The Melbourne Meetup Thread - 14th of October > Yarra Valley and the Spurs

flyingfridge · September 18th, 2007, 10:07 AM

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Here it is, the official Melbourne Meetup and Cruise RSVP and organisation thread. Post here your attendance, what suburb you expect to be leaving from, if you're a driver post if you have spare seats and if you don't drive and want to come along for the ride we'll organise you a seat.

This is the route for the cruise: Google Maps

We'll be meeting at LaTrobe University at 10:00am. We'll then make our way up through Peter Brock's hometown of Hurstbridge and up the extraordinarily twisty Heidelberg-Kinglake Road over Mt Beggary. Our first major stop will be in Kinglake for a morning coffee and chat. Then we continue east to Toolangi and then south along the superb Chum Creek Road to Healesville. From Healesville, we'll go up the Maroondah Highway, an excellent stretch of road you might have heard of, it's called Black Spur drive. At the top of Black Spur drive is our lunch stop, the Black Spur Inn. From the Inn, we continue to Marysville and down Reefton Spur via Reefton to Warburton. Then up Don Rd back to Healesville. The final leg of the day is a relaxed cruise back to civilisation across the Yarra Valley.

What to bring: Full tank of juice, 2-way radio, camera, some money for a counter lunch.

The day is a very relaxed day and you should be back in Melbourne mid to late afternoon depending on how many impromptu stops are made along the way. It's a great day to enjoy some scenery, superb tarmac and have an enjoyable day meeting each other while enjoying that thing that brings us together: our cars.

Look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP List

flyingfridge
fbc
andyhui01
harry_howitzer
Hidden_Hunter
SileNceR
MixTriX
Squozen
volk61
evilsiwy
SIMid
Bakis
eddysdaman
Silencer
Squozen
MrDerrick
johnr
anthonyc
tanakt

Unconfirmed

Rinmax
chaRwie
ziad
Rozz
SoS
slknv

NEW: Due to the excellent response we've had so far, I'll be making a booking with the Black Spur Inn for lunch. If you're confirmed for the cruise please PM me how many people will be coming in your car so I can get a good idea of how many to book for. If you're as yet unconfirmed, please confirm with numbers before Thursday the 11th!

If you're coming, add this to your signature!

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fbc · September 18th, 2007, 10:13 AM

I'm in - leaving from Western suburbs, I'll have 1 seat spare (since I'm travelling through the city I can pick up someone along the way).

Sarnya · September 18th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Pah... count me out guys... apart from having no way to get there... my brothers wedding is the day before (and I have to be there coz I'm in the bridal party...)

Hidden_Hunter · September 18th, 2007, 11:39 AM

I should be free, i'll confirm in a weeks time.

People needing a ride, there is realistically space for 1 but more can fit if needed

andyhui01 · September 19th, 2007, 1:53 AM

I'm def in... I'm leaving from the city and will take Sydney Rd/Lygon St to Latrobe via. Bell St and Plenty Road, so if anyone who is on the way that wants to come, just post here images/smilies/biggrin.gif

. Most likely I will have 3 seats, but I would prefer to not take you guys through the spur, esp the reefton because I just did a run last week and my fender rub is quite bad when there are bumps on the road... so if I pick anyone up, maybe you guys can ride with someone else through the twisties, Sorry).

eddysdaman · September 19th, 2007, 1:57 AM

Put me down as unconfirmed

I may be working but I'll definitely be trying to weasel my way out of it.

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2007, 8:32 AM

We're now official, Viper makes front page endorsement images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://www.finalgear.com/news/2007/0...et-and-cruise/

Rinmax · September 19th, 2007, 8:54 AM

This does sound like a nice little drive, and as I live in Healesville I should be able to come along provided work doesnt get in the way.

dophoto · September 19th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Damn you guys! Grrrr, wish i could come!

Daveo

harry_howitzer · September 19th, 2007, 11:36 AM

yep count me in
looks like an awesome drive.
will be leaving from the eltham area so anyone around there i can give a ride to but i probably wont be going all the way back to latrobe as the route goes right past my street

volk61 · September 19th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Nice choice of route. Joined the forum just to see what this is about. I am certainly interested. will confirm shortly. have a great time either way!

yoshi_ · September 19th, 2007, 12:42 PM

That sounds like a great cruise - cheers for mapping out the route in case I ever drive down that way images/smilies/smile.gif

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2007, 1:08 PM

wow, even bringing some new members out of the woodwork!

