I'll be there on Sunday.
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| Author: | phillb [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 5:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
About to head off on a long drive in the Cooper S to Melbourne for the BMC Grand Day out. Taking the coast route via Eden NSW. It's a nice drive, I've done it before a few years back. Fingers crossed that the car behaves. I'll try and post some updates along the way. I also have a box full of 2017 Minis in the Gong Calendars too that will be for sale at the show on Sunday. I will be there with John Sneddon who will be launching and selling his new Mini and Moke reference book. Be sure to come and say hi. Phill Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Hope you have a trouble free and safe trip, Phill. |
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| Author: | Kyoda [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Safe travels Phil. It was a great trip a few years ago. Wonderful roads on the far south coast. Have fun. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
phillb wrote: Be sure to come and say hi. we're in Melbourne for the weekend and will stop by the GDP on our way home - I'll see if I can find you |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
I'll be there on Sunday.
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Have a good trip Phill! |
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| Author: | phillb [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Made it to Eden. Apart from staying in a very dodgy Motel, all good!    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Sounds like you'll be going through Gippsland on Saturday Phill. Unfortunately I'll be in Melbourne and can't help you out in a breakdown, but keep in mind if you do break down, the guys at ozminisport in Bairnsdale can help you out with parts and repairs at all hours. There are also mini guys at Maffra and Rosedale who have hoists and oddles of parts in their sheds. Post on here if you need any assstance, I'll check in occasionally on the Ipad during the day. Good luck, welcome to God's country. |
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| Author: | BBY755 [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
At least you could park the mini close by! |
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Extremely busy popular Motel, 2 cars and one is the Manager's. Lol. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Minicooper4me wrote: Sounds like you'll be going through Gippsland on Saturday Phill. Unfortunately I'll be in Melbourne and can't help you out in a breakdown, but keep in mind if you do break down, the guys at ozminisport in Bairnsdale can help you out with parts and repairs at all hours. There are also mini guys at Maffra and Rosedale who have hoists and oddles of parts in their sheds. Post on here if you need any assstance, I'll check in occasionally on the Ipad during the day. Good luck, welcome to God's country. Thanks for the info. I don't expect any problems. The cars running really well and it's normally pretty well behaved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Safe Travels Phill! Take some pics and post in here for us folks who can't make it |
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| Author: | phillb [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Eden to Lakes entrance is a great drive twisting through tall forests. The last half along the Gippsland plains with long straight stretches is pretty boring. Only issue I had was a rear tyre developed a lump. I've had this happen before. They are old and a bit past their use by date.      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
phillb wrote: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hmmmmmmm nice twisty bits coming up  
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| Author: | Minicooper4me [ Sat Dec 03, 2016 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Trek to Grand Day Out - Wollongong to Melbourne |
Early morning start Sunday to get to Melbourne. A good 3-4 hours from Lakes. |
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