AE86DC eomm/cruise

[trikzlane]

my fault? how

[plohl]

cause someone needs to be blamed?

[Nicko]

LOL.

If anyone needs to be blamed its all the AE86DC softcocks who are the biggest bunch of car driving pussies ever...

[trikzlane]

I would continue to organise the usually meet/cruise but I broke my shit again and have no time to at the moment, it in saying that, when my car is going again I will

[jakel]

I always went... when I wasn't working on the car though. Wasn't there something about a patrol of the areas?

[Beefy_Heafy]

yeah i think after that last one the police activity in the area really flared up. that and mereki haha.

[timbo]

LOL.

If anyone needs to be blamed its all the AE86DC softcocks who are the biggest bunch of car driving pussies ever...

Does anyone even actually own an AE86 haha? O_o

[Nicko]

They do, they just don't believe in rocking up to actual events.

[Jacobxxx]

Id rather park my cars then post photos of them on the internet opposed to actually driving them haha.

Old meets were huge.

[plohl]

Should we pencil in the 25/9 then?

[Beefy_Heafy]

sounds good to me
if i dont have it off ill get it off and or request it off.

[trikzlane]

I hope to have my tin done by then

[jakel]

I should have new tyres and one day flare the rear guards so I can fit some proper tyres on the back, haha.

[racsov]

lets get some numbers yeah

[plohl]

^yes

I think i might be going driving tomorrow night too, so if anyone is keen, pm me.

[jakel]

I went last night, roads are covered in leaves and tree branches (only small) and hit a rabbit, just stood there and then when I swerved it ran in front of the car!

[Beefy_Heafy]

Yeah I went up there the other night also. Conditions were mighty treacherous. Made for good fun. I'm good for 25th so +1 for me if that's the date

[Nicko]

Hope you're not talking about Nebo?

There are roadworks and closed lanes everywhere at the moment

[plohl]

Nah, we aren't talking about nebo. Or any particular locations for that matter.

Went for a drive last night. Plenty of debris. Was still good fun though.

[Beefy_Heafy]

I don't understand what u mean by your last post nicko?

[Beefy_Heafy]

Hope you're not talking about Nebo? this.

[Nicko]

Between the Gap and Samford, on the mountain, I went up in the ute last week. There are a few roadworks sections where the road is closed to one single lane for both directions.

And yes, there was lots of litter and it was slippery as hell.

But if I can take it in the ute, you guys would have no trouble.

Then again, i've driven that road more than anyone I know :P

[odessy]

Would like to go for a drive one day or to a meet/cruise, would be good to meet some people on here and see what everyone is driving.

[Beefy_Heafy]

Between the Gap and Samford, on the mountain, I went up in the ute last week. There are a few roadworks sections where the road is closed to one single lane for both directions.

And yes, there was lots of litter and it was slippery as hell.

But if I can take it in the ute, you guys would have no trouble.

Then again, i've driven that road more than anyone I know :P

Ty for the heads up. I rarely go through there. I travel to and from bris via samford rd and mt glorious often though and it's the same deal there with the slimy wet and debris. No road works as such tho. Still have the barriers and stop lights that have been there since the floods. Is still fun to drive slippery. Just gotta be careful.
I'm keen for the 25th. I'll get "sick" for work if I have to.

[haveaparty]

im keen for a meet and greet. but will be usless on the cruise part in a 4wd hilux. unless there is a spare seat

[4agtezza]

Nah, we aren't talking about nebo. Or any particular locations for that matter.

Went for a drive last night. Plenty of debris. Was still good fun though.

Yeah it was a good run, cheers plohl.
Always keen so pm or txt me.

[odessy]

So is the 25th confirmed at this stage?

[jakel]

ill be there, anyone keen for a longer drive? like down past the mt. and through its a nice drive can pm anyone with the route if there keen, better done during the day though maybe go opposite way and they go up the mt when its dark and enjoy the sights late afternoon?

[plohl]

25th will be a go ahead.

Can i please remind everyone to keep locations out of the thread.

I'll go through and pm new people over the next few days about the meet up location.

[jakel]

Ye thats why I didn't say which mt. Mt. Fuji sounds good?

[plohl]

I have always been quite fond of mt. Akagi myself....

[4agtezza]

As have I...:)

[jakel]

Was just throwing out the first one, but whichever is good :)
Anyone up for Mt. Everest?

[plohl]

^shit yeah. I'll need to get some semi-slicks though for more traction

[jakel]

ye, I know a guy who can get v8 supercar slicks maybe give them a go there huge!

