Toecutter Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi Guys, Our last overnight cruise meeting in Lilydale through the Black Spurr to Mount Bulla was a great success. The roads were brilliant to drive and the weather of 27 deg C on both days was perfect cruise tempurature for the old Z cars. The icing on the cake was the lush scenary through the rolling hills and winding mountain roads. Dale is preparing an artical with photo's and I will also have a video to be ready with the artical. This region of Victoria offers the best driving about this time of year before it gets hot and the brown grass takes over so we have decided to hit the area of Lake mountain and the Black Spurr once again for a day trip. The planned date is Saturday 15th December 2007. At this point we can make it a 9:30 meeting time leaving at 9:45am sharp. We can once again use Lilydale as a meeting point, across the road from Nissan. Details such as the route to be taken is still to be finalised and I will talk to Craig about this as he is quite familiar with the roads in that area. The end of the run will be for lunch at a loction also to be disclosed at a later time. We can stop for coffee at a midway point, perhaps in Marysville. Some Lake Mountain pics here... http://www.mtbullersprint.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=2184 EDIT: Just a note on the advantadge of having a UHF cb radio, we used them on the Bulla cruise and found them invaluable keeping everyone on track. It was my first time for me to use one on a cruise and I think it made the whole experience that much better as there was on going dialogue between the cars. I bought a 5 Watt hand heldunit that worked fine, (initially was'nt chrged fully but the next day proved better). So buy, borrow or steal one as they really help. Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reverendzed Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hey guys...Just worth a mention that Saturday's date in December would be the 15th not 16th, I only know this because I have a HUGE carols service to plan for the night of the 16th and I sure want to be a part of what's happening on the 15th.....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 ah thanks rev, all fixed! Yep Saturday it is! Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Can anyone confirm if this is still on? cheers Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalee Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 If I can find time to get the lowered king springs in the zed between now and then I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I will be there and this time make sure I have some nice new spark plugs in. First time all plugs had all fueled up and the car wouldn't start for the last run. Damn! Anyway the car is all raring to go. See you on the 15th. Marysville has a nice big Hot Bread place for a snack and plenty of parking out the back. I will suss out a BBQ venue for lunch. Sulio I am guessing you might get a bit video crazy on these roads as well. Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zr240 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 my cars are still not ready but I can bring the old WRX out for a spin if you will hyave me Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hi Guys, Yer all systems go! I'm not sure if I'll be doing any video work as I'm looking forward to focusing on driving this time but I'll bring my camera, tripod and sticky mount along and there's a spare seat in my car. Evan was pretty good with the camera on last video so if he wants to come along and take that post again that works for me!? I'd be glad to edit the footage wants we get back. Let's iron out the finer details this thursday night at the BBQ. Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I don't think anyone will mind a WRX along. The more the merryer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I'd love to come along and video, and would particually like a ride in a wrx and a v8 powered 260z I need another zed fix, my cars not currently at my house and its just a weird feeling lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Ha no worries Even. Can you make it to Lilydale? If so then no problems jumping in my car for a while if you like. Then you will see what I meant about the diff in power between a Turbo Territory and a V8 Zed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zr240 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Dont you mean the difference between a wrx turbo and a v8 zed?? I will have plenty space in the WRX as Im coming alone Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Ah, Even had a few runs in my Territory up to Buller a few weeks back. He was surprised how fast it was and asked how it compared to my Zed. But yeah I guess he will get the full deal on the 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zedevan Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zr240 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hi all Just wanted to check it this is all still happening as want to got pickup a cb this week?? Ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yes the drive is on. We meet Saturday morning as planned above. We could have around 10 cars which is not bad for a little club. See you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Yes definately on. I'll call you tommorrow Craig so we can discuss the route. Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
620Z Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Any chance of people confirming they are going on here before Friday so we know who to look out for or wait for. At the moment I think we have:- Craig 260Z Sulio 260Z Lurch 240Z (Might have to work) Ash in WRX Evan - Passenger Gordon - Maybe meeting us halfway along 240Z Dave - 350Z (Can't make it now) John - GTIR Turbo Bruce 240Z Kyle 240Z Possibly another Bruce 240Z coming in from overseas late Friday. Will be late call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR260 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I was coming but very reluctantly have to work this weekend now to try and get everything done for christmas. Joel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I am in, what is the expected departure time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted December 13, 2007 Author Share Posted December 13, 2007 9:45am dep time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod F Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'll try and make it as I missed the Mt Buller one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.A.R. Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I'll try and make it as I missed the Mt Buller one With new floors!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Enjoy all I have to work all day somthing food for the kid? :) Ps Merry Xmas to all Regards Bruce Trarlgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toecutter Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 Looks pretty wet out there atm with heavy cloud cover, oh well I guess we can decide at the meeting point if it's worth going ahead with the cruise. Satellite weather images show some clearing up ahead with a predicted max of 22!? Sulio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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