Gold Coast (QLD) Cruise

Dec540 · 02-16-2011, 05:11 AM

Hi guys. Due to road conditions and certain forum members (namely Tim - Brism3) b!tching about some child's birthday party clashing with our cruise we have decided to move the cruise to Saturday the 26th of Feb and change the route to a Gold Coast Hinterland route.

I have created a new thread as the old cruise had changed dates so many times and now with a change of route i figured there would be some confusion.

Date: Saturday the 26th of February

Time: 10:30am meet for a 11am leave

What to bring:
All the obvious stuff including:
Your car
A map or GPS in case you get lost
A CB radio if you have one
Any friends with European cars
A good attitude
A full tank of petrol or 3 in Tim's case.

Where do we meet?

Where do we go?

Click the below image for detailed Google Maps

Unfortunately i am not going to have the time to test the route, however Jerome (The_J_factor) has confirmed the roads are in good condition and knows the route. For this reason the leading will be shared on the day by Jerome and myself.

I was going to supply a BBQ lunch on the day but now that the drive is in GC it means the meat would need to travel for 3 hours and i'm unsure of a suitable location to stop. For this reason we will be stopping at Murwillumbah shopping centre where there is a KFC among other cafes.

Below is the attendance list from the previous cruise which was taking place on the 27th. I will send out a PM to everyone but please let me know if you can make it. To keep numbers accurate I am going to put "confirmed" next to those people i am certain are coming. If there isn't a "confirmed" next to your name and you plan on attending, please let me know

Attendance List so far:

1. Declan325 (Declan) - E46 325ci - Confirmed
2. Bioba (Babak) - E46 M3 - Confirmed
3. BrisM3 (Tim) - E60 M5 - Confirmed
4. My_335 (Gary) - E92 335 Confirmed
5. Mitch_ (Mitch) - E46 328ci - Confirmed
6. 11EAS (Elliot) - E46 M3 - Passenger: B..layke - Blayke - Confirmed
7. Richie 355 (Richard) - F355 Confirmed
8. Adrian - E82 135i Confirmed
9. Johnmate (John) - Passenger / Alfa 156 - Confirmed
10. WMJ73 - Warren - E8X 125i - Confirmed
11. Jordan - 125i Confirmed
12. The J Factor (Jerome) - Z4M - Confirmed
13. J325i - E9X 325i (John) -Confirmed
14. BMW86 - E82 135i - Confirmed
15. Steve - E30 325 - Confirmed
16. Samchuang33 (Sam) E90 330d - Confirmed
17. QSH17Z (Brad) - E82 125i - Confirmed
18. SCE46 - Supercharged E46 323i - Confirmed
19. RHYSU (Rhys) - E46 325i - Confirmed

BMW86 · 02-22-2011, 12:48 AM

I'm in!

QSH17Z · 02-23-2011, 01:00 AM

My hand is raised!

Dec540 · 02-23-2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by QSH17Z

My hand is raised!

What's your first name mate? I'll ad you to the list

BMW86 · 02-23-2011, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QSH17Z

My hand is raised!

1ers need to represent!

QSH17Z · 02-23-2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dec540

What's your first name mate? I'll ad you to the list

Brad

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Originally Posted by BMW86

1ers need to represent!

Most definitely agree haha!

Dec540 · 02-23-2011, 02:14 AM

Thanks Brad. You make the 15th confirmed car.. Can't wait!

QSH17Z · 02-23-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dec540

Thanks Brad. You make the 15th confirmed car.. Can't wait!

Cool! Please update me as driving a 125i though

I know my driving isn't as great as Warren's (WMJ73) to also be suspected of driving a 135i masking as a 125i

chappy · 02-23-2011, 04:29 AM

Yes count me in so far,just got my M3 front bar but have no time to install it.

Dec540 · 02-23-2011, 04:29 AM

Sorry mate! My bad... I was in a habit of writing 135 hehe

Dec540 · 02-23-2011, 04:30 AM

Is it painted Gary? The install is a piece of piss if its already painted.

chappy · 02-23-2011, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dec540

Is it painted Gary? The install is a piece of piss if its already painted.

Sorry i meant sway bar not bumper bar.

702 · 02-24-2011, 05:53 PM

could I come along with a 130i?

