Next NSW EuroFord Cruise - final details available now - Page 4

Cypher · 28-06-2005, 08:55 PM

Sounds good...I'll try to get there at that time, which means a 6.30am start from here.

Oh and does anyone know how many kms we will cover?

Amazer · 28-06-2005, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmeh

What to bring: A Euroford!

Tim

oh I was wanting to come in my astina, have to give this a miss then

Rob

Timmeh · 28-06-2005, 09:26 PM

You've got immunity from that one Rob! Come!

Cypher - I'd guess about 100-150, any more than that and it would be too long. Plus travelling distance from Canberra. You're dedicated, and this time we won't miss you like the last one. Duoh!

Tim

Amazer · 28-06-2005, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmeh

You've got immunity from that one Rob! Come!

Tim

Beautiful

I shall be there

looking forward to seeing you guys again, the astina's had a few small changes since the last cruise.

Rob

zetec · 28-06-2005, 11:35 PM

An Astina is a Ford at heart ;) We'd love to have you along. Just no foooly shick mate VL Turbos mate. Coz we'd waste 'em bro.

Teki04 · 28-06-2005, 11:46 PM

What type of Astina is it Amazer?

Teki04 · 29-06-2005, 01:11 AM

Im looking forward to this cruise... or am i just looking forward to driving again?! Probably both! lol

whippet_zetec · 29-06-2005, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Timmeh

Cruise Details

Date: 16th of July (Saturday) 2005

Time: 9.30am meet-up for a 10am departure.

Location: McDonalds on the M4 (near Eastern Creek) Westbound, can't miss it.

This is great, I can sleep in til 9:00, leave home at 9:15 and still be at the meet point before 9:30.......

however, I am sure I will be up at 7:00 giving the Zetec a wash and wax, tyre shine, and internal vacum and window clean.......

zetec · 29-06-2005, 12:30 PM

Sweeeeeet I'm SO there!! Nothing like pulling into the carpark, dropping it down a gear or two and coasting in with the exhaust farting... he he he

Amazer · 29-06-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teki04

What type of Astina is it Amazer?

2001 BJ Series II 1.6

the last of the Astinas/Lasers.

Rob

Teki04 · 29-06-2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Sweeeeeet I'm SO there!! Nothing like pulling into the carpark, dropping it down a gear or two and coasting in with the exhaust farting... he he he

So im guessing your going to be fashionably late, ensuring we are all there to hear this exhaust farting?

MISTA FIESTA · 29-06-2005, 06:15 PM

Hopefully this time ill be early for the cruise not like last time i got lost and even had a street directory!!!

The sound of a farting exhaust is pure heaven.

Teki04 · 29-06-2005, 06:17 PM

I dont like farts

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whippet_zetec · 29-06-2005, 10:04 PM

nothing like a good fart, but really you can generally only stand your own, so while you think yours it the best sounding sweetest smelling just remember not everyone else is sharing that idea with you ;)

zetec · 29-06-2005, 10:15 PM

Ha ha ha say the wrong word and you kids start playing around with it... I'll be on time. There'll be plenty of time to hear my zorst and have a sound off with Tim. Will be interesting for you all to hear the different subtleties of exhaust systems etc. Tim's it throatier, mine's raspier, each have their characteristics.

WASACL · 01-07-2005, 10:14 PM

Well... As much as i'd love to come...I have work...

Sorry too all but nuthin' i can do!
Matt you will have to come up for the next cruiz!

Russ

zetec · 01-07-2005, 10:56 PM

Come again RUSS?!! Not a chance for a while, at least Christmas. I'm afraid you owe me a cruise, you're coming to Melbourne sunshine!! No probs mate, work hard!

whippet_zetec · 04-07-2005, 09:19 AM

ah Russ, never mind.....are you making it for the All Ford Day at the end of the Month?

whippet_zetec · 11-07-2005, 09:00 PM

ok folks, the cuise is happening this Saturday.....get your boots polished I am bringing the digital slr out.....

on the serious side, meeting point is the twin servo's M4 Blacktown, there are 3 car parking areas, the servo, Macca's and Red Rooster...my thought was meet in the Red Rooster one as we will have plenty of room then instead of having to fight for parking with the Mum's and Dad's....

Timmeh · 11-07-2005, 09:03 PM

I am looking forward to the cruise!

I don't know the meet point well, but I trust Todds decisions!

I'll have the Focus all clean and shiny, reminds me, I better install some engine parts for the day too....

Tim

Fast Eddie · 12-07-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote "I better install some engine parts". I'm worried Timmeh!

