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Drew325iS
31-05-2005, 08:57 AM
Okay here's what I've finalised. Can you please post a reply letting me know if you are coming so I know numbers.

Date: 5th June 2005 (This Sunday!)
Time: 8am for an 8:30 start
Where: John Scott Park, Main St, Samford Village

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Route we will be taking:

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Scheduled Stops:
1. Somerset Dam boat ramps for photos (so long as I remember how to get there :D)
2. Mt Glorious Cafe for brunch/lunch (this cafe is a bit pricey apparently, but it's at the end of the run, so people can pass on it if they want).

Things to bring: a full fuel tank, good attitude, your brain.

Starters:
Drew325iS
Bleifuss
Marcuste
MarcusteR33
AwesoM///

Reminder of the ECCA Forums FAQs on Cruises (see thread in general discussion section):

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Q: How much fuel would I need?

A: Always a good idea to have a full tank BEFORE turning up to the meeting point. There have been times when cruises do veer off to other places as we come across them, so it's handy to have a full tank each time. Regular cruises will be around 300-350kms long. The more hardcore of cruises can/would run around 450-500kms in a day, so be prepared

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Q: How much money will it cost me to cruise?

A: Absolutely nothing! All maps are handed out free. The only cost, ever, would be stopping for any breaks etc. Unless a cruise is catered for by eurocca.net, eg: BBQ, there are no costs from you to us at all.

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Q: What do I need to bring?

A: Yourself, your car, your UHF radio (if you have one), good driving sense, sense of humour. Still cameras (both digital and standard film) and video cameras are also a good idea to capture the day.

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Q: What happens on the cruise?

A: The general idea of the cruises is to take the 'long way' to our destination. All road types are usually covered in the one cruise. They can range from long straight highways, sweeping country roads and tight, twisting mountain roads that challenge you both mentally and physically.

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Q: How do we drive as a group?

A: The idea is to convey to the general public that we aren't a bunch of 'hoons' as the media and government perceive us to be. We respect each other as drivers, and other 'civilian' road users as well. Dangerous driving will not be tolerated. Speed limits are adhered to, for our own safety and again, the safety of the general public. The idea is to have a great day, have fun, and not attract any negative attention.

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Q: Friends/Family/Non Euro's attending cruises.

A: As a club-wide generalisation, we usually have no issues with non-euros attending cruises. We have members who had joined initially with us and/or close friends who have non-euros and they still like to attend. We obviously reserve the right to change this how we see fit in the future if need be. Obviously this is a Euro-themed club, but anyone is welcome provided they display the right attitude toward cruising.

Tom
31-05-2005, 09:41 AM
ah yes, that route brings back many a memories! have a good one guys!

Bleifuss
31-05-2005, 08:16 PM
I'm bringing me :)

marcuste
31-05-2005, 08:46 PM
im bringing myself as well...and a few rice burner mates. probably a total of 4 cars but will advise exact number in a few days.

Rory
31-05-2005, 09:46 PM
im bringing myself as well...and a few rice burner mates. probably a total of 4 cars but will advise exact number in a few days.

make them drive at the back... :D

Bleifuss
31-05-2005, 09:55 PM
make them drive at the back...

Because you need more paneldamage ? :D

Rory
31-05-2005, 10:12 PM
Because you need more paneldamage ? :D

:cuss mother fu*ker! haha. got me there ya smartarse! ok got a better idea...give them a map pointing in the opposite direction :p

Rory
31-05-2005, 10:14 PM
come to think of it...it was a rice burner that hit me :bawl

Drew325iS
31-05-2005, 10:14 PM
:cuss mother fu*ker! haha. got me there ya smartarse! ok got a better idea...give them a map pointing in the opposite direction :p

Don't you also already have front panel damage???

Rory
31-05-2005, 10:19 PM
Don't you also already have front panel damage???

Basta*d! ok i give up! jus keep them away from me then!! lol jk

318is_45HZL
01-06-2005, 01:26 PM
sorry would love to come but the roads would be too bumpy for my car and i would have to travel a lot slower then you guys to drive the roads safley, and i don't want to be holding you up, ill come on the next one for sure!

awesoM///
01-06-2005, 06:40 PM
I'll be there, & might even bring a car..:thumbs

marcuste
04-06-2005, 11:38 AM
what is the final number? i have myself and 1 rice burner r33

DCR
04-06-2005, 12:34 PM
Cant make it Drew. Just arrived home and the M5 wont be ready until Tuesday. Have a good one.

