Driver & Vehicle Awareness Day Sun 29th Oct

[MickG]

DATE: Sunday 29th October
MEET: 8.45 – Tick inspection booth Kennedy Drive, Tweed.
TIME: 9am start
COST: Approx $5 p/adult to cover BBQ and tea etc - TBC
CLASS: GREEN
UHF: Channel 33
TRIP LEADER: Dranged & Mick G
SIGN UP: On this thread and please also include names and number of passengers you will be bringing on the day
FORMAT: This will be a full day covering many aspects of 4x4 driving, safety and theory, topics include;

THEORY

Car preparation & basics checks before and after trips
Basic under car orientation of different vehicles
Differences in drive lines, mechanics, transmissions of various types and ages of cars
General maintenance tips
General advice on driving in certain conditions
GCLRO convoy & recovery procedure
Trip Leading

Trip equipment optionsDRIVING

Hill stall recovery
Snatch recovery
Cross axles driving
Off camber driving
Obsticle negotiation
Demonstrations of various traction controls devices in operation
Drive in convoyThe above is an overview of what we will be covering on the day, however if anyone would like information or a practical demonstration on a particular type of driving scenario, please let me know and I will do my best to cover this on the day and perhaps even try and recreate an example……..unless you suggest snow diving of course!!

Happy as always to answer any questions anyone has before the day, but I would encourage all those who have yet to complete this course with GCLRO to sign up and take advantage of this very informative day. I believe we still have the following to complete this course, so let me know if you can make it;

Trav
Hardy
Hobie18
FenianEel
Bolts
Navron
Nath
Rob
Glen
stikman
weedsI may have missed some so please sign up on this thread.

[stevo68]

If I have the new beast by then I will be keen to do the course again :).

Regards

Stevo

[dungarover]

Bastard, once again I have the beerwah SF trip I'm also running for the LROCB on that day (straight after the GCLRO trip). Why is that important **** has to be on days that I am busy :mad: :mad:

I will be mentioning that if less than 5 vehicles go on the Beerwah SF trip with the Brissie club it won't be run. If it was a Saturday, maybe it would be possible but don't change a date to suit me.

Trav

[stikman]

Forgot me already?????

We will make sure we can attend. Should be a good day.

[MickG]

Forgot me already?????

We will make sure we can attend. Should be a good day.

Excuse me stikman but there are so many names and new faces in the club these days it's hard to remember all..........first post edited accordingly;)

See you all there, Mick

[stikman]

Excuse me stikman but there are so many names and new faces in the club these days it's hard to remember all..........first post edited accordingly;)

See you all there, Mick

No offence taken! I've been told i am easily forgettable;)

[Hardy]

Oooh, I was afraid this day would come.

Can I do my driver awareness course on Big Red or the Ho-Chi-Min Trail at Beerwah, Oct 21/22?

Not being cheeky, but it's ironic that just after joining the GCLRO I'm moving house up north and now looking the join the SCLRO...:p



Hardy

[nath]

Hey mick sounds good both
shell and I shall be thenath

[Zakros]

I be there,
Navron

[weeds]

I be there,
Navron
hey mick

you missed my name, megs is keen on a weekend at rainbow beach and we have penciled it in for that weekend

next time

[MickG]

hey mick

you missed my name, megs is keen on a weekend at rainbow beach and we have penciled it in for that weekend

next time

Sorry Weeds, added your name to the list! Do you mean you are away the weekend of training or it's just Megs going to Rainbow?

[weeds]

Sorry Weeds, added your name to the list! Do you mean you are away the weekend of training or it's just Megs going to Rainbow?

will be away for the weekend, subject to change

[FenianEel]

Mick,

Should be able to get to this one.
Daryl should be a goer as well, in the Rangie (i'll be getting to join GCLRO too)!!

Slainte

[bolts]

hi well be there, but will have to leave early as I have to get up to BNE to collect wife and kids from airport.

[MickG]

Okay so far we have the following coming along to complete the Driver & Vehicle Awareness day. This will be an excellent day with some great training obsticles set up so those who have already done on the club courses, but want to brush up on their skills are more than welcome to join the day.

1. Stevo
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel - will believe it when I see it;)
6. Daryl
7. Bolts

Happy to answer any questions before hand and if you do sign up let me know how many are in each car or if there are other cars coming as well.