Also, there is a truck parking area nearby too if we find that space is limited. I trust everyone will enjoy the drive.

Fast Eddie.

zetec · 12-07-2005, 08:09 PM

I dunno but Tim would want to park as far away from trucks as possible... he he

I can't wai, going to do the late night Friday clean on my baby!! Got a new mod too to show off! Can't wait!!!!!

Amazer · 12-07-2005, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whippet_zetec

ok folks, the cuise is happening this Saturday.....get your boots polished I am bringing the digital slr out.....

oooo another Digital SLR owner. What have you got?

I'm now tossing up about which car to bring, I don't know whether to bring the Turbo Lynx for a Spin meaning I have to try and give it a service before the weekend which isn't going to happen. So most likely I'll be in the Astina with its few little changes since last cruise.

Rob

whippet_zetec · 12-07-2005, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazer

oooo another Digital SLR owner. What have you got?

I bought a Canon 300D/Rebel while in the US, came with the 18-55mm lens and I got a 70-300mm lens in addition.....

fantastic bit of gear, pictures are so sharp and clear......you can definitely see where the extra cost comes in.

zetec · 12-07-2005, 10:19 PM

Thanks to Tim and Eddie for their organisation and admin, please see the latest info as shown below from the guys.

Cruise Details

Date: 16th of July (Saturday) 2005

Time: 9.30am meet-up for a 10am departure.

Location: McDonalds on the M4 (near Eastern Creek) Westbound, can't miss it.

Destination: Blue Mountains Cruise

Duration: Till lunchtime

What to bring: A Euroford! Fuel, CB radio if you have one, some money for lunch (I expect $10-15 depending how hungry you are, Eddie may be able to confirm this), a good attitude, a club sticker on your car!

Tim (Timmeh)
FastEddie
Matt (Zetec)
Amazer
Whippet Zetec
Mista Fiesta
RUSS (WASACL)
Steven (Teki)
LeeAnne

Anyone we've forgotten please add your name here and we'd love to have you along if you haven't already signed up!!

Eddie, are we able to get a final run down again of our planned route?

Amazer · 12-07-2005, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whippet_zetec

I bought a Canon 300D/Rebel while in the US, came with the 18-55mm lens and I got a 70-300mm lens in addition.....

fantastic bit of gear, pictures are so sharp and clear......you can definitely see where the extra cost comes in.

I have a 300D as well with the 18-55 Kit lens as well as a 55-200mm lense

defiantly worth the $$

Rob

Teki04 · 13-07-2005, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetec

Location: McDonalds on the M4 (near Eastern Creek) Westbound, can't miss it.

Any way of getting what exits they are inbetween? It is after the Eastern Creek turn off yea? (just want to know so i can get a Estimated Time of Arrival for myself)

Also, ppl... do not speed :eclipsee_ . Pretty sure there is a 24hour camera at the overpass just before the twin servos.

whippet_zetec · 13-07-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teki04

Any way of getting what exits they are inbetween? It is after the Eastern Creek turn off yea? (just want to know so i can get a Estimated Time of Arrival for myself)

Also, ppl... do not speed :eclipsee_ . Pretty sure there is a 24hour camera at the overpass just before the twin servos.

Nope its not after the Eastern Creek turn off, if you get to that Turn Off you have gone past it (well that is if you are travelling westward). There is only one twin servo on the M4 just in case you think you went past and are waiting for the next one ;) .

If you are travelling westward (towards the mountains) the Servo's are on the M4 between Resevoir Road and Brabham Drive exits. You cant miss the Servo's as you come up on them (they are CALTEX). If you do miss the Servo, take the Brabham drive exit and do a loop around via the Great Western Highway or M4 back to Resevoir Road get back on the M4 and try again.

Probably important to mention here that WE ARE MEETING ON THE WESTERN BOUND SIDE OF THE M4 (as we want to head up the mountains, not towards the city).

Tim, (and for the other folks coming from up North).
Take the M2 at Pennant Hills and follow it to the End where it dumps out at Abbots Road, follow the signs to Blacktown/Penrith and it will guide you to the M4 (I think there are actually M4 signs but not sure on this).

zetec · 13-07-2005, 06:45 PM

Or for those wanting to avoid the Tolls you can take the Cumberland Highway from the North or south, which intersects the M4.

Teki04 · 13-07-2005, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

Or for those wanting to avoid the Tolls you can take the Cumberland Highway from the North or south, which intersects the M4.

arh yes... the toll... first time ill be using my E tag

Thanks for the info todd, ill look it up on whereis and get a ETA from the start of the M4

See you all there!