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Tim
10-12-2007, 09:18 PM
ok boys. enough talk.
Heres whats ive proposed for 13th of January.

Date:
13th of January 2008

Meet point:
Caltex servo / tram stop garden centre carpark

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/diamondcreekmeetpoint-1.jpg

Time:
10:30am sharp! for immediate departure



The plan is to head out along diamond creek rd towards kinglake which in parts is a very testing piece of road! tight tight corners! A road definately made for mk1s and 2s

From there we are gonna head west towards whittlesea then up to flowerdale. Some gorgeous sweeping bends up along that stretch

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/hurstbridgeflowerdale-1.jpg

After passing thru flowerdale the plan is to stop and regroup at yea. I figure itd be a nice place to stop for lunch as well being a biggish town.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/flowerdaleyea-1.jpg

Tim
10-12-2007, 09:18 PM
have a bit of a chin wag and a munch or a coffee and it will be time to cruise back towards healesville with a detour thru toolangi forrest. Another short but really sweet bit of twisty road.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/yeatoolangi-1.jpg


I figure we will regroup again in healesville somewhere and then see where we go from there. If people are keen we can check out a few more roads. Whoever wants to head home can just cruise back down the maroondah hwy

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/toolangihealesville-1.jpg


What to bring:

-UHF radio if you have one! We used these on the last big cruise and they were very handy.

-At least 200-250kms worth of petrol

-Some cash for lunch if u want it

-A good attitude


who is welcome:

Everyone is free to come along. We have even had non VAG cars at previous events. Heroes are asked to leave their capes at home for the day though :P


Confirmed Attendees:

Tim (ME!)
Wabit (Co Pilot)
MattSLK
Tensixty6
casca
golfman
GTILIN (Linster)
HongChau (Hongster)
GTI-07 (Small Dong)
gtigirl
velly 16v cab (if someone is kind enough to let him ride shotgun)
carl
Ben GTI and daddy
burtybear ?
NGOLF.U
MK2 GTI
hajb
bfarbas
Motootto
FknDubbin (could be could be might be might be)

Tim
10-12-2007, 09:41 PM
a couple pics of what to expect.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/P1000058JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/P1000061JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/12/P1000063JPG-1.jpg

99gti
10-12-2007, 09:44 PM
That looks like a lot of fun there...

FknDubbin
10-12-2007, 09:47 PM
Im there as usual!

burtybear
10-12-2007, 09:49 PM
The Wing Commander has done it again!

MattSLK
11-12-2007, 07:17 AM
I'll come along love the Yea run, will get some photos too

Tim
11-12-2007, 09:22 AM
ill create an attendee list at the bottom of the cruise description so i can hold you guys to it :P

WABIT
11-12-2007, 11:30 AM
im up 100% got a ride wit tim 2

shud b a awesome drive

wabit

Tensixty6
11-12-2007, 08:02 PM
Looks good. Put me on the list, thanks.

Cheers


Chris

casca
11-12-2007, 08:41 PM
count me in

Cheers, Eduardo:D

GoLfMan
11-12-2007, 08:45 PM
yeh count me in if its a weekend :)

aus-mkv
11-12-2007, 09:32 PM
Tim i was working up some ideas for a future cruise in the high country but i see u closed the other thread. Is it worth having a future cruise thread someplace to drop ideas into?

Tim
11-12-2007, 09:35 PM
Tim i was working up some ideas for a future cruise in the high country but i see u closed the other thread. Is it worth having a future cruise thread someplace to drop ideas into?

yeah it would be good to have just a general running thread. I closed that one cos it had the poll and stuff.

I was thinking of maybe running a high country cruise in early feb sometime maybe? get it in during summer sorta thing. but sure start another thread to discuss it. Lets fill this cub meets section until they give us our own specific vic sections :P

GTILIN
12-12-2007, 08:48 AM
The 3 Amigo's will be attending.

GTILIN (Linster)
HongChau (Hongster)
GTI-07 (Small Dong)

gtigrl
13-12-2007, 09:22 AM
Considering my parents live in Flowerdale and I drive that road every weekend just abouts can I drive up the front cos the rest of you will all to be too slow. And the drive from Whittlesea to the Kinglake post office can be done in about 7 and a half minutes....

