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2 minutes ago, yogi-bear said:

I think 10 works best for me, now do decide what to run!

I think I'll bring a bunch of things so I have some in reserve in case of breakages!

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The 21st is great,  I'm happy with whatever time suits you guys.

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I'm fine with Thornlands, but happy to go closer to the South side if possible

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8 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

I'm fine with Thornlands, but happy to go closer to the South side if possible

Any decent spots on the southside?

I'm only really familiar with Thorneside and the little track near me at Redland Bay.

There are a few bike tracks around the place but aren't very vintage friendly.

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13 hours ago, Retro rules! said:

Any decent spots on the southside?

I'm only really familiar with Thorneside and the little track near me at Redland Bay.

There are a few bike tracks around the place but aren't very vintage friendly.

to be honest I have no idea, if I get a chance I can drive around, both kids are going for their licence so there is that excuse to get out, otherwise Thornside it is.

 

although there is the track at Boondall, but that is a long drive for me. I believe a group of guys meet up there every second Saturday still.

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1 hour ago, yogi-bear said:

to be honest I have no idea, if I get a chance I can drive around, both kids are going for their licence so there is that excuse to get out, otherwise Thornside it is.

 

although there is the track at Boondall, but that is a long drive for me. I believe a group of guys meet up there every second Saturday still.

Yeah, I'd like to visit Boondall at some point in the future, it's a hike for me too.

There is the track at Carole Park were they race - apparently they were going to be building a vintage track next to it. Never been there so don't know if it's been built or not.

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1 hour ago, Retro rules! said:

Yeah, I'd like to visit Boondall at some point in the future, it's a hike for me too.

There is the track at Carole Park were they race - apparently they were going to be building a vintage track next to it. Never been there so don't know if it's been built or not.

I just checked them out, seems they started a vintage class in 2023, but doesn't say anything I can see about a vintage track,. Their FAQ says they are open to the public, so could be worth checking out at some stage.

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9 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

I just checked them out, seems they started a vintage class in 2023, but doesn't say anything I can see about a vintage track,. Their FAQ says they are open to the public, so could be worth checking out at some stage.

I saw something that mentioned they were going to be building a dedicated track and there was an aerial shot of the current track and a section next to it that said 'under construction'.

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Hey Legends!

It has been way too long! Good to see you’re all doing well and have dusted your cars off.

I’m up at Caloundra still and have my cars sitting on the shelf. Not sure how my batteries are going to hold up.

I won’t be able to make the 21st but would be keen for a Boondall run one day before it gets too hot. Also happy host a beach run if anyone is keen for a drive north.

Reach out if you’re ever up this way.

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2 hours ago, ap6318 said:

Hey Legends!

It has been way too long! Good to see you’re all doing well and have dusted your cars off.

I’m up at Caloundra still and have my cars sitting on the shelf. Not sure how my batteries are going to hold up.

I won’t be able to make the 21st but would be keen for a Boondall run one day before it gets too hot. Also happy host a beach run if anyone is keen for a drive north.

Reach out if you’re ever up this way.

howdy Mark! I've been meaning to get in contact, so glad you saw this post. I'd be happy to do a drive up North at some point, would probably have to be a public holiday though as I'm likely not to have many weekends free in the coming months.

 

 

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2 hours ago, ap6318 said:

Hey Legends!

It has been way too long! Good to see you’re all doing well and have dusted your cars off.

I’m up at Caloundra still and have my cars sitting on the shelf. Not sure how my batteries are going to hold up.

I won’t be able to make the 21st but would be keen for a Boondall run one day before it gets too hot. Also happy host a beach run if anyone is keen for a drive north.

Reach out if you’re ever up this way.

Well hello stranger!

Been a long time. Glad to hear you kept some cars as well.

A run at Boondall sounds good. Not really sure what condition the track is in these days as I don't see alot of activtiy on the FB page.

I chat to Ian occassionally via Messenger so I'll have to ask him if he still goes.

A beach run would be fun too.

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On 6/30/2024 at 3:36 PM, yogi-bear said:

howdy Mark! I've been meaning to get in contact, so glad you saw this post. I'd be happy to do a drive up North at some point, would probably have to be a public holiday though as I'm likely not to have many weekends free in the coming months.

 

 

Hey Johann. 

No problem mate. Ive still got my old email vintagercspeedsupplies@gmail.com for anyone that wants to stay in touch. I've changed jobs since COVID so have a new phone number. 

On 6/30/2024 at 4:13 PM, Retro rules! said:

Well hello stranger!

Been a long time. Glad to hear you kept some cars as well.

A run at Boondall sounds good. Not really sure what condition the track is in these days as I don't see alot of activtiy on the FB page.

I chat to Ian occassionally via Messenger so I'll have to ask him if he still goes.

A beach run would be fun too.

Hey Paul

Cheers mate. I'm not on FB so have lost touch with all the vintage crew. Good to hear Ian is still around as well.

I'm trying to move some plans around to maybe make the trip down on the 21st so please keep updating time and place.

Will be great to all catch up again.

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53 minutes ago, ap6318 said:

Hey Johann. 

No problem mate. Ive still got my old email vintagercspeedsupplies@gmail.com for anyone that wants to stay in touch. I've changed jobs since COVID so have a new phone number. 

Hey Paul

Cheers mate. I'm not on FB so have lost touch with all the vintage crew. Good to hear Ian is still around as well.

I'm trying to move some plans around to maybe make the trip down on the 21st so please keep updating time and place.