[Beefy_Heafy]

Aww shit. I thought y'all were talking about mt akina!

[4agtezza]

^shit yeah. I'll need to get some semi-slicks though for more traction

Wouldn't you need snow tyres :P

[racsov]

classic jap nats are that day just fyi

[plohl]

is that out at lakeside?

[trikzlane]

yeah lakeside, i will be attending with auszoku.net, come out and see my new car for the first time, maybe keen for a drive that night

[plohl]

I might come for a look. There was meant to be drags and sprints on?

[Jacobxxx]

Mereki we are racing :)

[timbo]

Yeah Lakeside should be good, see yall there!

[trikzlane]

bahahahahaha pecky, not worth my important time

[racsov]

enter the sprints guys!!!!

[plohl]

how much? and where do i enter? Just through the qr site or somewhere else?

[Beefy_Heafy]

sprints for eomm?
:))

[jakel]

entry's closed on the 12th I was going to enter but too late :(

[Beefy_Heafy]

damn. too late for me then also. i didn't know about this untill i heard it here.

Preparing like a crazy man for matsuri. what about u guys?

[timbo]

Oh you can't just rock up? Bugger... Who the hell is that planned apart from 60 year olds with Datsun's?

[trikzlane]

i read about it ages ago, you can still come and spectate just not enter, ill be there with marv, pecky, astro, john and the auszoku crew

[4agtezza]

So...
25th is two days away, who's keen?

[Nicko]

lol

good luck with that

[Jacobxxx]

Everyone will be at CJSS haha

[plohl]

im keen,

hopefully we get some of the usual crowd coming along. everyone might be wrecked though haha

[timbo]

i read about it ages ago, you can still come and spectate just not enter, ill be there with marv, pecky, astro, john and the auszoku crew

Ok kents, see yall there!

[jakel]

So CJSS is on sunday? I'd be keen for a drive after.

[Jacobxxx]

Ill be rooted, have to drive all the way back down here. haha. Can't find any drums Jaakeee

[Low Style]

whats happening on the 25th someone pm me :D

[4agtezza]

im keen,

hopefully we get some of the usual crowd coming along. everyone might be wrecked though haha

Sounds good Shane, see you and whoever else is keen sunday.
Low Style a PM will be coming your way soonish..

[plohl]

low style - you have a pm

[Beefy_Heafy]

could i get a pm also please shane

[flamingheads]

The one week I'm going out of town...

[jakel]

Don't go till later unless your not coming back on sunday?

[jakel]

So its on? if so what time?

[4agtezza]

Cheers for the cruise guys!
good chat too :)

[odessy]

Was good to meet you guys and finally take the car for a proper drive, I still smell like smoking brakes lol!

[plohl]

Yeah, thanks for coming guys!

So the next one - 30 October!

[4DRFRK]

Yeah, thanks for coming guys!

So the next one - 30 October!
possibly ... depends on if my front wheels get here so i can do flares and get paint done

[Hazza]

Can i get a PM please

[marvis]

Should be keen!

[trikzlane]

hmmmm i may attend

[jakel]

I need to get these flares on and some new tyres should be plenty of time.

[Futal]

how does this work? do I ask for a pm to receive details on the meet? in which case, may I have a pm I'd love to start getting involved :) cheers guys

[marvis]

^ Cop for sure.

[Nicko]

Riiight

[timbo]

Crack smokers. Is this run still the old route?

[plohl]

yeah, will be the old route - i think.

i'll pm those interested and new a few days before the meet.

Get Keen(er)!

[haveaparty]

pm me to please mr P lol

[timbo]

need a heavier fly wheel, 3.6kg doesn't do hills well. but that isn't going to happen!

[Futal]

^ Cop for sure.

Thanks mate

[marvis]

I'm not your mate, copper!

[Futal]

Not a cop. and sorry didn't mean to assume anything Marvis

[pt_y2k]

Could i get a pm too please?? :)

[Nicko]

I'm not your mate, copper!

You're a fuckhead some days Marvis

[Jacobxxx]

Most days haha

[trikzlane]

so when is this shane, ill edit the first post

[plohl]

next sunday dude - the 30th

[marvis]

You guys are too serious!

[slydar]

PM me. im keen.

[racsov]

must fit new gearbox!

[odessy]

Keen.

[plohl]

Nick - you must!

pm's sent to those interested and new or will be momentarily. Let me know if i missed anyone.