Tim
13-12-2007, 09:47 AM
hahaha. sure u can show us all how its done :D

Tensixty6
13-12-2007, 09:54 AM
Note to self......steer clear of crazy sheila in Polo GTI. ;)

Tim
13-12-2007, 10:13 AM
speaking of clear.
On a couple of the past cruises i think some people have been getting a little close to eachother. Especially in the really tight road coming into kinglake itd be nice if we could space out a little more. I know we are out for nice spirited drive. But not at the expense of anyones safety. Cant stress enough that this road has zero room for error!

gtigrl
13-12-2007, 10:23 AM
Yes 2 years ago a motocyclist decapitated himself coming around a corner into the back of a logging truck.... not that we'll be on bikes but the bends don't leave you much of a view down the road.

velly_16v_cab
13-12-2007, 11:03 AM
i will be up for this, any one got any room ;)

i dont think me little lancer would keep up j:

MattSLK
18-12-2007, 09:21 AM
Still plan to get some shots
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00241io6.jpg)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0020nd7.jpg)

Tim
18-12-2007, 09:35 AM
Thats awesome matt. we will have to give you a bit of a headstart on a couple of sections so u can get us as we drive by or somethin.

Im trying to drag along a couple of mates as well. Looking like we will get a good turnout to this one.

ausgolfer
18-12-2007, 12:33 PM
I should have room in the 16v;)

Jarred are you bringing the golf or the express latte?j:

NGOLF.U
18-12-2007, 12:48 PM
ill be in for this i love the kinglake run

Ben_GTI
18-12-2007, 04:56 PM
I'll be there and I'll drag the old man along in his Mazda 3 MPS or his 325i.

MattSLK
18-12-2007, 07:32 PM
Thats awesome matt. we will have to give you a bit of a headstart on a couple of sections so u can get us as we drive by or somethin.

Im trying to drag along a couple of mates as well. Looking like we will get a good turnout to this one.

Thanks

I have been driving ahead on the last few events and getting pretty good shots. I will drive ahead on the 13th and get some shots in the twisties of Kinglake. Hope there is a decent gap so I can get all cars

Adam with the red Polo Gti will most likely come along and Ryan maybe in the flashed TT 2.0 DSG

Hope the weather is good on the day, if Adam is not with me I am happy to have someone ride in the SLK with me

burtybear
18-12-2007, 10:00 PM
That's good, because if I come, I'll be holding up the back end, as usual, so I can get the rear side of the same shots!!!:D

burtybear
18-12-2007, 10:01 PM
i will be up for this, any one got any room ;)

i dont think me little lancer would keep up j:

Follow ya motto, man! :D

MK2 GTI
18-12-2007, 11:27 PM
I'll be comming to this one, hopefully i won't sleep in again.

Tim
27-12-2007, 10:26 PM
Just bumping this one up again guys. Only a couple weeks away! Cant wait!

Ben_GTI
28-12-2007, 11:27 AM
Yea reminders are always good because people will be walking around the house on the 13th thinking, "I'm sure i was meant to go somewhere today..."

Tim
28-12-2007, 11:38 AM
yep im making sure theres plenty warning so that sunday roast with grandma can be rescheduled to saturday :P

WABIT
28-12-2007, 05:24 PM
im still passenger

wabit

hajb
30-12-2007, 03:47 PM
sounds good i will try to be there and give my new jetta a good run

Jarred
30-12-2007, 07:50 PM
If I get my car painted, exhausted, roadied and Reg'd by then - I'll be there with bells on.

In the more likely situation that, that won't happen, (sorry carl; :rolleyes: ) I might ride biatch with josh. If he lets me, which he will.

As I wouldn't want to show you guys up in my " Laser " like last time...*cough*



edit: actually; If josh let's me borrow his exhaust, hmm....

Tim
30-12-2007, 08:15 PM
only 2 weeks out from today :)

99gti
30-12-2007, 08:18 PM
As I wouldn't want to show you guys up in my " Laser " like last time...*cough*



You mean the lean, mean, lane swerving machine with loads of understeer...

j:

I hope you lads n lass (if she attends) have a goon trip. Boo to not being down there for this especially since getting my coilovers.

