TamiyaClub AUSTRALIA Drive Day?

[WillyChang]

But Al... you already KNOW where all the LHSes are!! Plus more! []

quote:Originally posted by Dingo_aus

BTW how far is Bentleigh from Melbourne's CBD?

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Bentleigh is approx 30-35 mins south of CBD.

If you're holed into a hotel in the CBD, we can pick ya up - no worry.

quote:So do we have a firm date yet?

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yeah, THIS weekend 20-21th and NEXT weekend 27-28th. []

28th Sun the AUSRC.COM boys wanna do a bash too, might be nice to drop in to watch the big Big BIG trucks bash.

[WillyChang]

quote:Originally posted by Dingo_aus

...my last set of original bevel gears (see my prev posts) and I want a perfect set to get copies made from. I've ben intending the next couple of weeks to get some made

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Are these unique for this model?

Thought they were shared, might be wrong.

quote:I could put some old ones back in to run with, although they grind something awful

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Need to shim them (put shims between the diff and bearings) so

that there isn't excessive side play.

You've got full bearings I hope.

[Renco5012]

I'm not exactly armed with cash though []

This place is off Centre Rd. & near Parkmore Rd. (which is where I am). I'll get back to you about the name of the street. There's actually a few parks (Mackinnon I think...) around here and a place where there's some dirt trails near the Southland Mall if you're all familar with that - well Nigel probably isn't. Other than than I'm gonna need a ride again as the only transport I have here is public [8)]

I'm not too sure where you live Will, but I think I remember Alex saying he lives 5 mins from Templestowe (lucky punk). E. Bentleigh from there is about 20 mins away. There's also a BMX track near here too on Centre Rd.

The only prob with the dirt pile next door is that it's a rough piece of work. I took a car out on it yesterday and in a couple of seconds it was on its roof. The place needs a once over with one of those big metal rollers like they use to flatten sports fields, lol. I might take a photo and out it up so y'all can have a look.

[Renco5012]

I think the diff and bevel gears on the FAV are the same as the Frog, etc. I could've bought some over for you Dingo. I've got tons of those annoying things all in good nick. I've got half a dozen rear ends for a Blackfoot in a box somewhere.

BTW, I'm here for three weekends. I go home on the 9th [8D]

[Incredible_Serious]

Here's an idea.... TamiyaClub Oz whistlestop... we should all meet in the city at a pub... have a few ales... after work Friday maybe lol...

[WillyChang]

sure, how about the Euro Bier at cnr Exhib & Lt Collins? []

[Drewboyaus]

Hi guys my name is Andrew (Drew),

So how many are in...Room for 1 more? I've got a young family and I also play cricket most weekends so time is difficult to find, but I'm quite interested in dropping by for a little while if only to meet you guys. Have you settled on a time and venue yet?

Cheers all,

Drew

[WillyChang]

Plenty of room, all is welcome Drew.

If only someone decided where to go & when. []

WEATHER FORECAST.... FINE FINE FINE!!

SAT partly cloudy 8-19

SUN partly cloudy 8-20

Not a raindrop in sight!

http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/ASXX0075_c.html

[Renco5012]

I thought Drew was from Sydney [?]

Is there anything happening this weekend? Dunno if I can make it tomorrow.

[Incredible_Serious]

Okay all, hands up who wants to get together? Someone needs to take the reins, may as well be me, certainly big enough and ugly enough... ;-)

I suggest Sunday. A quiet get-together, probably out at Bentleigh on the vacant lot. And while we're there, we can make plans for the next Sunday, where I have an interesting idea...

Was thinking, next weekend is the 2004 Peter Stevens Motorcycles Masters (formally the Metro Masters), (http://www.imagefile.net/TFTRWebsite/forum...sp?TOPIC_ID=508)... we could go there on the Sunday, watch a little bit of racing, before heading up near my place where there is some new housing and roads being built. I hope to get out there this weekend and take some photos of the area. Suffice to say, it looks like a huge dirt area!!!

Okay boys (and girls), opinions please.

