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WAY · Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel

The drive was quite mad. Wayne reset his computer when we left Melbourne and by the time we got to Apollo Bay (which is 150 km of death defying curves, cliff-faces and few safe places to overtake) he had averaged 94kph! Gives you some idea of the pace that we set ourselves. Not a good outing for the wives.

I know I am a reasonably fast driver, but I'm not THAT fast!!! No, I reset my trip computer at Rye, and the 94km/h average was between Rye and Apollo Bay when I was overtaking everything in sight (mostly on the outside lane on corners

). Actually it was a pretty clear run most of the way, and I was driving like a mad man. Would have been better if you guys were behind me!!!

Boo and Mel, it's a shame you guys were not there. WOuld have been fun with that BRG. Also aren't we missing another Black/w and also EB/W car? Hope to see a full house next time!!!

warped · Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:49 PM

Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception

"Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road"

WAY · Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dipper66
Guys,

My gallery is now set up and all the shots from the 'Targa Great Ocean Road' are now in there. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...llery=Dipper66

Thanks

Adam

Thanks Adam, those photos were great! Now I know why Coolpix 5700 cost some $2500. Excellent picture quality!!!

eltel · Feb 3rd, 2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by warped
Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception

"Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road"

My apologies, I misheard WAY. But even so, the road from Wye river to Apollo Bay is no picnic, and gives you some idea of the pace that WAY set.

I'd still say that the average for the Geelong-Apollo Bay trip would be around 80?

Regards, ElTel

Spazz · Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:16 PM

Guys and girls!

Looks like you had a bloody good one! I am sooooooo spewing I couldnt make it. There was just no getting out of work!

So looks like we have a new Vic record for attendance. I promise Ill help you make it even bigger next time!

eltel · Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spazz
Guys and girls!

Looks like you had a bloody good one! I am sooooooo spewing I couldnt make it. There was just no getting out of work!

So looks like we have a new Vic record for attendance. I promise Ill help you make it even bigger next time!

We missed you, Spazz.

Still, as I looked at the fleet of EB cars ahead of me, I imagined that one of them was you. That helped a bit.

This work thing - it gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it? Then again, you're going to need lots of overtime to pay for the JCW kit.

Regards, ElTel

Spazz · Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
We missed you, Spazz.

Still, as I looked at the fleet of EB cars ahead of me, I imagined that one of them was you. That helped a bit.

This work thing - it gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it? Then again, you're going to need lots of overtime to pay for the JCW kit.

Regards, ElTel

Tell me about it! I just got home (7am) from an all night shift, and off to bed coz I have another one tonight! Oh well, if the Hartge kit is the go, I mightn't have to do that much overtime!

Boo · Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spazz
Oh well, if the Hartge kit is the go, I mightn't have to do that much overtime!

Spazz turning to the Dark Side ......

warped · Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:56 PM

The Dark Side clouds everything much confusion and pain will it cause ... at until JCW releases some damn details

WAY · Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by warped
Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception

"Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road"

Hahahaha.
"Yes ElTel, I averaged 94kmh on the entire length of the GOR. In fact you should have seen me on the way home. Took some of those corners at 180kmh!!! Had M.Schumacher behind me and he was struggling to keep up in his bright red 360 Modena!"
Is that better Warped?

warped · Feb 4th, 2003, 07:40 AM

Way ... subtlety is not a concept you are familiar with is it?

Have to admit I'm jealous of the lot of you, firstly only just ordered my MCS and secondly the GOR is a long way away from Sydney

swamos · Feb 4th, 2003, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gripper
Great Day!!

Hope every one got home in one piece...

Great photos, Gripper.

But my question is, where are all the Coopers? All I can see in the photos are S?

OZChris · Feb 4th, 2003, 11:33 AM

Sorry to have missed the run on Sunday. Not sure that I would have been keeping up with the 'S's.

I picked up my CR Cooper up today.

Been driving ever since. Hope to catch the next Vic run.