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peoples! look forward to seeing you there images/smilies/wink.gif

damnhawk · September 19th, 2007, 1:31 PM

damn i thought this was going to be in florida.....

andyhui01 · September 19th, 2007, 1:34 PM

woohoo... turn out looks promising in this meet images/smilies/biggrin.gif

, guys who are thinking about coming, its a great drive... recently did it last weekend with a car club and they had people coming from Sydney and Adelaide to join the cruise as the drive is simply fun... I'm so glad people picked this over the GOR images/smilies/biggrin.gif

. I spoke to the guys who just took a leisurley cruise and even they enjoyed it... you don't need a powerful/fast car to enjoy it, I think its going to be a slow leisurely cruise so you'll even have fun in a Hyundai Excel (sounds quite ironic that we are having a slow cruise despite a lead car being a wrx images/smilies/tongue.gif

).

and Welcome to the new members... can't wait to meet you guys, and the oldies ofcourse images/smilies/biggrin.gif

flyingfridge · September 19th, 2007, 1:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyhui01

I spoke to the guys who just took a leisurley cruise and even they enjoyed it... you don't need a powerful/fast car to enjoy it,

I took the BA Fairmont Ghia up there last weekend. Not a particularly sporty drive but the roads were still good fun! Damn 4 speed auto..... images/smilies/wallbash.gif

fbc · September 19th, 2007, 1:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyhui01

you don't need a powerful/fast car to enjoy it

But it all helps... he he he (okay the MR2's not exactly fast in a straight line, but it does love a twisty piece of tarmac).

Rinmax · September 19th, 2007, 2:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

(MR2's not exactly fast in a straight line, but it does love a twisty piece of tarmac).

This may be fun, my Soarer is the exact opposite to that. Ill still do my best in the twisties even if that means chewing a little rubber.

andyhui01 · September 19th, 2007, 2:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fbc

But it all helps... he he he (okay the MR2's not exactly fast in a straight line, but it does love a twisty piece of tarmac).

an MR2 would be an awesome drive around that road images/smilies/tongue.gif

... I was so jealous of the bunch of CRX's on the twisties, and I was so clumsy in my big civic images/smilies/lol.gif

Armunn · September 19th, 2007, 2:28 PM

I'll be there with my Liberty B4. 14 October seems to be free for now.

I'll be travelling from Sunshine and will probably have 2 seats free (for now)

September 18th, 2007, 10:07 AM	#1
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	The Melbourne Meetup Thread - 14th of October > Yarra Valley and the Spurs Here it is, the official Melbourne Meetup and Cruise RSVP and organisation thread. Post here your attendance, what suburb you expect to be leaving from, if you're a driver post if you have spare seats and if you don't drive and want to come along for the ride we'll organise you a seat. This is the route for the cruise: Google Maps We'll be meeting at LaTrobe University at 10:00am. We'll then make our way up through Peter Brock's hometown of Hurstbridge and up the extraordinarily twisty Heidelberg-Kinglake Road over Mt Beggary. Our first major stop will be in Kinglake for a morning coffee and chat. Then we continue east to Toolangi and then south along the superb Chum Creek Road to Healesville. From Healesville, we'll go up the Maroondah Highway, an excellent stretch of road you might have heard of, it's called Black Spur drive. At the top of Black Spur drive is our lunch stop, the Black Spur Inn. From the Inn, we continue to Marysville and down Reefton Spur via Reefton to Warburton. Then up Don Rd back to Healesville. The final leg of the day is a relaxed cruise back to civilisation across the Yarra Valley. What to bring: Full tank of juice, 2-way radio, camera, some money for a counter lunch. The day is a very relaxed day and you should be back in Melbourne mid to late afternoon depending on how many impromptu stops are made along the way. It's a great day to enjoy some scenery, superb tarmac and have an enjoyable day meeting each other while enjoying that thing that brings us together: our cars. Look forward to seeing you there! RSVP List flyingfridge fbc andyhui01 harry_howitzer Hidden_Hunter SileNceR MixTriX Squozen volk61 evilsiwy SIMid Bakis eddysdaman Silencer Squozen MrDerrick johnr anthonyc tanakt Unconfirmed Rinmax chaRwie ziad Rozz SoS slknv NEW: Due to the excellent response we've had so far, I'll be making a booking with the Black Spur Inn for lunch. If you're confirmed for the cruise please PM me how many people will be coming in your car so I can get a good idea of how many to book for. If you're as yet unconfirmed, please confirm with numbers before Thursday the 11th! If you're coming, add this to your signature! Code: [url=http://forums.finalgear.com/showthread.php?t=21579][img]http://www.phyrefile.com/pic/2007/09/18/finalmeetsig.gif[/img][/url] __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess Last edited by flyingfridge; October 12th, 2007 at 10:59 PM. Reason: Updated replies

September 18th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#2
fbc Moderator Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 11,776 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 128	I'm in - leaving from Western suburbs, I'll have 1 seat spare (since I'm travelling through the city I can pick up someone along the way). __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

September 18th, 2007, 11:39 AM	#4
Hidden_Hunter D: Joined: Oct 7th, 2006 Last Online: 11:01 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,777 Car: '08 Honda Accord Euro Rep Power: 76	I should be free, i'll confirm in a weeks time. People needing a ride, there is realistically space for 1 but more can fit if needed __________________ My car is dark grey not black!