The__J__Factor · 02-25-2011, 12:23 AM

^ for sure, everyone can come

Dec540 · 02-25-2011, 03:05 AM

Brisbane boys are meeting at Yatala BP @9:15 for a 9:30 leave

702 · 02-25-2011, 03:07 AM

cheers

MikeVictor · 02-25-2011, 03:15 AM

Have fun on the run, make sure to get some pictures up

Dec540 · 02-25-2011, 04:54 AM

Its really important to note that I have never travelled any of these roads and don't have a copilot so I'm relying on my GPS which i have programmed the route into. Sometimes it works flawlessly and other times it doesn't... For this reason I ask that you are all patient with me tomorrow, should I need to pull over and get my bearings.

I have created a page of directions, which are simplified down from what google maps gives you but the measurements will not be completely accurate. I also have no idea where the car park is to stop for lunch. I recommend that everyone has a good look at the route (by clicking on the map on page 1) to familiarise yourself. Please DO NOT just rely on following the car in front.

This cruise isn't as organised as I would like it to be, in an ideal world I would have travelled the route at least 2-3 times so i know it well. Unfortunately, this wasn't possible on this occasion. Having said that I'm confident that we will have an exciting drive with little to no navigation dramas.

Stay safe on the roads tomorrow boys

EDIT: The Brisbane meet time has been revised. Brisbane boys can meet at Yatala BP @ 9:45 for a 10am departure

BMW86 · 02-25-2011, 08:07 AM

I'll come to Yatalya at 9:45am, dont leave without me! Lol

Dec540 · 02-26-2011, 02:39 AM

Here are some pics from today's cruise. I got a bit lazy with editing plates for some guys. If you want the originals to PS yourself, i'm more than happy to send you the 15mb RAW image

Tim, you must have known that i hate blurring out plates. Thanks mate!

Pretty much the only half decent photo from my "lets take photos at 110k's an hour so we miss our exit shenanigans"

Beatuiful water at Tweed.. Next time we need to go for a swim!

She has to be an Aunty or a babysitter...

The bus that I thought was going to lift it's front wheel..

QSH17Z · 02-26-2011, 08:29 AM

Nice photos Declan

Thanks for organising it as it was a great day out! I took a couple of (amateurish) photos of most of the group parked up at Murwillimbah...Aunty / Babysitter and co were probably heading back to their AW X1 parked right there haha!

aws · 02-26-2011, 07:23 PM

Thanks ALL for a great day. Such a buzz. Cannot wait for the next trip.

