2013 Macedon Cruise - 10-Mar

[jakey]

You think this will work? I am unsure I want to spend >$100, but I know you're going to convince me otherwise haha
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Way-Radio- ... 287wt_1163

Ohh what about this one? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GME-2-WATT-T ... 265wt_1397

[Joshy]

You think this will work? I am unsure I want to spend >$100, but I know you're going to convince me otherwise haha
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Way-Radio- ... 287wt_1163

Ohh what about this one? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GME-2-WATT-T ... 265wt_1397

Second one looks alright

[jakey]

I just purchased these: http://www.gadgetcity.com.au/oricom-pmr ... 45710e2455

I can't imagine having troubles in a car convoy, I can understand the need for 2W if I was in the outback or dense forest, but I don't think i'll be pushing the limits of these, plus I get two, so I'll have a practical use for it when i'm not on car cruises haha.

Don't banish me!

[Ric]

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I can't imagine having troubles in a car convoy, I can understand the need for 2W if I was in the outback or dense forest, but I don't think i'll be pushing the limits of these, plus I get two, so I'll have a practical use for it when i'm not on car cruises haha.

You're mistaken. This isn't a single file line of cars cruising down an open highway.
The unit has to work from inside your car (cuts the power heaps if you don't have an external antenna),
and we are driving up and down twisty mountain roads, so there's rarely line-of-sight between more than 2-3 cars at a time.

My experience is that those little 1W and 0.5W units don't work more than a few hundred metres in these conditions.

[Joshy]

I know a iCOM Distributor so I might just borrow one of his 5w units

[C-Shell]

I'll hopefully be there! Have to get two rims re rolled this week after making love to a gutter at 60+km/h

[jakey]

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I can't imagine having troubles in a car convoy, I can understand the need for 2W if I was in the outback or dense forest, but I don't think i'll be pushing the limits of these, plus I get two, so I'll have a practical use for it when i'm not on car cruises haha.

You're mistaken. This isn't a single file line of cars cruising down an open highway.
The unit has to work from inside your car (cuts the power heaps if you don't have an external antenna),
and we are driving up and down twisty mountain roads, so there's rarely line-of-sight between more than 2-3 cars at a time.

My experience is that those little 1W and 0.5W units don't work more than a few hundred metres in these conditions.

Awh..-Ahh well I'll see how it goes. Can invest more $$with more money next time

[Ric]

I went for a test run of the first section this morning, just to see what the traffic was like at that time of the morning.
Here's a first draft of the full cruise notes. I will hand out printouts of this on the day.

[jakey]

I went for a test run of the first section this morning, just to see what the traffic was like at that time of the morning.
Here's a first draft of the full cruise notes. I will hand out printouts of this on the day.

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So much effort ric! It is a true testament how much work you put into this! Thanksyou!

[AB501UT!0N]

I went for a test run of the first section this morning, just to see what the traffic was like at that time of the morning.
Here's a first draft of the full cruise notes. I will hand out printouts of this on the day.

Awesome stuff Ric, I can't wait to get rolling shots on the free way of everyone's libs

[C-Shell]

Wow Ric, your organisation is incredible!

Currently running 215/45/17 Toyo Teo Plus and 215/50/16 well worn RE001's. If i cant find a new set of wheels by sunday, what are people thoughts on running the current combo? Will the rolling diameter between 45/R17 and 50/R16 cause concerns for the centre diff? Super keen to come! The other two 16" wheels have un roadworthy tyres Otherwise I would just run them.

[Ric]

215/45/17 Diameter = 625.3 mm
215/50/16 Diameter = 621.4 mm

That's only a 0.6% difference, so not a lot.
I have a set of wheels with 215/45/17 RE050As you could borrow for the day. The tread on them is still (just) legal .

[jay.ritchie]

Going on a cruise tomorrow night (thursday the 7th) for anyone interested-
A time is unconfirmed but i think we'll start at 9 or 10pm (to avoid traffic) and we'll be heading in the direction of Lake Mountain (Fun twisty roads)- Starting in the eastern suburbs..

PM me if anyones interested!

[ProjectSTi]

Hey Ric,

Put me down as a maybe, will be driving from SE melb so depends how much sleep I get.

[Turbo Lag]

Put me down as a maybe... depends on if I can finish uni work.