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Since there was an outburst of interest for an SMT, Here's the official thread.

 

When: Sunday 28th September (Grand Final weekend, hope everyone can make it)

Where: Ferntree Gully Maccas - 740 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully

 

6:15 Meet for a 6:30 departure. 

 

Most of us are home by noon, 

 

 

This is a fantastic time to introduce the new members, and members cars to the clan!!

So fill up your tanks and after we'll fill up our tummies with some breakfast up in the country.

 

 

Also please read the SMT Guidelines (The 2 stickies in this section)

 

 

In:

 

Pauly

SimonK

9fan

Afterburner

NiX

JimTT

Steve Porter

Peter P

Ippa

Hugh

T-Man

D-banger

Eddy

Chris993

Bayf

Monty188

TrecMcRev

KGB

Dave Webber

Mike737

Ptalaue

PeteB

Niko

Davet

Barks

Chris + Dean 

DavidA

Storm

DDay

Pam986

Sporto sc

Redman

RA987

 

 

 

 

Friendly Reminder - Weekend Targa VIC Nov 7-9th

 

 

For the westerners going over the Westgate Bridge: 

Meet at Todd Road United (over the westgate towards the city, take the Todd Road service station exit and right into the servo. (it's a long way to travel alone)

Arrival: 5:20

Departure: 5:25

Let me know via this thread or PM if you're coming to the servo. 

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Can't say I've "tamed" the beast. That could take a few years - but I'll be there anyway.

Just need roof racks with a secondary fuel tank to get me through without refuelling. It's partial to a drink......!

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Can't say I've "tamed" the beast. That could take a few years - but I'll be there anyway.

Just need roof racks with a secondary fuel tank to get me through without refuelling. It's partial to a drink......!

 

How big is your tank? 

I'm running e85, 80L tank. I'm taking a 10L (i think) jerry can full of fuel with me just incase i need it. mine drinks so much fuel running e85. i'll get 450 k's a tank rough estimate from my mind. 

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Can't say I've "tamed" the beast. That could take a few years - but I'll be there anyway.

Just need roof racks with a secondary fuel tank to get me through without refuelling. It's partial to a drink......!

 

Great that you can come, looking forward to seeing the beast.

Our cars do have small tanks, you might want to consider one or two 10L jerry cans. Repco and Autobarn stock them.

They fit nicely in our trunks, just add a bit of padding around to secure.

 

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How big is your tank? 

I'm running e85, 80L tank. I'm taking a 10L (i think) jerry can full of fuel with me just incase i need it. mine drinks so much fuel running e85. i'll get 450 k's a tank rough estimate from my mind.

How many (roughly) k's is a typical SMT from (and return) the meeting point?

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Great that you can come, looking forward to seeing the beast.

Our cars do have small tanks, you might want to consider one or two 10L jerry cans. Repco and Autobarn stock them.

They fit nicely in our trunks, just add a bit of padding around to secure.

 

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That's what i have! never had to use it though.

 

How many (roughly) k's is a typical SMT from (and return) the meeting point?

 

Around 250 - 300km You should be fine in the 930 :) no one had actually ran out of fuel. 

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All you Turbo boys are stressing a little too much. 

 

Had Jim (with his new 1000HP flash tune) freaking out about fuel consumption all the way to Canberra and he used less than Niko's Boxster!!!

 

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The run to Marysville is only 130km through the twisties. Back to Ferntree Gully, via the regular road adds another 75km.

 

Too easy gents.

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Had Jim (with his new 1000HP flash tune) freaking out about fuel consumption all the way to Canberra and he used less than Niko's Boxster!!!

 

 

 

 

That would put me off buying a S!  

The first time i filled up the SLK350 with fuel and the cost was going up and up and up - I remember thinking  F I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT!

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LHD GT2 had 94 litre tank but RHD copped 63 litres. I imagine Turbo would be similar but with smaller front boot due to front diff?

It's pretty good on a cruise but when it's on boost, the fuel gauge moves before your eyes. I Seem to get about 300km to a tank with a mix of driving so 150km on an SMT!

No bloody spare wheel is probably a bigger issue.

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LHD GT2 had 94 litre tank but RHD copped 63 litres. I imagine Turbo would be similar but with smaller front boot due to front diff?

It's pretty good on a cruise but when it's on boost, the fuel gauge moves before your eyes. I Seem to get about 300km to a tank with a mix of driving so 150km on an SMT!

No bloody spare wheel is probably a bigger issue.

 

Don't you have a space saver ? I'm sure Mark (9fan) will chime in, he seems to have all the know how regarding wheels and tyres.

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Just a reminder to those coming on this run, we have the Weekend Targa VIC over 3 days in Spring 7-9 th Nov - Start Planning and express interest.

 

My car did the Canberra return via Orbost and Hillclimb 700km on one tank !!!

 

GT2 - you would just have to consider carrying one or repair kit and consequences using it.

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