Peter M Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Guys,I've been pondering this one for a while and am wondering if anyone else is up for a mid week 650km run?I'd be also pleased to hear any suggested improvements too.I'm suggesting sometime during the week for hopefully better traffic conditions.https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Wallsend+NSW/Branxton+NSW/Mt+Thorley+NSW/Lithgow+NSW/Kandos+NSW/Denman+NSW/Wallsend+NSW/@-32.9728903,150.2168208,9z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m44!4m43!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b7338dc137b0a09:0x5017d681632f620!2m2!1d151.6695469!2d-32.9020155!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b734d1bfa48edc7:0x5017d681632ea10!2m2!1d151.351228!2d-32.6559876!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0cb9003097d6ad:0x40609b4904387a0!2m2!1d151.1076745!2d-32.6173247!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b120a5b2fa7cb41:0x50609b4904421a0!2m2!1d150.1574085!2d-33.4809335!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0dd19343d47afb:0x40609b4904364b0!2m2!1d149.9693886!2d-32.8583362!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0c847f02d1033b:0x40609b4904381a0!2m2!1d150.6830686!2d-32.3939932!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b7338dc137b0a09:0x5017d681632f620!2m2!1d151.6695469!2d-32.9020155!3e0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Sound good to me. If you get enough interest mid week Pete I will swing a day off one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodog911 Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Looks great Peter. I might be able to manage a mid week run as well. I am just hanging to get my car back!! Spoke to Simon last week and it shouldn't be too far away - hopefully this week or next. I really miss her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 18May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 I was actually surprised last week to see it still at Simon's!What are you getting done?No probs with giving you a lift down one morning when it is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Hmmmm....the "Circuit de Wollemi", I've driven it before, it's a long day! If I have new tyres and I have the time available, I'd love to join you. Probably pick you up at Kurrajong as you come through, then leave you again at Mt Thorley. Keep me posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Wow! That is a big day out. Pete I can't see the overnight stop, can you point it out! No seriously that would be an awesome day in the saddle, I think we all need to get together over a coffee to discuss this, IN. Geez Antony your car's been there for weeks what's going on, I bet your having withdrawals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 18May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Wow, wonderful response! I was thinking I could be the lone lunatic but looks like a whole asylum will be along for the ride. Guess it's time to nut out some details and a date, of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Interesting. Greg. I'd be more than happy to put you up for the night before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Just a Note Peter M and those posting on SMTs - Always best policy not to post routes or suggested routes on Forum because it can attract unwanted attention. You can always use PM to send to interested members. Happy travels, Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 SSShhhhh !!! Not really going this way…... this is the diversion. ……or is it ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 The route we plan to take is usless if they don't have a date. Just saying..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corki944 Posted 18May, 2014 Report Share Posted 18May, 2014 Hey ho, lets go! Count me in depending on date! Would be good to have a good run and catch up before I drive off to Melb end of June. Nice job Pete...... midweek is great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 19May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 19May, 2014 Just a Note Peter M and those posting on SMTs - Always best policy not to post routes or suggested routes on Forum because it can attract unwanted attention. You can always use PM to send to interested members. Happy travels, Mark. Good suggestion Mark, you're obviously well aware of the unsavoury characters that normally turn up at the Newcastle SMT's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveg1980 Posted 20May, 2014 Report Share Posted 20May, 2014 I am keen...when were you thinking?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 21May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 The more the merrier I say Steve!Refined the route a bit more: https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Wallsend+NSW/Branxton+NSW/Mt+Thorley+NSW/Kurrajong+NSW/Lithgow+NSW/Kandos+NSW/Mt+Thorley+NSW/@-33.553553,150.667179,9z/data=!4m44!4m43!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b7338dc137b0a09:0x5017d681632f620!2m2!1d151.6695469!2d-32.9020155!