FknDubbin
30-12-2007, 08:34 PM
You mean the lean, mean, lane swerving machine with loads of understeer...

j:

I hope you lads n lass (if she attends) have a goon trip. Boo to not being down there for this especially since getting my coilovers.

NSW cruises are all highway and straight road driving arent they?? j:

Jarred
30-12-2007, 08:40 PM
You mean the lean, mean, lane swerving machine with loads of understeer...



That's a good point. It probably would kill me. But hey what can you do? :???:




ANd don't anyone say don't drive it. smarty pants's.

99gti
30-12-2007, 08:42 PM
That's a good point. It probably would kill me. But hey what can you do? :???:



Hitch hike j:

Jarred
30-12-2007, 08:47 PM
Hitch hike j:


smarty pants's.


I could at least shotgun.

Oneofthegreats
30-12-2007, 11:15 PM
I'm at 50% on this cruise so far depending if I can get the RWC & transfer for the booze cruiser in time. Alittle bit of work to do on it.

Also a fair day of driving for me too!

I reckon it will be a good cruise too.

Tim
30-12-2007, 11:26 PM
you'll be missed if u cant make it mate :)

MattSLK
01-01-2008, 07:03 AM
Hope the weather is not hot like it has been recently

Jarred
01-01-2008, 11:36 AM
wouldn't it be a bit cooler in the hills tho? we all know cool air = v.good.

Tim
01-01-2008, 11:40 AM
Hope the weather is not hot like it has been recently

hahaha our cruises attract rain usually. So hot weather would be a nice change!

ausgolfer
02-01-2008, 05:34 PM
date is creeping up on us ;) how many deffinates?

Tim
02-01-2008, 05:40 PM
ive added people that have said theyre in to the list in the first couple of posts! looks like we will have at least 15ish

Oneofthegreats
02-01-2008, 06:04 PM
I'm still going to play this one by ear still peoples.

This is one massive drive for me!!!

To give some of you an idea of the time in the car for me, I worked out that I could drive to Adelaide one way faster than do this cruise day. This is just the drive, not taking in any stop's etc.

It will be a coin toss, that's for sure.

1000 Post! I'm now a VW Fanatic! Ha haaaa

WABIT
03-01-2008, 07:05 AM
congrats on the 1000th golfworx

im down for sure unless tim doesnt pick me up for the cruise LOL

wabit

gtigrl
03-01-2008, 09:52 AM
I'm still going to play this one by ear still peoples.

This is one massive drive for me!!!

To give some of you an idea of the time in the car for me, I worked out that I could drive to Adelaide one way faster than do this cruise day. This is just the drive, not taking in any stop's etc.

It will be a coin toss, that's for sure.

1000 Post! I'm now a VW Fanatic! Ha haaaa

You could bunk in with us for the night if ya want :)

FknDubbin
06-01-2008, 09:35 PM
Only a few more sleeps!!!

NGOLF.U
07-01-2008, 08:21 AM
im still coming... but im going to have a bung clutch...

Water Boy
07-01-2008, 10:31 AM
Sorry guys my car isnt ready and ill be working to pay some of my car $$$

Hope u guys have fun and take heaps of pics ;)

qsilverza
07-01-2008, 10:42 AM
Agreed. My mate was killed in front of me on the Kinglake road and we were not hammering.



speaking of clear.
On a couple of the past cruises i think some people have been getting a little close to eachother. Especially in the really tight road coming into kinglake itd be nice if we could space out a little more. I know we are out for nice spirited drive. But not at the expense of anyones safety. Cant stress enough that this road has zero room for error!

I may be there ! I just did this route past weekend, but carried on thru the spurs after the toolangi road. :)

Tim
07-01-2008, 06:55 PM
yeah i was thinking i might do a spurs run afterwards as well. depends on how people feel. We can regroup in healesville. Was thinking of just heading to the supermarket carpark there to decide.

