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Exotics in the bush.

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  1. jim501

    jim501 Formula 3

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    #1 jim501, Aug 13, 2006
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    Well I'm exhausted. What a weekend. A brief story tonight as I'm stuffed but I thought I would give you guys a little tease. Gekko and I went for a night up the sunshine coast but took the back roads to have some fun. Over 400km covered and plenty of stories. Till tomorrow check these out.
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  2. FFOUR

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    Good stuff mate, was waiting for pics ever since you sent the SMS. You didn't disappoint either, would love high-res if you have 'em.

    Car is stunning gekko, congrats again.

    how romantic!! :p
     
  3. mhh

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    That's a great looking car and nice pics too. :)
     
  4. jim501

    jim501 Formula 3

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    After I hit submit I read that again. Change is made!!!
    I'll have to to try and get all the photos up somewhere highres but they are 3+mbs each
     
  5. FFOUR

    FFOUR F1 Veteran

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    Ash or I can host them, email me if you need FTP details.
     
  6. jim501

    jim501 Formula 3

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    That's what I'm after! Send me through the details.
     
  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Nice pics. Gekko's car looks fantastic. :) The lake in the pics, looks like a mini Lake Moondara that we have here. :p
     
  8. FFOUR

    FFOUR F1 Veteran

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    Done.

    Ash can probably set you up with a gallery later, but for now you can host them on OCS.
     
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  10. ashsimmonds

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    #10 ashsimmonds, Aug 13, 2006
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  11. PAP 348

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    I heard that it improves handling by 100%.:eek: Im going to hammer in speed holes into the bonnet of the 348 tomorrow also. :)
     
  12. chewy7

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    That sounds like a fun little trip! Nice pics too, cant wait for the HI-RES ones :D

    I like the # plates also.
     
  13. PAP 348

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    I also noticed in the F430 pic. I didnt think they made mini T-Bar auto's in them......:rolleyes:
     
  14. FFOUR

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    Thats the 360 with the "t-bar" - and its used to put the car in reverse AFAIK.
     
  15. PAP 348

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    Sorry, yes, it is the 360 with the t-bar. :) How does the 430 get into resverse........anyone? Is it the button in the 430 pic where the t-bar was in the 360? :)
     
  16. osg

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    correct
     
  17. scud

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    and i thought i was his only special one
     
  18. gekko

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    Started at 8:30 am leaving Brisbane through the Gap and heading out to Mt Nebo. Had some initial fun on the curves out there then came across this sign telling us there were road works ahead, then 60 kph, then 40 kph then a sign that said three lanes closing down to one which we thought was pretty interesting considering it was one lane each way. Came around the corner and there were about 20 police and traffic cones everywhere. My first thought was that they had been reading F-Chat :)

    I don't know why we recieved such special attention but we were there 3 times longer than anyone else with me supplying address & contact details. I am expecting the car to be stolen any night now.

    Cam and I thought it was pretty funny when the young officer who came up to us to do the breath test says "Would you mind turning it off sir, its a bit loud".

    Thankfully the experience didn't deter us too much from enjoying ourselves for the rest of the trip :D
     
  19. gekko

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    Well done with the pictures Cam, How did the ones at the end taken through the windscreen come out?

    I also felt pretty stuffed last night but it was a truly excellent weekend and one we will have to do again sometime. I'm sure the boys will enjoy Alice next weekend but the run through the hills was pretty fantastic. I don't think we could have picked a route with more curves in it!

    Cheers
     
  20. gekko

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    #21 gekko, Aug 13, 2006
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    Route to Sunshine Coast...

    The Gap
    Nt Nebo
    Mt Glorious
    Wivenhoe Dam
    Sommerset Dam
    Kilcoy
    Maleny
    Mapleton (lunch at the pub overlooking the coast)
    Nambour
    Bli Bli
    Maroochydoore

    Outlined in blue on the map.

    Cheers
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  22. PAP 348

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    Sounds like you boys had alot of fun. :)
     
  23. neilo63

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    Damn, nice back road trip. Did you encounter the piggies out there?
     
  24. gekko

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    Just 20 of them :) See post #18.

    Apart from that we saw one in Kilcoy with a speed gun but I had already told Cam that they were a bit agressive around there.

    A couple around Maleny but in town so no big deal.

    A very pleasant trip otherwise... not that we exceeded the speed limit :D
     
  25. Horse

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    Great drive that....especially the bit from woodford road to maleny :D you should also try the road from Maleny through Imbul etc all the way to Gympie....before they put the dam in!!!!!
     

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