Chris

eltel · Feb 4th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ccsmini
Sorry to have missed the run on Sunday. Not sure that I would have been keeping up with the 'S's.

I picked up my CR Cooper up today.

Been driving ever since. Hope to catch the next Vic run.

Chris

Glad that you finally got it. Shame you couldn't make the drive, but there will be others. We would all like to see some photos please.

Regards, Eltel

ratboy · Feb 6th, 2003, 02:39 AM

sorry to have missed the day as I only found this forum on tuesday will love to come to the next one

eltel · Feb 6th, 2003, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ratboy
sorry to have missed the day as I only found this forum on tuesday will love to come to the next one

Not a problem, ratboy, you're now on the list of VIC drivers, so someone should contact you when the next drive is on.

Regards, ElTel

MrMow · Feb 6th, 2003, 03:35 AM

Sorry I couldn't come on the drive guys, I've been in LA working for the last month and will be here 'til March..
Maybe next one.. Sorry!

WAY · Feb 6th, 2003, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrMow
Sorry I couldn't come on the drive guys, I've been in LA working for the last month and will be here 'til March..
Maybe next one.. Sorry!

Hey MrMow, good to see you! What, mapping out laguna seca this time??? What a job!!!

MrMow · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:25 AM

I wish! No racing game for me this time dammit! Just a big movie tie in..
Lots of Minis here in Orange County, South California, mainly S'.
But the majority are SUVs, check www.bigdumbtrucks.com its run by a guy in our office here.. yes there are lots of these on the roads!

Hope to make the next drive..

Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:23 PM	#88 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 1,735 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spazz *Oh well, if the Hartge kit is the go, I mightn't have to do that* much overtime! Spazz turning to the Dark Side ...... The original SWORKS**

Feb 4th, 2003, 09:35 AM	#92 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Where are the Coopers Quote: Originally posted by Gripper Great Day!! Hope every one got home in one piece... Great photos, Gripper. But my question is, where are all the Coopers? All I can see in the photos are S?

Feb 4th, 2003, 11:33 AM	#93 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	It has finally arrived. Sorry to have missed the run on Sunday. Not sure that I would have been keeping up with the 'S's. I picked up my CR Cooper up today. Been driving ever since. Hope to catch the next Vic run. Chris

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eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Re: It has finally arrived. Quote: Originally posted by ccsmini Sorry to have missed the run on Sunday. Not sure that I would have been keeping up with the 'S's. I picked up my CR Cooper up today. Been driving ever since. Hope to catch the next Vic run. Chris Glad that you finally got it. Shame you couldn't make the drive, but there will be others. We would all like to see some photos please. Regards, Eltel

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Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:43 PM	#81
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel The drive was quite mad. Wayne reset his computer when we left Melbourne and by the time we got to Apollo Bay (which is 150 km of death defying curves, cliff-faces and few safe places to overtake) he had averaged 94kph! Gives you some idea of the pace that we set ourselves. Not a good outing for the wives. I know I am a reasonably fast driver, but I'm not THAT fast!!! No, I reset my trip computer at Rye, and the 94km/h average was between Rye and Apollo Bay when I was overtaking everything in sight (mostly on the outside lane on corners ). Actually it was a pretty clear run most of the way, and I was driving like a mad man. Would have been better if you guys were behind me!!! Boo and Mel, it's a shame you guys were not there. WOuld have been fun with that BRG. Also aren't we missing another Black/w and also EB/W car? Hope to see a full house next time!!!

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Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:49 PM	#82 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception "Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road"

Feb 3rd, 2003, 12:59 PM	#83 (permalink)
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dipper66 Guys, My gallery is now set up and all the shots from the 'Targa Great Ocean Road' are now in there. Hope you enjoy. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...llery=Dipper66 Thanks Adam Thanks Adam, those photos were great! Now I know why Coolpix 5700 cost some $2500. Excellent picture quality!!!

