NSW: VAG Cruise Saturday 30th August

**RobR32** · 28-08-2014, 11:00 AM

VAG Cruise Day to Berry | Saturday 30th August 2014

The meet up location:

Woronora: Google Maps
Departure Time: 8am Sharp

The Route:

LINK TO PROPOSED ROUTE

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Stops:
Before we reach Berry we will stop at a few locations which will allow you to get some photos and if there is a chance go to the toilet.

1st Stop: Stanwell Tops
2nd Stop: Mt Keira Rd (Maybe - I think the road is still closed)
3rd Stop: Albion Park
4th Stop: Robinson Pie Shop
5th Stop: Berry where we will have lunch

We are looking to be at Berry at around 12:00

Lunch:
Lunch will be at the Berry Hotel
http://www.berryhotel.com.au/

Parking:
We can park at the bowling club down the road and walk to the hotel.
http://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF...,0.022681&z=16

Look forward to seeing a lot of you there!

Requirements:
Roadworthy car in good order - tyres and brakes especially
Check oil & fluids BEFORE arrival - top up if required
FULL tank of petrol BEFORE arrival - the route used about 2/3 of a tank in the GTI with 9.xL/100Km on MFD. Don't expect to get 98RON easily anywhere down south.
Check Tyre pressure - GTIs with OEM wheels can usually run 36-37psi front, 35-36psi rear
Use the bathroom BEFORE we leave - there aren't too many opportunities to stop...

Recommended to bring:

Walkie-talkie aka CB/UHF radio (FULLY charged), preferrably with hands-free operation (not necessarily VOX). It is useful not only for chit chat, but warning others of road debris, finding people when they get lost and is useful during overtaking. Ideally 1W or more.
GPS (fully charged or with in-car charger) - "just in case".
"Sick bags" for passengers if any

"The Rules"

Minimum 2 sec gap for concertina effect. Please keep a sensible distance from the car in front - this varies depending on speed. Most cars don't stop on a dime doing 80+kph. Don't forget that the driver in front has just as much to lose as the driver behind! Conversely don't leave too long a gap (e.g. >5-10 seconds in twisty areas) - the car ahead does provide some clue as to what's coming up!
"Look ahead" to see what is coming up. This and the 2 second rule will save your ass when someone comes to a dead stop mid blind corner!
No crossing centre line at all. The oncoming lane is not to be used for wide entries to get a better apex!
Care with overtaking - use dedicated overtaking lanes where possible. Please ensure there is plenty of room for safety. Please exercise caution if the road surface happens to be loose. Please leave a decent gap to the car behind before merging back in. Be courteous! No one likes a gravel shower at 80+kph.
Be aware of your speed. It will be rare for cars to reach the limit in the twistier sections of the roads we are travelling. No one likes a speeding ticket...
Practice correct corner set up including braking & changing gears before corner - not during corner. Heavy braking mid corner is a recipe for hitting the wall, speaking of which...
Limit trail braking through the corner. Please wash off your speed before the corner NOT in it. This is especially important for the DOWNHILL tight turns/hairpins - you don't want to be ploughing into the next lane at full lock whacking into oncoming traffic because you carried too much speed.
Parking to be legal unless for photoshoot (for short duration).
Make sure your car is road worthy!!
It's strongly recommended you leave ESP on.
New GTG drivers - reread and follow all of the above. There are varying levels of experience within the group. Everyone wants to have a fun and safe day - so don't push your car too hard too early.
DON'T NECESSARILY FOLLOW WHAT THE CAR IN FRONT DOES BLINDLY. There may be many modified cars present, many which handle far better than stock cars in some circumstances. You might not know that the car up ahead is tricked up...

*Credit to Cameron for the above images.
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Attendees:
RobR32