Eurofordclub Melbourne Cruise

JD2004 · 26-07-2006, 09:12 PM

Hi everyone,

Just updating those that were keen to go on a mini cruise in Melbourne.

Ive been scoping some roads out for a bit of fun.

Ive come up with a sketch of a plan, let me know what you all think and add some ideas.

Whats in the current idea;

1. Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd - Montrose
2. Skyhigh - Olinda (Pitstop. i.e coffee break to have a little yarn)
3. Lysterfield Rd - Lysterfield
4. Wellington Rd to Emerald
5. Emerald Monbulk Rd to Monbulk.
6. Olinda Monbulk Rd to Olinda
7. Mt Dandenond Tourist Rd to Montrose.

Take a look at the maps and let me know what you think. If something needs to be added or subtracted let me know.

Be aware this is not some crazed 300kmh time trial but a leasurely cruise at our own paces to enjoy the little Fiesta's cornering skills.

Take care everyone and hope to hear from you soon!!

Luke - aka JayDee

xurbanx · 26-07-2006, 10:18 PM

Looks good! I have no idea where half of those places are but they all sound awesome!

Danny · 27-07-2006, 01:17 AM

Yeah Cool. I'm up for it. So long as Foci can come as well! Matt, Steve, and Adam should they want to!

JD2004 · 27-07-2006, 06:16 AM

Everyone is welcome regardless of the car, just getting some ideas out into the open so everyone can have some fun!

It will be good to get plenty of people along for the ride!

Once the route is fixed we can look at dates.

Whats the best time and day for everyone? Sat or Sun?? AM or PM? voice your opinion

xurbanx · 27-07-2006, 11:56 AM

Oh, weekends from 4pm - 12am are bad for me, I've got work (up near the route). But chances are, I'll be quitting that job a few weeks from now, they're not flexible at all with shift times.

Nappa · 27-07-2006, 12:51 PM

i'd be in for a sat night or a sunday, as i work most of saturday.

JD2004 · 28-07-2006, 06:25 AM

Ok so Sunday is cool, id prefer to start at 1:30PM or so.

when i get back to only working 5 day weeks, Il name a date.

Probably towards the middle of August, are some dates bad? let me know

Luke

Fled74 · 01-08-2006, 02:28 AM

I'm off Tuesdays & Fridays, but if you guys set a date in advance, I can ask the boss if I can switch days.

I've driven to Montrose a couple of times in the Fez with my missus. I think my daughter was conceived at the Japanese mountain retreat house there.

_2:

It'll be a long drive for me, but I think I can swing it. I'll probably bring a video cam and a still cam too.

JD2004 · 01-08-2006, 06:33 AM

Sounds excellent!

Ok the Sunday 27th August, Start at 1:30/2pm.
Or Sunday 3rd September, Start at 1:30/2pm.

Lets discuss these times and dates before we make it a concrete plan.

Il look at getting some maps sorted for everyone and it should be a good day.

Danny - have you let the Foci lads know of this cruise? if not they are more than welcome! as are any other people that would like to come along!

Let me know

xurbanx · 01-08-2006, 10:05 AM

I should be able to come, provided I quit work before the 27th

Danny · 01-08-2006, 11:45 AM

JD, Ive organised for this thread to be moved to the Eurofordclub Section and renamed as a euroford Melbourne Cruise.

This means it will be visible to everyone in Eurofordclub, and we can hopefully scrape in some sort of decent attendance.

JD2004 · 01-08-2006, 08:07 PM

Thanks Danny, your a star mate!!

Would love to know numbers that are interested so i can prepare maps.

So here is the list so far:

1. JD2004
2. xurbanx
3. Danny
4. Nappa
5. Flederschwein
6. Battlepope (as discussed in PM)

More interest is most welcome!

Take care everyone and see you on the run!!

Luke

Danny · 01-08-2006, 08:52 PM

Can we possibly interest MelbZetec, Zetec and FocusOnThis, Ozmodeo, and also ST24????

JD2004 · 01-08-2006, 08:58 PM

Jump on board everyone!! (famous lines from a van halen song come to mind)

OZXR4 · 01-08-2006, 09:09 PM

This one is in my backyard, I will be there with bells on (ring ring). Just let me know a date and time. Putting in the K&N filter this weekend so it will be good to see if there is much of a difference. Weekends are good for me.

melbzetec · 01-08-2006, 11:37 PM

Danny, i appreciate the personal invitation.

The Melbzetec is a disgusting dirty unloved pigsty at the moment ( 4months of kitchen renovation...no time for Zetec TLC)

BUT, put me down as a starter, and I'm sure I can bring her back to her former glory!!

