Snowy Mountains Cruise 19/5/2013 - Page 2

stuartwaters · 09-05-2013, 09:31 AM

I'm out ,bugger
1) Stu R
2) Dave C
3) data_mine
4) craig
5) Ray
6) Vegabass - Drew
7) Bill McKell
8) Ron Murray - Possible

reinman · 13-05-2013, 10:26 PM

Hey guys. Just enquiring, is this cruise for members of the FPV and XR ACT club only? Or is it open to other forum members. I'm only here for a short time and would love to jump onto the cruise if I can.

If I'm allowed....please add me to the list.

Cheers Graham

**auIILTD** · 13-05-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by reinman

Hey guys. Just enquiring, is this cruise for members of the FPV and XR ACT club only? Or is it open to other forum members. I'm only here for a short time and would love to jump onto the cruise if I can.

If I'm allowed....please add me to the list.

Cheers Graham

Graham, visitors from elsewhere are more than welcome to join us. Welcome and enjoy the high country of this wonderful nation of ours.

Cheers
Stu

**auIILTD** · 13-05-2013, 10:47 PM

1) Stu R
2) Dave C
3) data_mine
4) craig
5) Ray
6) Vegabass - Drew
7) Bill McKell
8) Ron Murray - Possible
9) Graham - BF XR6 visitor

reinman · 13-05-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

Graham, visitors from elsewhere are more than welcome to join us. Welcome and enjoy the high country of this wonderful nation of ours.

Cheers
Stu

Thanks Stu, appreciate the speedy reply, I'm looking forward to the cruise.

Was about to add myself to the list, but you beat me too it. Where abouts are we meeting and what time?

**auIILTD** · 13-05-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by reinman

Thanks Stu, appreciate the speedy reply, I'm looking forward to the cruise.

Was about to add myself to the list, but you beat me too it. Where abouts are we meeting and what time?

No Problem Graham. As a visitor from the West, I am sure you will love this run and I am glad that our club can host you.

Great timing with your meet point question. I was just checking if anyone had posted a meet point.

My suggestion, is to meet at Gold Creek McDonalds as it is on the way out of town. Time wise, we are scheduled to do lunch in Tumut, I guess a 9:30 departure from Gold Creek allows plenty of time to get to Tumut for lunch with a fair amount of fudge factor.

Meet point: Gold Creek Maccas
Meet time: 09:00 for a 09:30 departure.
Bring your UHF radio if you have one. Lets put them on Ch10.

Thoughts guys? Open to feedback.

Stu

Bucknaked · 15-05-2013, 09:55 AM

Reinman, with this rain, I'd say you better change the spelling.

I'm thinking of coming along. It's only a thought as I sit her pondering such things

**data_mine** · 15-05-2013, 12:31 PM

You are a ponderer bucky.

It's a great drive, whether taken at a sightseeing pace (the scenery is good*), or something a little quicker.

*I imagine if it weren't blurred.

reinman · 15-05-2013, 01:52 PM

Weather for Friday, Saturday and Sunday is sunny and cool. Looking at 16 degrees.

Hopefully the prediction is right and we have a nice day, out and about.

TIGGER · 15-05-2013, 07:29 PM

Won,t be able to make the trip, but the Woolpack Hotel is expecting us for lunch around 12.00 to 12.30.

**auIILTD** · 15-05-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Won,t be able to make the trip, but the Woolpack Hotel is expecting us for lunch around 12.00 to 12.30.

Thanks Chris.

Look forward to see those that are coming at Gold Creek at 09:00.

Cheers
Stu

**auIILTD** · 16-05-2013, 01:14 PM

Gents. We may have left our run a bit late? With this cold snap, there is already snow up in the high country. Does anyone know of a way to find out if the road has snow on it yet?

Stu

reinman · 16-05-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

Gents. We may have left our run a bit late? With this cold snap, there is already snow up in the high country. Does anyone know of a way to find out if the road has snow on it yet?

Stu

Did a little search and its not looking too good. Apparently there is snow on the road.

Here is a link from the RTA:http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/desktop.html#textview

**auIILTD** · 16-05-2013, 01:55 PM

I think you are right.

Cooma Snowy Mountains Hwy between Cooma and Talbingo
ALPINE CONDITIONS Snow Started yesterday 8:00am, last checked today 12:25pm
Impact: Traffic affected in both directions.
Attending: RMS
Advice: Reduce speed
Exercise caution

**data_mine** · 16-05-2013, 02:06 PM

:(

No chains for the GT-P.

**auIILTD** · 16-05-2013, 02:19 PM

Not alone there Chris! There is no chance in you know what I will be taking my car anywhere near the a road that has the slightest hint of ice.