I'm seriously pumped for this! Put a1rm's in last week and its amazing... but still havent fully figured out the braking yet =(

[bencosgrove]

can i get a pm to will try get out in the coupe

[pt_y2k]

Nick - you must!

pm's sent to those interested and new or will be momentarily. Let me know if i missed anyone.

I'm seriously pumped for this! Put a1rm's in last week and its amazing... but still havent fully figured out the braking yet =(

PM please dude, must do shitloads of work saturday to the ke but should be good fun...would like to meet few peeps off the site..:)

[jakel]

Sounds like it might be a good meet, ill be there regardless of new tyres or not will look cop bait though with stockies on the rear though the tyres on the mk2s are absolutely stuffed! and the tyres on the stockies are brand new so they win for now...

[70XIN]

i am very keen

[bigm]

can i come in the getz for hanging times?

COULD possibly have new shoes and coilovers by then

[haveaparty]

hey big matt, wanna pic me up on the way through haha. i really wanna go but dont wanna take the forby lol

[timbo]

See you all there.

[plohl]

pm's sent

see everyone there!

[jakel]

Putting my new front tyres on today and front flares have holes drilled and nearly ready to go on :)

7.30 as usual?

[plohl]

yep - 7:30 everyone - we might chat a bit longer before we head off.

[jakel]

I'm easy don't have work till monday arv :)

[pt_y2k]

Cant wait now...:) went to put in my 86 struts and shit and have 2 left hand calipers...fml!! so we'l be riding stock height,ah well..:)

[bigm]

brett, i would but if i come ill already have someone with me

sorry man

[haveaparty]

Haha all good man. Can't come anyway. Got some dinner thing to go to lol

[4agtezza]

Tonight :)

[70XIN]

Can someone PM me the details? If my girlfriend lets me out of my dungeon, i will come :)

[odessy]

Just get her to come, tell her your taking her up to a romantic look out up the mountain.

[jakel]

I'm out :( Bent axle from matsuri, hit the gutter on short track and just thought the noise was these stupid cheap ass tyres as thats what it sounded like then pulled off the rhr drum and could see the axle wobbleing then took axle out and the noise stopped, will take the axle out completely at work and see how bad it is but will need a new one if anyone has one lieing around :) Otherwise ill still be there on the motorbike

[marvis]

I got an ADM one here.

I'll be here in my accord. It's fast and has epic good tires.

[jakel]

How much do you want? already put it back together, haha. will need to get a new axle seal first anyway might just pick it up from you another time.

[pt_y2k]

Possibly out too, front wheel bearing is bout too collapse, dunno whether to chance it or not...:|

[Beefy_Heafy]

Hey guys. Ima be there! Might be a tad late due to having to drive from tbar.

[plohl]

get keen!

[timbo]

was there, piked it when all the lightning started...

[70XIN]

fog was ghey - but the whole cruise was so much fun. thanks to everyone :)

[4agtezza]

Good turn out guys.

I made it home no drama's with the 'modified' oil cap, it worked well haha!! Cheers for everyones help in sorting that situation. Definately a first for me!!
The storm was epic..

[4agtezza]

fog was ghey - but the whole cruise was so much fun. thanks to everyone :)

Was good following you up Seamus, your rig is a weapon...and loud haha

[jakel]

Just got home, started to hail a tiny bit on the way which sucked even more on the bike apart from getting wet was pretty much just looking at the reflectors on the road couldn't see a thing haha. Surprisingly was pretty much dry when I took off all my riding crap, plohl spun out and don't think he could get it started again so not sure what happened there?

[plohl]

haha, yeah... Ended up starting again.

Thanks everyone for coming out - was a good turn out with some mad weather. The lightning was awesome

[jakel]

Ah good to hear you got it going again.

[Robo86]

Dope run!

[Beefy_Heafy]

bummer ppls all disappeared with rain. It subsided quickly. had a great time after that

[marvis]

^ this. Epic time was had after everyone bailed.

Should have stayed Robo/nick/Mereki and Seamus.

Meg has video of Robo/Seamus with the lightning, look looks like day!

[Robo86]

we stayed at samford for a bit! was sick. rain win

[4DRFRK]

Should be at the next one pending aquisition of seats

[haveaparty]

cant wait til i hav a car adequit enough to come along to these

[plohl]

Who's keen for this sunday? Forgot it was the last one of the month.

[jakel]

I will be there.

[haveaparty]

Yes. But hav no car ;(

[70XIN]

Yes

[plohl]

awesome.

[pt_y2k]

Im defo coming this time...:)

[trikzlane]

probs wont make it, gearbox issues...... again!

[plohl]

^ that sucks man!

