Sommerset Dam Via Kilcoy 25th Oct [Archive] - Brisbane Commodore Car Club Forums

Ben

05-10-2009, 12:58 PM

This cruise was posted by richard aka Bigafoot on the old forums..... im looking forward to this event, and hope alot of you can make it

CRUISE AND B.B.Q

DATE 25TH OCTOBER 2009

WHERE TO – Sommerset Dam Via Kilcoy

DEPARTURE POINT - BP Burpengary – Northbound, Bruce highway (before the Caboolture Turnoff)

DEPARTURE TIME - 9AM

Route overview (rough outline at this stage) –

Depart the BP and head Noth on the Bruce Hwy and take Daguilar Highway exit. Follow this out to Kilcoy then turn left onto Esk Kilcoy Road and follow the signs... to Sommerset (basically follow the road til you hit the water)

There are BBQ out there and room to have a kick of footy or cricket plenty of room for kids to run around etc.

This is an unofficial cruise with a anticipated bunch of nice people with common interests just havin a fun day out!!!!

This should be a good day out....

CalaisRider

05-10-2009, 04:44 PM

:)

I'll be there. May even bring some fishin gear.

les

05-10-2009, 10:35 PM

might have to work, but i'll let you know

Ben

13-10-2009, 02:03 PM

can we get anymore interest for this event... will be a top cruise

hel61

13-10-2009, 07:55 PM

cant make this will be away this weekend

Angel Sammi

13-10-2009, 08:56 PM

i will be a tad hung over from my engagement party the night before.. so i wont be able to make it...

fx160

14-10-2009, 06:05 AM

i'm still thinking of bringing the jet ski out there

kev

bigafoot

17-10-2009, 06:49 AM

Ok heres the plan for the cruise meet up at Caboolture BP I will be near where the trucks park area of the carpark. For here we will head north alongthe highway til we reach the Daguilar hwy exit. we will head out along this road all the way to kilcoy. At kilcoy we will stop to regather the group (dependant on the size). THe place i am proposing is just on the entry to Kilcoy there is a park on the left that we can stop and wait. from here we follow the highway through Kilcoy it makes a sharp left turn the a right turn. from here follow the highway out til you reach the esk kilcoy turn. Turn left here and then follow it out til you reach the entry to the dam.

The area that Ihad in mind in round to the right of the main "spit" area. This will allow for plenty of room for kids to run around and for a kick of the footy or cricket what ever you want to do. There are bbq's there table etc. if you plant on bbq'ing remember to bring your own food cooking utensils lighters etc. etc.

This is shaping up to be a good day and I am looking forward to meeting alot more of you all.

Please also remember this is a cruise not a race. I for one don't want to see any dangerous driving or speeding on this cruise. All speed limits, including roadworks are to be adhered to at all times. I am sure am i not alone with this.

Lastly lets get out there and enjoy the day, it will be a good day.

Ben

17-10-2009, 08:28 AM

im looking forward to it. Im hoping my new camera lens will have arrived by then too. :)

PROPSI

18-10-2009, 08:34 PM

i am also going for a run and a salad sandwich

so how mant BCCC people are actually going for the run??
Ben
FX
Pete

:D:D:D

Ben

18-10-2009, 08:37 PM

yeah, im def keen....

VP Pursuit

18-10-2009, 09:22 PM

I'm a maybe at this stage will know by Thursday....Are they gas BBQ's there or wood?

bigafoot

18-10-2009, 10:18 PM

they are wood bbq. however last time i was there there was limited wood. so it may be an idea to take some with you as well.

CalaisRider

19-10-2009, 07:04 AM

they are wood bbq. however last time i was there there was limited wood. so it may be an idea to take some with you as well.

:)
I can bring some wood, Axe and fire starters if you want?

VP Pursuit

19-10-2009, 08:23 AM

If I come I'll bring the Gas BBQ incase of TOTAL FIRE BAN. :)

Cause they are getting pretty regular at the moment.

drunk_kev

19-10-2009, 11:35 AM

i'm sorry fellas but i won't be able to make it as i'll be very hung over from my engagment party the night before

EQUIPE-T

19-10-2009, 11:37 AM

i might be able to make it depending on car situation

bigafoot

19-10-2009, 03:25 PM

:)
I can bring some wood, Axe and fire starters if you want?

If I come I'll bring the Gas BBQ incase of TOTAL FIRE BAN. :)

Cause they are getting pretty regular at the moment.

Might be an idea guys. Give a few options for everyone. That would be fantastic. thanks

CalaisRider

20-10-2009, 06:33 AM

Weather outlook for Sommerset is looking good for Sunday. Better take some Slip, Slop, Slap.