Aye, Mick

[LoadedDisco]

Mick,
Can you please put me down as able to attend at this point. I will be comming off a night shift so will slip in a few hours sleep then get down there as soon as possable. I will let you know if things change.

[MickG]

UPDATED LIST

1. Stevo
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel - will believe it when I see it;)
6. Daryl
7. Bolts
8. LoadedDisco

[FenianEel]

UPDATED LIST

1. Stevo
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel - will believe it when I see it;)
6. Daryl
7. Bolts
8. LoadedDisco

Oi, bite me you miserable Scot!! :2up: :p

Lock it in Eddie, I'm there or my name isn't Harvey Krumpet:burnrubber: :tease:

[MickG]

Oi, bite me you miserable Scot!! :2up: :p

Lock it in Eddie, I'm there or my name isn't Harvey Krumpet:burnrubber: :tease:

Fish on.............:clap2:

[FenianEel]

Fish on.............:clap2:
:lol:

[LoadedDisco]

Who the hell is Harvey Crumpet ?

[stikman]

Hi Mick, Will be 2+1 in my car (+1 is the bub). Went to Rick's today and we have decided to upgrade the Front Bar and Tow Bar before doing any work on recovery points:twisted: , so the recovery points will not be done for the day:( . Hopefully no issues with that......let me know. Now just need to find the money to get the work done so i can join in on the real fun.

[FenianEel]

Who the hell is Harvey Crumpet ?

Oscar winner, legend, nudist, nutjob - allround good guy

http://www.mdb.asn.au/business/images/100_0089.JPG

[LoadedDisco]

:cool::cool::cool: I like Harvey Crumpet :cool::cool::cool:

[DRanged]

No worries Stikman I can quote you up for recovery pionts while your here. No worries with the bub your wife can kick back in the shade if need be.

Regards Justin

[weeds]

hey mick

you missed my name, megs is keen on a weekend at rainbow beach and we have penciled it in for that weekend

next time

i'm definetly going to double island point/in skip for the weekend, will catch up on the next one

[MickG]

i'm definetly going to double island point/in skip for the weekend, will catch up on the next one

No worries weeds, will catch up with you soon.

[MickG]

Okay we have the following attending the DVAP on Sunday 29th October - full details below.
Please let me know of any changes ASAP so we can make arrangements.

DATE: Sunday 29th October
MEET: 8.45 – Tick inspection booth Kennedy Drive, Tweed.
TIME: 9am start
COST: $5 p/adult - GCLRO members, $10 p/adult - AULRO members to cover BBQ and tea etc - BYO cold drinks
CLASS: GREEN
UHF: Channel 33
TRIP LEADER: Dranged & Mick G
FORMAT: This will be a full day covering many aspects of 4x4 driving, safety and theory, topics include;

THEORY

GCLRO club safety guidlines & requirements
Car preparation & basics checks before and after trips
Basic under car orientation of different vehicles
Differences in drive lines, mechanics, transmissions of various types and ages of cars
General maintenance tips
General advice on driving in certain conditions
Tyre choices
GCLRO club convoy & recovery procedure
Use of radios on trips, in convoy and in general
Trip Leading/Tail end charlie
Trip equipment optionsDRIVING/PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Hill stall recovery
Snatch recovery
Cross axles driving
Off camber driving
Obsticle negotiation
Demonstrations of various traction controls devices in operation
Driving in convoy
Electric & Hand winching examples
Driving under external guidance and instructionTime will dictate if we manage to cover all points above.

The above is an overview of what we will be covering on the day, however if anyone would like information or a practical demonstration on a particular type of driving scenario, please let me know and I will do my best to cover this on the day and perhaps even try and recreate an example……..unless you suggest snow diving of course!!

Happy as always to answer any questions anyone has before the day.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - Tentative
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel
6. Daryl
7. Bolts
8. LoadedDisco
9. antvc (Anthony)
10. killer (Michael)
11. IceFyre

[stikman]

Hi Mick,
Might be a silly question but where is the Tick Inspection Booth on Kennedy Drive? I know Kennedy drive but have never looked for or noticed a Tick Inspection Booth. Coming off the highway is it west under the highway or east towards Tweed?
Cheers Philippe

[MickG]

Hi Mick,
Might be a silly question but where is the Tick Inspection Booth on Kennedy Drive? I know Kennedy drive but have never looked for or noticed a Tick Inspection Booth. Coming off the highway is it west under the highway or east towards Tweed?
Cheers Philippe

Hi Philippe

As you come off the motorway head west along Kennedy Drive and the Tick Station is just before you cross a bridge on your left. I should be there bright and early so look out for a Green Discovery with a roof rack on. The Tick Station is only about 1k down Kennedy Drive.

