Ok you christmas elves, time to stop helping santa and help your vw's feel a part of the celbrations! Who's up for a cruise in the next few days? It'll be good to get one going before the new year is upon us.. then have another one straight after in the new year! I know everyone is busy, so I'm just putting the word out and we'll see if we can all agree on a date and place.
For the locale', I'm thinking... a Mt Dandenong cruise in the late arvo so we can catch the sun set over the city? Or through the nice forest canopies of Belgrave? Or perhaps a cruise down to the beach and just hang out? (well, just chillin' coz I don't want anyone to 'hang out'. I mean, speedos should only be worn by guys in the pool by serious swimmers, not for recreational use; unless it's under ya wetsuit, then it's ok)
So what do all of ya think? (about the cruise, not the speedos.. though, your thoughts of da speedos are welcome too..) :P
blutopless2 ·
what day & time did you have in mind??
Am up for it if free on the date you pick..... 👍
PrettyBlueBug ·
Oooh, I'd love to cruise some place, Mt Dandy idea sounds lovely if it involves a sunset! :P
Lemme know when, next week is good for me as I have the entire week off....
hipichic ·
Mt Dandy sounds good to me too, just let us know and I'm pretty sure we'll be there 🙂
oval TOFU ·
hows about wed 28/12 or thurs 29/12?
[ Edited on 22-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
mscabrio ·
That would be great. Would love to catch up with all you guys ......
PrettyBlueBug ·
Either 28th or 29th sounds good to me! 😀
killakornkobb ·
u know im in chris 🙂
hipichic ·
yup, I'm free both nights/days so far 🙂
oval TOFU ·
sweet! I'm not working either day (just just pick up whatever shift I can!) So lets plan for wednesday at this point in time then. We'll meet up in the service road just past Knox City, unless someone can suggest a better spot.. perhaps Aldi's, but that might be a bit far up.. i dunno.. lemme know your thoughts peeps...
killakornkobb ·
what about FTG maccas carpark? bit further up burwood hwy, but not up at aldi.. any time in mind?
*did* ·
hopefully i can do the wiring on my car and get it running in time
i hate missing out on cruises
oval TOFU ·
ah yeh, Maccas up there..i was trying to visualise all the places on the northern side of Burwood Hwy.. That sounds fine...
ok Macca's carpark at around 6:45 so we can leave at 7:00? hows that sound?
helbus ·
If the date and time are locked in we will endeavour to be there.
The question is should we bring the hectic Helbus, or the cruisy custard tart beetle?
oval TOFU ·
both? My 1200 just eats up those inclines you know.. not.. up to you Peteski!
Bring ya CB radios too if ya got em...
hipichic ·
bring the beetle pete, then we can all ooh and aah over Fleurs new baby 🙂
DOUBLECAB ·
oval TOFU wrote:Ok you christmas elves, time to stop helping santa and help your vw's feel a part of the celbrations! Who's up for a cruise in the next few days? It'll be good to get one going before the new year is upon us.. then have another one straight after in the new year! I know everyone is busy, so I'm just putting the word out and we'll see if we can all agree on a date and place.
For the locale', I'm thinking... a Mt Dandenong cruise in the late arvo so we can catch the sun set over the city? Or through the nice forest canopies of Belgrave? Or perhaps a cruise down to the beach and just hang out? (well, just chillin' coz I don't want anyone to 'hang out'. I mean, speedos should only be worn by guys in the pool by serious swimmers, not for recreational use; unless it's under ya wetsuit, then it's ok)
So what do all of ya think? (about the cruise, not the speedos.. though, your thoughts of da speedos are welcome too..) :P
Hi Guys....could U please enlighten me as to what involves/makes up a "cruise" and ie: whether U guys partake in a meal at some establishment along the way, what U guys look for , what makes the highlite of the day etc etc.
