to make this one .
however, I've been thinking of organising a run out to Dayboro as a colleague of mine owns a winery out that way; so was basically wondering if anybody was interested for starters and what people think of the roads out that way? was thinking maybe a cruise out there, lunch etc? |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 64
Reg: 03-2008
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Chris a winery cruise sounds good,we would be interested. |
Simeon Taylor
Newbie
Qld
jzx100 chaser tourer v
Posts: 1
Reg: 09-2008
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wouldnt mind coming out for a cruise. just blew my gearbox in the chaser last week though, so instead of replacing the auto im doing a manual conversion. if i can get it done in time ill be keen to go for a drive. |
Chris Butler
Tinkerer
QLD
UZZ31 Soarer GT-L V8
Posts: 17
Reg: 02-2009
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Thanks Carla! I wasn't really sure if it was something many people would be into, but hopefully the interest will grow enough for me to organise a cruise in the near future!I realise it's a bit further away than previous cruises have gone, but if the road out that way is good then.... |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 65
Reg: 03-2008
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No problems Chris,you organise it and we'll be there.
I wish someone would set a date for this cruise out Esk way so we can sort things out and be sure to have that day free.Give everyone 2 or 3 weeks and 'hopefully' we'll get a good turn out. |
Mike Bradberry
Goo Roo
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 1364
Reg: 07-2005
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Sunday the 21st June or Sunday 28th. How's that sound?
Maybe the Sunshine Coast people could meet up first for a quick run to the meet up point.
I only saying these dates are good because of my egocentric outlook and I can't make the weekend before. (I'm planning on having swine flu). |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 66
Reg: 03-2008
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OK the 21st or 28th is good for us.
Make a decision people.Then the sunny coast crew can organise a meet up point. |
Bobby Green
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 280
Reg: 09-2005
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I might attend if my soarer is ready by then. Don't have my hopes up though. |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet
Posts: 2785
Reg: 07-2005
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im away on the 21st. 28th would be grand.
Shall i organise a run soon ? I may invite some dirty Starlets also if people dont mind.
Im ready to do it.. someone just say the word |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 67
Reg: 03-2008
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Just do it,go for it,yes. |
Trent Toovey
DieHard
QLD
tt
Posts: 729
Reg: 07-2006
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im busy the 21st and 28th |
James Harris
Goo Roo
QLD
GT Starlet
Posts: 2789
Reg: 07-2005
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27th? The saturday? Chances are id be working also but ill try and get a morning off. |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 68
Reg: 03-2008
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27th is the 1st day of the school holidays.
Lots of cops and traffic. |
Tim Ross
DieHard
Qld
6+2>8 (50RRA)
Posts: 702
Reg: 09-2007
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The later the better for me... 50RRA II is getting closer.. but would like a little time to iron out bugs before bringing her out on her QLD debut |
Ian Gordon
Tinkerer
Qld
Soarer 2.5 TT
Posts: 42
Reg: 04-2008
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Sundays are good for me.
Esk is another of Carlas' great ideas. Keep them coming. |
Carla Van Steenselen
Tinkerer
Queensland
SC300
Posts: 69
Reg: 03-2008
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As no one has set a firm date for the cruise, I'm now starting a new thread. |
Tim Ross
DieHard
Qld
6+2>8 (50RRA)
Posts: 752
Reg: 09-2007
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Wont be out now. |
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