If you or anyone else gets lost call me on 0422 132 225.

See you there, Mick

[IceFyre]

I haven't spoken to SWIMBO about this yet but put me down for the day for 1.

How kid friendly is the day (2 boys - 7 & 9) ?

[MickG]

I haven't spoken to SWIMBO about this yet but put me down for the day for 1.

How kid friendly is the day (2 boys - 7 & 9) ?

Hi IceFyre

Added to the list. Should be fairly kid friendly however I will confirm with Justin who's property we will be on. Kids would certainly need kept well away from all practical demonstrations including snatching winching etc, but then so will the adults.

Call me if you need to otherwise I will confirm back ASAP re. kids.

Aye, Mick

[Caveman]

Hey Mick,

If it's not too late, can I book in my wife, Catherine for the Driver Awareness Program.

She hasn't ever driven the Disco, but she'd like to have a go.

Cheers
Paul

[MickG]

Hey Mick,

If it's not too late, can I book in my wife, Catherine for the Driver Awareness Program.

She hasn't ever driven the Disco, but she'd like to have a go.

Cheers
Paul

No probs, Catherine is booked in Paul, see you both on the day?

Aye, Mick

[MickG]

Confirming details, we have the following attending the DVAP on Sunday 29th October - full details below.
Please let me know of any changes ASAP so we can make arrangements.

DATE: Sunday 29th October
MEET: 8.45 – Tick inspection booth Kennedy Drive, Tweed.
TIME: 9am start
COST: $5 p/adult - GCLRO members, $10 p/adult - AULRO members to cover BBQ and tea etc - BYO cold drinks
CLASS: GREEN
UHF: Channel 33
TRIP LEADER: Dranged & Mick G
FORMAT: This will be a full day covering many aspects of 4x4 driving, safety and theory, topics include;
ADDITIONAL INFO: Children can come on the day if necessary although please be aware that this day is being held on private property and therefore all children are the responsibility of each parent(s)

THEORY

GCLRO club safety guidlines & requirements
Car preparation & basics checks before and after trips
Basic under car orientation of different vehicles
Differences in drive lines, mechanics, transmissions of various types and ages of cars
General maintenance tips
General advice on driving in certain conditions
Tyre choices
GCLRO club convoy & recovery procedure
Use of radios on trips, in convoy and in general
Trip Leading/Tail end charlie
Trip equipment optionsDRIVING/PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS

Hill stall recovery
Snatch recovery
Cross axles driving
Off camber driving
Obsticle negotiation
Demonstrations of various traction controls devices in operation
Driving in convoy
Electric & Hand winching examples
Driving under external guidance and instructionTime will dictate if we manage to cover all points above.

The above is an overview of what we will be covering on the day, however if anyone would like information or a practical demonstration on a particular type of driving scenario, please let me know and I will do my best to cover this on the day and perhaps even try and recreate an example……..unless you suggest snow diving of course!!

Happy as always to answer any questions anyone has before the day.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - Tentative
2. Stikman
3. Nath & Shell
4. Zakros
5. FenianEel
6. Daryl
7. Bolts
8. LoadedDisco
9. antvc (Anthony)
10. killer (Michael)
11. IceFyre
12. Caveman & Catherine
13. Rob Goodale

[stevo68]

Mate I should be there, moreso as a spectator, though may take the D3 for a little burl :) , also most likely with Sharlea and the bratskies. Will confirm by end of week,

Regards

Stevo

[MickG]

Mate I should be there, moreso as a spectator, though may take the D3 for a little burl :) , also most likely with Sharlea and the bratskies. Will confirm by end of week,

Regards

Stevo

No probs Stevo, hope to see you there and it would be good to use the D3 for some of our practical demos if we can, just the slow wheel travel bits etc

[NOZ]

Count us in aswell Mr & Mrs NOZ and the 4 kids

[MickG]

Okay, people our list is full for this weekends DVAP.
Please remember to bring $5 p/adult for GCLRO members and $10 p/adult for AULRO members - kids under 14 are free. I suggest you bring sun hats & water for all, as we will be outside for most of the day.