Also how many vehicles and people usually participate.
xmas cheers:tree
killakornkobb ·
cruise is an organised drive with as few people as two.
generally a normal cruise would be 10 + cars
dont need to have a meal or anything just get together and watch the smiles on the other drivers faces when they see a small convoy of dubs pass by, and stop at some point to have a chat inbetween events..
the VW cruisers club also organises quite large cruises.. where there are far more participants, that go for a special occasion eg herbie movie or just cruise chapz
PrettyBlueBug ·
Wednesday sounds good, 6:45pm @ Maccas FTG... will try to be there! 😉
mscabrio ·
So that is the time and place?????? Blutopless and I will be there ......
oval TOFU ·
dat's the time and place! See y'all there..
modulus ·
FTG? What's an FTG?
oval TOFU ·
FernTreeGully - Near BarloWorld VW I think
hipichic ·
got a cruise route planned out yet?
oval TOFU ·
Good question hipi..
ok, here's what I'm proposing.. it' gives ppl the opportunity to bugout (yes yes, bad pun) if they don't wanna drive so far..
Start at Ferntree Gully Filthhole, I mean, Maccas.
Continue east along Burwood Hwy
Turn left into Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
Turn left into Ridge Rd
Turn left into Observatory Rd
Check out the sunset *hope it's a clear night!*
Continue along Observatory Rd
Turn left into Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd
Turn left into Sheffield Rd 😉
Turn Right into Liverpool Rd
*There's a 'service rd' at that T intersection where we'll briefly pull over for a small breather and to say goodbye to anyone that want's to leave the convoy from there. For the rest of us who are keen:
Turn right into Canterbury Rd
Go straight at the round-a-bout
Turn right into York St
Turn right at the round-a-bout into Monbulk Rd
Turn right into Main Rd
Then right into Olinda-Monbulk Rd
Turn left into My Dandenong Tourist Rd
Turn right into Mountian Hwy
Then stop at Boronia Shopping Centre somewhere for final good byes
Hows that sound? Is the '2nd' leg of the cruise too much - will anyone be interested in doing it or should we just call it a night after one lap of the mountain? Lemme know your thoughts..
This is a democracy!
u2u me for my mobile if needs be..
[ Edited on 26-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
Peter_Jones ·
If you don't mind a waterpumper joining the fray. I think we might bring the '79 golf out for a stroll seeing as you're circum-navigating my 'hood! You'll hear it coming!
Isn't that Macca's on the south side of Burwood hwy?
UHF cb's?
Pete Jones
oval TOFU ·
Course not PJ - The more the merrier! I'll see if we can hear your oil burner over my beetle.. Yeh, it's the one on the south side of Burwwod Hwy..
I'm pretty sure my CB are UHF, they're only .5W though with 40 channels, so they're not that powerful, still, they'll be useful none the less..
*did* ·
I tried. I really did 🙁
Over the past couple of days I have finished the work needed to get the engine in my bug going again.
This afternoon I fired her up, all was ok except a small oil leak around the bottom pulley.
Went for a lap around the block, a bit hot but other than that all seemed fine.
Went for a second lap around the block, then i was engulfed in smoke. A shitload of oil had leaked out from around the pulley and sprayed onto the exhaust.
The engine has f**k all compression so I didnt expect much luck anyway.
It turns out that the leak is caused by excessive crankcase pressure due to worn rings forcing the oil out from around the pulley. Under normal circumstances the slinger in the pulley would push it back in but the pressure must be too much.
Maybe if I take the cap off the oil filler then that will relieve the pressure and then all will be fine??
This really sucks! I dont think my bug will be making it tomorrow night. I really wanted to cruise again! Even just those two laps of the block were bliss!
oval TOFU ·
check ya oil level too... my old 1200 had about 50% compression and it still ran, so suss that out.. that's a real poo you can't get it going properly though 🙁
mscabrio ·
Peter_Jones wrote:If you don't mind a waterpumper joining the fray.
