View Full Version : Here I come - First stop Austin Texas, then where?
68LS1
03-27-2013, 07:56 PM
Well flights & tickets are now all booked for the V8 Supercar meeting, arrive May 15th till May 19th :excited:
Staying at W Austin (thanks for suggestion Streetking) looks very cool.
I fly home June 1 from LA, so have about 12 days to fill.
After some local knowledge.
I'm looking for some suggestions on things to do and where to go after Austin. Would love to incorporate a car show if anything was on May 25th & 26th. Hoping to eyeball some products when in USA for my Camaro and for next project, 72 C10 Stepside.
Was thinking of a road trip to New Orleans, which way? Maybe then a visit to DSE? Leave a couple of days for LA? What shops/vendors to see in So Cal?
cheers Roger
glassman
03-30-2013, 08:57 AM
Whats up guys? no love for the Ausy?
New Orleans is in an opposite direction than Los Angeles, will you have enough time, its like a three day drive from Orleans to Los Angeles....I live up north so i cant help with suggestions..
Have a great trip....
68LS1
03-30-2013, 05:39 PM
Whats up guys? no love for the Ausy?
New Orleans is in an opposite direction than Los Angeles, will you have enough time, its like a three day drive from Orleans to Los Angeles....I live up north so i cant help with suggestions..
Have a great trip....
Thanks.
I might have to fly back to LA from wherever I end up. I note there is a Super Chevy show in Bakersfield the weekend I leave, I could go to on the Friday.
Suggestions eagerly solicited.
Streetking
03-30-2013, 05:46 PM
Well flights & tickets are now all booked for the V8 Supercar meeting, arrive May 15th till May 19th :excited:
Staying at W Austin (thanks for suggestion Streetking) looks very cool.
I fly home June 1 from LA, so have about 12 days to fill.
After some local knowledge.
I'm looking for some suggestions on things to do and where to go after Austin. Would love to incorporate a car show if anything was on May 25th & 26th. Hoping to eyeball some products when in USA for my Camaro and for next project, 72 C10 Stepside.
Was thinking of a road trip to New Orleans, which way? Maybe then a visit to DSE? Leave a couple of days for LA? What shops/vendors to see in So Cal?
cheers Roger
Sweet, pm me your info so we can meet up!
SW
Shmoov69
03-30-2013, 10:06 PM
Well, Austin you have Austin Speed Shop that I've been to. Congress avenue with several cool bars and juke joints and one I like is the Contential Club and then there's downtown 6th street I think that has several bars and juke joints. Cool place if you like music! I'm sure SW could hook you up with plenty of "cool" while you are there! :trophy-1302:
68LS1
05-08-2013, 11:15 PM
5 more sleeps :excited:
Arrive in Austin Wednesday afternoon, have free day on Thursday till 4.00pm
Can someone let me know a car rental company that does a range of nicer/luxury cars.
cluxford
05-09-2013, 12:45 AM
Roger, get a hertz corvette that's what I do everytime I'm there
68LS1
05-09-2013, 03:13 AM
Roger, get a hertz corvette that's what I do everytime I'm there
I've got luggage etc for a 2 week road trip, not one of your run of the mill business trips:relax:
Will check it out, thanks
Flash68
05-19-2013, 12:03 AM
Roger, nice you meeting today mate. :hello:
Now throw that 750 hp motor in that car of yours. :D
camcojb
05-19-2013, 07:49 AM
Roger, nice you meeting today mate. :hello:
Now throw that 750 hp motor in that car of yours. :D
SW was feeding me pics of you, Greg Weld, Rodger, etc. having fun. :king:
68LS1
05-19-2013, 08:32 AM
Roger, nice you meeting today mate. :hello:
Now throw that 750 hp motor in that car of yours. :D
Awesome meeting all you guys
I think if I lived here you'd be a worst influence
Flash68
05-19-2013, 08:33 AM
SW was feeding me pics of you, Greg Weld, Rodger, etc. having fun. :king:
Yeah minus the 100 degree temp and 100% humidity this is a bloody good time. :)
camcojb
05-19-2013, 09:09 AM
So which one is you Roger? :welcome3:
http://www.camcojb.com/temp/sw.jpg
http://www.camcojb.com/temp/sw1.jpg
http://www.camcojb.com/temp/sw2.jpg
ironworks
05-19-2013, 04:58 PM
Rodger is in the top pic and Roger is on the left in the bottom pic.
