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swamos · Feb 6th, 2003, 02:34 PM

And another shot....

Unfortunately, I couldn't get a shot with the camera in place

Jugman and I took it for a run, and the results were pretty good

JugMan · Feb 6th, 2003, 02:56 PM

Swamos is a genius. Took him a matter of minutes to make that little baby, but was thwarted by the direction he had to turn the bolt to attach the camera!

It was late... I know, who can blame him? I look forward to seeing some daytime shots!

Cheers,

Jug

cjay · Feb 6th, 2003, 10:41 PM

Is this...

a. The Toombul car park tomorrow.
b. The Convention Centre car park tonight.
c. Me with nothing to do, waiting for my MINI.

CooPz · Feb 6th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Being just one big moving violation myself already I couldn't help but notice you mounted it on the drivers side in the field of view. Thats a No no. I know it's a defect notice but I don't know if it contributed to an accident ie, you lost sight of a old school mini behind the camera and ran over it, if it would affect your insurance.

Also fluffy dice or air fresheners hung from the rear view mirror, DEFECT. seems like anything fun is bad.

swamos · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CooPz
Being just one big moving violation myself already I couldn't help but notice you mounted it on the drivers side in the field of view. Thats a No no. I know it's a defect notice but I don't know if it contributed to an accident ie, you lost sight of a old school mini behind the camera and ran over it, if it would affect your insurance.

Also fluffy dice or air fresheners hung from the rear view mirror, DEFECT. seems like anything fun is bad.

Ooops

It doesn't obscure things very much with the screen folded away. It is certainly no where near as big as the displays for the taxis. How do they get away with it? Have a look tomorrow, and see what you think.

Only one more sleep to go

swamos · Feb 7th, 2003, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cjay
Is this...

a. The Toombul car park tomorrow.
b. The Convention Centre car park tonight.
c. Me with nothing to do, waiting for my MINI.

That's very good

I think it's a combination of A and C

CooPz · Feb 7th, 2003, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Ooops It doesn't obscure things very much with the screen folded away. It is certainly no where near as big as the displays for the taxis. How do they get away with it? Have a look tomorrow, and see what you think.

Only one more sleep to go

good question, I would say it's an "approved" modification by the RTA. I can't wait to see how our shots turn out. I have been practicing with the camera mount and different settings. I am so motion sick from watching the 3/4 persective videos (from over the passenger seat)it's not funny. I look like a drift racer as it gives the illusion of the car on a constant slide sideways.

I tried to us the personal gallery but I can't get anywhere. I use the create feature then it just takes me back to create again and again I can never get to the manage screen to add the pics or vids. I will distribute the old fashion way.... Floppy disc. I can say floppy disc can't I Basil? I'm not going to get in hot water?

hehe

Basil · Feb 7th, 2003, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CooPz
I can say floppy disc can't I Basil? I'm not going to get in hot water?

hehe

IML337 · Feb 8th, 2003, 01:35 AM

The mount I used...

http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm1.jpg
http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm2.jpg
http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm3.jpg
http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm4.jpg

and if anyone wants one (it sticks to the back window and places the camera on the rear parcel shelf essentially - giving you a full in car view) email Peter at blahboy@iinet.net.au

brisoz2002 · Feb 8th, 2003, 07:51 AM

Hi all....safely home!(where did Simon get to). Many thanks to Danny and Steve for organising the day. I had a great time...and it was good to meet new Mini fanatics. Let me know when the next run is on!! Thanks for your company also Callun, I have ordered the handcuffs.

I tried to attach a pic taken today of the cars....but it didn't work!! File was too large.

cheers and take care all....Neil

JugMan · Feb 8th, 2003, 09:12 AM

And for those that were wondering, those handcuffs are to restrict my hands, to stop me waving a people who are gawking at us as we drove by in a convoy of 12 minis!

Jug

p.s. I'd also like to extend my thanks and appreciation for those that gave me a lift throughout the day - Neil and Jase. Twas a good day all up.

Basil · Feb 8th, 2003, 09:33 AM

All in a nice orderly fashion driving through Montville this afternoon.... I guess no one heard the

STEEEEEEVVVVVEEEE !!!

above the whine of the superchargers.......

swamos · Feb 8th, 2003, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
All in a nice orderly fashion driving through Montville this afternoon.... I guess no one heard the

STEEEEEEVVVVVEEEE !!!

above the whine of the superchargers.......

Huh

Were you there, Basil ???

swamos · Feb 8th, 2003, 10:14 PM

I'd just like to thank everyone for coming, and hope they had a good time. Thanks to Ausmini for helping round everyone up, and for being the #1 stalker that he is.

We finally got home after a cold rock at 10pm last night. This morning I am very tired!!

Here is the first wave of media that will have been captured on the day. Thanks Ausmini, yeah baby!!!

We're having fun!!!