I am coming along and I also have a waterpumper ...
blutopless2 ·
so what's the nearest intersection to the maccas meeting spot??
killakornkobb ·
ftg road/ burwood hwy is pretty close
blutopless2 ·
thanks.
hipichic ·
🙁 I might not be able to make it, it all depends on what time the man gets home from work and whether he fixes my handbrake for me when he gets home 🙁
eeeekkk!
*did* ·
HAHA ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!
Found the problem! I had blocked the crankcase breather hose connection with a bit of rag, hadn't taken it out :duh
Seems to be fine now. I'm going to drive down to the servo to get some juice and air. Hopefully no more issues.
PrettyBlueBug ·
Hope all is good Steve!
Can't wait for the cruise. 😀
killakornkobb ·
awesome news steve!
im pumped for tonite too 😀
oval TOFU ·
So you guys reckon the route is ok?
I'm amped too! - gave da bug a tune and hopefully a change of oil too! Hopefully some of this cloud will burn away for a nice clear sunset..
*did* ·
Seems good now, I had the timing a bit too advanced, backed it off, has more power now.
Still running a little too hot. Making progress though 🙂
oval TOFU ·
take ya deck lid off! If you got oil leakingont ya exhaust, it can seem like it's running hot coz it's just burning the oil.. Good to hear it's on its way though..
*did* ·
I have hoodjax and a pair of standoffs but I have never fitted either.
I should nip down to bunnings and get the long bolts so that I can use the standoffs.
hipichic ·
:cry I wont be coming 🙁
Have fun all.
*did* ·
🙁 You will be missed! Maybe you can be there in spirit?
oval TOFU ·
hipichic wrote::cry I wont be coming 🙁
Have fun all.
noooooooooo! if it's just your hand brake, you don't really it, just park it in gear! If it's only the handbrake issue - you should still come! perhaps we can have a look at it at Maccas?
*did* ·
i agree
hipichic ·
it's getting fixed first thing tomorrow morning 🙁 (after much nagging from me) but its a day too late 🙁
ah well..I'll be there next time.
oval TOFU ·
🙁
hipichic ·
oval TOFU wrote:🙁
that's pretty much what my face looks like right now.
killakornkobb ·
come come.. u dont need a handbrake..
i drove the auto stick without a handbrake for a while🙂 i cant even park in gear... just went close to a gutter, with the wheels on an angle to stop it rolling anywhere🙂
oval TOFU ·
killakornkobb wrote:just went close to a gutter, with the wheels on an angle to stop it rolling anywhere🙂
You're a legend! LOL
PrettyBlueBug ·
Bugger.... wanted to go, but had a big night last night and am sooooo tired. When I remembered that today is Wednesday, not Tuesday like I thought all day (thanx to Egeworks SMS! :kiss) it was already past 6:45pm. I know I could have met up with you along the route, but I didn't think it wise to drive about on 4 hours sleep.....
.... so can we go on another cruise soon....? I wanna take sunset photos!🥲
hipichic ·
yeah, we'll have to have another one soon!! One that I can actually go on too 🙁
it seems that the left rear brake adjuster is jammed on my car, wont budge....it's apparently a three person job, so we need at least one other person here when we attack it again :S
Hope you guys had fun though!!!
kirk ·
a cruise down the southern suburbs would be great....😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
helbus ·
We had a good time. There was a bit of concern at the beginning with two water pumpers, and our super beetle. It looked like the water was going to have a good show, then four more aircooled beetles turned up. Giving a total of one Golf GTI, One NB Cabrio and five old beetles of various ages.