Due to numbers we will look at splitting everyone up into 2 groups. Please arrive on time so we can decide on groups quickly as we have a lot to get through during the day.

We will aim to break for lunch at around 12noon and will provide a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, however please bring your own cold drinks.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - Tentative - D3
2. Stikman - D1
3. Nath & Shell - D2
4. Zakros - D1
5. FenianEel - D2
6. Daryl - Rangie
7. Bolts - D2
8. LoadedDisco - D2
9. antvc (Anthony) - 89 Rangie
10. killer (Michael)
11. IceFyre - D2
12. Caveman & Catherine - D1
13. Rob Goodale - Defender 90
14. Noz + Family - D1
15. 4wding (matt) - GU Patrol

Look forward to seeing you all on the day and let me know if there are any changes to the above list asap.

Aye, Mick

[stikman]

Hi Mick, Dont think it matters but i am a D1 and will be bringing Eve and Chloe. See you on Sunday.

[MickG]

Hi Mick, Dont think it matters but i am a D1 and will be bringing Eve and Chloe. See you on Sunday.

Thanks stikman, amended the list above. See you Sunday.

Aye, Mick

[LoadedDisco]

Mick give me a PM if you need anything for the day like an extra BBQ or whatever.

[x-box]

The parole officer has been kind enough to grant me leave for the day, so I'll be there as well. Always good for a chat, gaining some more mechanical knowledge and practicing driving/recovery techniques.....

[MickG]

Can those whos names are written in green please confirm if they or their partners will actully be doing the training or if they are simply coming to spectate - we have limited space and I need to determine how many cars will be in "action" at any one time.

ATTENDING

1. Stevo - D3
2. Stikman - D1
3. Nath & Shell - D2
4. Zakros - D1
5. Bolts - D2
6. LoadedDisco - D2
7. antvc (Anthony) - 89 Rangie
8. killer (Michael)
9. IceFyre - D2
10. Caveman & Catherine - D1
11. Rob Goodale - Defender 90
12. Noz + Family - D1
13. 4wding (matt) - GU Patrol
14. Louis - Defender 110
15. Rat + Family - Defender 110

[stevo68]

It will be me and just the 2 brats, as you mentioned if you want to use ( well me driving of course, though happy to give joy rides for a fee ;)) the D3 for some training purposes or whatever it was that you mentioned, but on the whole as a spectator and helping where I can,

Regards

Stevo

[x-box]

yep - ditto here, mostly spectator. i think it will be fairly chaotic if all of us want to drive all over the place. plus the time factor as well - or lack of...

[Hardy]

Sorry guys, would love to come but just can't make it.
The next weekend would have been fine, just not this one.
And thanks for the accom offer Justin - maybe some other time.

Hope all goes on the day.
Crash or break something for me will you - a GCLRO day out wouldn't be the same without some physical / monetary impact.....


Hardy

[Rat]

Mickg,
We are coming for the social aspect of the day. No driver training for us, but maybe a play on the course after?
There will be myself, my wife and our two yr old.
Rat:cool:

[LoadedDisco]

Mick,
I did try to convince Mel to have ago at driving but she will we working Sunday. Ill be there as spectator and to listen in.

[NOZ]

As we are coming down form the Northside of Brisbane, we will be arriving a bit late, around 10 - 10.30am.

Is Justins place near the tick station or how do we find it from there ?

[dungarover]

Have a good day tomorrow everyone.

Off to Beerwah again for the Brisbane LR club trip (although a bit tamer, most LR are stock without lockers and 33's fitted, etc..).

Will write up a bit of a report and hopefully get some video action and post it up.

Trav

[MickG]

As we are coming down form the Northside of Brisbane, we will be arriving a bit late, around 10 - 10.30am.

Is Justins place near the tick station or how do we find it from there ?

Best PM or call justin for info Noz as there are a few windy roads to get to his place.....he's in the sticks.