AussieMini · Feb 8th, 2003, 10:34 PM

Good Morning Mini Pilots,

I had a fantastic time yesterday on Boo's run and I hope you all did too!
The Day turned out to be 14 hours of twists and turns, good people and good icecream at 10 o’clock that night.

It was great to see more newcomers including Ross, Tom, Wilma, Simon, Jason (although Jason's an old hand now), Neil and most of all Boo and his lovely wife.

It was terrific of the Boos to make the trip from Sydney

What was just as great was seeing a few of our senior Mini Pilots like Tom and Ross pushing the younger ones along some of those twists and turns. I hope Wilma's knuckles are not too sore this morning from hanging on Tom?

But most of all it was great to see so many good quality people who have so much more in common than just their passion for the BMW Mini.

But a special thanks to Mr and Mrs Swamos. For without them, yesterday would not of happened.

Below are a few pics of the day of which I am sure there are heaps of much better ones and plenty of videos to come.

AussieMini · Feb 8th, 2003, 10:36 PM

Lunch at Lyle's

AussieMini · Feb 8th, 2003, 10:40 PM

THE MINI's BACK!!!

AussieMini · Feb 8th, 2003, 10:46 PM

Watch your back

warped · Feb 9th, 2003, 12:27 AM

I'm jealous ... looks like it was a fantastic day ... photos look great

You must have turned a few heads with that number of MINIs in convoy

swamos ... nice piece of video with a nice audio touch at about the 23rd sec mark

About 11 weeks to wait before my baby arrives

Cheers
Steve

swamos · Feb 9th, 2003, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by warped
I'm jealous ... looks like it was a fantastic day ... photos look great You must have turned a few heads with that number of MINIs in convoy

swamos ... nice piece of video with a nice audio touch at about the 23rd sec mark

About 11 weeks to wait before my baby arrives

Cheers
Steve

Thanks, but actually that was cjay using Ausmini's camera in his car. Cjay picks up his Cooper next week

And yes, some of the looks from people and passing traffic were priceless. At the risk of degenerating to dating again, i believe some of our single MINIers nearly stoped to offer people rides

Feb 6th, 2003, 02:34 PM	#121
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	more Camera mount And another shot.... Unfortunately, I couldn't get a shot with the camera in place Jugman and I took it for a run, and the results were pretty good Attached Thumbnails Last edited by swamos : Feb 6th, 2003 at 02:50 PM.

Feb 6th, 2003, 10:41 PM	#123 (permalink)
cjay "No Works for me!" Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 481 Offline	Is this... a. The Toombul car park tomorrow. b. The Convention Centre car park tonight. c. Me with nothing to do, waiting for my MINI. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 6th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#124 (permalink)
CooPz 3M TA3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gold Coast Australi Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 221 Offline	Being just one big moving violation myself already I couldn't help but notice you mounted it on the drivers side in the field of view. Thats a No no. I know it's a defect notice but I don't know if it contributed to an accident ie, you lost sight of a old school mini behind the camera and ran over it, if it would affect your insurance. Also fluffy dice or air fresheners hung from the rear view mirror, DEFECT. seems like anything fun is bad. So I says to the cops, I says, "nah mate, that wasn't my tyres screeching, that was my passengers"

Feb 7th, 2003, 03:03 AM	#127 (permalink)
CooPz 3M TA3 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gold Coast Australi Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 221 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos Ooops It doesn't obscure things very much with the screen folded away. It is certainly no where near as big as the displays for the taxis. How do they get away with it? Have a look tomorrow, and see what you think. Only one more sleep to go good question, I would say it's an "approved" modification by the RTA. I can't wait to see how our shots turn out. I have been practicing with the camera mount and different settings. I am so motion sick from watching the 3/4 persective videos (from over the passenger seat)it's not funny. I look like a drift racer as it gives the illusion of the car on a constant slide sideways. I tried to us the personal gallery but I can't get anywhere. I use the create feature then it just takes me back to create again and again I can never get to the manage screen to add the pics or vids. I will distribute the old fashion way.... Floppy disc. I can say floppy disc can't I Basil? I'm not going to get in hot water? hehe So I says to the cops, I says, "nah mate, that wasn't my tyres screeching, that was my passengers"

Feb 8th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#134 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Thanks for coming I'd just like to thank everyone for coming, and hope they had a good time. Thanks to Ausmini for helping round everyone up, and for being the #1 stalker that he is. We finally got home after a cold rock at 10pm last night. This morning I am very tired!! Here is the first wave of media that will have been captured on the day. Thanks Ausmini, yeah baby!!! We're having fun!!!