Drew325iS
04-06-2005, 12:40 PM
Only 6 confirmed starters...c'mon Brisbane people where are you all?!!!

Sorry to hear you'll miss it Dave. Good to hear the M5 is nearly back in action though!

MtechMick
04-06-2005, 01:11 PM
Sorry Drew, waaay too busy at uni at the moment...

marcuste
04-06-2005, 03:19 PM
i think everyone is study whipped

marcuste
04-06-2005, 03:19 PM
who are our starters so far andrew?

MtechMick
04-06-2005, 03:23 PM
Hahaha.... the whip hits hard when you spend the semester working on your car and leave everything to the last minute...

CRACK! "Get back to work and stop reading web forums!!"

AAhh, sorry, gotta go. You heard the whip. I will see you guys next time, with 200HP to play with ;)

marcuste
04-06-2005, 03:32 PM
I hear ya mick, but the whip can't keep me inside. My car is finally running well and it will be hearing the whip from me, 'Hurry up you piece of @#$@!!' Cant wait to see your extra ponies on the next run. :)

Drew325iS
04-06-2005, 09:18 PM
Starters:
Drew325iS
Bleifuss
Marcuste
MarcusteR33
AwesoM///

Yeah...study is a biatch! You guys need to get into the postgrad scene...most of the time you actually get weekends.

Damn you Mick!!! Getting the twin cam in so soon. I'm really cranky I can't get mine started sooner. Dammit I bought my motor first...and I'll be the last to actually get it in the car. Lyndall looks like she'll get a twin cam before me too :( No fair.

MtechMick
04-06-2005, 09:26 PM
Dont worry mate, im sure there will be some major complications that will see my car off the road for a long time. You can count on that!

Drew325iS
04-06-2005, 09:28 PM
Well hopefully not.

I'd be keen to come down the coast and check it out, give you hand if I can etc when you get underway. So let me know. I'll bring down the conversion CD too.

bmw325i
04-06-2005, 10:25 PM
wowsers when did this pop out...seems quite a journey..rough idea what time we'll get back to brisbane?

Drew325iS
04-06-2005, 10:31 PM
I'm aiming to finish up around midday-ish. Let me know if you can make it.

Rory
04-06-2005, 10:38 PM
sorry guys but i can't make it. i'm ****in skint after putting down bond money on a house. gonna be a tight week... take plenty of pics!

bmw325i
04-06-2005, 10:43 PM
hi andrew..i'll try and make it...anybody living around the city area? i haven't been to samford before..

Drew325iS
04-06-2005, 10:53 PM
I'm leaving from Indooroopilly if that helps? Here's some directions from the CBD:Whereis.com directions (http://www.whereis.com/whereis/mapping/geocodeAddressesForDirections.do?brandid=1&fromStreetNumber=&fromStreetName=&fromPoiType=&fromSuburb=City&fromState=Queensland&fromLocation=-27.46771%7C153.02316%7C%7C%7CCity+Center%7C%7CBris bane%7CQueensland&toStreetNumber=&toStreetName=Main+St&toPoiType=&toSuburb=Samford+Village&toState=Queensland&toLocation=-27.37121%7C152.88695%7C%7C%7CMain+Street%7C%7CSamf ord+Village%7CQueensland&modeOfTransport=1&x=43&y=8)

awesoM///
04-06-2005, 11:28 PM
hi andrew..i'll try and make it...anybody living around the city area? i haven't been to samford before..
Hey Darryl, I'm around Mt Gravatt if that's any help...

Drew325iS
05-06-2005, 03:19 PM
Well today's cruise went well. Despite some traffic frsutrations, everything went well (except for 1 missed turn :)). Thanks to everyone who came along for driving sensibly and having fun. Look forward to the next one!
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Tom
05-06-2005, 03:21 PM
http://forums.eurocca.net/forumdisplay.php?f=22