[dansomerville]

Keen on coming, depending on time. Have to work at 2.

[killabeez_1985]

Anyone going for a squirt today? My car is far from ready, But ive got a mate who is keen to come for a spin in his gtr. PM me plzkthx if your going for a drive.

[jakel]

Probably won't be there poped a tyre yesterday but have some new 13's on skidders will probably just use them will see.

[Beefy_Heafy]

fffffffuuuuuu, got work and shit.

[pt_y2k]

Probably won't be there poped a tyre yesterday but have some new 13's on skidders will probably just use them will see.Have 4 superlite 15's in the boot if your stuck dude!! Im probally out again...fml!!

[jakel]

Will see how these go, might be alright not much thinner than what I normally run haha.

[timbo]

Fuck, the car is at the mechanics getting an alignment... FAIL. Might bring the Matiz!

[jakel]

WA shouldn't take long or did you drop it off?

[timbo]

Ran out of thread on the rack ends. But I don't think he realised I have adjustable tie rods... Wait until tomorrow when I go over there. It is worth the wait though, this guy is genius.

[jakel]

How so? haha Only a wheel alignment?

[timbo]

Former pit crew bloke from the 80's. Was tuning a Mk1 Escort when I was in there the other day!

[jakel]

Cool, well im out in my car just got defected haha. Only minor but if I wanted to keep it registered would have to take it to transport and get them to have a look over it, but just going to deregister it and start ripping out the engine and rest of the car.

[plohl]

balls - so much happening.

see whoever makes it there!

[plohl]

solo run haha. Had yoko ao48's on - soooo much grip.

[jakel]

Sucks! sorry I couldn't make it, might be buying peckys soarer though not sure need something that can tow aswell, haha.

[Beefy_Heafy]

solo run! so gay man. i was hating that i missed it all night at work :(

[Jacobxxx]

You want to buy the soarer. This week. Do it.

Just put soarer plates on t18 to drive to track LOL

[plohl]

As the last sunday of this month is Christmas day, did everyone want to meet up on the 18th for the last run of the year?

[Nicko]

As the last sunday of this month is Christmas day, did everyone want to meet up on the 18th for the last run of the year?

^^^ Obviously never seen the police presence on the roads at xmas before...

[plohl]

I was a little concerned about it. Those who don't want to come won't and who ever does will. Or it'll be another solo run haha

[timbo]

Yeah, I should really... As long as it's not raining.

[odessy]

Make shift oil cap (gatorade lid) from 2 runs ago.
23300

[plohl]

Come on people! get keen.

^was wondering what happened to that picture!

[4agtezza]

Haha the Gatorate lid worked a treat!
Got me home, then aquired (stole) a cap of the misses's old ae92 :P
The 18th sounds good man, spewin I missed the last one due to night shift.

[4agtezza]

Anyone keen for tonight??

[plohl]

yeah, i am sort of keen still.

[plohl]

yeah, probably going to sit this one out

have a good run whoever ends up going

[pt_y2k]

Anyone up for this next weekend?

[plohl]

my car is still in bits :(

[pt_y2k]

:( the one time mine isnt..:P

[plohl]

Soooooo anyone keen for the one on the 25th? or 1st April?

[haveaparty]

Yeah I would be. Got a car that is slightly worthy of bringing haha

[jakel]

Sure it will get up the hills? haha

[haveaparty]

Hahaha. Yeah should do. Hopefully. Wat I'm not sure about is it making it there and home haha

[pt_y2k]

Not missing this one!! Have the van almost finished too..:)

[jakel]

Anyone want to pick me up? haha.

[plohl]

let's hope so :)

[haveaparty]

I'll have a spare seat most proly Jake. Would be good havin a passenger. Help me push the wags home haha

[jakel]

Haha sweet! I only live like 15 minutes from the meet point.

[haveaparty]

mad

[dr1ft-pig]

keen for end of april :)

[jakel]

keen for end of april :)

Woa! that sounds interesting.
Went to go up there the other day to go for a swim and the road was closed, probably too much water there anyway haha. That was coming from Samford, couldn't even get as far as the T intersection.

[plohl]

anyone keen to catch up this weekend?

[haveaparty]

could be keen if i get the brakes in my wags

[jakel]

I'd bring the hiace, but no license anymore means it will be the 24th of october before I can :( And probably wait till of P's to get another car that is remotely modified at all :(

[plohl]

^balls.

I'll keep the thread posted if i head out.

[skidindish]

Im down. Where do you guys usually meet? And when? I'll be in my eightysix!!!