Alex

[Drewboyaus]

Both ideas sound fine to me. Need to know what time and day so I can organize a leave pass from "The Boss!!"

Cheers,

Drew.

[Dingo_aus]

Unfortunately I'll be away from my PC for the next week due to some family reasons. I'll be back patrolling these forums as soon as I get back. So don't think I'm shunning you guys or nothing

[WillyChang]

quote:Originally posted by Incredible_Serious

I suggest Sunday. A quiet get-together, probably out at Bentleigh on the vacant lot. And while we're there, we can make plans for the next Sunday, where I have an interesting idea...

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Somebody gimme a buzz if you're going somewhere, I suppose. [:I]

[Renco5012]

Guys, I'm going to buy a cell phone during this next week - seems to be the easiest and most reliable way to get in touch as I have way less internet access here (thanks to my g/f brother...). I doubt any of you will head out to Bentleigh today (Sunday Nov 21) as it's nearly 1 pm now [V]

[WillyChang]

I actually headed out north to check out what Alex was trying to describe. Found a poshy new housing estate springing up behind LaTrobe Uni... yeah, its got some nice spots for bashing.

Tried to call Al too but his phone rang out. [8)]

[Incredible_Serious]

Willy, what time did you ring? Looked at my phone last night, it was off.... flat battery, got to get me a new phone.... sorry mate.

Got some pics of that bashing spot, as well as some vid. Good place to bash, I can see it from my house, so nice and local ;-)

Give me a few hours to put up some pics...

Alex

[Renco5012]

Interested in seeing the pix you took Al []

La Trobe Uni's miles from here.

[Drewboyaus]

Oh no....I did it again.

Just picked up a Fox runner from ebay. I'm yet to charge it up but looks like it should work. Appears to have an old Technigold motor in it, should go pretty quick. I'm looking forward to testing it before I strip it down for a clean up and resto. Anything happening this coming weekend guys? Got the missus' b/day on Sunday but will try to come out and play for a little while time permitting.

Cheers,

Drew.

[WillyChang]

Is it time to assemble some weekend plans, gentlemen? []

Al:- when you talk about Mont Park, do you mean the

Springthorpe Estate? That was where I was on Sun.

quote:Originally posted by Renco5012

La Trobe Uni's miles from here.

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Exactly 13 MILES from the city to be precise, by the speedo.

(Yes I'm not modern enough to go metric.)

[vintageracer]

ok youve got my attention , im in melbourne too , is it happening this weekend??, maybe run my hornet for the first time ,, [b)]

[Renco5012]

Can anyone give me a lift from Flinders St station on Saturday and next Sat. too? Can't do anything on the 5th though as I'm going to watch my team loose again at the cricket.

[Incredible_Serious]

Are we going for Saturday now??? That's fine by me, not sure about HER... will find out soon I guess. Heard it may rain and then get better Sunday... racing will be on at Te,plestowe still on Saturday though, so we could drop in there...

Mike mate, should be able to pick you up... cost you thousands, but for a mate.,.... ;-)

Anyone who's interested in being there... e-mail me or willy.... I'm at Incredible_Serious AT bigpond DOT com

Love to see you all there!!!

Alex

P.S. Buy my auctions!!!

[WillyChang]

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quote:Originally posted by Renco5012

Can anyone give me a lift from Flinders St station on Saturday and next Sat. too? Can't do anything on the 5th though...

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Sure, if you're gunna be in the CBD on 27th or 28th no worries I can pick ya up, save Al some gas.

If you wanna go LHS shopping, it'll have to be Sat.

Bought that new mobile yet, Mick?

Still got me #?

Won't be able to make it 4th/5th though. []

[Renco5012]

quote:Originally posted by WillyChang

Bought that new mobile yet, Mick?

Still got me #?

Won't be able to make it 4th/5th though. []

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Picking one up a phone tomorrow. Can you email me your number? I've lost the piece of paper I had it on from way back in May [|)] Don't worry about the LHS stuff, I picked up a few batts the other day []

Bummer you can't make it the next weekend.

[Renco5012]

So who's coming on Sat. then [?]