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pavo335 · 12-29-2012, 02:06 PM

Hey OP have you seen wolf creek?

AshOz125i · 01-02-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

Hey OP have you seen wolf creek?

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Originally Posted by pavo335

Hey OP have you seen wolf creek?

lol no mate sorry I am aware of the plot however, thinking happy thoughts lol

I ended up just signing up for NRMA classic care (the middle one, not premium) as I started packing the car yesterday and there is didley squat room for a spare or anything like that. Have also decided to take the coastal route based on the coverage that NRMA level of care can provide.

Also just a heads up to anyone considering the NSW/ACT to QLD move (possibly also other states), if you go with NRMA and then move to QLD you are only provided a 'basic' level of cover. So if you have 'Premium' which gives you all the bells and whistles and you enter QLD you automatically loose the majority of your benefits. So with that in mind I opted for the 'classic care'.

AshOz125i · 01-09-2013, 09:57 PM

hey all, well just an update we arrvied safe and sound in brissy. no flats or any major issues on the road to really mention. Averaged 7.3l/100km with a fully packed car which i was very happy with.

Only minor hiccup was that I did hit a decent pothole on one of smaller country roads and think i may have knocked my wheel alignment out a shade. Extemely minor but will mention it when i get the vehicle serviced (due next month).

Also just for anyone else making this trip make sure you check the way your GPS route is setup as our garmin unit took us off the nice highways and onto some dodgey roads near tweed heads a few times which is where i ran into the pot holes.

Knightelf · 01-09-2013, 10:14 PM

Nice, welcome to "BrisVegas"*

*No actual resemblance to Vegas.

Re GPS: It's really just one long road on the M1 and through various towns - just follow the signs lol

1BimmerNut · 01-09-2013, 10:16 PM

(quote) Also just for anyone else making this trip make sure you check the way your GPS route is setup as our garmin unit took us off the nice highways and onto some dodgey roads near tweed heads a few times which is where i ran into the pot holes.

Your Garmin was set to navigate by "use Hippie back roads to avoid cops" turn that off and you'll be set....

pavo335 · 01-09-2013, 11:00 PM

I was thinking he said he wanted to go the HIGH way?

Hey do you know whats red and smells like blue paint?

1BimmerNut · 01-09-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

I was thinking he said he wanted to go the HIGH way?

Perhaps he was using a VW Kombi avatar on his GPS screen??

Hey do you know whats red and smells like blue paint?

??Don't know - tell me

Zuzu · 01-09-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

??Don't know - tell me

RED PAINT !!!!!!!!

Sorry to SPOIL your thunder Pav..

Knightelf · 01-09-2013, 11:18 PM

He must've detoured via Nimbin

1-18BMR · 01-09-2013, 11:58 PM

Welcome back! Been an interesting read for me as i am about to embark on a trip up to Cairns for 3 months with work! Might just stop off and get some goo and a 12v pump just in case!

Thanks!!

pavo335 · 01-10-2013, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

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Originally Posted by 1BimmerNut

??Don't know - tell me

RED PAINT !!!!!!!!

Sorry to SPOIL your thunder Pav..

Joe, we must know the same kids!

gtappers · 01-10-2013, 04:38 AM

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http://www.amazon.com/Slime-70004-Po...rds=slime+tire

I am considering swapping out the RFT some time in the next 6 months for some PSS. So the consensus is that link would be the most appropriate kit to order for general use? Haven't had to look into this previously, but about to do another order from Amazon and it may make sense to bundle together to minimise shipping. Trying not to go overboard. ;-)

Ian///M · 01-10-2013, 04:45 AM

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I am considering swapping out the RFT some time in the next 6 months for some PSS. So the consensus is that link would be the most appropriate kit to order for general use? Haven't had to look into this previously, but about to do another order from Amazon and it may make sense to bundle together to minimise shipping. Trying not to go overboard. ;-)

I usually bundle with Amazon.... Get some car care products too

TS135i · 01-10-2013, 04:58 AM

Is the general consensus when replacing RFT's to normal tyres is go up one size width and keep the same profile, eg Front 225/40/18 - Rear 255/35/18. then increasing the tyre pressure to help retain suspension dynamics...or is this just too simplistic?

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1BimmerNut Salon Owner & Dull lifeless hair expert Drives: 135i Silver Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	(quote) Also just for anyone else making this trip make sure you check the way your GPS route is setup as our garmin unit took us off the nice highways and onto some dodgey roads near tweed heads a few times which is where i ran into the pot holes. Your Garmin was set to navigate by "use Hippie back roads to avoid cops" turn that off and you'll be set.... Last edited by 1BimmerNut; 01-09-2013 at 11:05 PM.

01-09-2013, 11:58 PM	#32
1-18BMR Private First Class Drives: 2011 SB 118d Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brisbane Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Welcome back! Been an interesting read for me as i am about to embark on a trip up to Cairns for 3 months with work! Might just stop off and get some goo and a 12v pump just in case! Thanks!! __________________ One happy 1er Nothing beats the looks I get when I tell them about what I drive and how old I am!

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TS135i Private First Class Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sydney Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Is the general consensus when replacing RFT's to normal tyres is go up one size width and keep the same profile, eg Front 225/40/18 - Rear 255/35/18. then increasing the tyre pressure to help retain suspension dynamics...or is this just too simplistic? __________________ 135i Coupe PPK N55

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12-29-2012, 02:06 PM	#23
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	Hey OP have you seen wolf creek?

01-09-2013, 09:57 PM	#25
AshOz125i Private Drives: 09 Sedona Red 125i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	hey all, well just an update we arrvied safe and sound in brissy. no flats or any major issues on the road to really mention. Averaged 7.3l/100km with a fully packed car which i was very happy with. Only minor hiccup was that I did hit a decent pothole on one of smaller country roads and think i may have knocked my wheel alignment out a shade. Extemely minor but will mention it when i get the vehicle serviced (due next month). Also just for anyone else making this trip make sure you check the way your GPS route is setup as our garmin unit took us off the nice highways and onto some dodgey roads near tweed heads a few times which is where i ran into the pot holes.

01-09-2013, 10:14 PM	#26
Knightelf Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i SGM DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 436 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Nice, welcome to "BrisVegas"* *No actual resemblance to Vegas. Re GPS: It's really just one long road on the M1 and through various towns - just follow the signs lol

01-09-2013, 11:00 PM	#28
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	I was thinking he said he wanted to go the HIGH way? Hey do you know whats red and smells like blue paint?

01-09-2013, 11:18 PM	#31
Knightelf Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i SGM DCT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 436 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	He must've detoured via Nimbin