Also anyone that has a UHF radio make sure u bring em along. They were cool on the last cruise to keep us entertained when we got stuck behind slow traffic :D

In regards to all the people who are concerned about the kinglake road. I can only repeat that we are gonna be taking it very easy there and hope that no-one will be pressuring the car in front of them to go faster amd keeping a safe distance as there are some blind corners.

Anyways. Really looking forward to catching up with you guys and meeting some new faces too.

GoLfMan
07-01-2008, 08:36 PM
do you have melways reference for the meet point please mate?!
cya then!

MattSLK
07-01-2008, 08:48 PM
Mid 20's temp really looking forward to taking some pictures, still plan to drive ahead and get some shots

If someone wants to ride with mee see me at the meet point, note I will be stopping for shots

Water Boy
07-01-2008, 09:09 PM
Rock on dudes :D

Tim
07-01-2008, 10:00 PM
do you have melways reference for the meet point please mate?!
cya then!

11 C8 i think. look it up and lemme know :P

utopian_dreamer
08-01-2008, 08:07 AM
Hola guys, Tim,

Put me down for this one, I should be able to make it. First cruise, YAY!

Cheers,

B

FknDubbin
08-01-2008, 04:17 PM
Sorry guys i cant make this. Got a dodgy wheel bearing and if i cant fix it in time, dont wanna risk it.

FknDubbin
09-01-2008, 07:04 PM
Got new wheel bearing today and will be ready for Sunday!

Tim
09-01-2008, 07:09 PM
sweeeeeeeeet

Jarred
09-01-2008, 08:49 PM
O only just reaslised today that it's on sunday not saturday, Hopefully i can be there, but I'm not sure just yet.

qsilverza
10-01-2008, 08:33 AM
I wont make it as my car will still be in da shop !

velly_16v_cab
10-01-2008, 08:40 AM
Im still up for it j:

Tim
10-01-2008, 08:44 AM
velly are u organised for a ride yet? Or to at least get to the meet point? If not lemme know and i might be able to help.

velly_16v_cab
10-01-2008, 09:24 AM
working on it... :D

Jarred
10-01-2008, 09:35 AM
what suburb are you in mate, you may have someone local to ya?

velly_16v_cab
10-01-2008, 10:25 AM
north Peston (high street)

but could always catch the tram into the city to make things easier:idea:

WABIT
10-01-2008, 10:32 AM
im in the next suburb away from you... prob not even 5 min drive!!!!!!!!!

im off high street

PM sent

wabit

MattSLK
10-01-2008, 11:26 AM
working on it... :D

Should be plenty of seats available on the day

hummel
10-01-2008, 03:20 PM
Should be plenty of seats available on the day

Matt, couldn't work out eurospec so found you on here. Would there be a chance of jumping in the passenger seat in the SLK? Want to come but have just completed 2000kms of driving in the past week in my polo.

motootto
10-01-2008, 06:33 PM
Motootto will be there. We be my first organised cruise in over 20 years.

Tim
10-01-2008, 06:40 PM
nice. looks like we might have a few new faces :)

Tim
10-01-2008, 06:58 PM
just checked the BOM. looks like forecast for the day is fine and 25. finally we get some nice cruising weather!

MattSLK
10-01-2008, 07:28 PM
Matt, couldn't work out eurospec so found you on here. Would there be a chance of jumping in the passenger seat in the SLK? Want to come but have just completed 2000kms of driving in the past week in my polo.

No problem, but pick up point ?

PM me mobile as well

REDMKVGTI
10-01-2008, 07:30 PM
Working that day....
:mad:

NGOLF.U
10-01-2008, 10:04 PM
might not have a clutch!....:(

hummel
11-01-2008, 05:52 AM
No problem, but pick up point ?

PM me mobile as well


Done and done :D

Jarred
11-01-2008, 09:16 AM
good news. I can come. woot.

Still undecided on the "laser" though...

velly_16v_cab
11-01-2008, 09:53 AM
sounds like we should have a good few people going.

Tim, are you picking Wabbit up or is he meeting up at the meeting point?