Will be great to all catch up again.

That would be awesome if you can make it on the 21st. 

I think at this stage we are for around 10ish at Thornside. 

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I'm still keen, I've dusted off one car, a Rising Storm and  so far and have 1 working battery. I should also have a Kyosho Scorpion to run, and maybe one or two other cars if I get time to set them up.

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7 hours ago, yogi-bear said:

I'm still keen, I've dusted off one car, a Rising Storm and  so far and have 1 working battery. I should also have a Kyosho Scorpion to run, and maybe one or two other cars if I get time to set them up.

Ooh, a Scorpion will be nice to watch in action. I have a (not so) new built Javelin that I'm too chicken to run. 

I may have found another potential place to run in the future. This is the backend of Underwood Park where the MTB skills track is.

I remember seeing it a a couple of years ago when I was there on a ride and thinking that it would be a good spot to run cars.

Ducked over there this morning with the DB to check it out and have a quick blast. Very vintage friendly. 

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6 hours ago, Retro rules! said:

Ooh, a Scorpion will be nice to watch in action. I have a (not so) new built Javelin that I'm too chicken to run. 

was lucky I got a second hand one and then a re-release kit, so happy the run it.

 

6 hours ago, Retro rules! said:

I may have found another potential place to run in the future. This is the backend of Underwood Park where the MTB skills track is.

I remember seeing it a a couple of years ago when I was there on a ride and thinking that it would be a good spot to run cars.

Ducked over there this morning with the DB to check it out and have a quick blast. Very vintage friendly. 

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that looks promising, I say pencil it in for a future run after Thornside. To be honest I'd be to happy try and run semi-regularly, maybe once month or so, work permitting.

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8 minutes ago, yogi-bear said:

that looks promising, I say pencil it in for a future run after Thornside. To be honest I'd be to happy try and run semi-regularly, maybe once month or so, work permitting.

There's a decent sized grass area to the left of the jumps and dirt area so plenty of room even if its full of mountain bikers. To be honest, most riders go off into the trails. There's a mob that do the occasional skills training meets there but other than that, it's pretty deserted.

Yep, definitely keen to meet up more than once every 5 years! Happy to work in with everyone's availability. Now that the kids are getting older, life is getting a little easier in terms of freedom for old hobbies.  

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I think I know the spot you are talking about.  I personally think that's a better location than Thorneside.

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1 hour ago, Max Power said:

I think I know the spot you are talking about.  I personally think that's a better location than Thorneside.

I'm happy to switch to that one for the run on the 21st then

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2 minutes ago, yogi-bear said:

I'm happy to switch to that one for the run on the 21st then

If Mark can make it on the 21st would Thorneside be closer than Underwood park?

I can't see any future events booked by the mountain bike people who do courses on the skills track:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/rats-cycling-club-15613052647

Last one was in May this year.

 

 

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Hey guys.
Either venue is similar distance for me and I’m still 50/50 on if I can move plans around. Do what works best for you all and I’ll make it if I can. 

 

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On 7/9/2024 at 7:48 AM, ap6318 said:

 

Hey guys.
Either venue is similar distance for me and I’m still 50/50 on if I can move plans around. Do what works best for you all and I’ll make it if I can. 

Hopefully we'll see you there.

 

so, what's the verdict then on the location? Keep it at Thornside or go to the Underwood one?

I've managed to prep 4 new cars. I seem to have stored my batteries properly this time, but my original Flysky RC controller was becoming a bit flaky, now sorted with a new FS-GT3C version.

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1 hour ago, yogi-bear said:

 

 

Hopefully we'll see you there.

 

so, what's the verdict then on the location? Keep it at Thornside or go to the Underwood one?

I've managed to prep 4 new cars. I seem to have stored my batteries properly this time, but my original Flysky RC controller was becoming a bit flaky, now sorted with a new FS-GT3C version.

 

Nice selection of runners Johann! Just love the look of the Scorpion. I'll have to finally bite the bullet and run this at some stage soon:

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I'll bring the Losi DB, a few Tamiya goodies including this Baja King which I got a while ago:

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I've chucked some better electronics in it and it's ready to go.

I'm not fussed on where we go. The carpark at the top end of Underwood park isn't very big so just beware in case there are a bunch of people mountain biking it could be a bit tight for parking. 

From my experience, that area doesn't get a heap of use unless there is a training event on which there isn't anything listed.

I'll bring my camera along as well.

 

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5 minutes ago, Retro rules! said:

Nice selection of runners Johann! Just love the look of the Scorpion. I'll have to finally bite the bullet and run this at some stage soon:

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I'll bring the Losi DB, a few Tamiya goodies including this Baja King which I got a while ago:

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I've chucked some better electronics in it and it's ready to go.

I'm not fussed on where we go. The carpark at the top end of Underwood park isn't very big so just beware in case there are a bunch of people mountain biking it could be a bit tight for parking. 

From my experience, that area doesn't get a heap of use unless there is a training event on which there isn't anything listed.

I'll bring my camera along as well.

 

The Javelin is a nice runner, and keen to see how the Baja King goes, I have one in parts waiting for a rebuild one day.

As for location, I am liking Underwood, only because it's a lot closer, but otherwise I'm happy to go where ever. I was hoping to do some driving with my daughter and have a look at a few places, but too much work on. I suspect I'll be working next weekend too, but I'll make time and still come.

I'll bring my go-pro, not too sure how that will go as its been years since I last used it.

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