AE Queensland Events and Meetings

Lcq - Club Run Tomorrow (Sun)

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:57:48 +0000

Hi,
Just a reminder to those living in paradise, that we have a run tomorrow. Details are here http://www.lotus.org.au/ Taking in some great roads, including the Lions Rd across the boarder.
If you're coming I'll see you in the morning. Woo Hoo
Garry.

Morgan Park B Series Round 4

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:14:57 +0000

Forms out in the mail today...

Bit of a bummer we are only on the "E" circuit (ie not the new bit)

Nice idea having a sausage sizzle on Sat night.

I'm up for a garage.

Emr Sunday 22Nd

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:13:36 +0000

Anyone keen for a breaky run this Sunday?

Mt Cotton Come And Try Day

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:55:30 +0000

For those of you who have never driven Mt Cotton, and would like to attend an MGCC Come & Try day, please see below. These are always booked out very early, and allow approved instructors in pax seat for those who wish to learn the lines. Non competitive, and you can often get 15 or 20 runs in if you are willing and able.

"The Club has managed to schedule another Come and Try morning at the hillclimb. This will be held on the morning of Saturday 25th September.
Numbers are limited. If you haven't run at the hillclimb before and you want to know what it is all about, this is your chance to Come and Try. To register for the morning, contact Peter May on 5495 5187."

Giles

Run North For Noosa Hillclimb

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:00:01 +0000

Guys Noosa hillclimb is coming up. I am heading up North if anyone is keen to join me. Thought I may take a bit of a back road, leaving early, duck up behind the glass house mountains, breaky at Montville and then drive down into Noosa for the day. Any takers?? Will pass it onto Cameron from Aussie Exotics to post out to some of the other guys too. Could be a run with a difference. Any preference for Sat or Sunday the 17th and 18th respectively??

Byron Bay Run

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:13:17 +0000

The Qld Lotus club are having a Run from Byron to Brisbane (Or to Brisbane and back home for PeeJay)

IT's OK if your not a member, although it would be a great opportunity to meet the wonderful people in the club and tap into the Lotus community, especially if you were thinking of joining.

From the Website:“Run to the Sun” Lotus drive.
Start time: Meet at 7.15 am for 7.30 am get away.
Start place: BP Stapylton car park. Take exit 38 from Pacific Motorway.
The Run: Full run notes attached. There is plenty of time for decent stops, a look around the shops and/or a driving loop out from a couple of the towns.
Lunch: Beach Cafe is booked for 12.30.
Menu here: http://www.byronbeachcafe.com.au/our-menu
Return: Highway direct to Brisbane CBD is 2:15hrs according to Google.
I would also appreciate if you could confirm your number of attendees by return e-mail to garrypitt@hotmail.com

If you are joining us for lunch please respond to the e-mail above, spaces for lunch are limited. Should be a great day

Here's the club website: http://www.lotus.org.au/

Queensland Run On The 13Th

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:47:04 +0000

So Cameron arranged another run on the 13th, and it was a great event and turn out as usual.

Just so everyone knows, Cameron will be movong overseas in December, so there will likely only be 1 more run arranged by him prior to this time, so i suggest next time there is one of his runs we all turn out for a great day.

Cam has posted pic's etc on the other AE forum but heres a direct quote for anyone who wants to see photo's etc

link also here
http://aussieexotics.com/forum/topicseen/events-and-racing/another-qld-run-13th-june-2010-7444.msg105592.html#new

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Try Train & Test Day At Morgan Park

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:12:22 +0000

For anyone who is interested in more track time in practice at Morgan Park, the MG CC Qld is holding a Try, Train, and Test Day there on Sunday 11th July. It runs from 8 am to noon, and both the long and short circuit will be used. Entries received before 8th July are a very reasonable $60, otherwise $80. I believe you need to be an MG Club Member, but not sure. Supp Regs can be found on the MG CC website www.mgccq.org.au

For those of you wanting more track time, or those who were unable to get entries into the Morgan Park Sprint Series, I draw your attention to the MG CC QLD's frequent track meets both at Morgan Park and QR at a very reasonable price, especially if you are a club member (you don't have to drop your LCQ membership - Support both clubs), and if balls to the wall racing is not your thing, then they usually include regularity races in their programmes - And let me tell you, if you nominate a quick time, regularity races are not tame like most people imagine. An increasing number of people who find they are not competitive in their own class are moving to regularity, where they have an equal chance of winning against any other car (Honda Engined or otherwise !!). Entry fees are also a LOT cheaper than for the full races, yet you are also part of the bigger programme for the day. I am looking at moving into these next year for a trial.