RAMD67 · 02-08-2006, 01:12 PM

If a Mazda is allowed to attend again then I should be free on either weekend

JD2004 · 02-08-2006, 08:31 PM

yep everyones welcome!!

It will be the 27th of Aug.
As that weekend looks best for most people!

see you there RAMD67

FOCUSonTHIS · 03-08-2006, 05:54 PM

How much petrol are we going to go through. What will be the timings on the event and I will make my descision based on that

JD2004 · 03-08-2006, 07:39 PM

Im going to travel the whole route and get those details down tomorrow about lunch time.

Will report back on the Kms and time taken + petrol stations(i.e Brands) and so on.

JD2004 · 04-08-2006, 04:47 PM

A few more details on the cruise:

Length: 82Kms Approx
Time taken: 1h45m (as close to the speed limit as possible)
Petrol useage: Cannot give a figure.

Sky High entrance fee - $4 per vehicle
3 Petrol stations on route (1 x Shell, 1 x Ampol, 1 x BP - At start of Mt Dandenong Rd)
1 Speed/Red Light camera

I spent the whole day today looking over the route and making maps for everyone!
I will be posting an image of the map which i hand drew plus I will print off a few more than needed to allow for further interest and those that might turn up without adding an interest in this thread.

More interest people!!

- Danny you do a good job of rounding people up

Luke.

FOCUSonTHIS · 09-08-2006, 11:38 PM

Sorry people I can't make it to the cruise, I'm going to Phillip Island to support Darren Best in his ST170. I'm going to organise another cruise shortly. So see you all there

JD2004 · 10-08-2006, 08:18 PM

Map of the general area.

I will post my hand drawn image soon so that everyone can match it to this image and see the route.

xurbanx · 10-08-2006, 10:34 PM

Sounds awesome Luke! You've put alot of effort into this, hope everyone can make it

It'd be an awesome day!

JD2004 · 10-08-2006, 10:38 PM

Not a drama xurbanx - ive done these cruises on my own before.. i just havent had a moment to joint a forum and get people along for the ride.. the most fun one i do is an alpine challange.. through the ski fields in summer.. first we will see how this goes then il talk more about the alpine one.. its a two day cruise - i know people in the ski fields so i get cheap accomodation

which il be letting people know should it happen.

JD2004 · 11-08-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD2004

Map of the general area.

I will post my hand drawn image soon so that everyone can match it to this image and see the route.

Ok il spell out which roads we will be taking.

Start of Mt Dandenong Tourist Road in Montrose follow right through to Burwood Hwy.
Turn Right onto Burwood Hwy. Follow untill Glenfern Road.
Turn Left into Glenfern Road. Follow untill you hit a round 'a' bout.
Turn Right at round 'a' bout. Follow this road (becomes Lysterfield road)
follow untill end of Lysterfield road.
Turn Left at Wellington Road. Follow untill round 'a' bout at Belgrave - Hallam Road.
Turn Left at round 'a' bout up Belgrave - Hallam Road. Follow untill Belgrave.
Turn Right to follow Belgrave - Gembrook Road. Follow untill Emerald.
Turn Left up Emerald - Monbulk Road. Follow untill Monbulk.
Turn Right up Olinda - Monbulk Road. Follow untill T intersection at Mt Dandenong Tourist Road.
Turn Right up Mt Dandenong Tourist Road. Follow untill Ridge Road.
Turn Left into Ridge Road. Follow untill you reach Sky High turn off (on left).
Pay $4 Entrance fee.
Park in Sky High
Enjoy the View.
Have a coffee break and discuss the journey

Thats pretty much as well as i can discribe it.. i might have some people travelling the other direction aswell

to make it more enjoyable - either direction is just as fun..

Go give the road a try before the 27th Aug. let me know your feelings..

Take care.

Luke

JD2004 · 11-08-2006, 08:06 PM

Just got back from hitting the curcuit again tonight... this is the first time ive ever attempted it at night.. i can still feel the adrenalin pulsing through my veins.

If anyone wants me to take them for a test run through the curcuit just send me a pm and we can arange a time

its alot easier to follow a car thats been through the road before

Take care everyone.

Luke

JD2004 · 12-08-2006, 10:25 AM

Yesturday i refered someone to this thread but couldnt verbally give them the url - so www.melbournecruiser.com is now linked to this exact thread.

JD2004 · 12-08-2006, 01:06 PM

Ok if anyone wants to go for a test run my phone number is located after my location.. so give me a bell at a reasonable time and il be happy to take you for a spin.

Luke

OZXR4 · 12-08-2006, 03:45 PM

just a tip instead of going all the way to glenfern road. why not turn left at the safeway. i think it is brecknockpark road. then left at the round about. it shaves about 5 min off the cruise. i know these roads like the back of my hand. just a thought.