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Gr1zzLy · Jul 7th, 2005, 06:10 AM

Hello all,

Haven't found a thread like this, so I thought I'd start one and ask the question.... where are some nice "unknown" roads where you like to take the mini out and give it a good thrashing (*ahem* legally of course...

)?

Personally, I'm more curious about what roads are there that are challenging (i.e. corners!!

) in Sydney, but I guess let's not limit it to any particular city.

I'll start it off with one road that leads from Church Point to Cottage Point (in Sydney). It's one long road with lots and lots of corners

.. I've only taken my Subaru Liberty on there, but I'll be sure to take the MCS out soon. There are the occasional pot holes, but it's a nice challenging drive. Near one end it branches out into 2 roads, and u can either end up in the national park or at Cottage Point.

The name of that road is San Martin Drive. Then turns into the "Liberator". Then turn right into Cottage Point Road and yeah.. go for your life.

StuJones · Jul 7th, 2005, 06:29 AM

Old PAcific Highway is a given.

Royal National Park down south and if keen futher down to Kangaroo Valley and the road to Berry.

Oh yeah...anywhere in Tassie!!!!

MAD Always · Jul 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM

For a quick sprint in the Sutherland Shire, try the Old Woranora Rd Bends (Loop). Short but exiting.

I took the mini down into the Megalong Valley from BlackHeath. My wife told me to slow down. Next time I'll
leave her in Katomba to do some shopping.

Paul

Gr1zzLy · Jul 7th, 2005, 08:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by StuJones

Oh yeah...anywhere in Tassie!!!!

Are the roads in Tassie really that good?

ScottyB · Jul 7th, 2005, 08:21 AM

Putty Road

play fife · Jul 7th, 2005, 08:34 AM

When im out Penrith way i mainly have a fang back & forth thru the surburb of Glenmore Park, the roads are made for the MINI.

Total number of round abouts in Glenmore Park 46.

Check your UBD's, pages 182 & 183.

Daniel

Ps: Also down near Camden & Picton there is some pretty good roads.

StuJones · Jul 7th, 2005, 08:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy

Are the roads in Tassie really that good?

The roads in Tassie are freakin fantastic. There are plenty here who can vouch for that.

Twisty, quiet, great scenery. The whole state is just made for a MINI.

If there is one holiday you must do. Put the car on the boat and spend a week or more exploring

DIOJCW · Jul 7th, 2005, 09:19 AM

down at church point there is a section i take the hire car down to drop and pick up one of my customers that i love going down (he has a 360 modena so hes pretty cool when i take that shortcut)
it starts from lane cove rd (branches off mona vale rd) then turn first left and make your way done to pittwater rd. ill get the other rds later

robbo mcs · Jul 7th, 2005, 10:18 AM

Hi,

When I was considering the mini I got a cooper S for a day. I went and did the Galston Gorge (twice) in each direction. I them drove up through Richmond and Kurrajong on the windy bit of road, up and back etc etc. I ended up doing close to 500km on my test drive

Cheers

Robbo

PS : BTW, Stu is right, the Tasmanian roads are awesome and the ultimate mini roads

robbo mcs · Jul 7th, 2005, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by play fife

When im out Penrith way i mainly have a fang back & forth thru the surburb of Glenmore Park, the roads are made for the MINI.

Total number of round abouts in Glenmore Park 46.

Hi Daniel,

No-one knows the roads through Glenmore Park as well as S4 Matt

Cheers

Robbo

Gr1zzLy · Jul 7th, 2005, 10:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by StuJones

The roads in Tassie are freakin fantastic. There are plenty here who can vouch for that.

Twisty, quiet, great scenery. The whole state is just made for a MINI.

If there is one holiday you must do. Put the car on the boat and spend a week or more exploring

Sweet! Looks like I've got to plan a trip to Tassie.. I'll take my missus down there and give her abit of a fang.... better take my gf too or she'll get upset I'm spending too much time with the mini.. lol

enzothemaddog · Jul 7th, 2005, 11:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by play fife

Ps: Also down near Camden & Picton there is some pretty good roads.