[plohl]

ill pm you when i am on my computer..... and isn't it eight six? :p

[skidindish]

lol, yeh I guess. Eighty six sounds cooler I recon :D Where do you guys go cruise??? Mt Nebo?

[plohl]

oops - i forgot to pm you. No skids happen in Brisbane on public roads. everyone is well behaved. try and keep all posts of illegal activity to a minimum please. Haha, it is a public forum after all.

[skidindish]

illegal activity? i never. Safe as a butcher with a sharp-ass knife on public roads, ofcorse :sunnies:

[plohl]

i am probably not going to head out tonight. cbf.

I'll pm you eddy when the next one is on.

[willeE7]

I'd be keen as on a cruise when I get my conversion done, shouldn't be too much longer now. Maybe a couple of weeks or so ;)

[4agtezza]

Tomorrow night.

Who's keen?

[skidindish]

I would be but im defected off the road :(

[plohl]

^balls.

I keen.

[4agtezza]

Sweet :)

Anyone else??

[plohl]

sssooooo turns out i am racing tomorrow. Can we push it back till 8:00 meet up time? Unsure how late ill get home.

[4agtezza]

Yeah man.. see you then!

[flamingheads]

I just remembered about this. I'm heading out now and might hopefully catch you guys along the way in an orange MX5.

[flamingheads]

On my way, third corner unintentionally slide the back reminding me my back tires were quite balding. Changed to some wheels with fresh tires, find out one has a leak. Change wheels back and it's 10pm. Sigh.

[plohl]

^ that sucks man - i didnt end up going out either. next time haha

[dr1ft-pig]

keen to head out finally

few little things and a tune and im good to go JULY eomm anyone???

[plohl]

So any one up for a run sunday night?

[85Kai]

Any Brisbanians up for a cruise while the weather is good? I don't know or care where we go but I figure an afternoon cruise with a stop off for a bite to eat and a few snaps would be good. Or maybe a trip to the skidpan?

[timbo]

I was going to organise a drive a while back, however it never eventuated. Originally I had thought that we meet at The Gap, head up Mt Nebo then Mt Glorious and over to Fernvale (pie shop).

[jakel]

That sounds alright, ill come for a drive in the cruiser if I haven't put rego on the new T18 yet, haha.

I used to do glorious from Samford way, out through to Somerset Dam is a good drive, then back home from the highway.

[plohl]

Im keen also, just been pretty busy. Would be cool to catch up with everyone again at some point

[dansomerville]

Keen for mid week catch up.

[85Kai]

Yeah, that sounds good. We'll have to make it happen. Saturday night I drove out to Willowbank and the weather was perfect for the drive. I'm so keen to do more driving now.

Everybody pick a day they're free to cruise. Through the week is fine, too.

Timbo, I like your plan. That sounds like a really good day cruise. Mmmmmmmmm...pies.

Maybe we can squeeze a mid week evening cruise in this month. Anytime this week is good.

[jakel]

Wish I had some money to rego this new T18 haha. I would come in the cruiser but not much point really haha.

[dansomerville]

Haha I've only got the forester.

[jakel]

Haha, still wouldn't want to be behind my diesel landcruiser though although would be right at the back but if there was one on the weekend would be alright I reckon. I took my hiace up there one day went for a drive haha.

[dansomerville]

We should do an evening meet with dinner somewhere by the end of the month?

[haveaparty]

The dinner thing has been mentioned before. It could work. Would be hard to choose a place tho. Cause a lot of ppl say they will come and majority don't. A decent meeting point that won't attract cops an a BBQ would be the way to go.

[dansomerville]

Yeah bbq would be awesome, I was thinking just a meet up and Grill'd or something.

As long as it's low key I don't think we would attract cops. We all seem intelligent enough to not do dumb shit in public view and I don't think the numbers that would actually come would be massive enough to attract to much attention. I'm not suggesting a 'Downshift' meet, just a chance to catch up and meet new people.

[haveaparty]

Yeah sounds good. Ill be keen once my car is on the road. And I think that's the main thing that detures ppl from coming, is that there ae/Ke isn't on the road. And my daily is a dirty old commodore lol

[plohl]

I would be keen to catch up for some food and that

[jakel]

If someone has a BBQ I'll come in the cruiser and could setup with a couple of 12V lights (I have one small one) up the top... I also have a folding table if people are interested in something like that?

I can probably bring a gas bottle just the BBQ is too big to bring, haha.