Good times this weekend.
68LS1
05-19-2013, 06:47 PM
Rodger is in the top pic and Roger is on the left in the bottom pic.
Good times this weekend.
Travel safe blokes, see you all in Australia
carbuff
05-19-2013, 06:54 PM
You as well! Enjoy your travels around the states. Good to meet you!
FETorino
05-19-2013, 11:51 PM
Yeah minus the 100 degree temp and 100% humidity this is a bloody good time. :)
x2 on this.
It was great to meet your Roger. Maybe we will throw back a few in CA before you leave the states.
68LS1
05-20-2013, 12:42 AM
It was great to meet your Roger. Maybe we will throw back a few in CA before you leave the states.
On my to do list :)
Roger - What were your impressions of the track layout? Compared to other tracks in the series did it make for good racing?
68LS1
05-20-2013, 10:10 AM
Roger - What were your impressions of the track layout? Compared to other tracks in the series did it make for good racing?
Track layout was very good, facility is amazing
Driver feedback was they enjoyed it more than the other purpose built Formula One tracks they race on
There didn't seem to be as much door banging as usual, not sure if this was related to width of track or the boys just behaving them selves
No doubt though I hope to get back here again for this
Track layout was very good, facility is amazing
Driver feedback was they enjoyed it more than the other purpose built Formula One tracks they race on
There didn't seem to be as much door banging as usual, not sure if this was related to width of track or the boys just behaving them selves
No doubt though I hope to get back here again for this
Good to hear, the track seems to accommodate bikes, open wheel, and sedans well and it's technically and physically demanding. Will Davison was knackered after his cool suit and drink systems failed.
I'd have to agree they were much more civil than expected. :D
My dream ride in one of those cars would be Bathurst...........promise I won't do a Darrel Waltrip and scream like a little baby. :lol:
Streetking
05-20-2013, 02:57 PM
Rodger came by today and decided he needed a new project car.. I told him with a small LS motor in it, it would smoke his Camaro..Look for it in the "project update" section..:action-smiley-027:
He is ready for Weld to sit next to him.
http://fototime.com/71445E1F4565B8A/xlarge.jpg
Was it the joystick or the white tires that set the hook? :D
Streetking
05-20-2013, 03:16 PM
Was it the joystick or the white tires that set the hook? :D
I think he's right handed....
GregWeld
05-20-2013, 06:37 PM
WTF!!! This must be the only thread on Lat G I haven't posted in!! (don't start guys!!) Sorry to have missed it Roger! Not sure how -- since I've known about this trip for months.... Had I seen it we would have made damn sure we all got together etc.
Was fun to meet you -- even though I was on the wrong side of the table "group" to chat...
When I went to Austin Speed Shop today the guys from the Ekols team were there -- what a hoot! They are so funny and we had a great time talking about the racing etc. Wished you were there as you'd have loved hanging with them. They hadn't seen the YouTube video with Darrell Waltrip riding in a V8 car... they were in hysterics when we showed it to them.
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GregWeld
05-20-2013, 06:40 PM
There didn't seem to be as much door banging as usual, not sure if this was related to width of track or the boys just behaving themselves
I posed this very question to the Ekols team -- they said the track was so wide they just didn't need to get that close as there was ample line in most turns for 2 cars....
I was hoping for a lot more action than what we got.
68LS1
05-20-2013, 07:29 PM
I think he's right handed....
Ambidextrous, I can change gears with either hand :)
After the short spin in the Cadillac, I'm thinking LSA :)
I think Greg and I would have the lowest CG :)
68LS1
05-20-2013, 07:31 PM
I posed this very question to the Ekols team -- they said the track was so wide they just didn't need to get that close as there was ample line in most turns for 2 cars....
I was hoping for a lot more action than what we got.
