FIRST 2015 RUN - SUNDAY 15 FEB - MURWILLUMBAH MINUS ANY MOTORWAY

FIRST 2015 RUN - SUNDAY 15 FEB - MURWILLUMBAH MINUS ANY MOTORWAY
 
As this will be our first Run of the New Year and also our first Run for a few months we decided to blow the cobwebs out and find a route that many if not all will not have travelled before. To make it more interesting we spent a lot of time on the recon and found that via some really twisty roads we could drive from one of our normal starting points to the town of Tyalgum via Murwillumbah without doing ANY motorway or dual carriageway main road driving at all.
 
The route the Run Manager has found is fully tarred, doesn't go anywhere near Beaudesert or other large towns (except a back way through Murwillumbah), and took us along a great stretch of roads on the spine of the border ranges.
 
Intrigued?? Finally had the car fixed?? Just feel the need to get out with other MR2's and go around corners like they are supposed to?? Haven't seen DV_S's new engine yet?
 
Well, the meeting time for this Run is 8.30am for departure at 9.00am. It's a bit earlier than in the past, but unlike Campbell Who? we are listening to those that elected the Committee and like to get away before 9.30am .
 
Meeting place and start point is the BP Stapylton servo in Henry Hester Drive off the Yatala exit (Exit 38) of the Pacific Motorway going south.
 
Anyone coming on this incredible Run needs to be full leaving Yatala (fuel there last week was $1.26 per litre for Premium) and as a lot of the roads and the route are new it would be helpful if a co-driver could be brought along to help the driver with navigation. If you can't find a co-driver don't worry because we haven't lost anyone yet.
 
As usual a fully detailed Run Sheet will be provided to all on the Roll Call via PM 48 hours before the Run so the route can be studied. Lunch is either BYO or for purchase at the Tyalgum pub, and a morning tea stop has been factored in. Hope to see you all there.
 
ROLL CALL
 
1. Tralfaz and Run Manager - SW20 (the AW11 is away being polished for the Nationals)
 
 
 
Walter
 
PS: Don't forget the Nationals 2015 EOI and the need to get your emails in to Nationals2015@mr2club.com.au to get an Entry Form. Check out the FAQ on this Forum and look at the dates to which discounts apply.
 

mine is still broken :(
ready when you are Craig (hint hint)

1. Tralfaz and Run Manager - SW20 (the AW11 is away being polished for the Nationals)
2. Danny SW20 red (fingers n toes crossed no more car dramas)
3. Lumix - SW20
4. JJJohan - Spydey (Also looking at Craig with puppy eyes for his drivetrain upgrade)

Looking forward to some curvy bits unfortunately I will have to use the gateway to get to the starting point. See you all at the BP 

After being off the road for a month, finally took mine for a drive last night and now the engine is making some disturbing noises. Shame, I love northern NSW, but might have to give it a miss.

Steve,
 
just been going over the Run Sheet before I send it out and I would suggest that you wind them down a bit. When we do the recons for each Run we try to make sure that the road surfaces are good enough for the cars (no low dips in case there is bottoming out, no dirt, no really rough sections, etc.) but this doesn't mean that we totally avoid less than smooth surfaces and tight curves.
 
One thing with the Club Runs, unlike some of more ad-hoc cruises you see suggested on sites like Facebook, etc. is that we thoroughly investigate the entire route for the Run prior to it happening, and we report on it in detail. As MR2 owners ourselves we won't put these cars, some of which are over 25 years old, purposely through anything that will cause damage or reduce the enjoyment of the drive. Its part of the $20 per year membership value in properly organised activities not found elsewhere.
 
We look forward to catching up on the Run and keep an eye on your Inbox for the PM containing the Run Sheet in MS Word format.
 
Walter

Mines still having work done, otherwise I'd be tempted to meet up. Live the other side of Mur'bah.. next time..

Hi To All. Yeah I think it's time to get back on the twisty turny Roads…I will be there. Solo Run.