Good call m8. Camden has some great roads for HIGH speed driving. Theres alot of new suburbs around so dont know the areas/ suburbs but basically Narellan Rd, Cobbity rd (Road which Oran Park is on) and Northern rd. There are tonnes of industrial roads around to cause trouble on.
Good thing is that there are no speed cameras or cop cars with radars as its an 'under development' area.
Its ruined how it used to be but is good for a fang for the time being!.
Good drive though is the road up Mt Gibraltor. In southern Highlands or any Southern Highland back roads.... Just beware of the dangers of remoteness! You crash, and nobody will see as its very remote with steep hills!

IML337 · Jul 7th, 2005, 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

No-one knows the roads through Glenmore Park as well as S4 Matt

bloody oath! haha
I had a bit of fun in there in his Integrale one night

Another road that comes to mind is the Bells Line of Road. It goes nowhere (Lithgow haha) but it has fast sections and is quiet.

Gr1zzLy · Jul 9th, 2005, 01:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

When I was considering the mini I got a cooper S for a day. I went and did the Galston Gorge (twice) in each direction.

is this up north? I heard that some place up north called the .. gorge is great to take the mini up there.. just wondering if it's the same. Still haven't taken the car out for a long drive yet, but i'll do one before the end of this month for sure!

okapi · Jul 9th, 2005, 02:18 AM

come out tomorrow to PITS!!!

minigolf · Jul 9th, 2005, 08:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy

Hello all,

Haven't found a thread like this...

You just didn't know where to look.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/93100-whats-your-favourate-twisties.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....36&postcount=3

Gr1zzLy · Jul 9th, 2005, 08:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by okapi

come out tomorrow to PITS!!!

where's that?

Gr1zzLy · Jul 9th, 2005, 08:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

You just didn't know where to look.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/93100-whats-your-favourate-twisties.html
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....36&postcount=3

cheers!

minigolf · Jul 9th, 2005, 08:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy

where's that?

Cowan, Old Pacific Hwy (OPH).

Jul 7th, 2005, 06:10 AM	#1
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	roads to "test" the mini Hello all, Haven't found a thread like this, so I thought I'd start one and ask the question.... where are some nice "unknown" roads where you like to take the mini out and give it a good thrashing (ahem legally of course... )? Personally, I'm more curious about what roads are there that are challenging (i.e. corners!! ) in Sydney, but I guess let's not limit it to any particular city. I'll start it off with one road that leads from Church Point to Cottage Point (in Sydney). It's one long road with lots and lots of corners .. I've only taken my Subaru Liberty on there, but I'll be sure to take the MCS out soon. There are the occasional pot holes, but it's a nice challenging drive. Near one end it branches out into 2 roads, and u can either end up in the national park or at Cottage Point. The name of that road is San Martin Drive. Then turns into the "Liberator". Then turn right into Cottage Point Road and yeah.. go for your life.

Jul 7th, 2005, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 733 Offline	Old PAcific Highway is a given. Royal National Park down south and if keen futher down to Kangaroo Valley and the road to Berry. Oh yeah...anywhere in Tassie!!!! 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

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play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	When im out Penrith way i mainly have a fang back & forth thru the surburb of Glenmore Park, the roads are made for the MINI. Total number of round abouts in Glenmore Park 46. Check your UBD's, pages 182 & 183. Daniel Ps: Also down near Camden & Picton there is some pretty good roads. 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Jul 7th, 2005, 08:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 733 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy Are the roads in Tassie really that good? The roads in Tassie are freakin fantastic. There are plenty here who can vouch for that. Twisty, quiet, great scenery. The whole state is just made for a MINI. If there is one holiday you must do. Put the car on the boat and spend a week or more exploring 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

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Jul 7th, 2005, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
MAD Always Mini Tragic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Menai, Sydney Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 491 Offline	For a quick sprint in the Sutherland Shire, try the Old Woranora Rd Bends (Loop). Short but exiting. I took the mini down into the Megalong Valley from BlackHeath. My wife told me to slow down. Next time I'll leave her in Katomba to do some shopping. Paul

Jul 7th, 2005, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by StuJones Oh yeah...anywhere in Tassie!!!! Are the roads in Tassie really that good?