Tim
11-01-2008, 10:05 AM
unsure at this stage. I was going to pick him up. But i think he is piking! I can come grab you if you like? just message me your address.

velly_16v_cab
11-01-2008, 10:28 AM
i only live down the road from him...i will email you in a sec :D

velly_16v_cab
11-01-2008, 11:42 AM
email sent to you hotmail:)

Water Boy
12-01-2008, 10:20 AM
Sounds like u guys r guna have fun :D

WABIT
12-01-2008, 10:31 AM
sorry boys cant come... gotta clean the beach house with the missus because we have tennants coming sunday arvo

im gonna cry :(

wabit

Tim
12-01-2008, 10:58 AM
only one more sleep boys and girls.
lets all try and be there on time so we can head off straight away.

my mob number is 0411380529 if youre running late or wanna take it down in case you get lost anywhere

FknDubbin
12-01-2008, 11:47 AM
sorry boys cant come... gotta clean the beach house with the missus because we have tennants coming sunday arvo

im gonna cry :(

wabit

Piker! I havent seen you on one cruise!

WABIT
12-01-2008, 11:52 AM
well

this is what heppends HEHE OLAYYYYY!!!!!!!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/3xk7-1.jpg

ohhhh....DOVW 06... that was fun

wabit

velly_16v_cab
12-01-2008, 12:10 PM
:D:cool::cool:cant wait

burtybear
12-01-2008, 04:42 PM
Sorry guys, can't make it. Promised the kids I'd take them on a picnic. Someone else will have to take the "Anchor man" position at the rear! Have a good day, it looks like the weather will be nice for a change, and "...Let's be careful out there...". Enjoy :)

Jarred
12-01-2008, 07:51 PM
why is "lets be careful out there" in brackets? are you making funnies again????
Just take the kids on a picnic to say Kinglake or toolangi perhaps??

burtybear
12-01-2008, 08:28 PM
Nah. All the stories of death and decapitation on this road got me thinking about the quote from "Hill St Blues" for all of you old enough to remember!

DEEJ
13-01-2008, 02:31 PM
Just got back :)

Slept in and got to the meet point 20mins late. Spent the whole morning trying to catch up not realising you all took a wrong turn and I just missed you haha.

It was good to meet and chat to a few of you at lunch. Can't wait to see those Polo's when they're chipped :D

FknDubbin
13-01-2008, 04:22 PM
Back! Im cactus. That drive took it out of me but i had a blast. Best cruise yet! Big thanks to Tim for organising it and Matt (SLK Matt) and his passenger for taking the photos and videos. That SLK350 is a rocket!! Cant wait to see Velly's pics. Was great to meet you aswell. A few new faces which was good to see. That TDi Jetta went like a shot too!

BRING ON THE PICS!!!

Jarred
13-01-2008, 04:33 PM
cactus alright, all that driving take it outa ya. And ended up driving home the VERY long way ie around the west side then back the east....


anywho, good to see you all, and thanks tim for organising and matt for the pics! bring em on. I didn't get any. too busy driving. :?

Tim
13-01-2008, 04:46 PM
thanks for the good turnout guys!.
just got home and yeah pretty tired myself.

Sorry about the one wrong turn which was actually a right turn and the need to go back the way we come. Lucky it was at the start so didnt really ruin the day.

great to see a few new faces as well. that road matt found up past yea was pretty sweet!

I was amazed at how many police were out today. hopefull everyone got home ok without getting harassed by them!

Even with the traffic we come across still had a great day. And a HUGE thanks to matt in his SLK for going to the effort of playing photographer for the day. cant wait to see the pics!

GoLfMan
13-01-2008, 04:52 PM
thanks Tim for organising an awesome cruise!
fantastic turnout and great roads were picked! i too am looking forward the photos taken by the tireless crew of the SLK, cheers fellas :)

velly_16v_cab
13-01-2008, 05:11 PM
cheer for a great day guys, nice to meet you all.
just uploaded the pics (so once im not being lazy lol)