Giles

Qr Open Practice 25Th June

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:12 +0000

QR Allday Open Practice

Friday 25th June

Anyone else keen to join me for some track time ?

Myself- Exige S
Evan- Elise 111s
Cleave- Elise 111r

We will be there most of the day. If my gearbox last's more than 1 lap

Cheers
Ant

Fibreglass Repairer In Brisbane?

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:35:54 +0000

Can anyone recommend a good fibreglass repairer in Brisbane - Automotion? Need to fix some damage to my rear clam!

Qld State Hill Climb Champs

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:20:12 +0000

Queensland Hill Climb titles being held this weekend at Mt Cotton - Fri, Sat, Sun - and there will be some very quick cars there from interstate - Quickest hill climb cars in Australia bar none. Should be a top weekend and well worth a look for those of you who are interested.

At least two Log Booked Elises also going to be competing.........

G

Mt Cootha Hill Climb...

Sat, 29 May 2010 11:10:13 +0000

Haven't heard much at all about this. Other than a non-lotus owning mate of mine who is also compeating smacked the armco and got onto the news! hehe one way to get on Telly I guess!

Autobarn Mg Noosa Hill Climb

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:12:27 +0000

Entries for this event on the 17th and 18th July are out and available on the MGCCQ Inc website. They close on 1st July, but only 140 entries are being accepted.

This is the week before the Rocky Sprints.

Giles

Lakeside Races Sunday 22 May

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:46:26 +0000

Richard (my dad) and I are heading to Lakeside tomorrow to watch a bit of racing. We will be at the last corner (ie the one entering the straight) if anyone wants to join us. We'll both have our Exiges there so should be easy to spot.

Racing starts at 9.30 and admission is free. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/pineriversfestival

Cheers
Greg

Lcq Concourse Or Other Upcoming Events

Fri, 07 May 2010 06:04:31 +0000

I'm lonely.

I have no car.

Friday night lights sounds like fun.

Anyone want a copilot?

SM.

Rocky Street Sprints

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:57:45 +0000

Shane from LCQ put this out tonight (albeit with the wrong www address). I believe this is an event that Mick Cullum was talking to me about at Mt Cotton 2 weeks ago, saying he was going to do. I am waiting to hear from him.

http://www.motormaniacq.com.au/the-event/program/camco-group-rocky-street-sprint/

Anyway, I think I am going to go up and do it as it doesn't appear to clash with anything else, might be a bit different, and is the week after Noosa HC, so with a bit of luck I can just keep heading north after Noosa !!

Giles

Brisbane Emr Monday 3Rd May

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:29:50 +0000

Gentlemen,

I finally have a free weekend and I'm keen for an early morning drive. Any one interested in a run next Monday morning 3/5/2010?

I was thinking of a run over Mt Glorious, along the back of Summerset Dam to Kilcoy for breaky and then home via Mt Mee. If we leave from Macers at the Gap by 6.00am we would be back home by 9.30~10.00am......depending on how long we stopped for breaky.

Any one interested?

Cheers
John

Mg & Sports Car Hill Climb

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:27:34 +0000

Please see email below from Hon Sec of the MG Club about the MG & Sports Car hill climb to be held at Mt Cotton on May 16th. Entry forms available here :-

http://www.mgccq.org.au/20100517%20MG%20Sports%20cars%20Regs.pdf

There will be lots of sports cars out there for you to show off the ability of your cars to. It would be great if we could get 10 or more Elises there for the day. I spoke to them last weekend and if we could ever get enough people out there on a regular basis, they would possibly give us our own class !! So come on, get your entries in, and come out and have a fun one-day event on the 16th. Confirm on here when you enter. Mine is already in, and Ron and John Prefontaine are both going to be there, so that is three of us already. So pull your digits out.

Giles

(Roll up, roll up, and see if you can beat the old man !! Where are you Pato ? Getin Old ? Put your money where your mouth is !! )

-----Original Message-----
From: Elaine Hamilton [mailto:vprojects@uq.net.au]
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 7:15 PM
To: vprojects@uq.net.au
Subject: Supp regs and entry form for MG and sports car hillclimb

Hi everyone

Please find attached the supp regs and entry form for the MG and sports car
hillclimb on May 16th. Entries close with last mail on May 6th.

I am sending these on behalf of the organising committee to whom any
queries should be directed.