*did* ·
Just got home! We made it! Haha, out comes the engine again! 🙂
Thanks for a great time, sorry about my smoke, heat and needing to be pushed into the carpark!!
helbus ·
At least you got a pity entry into the observatory carpark 🙂
helbus ·
What did you end up having for dinner?
helbus ·
We did have fun, and I really missed you Tracey. I was getting excited to see you again. :kiss
hipichic wrote:yeah, we'll have to have another one soon!! One that I can actually go on too 🙁
it seems that the left rear brake adjuster is jammed on my car, wont budge....it's apparently a three person job, so we need at least one other person here when we attack it again :S
Hope you guys had fun though!!!
*did* ·
We went to Bayswater Maccas 🙁
Lots of "fully sick" rides there, yeah right.... 😂
Heard a few burnouts, not too eventful there though.
Went down Sheffield Rd on the way there, got some serious g forces down one big hill, totally unexpected with all the fumes I had inhaled.
hipichic ·
Awww, thanks Pete 🙂 I was looking forward to seeing you and Fleur again too!
Helbus wrote:We did have fun, and I really missed you Tracey. I was getting excited to see you again. :kiss
hipichic wrote:yeah, we'll have to have another one soon!! One that I can actually go on too 🙁
it seems that the left rear brake adjuster is jammed on my car, wont budge....it's apparently a three person job, so we need at least one other person here when we attack it again :S
Hope you guys had fun though!!!
helbus ·
We couldn't have had dinner with you guys then anyway. We haven't had McDonalds for 10 years, and calling it a Cafe wont get us in there. They are good for when you need to go to the dunny though. 🤘
*did* ·
Yeah it was a last resort, the pizza place in Montrose closed as we arrived there 🙁
oval TOFU ·
Thanks for coming all those that managed to crawl out of bed ( 😉 laura) Thanks to Steve for rocking up later than I did to FTG Maccas, otherwise, I would've been late to 'my' own cruise! heh
I'm glad you all enjoyed yourselves. It was great to catch up with everyone and do more talking than driving, even though we had to pay TT (tourist tax) to get into the car park...
I'll post the pics I took when I get the film developed..
It would've been great to get some Pretty Hipi Egework in the fray, but there's always next time!
Keep on truckin' and don't let the ppl in the Conformadores draped in LEDs and neons scare you with thier ciggie butts 🥷 orrright Bazza? Naw maike yaself uuusefool an paaass me anudda VB Shaz.
killakornkobb ·
top night.. sheffield Rd was the shit 🙂 thanks chris 😀
oval TOFU ·
No worries! Mybe next time, I'll rock up on time!
I think I'll have to suss out that second leg of the cruise I proposed, and hit it in the new year..
killakornkobb ·
we gotta hit up captain americas somtime aswell 😀
see if the missus can beat her old record 😀
oval TOFU ·
then we'll roll her out the door! You is bunch or food machines you is!
killakornkobb ·
imagine how skinny i'd be if i didnt eat like that! :|
oval TOFU ·
lol you'd waste away into the ether...
I nearly had you at those lights last night too.. if only 2nd gear didnt jam...
[ Edited on 29-12-05 by oval TOFU ]
hipichic ·
oval TOFU wrote:It would've been great to get some Pretty Hipi Egework in the fray, but there's always next time!
Keep on truckin' and don't let the ppl in the Conformadores draped in LEDs and neons scare you with thier ciggie butts 🥷 orrright Bazza? Naw maike yaself uuusefool an paaass me anudda VB Shaz.
LOL! You wouldn't believe whats under the TinkerBeetle....and NO I didn't put them there, they were there when i bought her!
oval TOFU ·
haha, well, if you come up for a cruise with the same crew as last night, they'll take care of it for you.... 🥷
killakornkobb ·
just tried to get th photos of last night off my sisters camera... none of them worked!!! F#$%%$
*did* ·
wtf? damn!
thanks for organising the cruise Chris
thanks everyone for being so supportive last night 🙂
i was stoked that my bug even made it to maccas, let alone the mountain!
blutopless2 ·
only have one photo.... damn these digital cameras can eat up batteries!!!
kirk ·
i need to get onto one of these cruises, they look like fun.