September 19th, 2007, 1:53 AM	#5
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: August 28th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 8,528 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	I'm def in... I'm leaving from the city and will take Sydney Rd/Lygon St to Latrobe via. Bell St and Plenty Road, so if anyone who is on the way that wants to come, just post here . Most likely I will have 3 seats, but I would prefer to not take you guys through the spur, esp the reefton because I just did a run last week and my fender rub is quite bad when there are bumps on the road... so if I pick anyone up, maybe you guys can ride with someone else through the twisties, Sorry). __________________

September 19th, 2007, 1:57 AM	#6
eddysdaman Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: 10:56 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 887 Car: 01' Mitsubishi Lancer Rep Power: 31	Put me down as unconfirmed I may be working but I'll definitely be trying to weasel my way out of it. __________________ DTi Online - New and Used Car Reviews For Aussies BY Aussies If you click me - I can win stuff.... and my happiness is your happiness - especially if it ends with the destruction of a Hummer Limo.

September 18th, 2007, 11:10 AM	#3
Sarnya Not A Dude Joined: Jan 22nd, 2007 Last Online: 9:06 AM Location: Mildura, Victoria, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 276 Car: No car at the moment Rep Power: 22	Pah... count me out guys... apart from having no way to get there... my brothers wedding is the day before (and I have to be there coz I'm in the bridal party...)

September 19th, 2007, 8:32 AM	#7
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	We're now official, Viper makes front page endorsement http://www.finalgear.com/news/2007/0...et-and-cruise/ __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess Last edited by flyingfridge; September 19th, 2007 at 9:44 AM.

September 19th, 2007, 8:54 AM	#8
Rinmax Joined: Jan 30th, 2005 Last Online: November 2nd, 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 68 Rep Power: 0	This does sound like a nice little drive, and as I live in Healesville I should be able to come along provided work doesnt get in the way.

September 19th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#9
dophoto Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: November 15th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 25 Car: 91 Pulsar & Datsun 1600 Rep Power: 18	Damn you guys! Grrrr, wish i could come! Daveo

September 19th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#10
harry_howitzer Joined: Dec 8th, 2006 Last Online: January 13th, 2008 Location: Melb, Australia Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	yep count me in looks like an awesome drive. will be leaving from the eltham area so anyone around there i can give a ride to but i probably wont be going all the way back to latrobe as the route goes right past my street

September 19th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#11
volk61 Joined: Sep 19th, 2007 Last Online: July 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne/Vic/Australia Posts: 29 Car: BMW 135iA Rep Power: 0	Nice choice of route. Joined the forum just to see what this is about. I am certainly interested. will confirm shortly. have a great time either way!

September 19th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#12
yoshi_ Joined: Sep 7th, 2007 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 89 Car: '07 Focus Zetec Rep Power: 10	That sounds like a great cruise - cheers for mapping out the route in case I ever drive down that way

September 19th, 2007, 1:08 PM	#13
flyingfridge Joined: Jul 1st, 2005 Last Online: June 6th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 2,349 Car: R33 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec, FG Falcon G6 Rep Power: 24	wow, even bringing some new members out of the woodwork! peoples! look forward to seeing you there __________________ 1/4 Mile: 12.426 (Calder Park) Winton: 1'38.890 Sandown: 1'27.179 "The old Skyline GT-R felt exciting even when it was in a carwash." - Jeremy Clarkson "Those who know GT-Rs can't explain. Those who don't cannot understand." - frankiess

September 19th, 2007, 1:31 PM	#14
damnhawk Joined: Jan 17th, 2007 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Southern Florida USA Posts: 354 Car: '96 camry Rep Power: 0	damn i thought this was going to be in florida.....

September 19th, 2007, 1:34 PM	#15
andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: August 28th, 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 8,528 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 32	woohoo... turn out looks promising in this meet , guys who are thinking about coming, its a great drive... recently did it last weekend with a car club and they had people coming from Sydney and Adelaide to join the cruise as the drive is simply fun... I'm so glad people picked this over the GOR . I spoke to the guys who just took a leisurley cruise and even they enjoyed it... you don't need a powerful/fast car to enjoy it, I think its going to be a slow leisurely cruise so you'll even have fun in a Hyundai Excel (sounds quite ironic that we are having a slow cruise despite a lead car being a wrx ). and Welcome to the new members... can't wait to meet you guys, and the oldies ofcourse __________________

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September 19th, 2007, 2:28 PM	#20
Armunn Joined: Oct 19th, 2004 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Age: 32 Posts: 74 Car: Subaru Liberty B4 Rep Power: 21	I'll be there with my Liberty B4. 14 October seems to be free for now. I'll be travelling from Sunshine and will probably have 2 seats free (for now)

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