Big shout out to Tim for the whole day and I cant wait to see Matt's pics.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0038-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0037-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0036-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0035-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0034-1.jpg

velly_16v_cab
13-01-2008, 05:13 PM
about 30 pics in all....sorry if your on dial up but hey...sucks to be you lolj:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0033-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0032-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0031-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0030-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0029-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0024-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0021-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0018-1.jpg

velly_16v_cab
13-01-2008, 05:18 PM
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0010-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0009-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0008-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0007a-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0006-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0005-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/01/DSC_0004-1.jpg

phew...all done...your turn Matt:D

Jarred
13-01-2008, 05:44 PM
woah there! nice pics vel, you can tell you've some experience shooting cars...


good to see my laser made it into a few shots this time too.. bhahbahhaha

MattSLK
13-01-2008, 05:51 PM
Great to catch with some old cruise runners and some newfound runners both Adam & I had a good day out

Waiting for four wheels
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3848/dsc00161it6.th.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00161it6.jpg)

Deej good to see you in full effect
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/8410/dsc00201hn4.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00201hn4.jpg)

Tim powering out of Todd's corner
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2976/dsc0029es6.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0029es6.jpg)

Mark4 Action
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1930/dsc0031lm8.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0031lm8.jpg)

That corner is tight
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/2791/dsc0033po6.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0033po6.jpg)

MattSLK
13-01-2008, 05:54 PM
Dan the man
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1341/dsc0037ub6.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0037ub6.jpg)

Intercooler
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/802/dsc0038nw7.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0038nw7.jpg)

Tdi action
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9938/dsc0039nx3.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0039nx3.jpg)

Polo panning
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/2961/dsc0092un1.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0092un1.jpg)

Upside Gti
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/488/dsc0104uc8.th.jpg (http://img242.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0104uc8.jpg)

Tdi down hill
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1038/dsc0066pu8.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0066pu8.jpg)

Ben_GTI
13-01-2008, 06:08 PM
Thanks Tim for organising the event and thanks to the people who took some great photo's!!

I had a really good time and I hope everyone else did too. Overtaking slower traffic on the way home was.....interesting... lol.

Mischa
13-01-2008, 06:11 PM
damn that jetta is sexy... who's is it?

MattSLK
13-01-2008, 06:11 PM
Still got some more to come

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6489/dsc0082vz7.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0082vz7.jpg)
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3690/dsc0046fo9.th.jpg (http://img261.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0046fo9.jpg)
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/6245/dsc0069pd0.th.jpg (http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0069pd0.jpg)

burtybear
13-01-2008, 06:13 PM
Nice shots there fellas. Velly does it again! Good to see weather was good and there was even some "Summernats" action for entertainment!:D Had a good day myself down Albert Park. Lots of GTIs cruising around, and many like me with families! Maybe an alternative cruise! LOL. Maybe see you at the next one.

burtybear
13-01-2008, 06:15 PM
http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0069pd0.jpg

What the...a P-plater on the wrong side of the double lines??? OMG:?:D

Ben_GTI
13-01-2008, 06:18 PM
What the...a P-plater on the wrong side of the double lines??? OMG:?:D

Hahahaha, yea there are many ways to drive..... some just involve needing a bit more space to negotiate corners

Jarred
13-01-2008, 06:36 PM
Overtaking slower traffic on the way home was.....interesting... lol.

pretty sure we nearly died a couple of times at least...:(

GoLfMan
13-01-2008, 06:37 PM
http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0069pd0.jpg

What the...a P-plater on the wrong side of the double lines??? OMG:? :D

hehehe WHOOOPS j: thats a good shot that one.
yup correct Ben, sometimes more than a single lane is required in order to stay on the road LOL

Tim
13-01-2008, 06:39 PM
now now boys dont give the impression that we are a bunch of hoons!

velly_16v_cab
13-01-2008, 06:40 PM
pretty sure we nearly died a couple of times at least...:(

dan (white mk4) did go off at one point!!!!:(

luckly he got away with it:)

Water Boy
13-01-2008, 06:43 PM
Looks good guys... Great turn with awsome weather and some good roads it looks :D

Keep the silly stuff for your eyes only ;)

MattSLK
13-01-2008, 06:52 PM
More

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5752/dsc0041hr7.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0041hr7.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/5749/dsc0089pr5.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc0089pr5.jpg)
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/3959/dsc00211ln6.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00211ln6.jpg)