Jul 7th, 2005, 09:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
DIOJCW JCW ON SONG Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sydney Local Time: 08:41 PM Posts: 164 Offline	down at church point there is a section i take the hire car down to drop and pick up one of my customers that i love going down (he has a 360 modena so hes pretty cool when i take that shortcut) it starts from lane cove rd (branches off mona vale rd) then turn first left and make your way done to pittwater rd. ill get the other rds later

Jul 7th, 2005, 10:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi, When I was considering the mini I got a cooper S for a day. I went and did the Galston Gorge (twice) in each direction. I them drove up through Richmond and Kurrajong on the windy bit of road, up and back etc etc. I ended up doing close to 500km on my test drive Cheers Robbo PS : BTW, Stu is right, the Tasmanian roads are awesome and the ultimate mini roads Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Jul 7th, 2005, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by play fife When im out Penrith way i mainly have a fang back & forth thru the surburb of Glenmore Park, the roads are made for the MINI. Total number of round abouts in Glenmore Park 46. Hi Daniel, No-one knows the roads through Glenmore Park as well as S4 Matt Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Jul 7th, 2005, 10:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by StuJones The roads in Tassie are freakin fantastic. There are plenty here who can vouch for that. Twisty, quiet, great scenery. The whole state is just made for a MINI. If there is one holiday you must do. Put the car on the boat and spend a week or more exploring Sweet! Looks like I've got to plan a trip to Tassie.. I'll take my missus down there and give her abit of a fang.... better take my gf too or she'll get upset I'm spending too much time with the mini.. lol

Jul 7th, 2005, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by play fife Ps: Also down near Camden & Picton there is some pretty good roads. Good call m8. Camden has some great roads for HIGH speed driving. Theres alot of new suburbs around so dont know the areas/ suburbs but basically Narellan Rd, Cobbity rd (Road which Oran Park is on) and Northern rd. There are tonnes of industrial roads around to cause trouble on. Good thing is that there are no speed cameras or cop cars with radars as its an 'under development' area. Its ruined how it used to be but is good for a fang for the time being!. Good drive though is the road up Mt Gibraltor. In southern Highlands or any Southern Highland back roads.... Just beware of the dangers of remoteness! You crash, and nobody will see as its very remote with steep hills!

Jul 7th, 2005, 01:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs No-one knows the roads through Glenmore Park as well as S4 Matt bloody oath! haha I had a bit of fun in there in his Integrale one night Another road that comes to mind is the Bells Line of Road. It goes nowhere (Lithgow haha) but it has fast sections and is quiet.

Jul 9th, 2005, 01:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs When I was considering the mini I got a cooper S for a day. I went and did the Galston Gorge (twice) in each direction. is this up north? I heard that some place up north called the .. gorge is great to take the mini up there.. just wondering if it's the same. Still haven't taken the car out for a long drive yet, but i'll do one before the end of this month for sure!

Jul 9th, 2005, 02:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
okapi may contain peanuts... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sydney, au Local Time: 06:41 AM Posts: 344 Offline	come out tomorrow to PITS!!!

Jul 9th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy Hello all, Haven't found a thread like this... You just didn't know where to look. http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/93100-whats-your-favourate-twisties.html http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....36&postcount=3 Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jul 9th, 2005, 08:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by okapi come out tomorrow to PITS!!! where's that?

Jul 9th, 2005, 08:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf You just didn't know where to look. http://www.mini2.com/forum/australia/93100-whats-your-favourate-twisties.html http://www.mini2.com/forum/showpost....36&postcount=3 cheers!

Jul 9th, 2005, 08:44 AM	#19 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:41 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gr1zzLy where's that? Cowan, Old Pacific Hwy (OPH). Attached Thumbnails Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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