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Tit · Feb 3rd, 2005, 02:07 AM

Sounds like a plan....

Stumpmeister · Feb 3rd, 2005, 04:59 AM

Quote "Nah, 3 o'clock will be fine. Everything in Caberra is withing 15 minutes!"

It's true actually... Well if you believe the advert hype for each new land development project that gets shown on TV.

"Come and experience 'Valley Heights'. Beautiful vistas (of unremarkable grazing fields where the only exciting thing may be a moving sheep) and forest fresh air (read - gales blowing in from Alpine regions). Only 15 minutes from the center of the city (woden/tuggeranong/civic - take your pick)."

Curious that they never mention what speeds they were travelling in order to achieve the perfect 15 minutes. Hmmm....

CanberraCooperS · Feb 3rd, 2005, 06:28 AM

yeah 1500 is fine by me... we will see you there.

PS its only 15 mins when Stumps driving

Magictux · Feb 3rd, 2005, 09:44 AM

I thought I'd go to the Computer fair at Kingston. How long would it take for me to get to Carillon? ...and what is 'Carillon'. Also is there somewhere I could leave my bike that would be safe...Also where the hell is the restaurant.... am I going to be sucked into the black hole of Canberra to never be seen again? I only know Woden and Belconnen....and Fyshwick of course .....only cos of the bike shops there!

Tux

mrgolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:01 AM

ooh, ooh, ooh. A gtg in Canberra. I know its only Minis, but is there room at the back for an old schooler? I get back from thredbo around 11-12, so I reckon I might be up for this.I wont do dinner, but I loooove driving.

Edit: BenM, where are you? I will try to let Bennie know. He is dying for a GTG.

minigolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

I thought I'd go to the Computer fair at Kingston. How long would it take for me to get to Carillon? ...and what is 'Carillon'. Also is there somewhere I could leave my bike that would be safe...Also where the hell is the restaurant.... am I going to be sucked into the black hole of Canberra to never be seen again? I only know Woden and Belconnen....and Fyshwick of course .....only cos of the bike shops there!

Tux

Tux

1. Kingston - Carillon by bike, 5mins tops, its just the other side of Kings Ave bridge.
2. http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/ex...l_carillon.htm
3. You can leave your bike at my place if need be.
4. Restaurant is in the city, near Bailey's Corner if that means anything to you.

minigolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 11:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mrgolf

ooh, ooh, ooh. A gtg in Canberra. I know its only Minis, but is there room at the back for an old schooler? I get back from thredbo around 11-12, so I reckon I might be up for this.I wont do dinner, but I loooove driving.

Edit: BenM, where are you? I will try to let Bennie know. He is dying for a GTG.

Sounds good, get Ben, or his car at the very least!

CanberraCooperS · Feb 3rd, 2005, 08:59 PM

BRING BACK SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for our drive.

but the car goes so well in the cold air.....
Last night 6 degrees was oooooh so good... Have not had any super cold air to try the new MTH in... wooohoooo was it good or what!

anyway lets have a good safe cruise tommorow.. i get the feeling the Cars are going to be an absolute mess when they get back from all the gravel and water running across those country roads... so lets all be super carefull.. dont want any off road action!!!!

LIAM Hope you have put your order in to get all the roo's relocated!!!!

AndrewH · Feb 3rd, 2005, 09:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

so lets all be super carefull.. dont want any off road action!!!!

Good advice Giles

Ok, might as well post here before the event so that no one can say that they didn't know. For those that have not driven Apollo road before, there are a couple of things to be careful of. The first and most important thing is the "dip". On the way up, you'll know what I'm talking about, it’s a very sharp dip in the road that is a lot of fun. Be careful coming back though as once you've crested the other side of the dip, you need to turn not long after but if your going too fast you'll get air (or close to it) and won't have any breaks.

Second thing, be aware that there is a stock grid, so when you see the gates of the park, slow down if you don't want to stuff up your wheel alignment. The best thing to do, and this applies to speed bumps too, is to have the wheels going dead straight and don't break while your going over.

The third thing is less important. We'll cross two concrete bridges on the way up just after we turn onto Apollo road. On the way back, try and line up the first bridge, ie the first one you cross when your coming back down, so that you don't scrape the front. I hit the bridge pretty hard last time but after having a close look at the front, there was absolutely no damage.