Hi Greg, thanks for posting vid, hilarious, but you need to see Bathurst to know how true it is. Thinking next Lat G catchup at Bathurst, I'll buy the beers
68LS1
05-20-2013, 07:43 PM
So which one is you Roger? :welcome3:
Thanks Jody, hope we get a chance to catch up one day, catching up with 7 other members confirmed why this is such a great forum
Got the private SW tour today:excited: :excited: :excited: :excited: :excited:
I was at the track when boys were checking out SW's toy box on the Saturday
Hi Greg, thanks for posting vid, hilarious, but you need to see Bathurst to know how true it is. Thinking next Lat G catchup at Bathurst, I'll buy the beers
VB or XXXX? Should only take a slab before the seppos turn to root rats and the joeys are running for cover. :lol:
68LS1
05-20-2013, 08:26 PM
VB or XXXX? Should only take a slab before the seppos turn to root rats and the joeys are running for cover. :lol:
You seem to know too much about my plan
How can this be?
You seem to know too much about my plan
How can this be?
A good friend used to live in Oz 6 months out of the year (drag racing season) for seven years and goes back for Christmas holiday every year. He also introduced me to a mate that lives in Shepparton who stayed at my place 10 years ago when traveling through and we stay in touch. I absolutely love your slang and attitude about life in general. :thumbsup:
68LS1
06-03-2013, 01:35 AM
Well got home on the weekend, still having trouble getting back to "normal" sleep pattern.
Had a ball while in USA. Great to meet a few guys from here.
I'll definitely be back to Austin for the V8s, great town, great people.
San Antonio was cool and New Orleans was down right awesome (glad I didn't act my age :))
Wrapped up trip, with visit to Detroit Speed, many thanks to Dan at DSE who spent a good couple of hours showing me around and got the chance to say hi to Kyle & Stacey.
Streetking
06-03-2013, 06:24 AM
Well got home on the weekend, still having trouble getting back to "normal" sleep pattern.
Had a ball while in USA. Great to meet a few guys from here.
I'll definitely be back to Austin for the V8s, great town, great people.
San Antonio was cool and New Orleans was down right awesome (glad I didn't act my age :))
Wrapped up trip, with visit to Detroit Speed, many thanks to Dan at DSE who spent a good couple of hours showing me around and got the chance to say hi to Kyle & Stacey.
I'm glad you made it home safe, enjoyed meeting you. Hope to see you soon!
SW
BTW, when do you want your car shipped?
http://fototime.com/71445E1F4565B8A/xlarge.jpg
Flash68
06-04-2013, 12:09 AM
^^ Roger, is this thing above faster than what you got back home? I might bet on it if it's been in SW's speed shop? :D
Cheers mate... hope we can share beers and laughs again sometime.
68LS1
06-04-2013, 01:49 AM
^^ Roger, is this thing above faster than what you got back home? I might bet on it if it's been in SW's speed shop? :D
Cheers mate... hope we can share beers and laughs again sometime.
As soon as SW gets some 44" Forgelines for it, we are good to go, already right hand drive :)
Got a deposit on a new daily, auto in red. http://www.hsv.com.au/Gen-F/see/GTS/
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Same engine as ZL1 Camaro
Mate, I look forward to our next beer, cheers
glassman
06-05-2013, 09:49 PM
A G8 with a ZL1 in it? that is bad a$$!! wish it was sold here, talk about an M5 killer....course here it would compete with the CTS-v and "that just couldnt stand".....
68LS1
06-05-2013, 11:25 PM
A G8 with a ZL1 in it? that is bad a$$!! wish it was sold here, talk about an M5 killer....course here it would compete with the CTS-v and "that just couldnt stand".....
You guys in US are getting the SS version, in Redline specification I believe, hence the lack of options.
http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/06/04/2014-chevrolet-ss-priced-at-44470/
US version has 6.2 litre LS3, Aust version has 6.0
More details here, http://www.holden.com.au/cars/commodore/sedan-range/ss-v-redline
glassman
06-06-2013, 10:08 PM
Thanx, looks like i should probably start reading my "Automobile" and Car and Driver mags.
Looks like i just might get me a new office car, hehehehe
68LS1
07-04-2013, 08:56 PM
^^ Roger, is this thing above faster than what you got back home? I might bet on it if it's been in SW's speed shop? :D
Cheers mate... hope we can share beers and laughs again sometime.
