BJM Posted 21January, 2016 Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 I just recently moved north after nearly 20 years of calling Sydney home. As anyone who has moved interstate or just house in general it's not the most fun you can have. With all the packing & unpacking the car has sat neglected & I've been itching to get her out.I've looked into a few car clubs to get an idea of the car culture in the area (a part from the 4x4s) it seems to be Holdern v Ford with some jap stuff in there as well.I found the local Porsche Center and thought I could go in & have a look around. I spoke to the navigator about it saying "There might some guys there that get together for drives, a bit like PFA in Sydney."She replied "They'll just be all 4x4 ones (meaning Cayennes & Macans), you want to go driving with real Porsches." After looking at Google Maps, I found what looked to be an interesting place to head out & have a look. So off we went. After some time I realised that the roads up here aren't twisting Blue Mt roads that I normally traverse. None the less it was good to be out on the open road & the locals certainly keep you on your toes as they come out find out what all the noise is about.It's not rained that much this year up this way so the Burdekin Dam was pretty low & allowed for some photo opportunities.Even though it was so dry it was a pretty nice spot really.I never really cared that much about the aircon in these cars to much till now. Still nothing that can't be overcome. A quick stop at a small country pub to cool down on the way home.Great day in the end. Just missing some other tragics to talk crap about there "real" Porsches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 21January, 2016 Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 That dam looks amazing Billy (green machine in good shape too!) And looks almost as fun as a Sydney to Bathurst run... bigger road hazards though Hope you can track down some others to join you out on the road, if not... who's up for a blast to FNQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 21January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 I'll have to go back when the dam fills & overflows down that spill way. That would be some sight.Always a spare room for you hooligans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 21January, 2016 Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 Small adjustment in ride hight and you could be joining the 4x4's billy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 21January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 Small adjustment in ride hight and you could be joining the 4x4's billy Maybe something like this ?http://youtu.be/uFLSxkXsU1Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott930 Posted 21January, 2016 Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 Small adjustment in ride hight and you could be joining the 4x4's billyMaybe something like this ? or like this one Cairns built for one of their clients... http://ccmps.com.au/cairns-at-motorclassica-melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 21January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 ^^That thing is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 21January, 2016 Report Share Posted 21January, 2016 Glad to see you guys are setting in and the green machine is getting some attention! Road hazards? Just avoid those parrots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonk Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 Car is looking great Billy. Put a smile on my face ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 22January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 Glad to see you guys are setting in and the green machine is getting some attention! Road hazards? Just avoid those parrots! Cheers mate. ?Sage addvice. Car is looking great Billy. Put a smile on my face ?She is still going as strong as ever mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasmaniac Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 There is a nice 964T there and the owner likes a fun drive.Suggest Marque Sports Car Register NQ, good bunch of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 22January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 There is a nice 964T there and the owner likes a fun drive.Suggest Marque Sports Car Register NQ, good bunch of people.964T Marque have come up in my searches & are at the top of my list to check out. Thanks for the info. Will check them out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 Road hazards? Just avoid those CANETOADS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 It's funny how some guys like them lowered , others raised and the rest somewhere in between Whichever , no cow will go under or over one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 It's funny how some guys like them lowered , others raised and the rest somewhere in between Whichever , no cow will go under or over one!trust me. I've done the 'car into cow at 110kph" bad for the car and bad for the cow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 22January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 trust me. I've done the 'car into cow at 110kph" bad for the car and bad for the cow.I've hit a few roos in my time but a cow would make a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22January, 2016 Report Share Posted 22January, 2016 I've hit a big red roo in WA (4pm), and lots of smaller stuff in Tas. This time of year I would see at least 15 animals on the 3 km after I turn off the hwy anytime after dusk.So I'm a bit careful , and certainly don't need to lower any of my cars.So BJM , take extra care not to ding that gorgeously coloured 911! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 23January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 23January, 2016 So BJM , take extra care not to ding that gorgeously coloured 911! Will do my best Tazzie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted 23January, 2016 Report Share Posted 23January, 2016 Looking good billie. Damn hot driving without AC though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 Great photos, Billy. Keep 'em coming on your future FNQ adventures. Cow + car = Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnage Posted 24January, 2016 Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 Hey Billy, where in FNQ are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJM Posted 24January, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 24January, 2016 Looking good billie. Damn hot driving without AC though. It's pretty crazy. Just glad there's not much traffic to get stuck in. Great photos, Billy. Keep 'em coming on your future FNQ adventures. Cow + car = Take care. Thanks. The old iPhone goes alright. Hey Billy, where in FNQ are you based?I'm in Townsville or as the locals say "Da Ville".You up this way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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