Roll on tomorrow afternoon

CanberraCooperS · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:02 PM

Great report....

and my car is so much lower than yours!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhhh

AndrewH · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

Great report....

and my car is so much lower than yours!!!!!!!

Ahhhhhhh

You might have to reverse over the bridges on the way back

minigolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:09 PM

Is this like Apollo Creed or the Battlestar Galactica Apollo?

CanberraCooperS · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:16 PM

Thats it... im fitting the sump guard tonight!!!!

AndrewH · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

Thats it... im fitting the sump guard tonight!!!!

I wonder if you'll hit it hard enough to get sparks coming out the back - could make a good photo op

mrgolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:42 PM

I am obviously delerious with weariness. I read it was going to be on SUnday. D'oh. I am in Thredbo (please no snow) til Sunday morning, but I will savour the roads on a solo run to Khancobahn. I am sad I will miss it, but will make it next time.

minigolf · Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:56 PM

Oops!

Ben?

BenM · Feb 4th, 2005, 02:31 AM

Hi all...
yes its me, long lost ben
I have been watching this thread for a bit, but have not posted as it would've upset me too much.

My default lover, (now Jude is OS) is 100km OVERDUE for service.

Rolfe can't fit her in till 16th.

Booked that a week and a half ago!!
Mini is my only transport so I've had to limp her around town for ages.
Still seems to run fine, but can't bring myself to let loose on a drive day.

BTW, any Rolfe Classic rough quotes ($) for 1st service?? Anything special I should be asking for/not for?

Enjoy the run people, I shall make a point to arrange one myself when I'm allowed over 3000rpm.

Cheers

minigolf · Feb 4th, 2005, 02:41 AM

Bah humbug, 100km overdue, you'll be right mate. Come alonng.

mrgolf · Feb 4th, 2005, 03:01 AM

Hi Ben, tell Jude to answer my email!!!
100km overdue? I drove the Vento to Sydneywhen it was 500km overdue, but a Vento aint an MCS.

Stumpmeister · Feb 4th, 2005, 03:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS

yeah 1500 is fine by me... we will see you there.

PS its only 15 mins when Stumps driving

9 mins for CCS right?

Onist Offisa Oi wuz only doon 85!

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:01 AM	#65 (permalink)
mrgolf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	ooh, ooh, ooh. A gtg in Canberra. I know its only Minis, but is there room at the back for an old schooler? I get back from thredbo around 11-12, so I reckon I might be up for this.I wont do dinner, but I loooove driving. Edit: BenM, where are you? I will try to let Bennie know. He is dying for a GTG. Last edited by mrgolf : Feb 3rd, 2005 at 11:08 AM.

Feb 3rd, 2005, 11:11 AM	#66 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux I thought I'd go to the Computer fair at Kingston. How long would it take for me to get to Carillon? ...and what is 'Carillon'. Also is there somewhere I could leave my bike that would be safe...Also where the hell is the restaurant.... am I going to be sucked into the black hole of Canberra to never be seen again? I only know Woden and Belconnen....and Fyshwick of course .....only cos of the bike shops there! Tux Tux 1. Kingston - Carillon by bike, 5mins tops, its just the other side of Kings Ave bridge. 2. http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/ex...l_carillon.htm 3. You can leave your bike at my place if need be. 4. Restaurant is in the city, near Bailey's Corner if that means anything to you. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 3rd, 2005, 11:12 AM	#67 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mrgolf ooh, ooh, ooh. A gtg in Canberra. I know its only Minis, but is there room at the back for an old schooler? I get back from thredbo around 11-12, so I reckon I might be up for this.I wont do dinner, but I loooove driving. Edit: BenM, where are you? I will try to let Bennie know. He is dying for a GTG. Sounds good, get Ben, or his car at the very least! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 3rd, 2005, 09:52 PM	#69 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS so lets all be super carefull.. dont want any off road action!!!! Good advice Giles Ok, might as well post here before the event so that no one can say that they didn't know. For those that have not driven Apollo road before, there are a couple of things to be careful of. The first and most important thing is the "dip". On the way up, you'll know what I'm talking about, it’s a very sharp dip in the road that is a lot of fun. Be careful coming back though as once you've crested the other side of the dip, you need to turn not long after but if your going too fast you'll get air (or close to it) and won't have any breaks. Second thing, be aware that there is a stock grid, so when you see the gates of the park, slow down if you don't want to stuff up your wheel alignment. The best thing to do, and this applies to speed bumps too, is to have the wheels going dead straight and don't break while your going over. The third thing is less important. We'll cross two concrete bridges on the way up just after we turn onto Apollo road. On the way back, try and line up the first bridge, ie the first one you cross when your coming back down, so that you don't scrape the front. I hit the bridge pretty hard last time but after having a close look at the front, there was absolutely no damage. Roll on tomorrow afternoon Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:04 PM	#71 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS Great report.... and my car is so much lower than yours!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhh You might have to reverse over the bridges on the way back Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