Somerset Dam One Week Forecast:

Sunday Temp - Max 33 Min 15 ;;; Wind - NNW

Sunrise: 5:10 Sunset: 17:59 Day Length: 12:49

Ben

20-10-2009, 11:07 PM

ill try be out of work by 8. home by 8:40. Showered and at the BP by 9 :)

bigafoot

21-10-2009, 04:51 PM

ill try be out of work by 8. home by 8:40. Showered and at the BP by 9 :)

let us know if your coming and running late. Im sure we can waitfor you if your definately coming. call or txt me u hve my number.

Ben

21-10-2009, 06:05 PM

def comin, i can promise that. pm me ur number again.

VP Pursuit

21-10-2009, 08:30 PM

As advised before, I may not have been avil for this one. It looks like a good mate of mine needs me to drive some of his clients to SuperGP on Sat and Sun and pick them up afterwards....

I'll see how Im going for time and might come for a quick run back up the highway for an hour or so.

Ben

22-10-2009, 04:12 PM

will have a spare backseat if anyone wants a lift and can get up my way.

bigafoot

22-10-2009, 04:40 PM

forgot to add that we will be taking our UHF so if you have one then bring it along.

Should be a good a day....

CalaisRider

22-10-2009, 05:20 PM

forgot to add that we will be taking our UHF so if you have one then bring it along.

Should be a good a day....

Yeh the radios are important.

I would offer a lift to anyone, but you would need to get to the meeting point, and be aware thet I will be returning home southward via the scenic route of Mt Glorious and Mt Nebo, so getiing you home could be a problem.

BrAdAsS

22-10-2009, 07:52 PM

+1
And I got 395 reasons why no pos yoke on no pos tailshaft is gonna stop me this time.

CalaisRider

24-10-2009, 03:43 PM

+1
And I got 395 reasons why no pos yoke on no pos tailshaft is gonna stop me this time.

:confused:

Fawwk too cryptic for this old fart. Are you coming or not Brad?

bigafoot

24-10-2009, 04:45 PM

:confused:

Fawwk too cryptic for this old fart. Are you coming or not Brad?

i guessing its a no .... but hey its a bit cryptic for me as well ...

BrAdAsS

24-10-2009, 04:51 PM

I will be coming.
For those that need decryption lol, It cost 395 to fix the stupid tailshaft yoke thats welded into the end of the tailshaft...

keith reed

24-10-2009, 05:27 PM

we hope to meet you all there. we will be coming from the other direction. our first port of call is the fernvale markets. i hope to pick up an engineers vise

bigafoot

24-10-2009, 06:39 PM

I will be coming.
For those that need decryption lol, It cost 395 to fix the stupid tailshaft yoke thats welded into the end of the tailshaft...

well dont i feel silly :(

will see you there ....

For those who dont know me I drive a black VX SS. will see you at caboolture BP in the morning. will be aiming for about 8:30 ish for a 9 ish departure.

bigafoot

24-10-2009, 06:40 PM

we hope to meet you all there. we will be coming from the other direction. our first port of call is the fernvale markets. i hope to pick up an engineers vise

Just remember that the area I hav e in mind in round to the right when you drive in the "main spit" entry. it kinda away from the main area which will allow for us to hopefully have the area to ourselves.

Ben

24-10-2009, 06:53 PM

i should be there close to 9, i have ur number richard, and ill let u know if im running late....

fx160

24-10-2009, 07:17 PM

CalaisRider

25-10-2009, 07:01 AM

will try and get to the caboolture BP by 8.30
unfortunatly i will not be bringing the jetski now :mad: was realy looking forward to it but didn't get it finished (i have been repainting the hull), it's very close, one more day and it would be ready to go
the youngens will be coming and we will bring our togs so if the water is not to cold we will still go for a swim

kev

Ahh Kev, not to worry, there will be a next time for the Jetski. Great to see your still coming along.

It's a cloudless morning shaping up nicely, and will be a great run and fun day. Hell, I may even get in the water too - what a sight lol.

I can't find my camera charger, so someone better tak plenty of photos.

Two hours to go and counting down...

Ben

25-10-2009, 04:13 PM

was a nice cruise out there, was good to just relax at the dam and share some story's.
Had a blast driving home with Calaisrider, QCK57 and Bradass.... Loved the mountain driving, although i lost break pressure by the bottom, i think i cooked my fluid, the breaks soon came back. Ill upload pics over the next day or 2, need to lay down and rest now.

CalaisRider

25-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Yeh riding the brakes or late braking in an auto causes grief on long downhill twisty runs. I still remember Mrs Wombat burning the begeesus (smoke and all) off her brakes coming down from Tamborine along the Henri Roberts Drive heading toward Narang - and we were going real slow at the time. No damage done, once cooled by a short drive not using the brakes and all was ok.

