Outing first or second week in December for Sydney SVX owners.

[McTaff]

As discussed in my other thread, I'm upset and somewhat constrained by the goverment but canot attend the airshow in Temora. I am however looking at that, or the following Saturday as a definite get-together.

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I'd suggest a meet at say 9am at something like Sutherland. Set off at 9:30am and drive through the Royal National Park to Stanwell, out to the bottom of Bulli Pass. At this point, anyone wishing to return home can do so, or we can continue on to City Beach in Wollongong, park for a spell and chat amicably about how it is all Bush's fault. We'd be well finished everything (assuming a political debate doesn't start) by midday, and the rest of the day is your own. Perhaps people will decide if they'd like to go for a quiet drink or find food - whatever tickles your fancy.

This would definitely be a bring-the-family day if you have one, as I expect the weather would be likely warm enough for a swim. There are plenty of places to go after that if you want to make a day of it, some may even want to for for a jaunt a little bit further down to Albion Park and up to the M5 via Maquarie Pass (a NICE little side trek, and worth it).

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Any other suggestions? Comments? Can those who are interested, please post if you'd like ot attend, and which day(s) you are able to do it? (Either the 2nd of December, or the 9th - both Saturdays)

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Also, for those that come I *hope* to bring along a surprise. I can't promise anything, but I will do my best. It may only be for the meeting place in the morning, but it would be worthwhile to the happy fans amongst us. (I am not sure if I'd be able to keep it around all day.)

[-JJ-]

Id love to meet dates (My Melbourne trip got canceled), preferded date is the latter one, i am now unable to attend the 2nd due to a new job!

[Dessertrunner]

I can make it for the 2nd of Dec if that suits the rest of you. I was going West to the dessert but I will go East instead.
Tony

[McTaff]

Anyone else out there keen to come on either the 2nd of December or the 9th of December?

[JDW-SVX]

Originally Posted by McTaff

Anyone else out there keen to come on either the 2nd of December or the 9th of December?

I can make it for either of those dates!



Jason.

[McTaff]

Shall we make it the 9th, so we have a little more time for people to get organised? That puts J, JJ and Me in the drivers' seats. My Dad will be bringing his one (The black one with number plate "SVX" and the non-standard rims that we haven't managed to get to an outing yet) we think, at least at this point he's free.

I'll make sure there is a firm plan on by next Wednesday, and we'll try to ensure it doesn't take up too much of the day. I STILL have the surprise to show those people who come.

Tony, I know this leaves you out as you may not be here on the 9th, but as a way of making things right - are you still heading up this way this weekend?

[viking64]

hey guys, Dec 9th suits me too - this weekend I have to work so was definitly out. I have to check here more often, almost missed the meet all together.

Hey Tony - whats the feedback on the DMS, do they make much difference?

bruce

[Dessertrunner]

Bruce they change the whole car mine are cranked high to get more ground clearance but they sure improve the handling. We need to do some work on the spring rates, Matt was going to talk to them today haven't heard back yet. I am sure Subaru had intended to make the SVX a real sports car but at the last minute change it to a excetive sports car to go up market. Softer shocks smooth ride at the cost of handling.
Tony

[McTaff]

Looking good!
Updating the intending attendees:

J (White w/ Black)
JJ (Charcoal w/ Black)
Myself (White w/ Black)
Michael, my father (Charcoal w/ Black)
Viking
Desert Runner (Claret?)
Mrs Desert Runner [maybe]

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Tony, I don't have anywhere to offer you to stay. You have accomodation in Sydney? Does the early start suit you?

Is there anyone else who would like to meet later than, say, 0930? (If everyone tries to make it by 0900 we should have plenty of time for stragglers, etc.)

If we want to do the Royal National Park, the northern end is between Loftus and Sutherland, and I figure it would be useful to meet fairly close to there. Potential meet points are:
-Audley (just inside the Park, easy to find)
-Engadine Maccas (Easier to find than the chair you are sitting on, but not very close)
-Sutherland Station area (nice and large, somewhat close, but out of the way)
-Tramway Museum (close, a bit tricky to get to if you approach from the north, but right near the entrance to the Park. Unsure if the carpark will be big enough though)

Personally, Audley sounds good, but Engadine Maccas might be easier.

Also, you need to pay for a vehicle permit, which is $11 per vehicle. I was only aware of a 'parking permit' previously when I had been, and only needed to pay if you were going to stop. This one is new to me. Usually on the way into the Park you have a chappie/chapette in the tollbooth type thingie, you get it from him/her.

I figure a stop before Bulli to take some photos on the clifftops and perhaps have some chow if you pack yourself some sambos/rolls/thermos of coffee.

As stated, some may want to turn for home (if time is a constraint) as we pass through Bulli. I'd like to continue on through to the Lighthouse at Wollongong, after that we can break up. Those wishing to zoom down to Albion Park and up Macquarie Pass after that, I suggest you take advantage of it.

Things to bring:
-Eleven bux for the Park entry.
-Some lunch if you don't want to go hungry until Wollongong..
-Your car.
-Camera if you have one.
-CB Radio.

Things not to bring:
-Pool table.
-Racing instinct (too dangerous, this one).
-Passive Aggressive chipmunks.


Are there any other suggestions on where to go? I'm tendering this one, but if anyone has any other suggestions, feel free.

[pylon500]

Sounds like a plan.
All it needs is PIZZA.
Unfortunately being a Saturday, I will be flying out at The Oaks.
(I guess someone has to do it)
Of course if the drive was on Sunday (10th) that could be a different matter?
I don't think I can find anyone to cover for me on the Saturday.
I'll watch the thread and see what happens.....
Another alternative might be to have a drive that ends up at The Oaks (some good shots of cars on a runway?!)
Anyone for a fly??
Arthur.

[Dessertrunner]

I need to figure out were best to meet you all as it might be easier to catch up part way. I just need to get my head around times etc. Do you mean CB or UHF
Tony