BMW Club Qld Border Ranges Run

samchuang33 · 11-06-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I only saw the van at the end of the day... I hope I didn't get any tickets!!

Fingers crossed!

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Pfft only 520nm. That's huge!!

Sorry mate. The 520nm doesn't do shit when it is starting from stand still. Lucky most of the trip was in gear acceleration or I would never keep up with the you guys not to mention going a bit slide ways on some corners while u guys corner easily through...

Dr Stig 2 · 11-06-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude Starr

On behalf of the club I must apologise...I can assure you the rest of us are not like that. I wasn't aware of the incident until we were driving home; as a club and committee member I find it extremely disappointing that it occurred and I will be bringing it up at committee level...that is not the sort of behaviour we encourage or promote in this club.

Was the Porsche driver a member?

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Originally Posted by samchuang33

Nice shot.

Love to see some videos.

Problem is size.
I have literally 6Gb of video footage from the Contour GPS. Damn battery ran out just past the Kyogle turn, or I would have had some nice 200kph runs on the straights. Only hit 160 on the footage I managed to capture.

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Great day. Great people. I'll be back

See you at the Christmas party and the December breaky run then?
Both come highly recommended.

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Thanks mate. I will most likely take you up on that offer at some point. After seeing the 30d in action I think I'm sold

I might have to talk to Martin R about getting a commission.
Everyone who has had a drive so far has been blown away.
The 4 month waiting list is the biggest mood killer.
(Oh, and if I was into moddng the car, I would improve the brakes - I prefer a harder bite)

Harlequin · 11-07-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Was the Porsche driver a member?

He was wearing a Club Shirt....

BBK · 11-07-2011, 01:04 AM

Jude:

I didn't think the Porsche guy gave the BMW Club a bad rep at all, as everyone seemed to be great and well behaved. I couldn't believe he was giving Vinney an ear full at the pub! Trying to say he put his blinkers on first to overtake... Physically for Vinney to ALREADY be by his side when he was about overtaking means Vinney had the right of way!

I have always thought of joining up to the club but wasn't sure if everyone would be so welcoming, unlike the people on the cruise which were great.

Harlequin · 11-07-2011, 01:10 AM

Yeah. I think we all viewed his behaviour as that of an individual rather than reflecting on the club.

Dr Stig 2 · 11-07-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

He was wearing a Club Shirt....

Yeah, but there was a guy with an "I am the Stig" T-shirt, and I'm pretty sure he wasn't the real deal...

BBK · 11-07-2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Yeah, but there was a guy with an "I am the Stig" T-shirt, and I'm pretty sure he wasn't the real deal...

Jude Starr · 11-07-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Was the Porsche driver a member?

Yeah, he is. He also has an E24 6 series, though he never seems to drive it anywhere.

ansch · 11-07-2011, 03:45 AM

every club has at least one I guess.

Would definitely like to join in next time

Ian S · 11-07-2011, 03:53 AM

Vin,
Can you please PM me with your full account of what happened?

Ian S
President
BMW Club Qld

BMW86 · 11-07-2011, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by samchuang33

Fingers crossed!

Sorry mate. The 520nm doesn't do shit when it is starting from stand still. Lucky most of the trip was in gear acceleration or I would never keep up with the you guys not to mention going a bit slide ways on some corners while u guys corner easily through...

I saw your back end come loose a few times in a scary way! However, I think you handled the car exceptionally well mate, I can honestly say I wouldn't have been able to drive the car that hard in stock form. I know the 1 series feels a bit more unstable than the 3 though. My car has tyres, LSD, coilovers, it still felt like it had plenty more to give but need to save that for a track day

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Originally Posted by BBK

Jude:

I didn't think the Porsche guy gave the BMW Club a bad rep at all, as everyone seemed to be great and well behaved. I couldn't believe he was giving Vinney an ear full at the pub! Trying to say he put his blinkers on first to overtake... Physically for Vinney to ALREADY be by his side when he was about overtaking means Vinney had the right of way!

I have always thought of joining up to the club but wasn't sure if everyone would be so welcoming, unlike the people on the cruise which were great.

His driving etiquette was very poor, cutting people off and trying to speed up could have been catostraphic. Fortunately I had enough power in that situation. I can't think of any reason why anyone would speed up when they're being overtaken on those kinds of roads especially when they're by your side

Again, I felt as though he was in the wrong and this is my opinion. If he had a problem with it he could have pulled me to the side and spoke to me about it and it would have been water under the bridge. This guy was shouting my name out across the pub 4 or 5 times and everyone was looking. I asked him if he drove the Porsche 2 or 3 times and he wouldn't respond

I thought he could easily have handled it with a bit more class.

theplanner · 11-07-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

See you at the Christmas party and the December breaky run then?
Both come highly recommended.

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Are these events opened only to club members? Would be keen to join u guys in the december breaky run if it is before i go overseas

plucka · 11-07-2011, 06:12 AM

Thank you everyone for another successful run. Special thanks to our team leader Craig for his professionalism in providing extra safety measure for the team. Great job for a first timer.

Jude Starr · 11-07-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by theplanner

Are these events opened only to club members? Would be keen to join u guys in the december breaky run if it is before i go overseas

I think the Xmas party is just for members, but you are most welcome on the breakky run.

theplanner · 11-07-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude Starr

I think the Xmas party is just for members, but you are most welcome on the breakky run.

Can you please provide details of the brekky run?

Harlequin · 11-07-2011, 07:23 AM

I'm planning on going to both if time permits...

Ian S · 11-07-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

I'm planning on going to both if time permits...

If you are planning on coming to the Xmas get-together, make sure you RSVP to Jude, as we have to arrange the catering...
and I need to know how many German sausages I have to get to cook on the Jagermeister Car-B-Q

Harlequin · 11-07-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian S

If you are planning on coming to the Xmas get-together, make sure you RSVP to Jude, as we have to arrange the catering...
and I need to know how many German sausages I have to get to cook on the Jagermeister Car-B-Q

Yup... I have 3 different things on that day and I'm still figuring out what I'm going to go to and doing the mental prioritisation...

On a less happy note: Was removing bugs from the front of my car this evening and found that I have about 4 chips out of my windscreen and this on my bonnet:

Ian S · 11-07-2011, 08:32 AM

I tend to not look at my car after a run.....

ansch · 11-07-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Yup... I have 3 different things on that day and I'm still figuring out what I'm going to go to and doing the mental prioritisation...

On a less happy note: Was removing bugs from the front of my car this evening and found that I have about 4 chips out of my windscreen and this on my bonnet:

I was thinking that's a massive crack in your ceiling!

BMW86 · 11-07-2011, 05:54 PM

Ouch Angus!! I haven't had a chance to inspect my car just yet. I think I have a few chips as well too

samchuang33 · 11-07-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Yup... I have 3 different things on that day and I'm still figuring out what I'm going to go to and doing the mental prioritisation...

On a less happy note: Was removing bugs from the front of my car this evening and found that I have about 4 chips out of my windscreen and this on my bonnet:

Dame...

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Originally Posted by Ian S

I tend to not look at my car after a run.....

good advise

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Ouch Angus!! I haven't had a chance to inspect my car just yet. I think I have a few chips as well too

I think everyone has got some here and there. That last bit before Uki was worst than last year.

Lets hope they fix it for next year.

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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Ouch Angus!! I haven't had a chance to inspect my car just yet. I think I have a few chips as well too
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