mdr

Looks like fun stuff.

Thanks for the pics and vid. BTW you have a PM.

Herblenny

I don't know much.. but is this a big rotary meet??

If so, do any of you interested in covering this event for RCC Digizine?

www.RCCDigizine.com

mdr

No Dick Johnson for the Nats.

But Mazda is coming to the party and bringing a couple of 09's. So if you have been wanting to test drive on this is your chance.


Hi Monte,

Thanks for the proposal.

Mazda Australia is happy to be involved on the day.
Just to confirm Mazda will:

1. Bring along 2 new RX-8s. One for a static display in the area near by the tower and the other for road-speed test drives.
- (Test drives can take place at request on the public roads surrounding the track)
- (Each test drive will require a Mazda Staff member to be present and in the car)
- (An experienced Mazda staff member with a good knowledge of the virtues of the new RX-8 will man the display to answer any questions pertinent to the new RX-8).

2. Put up a marquee (around 3mx3m) in the display area you suggested along with some Mazda pull up banners and signage around it, and at least one plasma screen looping video footage of the new RX-8.
- (Obviously we will require power supply for this)

3. Hand out/distribute Mazda merchandise from the marquee. Can you please advise what merchandise you will be doing on the day, just so we don't double up?

4. Advertise the date of the event on the event calendar on mazda.com.au http://www.mazda.com.au/home/About%2...0Calendar.aspx
I will arrange for this ASAP.
Let me know if you have any comments or concerns.

skc

Getting closer. Time to start checking up on maintenance items on your car.

Anyone know if Hymee is turning up?

skc

mdr

Hymee is coming.

skc

Great, I hope that supercharger is bolted on.

skc

Revolver

Had the car serviced and parts fitted a week or so ago. New fluids (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid) and filters (oil, air and cabin). New aftermarket water pump to reduce cavitation. Suspension finally finished with front strut brace to match the rear. Brake pads still have a lot of life in them. Trip up and back and track day might see off my PS2's at long last though.

No excuses except the lump of blood and bone behind the wheel...

MDR, any chance of revising the list of entries re: paid up status?

mdr

Probably do that tomorrow. Just waiting for couple of stragglers to get their stuff in.

mdr

I am betting it will be unless he took it all apart since I have seen him last.
It was all on there and working a couple of months ago.

I have my new plugs coming in this week then fluids will be done next week.
I will be ready for the Nats.

chrx8er

Hi Monte

Do we have a schedule for the day organised yet.
What time to arrive, finish, dinner time etc.
Just trying to organise kids work, parties, sleep overs etc for the day!!

Cheers
Col

Revolver

Would any Brisbanites care to provide some step by step directions to Lakeside for those approaching Brisbane from the south?

Is it signposted?

I'm hoping to have my gee whiz GPS system by next week but would appreciate some local knowledge...

skc

Fairly easy to get there. If you are coming along the Gateway motor way or Gympie Road the directions remain the same. Once you go over the south pine bridge stay on the far left lane and take the Dholes Rocks Road exit and keep going straight. this will then become Narangba Road at the second set of lights. You will find the entrance to the raceway on your left just a few kms along.

skc

mdr

I posted a map over in the AU forum.

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&h...,0.077248&z=14

But you just need to find the hotel and we can leave from it all together Sat morning to the track if you want.

mdr

Still working it all out with Macca but for now plan to arrive at the track between 8 am and 8:30 am no later than 8:45. For briefings and to get your car inspected.

We can put cars on the track starting at 10 am have to be off by 4 pm.
Len Macca will work that schedule out and let everyone know the track event timing itself.
Lunch about 12:30
Dinner will be at :7:30 PM Sat Night.



Monte

Revolver

Ok, thanks and thanks to skc for his directions.

Can someone remind me of the name and address for the hotel please, so I don't have to hunt for it. I'll Google map the thing and find it on the Friday.

generis

I believe this is the place http://www.lavidaonanzac.com.au/

Revolver

Yep, thanks Tony. Len phoned me with the name too.

I've got it sorted on Google maps . Will probably still get lost but at least now I know where I'm supposed to be...<me wishes I had a buxom blonde navigator for the trip>.............<and spares in the back seat>

enforcer

me thinks a buxom blonde wouldn't help too much in the navigation department...

Revolver

Yes Trev but getting lost with her wouldn't be bad...

mdr

Just be careful if you stop at a Bunnings along the way.

Major scam happening in the parking lot of Bunnings in QLD.
I got this warning in the mail today.


A "heads up" for those men who may be regular Bunnings customers.
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out
Shopping.
Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. > Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your
Friends.

Here's how the scam works:

Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the boot. They both start wiping
Your windscreen with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out
of their skimpy T-shirts. It is impossible not to look.

When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "No" and instead ask
You for a ride to another Bunnings. You agree and they get in the
Back-seat.
On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them climbs over into the
front seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals
your wallet.
I had my wallet stolen Sept 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on
The 15th, 17th, 20th, & 24th 29th.
Also August 1st, 4th, twice on the 8th,
16th, 23rd, 26th, 30th, three times last Saturday and very likely again
this upcoming weekend.

So tell your friends to be careful.

P.S. Big-W has wallets on sale for 2.99 each.

Revolver

Did the girls at Bunnings look anything like this?

Revolver

Just leaving work to drive the first leg to Coffs now.

See you guys there!

mdr

Drive safe catch you Fri night maybe at the hotel.

erx8s

Guys dont forget Double Demerit points here in Queensland for the long weekend 3rd to the 6th of October so there will be plenty of police about

Wont be making this Nats so post plenty of pics .




Cheers
Michael

enforcer

I'll be in the Valley looking after 20 screaming teenagers on Friday night for my daughters 18th birthday....

I'll catch up with guys around 8.15am Saturday morning.... .