[85Kai]

Hey guys,

We can head to a few good restaurants in Sunnybank any night of the week (well Mondays and Tuesdays aren't so good for me). The food is good and the prices are cheap. Then we can go for a bit of a cruise around afterwards or something.

From mid December we can have a BBQ at my place. There's plenty of room and my wife will be out of the country for a month so if we get too fucked it won't matter. I live in the Bayside of Brisbane so there are some nice spots for a drive and fish 'n' chips.

If everyone is keen then let's catch up for a quick cruise and something to eat around Sunnybank next Wednesday night. So Brett, no dirty Commodores allowed, unless it's really old. hahaha. I'm sure one of us can pick you up.

[jakel]

EOMM is typically on the last Sunday of the month? haha. I don't really have a car to cruse in anyway unless I keep this other T18 which I don't think I will.

[dansomerville]

Well lets do it, does it really matter if it's mid week or a weekend? We need somewhere with a car park that's not bulk busy so we don't piss people off and with some surrounding food. Also what would be a better way of letting people know about it, seems to only be the same 4-5 people that reply to this thread when someone has an idea? Doesn't matter if your car's not going, just turn up in whatever, at the very least you'll get to meet some new people or put a face to a forum name.

[jakel]

I'm out if it's through the week, work.

[haveaparty]

Ill be keen one weekend and meet that doesn't involve a cruise. As I've only got the commodore. But always keen to meet new corolla enthusiasts and chat about cars and swap stories and photos.

[85Kai]

How does next Wednesday evening sound? Meet up, grab a bite to eat, talk shit...
For those who can't make it through the week, how does next Sunday afternoon sound? Meet up, grab a bite to eat, talk shit...

[haveaparty]

A weekend will work best for me. Someone needs to make a thread about it. With meeting location, dates and times ect. And if there is enough interest then go along with it.

[briigo82]

Im keen, Astro Boy should make a thread :P

[85Kai]

Thanks for the nomination Josh. :worried: hahaha. OK, I'll start a thread and organise something for next week. At this stage it'll be on Wednesday evening, we'll also do a better planned one on a Sunday soon.

Another project I've been meaning to kick off for a while is having 'workshop style' meetings here. I'm sure there are some really handy guys who are very talented here and there are others, like myself, who are not. A great way to make friends, be productive and share knowledge would be to have workshop meets.

For example: Someone is a very good welder. There is some welding to be done on a car. a group of guys who are keen meet up to help work on the car and learn how to weld at the same time. The same could be done for panel beating, painting, suspension work, mechanical work, anything really.

It might be a bit left field for some but I'd like to see who is keen for this sort of thing because in my opinion it's better than just sitting around talking shit.

For those professionals who cringe at the idea of giving away their secrets, I say don't worry. Think of how long it took you to learn your trade. A few days here and there of sharing knowledge, skills and having fun won't leave you without work. It may even have the opposite effect.

[haveaparty]

I like the sound of work shop meets. I can do most things on cars but always keen to learn more. Finding a place that has the room will be the hard part. Unless someone actually own a work shop we could use after hours/ on weekends.

[timbo]

Very good idea, keen for whatever whenever.

[briigo82]

Thanks for the nomination Josh. :worried: hahaha. OK, I'll start a thread and organise something for next week. At this stage it'll be on Wednesday evening, we'll also do a better planned one on a Sunday soon.

Another project I've been meaning to kick off for a while is having 'workshop style' meetings here. I'm sure there are some really handy guys who are very talented here and there are others, like myself, who are not. A great way to make friends, be productive and share knowledge would be to have workshop meets.

For example: Someone is a very good welder. There is some welding to be done on a car. a group of guys who are keen meet up to help work on the car and learn how to weld at the same time. The same could be done for panel beating, painting, suspension work, mechanical work, anything really.

It might be a bit left field for some but I'd like to see who is keen for this sort of thing because in my opinion it's better than just sitting around talking shit.

For those professionals who cringe at the idea of giving away their secrets, I say don't worry. Think of how long it took you to learn your trade. A few days here and there of sharing knowledge, skills and having fun won't leave you without work. It may even have the opposite effect.

No worries Matt! ^This is a good idea. Im always keen to learn new skills.

[killabeez_1985]

The problem is , its always the guys who know nothing who want to go to these things and be spoon fed. The guys who have the skills are not so interested in working on cars for free.

[jakel]

I don't mind helping someone out if they need it, but between working on cars all night at work, working my T18, doing stuff to the cruiser I don't really have much time or motivation/too tired to help people out, but when I can I do and if there was something like this I would like to I would even take a break from working on the T18 to do it, hey, haha.