Feb 3rd, 2003, 06:48 PM	#84 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by warped Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception "Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road" My apologies, I misheard WAY. But even so, the road from Wye river to Apollo Bay is no picnic, and gives you some idea of the pace that WAY set. I'd still say that the average for the Geelong-Apollo Bay trip would be around 80? Regards, ElTel

Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:16 PM	#85 (permalink)
Spazz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 167 Offline	Guys and girls! Looks like you had a bloody good one! I am sooooooo spewing I couldnt make it. There was just no getting out of work! So looks like we have a new Vic record for attendance. I promise Ill help you make it even bigger next time!

Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:39 PM	#86 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spazz Guys and girls! Looks like you had a bloody good one! I am sooooooo spewing I couldnt make it. There was just no getting out of work! So looks like we have a new Vic record for attendance. I promise Ill help you make it even bigger next time! We missed you, Spazz. Still, as I looked at the fleet of EB cars ahead of me, I imagined that one of them was you. That helped a bit. This work thing - it gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it? Then again, you're going to need lots of overtime to pay for the JCW kit. Regards, ElTel

Feb 3rd, 2003, 08:44 PM	#87 (permalink)
Spazz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:13 AM Posts: 167 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel We missed you, Spazz. Still, as I looked at the fleet of EB cars ahead of me, I imagined that one of them was you. That helped a bit. This work thing - it gets in the way sometimes, doesn't it? Then again, you're going to need lots of overtime to pay for the JCW kit. Regards, ElTel Tell me about it! I just got home (7am) from an all night shift, and off to bed coz I have another one tonight! Oh well, if the Hartge kit is the go, I mightn't have to do that much overtime!

Feb 3rd, 2003, 09:56 PM	#89 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 869 Offline	The Dark Side clouds everything much confusion and pain will it cause ... at until JCW releases some damn details

Feb 3rd, 2003, 10:32 PM	#90 (permalink)
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by warped Way, if someone exaggerates about sometime like that, silence is the better part of valour ... reality is perception "Listen young ones and I will tell you the tale of WAY the LEGEND, who averaged 94km/h for the entire length of the Great Ocean Road" Hahahaha. "Yes ElTel, I averaged 94kmh on the entire length of the GOR. In fact you should have seen me on the way home. Took some of those corners at 180kmh!!! Had M.Schumacher behind me and he was struggling to keep up in his bright red 360 Modena!" Is that better Warped?

Feb 4th, 2003, 07:40 AM	#91 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Way ... subtlety is not a concept you are familiar with is it? Have to admit I'm jealous of the lot of you, firstly only just ordered my MCS and secondly the GOR is a long way away from Sydney

Feb 6th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#95 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 181 Offline	sorry to have missed the day as I only found this forum on tuesday will love to come to the next one

Feb 6th, 2003, 03:16 AM	#96 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 1,566 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ratboy sorry to have missed the day as I only found this forum on tuesday will love to come to the next one Not a problem, ratboy, you're now on the list of VIC drivers, so someone should contact you when the next drive is on. Regards, ElTel

Feb 6th, 2003, 03:35 AM	#97 (permalink)
MrMow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Sorry I couldn't come on the drive guys, I've been in LA working for the last month and will be here 'til March.. Maybe next one.. Sorry!

Feb 6th, 2003, 04:13 AM	#98 (permalink)
WAY MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MrMow Sorry I couldn't come on the drive guys, I've been in LA working for the last month and will be here 'til March.. Maybe next one.. Sorry! Hey MrMow, good to see you! What, mapping out laguna seca this time??? What a job!!!

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:25 AM	#99 (permalink)
MrMow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:13 AM Posts: 183 Offline	I wish! No racing game for me this time dammit! Just a big movie tie in.. Lots of Minis here in Orange County, South California, mainly S'. But the majority are SUVs, check www.bigdumbtrucks.com its run by a guy in our office here.. yes there are lots of these on the roads! Hope to make the next drive..

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