22nd Feb - A1 GP 2008, SX convoy to Durbs

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Will you attend the convoy to Durban?

Yes, for sure!
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Ok cool, settled then. If we're all there by 5:30am, then we can leave immediately - no need to wait. We'll wait latest till 6am, then chuck!

I'll post more info on trip preparations here, but for now:

- Don't mod your car pre-trip! It introduces possible reliability issues which is the last thing we need on a convoy trip! Ooops, too late, SnoobY :-D
- Please turn down boost, etc. and prepare your car for RELIABILITY! In particular, sort out oil leaks, water leaks, overheating issues, etc.
- Make sure your tires are good and check your spare!
- Carry some water for radiator and tow rope. You know these SX's :lol:
- Carry drinking water and snacks so that we can do a long-ish first stint.
- Get your phone hooked up to MSN so we can do a group IM to keep in touch on the road. Anyone have a walkie talkie set?
- Is the forum interested in a roving blog? We can set something up so that we can blog from the road and during the weekend, if anyone is interested :)
- Bring binoculars if you got. Can come in handy during the race.
- Please don't bring laser jammers. They will get you arrested. Laser detectors are cool, but we won't be speeding anyways.

Any other tips?
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Toby wrote: - Don't mod your car pre-trip! It introduces possible reliability issues which is the last thing we need on a convoy trip! Ooops, too late, SnoobY :-D
Oops also too late here... Putting on a HUGE turbo want to suck in a couple of durbanites... Nah just fixing up, fuel tank, radio and car PC
Toby wrote: - Get your phone hooked up to MSN so we can do a group IM to keep in touch on the road. Anyone have a walkie talkie set?
I'll be alone in the car so typing while driving might not be the best idea... Walkie talkie... some sets are really cheap, maybe we should invest, I can try and borrow a set.
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Post by Gary57 »

Wont that Push 2 Talk think on your cell phones work??

If anyone breaks down just let me know Ill come up in my dads bakkie full of tools to fix the problem :lol: .
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Gary57 wrote:Wont that Push 2 Talk think on your cell phones work??

If anyone breaks down just let me know Ill come up in my dads bakkie full of tools to fix the problem :lol: .
Yeah maybe we should try PTT
http://www.vodacom.co.za/services/push_ ... /guide.jsp
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Post by Gary57 »

You can download software like skype to do the same thing and without service provider charges. I hear Vodacom is R299 for 100 pushes.
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Post by SnoobY »

Dudes its called MXIT we can chat there its vertually free. only thing is the connection will drop now and then going between towers. but it should not be a problem.
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Yeah but then you are typing while driving, rather talk and keep your eyes on the road.
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Well if you can load FRING, that will be great then we can talk like on skype. Otherwise, we use good 'ol SMS.

More tips:
- Buy yourself a REALLY small foldable chair - those grand stands are VERY uncomfortable and even a blanket is not enough cushioning. And a pillow is too big to carry around. The chair has to be small to fit on the grandstand "bench"
- Bring sun block and caps/hats/umbrella
- If you got ear plugs, bring those. It's VERY loud and your ears go numb after a while. Ear plugs will be on sale tho
- Bring SA flags and any other form of support. You'll get to be on TV if you bring something whacky.
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Toby wrote: - Bring SA flags and any other form of support. You'll get to be on TV if you bring something whacky.
and dont forget the 200sx club caps & banner!!!!

:lol:
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Post by Gary57 »

Maybe someone should take one of those tyre refill kits, you get the one that comes with plugs, CO canisters etc and they only like R150.

PS: Hotstuff why arent you coming down??
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My car will be in CT for complete strip down and respray unfortunately... I'm aiming to have it done by the 08 march so that I can go fetch it and watch the NDS at the same time...

:( :( :( :( :(
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Toby wrote: If you got ear plugs, bring those.
so more SMSing to communicate? you work for a cell company now?
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widowmaker wrote:
Toby wrote: If you got ear plugs, bring those.
so more SMSing to communicate? you work for a cell company now?
:wink:
Geez, you can forget about voice chatting during the race, even if you are seated next to each other :lol:
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Post by SnoobY »

Hey toby any idea, what the plans for the weekend will be like are we all going together every day or jus for the convoy those sort of things?
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Post by Gary57 »

I think it will be cool to meet up more than once. Maybe we should take a drive at night somewhere??
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