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Feb 3rd, 2005, 04:59 AM	#62 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote "Nah, 3 o'clock will be fine. Everything in Caberra is withing 15 minutes!" It's true actually... Well if you believe the advert hype for each new land development project that gets shown on TV. "Come and experience 'Valley Heights'. Beautiful vistas (of unremarkable grazing fields where the only exciting thing may be a moving sheep) and forest fresh air (read - gales blowing in from Alpine regions). Only 15 minutes from the center of the city (woden/tuggeranong/civic - take your pick)." Curious that they never mention what speeds they were travelling in order to achieve the perfect 15 minutes. Hmmm....

Feb 3rd, 2005, 06:28 AM	#63 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 746 Offline	yeah 1500 is fine by me... we will see you there. PS its only 15 mins when Stumps driving

Feb 3rd, 2005, 09:44 AM	#64 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 1,819 Offline	I thought I'd go to the Computer fair at Kingston. How long would it take for me to get to Carillon? ...and what is 'Carillon'. Also is there somewhere I could leave my bike that would be safe...Also where the hell is the restaurant.... am I going to be sucked into the black hole of Canberra to never be seen again? I only know Woden and Belconnen....and Fyshwick of course .....only cos of the bike shops there! Tux

Feb 3rd, 2005, 08:59 PM	#68 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 746 Offline	BRING BACK SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for our drive. but the car goes so well in the cold air..... Last night 6 degrees was oooooh so good... Have not had any super cold air to try the new MTH in... wooohoooo was it good or what! anyway lets have a good safe cruise tommorow.. i get the feeling the Cars are going to be an absolute mess when they get back from all the gravel and water running across those country roads... so lets all be super carefull.. dont want any off road action!!!! LIAM Hope you have put your order in to get all the roo's relocated!!!!

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:02 PM	#70 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 746 Offline	Great report.... and my car is so much lower than yours!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhh

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:09 PM	#72 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Is this like Apollo Creed or the Battlestar Galactica Apollo? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:16 PM	#73 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 746 Offline	Thats it... im fitting the sump guard tonight!!!!

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:32 PM	#74 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS Thats it... im fitting the sump guard tonight!!!! I wonder if you'll hit it hard enough to get sparks coming out the back - could make a good photo op Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:42 PM	#75 (permalink)
mrgolf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	I am obviously delerious with weariness. I read it was going to be on SUnday. D'oh. I am in Thredbo (please no snow) til Sunday morning, but I will savour the roads on a solo run to Khancobahn. I am sad I will miss it, but will make it next time.

Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:56 PM	#76 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Oops! Ben? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 4th, 2005, 02:31 AM	#77 (permalink)
BenM MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Hi all... yes its me, long lost ben I have been watching this thread for a bit, but have not posted as it would've upset me too much. My default lover, (now Jude is OS) is 100km OVERDUE for service. Rolfe can't fit her in till 16th. Booked that a week and a half ago!! Mini is my only transport so I've had to limp her around town for ages. Still seems to run fine, but can't bring myself to let loose on a drive day. BTW, any Rolfe Classic rough quotes ($) for 1st service?? Anything special I should be asking for/not for? Enjoy the run people, I shall make a point to arrange one myself when I'm allowed over 3000rpm. Cheers

Feb 4th, 2005, 02:41 AM	#78 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Bah humbug, 100km overdue, you'll be right mate. Come alonng. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 4th, 2005, 03:01 AM	#79 (permalink)
mrgolf MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Hi Ben, tell Jude to answer my email!!! 100km overdue? I drove the Vento to Sydneywhen it was 500km overdue, but a Vento aint an MCS.

Feb 4th, 2005, 03:13 AM	#80 (permalink)
Stumpmeister Got Deep(ish) Dish! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canberra, AUSTRALIA Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CanberraCooperS yeah 1500 is fine by me... we will see you there. PS its only 15 mins when Stumps driving 9 mins for CCS right? Onist Offisa Oi wuz only doon 85!

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