Here is the TV ad for the new daily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UC9qnjOUjss
Took a new Clubsport (similar but withoutSC driveline) for a test drive, really impressed with how refined it felt, but with good exhaust note.
Seats not as good as the CTS-V (damn you SW :)), hopefully GTS ones are.
Expected delivery late September.
cheers
Streetking
07-05-2013, 06:35 AM
That's a bad ass commercial, makes me want one! Looks like a sweet car. Can you get one in left hand drive?:D
Flash68
07-05-2013, 12:42 PM
Here is the TV ad for the new daily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UC9qnjOUjss
Took a new Clubsport (similar but withoutSC driveline) for a test drive, really impressed with how refined it felt, but with good exhaust note.
Seats not as good as the CTS-V (damn you SW :)), hopefully GTS ones are.
Expected delivery late September.
cheers
Dude. That is a killer commercial. Thing sounds MEAN. :bigun2:
Great spot! Roger September isn't too far away.......yet it is!
What's the hybrid/electric car market/demand like in Oz?
68LS1
07-05-2013, 09:03 PM
That's a bad ass commercial, makes me want one! Looks like a sweet car. Can you get one in left hand drive?:D
No LHD HSVs, but you can get the Chevy SS, put a blower on it, some suspension mods etc. Of course you can take mine for a spin when you come down here :thumbsup:
68LS1
07-05-2013, 09:17 PM
Great spot! Roger September isn't too far away.......yet it is!
What's the hybrid/electric car market/demand like in Oz?
September will probably turn in to early October, around Bathurst 1000 time. Will seem like forever.
Hybrid/Electric cars make up about 1% of new car sales here. I think that due to the longer distances we tend to drive here that they are disadvantaged, plus the higher buying price. I think some of the newer technology that increases range will make a difference. Also now they compete with a large range of very fuel efficient cars, the running costs are not as significant as previous.
From memory I think V8s were about 20% of all Commodore sales.
September will probably turn in to early October, around Bathurst 1000 time. Will seem like forever.
Hybrid/Electric cars make up about 1% of new car sales here. I think that due to the longer distances we tend to drive here that they are disadvantaged, plus the higher buying price. I think some of the newer technology that increases range will make a difference. Also now they compete with a large range of very fuel efficient cars, the running costs are not as significant as previous.
From memory I think V8s were about 20% of all Commodore sales.
Thanks - I didn't think the Aussie consumer would be as gullible as the American. :D
The hybrids have real possibility but currently the range/price shortcomings are a major handicap.
I assume you'll be at Bathurst!?
68LS1
08-07-2013, 03:22 AM
Have just been advised delivery date of September 16 for the GTS :D
Here are some pics of a red one I found today (not mine), mine will have the "Super-Flow Performance Spoiler" (really that is what they called it), http://www.hsv.com.au/Gen-F/see/GTS/
I think I will change yellow badging to same colour as rims?
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Streetking
08-07-2013, 06:10 AM
I love the look of that car. Only problem I see is, the steering wheel is on the wrong side.:lol:
Looks good! Maybe delete the badging altogether?
68LS1
08-07-2013, 04:39 PM
I love the look of that car. Only problem I see is, the steering wheel is on the wrong side.:lol:
Plenty of room for a baby seat though :)
68LS1
08-07-2013, 04:40 PM
Looks good! Maybe delete the badging altogether?
Thought about that also, the pictured one is missing badge from lower grille
Thought about that also, the pictured one is missing badge from lower grille
Removing the two on the trunk would really clean up the back. The one on the hood doesn't flow either. The yellow wheel centers and calipers let everyone know what it is don't they?
I striped all the badging off my Tundra pickup and don't miss it a bit! Besides they weren't paying me anything for advertising for them. :D
Flash68
08-07-2013, 05:11 PM
That thing looks good Roger... you must be counting the days....
68LS1
08-09-2013, 02:17 PM
That thing looks good Roger... you must be counting the days....
You bet, 37 sleeps to go. The salesman at the dealership must be sick of me, I keep popping in to see any new stock of the other HSV models.
But I'm a bit sad about the thought of my old one going, didn't realise how attached I am to it. Has been a brilliant thing for nearly 7 years. Drove a similar age BMW 5 series last weekend, IMO, my Clubsport is a much better thing.
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