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Themikanic · Apr 16th, 2006, 12:58 AM

Yesterday, my friend & I went for a drive to Lavers Hill, Cape Otway Lighthouse & on to Apollo Bay before heading back to Colac & home to Ballan.
I like sitting in the passenger seat, my friend had a ball driving through the curves of the road around the mountains, racing through the gears of the more than willing engine. The sound of the Supercharger whine......*MAGIC*.

Really makes you appreciate you own a special car!!!
Mike in Ballan.

OZChris · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:07 AM

Sounds like you had a great time Mike.

I bet you had (probably still have) a great big grin on your face

minigolf · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:12 AM

They're some superb roads in there. Some of the bits between Lavers Hill and Port Campbell are excellent. And, of course, the Lorne-Apollo Bay section is fantastic too.

Themikanic · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:15 AM

Yes MiM, minigolf, we had a ball, we also had a bit fun on some of the greasy damp patches of the road,

Thanks for your message,
Mike.

OZChris · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:19 AM

Sounds like it could be time for an early morning GOR run

minigolf · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Themikanic

Yes MiM, minigolf, we had a ball, we also had a bit fun on some of the greasy damp patches of the road,

Thanks for your message,
Mike.

Yeah, the Otways can be bad for that!

OZChris · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:23 AM

Here's a shot of my previous MINI from a couple of years ago

Baker · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:34 AM

GOR is always a fun blast, as long as they haven't got those nasty "cops-hiding-in-bushes-with-radars-and-radio" there

.

Seen a few really nasty accidents there when people have gone silly, be careful out there.

doona · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:49 AM

This years club GOR will be coming up very shortly.

-Dan

Themikanic · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Actually, I don't think the speed limit was broken at all. There are no arbitrary speed limits on the curves, just suggested ones. IE, a 60KPH curve, in a good car can be safely negotiated at a higher rate but without breaking the speed limit, and still retaining a margin for safety.
Mike.

OZChris · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:53 AM

Can I add one of these to the collection?

Any chance of a really early morning run to miss traffic?

Baker · Apr 16th, 2006, 01:55 AM

While the posted limits on the yellow signs are just suggestions, you're still governed by the speed limits of the road you're on.

I sometimes get confused and think the normal ones are suggestions too

Apr 16th, 2006, 12:58 AM	#1
Themikanic Themikanic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ballan, Victoria Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Great Ocean Rd Yesterday, my friend & I went for a drive to Lavers Hill, Cape Otway Lighthouse & on to Apollo Bay before heading back to Colac & home to Ballan. I like sitting in the passenger seat, my friend had a ball driving through the curves of the road around the mountains, racing through the gears of the more than willing engine. The sound of the Supercharger whine......MAGIC. Really makes you appreciate you own a special car!!! Mike in Ballan. 2005 JCW Mini Cooper S Chilli

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	They're some superb roads in there. Some of the bits between Lavers Hill and Port Campbell are excellent. And, of course, the Lorne-Apollo Bay section is fantastic too. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Themikanic Themikanic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ballan, Victoria Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Great Ocean Rd Yes MiM, minigolf, we had a ball, we also had a bit fun on some of the greasy damp patches of the road, Thanks for your message, Mike. 2005 JCW Mini Cooper S Chilli

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 14,095 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Themikanic Yes MiM, minigolf, we had a ball, we also had a bit fun on some of the greasy damp patches of the road, Thanks for your message, Mike. Yeah, the Otways can be bad for that! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Themikanic Themikanic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ballan, Victoria Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Great Ocean Rd Actually, I don't think the speed limit was broken at all. There are no arbitrary speed limits on the curves, just suggested ones. IE, a 60KPH curve, in a good car can be safely negotiated at a higher rate but without breaking the speed limit, and still retaining a margin for safety. Mike. 2005 JCW Mini Cooper S Chilli

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Apr 16th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Sounds like you had a great time Mike. I bet you had (probably still have) a great big grin on your face

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Sounds like it could be time for an early morning GOR run

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Here's a shot of my previous MINI from a couple of years ago

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	GOR is always a fun blast, as long as they haven't got those nasty "cops-hiding-in-bushes-with-radars-and-radio" there . Seen a few really nasty accidents there when people have gone silly, be careful out there.

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 2,819 Offline	This years club GOR will be coming up very shortly. -Dan

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:28 PM Posts: 2,563 Offline	Can I add one of these to the collection? Any chance of a really early morning run to miss traffic?

Apr 16th, 2006, 01:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 4,270 Offline	While the posted limits on the yellow signs are just suggestions, you're still governed by the speed limits of the road you're on. I sometimes get confused and think the normal ones are suggestions too

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