But seriously I would like some sort of workshop meet if someone has one or somewhere with enough room to do stuff.

[85Kai]

Alright guys, two things. Firstly, we just need to nominate a place to meet for a catch up next week. I was thinking somewhere fairly central, maybe around Stone's Corner or Greenslopes, perhaps Mt Gravatt Lookout or something like that. Some input would be great.

Secondly, regarding the BHBO Meets (Brisbane Help a Brother Out Meets), I completely understand some of your concerns about some unskilled people just leeching and some skilled people not wanting to work for free and there's always that issue but I'll use Jake as a perfect example here. Jake, you're skilled, you've got a project but you haven't got a lot of time. You're one of the guys I want to see put his hand up and say, "Hey, I'm doing bla bla bla to my T18 this weekend, I could do with a hand. Who is interested in coming to help and and perhaps learning something?". I'd be glad to help out. I don't expect a classroom lesson but I'm sure through a bit of hands on assistance I'll pick up a few tips.

Another example would be I want to adjust my handbrake cable on my car. I've never done it on a disc braked rear end before. I put out the call for anyone who knows what they're doing and is willing to give me a hand. There might be one or two other guys who would like to adjust their handbrakes as well so we all pile over to my place, work on the cars, drink a few cans of chu-hi, have a good time and learn something new.

It could extend past mechanical stuff, too. Maybe someone needs their undercoat blocked back in preparation for paint, 3 or 4 of us pick up some wet and dry and get to work. Or maybe a few guys on here want to learn some stuff about how to take better photos so we organise a photography day. Or perhaps someone isn't sure on the testing procedure for their M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine and would like to have a run through before using it...

Personally, I can't see us having access to a workshop due to insurance issues etc but I'm sure there are some guys here who have decent garages. I'm hoping to get a man cave built sometime next year for my projects.

Let's get some more feedback guys and then let's get into it.

[jakel]

Yeah never really thought about asking if people wanted to come round and help out with my car, haha. Not much big stuff left really only alot of littl tedious things, only big stuff is wiring which I cannot do and bend up some brake lines, haha. or if anyone wants to watch me belt my guards out, haha. But I understand what you mean I actually don't mind working on my car by myself (don't mean to sound kind of selfish in a way, haha) I just enjoy it the only real time I get left alone inbetween work but I could probably get used to an extra set of hands now and then.

But I am more than happy to come and help anyone out with something here and there I have plenty of tools I can bring easily and stuff, so if anyone needs a hand don't hesitate to ask.

[haveaparty]

Sounds like a good idea man. Keen on it for sure. And if ppl are worried about doing shit for free they need not to come. Is that what helping a brother out is all about? Doing it for free or maybe a few beers? Unless it something like building an exhaust system and is costing the person helping out. But sounds like a good idea.

[marvis]

No driving?

Meets are cool but usually draw unwanted attention, those locations would be in busyish area?

[dansomerville]

Alright guys, two things. Firstly, we just need to nominate a place to meet for a catch up next week. I was thinking somewhere fairly central, maybe around Stone's Corner or Greenslopes, perhaps Mt Gravatt Lookout or something like that. Some input would be great.

Secondly, regarding the BHBO Meets (Brisbane Help a Brother Out Meets), I completely understand some of your concerns about some unskilled people just leeching and some skilled people not wanting to work for free and there's always that issue but I'll use Jake as a perfect example here. Jake, you're skilled, you've got a project but you haven't got a lot of time. You're one of the guys I want to see put his hand up and say, "Hey, I'm doing bla bla bla to my T18 this weekend, I could do with a hand. Who is interested in coming to help and and perhaps learning something?". I'd be glad to help out. I don't expect a classroom lesson but I'm sure through a bit of hands on assistance I'll pick up a few tips.

Another example would be I want to adjust my handbrake cable on my car. I've never done it on a disc braked rear end before. I put out the call for anyone who knows what they're doing and is willing to give me a hand. There might be one or two other guys who would like to adjust their handbrakes as well so we all pile over to my place, work on the cars, drink a few cans of chu-hi, have a good time and learn something new.

It could extend past mechanical stuff, too. Maybe someone needs their undercoat blocked back in preparation for paint, 3 or 4 of us pick up some wet and dry and get to work. Or maybe a few guys on here want to learn some stuff about how to take better photos so we organise a photography day. Or perhaps someone isn't sure on the testing procedure for their M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine and would like to have a run through before using it...