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Feb 6th, 2003, 02:56 PM	#122 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 503 Offline	Swamos is a genius. Took him a matter of minutes to make that little baby, but was thwarted by the direction he had to turn the bolt to attach the camera! It was late... I know, who can blame him? I look forward to seeing some daytime shots! Cheers, Jug

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:12 AM	#125 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by CooPz Being just one big moving violation myself already I couldn't help but notice you mounted it on the drivers side in the field of view. Thats a No no. I know it's a defect notice but I don't know if it contributed to an accident ie, you lost sight of a old school mini behind the camera and ran over it, if it would affect your insurance. Also fluffy dice or air fresheners hung from the rear view mirror, DEFECT. seems like anything fun is bad. Ooops It doesn't obscure things very much with the screen folded away. It is certainly no where near as big as the displays for the taxis. How do they get away with it? Have a look tomorrow, and see what you think. Only one more sleep to go

Feb 7th, 2003, 02:13 AM	#126 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by cjay Is this... a. The Toombul car park tomorrow. b. The Convention Centre car park tonight. c. Me with nothing to do, waiting for my MINI. That's very good I think it's a combination of A and C

Feb 7th, 2003, 11:39 PM	#128 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by CooPz I can say floppy disc can't I Basil? I'm not going to get in hot water? hehe

Feb 8th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#129 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 2,931 Offline	The mount I used... http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm1.jpg http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm2.jpg http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm3.jpg http://www.iml337.com/peter/cmount/cm4.jpg and if anyone wants one (it sticks to the back window and places the camera on the rear parcel shelf essentially - giving you a full in car view) email Peter at blahboy@iinet.net.au

Feb 8th, 2003, 07:51 AM	#130 (permalink)
brisoz2002 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 24 Offline	Hi all....safely home!(where did Simon get to). Many thanks to Danny and Steve for organising the day. I had a great time...and it was good to meet new Mini fanatics. Let me know when the next run is on!! Thanks for your company also Callun, I have ordered the handcuffs. I tried to attach a pic taken today of the cars....but it didn't work!! File was too large. cheers and take care all....Neil

Feb 8th, 2003, 09:12 AM	#131 (permalink)
JugMan MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - North Side Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 503 Offline	And for those that were wondering, those handcuffs are to restrict my hands, to stop me waving a people who are gawking at us as we drove by in a convoy of 12 minis! Jug p.s. I'd also like to extend my thanks and appreciation for those that gave me a lift throughout the day - Neil and Jase. Twas a good day all up.

Feb 8th, 2003, 09:33 AM	#132 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	All in a nice orderly fashion driving through Montville this afternoon.... I guess no one heard the STEEEEEEVVVVVEEEE !!! above the whine of the superchargers.......

Feb 8th, 2003, 12:32 PM	#133 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil All in a nice orderly fashion driving through Montville this afternoon.... I guess no one heard the STEEEEEEVVVVVEEEE !!! above the whine of the superchargers....... Huh Were you there, Basil ???

Feb 8th, 2003, 10:34 PM	#135 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Good Morning Mini Pilots, I had a fantastic time yesterday on Boo's run and I hope you all did too! The Day turned out to be 14 hours of twists and turns, good people and good icecream at 10 o’clock that night. It was great to see more newcomers including Ross, Tom, Wilma, Simon, Jason (although Jason's an old hand now), Neil and most of all Boo and his lovely wife. It was terrific of the Boos to make the trip from Sydney What was just as great was seeing a few of our senior Mini Pilots like Tom and Ross pushing the younger ones along some of those twists and turns. I hope Wilma's knuckles are not too sore this morning from hanging on Tom? But most of all it was great to see so many good quality people who have so much more in common than just their passion for the BMW Mini. But a special thanks to Mr and Mrs Swamos. For without them, yesterday would not of happened. Below are a few pics of the day of which I am sure there are heaps of much better ones and plenty of videos to come. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 8th, 2003, 10:36 PM	#136 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Lunch Time!!! Lunch at Lyle's Attached Thumbnails

Feb 8th, 2003, 10:40 PM	#137 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 687 Offline	THE MINI's BACK!!! Attached Thumbnails

Feb 8th, 2003, 10:46 PM	#138 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 687 Offline	Watch your back Attached Thumbnails

Feb 9th, 2003, 12:27 AM	#139 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:14 PM Posts: 869 Offline	I'm jealous ... looks like it was a fantastic day ... photos look great You must have turned a few heads with that number of MINIs in convoy swamos ... nice piece of video with a nice audio touch at about the 23rd sec mark About 11 weeks to wait before my baby arrives Cheers Steve

Feb 9th, 2003, 12:45 AM	#140 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by warped I'm jealous ... looks like it was a fantastic day ... photos look great You must have turned a few heads with that number of MINIs in convoy swamos ... nice piece of video with a nice audio touch at about the 23rd sec mark About 11 weeks to wait before my baby arrives Cheers Steve Thanks, but actually that was cjay using Ausmini's camera in his car. Cjay picks up his Cooper next week And yes, some of the looks from people and passing traffic were priceless. At the risk of degenerating to dating again, i believe some of our single MINIers nearly stoped to offer people rides

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