Adelaide: Monthly Coffee and Drive Meet - Discussion Thread

[3R Technik]

New gearbox !?!?........

We were trying to make it out but fell short on time for the cruise.perfect weather for it.

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[Jakeys]

Shocking, at least vwwatercooled events have some coordination about them.
Some photos would be nice for those that didn't make it out.

This is down to organisers. As mentioned, one of two didn't even turn up. EuroSA is a great club but as one of the many small Facebook clubs now, it is not quite as well managed as a forum based club like this one. The whole Facebook club thing is a lot more casual generally. Although some like Slow Life are very well organised despite being Facebook based. Despite that though, we made it work and other than a bit of disorganisation on the cruise, the start and end point stuff was flawless.

No more 'JAKEYS'? Those distinctive plates were the only reason I realised you worked at the same place as me. And thanks again for the VCDS tweaks - everything is working like it should.

No, I loved them on my old Verada, but I think the R36 wants to fly under the radar a little more and look a bit less out there. The plates attracted too much attention. Euro plates also suit it a ton better since they were designed for the car.



(Don't mind the loose parking sensor in the grille. They've been detached since I need easy access back in there to finish off the DRL install at some point. Those are a bitch to get out so I just left them not clipped in.)

[AdamD]

This is down to organisers. As mentioned, one of two didn't even turn up. EuroSA is a great club but as one of the many small Facebook clubs now, it is not quite as well managed as a forum based club like this one. The whole Facebook club thing is a lot more casual generally. Although some like Slow Life are very well organised despite being Facebook based. Despite that though, we made it work and other than a bit of disorganisation on the cruise, the start and end point stuff was flawless.

The main guy who "runs" EuroSA (I use the term loosely) now drives a Subaru and always seems to have an excuse for not turning up for events. There are also a number of members that tend to use the "I've got a hangover" line on Sunday mornings, so most of their meets tend to be of the cliquey 10pm variety. I think a bunch of guys headed to one of the members' places in the hills after Hahndorf.

To be honest all it takes is one or two people who think ahead to make a cruise well-organised and enjoyable, but that didn't really happen here. Still, there were a great group of people that did make it out (plenty of the regulars that we see at VWW cruises too, like Jake, Scotty, Jonasz and Kim), and that makes any meet a success IMO.

I didn't take any photos Rhys, although Adelaide Exotic Car Spotting took a few photos of us leaving Burnside. A video of Kim taking off in the RS4 broke Facebook.

[Jakeys]

The main guy who "runs" EuroSA (I use the term loosely) now drives a Subaru and always seems to have an excuse for not turning up for events. There are also a number of members that tend to use the "I've got a hangover" line on Sunday mornings, so most of their meets tend to be of the cliquey 10pm variety. I think a bunch of guys headed to one of the members' places in the hills after Hahndorf.

To be honest all it takes is one or two people who think ahead to make a cruise well-organised and enjoyable, but that didn't really happen here. Still, there were a great group of people that did make it out (plenty of the regulars that we see at VWW cruises too, like Jake, Scotty, Jonasz and Kim), and that makes any meet a success IMO.

I didn't take any photos Rhys, although Adelaide Exotic Car Spotting took a few photos of us leaving Burnside. A video of Kim taking off in the RS4 broke Facebook.

Who is Adelaide Exotic Car Spotting? Is he a member or? Cause he said he took them all but I didn't see him. They're decent shots though, and yeah the video of the RS4 has inspired me to want straight pipes for my exhaust! I dunno if his car drones a lot or what, but it sounds nuts when he gives it some.

Scotty took a really great front on shot of mine. I didn't think about shadows though!




EDIT: I edited it to fix up the light post shadow. It's also a little off centre now cause it's a cover photo.

[AdamD]

Who is Adelaide Exotic Car Spotting? Is he a member or? Cause he said he took them all but I didn't see him.

Not sure. Don't think he's a member of EuroSA but he often takes shots around Burnside himself so he probably lives locally.

[Jakeys]

Not sure. Don't think he's a member of EuroSA but he often takes shots around Burnside himself so he probably lives locally.

I'm sure he does but he seems to always be there with a camera without having prior knowledge of the meets. Does he just sit there Sundays waiting? And where was he! I saw a dude hanging around with phone taking pics but these look like they were taken by a properly decent full size cam.

[AdamD]

Does he just sit there Sundays waiting?

It's possible - he gets a *lot* of shots of exotics and meets.

I did see a couple of people walking around with a dSLR that I didn't recognise - but then I don't know many of the EuroSA guys by sight.

[AdamD]

Hey lads, EuroSA is organising another cruise for this Sunday, the "R U OK Charity Run".

The meet point is Beaumont Rd, off Greenhill Rd, at 9am, for a 10am depart. Here's the cruise route (to Victor Harbor via Strath; back direct or via this route):
https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/-...a=!4m2!4m1!3e0

Participants are encouraged to donate some amount to the R U OK charity on the day, and it's all been organised as an official fundraiser; the donations are tax deductible.

43 people are currently listed as going, but in true EuroSA style I would be surprised if more than 1/3 of that number actually get out of bed on Sunday morning and bother showing up. At any rate, I'll go along to the meet and may or may not cruise depending on the turnout etc. But it'd be good to see you all there!

[polski_ogurek]

Didn't realise this was coming down here to Victor, otherwise would have sorted to come to the final cruise point.

What was the turnout like?

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[tigger73]

I'm not sure how many went on the EuroSA cruise yesterday, however we have a cruise scheduled for next Sunday if anyone is keen for a drive.

Last time we headed out to Mannum so I'm open to suggestions either North or South.