Personally, I can't see us having access to a workshop due to insurance issues etc but I'm sure there are some guys here who have decent garages. I'm hoping to get a man cave built sometime next year for my projects.

Let's get some more feedback guys and then let's get into it.

I think it's a rad idea as long as people come with the right frame of mind, not to expect more skilled people to fix their shit. Sure if you have a problem ask for help and take it when it's offered but don't expect that by turning up your going to have everyone at your feet begging to help out. And hopefully meeting up and getting to know new people will help promote new mates and in turn increase the willingness for people to lend a hand or share a few secrets here and there.

I will help out with claymore instructions if someone is willing to remove my dynamat, ahahaha. Like Marvis said it will attract attention but there is a few car parks around that aren't really busy in the evening, as long as we're not dicks I think it should be right. And if people are keen they could always organise a drive afterwards.

[85Kai]

You're exactly right, Brett. Those who are more interested in cashing in than a bit of non-sexual man bonding need not apply. And those who just want people to fix their shit for them while they just stand back will quickly have a deep understanding of isolation. As Dan said, it's all about coming with the right frame of mind. I think this is a good chance to socialise with people who share the same passion, build some great friendships, pick up some new skills and get progress going on more builds so more of us can cruise. I think we're ready to start a dedicated thread. All hail the birth of BHBO Meets!

Check the link here: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/74747-Official-BHBO-Meets?p=904339#post904339

Jake, if you haven't belted your guards out yet then I'm keen to come over. If you're keen can you please list it on the thread link above so we get get some action started?

Marv, we will be driving, oh yes! We will be driving. The only area I know that has carparks constantly busy is Sunnybank. There are a few places we can meet, eat and then drive to. We can get something going next week if people are keen.

Dan, I knew I could count on you to prevent people from blowing themselves up or eating the contents of the Claymore. Are you living off base yet? Bring your car over and we'll get your dynamat off. My friend did tell me a good way of doing it but the weather is quite hot. Stilll, I've done my time scraping that shit off, I'll do it again.

[dansomerville]

So is anyone keen to catch up after work this week? If none is keen for a meet during the week, we should meet up early, get some food and all head out to short track as a group on Friday night?

[85Kai]

Yeah man, let's meet up this week. Friday isn't looking that good at re moment. How about Thursday evening? By then I'll need a bit of fun, this week has been a shocker so far.
Just give me the when and where and I'm there.

[luke20]

I'm keen for short track. I finish work at 4. So after that I'm free. Keen to meet some new people :)

[marvis]

I live like 10 mins from there.

I'll be keen for a run next week, Got to sus a few things on on car.

[dansomerville]

Haha have a farewell at work in Friday night won't make short track, annoyed.

Keen to do something next week though.

Matt do you want to catch up tomorrow night for dinner or something?

[85Kai]

Let's aim for short track next Friday night. Sounds like a few people will be able to make it so it should be good times.

Cool Dan, let's catch up tonight. Any ideas on where and when? We could go to a pizza shop, get some asian food, even grab some subway. I'm still trying to think of a decent place to go where a few people can catch up. Any ideas anyone?

[Robo86]

will come for a run in the nissan at the next oneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[85Kai]

Meeting at Sunnybank tonight at 6:30pm for a bite to eat if anyone is keen. Sorry for the late notice. Here's the address:

McCullough St 370
Macgregor‎ Queensland‎ 4109

We'll meet in the carpark where Ultratune is.

[jakel]

I'm keen for a long drive or something over the weekend, just got my new bike registered.

[85Kai]

Sorry for the very short notice for catching up with people the other night. The food was good and the drive was even better. Dan's car goes hard and his engine sounds sweeeet.

Now for a bit better organised meeting...

When: Friday night, December 14th. Gates open at 5pm, drift sessions start from 6pm.
Where: Queensland Raceway
What: Friday night drift and skid pan session
Why: Because whether you're coming to watch or to play it will be great to meet people and have some good or skiddy fun without worrying about anything.
What to bring: Yourself, a friend if you choose, a car if you want to slide, a camera perhaps, a jovial attitude.

Check the website for details:

http://www.qldraceways.com.au/friday-night-drift

Licence app link:

http://www.qldraceways.com.au/files/00-5B0-3%20AASA_Licence_Application_5.pdf

I think I'll take the car out for a spin if all goes well.

[jakel]

I would go to watch if I didn't have work, haha.

[haveaparty]

Ill be there in the 31 taking it for its first slide.

[85Kai]

Good stuff Brett. It should be fun!

[filfrederick]

I miss my ke already, i think i am going to regret selling it.