Elaine Hamilton
Hon Sec
MG Car Club of Qld Inc

Buying From Nsw

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:13:21 +0000

Hi guys,

I'm looking to buy an elise in the next few days, but its from NSW.

I'm from Queensland (hence posting in the QLD stuff), It seems there are two ways you can do things.

1. Leave the plates with the previous owner and apply for an unregistered vehicle cert.

2. Transfer the registration from their name to yours.

If anyone could give me a little more help on the process that would be great.

Thanks
Codie

Mt Cotton Hill Climb

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:26:47 +0000

Round 2 of the Tighe series at Mt Cotton this weekend. Ron and I are competing. From noon till 5 pm Sat and 8 am - 4 pm Sunday. Food and drink on sale in the canteen, and seats available in shade of the trees for spectators.
Don't forget that the MG Car Club Sports car hill climb (open to all sports cars, space permitting) is on 16th May, so now might be your last chance to see which way the track goes before then !! We really need to try and get about 20 Elises (or more) out there on 16th May, so come on guys - I will pass out entry forms as soon as they are put out.

Also I see there is an MX5 track day at Lakeside on 3rd May. Although this following invite is to the MG Car Club, I am sure if any Elises wanted to go the MX5 guyts would accomodate them - Call Geoff March and see. It is a public holiday so no one should be saying work is in the way !!

G.

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Invitation to Club members by MX5 Club
MGCCQ members are invited to attend a club track day at Lakeside on Monday 3 May 2010 (public holiday). This is a full day sprint/regularity event.
Entry Fee: $130 per driver for non-MX-5 Club entrants ($140 if paying on the day).
Licence: AASAlicence required. One day licence available at Lakeside for $20.
CTPI Extension: Required for Qld registered cars.
Noise limits apply at Lakeside and are strictly enforced by Qld Raceways.
More information available here:
http://www.miata.net.au/future_events.php
Contact Geoff Marsh (MX-5 Club Competition Secretary) on 0437 545 002 for more details.
UNQUOTE

Go Karting

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 08:34:55 +0000

I know it is late notice but anyone keen for a little karting this friday. Thought we would do it on a week day since weekend is so busy, but if enough would prefer can move it to saturday. Location Kingston

Run This Sunday 28Th 6:00Am

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:00:20 +0000

LCQ Club run, this Sunday 6am gathering for a 6:15 sharp departure. Meet at McDonalds, The Gap.

The run heads up through Mt Mee and through Mt Glorious and over the back of the mountain, a short beak and catch up at the rest area (5-10mins) before the return journey back to the top of Mt Glorious for breakfast at The Maiala Rainforest Tea House and Restaurant. Drive time approx 1.25hrs.
Depart at your own leisure or convoy after Breakfast.
Check out the lotus pic at the bottom of the web page. http://www.maiala.com.au/

Because Its Time

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:56:29 +0000

that someone in Queensland said something !!

No one has had anything to talk about since 24th February ?

God, What a boring place............................

(May God send a sign (like a cyclone or something equally unlikely) to punish me if I am taking his name in vain.)

Contact Details For Qld Owner

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:57:18 +0000

Hey guys,

a mate of mine is trying to get in touch with Garry Pitt who owns a Blue Elise.

his email address has changed, and therefore is not contactable.

if anyone could PM me Garry's new contact details so i can forward them to my mate would be great.

thanks

Crashed - Damaged Ego.

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:26:42 +0000

Turning up from stafford road on to shand in the wet. Didn't think I was going fast but the back stepped out. Surprised I classically over corrected and shifted too much weight to the front wheels and speared off in the other direction. No surrounding cars - just cross the road and went up an embankment. Not going too fast as I wasn't speeding. I think it was a combination of just the wet and uneven camber - I have never really had that before on that corner and I wasn't expecting it all.

Broke the splitter (again! thank god its "sacrificial"), badly kerbed 2 rims and broke a toe link.

Currently sitting outside Automotion - I'm hoping Chris can look at it tomorrow.

I figure a SSC toe link and rear panel delete will be coming sooner than expected.

I'm hoping that there isn't more damage. The clams look ok.

Better than getting it fixed with insurance and $1500 excess for stuff I was going to eventually replace anyway.

Just annoyed at myself as I've had a few of those situations before when I was pushing it a bit more and recovered no worries. I just didn't expect it at all and was too slow to react properly.

JoeA was kind enough to come have a look and be an objective eye.