FknDubbin
13-01-2008, 07:04 PM
pretty sure we nearly died a couple of times at least...:(

yeah some of the overtaking was a bit stupid on the way home.

velly_16v_cab
13-01-2008, 07:04 PM
Looks good guys... Great turn with awsome weather and some good roads it looks :D

Keep the silly stuff for your eyes only ;)

sorry...im new:oops:

Water Boy
13-01-2008, 07:24 PM
sorry...im new:oops:

Mate no probs just givin' ya the heads up :D

WABIT
13-01-2008, 07:38 PM
sounds like an awesome day out there!!!!!!!

really spewing i couldnt come....

hope everyone had fun n was safe!

wabit

Tim
13-01-2008, 08:39 PM
hope everyone had fun n was safe!

wabit

to the best of my knowledge no-one was decapitated.
The sunday drivers were out in force today so we didnt really get up to anything out of the ordinary. "unsafe" activities really arent welcome on any of our cruises.

But yes. was a nice day. cant wait for the next one.
If anyone has any route suggestions feel free to harass me

Ben_GTI
13-01-2008, 09:04 PM
to the best of my knowledge no-one was decapitated.


Come on i know you want to say that it might have increased the average IQ of the group!!!

It was a good day and yes there were a lot of Sunday drivers!! It's strange but when you go places like the Great Ocean Road, if there is a faster car coming up, people will move to let them through. Today people didn't seem very considerate.

NGOLF.U
14-01-2008, 07:30 AM
good criuse shame i had to bail early....getting the clutch fixed tomorrow!!

Oneofthegreats
14-01-2008, 10:20 AM
Good turnout fella's.

Look's like a awesome day of driving & pics to prove it.

Would have liked to come, but would have been a stupily long day of driving for me sorry.

We'll see how I go next time.

motootto
14-01-2008, 11:09 AM
Hi everyone, what a great day of driving and chatting.

Thanks to Tim for the organisation & thanks to MattSLK for the photos (all taken on a closed road of course).

btw my indiscretion polished out. :)

Tim
14-01-2008, 11:09 AM
Good turnout fella's.

Look's like a awesome day of driving & pics to prove it.

Would have liked to come, but would have been a stupily long day of driving for me sorry.

We'll see how I go next time.

if there is any way we can accomodate you destination wise just lemme know!
Unfortunately im not overly familiar with the west other than the GOR which has already been done

gtigrl
14-01-2008, 11:13 AM
It looks like it was an excellent day, my apologies for my no show morning sickness reered its ugly head and it wouldn't have been a class act having to stop every 5 k's to spew trust me :)
But will try and come to the next one ;)

velly_16v_cab
14-01-2008, 11:35 AM
Hi everyone, what a great day of driving and chatting.

Thanks to Tim for the organisation & thanks to MattSLK for the photos (all taken on a closed road of course).

The video will be up soon.

btw my indiscretion polished out. :)

just wish we hard your heart-stopping moment on cam!!!


glad it all polished out ;)

99gti
14-01-2008, 12:12 PM
I really wish i was still down there for this one. Looks like it was an interesting drive and sounds like fun was had by all.

The photo's came up amazing! Great work guys!

ausgolfer
14-01-2008, 12:34 PM
Thanks to Tim for ogranising it.

Personally I had a great time and lots of fun driving, did notice a few hairy overtaking manouvers.

Shame my mate Dave who was passenger with me couldn't bring his VR6 due to a bung clutch.

Also was great to meet some new people.

For anyone who can see the cornering pics, MY NEUSPEED ARB's ARE COMING SOON j:

PS. I'm thinking of having a BBQ meet at my place some time about mid Feb??

Water Boy
14-01-2008, 12:46 PM
Thanks to Tim for ogranising it.
PS. I'm thinking of having a BBQ meet at my place some time about mid Feb??

Ohhh my car may be ready for then :D

Water Boy
14-01-2008, 12:55 PM
Nice vid guys looks like u blew the bugs out of ya cars :D

I see the almighty laser in there, reminds me of when i paddock bash my Granny's laser j:

Choice

Tim
14-01-2008, 01:04 PM
PS. I'm thinking of having a BBQ meet at my place some time about mid Feb??