See you tomorrow, Mick

[LoadedDisco]

Give us a call on UHF33 when you are on Pigabeen or how ever it is spelt road and I will drive down to meet you. I will keep a radio on for your call.

[drivesafe]

A question for the organisers.

GCLRO Club is a Queensland based club.

The meeting place is in NSW.

My question is, are you meeting at a time related to real time

or

Are you meeting at NSW summer has been and gone an hour earlier time.

DAYLIGHT SAVING starts tomorrow.

Cheers.:

[LoadedDisco]

Here are a few pics of the training course all easy - medium stuff to get the learner to understand how a 4x4 will handle driving with wheels at full articulation and steep slopes, blind verges to wheel placement.
It will be a fun days driving and learning.
Stevo in action below.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Loadeddisco/DriverTraining5.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Loadeddisco/DriverTraining4.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Loadeddisco/DriverTraining.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h104/Loadeddisco/DriverTraining1.jpg

[LoadedDisco]

Tim,
Forget daylight savings time it will be at the normal time as we have been running for the past few months.
There will be another D3 tomorrow I have convinced my father to do the driver training course tomorrow in his week old D3. It has not even been in low range yet.
If you are a first time driver you will find tomorrow very beneficial I feel.
See you all then.

[NOZ]

Justin has given me Directions but I will call you on 33 if I need too. Thanks Craig

[IceFyre]

Well The Director of S&F has decided to come as well. So it we be Me, Tracy and the 2 Boys.

[LoadedDisco]

Did anyone today happen to take a photo of the white D3 driving on the course. If so can you please E-Mail or PM it to me.
I would like to pass it on to its driver.

[stikman]

Hi All, First time posting pictures so lets see how it goes. A couple attached and the remainder http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/GCLRO%20-%20Driver%20Awareness/ (Hopefully!)

[FenianEel]

Have a good day tomorrow everyone.

Off to Beerwah again for the Brisbane LR club trip (although a bit tamer, most LR are stock without lockers and 33's fitted, etc..).

Will write up a bit of a report and hopefully get some video action and post it up.

Trav

Trav, had to head to Caboolture yesterday arvo, got off the highway before Morayfield, I saw you and a few of the BLRO lads stuck on the highway about 4pm!! Does that h'way suck or what!

[LoadedDisco]

Hi All, First time posting pictures so lets see how it goes. A couple attached and the remainder http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/GCLRO%20-%20Driver%20Awareness/ (Hopefully!)


Stikman thanks for the photos you have shown what the day was about quite well.

[bolts]

Hi All, First time posting pictures so lets see how it goes. A couple attached and the remainder http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/planoux/GCLRO%20-%20Driver%20Awareness/ (Hopefully!)

Looks like it was a good day - sorry I couldn't be there but was 32000ft in the air somewhere over the ocean at the time.

Just one question? If we are a Land Rover club WHY do we have a NISSAN:mad::mad::mad: in the photos on a training day for the club????????????????????????????????

Did Nissan buy Land Rover while I was away !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Outlaw]

Nope just another new member Bolts... if any conciliation he's a mate of Fat50's and he convinced his mother to buy a Freebie... just saw the light too late.

[dungarover]

Trav, had to head to Caboolture yesterday arvo, got off the highway before Morayfield, I saw you and a few of the BLRO lads stuck on the highway about 4pm!! Does that h'way suck or what!

:censored: ing oath it does, it's a real bastard of a road on Sunday arvos :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: .

I think this will remain a trip on a Saturday as it's much better in that regard, so Beerwah 2 will be proposed sometimes after Christmas so watch this space :D :thumbsup:

Trav

[bolts]

Nope just another new member Bolts... if any conciliation he's a mate of Fat50's and he convinced his mother to buy a Freebie... just saw the light too late.


Okay BUT I thought we were LandRover Owners CLub not Nissan, Sorry but I have a real issue with this regardless of how late he saw the light and who's mate he is. No offence Fat 50, but I have mates who are non Landrover Owners who would also like to join the club, but I said NO as it is a LandRover Club. As I'm sure most of out members have. The whole reason for me joining the club was it is strickly LandRover no other makes, other wise I would have joined Gold Coast 4x4 Club.

Sorry Josh but have spoken to other members and they feel the same way, NOT HAPPY JAN!

[MickG]

Discussion re. other brands of vehicles moved to here

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php't=31717