Stu.

**auIILTD** · 16-05-2013, 02:21 PM

Maybe a cruise to Tumut for lunch, seeing that the pub is expecting us?

**data_mine** · 16-05-2013, 02:31 PM

Agreed. Wouldn't be fair on the pub for us to no-show.

xargon · 16-05-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

I think you are right.

Cooma Snowy Mountains Hwy between Cooma and Talbingo
ALPINE CONDITIONS Snow Started yesterday 8:00am, last checked today 12:25pm
Impact: Traffic affected in both directions.
Attending: RMS
Advice: Reduce speed
Exercise caution

Let's not get ahead of ourselves after all it is only Thursday. I'm happy to exercise caution if it warrants it. On! On! I say.

vegabass · 17-05-2013, 10:51 AM

Well I have no ABS, traction control, ESC, XYZ. I do have 5 gears, a clutch, and cruise control :P

Im still in

**auIILTD** · 17-05-2013, 11:27 AM

I had a discussion with Dave C last night. We will know more when we get to Tumut for lunch. The locals will know for sure if there is snow on the road. We can make a call from there.

Either way, I am happy just to go for a drive for lunch if the worst happens. I hope it doesn't, but I have heard them there hills are expecting more snow. Dammit.

Stu

Bucknaked · 17-05-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

I had a discussion with Dave C last night.

Tribal Elders Meeting?

reinman · 17-05-2013, 09:32 PM

Little update for those interested. The RTA website has been updated and the alpine warning for Snowy Mountains Hwy (between Tumut and Cooma) has been cleared.

Apparently the Tumut visitors Centre will also know the current conditions of the Hwy

I'm hoping it stays clear and we get to drive the road on Sunday, it looks like a really good road for a cruise (far more interesting than WA)

**auIILTD** · 17-05-2013, 10:07 PM

Thanks for the update Graham. We all are interested here! I am planning for the day to go ahead. If we get to go across the top of the country - awesome. Either way, I get out of town and have some lunch with some incredible like minded collegues with some incredible cars.

As you suggest, the visitor's centre will be able to tell us what we are in for - especially if we contact them on the day.

See you at Gold Creek Maccas. 9:00 for 9:30 departure on Sunday. Looking forward to it Ladies and Gents. The best run on the club's calender in my opion.

Cheers
Stu

**auIILTD** · 17-05-2013, 10:11 PM

Chris V, do you still have your semi slicks still fitted to the GT-P?

Stu

**data_mine** · 18-05-2013, 01:38 AM

Not right now. But they may be by Sunday.

**auIILTD** · 18-05-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by data_mine

Not right now. But they may be by Sunday.

So how does this decision get impacted if the roads are wet?

I love your semi-slicks, they are awesome. Cleary they advantage on dry roads, but where do you draw the line? Is there a point where Street tyres will beat semi slicks, especially when it is damp then dry? Curious for your thouthts.

Cheers and thanks
Stu

**auIILTD** · 18-05-2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by data_mine

It's a great drive, whether taken at a sightseeing pace (the scenery is good*), or something a little quicker.

*I imagine if it weren't blurred.

To be honest Chis, I have never taken notice of the scenery! There is a nice dam where do a photo shoot. I recall from years gone past lunch was nice at the Woolpack. Then all of a sudden we are in Cooma. The trip back to Canberra from Cooma, I do recall as being very slow. I felt I could get out beside the car and walk. Probably not a good idea at 100kph.

Bring on Sunday! Cannot wait.

Cheers
Stu

**data_mine** · 18-05-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by auIILTD

So how does this decision get impacted if the roads are wet?

I love your semi-slicks, they are awesome. Cleary they advantage on dry roads, but where do you draw the line? Is there a point where Street tyres will beat semi slicks, especially when it is damp then dry? Curious for your thouthts.

Cheers and thanks
Stu

As long as I can keep the tyres warm/hot they'll beat street tyres on all but the most water logged of roads.

Ice however is a problem no matter what. it's water the tyres just can't push away.

**auIILTD** · 18-05-2013, 08:26 PM

Guys and Gals. The forecast for Sunday at Cooma. Tumut forecast said much the same thing

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Originally Posted by Weatherzone

Sunday Partly cloudy. Areas of fog and frost in the morning. The chance of showers from the late morning until late afternoon. The chance of snow showers from the late morning above 1400 metres, contracting to the west and clearing by early evening. Winds W/SW 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the morning, then easing to 15 to 20 km/h.

We will know more when we get to Tumut tomorrow and I am planning to make the call based on advice from locals.

Looking forward to this! Just one more sleep!

Cheers
Stu