Just say when and what you want me to bring (if im invited that is)

velly_16v_cab
14-01-2008, 01:12 PM
Just say when and what you want me to bring (if im invited that is)


ditto lol j:

hummel
14-01-2008, 04:27 PM
Thanks for a fun day gents, I was riding shotgun in the SLK but the polo will probably come out on the next cruise. Should be fun!

Was really impressed with the Jetta too! Nice overtaking :D

FknDubbin
14-01-2008, 04:38 PM
Great video Dan!

velly_16v_cab
14-01-2008, 04:42 PM
Thanks for a fun day gents, I was riding shotgun in the SLK but the polo will probably come out on the next cruise. Should be fun!

Was really impressed with the Jetta too! Nice overtaking :D

those "oil burners" can't half shift!!!

WABIT
14-01-2008, 04:52 PM
HAHAHAH "CLOSED ROAD" nice one

wabit

Jarred
14-01-2008, 05:58 PM
ahha the laser wins again!!! hahahaha

motootto
14-01-2008, 06:16 PM
Thanks to Hummel for driving the video camera. If anyone who was on the cruise wants a link to the video, PM with your e-mail address. A link won't be posted on forum.

rayray086
14-01-2008, 08:29 PM
Cool pics and looks like you guys had a great day out :) Us Sydney folk will have to answer to that!

Oneofthegreats
14-01-2008, 09:17 PM
if there is any way we can accomodate you destination wise just lemme know!
Unfortunately im not overly familiar with the west other than the GOR which has already been done

Thank's heap's Tim & I can understand totally about chosing somewhere to suit everyone.

It's hard being so far away & wanting to be involved too.


At the moment I'm thinking of taking a big step back from the VW scene, forum & car's for awhile.

My heart just not in it anymore. It feel's like the forum just isn't what it used to be. I can't pin point it.



PS. I'm thinking of having a BBQ meet at my place some time about mid Feb??

But this sound's like a great idea & I think I could make an exception & be involved in something like this.

hgonops
14-01-2008, 10:00 PM
Sounds like everyone had fun. Might come along to next one, work permitting.
Nice pics, but the Laser's gotta go...

FknDubbin
14-01-2008, 10:50 PM
It looks like it was an excellent day, my apologies for my no show morning sickness reered its ugly head and it wouldn't have been a class act having to stop every 5 k's to spew trust me :)
But will try and come to the next one ;)

OMG is GTIGRL preagnant??!?!??!?!

gtigrl
15-01-2008, 09:26 AM
yes new addition to the VW world is on the way ... have to trade the polo in for something with 4 doors :)
But my hand is definitley up for a bbq...

WABIT
15-01-2008, 09:54 AM
HAHAHHAH THATS EXCCELENT CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wabit

Water Boy
15-01-2008, 12:12 PM
yes new addition to the VW world is on the way ... have to trade the polo in for something with 4 doors :)
But my hand is definitley up for a bbq...

Ahh another Dubber on the way... Congratulations :D

Oneofthegreats
15-01-2008, 12:51 PM
yes new addition to the VW world is on the way ... have to trade the polo in for something with 4 doors :)
But my hand is definitley up for a bbq...

As I've already said to you Lainy.

Congratulation's to both you & Justin on the great new's & hope all is good now & for the future too.

Will be catching up with you very soon.



Maybe a new thread for this would be a good idea?

gtigrl
15-01-2008, 01:33 PM
Thanks everyone, i didn't intend on hijacking the thread, no need for a thread devoted to the topic :)
Needless to say I did miss not being able to go on the cruise and am definitely up for another get together soon for the Vic members.
Cheers

FknDubbin
15-01-2008, 04:56 PM
VWWatercooled baby shower hahahaha!

Congrats!

WABIT
15-01-2008, 05:06 PM
Thanks everyone, i didn't intend on hijacking the thread, no need for a thread devoted to the topic :)
Needless to say I did miss not being able to go on the cruise and am definitely up for another get together soon for the Vic members.
Cheers

GO KART RUN!!! YAY!!!!!!! OHH NO.... WAIT ...

sorry

heheheh

wabit