02-16-2011, 05:11 AM	#1
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Gold Coast (QLD) Cruise - Saturday 26th of Feb Hi guys. Due to road conditions and certain forum members (namely Tim - Brism3) b!tching about some child's birthday party clashing with our cruise we have decided to move the cruise to Saturday the 26th of Feb and change the route to a Gold Coast Hinterland route. I have created a new thread as the old cruise had changed dates so many times and now with a change of route i figured there would be some confusion. Date: Saturday the 26th of February Time: 10:30am meet for a 11am leave What to bring: All the obvious stuff including: Your car A map or GPS in case you get lost A CB radio if you have one Any friends with European cars A good attitude A full tank of petrol or 3 in Tim's case. Where do we meet? Where do we go? Click the below image for detailed Google Maps Unfortunately i am not going to have the time to test the route, however Jerome (The_J_factor) has confirmed the roads are in good condition and knows the route. For this reason the leading will be shared on the day by Jerome and myself. I was going to supply a BBQ lunch on the day but now that the drive is in GC it means the meat would need to travel for 3 hours and i'm unsure of a suitable location to stop. For this reason we will be stopping at Murwillumbah shopping centre where there is a KFC among other cafes. Below is the attendance list from the previous cruise which was taking place on the 27th. I will send out a PM to everyone but please let me know if you can make it. To keep numbers accurate I am going to put "confirmed" next to those people i am certain are coming. If there isn't a "confirmed" next to your name and you plan on attending, please let me know Attendance List so far: 1. Declan325 (Declan) - E46 325ci - Confirmed 2. Bioba (Babak) - E46 M3 - Confirmed 3. BrisM3 (Tim) - E60 M5 - Confirmed 4. My_335 (Gary) - E92 335 Confirmed 5. Mitch_ (Mitch) - E46 328ci - Confirmed 6. 11EAS (Elliot) - E46 M3 - Passenger: B..layke - Blayke - Confirmed 7. Richie 355 (Richard) - F355 Confirmed 8. Adrian - E82 135i Confirmed 9. Johnmate (John) - Passenger / Alfa 156 - Confirmed 10. WMJ73 - Warren - E8X 125i - Confirmed 11. Jordan - 125i Confirmed 12. The J Factor (Jerome) - Z4M - Confirmed 13. J325i - E9X 325i (John) -Confirmed 14. BMW86 - E82 135i - Confirmed 15. Steve - E30 325 - Confirmed 16. Samchuang33 (Sam) E90 330d - Confirmed 17. QSH17Z (Brad) - E82 125i - Confirmed 18. SCE46 - Supercharged E46 323i - Confirmed 19. RHYSU (Rhys) - E46 325i - Confirmed Last edited by Dec540; 02-25-2011 at 03:03 AM..
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02-22-2011, 12:48 AM	#2
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'm in!
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02-23-2011, 01:00 AM	#3
QSH17Z Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F06 640d Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	My hand is raised! __________________ Imola Red II / M Sport / Alcantara / Gloss Black Grilles
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02-23-2011, 02:14 AM	#7
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Brad. You make the 15th confirmed car.. Can't wait!
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02-23-2011, 04:29 AM	#9
chappy Captain 102 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 335 M-SPORT COUPE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brisbane Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes count me in so far,just got my M3 front bar but have no time to install it. __________________ THE BEAST MHD Flash Tune /M3 suspension/Forge Intercooler/Alpina B3 AT Flash/Bilstein B4 Suspension/BMW OEM M3 Steering Wheel and DCT Paddles/LUX V4 Angel Eyes/CIC Retrofitted
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02-23-2011, 04:30 AM	#11
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Is it painted Gary? The install is a piece of piss if its already painted.
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02-24-2011, 05:53 PM	#13
702 Private 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: BNE iTrader: (0)	could I come along with a 130i?
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02-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#14
The__J__Factor Major 88 Rep 1,090 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gold Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	^ for sure, everyone can come __________________ 135i N54 manual MR-S with a 2zz swap and mods Sold EVO X MR - Phantom Black - Ti Exhaust - Ti UICP - AQM Intake - Sold Z4 M Coupe - H&R - RE Diablo - RPi - Tekarbon - Sold
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02-25-2011, 03:05 AM	#15
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Brisbane boys are meeting at Yatala BP @9:15 for a 9:30 leave
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02-25-2011, 03:07 AM	#16
702 Private 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: BNE iTrader: (0)	cheers
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02-25-2011, 03:15 AM	#17
MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	Have fun on the run, make sure to get some pictures up
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02-25-2011, 04:54 AM	#18
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Its really important to note that I have never travelled any of these roads and don't have a copilot so I'm relying on my GPS which i have programmed the route into. Sometimes it works flawlessly and other times it doesn't... For this reason I ask that you are all patient with me tomorrow, should I need to pull over and get my bearings. I have created a page of directions, which are simplified down from what google maps gives you but the measurements will not be completely accurate. I also have no idea where the car park is to stop for lunch. I recommend that everyone has a good look at the route (by clicking on the map on page 1) to familiarise yourself. Please DO NOT just rely on following the car in front. This cruise isn't as organised as I would like it to be, in an ideal world I would have travelled the route at least 2-3 times so i know it well. Unfortunately, this wasn't possible on this occasion. Having said that I'm confident that we will have an exciting drive with little to no navigation dramas. Stay safe on the roads tomorrow boys EDIT: The Brisbane meet time has been revised. Brisbane boys can meet at Yatala BP @ 9:45 for a 10am departure
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02-25-2011, 08:07 AM	#19
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I'll come to Yatalya at 9:45am, dont leave without me! Lol
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02-26-2011, 02:39 AM	#20
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Here are some pics from today's cruise. I got a bit lazy with editing plates for some guys. If you want the originals to PS yourself, i'm more than happy to send you the 15mb RAW image Tim, you must have known that i hate blurring out plates. Thanks mate! Pretty much the only half decent photo from my "lets take photos at 110k's an hour so we miss our exit shenanigans" Beatuiful water at Tweed.. Next time we need to go for a swim! She has to be an Aunty or a babysitter... The bus that I thought was going to lift it's front wheel..
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02-26-2011, 08:29 AM	#21
QSH17Z Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F06 640d Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Nice photos Declan Thanks for organising it as it was a great day out! I took a couple of (amateurish) photos of most of the group parked up at Murwillimbah...Aunty / Babysitter and co were probably heading back to their AW X1 parked right there haha! Attached Images __________________ Imola Red II / M Sport / Alcantara / Gloss Black Grilles
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02-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#22
aws Enlisted Member 5 Rep 34 Posts Drives: BMW 125i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [1.00]	Thanks ALL for a great day. Such a buzz. Cannot wait for the next trip.
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