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b734d1bfa48edc7:0x5017d681632ea10!2m2!1d151.351228!2d-32.6559876!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0cb9003097d6ad:0x40609b4904387a0!2m2!1d151.1076745!2d-32.6173247!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0d7cc47dba3025:0x5017d6816333a00!2m2!1d150.6665258!2d-33.5539751!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b120a5b2fa7cb41:0x50609b4904421a0!2m2!1d150.1574085!2d-33.4809335!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0dd19343d47afb:0x40609b4904364b0!2m2!1d149.9693886!2d-32.8583362!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0cb9003097d6ad:0x40609b4904387a0!2m2!1d151.1076745!2d-32.6173247!3e0This has dropped the distance down a little to 584km as well.I'm thinking if we leave Wallsend at 7.00am, we can meet up with you southerners at a coffee shop in Kurrajong village on Old Bells Line of Road at about 10am if you wish as I think this would be our first break.Can someone confirm there is a suitable place and easy parking in Kurrajong?As for the date?Soon, while the weather is good. I've dug out a Enigma machine to security encode this information for dissemination shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 21May, 2014 Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 I travelled half of this route earlier this year and was surprised that part of Yarrawa Rd has about 1-2 kms of dirt section, a friend of mine has also been across this section about 6 weeks ago in a Nissan Patrol and the road has degraded terribly, some big potholes, I guess the rain has done that. My guess is that most people will not want to take their Porsche's on it. It's a shame because Bureen Rd is a lovely section of road that joins on to it. And the date is.......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 21May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 Good pick up Stephen!I didn't realise I had short circuited the top end of Bylong Valley WayCorrected map: https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Wallsend+NSW/Branxton+NSW/Mt+Thorley+NSW/Kurrajong+NSW/Lithgow+NSW/Kandos+NSW/Sandy+Hollow+NSW/Wallsend+NSW/@-32.5565111,150.772317,11z/data=!4m50!4m49!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b7338dc137b0a09:0x5017d681632f620!2m2!1d151.6695469!2d-32.9020155!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b734d1bfa48edc7:0x5017d681632ea10!2m2!1d151.351228!2d-32.6559876!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0cb9003097d6ad:0x40609b4904387a0!2m2!1d151.1076745!2d-32.6173247!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0d7cc47dba3025:0x5017d6816333a00!2m2!1d150.6665258!2d-33.5539751!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b120a5b2fa7cb41:0x50609b4904421a0!2m2!1d150.1574085!2d-33.4809335!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0dd19343d47afb:0x40609b4904364b0!2m2!1d149.9693886!2d-32.8583362!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b0c7dde0916495b:0x40609b4904389b0!2m2!1d150.5668166!2d-32.3348258!1m5!1m1!1s0x6b7338dc137b0a09:0x5017d681632f620!2m2!1d151.6695469!2d-32.9020155!3e0Although a couple kms of dirt to save 75km travel isn't a bad deal in my book!(Total length now 659km) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 21May, 2014 Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 The route you had was perfect Pete they are great roads except for that piece of dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 21May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 I'll give you a call tomorrow to talk dates. I know you don't like to be interrupted when watching Offspring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie944S Posted 21May, 2014 Report Share Posted 21May, 2014 I'm in.......... wait..... Newcastle isn't 2hrs north if me anymore..... (insert sad face) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 22May, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 Dexter, from Perfect Match fame has identified 3 possible dates that I will PM out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodog911 Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 Yes Gents, certainly having withdrawals without the SC. Simon had to get some things done by other shops so that has taken the time. So what's getting done? Drop the motor and completely 'cosmetically' refresh including polishing the fan & surrounds, polishing the CIS injection pipes, painting bits n' pieces, powdercoat other stuff etc. Fit new SSIs and M&K muffler with GT3 style centre exhaust (also paint/fit new valance with centre cut out) Fit complete aircon upgrade kit from Retro Air Fit Wevo engine & gearbox mounts Fit Rennline alloy pedal set & floorboards Fit 964 RS door panels Lower car I think that's all. Cant wait to get her back :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 Wow. Should be amazing once you get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 22May, 2014 Report Share Posted 22May, 2014 Wow, thats a lot of big jobs. Looking forward to seeing them all done and sussing out which to get done to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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