I generally have mine locked in 2nd or 3rd gear so the engine compression helps releive the strain on the brakes, but then again I do have QFM Track Pads, DBA Slotted rotors and Castrol Racing Brake fluid to help (and the car does handle very well now so brake application is minimal).

That run from Somerset, through Mt Glorious and down to Samford has some great diversity and lovely rainforrest scenery and interesting roads. Great lookouts and places to stop off for a coffee/scone and take in the ambience of the place too. I loved it today when I started to hear the Bell Birds tweeting half way up to the summit at Mt Glorious. Nature oh so close to Brisbane, how good is that.

Fabulous day in all and superb company of folk along. Life is grand - live it to the max as though there is no tomorrow and you can't go wrong; "home-bound" is for Nerds, Couch Potatos and Wanna Be's. A big thanks to the organisers of today.

I'm feeling very serene, mellow and relaxed that I have had another enjoyable day with the BCCC folk who do actually get out and about on events and cruises.

:)

fx160

25-10-2009, 05:03 PM

I had fun as well as the kids
was good to meet and chat with all that were there
the run around the dam was a bit slow on the way there for my liking , but i sorted that on the way home fuel economy went down a bit after leaving the dam , some nice long sweepers i passed a ute that was waiting for his mate
and then he tryed to catch back up
i didn't let him get closer than about a kilometer , it was fun just keeping an eye on the mirors and adjusting the speed acordingly

kev

CalaisRider

25-10-2009, 05:05 PM

mackervl

25-10-2009, 05:19 PM

sorry we didn't make it to the dam.stopped at kilcoy bakery to get some tucker got a phone call to go back to work.heaps of dramas. next time alan

BrAdAsS

25-10-2009, 05:19 PM

I also had a good day, nice to meet some of you guys, and to see the dam! thanks to everyone who made it what it was. I loved that rainforest bit through the twisties on the way home ey :P

Here are some pics I have resized, I tell you what, a camera/video person is a must when in the car.. lol... Im awaiting a clip to upload to youtube.. Then I will post the link here...

You weren't the only one Ben lol, after that slow car my pedal went a bit spongy too....thats with my slotted dba4000's and ebc greenstuff with normal Castrol super response fluid...
Do you use those QFM pads Pete?

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BrAdAsS

25-10-2009, 05:24 PM

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Ben

25-10-2009, 05:32 PM

i got 120 pics. lol, cant be stuffed minimizing them tonight and uploading them, ill do it tomorrow after work... But they came out tops...

BrAdAsS

25-10-2009, 05:51 PM

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:D Here is the link to a short Youtube video.. :D
CLICK HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIiXE9rVX8Y)

BrAdAsS

25-10-2009, 06:03 PM

120 hahahaha you done well! I got about half that...

I got a video clip of that ferrari that revved up as it went passed too lol

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CalaisRider

25-10-2009, 06:18 PM

:)

Yeh Brad, I use QFM A1RM - the buggers are almost indestructable from my experience. I was always changing pads because of the motorsport work until I found them through our sponsor gslrallysport.

On today's run I had no probs at all and I confidently know that if I was pushing hard, the same result would be the case...

http://www.brisbanecommodore.com/bccc/showthread.php?t=235

The beauty of em is that they perform really nicely when cold, but they get better as they get hotter. They are rated to 800 degrees celcius - fawwk thats seriously high temp and way beyond what basic Brake Fluids can handle - hence I use Castrol Synthetic Racing Fluid exclusively.. Some may argue the fluid issue but I am just conveying my experience, and I wouldn't change from the Castrol Product for love nor money.

:)

BrAdAsS

25-10-2009, 06:58 PM

PROPSI

25-10-2009, 07:10 PM

good day, great weather and wonderful company.

And best of all i got an opportunity to teach an XR8 cruise what the commodores can do north lakes.:p

Oh Pete u would have loved it.

I am planning a cruise to Noosa, with a cheap lunch "looking at about $18 p/p" on the beach through a restaurant i do business with, very soon, stay tuned.

cheers
Paul

CalaisRider

26-10-2009, 06:50 AM

Yeah Pete, I've gotten a quote from them for front/rear and fluid, but I didn't get around to it at the time as the ebc still have a little bit left in them yet.... But those A1RM are my next pad choice... Will be nice to see the difference!

Here is the youtube link to those exotic cars driving passed
click-here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_opTYd3FI0)

Great video Brad, those cars just oozze CLASS eh. Very niiiice.:)

This sounds like a great event/day Paul. I'll certainly be in for it. I can't recall doing a coastal sights Noosa run with BCCC previously. Done a heap of em on my own though.

I am planning a cruise to Noosa, with a cheap lunch "looking at about $18 p/p" on the beach through a restaurant i do business with, very soon, stay tuned.

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