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30-09-2015, 01:07 PM | #1 | ||
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Going to Bathurst for the first time this weekend for the Supercar race. Going a country route that involves some insane looking roads off the beaten track - route chose by my mate, goes through a mini range, some low lying valleys, lots of corners, not much in the way of towns or people -very remote roads with some scary looking drop off ravines .......
We are going to do most of the drive day before race and stop off at a country pub overnight- 4 guys altogether, 1 does not drink, by my calculations 3 rounds of a nice ale x 2 or 3 each -should be a good night to calm the nerves after the drive. Then raceday....... But the real adrenalin rush will be the drive before raceday- so in preparation, here is what I am doing to my FGX XR8 in preparation for the drive: 1. Installation of Streetfighter stage 2 intercooler. 2. Engine oil change. 3. Gearbox oil change. 4. Diff oil change. 5. Complete brake fluid replacement with racing brake fluid. Anybody else got a special road trip and preparations planned for the last Supercar V8 Bathurst raceday?
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30-09-2015, 01:41 PM | #2 | ||
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Sounds like your living the dream buddy.
Mine 1. Friends coming to my place 2. Freezer full of dude food 3. Extra bottle of gas for BBQ 4. Fridge full of beers & extras 5 Everybody having Monday off (most of us are bus drivers) Wish Bathurst was still on the long weekend. Really miss that |
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30-09-2015, 01:42 PM | #3 | ||
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Registering for interest. im going to the 12 hour in Feb so this will come in handy
also please supply route map on google maps :P |
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30-09-2015, 02:10 PM | #4 | |||
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It is the sort of road that I may go back to with an SLR camera attached to the roof in movie HD mode with external microphones x2, 1 in engine bay and 1 mounted at rear of the car....this trip will be a good recce for that-when I will go back solo and light.....
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30-09-2015, 02:27 PM | #5 | ||
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Not sure what road you are taking, but I've driven Bells Line of Road a few times and it's lots of fun....although would probably be heavily policed around Bathurst time.
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30-09-2015, 02:34 PM | #6 | ||
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Sounds like bylong valley- sofala way. Fun drive that one
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30-09-2015, 08:37 PM | #7 | ||
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I've just returned from a few days skying in Falls Creek Vic a little under 4000kms. 2 days travel each way from Gold Coast Qld along the Newell Hwy both ways. Minimal road works all good. 2003 Escape only issue was the bonnet release allowed the bonnet to pop at high speed when several trucks passed. Second/safety ensured in went no further (yes was properly shut prior).
I would recommend you also check coolant levels & all 5 tyre pressures. enjoy it. |
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30-09-2015, 09:10 PM | #8 | ||
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Sounds like you have it down pat OP. Enjoy!!!
I do suggest the route is kept quiet, surley coppers/contractors are hunting for spirited enthusiasts...
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30-09-2015, 09:22 PM | #9 | ||
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All roads into ol' Bathurst town are highly patrolled from now on!! Enjoy the scenery
Cant wait for the weekend, will be our 8th year up top |
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30-09-2015, 09:40 PM | #10 | ||
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30-09-2015, 11:06 PM | #11 | ||
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message me if you want a heads up on some good pubs or roads around Bathurst.
Definitely sounds like the Bylong Valley Way, worth doing before it becomes a big hole in the ground. A couple things to be aware of. Try not to travel at dawn or dusk, always lots of wildlife, and during race week the police numbers are boosted in the area & surrounding towns up to 100kms away to make sure people are playing by the rules on the backroads on the way to Bathurst. The Globe in Rylstone is also a good place to drop in for a feed & few drinks as well Last edited by Neale; 30-09-2015 at 11:18 PM. |
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30-09-2015, 11:29 PM | #12 | ||
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Keep off the road on Tuesday.. Lol.. Have 4 sites up there.. We meet every year..We'll be taking all our stuff in motorhome to Read pk ..
Going through Bells line Rd .. Come up and say high ..we're in the Winebago Explorer.. I check tyre pressures, coolant, belts ,fluid levels power steering etc, oil level ( it is a Chev) air bag pressures, suspension.. Battery water level, check battery connections on house batteries, check generator, fridge and LPG tanks filled.. Oh and fuel...
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01-10-2015, 03:22 AM | #13 | |||
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Gen 2 Supercars don't come in until 2017. We'll be coming over from Adelaide on the Thursday.... no exciting roads across the Hay Plains unfortunately ! Dhru
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01-10-2015, 12:05 PM | #14 | ||
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True... we mix it up a little, sometimes we go south along the Murray, or alternatively, head north from Hay to West Wyalong/Forbes/Parkes or Grenfell/Cowra, a few more things to see along that route. Once, we went Mildura/Mungo, and while there's some interesting scenery (sea shells in the middle of the desert), its over 600km of unsealed road and feels like it takes forever.....
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01-10-2015, 12:41 PM | #15 | ||
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We went Bathurst Mt Gambier .. Went west from Bathurst then sought ,, nice trip.. Although we free camp like gypsies ...
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01-10-2015, 01:55 PM | #18 | ||
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01-10-2015, 03:03 PM | #19 | |||
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We go "Adelaide" to just past Tailem Bend... turn left to Balranald... turn right to (& through) Hay.... on through West Wyalong.... turn right to Grenfell - Cowra - Blayney.... Turn right at Mt Panorama ! This will be my 24th Visit to the Great Race since my 1st in 82 ! Have taken the same route there and back each time (only coz it's the quickest way to drive there). have explored the areas between on other occasions.... and there are some pretty good roads/dirt roads to find ! Dhru
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01-10-2015, 03:57 PM | #20 | ||
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Ever gone via Broken Hill?
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01-10-2015, 03:58 PM | #21 | ||
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Half brick under the accelerator!
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01-10-2015, 03:59 PM | #22 | ||
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Not to Bathurst.... but on other trips, Yes
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01-10-2015, 09:07 PM | #23 | |||
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01-10-2015, 09:56 PM | #24 | ||
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I've been planning to drive to the race for years but something always interferes. I really should have made a road trip to the mountain last year when the main race was on my birthday but work got in the way... next year I'll be driving all the way from SA no matter what!
Have fun on the drive, I'm sure you'll have a blast! Watch out for the boys in blue though. |
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01-10-2015, 11:49 PM | #25 | |||
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Still- something nice about a 6 speed and smooth operation and trailing throttle with 4 windows open and a v8 bellowing off cliffs-even if it is withinish (is that a word) the acceptable upper norms.
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23-11-2015, 01:44 PM | #27 | ||
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So asagaai, how was the trip, and can you finally reveal the route?
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23-11-2015, 02:58 PM | #28 | ||
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Maybe he's still not back....................
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23-11-2015, 03:15 PM | #29 | |||
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The standout of the Bylong (aside from a hovercraft heart in gut moment) was going up the tight stacked hairpin bends up the Bylong range in wet, rear end skating side to side like an Alsatian dog crapping razor blades from the rear end.... Here is the link with photos- anybody wanting an amazing country drive with fantastic scenery and minimal traffic, commend the Bylong way http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...r8+intercooler
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Did you enjoy the race??
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