Last Friday of the Month Mt Nebo/Mt Glorious Night Run

The American · Postby **The American** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:48 am

Trackphotos wrote:It's a joke. There's one guy who claims to be an epic driver and super fast, but has never taken his car to an actual track to prove his skills. Everybody just hangs sh*t on him for it.

One guy is talking about having done it in 8 minutes something, and the other guy is claiming to have the log of 7minutes something on his phone. Didn't sound like a joke. At least not enough that someone might not think it would be a bright idea to give it a try.

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:16 am

Andrew, we had our cars looked over a year or so ago at jolly's by an unmarked car on one of these meets.

Let's not pretend that everyone on these thing is well behaved, or even drives within their own limits 100% of the time. Pretty sure a few cars have come back in worse condition then they started with these meets.

I think it is best to let silly talk of timed runs be forgotten, considering it's a type 2 hoon offense and you don't want anyone trying to repeat it.

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Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:28 am

Shane, if when saying "in worse condition" you mean wear & tear and the occasional part failure, then yes there's been several instances. Apegrip sprung a radiator leak last time, a few months ago someone found out their wheel weights were rubbing under cornering.
But I hope you're not suggesting (in your own words when Nick just got his car) we "tap a bank" every now and again , because that's definitely untrue.

Having said that though, honestly there has only been one occasion where a newbie a few years ago did clip the side , only because it was literally his first time going up there (in any car) and the running order got shuffled and he ended up being 2nd car following someone who's both skilled and knows the road very well. Front car wasn't speeding, he simply maintained flow through a very tricky corner.

I can't say if people are driving less than 100% because I obviously don't know, but myself I only ever go 8-10ths at the very most at certain sections.
I always remain in my lane, never cut corners or take racing lines, and neither do any of the others.

I wasn't there when the cop was at Jolly's. Was that when someone got a ticket for displaying the wrong rego sticker? It was an up-to-date rego sticker but it was for his other car which was an innocent mistake.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:43 am

Come to think of it, last time it was only Apegrip and myself and we both drove quite casually.

No braking at all. Didn't need to.

It was very enjoyable as it highlighted the ease with which you can drive MX-5s maintaining a somewhat enthusiastic pace.

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:54 am

Steampunk wrote:Come to think of it, last time it was only Apegrip and myself and we both went quite casually. I don't think we even did 70 when signed.

No braking at all. Didn't need to.

It was very enjoyable as it highlighted the ease with which you can drive MX-5s and maintain a somewhat enthusiastic pace.

Haven't done the run at night but I wouldn't describe myself as ever being more than 6 to 7 tenths up there. Generally rule is keep to the speed limit but try and do it everywhere (within reason). I think it's too variable an environment to push harder than that - the only time I've pushed harder was with a modified Soarer leading the way with around a 100 to 150 metre gap, so he would come across any issues first, but he was of a similar mindset in that he'd keep roughly to the limit (this was last year when it was predominantly 80) on the straights and push the corners.

You're spot on,though, it does underline the beauty of the MX-5 that you can sail through there close to the speed limit at an enthusiastic pace and have it be fun. Which for me was kind of the point. I had a late '90s Mirage that had had a bit of suspension work but no power mods that was hilarious up there - you could basically pin the throttle in third at The Gap and hold it flat for most of the run - sailed past the cops somewhere along the run right up the Mirage at about 15 km/h UNDER the limit.

I don't understand the mindset of the motorbikes pushing hard there and I've no doubt that's what's leading to the high fatality/injury rate amongst them up there. It just takes a half decent fallen branch, someone bringing gravel across the surface or a concealed wet patch and you're done.

The biggest fear for me would be to involve someone else in my accident if I did something stupid. Dunno if I could live with that.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:12 pm

I'm surprised you've never come up with us. Could have sworn you have once.

So many nails hit square on the head with the points you've made.

We had a few riders come up with us one night (mates of yours Apegrip?) They were talking themselves up only a little bit saying that they corner hard enough to put a.knee down and they'll probably leave us behind. So I told them they can lead, but they were happy to follow mid-pack.

When we got to Jolly's they were very surprised they got left behind. That illustrates your point that no matter how good you think you are, especially on a bike, you're limited to amount of grip and condition of road, so drive/ride accordingly and prepare for all possible contingencies.

Vat · Postby **Vat** » Sat Apr 30, 2016 4:57 pm

Steampunk wrote:I'm surprised you've never come up with us. Could have sworn you have once.

I keep threatening to. Might actually make it one night!

mattyredlocks · Postby **mattyredlocks** » Sun May 01, 2016 9:12 am

The American wrote:
Trackphotos wrote:It's a joke. There's one guy who claims to be an epic driver and super fast, but has never taken his car to an actual track to prove his skills. Everybody just hangs sh*t on him for it.

One guy is talking about having done it in 8 minutes something, and the other guy is claiming to have the log of 7minutes something on his phone. Didn't sound like a joke. At least not enough that someone might not think it would be a bright idea to give it a try.

No really, this is a long running gag.

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Tue May 24, 2016 11:08 am

Donts forgets this fridays peoples

Novice1 · Postby **Novice1** » Tue May 24, 2016 11:09 pm

My son and I will be there.

Novice1

SKYHI · Postby **SKYHI** » Wed May 25, 2016 10:31 am

Wondering whether I can make this. Been back through the first few pages to find some info but couldn't see it.

Do you still meet at the Mount Cootha carpark?

What time you kick off?

How long does the run usually take?

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Wed May 25, 2016 10:54 am

I know I don't really need to say this, but...
Just be mindful when arriving and leaving and especially if you're thinking of turning up early and going for 'a quick lap'.

Local residents demanding more Police presence and stronger actions were front page of the local free paper again last week.

SKYHI · Postby **SKYHI** » Wed May 25, 2016 12:18 pm

A bit embarrassed to say this, but as a Brisbane resident for over 40 years and a car lover, I've only ever dríven over Mt Glorious once, so I'd be taking it easy anyway

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Wed May 25, 2016 2:06 pm

Sorry, my comment above was specifically about a report regarding the Planetarium car park and the loop around Mt Cootha. Re-reading it I can see it wasn't clear.

Many comments in this and the "First Friday" thread confirming that you can have plenty of fun within the speed limits on the corners of Nebo and Glorious themselves.

SKYHI · Postby **SKYHI** » Wed May 25, 2016 2:47 pm

Yep, there's a time and a place for driving fast in cars. Not to say I don't enjoy the occasional squirt on the road, but I'll head to the track if I need my fix of high speed stuff.