NSW HSCC run to Armidale
02-23-2002, 11:24 PM
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NSW HSCC run to Armidale
Just got back from the NSW HSCC run to Armidale. We went up the Old Pacific Highway, Buckets Way to Gloucester then to Port Macquarie, and then the Oxley Highway to Armidale. The Oxley is a fantastic road with excellent surface, cambering and visibility. Definitely my favourite section. The tight stuff in the hills was second and third gear in VTEC the whole way before the road opened up for some excellent high speed sections. I have reason to believe an S2000 can hit 251km/h on this section, but don't ask me how I know 
On the way back we came down Thunderbolt's Way which was also an excellent road having been just surfaced.
Definitely a great fun and eye opening couple of days. Some of the people in this club are insane
, and yet they were calling me "lunatic" 
Might have something to do with coming from the back of the pack to second in the twisties 
Along the way there was an excellent and very evenly matched duel with a very well driven Type R.
The leader of the run was a member who has just replaced his S2000 with an AMG SLK32. If you want something that can pass an S2000 in a straight line like it's standing still you need look no further. This thing had awesome acceleration. I guess 260kW will do that for you
It's also no slouch in the corners.
On the way back we came down Thunderbolt's Way which was also an excellent road having been just surfaced.
Definitely a great fun and eye opening couple of days. Some of the people in this club are insane
, and yet they were calling me "lunatic" Might have something to do with coming from the back of the pack to second in the twisties Along the way there was an excellent and very evenly matched duel with a very well driven Type R.The leader of the run was a member who has just replaced his S2000 with an AMG SLK32. If you want something that can pass an S2000 in a straight line like it's standing still you need look no further. This thing had awesome acceleration. I guess 260kW will do that for you
It's also no slouch in the corners.
02-24-2002, 12:10 PM
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Naishou: i was going to come along on that run but couldnt due to an injury i have, glad to hear you had a great time, will definately attend the March run.
Did JD end up getting a Merc?????
Did JD end up getting a Merc?????
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Originally posted by goul
Naishou: i was going to come along on that run but couldnt due to an injury i have, glad to hear you had a great time, will definately attend the March run.
Did JD end up getting a Merc?????
Naishou: i was going to come along on that run but couldnt due to an injury i have, glad to hear you had a great time, will definately attend the March run.
Did JD end up getting a Merc?????
I so wanted to go ... *sob sob*From what I hear the "certain member of HSCC" has a few toys on order no? Including a prouncing stallion?
02-24-2002, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by Iggy_Type_R
From what I hear the "certain member of HSCC" has a few toys on order no? Including a prouncing stallion?
From what I hear the "certain member of HSCC" has a few toys on order no? Including a prouncing stallion?
He seems to have the AMG bug now and talks of getting an even faster one 
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Originally posted by goul
Naishou: Ah dont forget to check your engine oil level also
Naishou: Ah dont forget to check your engine oil level also
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02-24-2002, 02:42 PM
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Originally posted by goul
Naishou: thats insane was the roof up or down!!!!
Naishou: thats insane was the roof up or down!!!!
Roof down who knows, maybe someone needs to try the experiment.
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i went to last years Armidale run..... and it was awesome, it was the kind of drive that could have resulted in a few less cars making the return trip home, it was that hardcore . Oxley Hwy has to be the best twisty road ive ever driven on. Last year we did the run the other way round so we took on the fast section of the Oxley Hwy 1st......... i hit 250km/h indicated going down that long stretch. There were also a few sections where we sitting on 220km/h + for a good 5-10minutes or so. Too bad i couldnt make this year
. Oxley Hwy has to be the best twisty road ive ever driven on. Last year we did the run the other way round so we took on the fast section of the Oxley Hwy 1st......... i hit 250km/h indicated going down that long stretch. There were also a few sections where we sitting on 220km/h + for a good 5-10minutes or so. Too bad i couldnt make this year