Still love my car - always with the surprises.

SM.

Hsccq Motorkhana

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:44:38 +0000

As discussed at the LCQ meeting last night, HSCCQ are holding the first round of a 6 round series of Motorkhanas at Willowbank Raceway on 21st Feb. Entries are only $30, and you will need your CTP insurance extension and L2S licence, of course. (I think single day licences may be available on the day, but don't bank on it) But an excellent and low cost way for you to have some fun, learn how to handle your car on the edge but at low speeds, and with only cones to hit, be pretty sure of inflicting no damage if you lose it.

I have not been to one of HSCCQ's events before, but am considering doing some of these, including this first one. So sending in my entries today.................

I am not clever enough to be able to provide you with a link to the entry forms that Shane sent out to everyone last week, but Keith Butcher is the man to contact [mailto:butchy_hsccq@tpg.com.au] Tel 07 33513155. The email is below :-

From: Keith Butcher [mailto:butchy_hsccq@tpg.com.au]
Sent: Thursday, 14 January 2010 1:14 PM
To: Shane Christall
Cc: Shane Murphy (Lotus Club); Shane Topping ; Stephen Faulks; Tammy Cox; Terry Cave; Tom Dawson ; Tony Galletly; Troy Adams
Subject: FW: First Motorkhana 2010

Hi All

Please find attached the Sup Regs, Entry Form for all of 2010 and the confirmation form for HSCCQ Round 1 on 21st February to be held at Willowbank and this is also a come & try event so bring your mates along.

If you need a Multiple Driver Entry Form let me know and I’ll forward you one.

Remember you can tick all the events for the year if you think you MAY be able to come to them then all you have to do is fill in a confirmation for the upcoming event, if you do not come to a ticked event it does not matter as you are not committed until you fill in a confirmation for that event.

We will not be catering food for the events in 2010 unless somebody is willing to step up to buy and bring the food to events and assist in running the BBQ, we will still be supplying drinks.

Hope to see you all there
Keith Butcher
HSCCQ

Lcq Meeting Tonight ?

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:06:05 +0000

Right ?

Australia Day Run

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:00:13 +0000

just wondering if anyone was considering going to the BVRC meet tomorrow. I was going to consider it if anyone else was going. Did get to go with you guys on the last run as I was at Morgan Park - still have te urge to get out.

Morgan Park Extensions

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:21:03 +0000

Looks like she is coming together

http://www.morganparkraceway.com.au/trackext2.htm

Reputable Lotus Mechanic In Either Goldie Or Brissie

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:40:25 +0000

Hey guys as the title states I'm in urgent need of a reputable lotus mechanic in gold coast or brissie thanks in advanced

Racetech Performance Dyno Day !

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:08:33 +0000

CANCELLED !!

Not enough entries in for this day to go ahead guys.

For those x5 who were interested a PM will be sent shortly with a alternate option to dyno run your cars at a discounted price.

Thanks

New Speed Camera Locations

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:11:15 +0000

Some info I received today, should come in handy.

jp

Pdf_digital_speed_red_light_cameras_factsheet_nov09.pdf (140.55K)
: 36

Euromarque - Pleasantly Impressed

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:32:11 +0000

Had some warranty work done on the car with Euromarque.

I'm not sure if you guys have had much to do with them but I was pleasantly impressed by the service. I've been to them twice now. The head guy and the mechanic were very enthusiastic about the brand it didn't feel like the usual lip service. The mechanic was stoked at taking care of these cars as it is something different from the fiats/alfa's and their section doesn't work on the mazzas and ferrari's. Everything went smoothly - had a alfa 147 as a loan car, I was called about what they had found and what they were doing about the car, had it parked the the fancy-shmancy bentley section and my tyres were actually at the correct psi when I left (something I always had to check when I had to get stuff from Zupps .. " we always inflate the tyres to 35psi as most people don't check them...").

It was the first time since I had the Audi that I felt that I have had service this good.

Although I will mainly still go to Automotion for my stuff - it was a good experience and the loan car can be very useful for me in certain situations. I have no doubt that I will use them at some stage - and not live in fear for what they could do to my car (compared to Zupps!)

I think they have more flexibility and tolerance for this brand as they also sell other non mass-market cars.

Early days still - but I thought it was worth a post.

SM.

It's About That Time

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:56:41 +0000

It's been quite a while since we've had a large crew out for an EMR.

I'm keen for a run (anywhere) GC or Bris in the next week or two, will have to be real early to beat the heat.